2000 Ford Expedition 5.4, 182K miles. Not a daily driver for me so I'm not used to any sounds coming from this vehicle. Wife says she doesn't hear anything differently. Anyways, we drove to my in laws(who live two houses down from us) and I noticed a faint ticking sound. When we got back home, I checked the oil and there was none on the dipstick. I started to freak out but let it sit for 30 minutes, came out and checked it and it was a little below the MIN mark so it was low on oil. I put half a quart let it run for a minute, checked it and level was fine. Tick went away and I checked the oil level two more times later on that day and all was good. Not scheduled for an oil change for 10 more days.
Started up this morning and noticed a light tapping sound that sounded like it was coming from underneath engine area. I went inside for a minute or two and the sound went away. Revved up the engine and didn't hear a peep. Took it for a quick spin and didn't hear anything. No CEL light and oil light fine. Other than that light tapping noise at cold startup, that engine still purrs like a kitten. I've went on YouTube to see if anyone has that same sound but they all sound like diesel trucks and a loud clatter which mine definitely does not.
Again, not a daily driver for me but maybe I'm just being a little too paranoid. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Started up this morning and noticed a light tapping sound that sounded like it was coming from underneath engine area. I went inside for a minute or two and the sound went away. Revved up the engine and didn't hear a peep. Took it for a quick spin and didn't hear anything. No CEL light and oil light fine. Other than that light tapping noise at cold startup, that engine still purrs like a kitten. I've went on YouTube to see if anyone has that same sound but they all sound like diesel trucks and a loud clatter which mine definitely does not.
Again, not a daily driver for me but maybe I'm just being a little too paranoid. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.