Engine Sound

[fordyken]

when I first start my truck and then for about maybe 50 yards of travel I have what sounds like heavy fan noise then it stops and the engine is very quiet. Anyone else experience this?

yep, its the funky fan clutch

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[Simplemann14]

Note it will be louder on Non-Lariat trucks because the engine cover muffles some of the noise. Same on my Focus when I took the cover off for some maintenance, I thought I had a rod knock

So what is the actual problem?

 

[Simplemann14]

yep, its the funky fan clutch

Yep I have that fan sound every time. At least it stops !

 

[Simplemann14]

I hear that Lariat engine cover is available through the parts department for about $53. I plan to get on for my XLT

That’s still not correcting the problem.

 

[Simplemann14]

So what is the actual problem?

Ford should be on this to correct it.

 

[Simplemann14]

I'm curious what my engine is "supposed" to sound like. When I am driving around town, taking it easy on the throttle without the radio on, I can hear two distinct sounds from the engine compartment. I hear the low, throaty sound of the engine and I hear a clicking sound. The clicking speeds up and slows down with RPM and even goes away sometimes (not just when I let off the gas). The interior is very quiet so both sounds get muted a bit but the clicking sound stands out and drives me batty. What do you guys hear when you are driving?

I have the same problem. Warm or cold. Was told it was the DI injector.

 

[Gephro]

I recorded this audio from under the hood. Is this the DI click? Is this considered atypically loud? Nothing to see on the video.



@EcoRanger

I would go to a car yard and listen to others to compare. I for one would hate to hear this racket. My 3.2 diesel started clicking under load before it spun a main but it was from the base of the motor.
In my case I knew something wasn't right but most people probably wouldn't have noticed it and kept driving.
I have a video of it but not sure how to post here.
New motor getting fitted.

 

[Glocker]

When people ask me what I think of my Ranger, I tell them the only thing I don't like about it is the engine sound. It's very buzzy and sounds like an older Japanese econo-box 4 banger. But it's quick!

 

[t4thfavor]

So what is the actual problem?

There is no problem, direct injection is just noisy. Part of it is the pump, part of it is the injectors themselves. It’s inherent to the fuel system.

 

[Glocker]

I actually used the engine noise as an excuse to escape from the dealership after my first test drive in a Ranger. When the numbers they showed me looked too ridiculous I told them the engine was too buzzy, I didn't like truck, and I was probably going to buy a Chevy Colorado.

I felt dirty with that lie but they left me alone! LOL

 

[11 r150]

Just remember guys, there,s about a gazillion things going on under the hood all the time. I worked on Fords for over 20 yrs. Believe me, whenever a customer bought something new that different technology than they were used to, it took a while for them to understand it. the 4.9 inline 6 was fuel injected i believe in 1987. you could hear the injectors ticking away. Couldn't believe how many valve train noise complaints we had. Once people realized it was normal, the complaints went away.

 

[rang19ca]

I'm a retired Diesel and auto mechanic. I do not here anything that is unusual on this engine. I've heard knocking and ticking and wooshing on many different vehicles but not here. You should hear the fan noise on a Cummins powered Freightliner. Now that's LOUD.

 

[Simplemann14]

Cover or not, the engine is loud on start off.

Right on there, no noise should be overlooked.

 

[Simplemann14]

I'm a retired Diesel and auto mechanic. I do not here anything that is unusual on this engine. I've heard knocking and ticking and wooshing on many different vehicles but not here. You should hear the fan noise on a Cummins powered Freightliner. Now that's LOUD.

Yes but that’s a totally different vehicle.

 

[Simplemann14]

Just remember guys, there,s about a gazillion things going on under the hood all the time. I worked on Fords for over 20 yrs. Believe me, whenever a customer bought something new that different technology than they were used to, it took a while for them to understand it. the 4.9 inline 6 was fuel injected i believe in 1987. you could hear the injectors ticking away. Couldn't believe how many valve train noise complaints we had. Once people realized it was normal, the complaints went away.

Just remember guys, there,s about a gazillion things going on under the hood all the time. I worked on Fords for over 20 yrs. Believe me, whenever a customer bought something new that different technology than they were used to, it took a while for them to understand it. the 4.9 inline 6 was fuel injected i believe in 1987. you could hear the injectors ticking away. Couldn't believe how many valve train noise complaints we had. Once people realized it was normal, the complaints went away.

And I bet them people got rid of the vehicles as soon as they could. For 30 grand it shouldn’t be making that noise

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