Misfire/tick

2007 FORD F-150
137,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NASER NASER
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Taking a chance on this truck with 5.4 tomorrow, there is an announcement of engine issue, has a misfire code and I hear a tick, not loud but it's there.. is this infamous for these motors?
Jul 19, 2020 at 12:29 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Yes, it could be a bad camshaft or a bad valve.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises

Not a good idea to buy a money pit with the motor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

Roy
Jul 19, 2020 at 12:36 PM