Chirping/clicking noise when first driving

[TaxmanHog]

Just found this forum. I just purchased a 2025 Ford F150 XLT v.8, and while not electric like the lightening, I am experiencing the exact same issue. Noticed it right away, and the pathology is eerily identical. Upon start-up and first 5 to maybe 10 minutes of operation, the cricket sounding chirp coming from or around the digital driverside panel. I have had the truck for a couple weeks and only 200 miles on the odometer. I reached out through chat to the dealership yesterday and was assured someone from service would get back to me...still waiting. I have tried seeing if having the air/heat on or off or the recirculator on or off made any difference, and nothing has made any difference. The vehicle drives terrific and no other issues. Sound is annoying and honestly a bit disheartening considering the cost of these trucks. Hope someone has luck seeing a resolution, If I see or hear anything will likewise post an update here. Ugggggh....always something!!!

Welcome to the Lightning forum, enjoy the stay, though you may find more information for your ICE F150 at our sister forum https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/

Definitely share your experiences here if/when it's resolved.

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[cbacik2]

I have the same issue with my 2025 Raptor. I sit in my vehicle a lot for work (engine off) and it is very annoying. Really hoping there in a solution in the near future.

 

[Twilliams7]

Hey there. I have the same issue with a brand new 2025 F150 xlt. Just wondering if anyone had any leads on what could be causing it!

thanks

 

[djaycemaster]

Same exact issue with my 2025 tremor. Didn’t think it was like this when I bought it in May 2025.

 

[jetfixr1]

Wow, this seems to be a thing with 2025s. This would drive me nuts. I have very sensitive hearing myself. I can hear the blue cruise driver monitoring camera frequency even when driving down the road

Its in the 15-25 kHz range and its just ever so annoying.

 

[RLXXI]

Wow, this seems to be a thing with 2025s. This would drive me nuts. I have very sensitive hearing myself. I can hear the blue cruise driver monitoring camera frequency even when driving down the road

Its in the 15-25 kHz range and its just ever so annoying.

Not sure what it is but it's definitely not a thing with 2025 models as I have one and it doesn't make any unusual noises that I've noticed. (Knock on wood)

 

[DEN2MM]

2025 late model Flash with the chrip. Happens when fully powered off but in proximity to the truck. Also only for the first few minutes of driving. I am not getting any OTA updates, truck is as it was when I bought it. I am planning to check in with the dealer in December to resolve OTA issues and speak to them about the chirp. Side note, do those of you with the issue have aftermarket/dealer installed alarms? Mine has the KARR system installed.

 

[Veep1701]

2025 late model Flash with the chrip. Happens when fully powered off but in proximity to the truck. Also only for the first few minutes of driving. I am not getting any OTA updates, truck is as it was when I bought it. I am planning to check in with the dealer in December to resolve OTA issues and speak to them about the chirp. Side note, do those of you with the issue have aftermarket/dealer installed alarms? Mine has the KARR system installed.

No aftermarket installations. I have had 2 software updates so far with my 2025 STX and was hoping that may rid of Jiminy Cricket under the dash but not the case

 

[peetos]

My chirping gets noticeably worse every week.

 

[peetos]

I have an appointment Friday December 19th (my birthday) with ford to figure out this problem. It would be a great birthday present to figure this out.

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