2004 Ford F150 Ticking noise

2004 FORD F-150
66,176 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ARANCHA
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I am getting ready to buy an used F-150. The car looks to be in a very good condition, the ineterior is perfect, and it drives really good. The only problem is that when you drive it you can hear a tic-tic noise. I don't know any mechanics that I trust so I can bring it before I buy it. Is that something to be worried about?
Sep 8, 2008 at 5:17 PM
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BLACKOP555
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ticking noise? sounds like an exhaust leak or a issue with the pulleys.

take a piece of fuel line and hold it around the exhaust manifold and pipings, do you hear ticking?
Sep 8, 2008 at 6:51 PM
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