2004 Ford F 150. Truck is running really rough and oil pressure bottomed out

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I was driving on the interstate and my oil pressure bottomed out. It went from good to nothing. I turned around and headed for home. Truck was making a clicking/tapping noise. Drove about 10 miles to get home. It died right be for I got to my house. When I started it the next day it was making a loud clicking/tapping noise. I have not tried to drive it because of the loud noises it is making. I did take a few videos if you would like to look at them or at least listen to the noises. I checked my oil and it has plenty of oil. My last oil change Walmart did ays there is a small oil leak somewhere. I am having trouble finidng that.

How long has your 2004 Ford F-150 had this problem?

a month

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May 29, 2025

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DaveJMon May 30, 2025

Hello, Dave here, contributing to RepairPal and providing expert advice since 2010. I'm sorry to say that it sounds like catastrophic engine failure. If you had loss of oil pressure, it would have been best to shut the vehicle off and tow it instead of driving further. It is possible the damage could have been avoided, but on the other hand, it's possible the damage was already done anyway. It's hard to say what caused the concern. An oil leak does not feel like a cause. I would check the integrity of the oil filter utilized - poor quality filters can lead to oil starvation in some cases. Get some help at a shop near you -- https://repairpal.com/auto-repair-near-me Click the link or call us at 877-913-1554. We'll gladly find you a certified RepairPal shop in your area.

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