Ticking noise

MattJ · 07-04-2005, 12:06 PM

Well Ive had this problem for a while and no one seems to have the same. I get a weird ticking/clicking at WOT in my upper rpm range somewhere from the engine. My spark plugs were replaced and they even seemed fine when they were pulled. They were the oems then I went to Autolite coppers. There was no change in sound or anything so I dont think the spark plugs could be the problem.

Could it be im leaning out in my upper range? I dont feel any drop off in power or hesitation or anything when its happening, the car still pulls like nothing is wrong.

Any ford techs know of this problem or has someone here had it? Its not really that loud but its noticable if you pay attention to it.

MattJ · 07-04-2005, 10:07 PM

tick tick? Vehicle only has 44xxx miles.

xxplatzxx · 07-04-2005, 10:29 PM

Same problem here. I'm going to call into ford tommorow to see whats going on. Mine only does it when I accelerate.

MattJ · 07-04-2005, 10:30 PM

Mines only under wide open throttle and at higher rpms, like after 3300+

xxplatzxx · 07-04-2005, 11:03 PM

Well hmmm. I'll let you know what Ford says the ticking noise is from. Simliar problem different scenarios.

Badfish · 07-04-2005, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattJ

Mines only under wide open throttle and at higher rpms, like after 3300+

that sounds like knock!!

Lightning247 · 07-05-2005, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpringsStang

that sounds like knock!!

What he said. What mods? Tuned? and if so Is it tuned with a handheld tuner or on the Dyno.

I'd lay out of the throttle until the problem is solved.

MattJ · 07-05-2005, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightning247

What he said. What mods? Tuned? and if so Is it tuned with a handheld tuner or on the Dyno.

I'd lay out of the throttle until the problem is solved.

SCT Xcal 2 should be here any day now so ill be able to rule out if its leaning.

MattJ · 07-05-2005, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpringsStang

that sounds like knock!!

No, its not engine knock.

Lightning247 · 07-05-2005, 04:54 PM

Exhaust leak? My car had a bad exhaust leak on the Passenger Side header flange...not sure if you have aftermarket pipe or not though.

The only other thing I can think of is Valve tick...but the only cars I've heard of to have a problem are the early 2003 Cobras/Mach1/Maraduer/Aviator and that was due to a casting issue.

Could it be the Timing Chain Tensioners? Happens on high mileage Cobras. Have you used an automotive stethoscope to determine the source of the noise?

Philip K.

MattJ · 07-05-2005, 05:02 PM

Valve tick is continous, mine is off beat, and the sound decible level varies a tad bit.

ive got an 2001.5 gt with 45002 miles.

07-04-2005, 12:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Ticking noise Well Ive had this problem for a while and no one seems to have the same. I get a weird ticking/clicking at WOT in my upper rpm range somewhere from the engine. My spark plugs were replaced and they even seemed fine when they were pulled. They were the oems then I went to Autolite coppers. There was no change in sound or anything so I dont think the spark plugs could be the problem. Could it be im leaning out in my upper range? I dont feel any drop off in power or hesitation or anything when its happening, the car still pulls like nothing is wrong. Any ford techs know of this problem or has someone here had it? Its not really that loud but its noticable if you pay attention to it. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

07-04-2005, 10:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	tick tick? Vehicle only has 44xxx miles. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

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MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Mines only under wide open throttle and at higher rpms, like after 3300+ __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

07-05-2005, 04:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lightning247 Huge Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte/ Winston Salem, NC Posts: 233	Exhaust leak? My car had a bad exhaust leak on the Passenger Side header flange...not sure if you have aftermarket pipe or not though. The only other thing I can think of is Valve tick...but the only cars I've heard of to have a problem are the early 2003 Cobras/Mach1/Maraduer/Aviator and that was due to a casting issue. Could it be the Timing Chain Tensioners? Happens on high mileage Cobras. Have you used an automotive stethoscope to determine the source of the noise? Philip K. __________________ 1997 Rio Red Cobra: 2700 of 6961 Tri-Ax \| BBK O/R H-Pipe \| Dynomax Race Bullets \| WMS High Velocity Intake \| Steeda UD Pullies \| T56 6 Speed \| NGK-TR6 \| 03/04 Cobra Al Driveshaft \| 11 " DD SHD Perf. Clutch Kit \| Fidanza Flywheel \| Innovative LC-1 \| Venom VCN 1000 125 jet \| Walbro 255 \| 42 lb Injectors \| 90MM LMAF \| Detroit TruTrac \| Motive lightened 4.56 \| Moser 31 Spline \| BBS RGR Diamond Black \| P-Zero's 271rwhp / 265tq 11.7 A/F 376rwhp / 451tq 100 Shot no tuning

07-05-2005, 05:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Valve tick is continous, mine is off beat, and the sound decible level varies a tad bit. ive got an 2001.5 gt with 45002 miles. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

07-04-2005, 10:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
xxplatzxx Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 52	Same problem here. I'm going to call into ford tommorow to see whats going on. Mine only does it when I accelerate.

07-04-2005, 11:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
xxplatzxx Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 52	Well hmmm. I'll let you know what Ford says the ticking noise is from. Simliar problem different scenarios.

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