Ticking sound from the engine
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When I was home on vacation and took the car cross country I noticed a ticking sound coming from the engine that goes up and down with the revs. Sound familiar to anyone? I had the car checked out before I started the trip, tune up/oil change and it was given a clean bill of health. They weren't looking for that specifically though.
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Describe the ticking: metallic? Which side of the engine? Sounds high in the Engine or Low? Does it happen when the engine is warm or cold? How often does it happen?
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It's consistent. Never ending unless I turn the stereo up. Maybe metallic and it sounds like it is coming from the center of the engine. High side.
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I too hear a ticking sound coming from my mustang. I can especially hear it from 1,500 to 2,000 rpms. I hear it most when I am driving the car in a parking lot at very slow speeds. Once I started driving fast I cannot hear the ticking. Interestingly, my cousin also has a mustang GT 01 and has the same noise, except mine is louder. I have 80k miles and have had that sound ever since the car was new. However, I noticed throughout the years that the sound has been getting louder. Does anyone know what this is from? I gave up on all of the sounds my stang makes. It's a ford what can I expect.
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My 03 Cobra has the same problem. I mostly hear it when I am sitting in the drive thru or if I am next to a wall were the sound bounces off and I can hear the motor. I have yet to switch over to synthetic oil, I wonder if that might help. :scratch:
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Head problem? The Mach engines have been known o Tick Tick Tick -- and it was a head problem.
Does the car seem sluggish or idle strangely, or anything like that?
Does the car seem sluggish or idle strangely, or anything like that?
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I have this very same problem. I've been told it can be rockers, cams not getting enough oil, exhaust leak, bad cats, and a ton of other things. I think mine might be bad cats because my car is starting to smell really bad when I drive it. I'm taking it to the shop this week to get it taken care of.
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Originally posted by mr-mstng@September 6, 2004, 2:08 PM
I think the problem with the Mach 1s was traced to an oil pressure issue.
I think the problem with the Mach 1s was traced to an oil pressure issue.
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Originally posted by mustangfun101@September 6, 2004, 10:42 AM
Not really sluggish. The idle can go up and down while at a light but nothing major. What up G Dawg? Where you been hiding?
Not really sluggish. The idle can go up and down while at a light but nothing major. What up G Dawg? Where you been hiding?
But anyway, it could be nothing at all. May be best to just watch it. Otherwise, a quick check by a mechanic may be your best bet.
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And the price of any repair might just be the determining factor if I should get a newer car or not like I discussed before.
Good to hear you are still around. Thanks for the info, first thing when I get back is a visit to the Ford service department.
Good to hear you are still around. Thanks for the info, first thing when I get back is a visit to the Ford service department.
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