engine has a ticking sound

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FORDAVE52
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it seems that the engine is making a ticking sound on cold mornings under light acceleration do you have any suggestions the engine is a 4.0 six cylinder 4x4
Nov 17, 2012 at 5:41 PM
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do you change the oil regularly?? it could be a lifter sticking from sludge build up

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Nov 17, 2012 at 5:46 PM
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every 5000
Nov 17, 2012 at 5:50 PM
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