Chirping/clicking noise when first driving

[Tank]

Was wondering if anyone has ever heard this chirping/clicking noise before. The noise happens multiple times in the video and only makes the sound when I let the truck sit for longer then 10 min and last about the first minute of driving but I have also heard it while just sitting in the truck with it not on. Just wanted to see if anyone has ever experienced a similar noise.

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[TaxmanHog]

Cricket in the backseat?

 

[Adventureboy]

I didn't hear much in the video, but I'm certain it can be solved with a good soundtrack. .

Seriously, though, it could be the climate system moving diverters around to balance the cabin temperature.

One thing that is notable - the Lightning is a VERY QUIET truck and sounds like this exists louder and in greater quantity in most vehicles. In the quiet of the Lightning cabin, they become audible.

 

[kf59]

Mouse or bird in the cabin filter area? I recently had the filter replaced and they found a nest. Service agent said if the AC is on recirculate the critters can get in there.

 

[Tank]

I appreciate the mild humor but it happens every single time I get in my truck and it is brand new 2025 just hit 1k miles. Just wanted to see if that sound was normal but based off the comments doesn’t seem like it is guess I will have to unfortunately take it in to be looked at.

 

[kf59]

I appreciate the mild humor but it happens every single time I get in my truck and it is brand new 2025 just hit 1k miles. Just wanted to see if that sound was normal but based off the comments doesn’t seem like it is guess I will have to unfortunately take it in to be looked at.

I wasn’t really trying for humor. When I did something chirping in the recording it did not sound mechanical. You mentioned that you hear it when the truck on and when it is off which sounds like it could be an animal and I have first hand experience with them getting in there. I would pull out the cabin filter (under the glove box) and check.

 

[Tank]

I was referring to taxmanhogs messing but I will definitely give that a try and message back if i see anything in there.

 

[Aramis76]

Hi, I created an account to chime in.
I just bought a 2025 F150 non-lightening and i'm hearing the very same noise.

It only happens for the first few minutes of the truck being turned on, then it goes away.

It sounds like a cricket, or possibly a computer mouse double-click.

The sound is identical to your video. So since we have different trucks for the mechanical part, i'd have to believe it's something of a behavior in something common like possibly the climate control (blend door, or some actuator maybe?).

Hopefully someone comes up with an explanation. I'm not leaning towards something abnormal, but i'd like to know what it is.

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