2018-2019 Mustang Tick: Should You Be Concerned?

[@GATORSK8TER]

Just remove the 5.0 badge and add a snake badge then you will have a rattle snake🐍🤣

[@MiguelHrdz2]

Lmao

[@gymratt42]

Hahaha

[@cyrusbesaga796]

LOL

[@krisstathakopoulos7409]

Well played Gatorsk8ter well played

[@BryWells]

lmaoo

[@DerrickSizemore]

Yes. 24,000 miles of abuse and later added boost. Still no metal in oil. It did go away with Ceratec. Currently making 820 to the wheels and still no issues or metal in oil.

[@A-A-RonRaces]

Yeahhhhh buddy! You give us hope :) haha

[@DerrickSizemore]

Thanks. I wouldn’t sweat it unless you start seeing metal in oil past break in period. I’ve probably got the highest mileage 2018 on KZbin or in general. I think it’s being blown way out of proportion.

[@nola504boy1]

Same here boosted & runs hard AF!

[@jakesantanella]

What oil are you running also!?

[@DerrickSizemore]

Jacob Santa just switched to Shell Rotella 5w40 a few weeks ago. I’ve been using the standard 5w20 up until that. So using that thin of oil I should of definitely seen metal in oil by now.

[@StangMode]

So if no metal in oil ...Send It 🤔 sounds good 👌 to me!

[@andresf617]

Any luck with yours

[@StangMode]

I used the ceratec and it’s fine

[@andresf617]

@@StangMode i got 11k miles on mine no tick. I was worried about performance mods voiding the warranty if its possible for it to occur later on

[@tb12269]

@@StangMode hey I'm a big fan of your channel. I would very curious to know you if don't add ceratec next oil chang if tick stays gone..keep us posted!

[@StangMode]

tb12269 it’s gone with ceratec

[@hissingoose]

2012 5.0 owner. It ticks, sure. It also has 162,000miles on it. I’ve done the plugs (at around 100,000 miles) and conventional oil changes every 4000 miles, and air filter every 12,000 miles; that’s it. It doesn’t use any oil and it still runs strong.

[@LukeplaysTV]

hey man, have a 2012 as well, you ever try ceratec

[@rotarytyrant1469]

Gentleman, I'm just a seasoned Ford technician chiming in with what I've experience & encountered. Back in 2011 when the Coyote engine was first realeased, I had at least one Mustang/F150 a week come in with this concern. After tearing down every engine I always found that the crankshaft to main bearing clearances would vary significantly journal to journal abnormally. When discussing with my local FSE & online engineers, I was told that the company responsible for manufacturing the main bearing was having material issues which affected the thermal expansion rates. They had assured me that the driveability would not be affected, so long there is no excess of metal in the oil. I continue to receive vehicles to this day, & my repairs vary from replacing crankshafts/bearings to entire engines, depending on how the engine was treated. In my opinion, drive, enjoy your car, & inspect your oil when servicing, then address as needed.

[@sbalak]

No, I should not have to worry about crap like this after spending good money on this car. Second Ford did nothing to address the problem, third I don't see issues like this in other cars.

[@robertkorab4160]

People these coyotes motors are ticking bombs. I was going to buy one but don't want the headache and be getting slightly used vette instead

[@gymratt42]

robert korab great idea 👍🏻

[@Waors]

@@sbalak Never heard of issues like this? Have you ever heard the Hemi Tick? Hemi's have had issues since the 90's..

[@sbalak]

@@Waors I guess I did not. Cheers.

[@goldpony]

No tick for me yet... Probably the BEST video on the topic tho! 👍

[@condoro63]

Gold Pony what’s up gold pony!!!!

[@mikewang3810]

I am never was & never will be The first thing you need to do after you turn on your car that would turn the music power on,and that small tick won’t bother you anymore.

[@brolyv5802]

Gold Pony if it was a V6, no issues from the start. RIP, V6 - may you be ressurected boosted. Cheers!

[@crimescene25]

how bout now? still good?

[@crimescene25]

@@Bruce6001 You dont even have a mustang gt stfu lolllll

[@lockdown03cobra]

Great video ! I’ve been saying it not to worry about it , my car have over 130+ 1/4 runs and still running strong I just got my personal best 10.8 at 127 so just enjoy your car and stop being paranoid !

