Is this tick sound normal when the car is warm?
9/20/11, 06:41 PM
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Is this tick sound normal when the car is warm?
After driving for about 30 minutes, when I get out of the car I can hear a low tick noise maybe one between 4 seconds coming from the engine compartment. When I turn off the car and wait 10 minutes, then restart it the noise is gone. It might just be the car cooling itself off from driving. Chances are it's normal but I wanted to check if anyone here hears it after driving for about 30 minutes.
9/20/11, 10:00 PM
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9/21/11, 12:31 AM
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Has anyone tried the oil additive that the people in the YouTube comments were talking about? I have this tick and my dealer blamed my tune... I dyno tuned it (not necessarily for that reason 
) and I still have the tick... Drives me insane. I've heard it could be injectors or 50w oil when the coyote is designed for 20w although I haven't fact checked any of this... Supposedly this additive is doing the job though, even though it's prob just masking the problem. Might try it out...
) and I still have the tick... Drives me insane. I've heard it could be injectors or 50w oil when the coyote is designed for 20w although I haven't fact checked any of this... Supposedly this additive is doing the job though, even though it's prob just masking the problem. Might try it out...
9/21/11, 12:49 AM
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I also read that switching to a full synthetic oil like castrol 5w20 helps. If it really is normal then fine I'll deal with the noise but if it leads to me getting stranded then it's a problem. Should I take it in to the dealer for this problem? what was the solution when other people took it in?
9/21/11, 08:03 AM
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I recommend you bring your vehicle back to your Ford dealer for diagnosis. If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to message me so I can reopen your case.
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9/21/11, 08:16 AM
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I took my car in for transmission issue and had them look at the same engine tick and was told it is normal as it is the injectors that are driven by electrical solenoids and the sound you hear is the solenoids. Nothing you can do about it but enjoy the sound of an engine that sounds like it has 100k miles on it
9/21/11, 09:20 AM
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First of all, I do not have that tick...
If it is injectors, every 5.0 engine should have the same tick or get the injectors replaced so it is quiet.
If it is internal in the engine, a tech should be able to pin point the source with their many listening devices. Getting it to that point could be a problem. Different oil may mask the noise and it should not take different oil to get rid of it.
When you take it in, start every 5.0 on the lot and see if any tick.....
If it is injectors, every 5.0 engine should have the same tick or get the injectors replaced so it is quiet.
If it is internal in the engine, a tech should be able to pin point the source with their many listening devices. Getting it to that point could be a problem. Different oil may mask the noise and it should not take different oil to get rid of it.
When you take it in, start every 5.0 on the lot and see if any tick.....
9/21/11, 11:56 AM
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I took my car in for transmission issue and had them look at the same engine tick and was told it is normal as it is the injectors that are driven by electrical solenoids and the sound you hear is the solenoids. Nothing you can do about it but enjoy the sound of an engine that sounds like it has 100k miles on it
9/21/11, 11:56 AM
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First of all, I do not have that tick...
If it is injectors, every 5.0 engine should have the same tick or get the injectors replaced so it is quiet.
If it is internal in the engine, a tech should be able to pin point the source with their many listening devices. Getting it to that point could be a problem. Different oil may mask the noise and it should not take different oil to get rid of it.
When you take it in, start every 5.0 on the lot and see if any tick.....
If it is injectors, every 5.0 engine should have the same tick or get the injectors replaced so it is quiet.
If it is internal in the engine, a tech should be able to pin point the source with their many listening devices. Getting it to that point could be a problem. Different oil may mask the noise and it should not take different oil to get rid of it.
When you take it in, start every 5.0 on the lot and see if any tick.....
9/21/11, 02:36 PM
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A SLIGHT ticking noise is normal for an engine equipped with hydraulic lifters (or so I've heard).
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9/21/11, 02:41 PM
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Nope. And don't let anyone tell you different. You shouldn't be able to hear lifters. And a slight tapping is not even acceptable. Get it repaired before something fails after you are out of warranty.
9/21/11, 11:33 PM
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=. And a slight tapping is not even acceptable.
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9/22/11, 12:23 AM
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^this^ I may be told it's nothing when I'm at the dealer but if I can't figure something out... this is definitely my last Ford (stereotypical forum threat). I'll get a vette and move on (not THAT attached) The ticking drives me insane!!! It's one thing when my car-nut buddies mention it. It's another when I bring a girl in my car and she hears it over the loudest exhaust Borla makes. I'm 23 years old and I worked my *** off for this ****in car. I'm sick of dealers telling me a load of BS, keeping my car for 4 days, and then returning it to me ticking away like I'm trying to light a grill and cook burgers for the service department... The only ACTUAL help I get, is here on these forums. Everything else is just talk... FML... I'm about to 'escalate' my choice in vehicles
9/22/11, 12:30 AM
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On the forums: I've been reco'ed injector cleaner, the Ford additive (which my dealer has never heard of and can't find), different oil/filter setups, etc. Don't know what to think...
At the dealer: They usually blame my tune with ZERO backing whatsoever, I've also been told it's normal and can't be fixed...
I just emailed my dealer the YouTube vids of other cars doing it. Curious as to his response...
If anyone knows how to fix this rather than just mask it, you're help would be priceless...
BTW I have 12k miles and my ticking didn't start until around 7k
At the dealer: They usually blame my tune with ZERO backing whatsoever, I've also been told it's normal and can't be fixed...
I just emailed my dealer the YouTube vids of other cars doing it. Curious as to his response...
If anyone knows how to fix this rather than just mask it, you're help would be priceless...
BTW I have 12k miles and my ticking didn't start until around 7k
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9/22/11, 11:31 AM
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This is the additive everyone is talking about: http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/Sh...?addpart=xl-17. Please speak to your Ford dealer about your concern. If you need any further assistance, please PM me.
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9/22/11, 02:42 PM
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alright so I brought it into the dealer this morning to get my 3rd set of control arms put in. According to Ford, this time the new control arms are updated and redesigned, so hopefully this takes care of the squeak so far so good. I mentioned the engine tick to the mechanic who installed my control arms. According to the mechanic the engine tick is normal and it's because the 5.0 engines are driven with a chain instead of a belt. He said something along those lines. He said the tick I hear is that. Can anyone verify this?