Tick sound when engine is warm

JJ427R · Oct 19, 2019

Steven210 said:
Just thought I’d share an update on the ticking sound. After a few shops telling me that my mustang needed a new engine, I tried on last place. Within minutes they said “it’s the clutch”. Turns out all 4 clutch springs came loose and would rattle. Life is good again

I'd be calling those other shops that said that and let them know that, and stay away from them in the future, and post bad reviews on them as well.

Riptide · Nov 16, 2019

My 2014 makes a funny noise too, and has for some time. Not really sure what to make of it. It isn't a knock, more of a tick but kinda hard to characterize it. One of these days I'll post a video up, if it doesn't let go before then. I'm lazy, and really don't feel like tearing it apart to figure this out. If it gets worse to the point that there is obviously a real issue there then I'll end up having to do something about it. Like drop a new engine in with a better bottom end.

Steven210 · Apr 22, 2020

Just thought I’d post an update on the ticking. Back in October when the clutch was replaced, the noise did go away, unfortunately it came back The car now has 178k miles. once again no one can tell where it’s coming from without tearing it down. I guess I’m back to square one.

Dino Dino Bambino · Apr 23, 2020

The good old mechanic's stethoscope is your best friend.

Steven210 · Apr 23, 2020

Dino Dino Bambino said:
The good old mechanic's stethoscope is your best friend.

You’re right Dino. Going to go get one and see what’s up.

kona302 · Jun 12, 2020

Update?

Steven210 · Jun 12, 2020

kona302 said:
Update?

Update on the tick. I had another shop just tell me they thought it was a spun bearing and with the amount of miles it had, they recommended I get a new engine. After that , I kinda just said forget it and I’ll live with the tick. The engine still pulls hard and the tick comes and goes. Usually between 2-3k rpm range. I figure I’ll try to get the most out of her until I decide if I actually want to put a new engine in or a new car. What’s crazy is at one point in my cars life, under 60k miles, it did have the bbq tick bit that went away.

I read an article where they did a review of a GT350 after driving it for 40k miles and they claim it developed a tick between 2-3k rpm. I thought that was crazy.

Dino Dino Bambino · Jun 13, 2020

Don't ever go back to that shop again. If the engine had a spun rod bearing, you'd hear a loud knock rather than a fine tick and your engine would have a low oil pressure.
A cause for the ticking that hasn't yet been considered is a header leak so you might want to look into that possibility.

Steven210 · Jun 13, 2020

Dino Dino Bambino said:
Don't ever go back to that shop again. If the engine had a spun rod bearing, you'd hear a loud knock rather than a fine tick and your engine would have a low oil pressure.
A cause for the ticking that hasn't yet been considered is a header leak so you might want to look into that possibility.

After I was told that, I went and looked it up on YouTube to hear what It sounded like , and I said to myself, my car does not sound like that.

Dino, It’s funny you mentioned a header leak. A buddy of mine said the same thing. I guess it wouldn't hurt to look into it.

DLCSimulator420 · Jan 31, 2024

Hello my fellow 5.0 friend. Can you please help with some insight on my issue I’ve heard so many different things but I remain stumped! Here’s a sound of it

Dino Dino Bambino · Feb 1, 2024

DLCSimulator420 said:
Hello my fellow 5.0 friend. Can you please help with some insight on my issue I’ve heard so many different things but I remain stumped! Here’s a sound of it

I do hear an intermittent light ticking sound but that could just be the AC clutch cycling on and off.

mchADCT · Mar 27, 2024

Steven210 said:
Hi all, new to the forum and looking for some advice/help. I own a 2011 5.0 with 157k mile on it. The car runs strong still; however it started making a ticking sound. It started at around 130k miles but it was faint and would go away. I replaced all the pulleys and both ac/serpentine belts. I also replaced the ac pulley and clutch. It seemed to help for a a couple of weeks.
I thought at first that it was that bbq tick, but thebtick I have seems to be more consistent and on beat (so to speak)
Now the tick appears to last longer an louder. I noticed it only does it when the engine warms up.
Before taking it to a shop or dealer, I am hoping someone could give me some insight. ( I have a video but Not sure how to up load it

Probably

Steven210 said:
the timing chains and guides?

Steven210 said:
Hi all, new to the forum and looking for some advice/help. I own a 2011 5.0 with 157k mile on it. The car runs strong still; however it started making a ticking sound. It started at around 130k miles but it was faint and would go away. I replaced all the pulleys and both ac/serpentine belts. I also replaced the ac pulley and clutch. It seemed to help for a a couple of weeks.
I thought at first that it was that bbq tick, but thebtick I have seems to be more consistent and on beat (so to speak)
Now the tick appears to last longer an louder. I noticed it only does it when the engine warms up.
Before taking it to a shop or dealer, I am hoping someone could give me some insight. ( I have a video but Not sure how to up load it )

Probably the timing chains and guides?

DieHarder · Mar 30, 2024

Steven210 said:
Just thought I’d share an update on the ticking sound. After a few shops telling me that my mustang needed a new engine, I tried on last place. Within minutes they said “it’s the clutch”. Turns out all 4 clutch springs came loose and would rattle. Life is good again

YKY.... so what did it cost to fix?

Tick sound when engine is warm

JJ427R

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Riptide

Will work for Mustang.

Steven210

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Dino Dino Bambino

I have a red car

Steven210

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kona302

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Steven210

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Dino Dino Bambino

I have a red car

Steven210

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Dino Dino Bambino

I have a red car

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