[@LongStroke351]

I personally think the tick makes it go faster! #SilverBullet

[@lockdown03cobra]

Scott Boda lol true of that !

[@camaro2k5]

I think so too. It worked for the terminators....

[@geovannirazo4471]

Scott Boda Nice

[@zone-lr9ej]

😂😂😂

[@axebeard7677]

Good for at least 15hp

[@kinggandhi9798]

I sometimes have a ticking noise when I do a cold start, it comes and it goes on my 2018 mustang gt

[@Zander13Productions]

Excellent video sir and HUGE thanks for the shoutout!!! I encourage that current owners and new buyers not to worry. Buy it, enjoy it and send it!

[@atlasappliance9004]

Yo that was a nice shot out...

[@StangMode]

Zander13 look at you getting the love ❤️ lol

[@Zander13Productions]

Boosted 17 ❤️

[@jameswhite8453]

Zander getting the street cred Loving it! Bill spoke a lot of wisdom. I just got my '19 earlier this month, despite all the "tick" hype

[@Zander13Productions]

StangMode ❤️

[@gr8stang69]

My 2014 coyote swapped fox started having a slight tick at idle. It eventually started having a random knock and tick sound(video on my channel) when it was cold but right when it hit 203cht it went away completely. I pulled the pan and checked all the rod bearings but everything looked perfect. I pulled the timing cover and there was no slack in the chain or weak tensioners. So I pulled the chains and when I grabbed the crank sprocket it had a little wobble on the crank, after removing I noticed the keyway was rounded off. I replaced the sprocket and keyway reassembled everything and so far after about 1000 miles everything is quiet.

[@Plexus37]

After hearing all this tick talk I convinced myself my 19GT had it. Great video as usual, put some common sense into the topic..

[@BubbaBlueTube]

Yup my 2012 has had it for about 3 years now. I’ve went down the dragstrip at least 20 times since I’ve heard it too.

[@southfloridaskimmin]

My personal experience. I had a 2015 gt that was silent for 60k miles. I changed the oil one day and low and behold I immediately got the tick. Now own a 2018 gt and it had a light tick upon getting it and has progressively gotten louder and more consistent just by changing oil brand, not even the weight! Definitely a strange problem. Hope they find a fix soon, for now ceratec seems like the go to product to stop this obnoxious noise! Lol

[@brianmullins5957]

cody bragdon This sounds crazy.. my 94 taurus sho made a similar noise yesterday after changing oil brands(from Royal purple to amsoil). The noise went away after a short drive. This also happened 3yrs ago when I changed oil brands, valvoline to royal purple. But also went away after a short drive. I’m just happy the noise goes away fast & stays away. I just think its so odd. Changing brands of oil shouldn’t cause this odd noise. My sho has always & only had 5w-30 put in it.. 203,000 miles now & runs great still.. its my dd.

[@arroyoeres]

I have a 2015 gt does ceratec work on automatics ?

[@rudfil]

How to avoid the dreaded tick? Avoid driving your GT Mustang into deep wooded areas.

[@gregblack8550]

Well they do kinda go where they want. Ask a couple hundred paralyzed pedestrians.

[@jpogigtxcr1778]

Good way to avoid lyme disease.

[@OGStoneVegas]

especially if you're in upstate New York

[@air4045]

Wait what why?

[@gstyle1911]

Knuckleheads not knowing their machine and/or little to no performance driving skills.

[@raydog1111]

2018 GT approaching 13,000 miles: Dealership changed oil per the oil life indicator around 7500 miles using the recommended 5W20 blend. I've listened for this tick for months and cannot hear a thing. Engine still sounds like butter. Angry V8 butter!

[@ourpresidentswallows6017]

New stangs sound like a bag of high pitched raspy dick

[@robertkorab4160]

@@ourpresidentswallows6017 OMG 😱

[@robertkorab4160]

You must be one of the lucky few not having problems yet

[@Da-Creams]

Kyle Rash haha nah

[@LazyFaux5656]

robert korab Or it’s not that big of an issue, lol.

[@wargamer_2323]

I have a Shadow Black 2018 Mustang GT 10r80..I started hearing that tick around 500 miles..At first,i panicked about it but then i realized i dont want my brand new Mustang to be torn apart already being it a brand new..Now,i'm on my way to 10k mark with no issues of blowing up or something under the hood or whatever..No engine light showing up so i just live with it..I hear it from time to time but then it goes away when the engine is warmed up and u started driving it..If Ford issues a recall for it then thats the only time im gonna take it to the dealership..Just wanna share what's my experiences so far with the car,.

