How do you fix this "ticking" sound??

[SVTStang03]

I just got a 2000 GT, and I noticed when it's idleing that there is a ticking sound, it sounds like its from the left head, but it also kinda seems like it could be under the car?? I know a lot of other 'Stangs have the "ticking" in the heads... but how do I fix this? What will it cost?

Thanks!

 

[Blakers01GT]

I just got a 2000 GT, and I noticed when it's idleing that there is a ticking sound, it sounds like its from the left head, but it also kinda seems like it could be under the car?? I know a lot of other 'Stangs have the "ticking" in the heads... but how do I fix this? What will it cost?

Thanks!

it's probably an exhaust leak, most likely, header/manifold leak. OR worst case scenario is you have valve spring issues, and need to get your heads checked out, good luck!

 

[stangman]

do you have exhaust on your car & if it is in the head, it's actually the valve guides, not the valve springs but there is a tsb from ford on the head ticking so it wont cost anything if it's that

 

[CottonBurnerz]

i had header leaks once.. it did not make any noise while idling though.. only when the engine is underload.. it ticks pretty bad..

 

[mnbf]

if it is in the head, it's actually the valve guides, not the valve springs but there is a tsb from ford on the head ticking so it wont cost anything if it's that

i have same problem... where is the tsb?

 

[Mustang225]

I had the same problem recently and also thought it was an engine problem. But the noise would go away when pushing down on the clutch pedal.

I don't have my work order at home to give you the parts #, but Ford swapped out the pressure plate/ quad and another part (don't recall) and that fixed the problem.

 

[stangman]

i have same problem... where is the tsb?

it's like a recall that they don't make public, but if you take it in to them they'll fix it

 

[yellow5.0cobra]

It might just be the injectors making the noise?

 

[SVTStang03]

I do have a Bassani Catted-X and MAC Catback on the car... You think it's exhaust? I can't feel any vibration on the heads at all, and can't really hear it under the hood...

 

[Venom_Nitrous]

what is the tsb # for that, mine does it too

 

[n0v8or]

A PDF of the TSB can be found at www.mach1registry.com
From the main page, click "message forums",
then "Tech Discussion (Q&A), Problems, Fixes, TSBs",
then select the second thread from the top - Technical Serrvice Bulletins.

 

[Silver Bullet GT]

My car has done that from very early. Will it still be covered if the warranty has expired?

 

[SPKMustang]

yeah if the warranty is up will they still cover the fix??? Cause my car just started making a ticking sound today. Very clear from inside sounds like it is coming from behind the glovebox are of the car. Popped the hood and I could only slightly hear it because of the other engine noise.

 

[Beau]

i think i got it too, just started about a week ago or so. and i have the stock exhaust too

 

[Wikkdgt]

It says it only applies to 2001-2004 Mustangs. What about 99 and 00's? Same engine, why would they start it at 2001?

 

[stangman]

It says it only applies to 2001-2004 Mustangs. What about 99 and 00's? Same engine, why would they start it at 2001?

99 & 00 were windsor engines, 01+ are romeo engines


but i think mine may have started to as well, but mine only does it when i start her up cold, but then it goes away did any of your alls problem start that way?????

 

[SPKMustang]

Not really, mine just started today, kind pissed about it too, but oh well, I think I am going to be trading her in on an 04 Cobra anyways. . .

 

[StangDriver5650]

Glad to hear that this sounds like a common sound. Mine does it only on cold starts, and only does it at idle for about 2 mins, then it's gone.

 

[mustgt88]

I think that is a known issue. I saw it on a service bulletin online somewhere. My car makes an occasional sucking/rubbing or maybe better described as a vacuum sound under light throttle, lol. Do you hear that? We have to remember that we are in a ford, and they do make a lot of noise! Usually good noises tho.

 

[mustgt88]

So are there any advantages to the Romeo engine? Windsor sounds much better. I know nascar uses the 351 windsor.