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Why is my 2006 Ford F-150 making a ticking noise?

Help! I just bought a used Ford F-150 and it worked perfectly fine at first. But now it’s starting to make a ticking noise. Why is my 2006 Ford F-150 ticking?

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Mariza Morin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sorry to hear you’re already having issues with your pickup truck! A 2006 Ford F-150 could be making a ticking noise for a few reasons.
According to RepairPal, the most common potential causes for ticking noises in the mighty Ford F-150 include:
  • Exhaust leakage
  • Ignition system failure
  • Low oil pressure
If none of these causes appear to be the problem—or if they do but you don’t know how to fix them—you’ll have to take your F-150 to a mechanic to get it fixed up. While repair costs are never cheap, rest assured that you can always find low
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