[@trewon1]

10k on my 10r80 5.0. No issues with mines either. Mines tick a little but it’s not a big deal to me.

[@hecks80944]

Take it in when ur warrenty is almost over and demand a engine rebuild

[@Lugare2011]

@@hecks80944 If only it were that easy but thankfully it isn't.

[@houghnstuff7978]

War Gamer - I know that it has been 10 months since your post. Just wondering if you still have your mustang and how it’s performing with the engine tick. First mustang I have owned was a black 2015 GT auto as seen on my channel. Before I was able to post any other mods other than the exhaust the mustang blew up at 800 miles sitting in my driveway after remote starting it. I went through hell with the dealer where I purchased from. They eventually offered to sell me another Mustang after buying back the 2015 after many many conversations with the (GM). The replacement was a 2016 Mustang GT PP1 that I mildly modded, exhaust, intake graphics etc. That car was amazing with no issues at all, of course I was dumb and sold it locally. I now own a 2019 Mustang GT PP1 Manual. The car had developed the engine tick after driving it home of course. I’ve noticed when cold starting the vehicle and letting it idle down after 5 mins the tick is apparent. Driving the car not to exceed 4,000 rpm’s for approximately 10 mins, the tick dulled slightly to where you couldn’t tell by just walking around the car. My oil was changed at 1,000 miles after the “recommended break-in” using 5w-30 Mobile 1 synthetic and Motor craft oil filter. The tick is still apparent at 1200 miles. I just wanna enjoy my car without having to deal with Ford “Again” in that matter. Looks to be in Inevitable at this point. Any updates would be gladly appreciated, Thanx.

[@miroesp3944]

Yes I have the ticking sound on my 2019 mustang gt. Really bothers the heck out of me!

[@williadawilliams]

Bill, I can't say thank you enough for being brave enough to tackle this issue. I've tried to get several you tuber who have a substantial following to try and get answers for us laymen who love these cars. Like you said, a lot of people don't even own a 2018 Mustang and are just commenting on the issue, causing a more confusing frenzy. Then, when you watch these guys who are having the "actual" tick," the buy back horror", and dealerships who don't want to warranty a car....... to be honest it left a lump in throat. I waited three years to get my 2018 because I simply couldn't decide on a color. But when I saw the lighting blue version.....I was sold. I ordered it from Ford and have been receiving numerous compliments everywhere I go. When these issues started to surface, I ran across one you tuber who said that he was going to drive his 2018 and enjoy it. If it broke in any way, he would take it to Ford and Deal with it then. Right then, I got an epiphany. That was the best advise I could have got. I also decided to continue to drive it like a luxury car instead of spirited driving. I planned not going above 70 well after the break in miles, not flooring it and when I change the oil, I would ensure she gets the proper 10qts. I plan to wait until the car says its time to change. I have seen that people with 2018's changed their oil at 500 or 1000 miles! Why is that? Am I doing something wrong?? I have the Ford app and it says that my oil is at 50% of life before I need to change it. Also , I haven't modified it yet to see what transpires, if anything. The only modifications I want to do is, a cold air intake, headers, and a tune. Once again thank you for putting me at ease. I don't own a money tree, but $50 grand is still $50 grand. And by the way, My car don't have the tick. Owners say that it will happen after the first oil change.

[@jasonparra9416]

I'm on the edge of buying a 18 or 19 GT and I'm not gonna lie this whole ticking thing makes me nervous but I really want to believe its just the way these engines are and that theres no real problem with them. Would love to see if your car develops the tick or not as well after the oil change but hoping this is just a non problem that's been blown way out of proportion

[@gregblack8550]

Just drive the car like it should be driven and change the oil with good synthetic every 6000 miles and all will be good.

[@senseimasters]

@@jasonparra9416 So did you ever buy an 18 or 19 mustang?

[@jbrockway5.0]

For the the ecoboosts they call engine problems ecoboom lol. They’re great cars tho. So are GTs

[@ethanfiebig]

2014 5.0, ignitor tick started at around 20k miles. Ford gave me the run around for a month or so, finally gave me a new long block under warranty. New long block has 50k on it with a new ignitor tick. Happy New Year everyone!!

