Engine knocking when giving throttle in park

133,000 MILES • 3.5L • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FORDTRUCKS1216
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my expedition has a knocking noise when I give it gas in park but quiet at idle also I pulled the valve covers and ford only replaced 3 of 4 cam phasers and there is metal in my VVT solenoid screens on Both banks and in the oil puddled up under the valve cover there was a couple flakes of metal all the metal was magnetic I'm not sure what could cause magnetic metal in my oil here's a video of the sound skip to about 30 seconds to hear the noise also has no DTC's
Jul 28, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Thanks for the video, yep that noise is not good, I would put your hand on the HPFP to see if this is where the noise is coming from and if so remove the pump to check the camshaft lobe which are known to wear down which will cause the noise can cause low engine power. Can I ask if there are any codes? Why didn't ford replace the last cam phaser, that seems strange. I assume they replaced the timing chain and tensioners correct? Please let me know
Jul 29, 2026 at 7:37 AM
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FORDTRUCKS1216
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it was warranty work so they just did 3 phasers and seals no chains guides or tensioners the noise isn't the HPFP I listened with a mechanics stethoscope the noise sounds like its on the bank 2 front of the valve cover could the metal be from the phasers what could cause that its all magnetic metal shavings thanks for your help
there were no codes for anything other than EVAP system fault
Jul 29, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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Yep, you sound correct, the problem will be in the timing chain or remaining camshaft phaser, did the dealer do the work? If so, back you go and tell them what happened, they do this kind of stuff all the time, jump over a dollar to save a dime.
Jul 30, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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FORDTRUCKS1216
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the dealer did the work but I just bought the vehicle from a guy that said it needed a engine he had the work done and soon after the noise showed up so he took it back and they told him it needed a engine but after looking it over I think its timing related but ive never seen timing shed metal but it does sound like timing this is my first EcoBoost so I don't know what they are like thank you for the help
Jul 30, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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Yep, no problem, the first thing I would do is remove the timing chain cover for an inspection. Then upload a short video or images showing the timing chain assembly so I can see it and help you fix it together. First double check that the noise is being generated from the timing cover.
Jul 31, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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JUSTIN WEPARTY
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Is it a knock or tapping? I ask because I thought the same. Took the cover off and found the tensioner malfunctioning which lead to chain slack and that broke the guide and the chain was shaving down the inside of the cover.
Oct 14, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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Yep, great addition to the thread, this happens all the time.
Oct 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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FORDTRUCKS1216
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it sounds like a knock what do you think from the video? I can pull the cover and check, tell me what you think from the video (here's the video again)
Oct 15, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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Hmm, It can be carbon build up on top of the piston, this is a common problem, how many miles are on it? It also sounds like one of the pistons is might be broken, rod bearing issue or a sized wrist pin. Can you tell if the noise is common from the bottom of the engine or top?
Oct 15, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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JUSTIN WEPARTY
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I'd say it sounds like the bearings in one of your pulleys are bad making it hard to hear anything else. However, it sounds like it may just be misfiring. They were having issues with plugs breaking off. After the truck is warm I'd check the plugs and feel for excessive heat on one or more of them.
Oct 15, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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FORDTRUCKS1216
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I cannot tell if its bottom or top end noise but there is some aluminum glitter in the filter, truck has 133,000 miles and not a misfire and sorry about the belt chirps and has magnetic metal in vvt solenoids so no clue I will boroscope it and check pistons
Oct 15, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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Yep, good call, you can remove the serpentine belt and then start the engine to eliminate the front pulleys. Let me know what you find please.
Oct 18, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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