Can someone help me with my motor noise

Asked by Guru94B597 Sep 12, 2020 at 07:22 AM about the 1988 Ford F-150 S Standard Cab 4WD SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1988 ford f150 4x4 with a 5.0 motor just recently I
started hearing a noise in the top front passenger side of
the motor it sounds like grinding and rattling theres no
smoke no loss of power but cant find where its coming
from all pullys and water pump everything is working  any
idea what it could be

2 Answers
160,095

Bob answered 4 years ago

Take the belt(s) off and briefly start the engine. If the noise is still there it is a problem with the engine, if the noise is gone it is something the belt drives.

Mark helpful
40,405

beatupchevy answered 4 years ago

you may notice one of the pulleys has a wobble , that may be the problem

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1988 Ford F-150

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Ford F-150 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    42,860
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    16,080
  • #3
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    16,050
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used GMC Sierra 1500
2,505 Great Deals out of 67,500 listings starting at $2,835
Used Ford F-250
150 listings starting at $4,999
Used Ford Mustang
1,021 Great Deals out of 23,144 listings starting at $900
Used Ford Ranger
706 Great Deals out of 16,707 listings starting at $2,150

Used Cars for Sale

2025 Ford F-150 For Sale
20 Great Deals out of 79,229 listings starting at $31,527
2024 Ford F-150 For Sale
479 Great Deals out of 23,824 listings starting at $29,999
2023 Ford F-150 For Sale
1,100 Great Deals out of 10,879 listings starting at $9,480
2022 Ford F-150 For Sale
797 Great Deals out of 8,422 listings starting at $10,500
2021 Ford F-150 For Sale
655 Great Deals out of 6,631 listings starting at $9,000

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.