Loud GT500 engine tick - Problem Found and Solved

[Steve@Tasca]

Nice to see one of these threads actually updated with the solution and even better that it's turned out well so far.

-Steve

 

[slvr08gt]

Nice to see one of these threads actually updated with the solution and even better that it's turned out well so far.

-Steve

Agreed.

I did a VERY in depth search on the specific tick sound that my car had. I found 10-12 different threads from various GT500/Mustang forums. All of the threads I found described the ticking sound I had to a T. Unfortunately all of the threads I found randomly just ended. The OP's never stated if they ever got it fixed or what the issue was. Some mentioned that the dealer replaced HLA's/Lifters but the sound didn't go away. I'm guessing the OP's from the other threads either gave up or traded their cars in.

-Nick

 

[black2008gt]

Glad u got it fixed! Had the same issue right before my 2v spit a spark plug at wot. Didn't know the 5.4 suffered from same issue.

 

[ReMustang05]

Glad everything is good now. BTW, Techs don't make much at all off or warranty work.

 

[killr3v]

Good deal, Nick. And spark plug holes are easily repaired, look at all the repairs done on the 05-08 3v truck motors. Remember they had an issue of spitting plugs out because they only had 3-4 threads of engagement. The helicoil repairs were better than new.

That was actually early 2v and 4v motors not 3v. The 3v had the plug break not spitted out.

 

[topbliss]

glad ya get it straightened out..

 

[Tight Lines]

Glad to hear it was fixed for ya and you are happy. Always good to see results when someone has a problem.

 

[Steve@Tasca]

Glad u got it fixed! Had the same issue right before my 2v spit a spark plug at wot. Didn't know the 5.4 suffered from same issue.

The 5.4 4V in the GT500 doesn't have this problem, that's why this issue is so bizarre.

-Steve

 

[Darkside323]

Same incident occured with my 07 GT 500 one year ago. The difference with my car was that it happened out of no where. I literally drove 5 miles to drop off my daughter at school. Walked her in came back started the car drove a block then a cel popped up and my car was sounding and driving like crap. Dealer fixed it so no worries.