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2004 Ford F-150 Grinding noise on cold start

Tiny
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2004 Ford F150 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 100000 miles

Our truck just started making this grinding sound on cold startup. It sounds like a blender with rocks basically. The sound last maybe 10 seconds and then goes away. We did notice the 4 wheel drive making an odd sound at times and having trouble switching over this past winter, but other than that, we have not had any issues with this truck really.
Any thoughts as to what this could be?
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Thursday, June 19th, 2008 AT 12:42 PM

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Tiny
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Do you know what engine you have? I know some had a concern with timing chain tensioners going bad causing a engine noise.
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Thursday, June 19th, 2008 AT 4:05 PM
Tiny
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5.4L 3 valve triton

I just looked under the hood and read what is on the engine itself. Does that help? :)
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Thursday, June 19th, 2008 AT 4:09 PM
Tiny
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Yes that helps, ill see what I can come up with
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Thursday, June 19th, 2008 AT 4:13 PM
Tiny
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Sounds like a possible timing chain tensioner of a possible lifter bleeding down.
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Friday, June 20th, 2008 AT 2:47 PM
Tiny
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I am having the same Problem. If it is a Lifter Bleeding, Do you know what something like that should cost to repair?
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Monday, June 30th, 2008 AT 4:09 PM
Tiny
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Not sure off had. Call your local dealer make sure there isnt a recall
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Monday, June 30th, 2008 AT 4:15 PM

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