Proper diagnosis will determine the exact cause of your symptom, saving you money on unnecessary repairs. The diagnostic experts at RepairPal Certified shops have the right tools and experience to solve any symptom.
Proper diagnosis will determine the exact cause of your symptom, saving you money on unnecessary repairs. The diagnostic experts at RepairPal Certified shops have the right tools and experience to solve any symptom.
The most common reasons a 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty engine is making a knocking sound are low oil level or oil pressure, dirty or old oil, or worn internal engine components.
Proper diagnosis will determine the exact cause of your symptom, saving you money on unnecessary repairs. The diagnostic experts at RepairPal Certified shops have the right tools and experience to solve any symptom.
RepairPal Certified shops can diagnose and repair your 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty engine and performance issues. They provide transparent pricing with a minimum 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty on repairs and services.
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TSB For Possible Ejection of Spark Plug From Cylinder Head
The Ford F-350 Super Duty has known issues with the V8 engine ejecting spark plugs. This will make a tapping or knocking noise, plus the engine will begin to misfire at all speeds. The check engine light will also illuminate.
The threads on the cylinder head are too short and soft, allowing pressure from combustion to overwhelm and destroy the threads.
When the spark plug ejects, the cylinder head becomes damaged, necessitating repair of the spark plug port threads, or replacement of the cylinder head and cylinder head gasket.
Ford has recommended a method of repair for the cylinder head that prevents the spark plug from ejecting under future use. Replacement of all spark plugs is not necessary, but an updated spark plug design can help prevent this from happening in the future.
There is a technical service bulletin for the V8 engine.