Poll: Does your car have a "tick"?

[jweems10]

i have seen people on a few different forums complain of this issue. mine ticks when the engine is warmed up and happens between 800-2000 rpm and has since new although i didnt notice it right away. it is a lot worse with the a/c on. just wanted to get a feel for how many people are having this issue and how many have taken the car to the dealer to have it checked out. also, if you have a vid or sound clip please post it.

does your car have a tick when warmed up between 800-2000 rpm(worse with a/c on)?
what is your build date?
have you taken it in for service because of the tick(if so what was your experience)?

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[stang1971]

mine does... doesnt bother me tho

 

[z28th1s]

I haven't noticed any 'ticking' coming from my car.

1,100 miles
Build date: 5/10

 

[redrocket2011]

me either...so far i'm good with the clutch as well.

 

[cobra916]

could it be header leak?? since you guys have headers now??

 

[cidsamuth]

Yes, as posted previously. Build date of 5/16/10.

 

[jweems10]

it doesnt really sound like an exhaust leak...more of like a lifter tick but seems to be coming from the bottom/back of the motor. it does get worse with increasing rpm(up to around 2000 rpm) but is still intermittent. it will tick for a while...go away for a few secs...then come back. also, i wonder why it would be worse with the a/c on? def a weird noise to diagnose. i wish ford would just come clean with what part is causing the tick if they know.

build date 06/10
1300 miles on the odometer but has been doing it pretty much since new

 

[SVT_4_me]

i haven't noticed anything from my car, but i still have under 200 miles (built 8/10). i will pay close attention the next time i drive it and pull back in my garage. i will report back...

 

[Tispho]

Yes my car has a tick, its better than our 4runner 1grfe though which also has ticking problems too.

Must be the vct/vvt design.

 

[cobra mike]

slight tick, you only hear it when your beside a wall, dosent bother me the old 97 did it worse

 

[Tifosi2003GT]

You may be hearing the fuel injectors ticking as they fire...

 

[jweems10]

this is louder than injectors and maybe more of a clanking than a quiet tick...so loud when people hear it they are like wtf :dw:

 

[steedafever]

All okay here with 2k miles.

 

[Sir Nate 3000]

my 04 mach1 had a ticking problem that was diagnosed as being a bad lifter/follower. they replaced the left head and was fine. But this is a completely different valvetrain design, which is made to handle higher rpms and is more durable. Do you have a auto or manual? if its a manual it could be a clutch issue.

 

[Stangman@SM]

I only have 300 miles, but if I am in a drive thru next to a wall, I have heard a slight tick at idle. But it could be lifters or like someone said, injectors.

It is very slight.

 

[jweems10]

i hear the injector noise as well...this is not what i am talking about. this tick is very loud and people notice it and only happens after driving the car for 15-20 mins.

 

[jweems10]

i have a manual...doesnt matter if the clutch is engaged or not...although the a/c on makes it like 75% louder

 

[cidsamuth]

jweems,

BTW, I believe the A/C connection is less to do with the A/C and more to do with the load the A/C puts on the engine.

 

[G2Mach1]

Take it back to the dealer while still under warranty.

 

[Sir Nate 3000]

take it back to the dealer while still under warranty.

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