2006 Ford F150 ticking noise at 60mph

2006 FORD F-150
73,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NMULVIN
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my wife has been driving my truck while i waas deployed. recently the check engine light has come on and we have noticed a ticking noise in the engine. the tick only occurs after 60 mph. i am getting the engine scanned today but wondering if you had any ideas on the tick
Aug 11, 2010 at 10:01 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked the oil and oil pressure?
Aug 11, 2010 at 10:05 PM
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NMULVIN
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the oil pressure seems right and the oil has been changed on a regular 3000 mile basis. still have around 1500 miles before next due.
Aug 12, 2010 at 2:58 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you had the computer scanned? Most parts stores will do it for free. Have that done and let me know what you find.

Joe
Aug 12, 2010 at 4:12 PM
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