2003 Ford Taurus cold start ticking noise

2003 FORD TAURUS
72,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LUYANGQING
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My Ford Taurus SE 2003 makes ticking noise in the first 10-15min after cold starting. The ticking rythem increase as the engine rpm goes high. Dispear after 10-15min driving.
Jan 2, 2010 at 10:40 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Lifters problem
should have it checked
Jan 3, 2010 at 6:49 AM
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