They knew what it was without me talking about it. I'm all for regular services and have no issue with that but 2800.00 to pull the engine to replace inferior parts ! If initial pre-checks have been completed and the noise sounds like it is coming from the front of the engine, replace the VCT Phaser Kit. They wanted $4K to tear down and put in new tensioner with no guarantee. I have a 98 ford explorer, 4x4, 4.0 L. It rattles on a cold start up. It indicates that there is a misfire at the startup of the vehicle, and that it happens within … Some 2004 F-150 and 2005 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, F-Super Duty, and Mustang vehicles may have a rattle on startup that lasts 1 to 3 seconds. Text me for ADJUSTBLE one..thanks {{admin - email address removed for our protection and yours}} Save Share. Thankfully, Ford has already come up with a permanent fix for the situation. When the engine is started after sitting overnight, the oil pressure takes 3-5 seconds to come up to “normal”. Once the oil is flowing (like 1-2 seconds) the rattling noises go away. Ford Explorer ST Technical Forums; Maintenance, Warranty Issues & Trouble; Interior creaks and rattles. Today at 10:46 AM #1. ... don't know - ask the ford tech on next service and see what they say. 3" bolt that can be tightened till the rattles are all gone! Nice design ford! $6K for remanufactured engine with minimal guarantee. Rattle upon startup that almost goes away after oil pressure comes up.was told about the timing cassette guides ! The engine “rattles” until the oil pressure comes up to normal. What are common reasons my Ford Explorer engine rattles? Noticed Rattle on startup at 148,000 2002 Ford Edge V6 4.0L. In much older vehicles they would have the manifold heat riser valves that would rattle on start up but I'm sure they are obsolete a long time ago. This then causes the rattle and noises you may have been hearing coming from the engine bay. Start Up Rattle. (It comes up instantly, not slowly.) 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