Anyone else notice a ticking from the left side of the engine? I have noticed this on my 3.0 ltr and after doing some research came up with this TSB issued by Ford Engineering.
TSB
06-8-11 CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY WITH EXHAUST CAMSHAFT DRIVEN WATER PUMPS
Publication Date: April 14, 2006
FORD: 2005-2006 Five Hundred, Freestyle, Montego
2006 Fusion, Milan, Escape, Mariner
LINCOLN: 2006 Zephyr
ISSUE:
Some 2005-2006 Five Hundred, Freestyle, Montego and 2006 Fusion, Milan, Zephyr, and 2006 Escape and Mariner vehicles built 1/17/2006 and later equipped with the 3.0L 4V Duratec engine with exhaust camshaft driven water pumps may exhibit a ticking noise from the left bank cylinder head with the engine at normal operating temperature.
ACTION:
SERVICE PROCEDURE
To diagnose, with the engine running and warm (normal operation temperature), using a mechanic's stethoscope determine if ticking noise is coming from the left hand exhaust camshaft at cylinder number 6 (Figure 1). If ticking noise can be verified, refer to the following Service Procedure.
Figure 1 - Article 06-8-11
Remove the left hand camshaft cover. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01 of the appropriate manual.
Rotate the engine clock wise until the cylinder number 6 exhaust cam lobes are pointing up and the valves are fully closed.
Remove all left hand exhaust cam caps individually and reinstall them finger tight.
Torque bolts in sequence shown in Figure 2, to 72 lb-in (8 N-m) excluding cam cap number 4L camshaft cap.
Figure 2 - Article 06-8-11
Using a screw driver positioned on each side of the top of cam cap number 4L (Figure 3) apply hand pressure and shift cam cap number 4L toward the exhaust side of the cylinder head.
Figure 3 - Article 06-8-11
While holding cam cap number 4L in the shifted position, torque the fasteners number 9 (inboard) first, to 72 lb-in (8 N-m) then torque fastener number 10 (Figure 3).
Install the left hand camshaft cover. Refer to appropriate WSM, Section 303-01.
Fully warm the engine to verify the repair.
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
060811A 2006 Escape/Mariner 3.0L DOHC: Remove The Exhaust Camshaft Caps And Reinstall Following The Service Procedure. Includes Time To Verify Concern, Remove And Install Camshaft Cover, And verify Repair (Do Not Use With 6250AL, 6584AL) 1.4 Hrs.
060811A 2006 Fusion/Milan/Zephyr 3.0L DOHC: Remove The Exhaust Camshaft Caps And Reinstall Following The Service Procedure. Includes Time To Verify Concern, Remove And Install Camshaft Cover, And verify Repair (Do Not Use With 6250AL, 6584AL) 1.2 Hrs.
060811A 2005-2006 Five Hundred/Freestyle/Montego 3.0L DOHC: Remove The Exhaust Camshaft Caps And Reinstall Following The Service Procedure. Includes Time To Verify Concern, Remove And Install Camshaft Cover, And verify Repair (Do Not Use With 6250AL, 6584AL)
