South Ogden auto repair

Why is my F150 engine making noise? The three most common noises on F150 engines are exhaust leaks, timing chain component noise, or turbo noise.   1. Exhaust leaks can be tricky and make a noise that sounds like a major engine problem. It is very common to have the exhaust manifold gaskets fail, causing exhaust to escape between the cylinder head and the exhaust manifold.  Due to the pressure and the location of these leaks, it will make a knocking or a ticking sound that many people would identify as an engine noise.  Exhaust manifolds are constantly expanding and contracting due to the extreme temperatures they are subjected to.  Eventually, the bolt/studs securing the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head stretch or break. This allows the exhaust manifold to distort a little and cause the gasket to fail.  It is a very common repair to replace a leaking exhaust manifold gasket with a complete kit. The kit comes with a new ... read more