[@gothamems5628]

Bill, your respectfully just restating all of the internet theories and jargon. I have a 2018 GT PP1. My car started ticking at 1100 miles, two weeks after an oil change with Motorcraft products. There was metal found in the oil, and separator. There was scoring found on cylinder 1,3, & 4. Ford replaced my engine under warranty with a long block. 150 miles on the new engine, no tick so far, car is in storage for the winter. Certetec is not the solution.

[@frozenstang3868]

This really needs to be looked at on a case by case basis and any owner can pull some plugs and put a borescope down the hole or have their local shop do it, most shops have one of these.

[@gothamems5628]

Frozen Stang The findings are very consistent across the boards...resulting in the same results, consistently...

[@frozenstang3868]

@@gothamems5628 They really arent. some guys are getting long blocks ,some have scoring, some are getting a single cylinder head. I have only seen one person with a rod knock ,show me i am wide open i certainly havent seen every video on the internet. Not everyone comes here so complain either im sure. As has been said this is not a new problem and when i bought my car i no prior knowledge of anything mustang , i rented a few liked them and bought one. Been a tech for over 30 years ,didnt hear anything i havent heard from other mod motors, they are not the quietest anyway. Have since had my oil analyzed ,no issues .

[@gothamems5628]

I had my long block replaced...they really are...

[@marshalleng1933]

@@gothamems5628 1100 miles? That was probably the very first oil change it got. That 'metal' was probably just from break in. I cant change how you feel about your 'bad experience'. But what I can say is that the Coyote platform is very powerful, efficient, and has proven itself dominant over a lot of other platforms.

[@str8jktblahblahblah84]

I noticed the tick the day after I got my 2018 home . Thought it was the fuel injection. Took it to auto cross where everyone thought it was the fuel system. I redline it every chance I get. The tick has stopped altogether sometime after 5,500 miles. I changed the oil 3 times because I was looking for metal and haven't found any metal in the oil, filter or separator. Factory recommended oil 5w-20 Motorcraft. I despise dealerships so I won't bring it in unless it fails.

[@hellsummon]

Raymond Strait I put in 5w30. I swear 5w20 is too light for this car. But, I’m no engineer lol.

[@hialeahhigh]

Best thing you did was change the oil that often the first few times 👌👌

[@hialeahhigh]

Christian agostini depending on the oil itself you use 5w20 is good, had my Redline 5w20 tested several times and its doing the job pretty good

[@johnsricke7236]

I have 3400 on mine and it doesn't tick . I went on a 400 mile trip at 700 miles and drove responsible , no redline . When I return home that night I noticed a specific noise that kinda resembles a type writer and I could feel it was in sync with the fuel lines . I changed the oil at 1100 miles , old school , end of the break in . I have not noticed anything out of ordinary for a 4 cam 32 valve duel fuel injected engine . It sounds like a sewing machine to me . They are not quite like a 64 Olds 394 . I removed the engine cover , it looked some stupid and cheap .

[@A-A-RonRaces]

I have a 2018, PP1, build date in Nov, 2017. It has had a small ticking sounds, but it's obviously the direct injection. Sounds just like my 16' WRX that had a DIT motor. I'm current at 11,5XX miles. a couple thousand of which have been hard driving on rural roads and a little autocross. I broke it in, per the manual and have the oil changed every 3K miles at the dealer. The only gripe I have is a rattle has developed to the left of the steering wheel and I don't know what it is! But, I digress. Still love the car... it's a great time to be alive for a car enthusiast!

[@cjponyparts]

Aaron F my 15 had that rattle too, it was the hvac vent. There is a small piece of felt that goes over the top of the vent that came off. Push down on the vent and see if it goes away

[@Canucklehead557]

Thank you for answering my question. I have a tick in my 2018 Mustang GT that isn't concerning but is distracting. Sounds to me like it's the direct injection system. My car is very low milage, but may have been abused by the previous owner. Has just over 40K on the odometer. Not hoping to swap it out for anything else. I appreciate your information. Have a great day!

[@BadgerGT500]

My 2013 has it, my 2017 has it and almost every coyote i know has it. No issues ever.

[@666dynomax]

just like the new rust underbody option on the f150.. really no quality control in Michigan is there.

[@alynromero8729]

My 2020 has it too. It’s been turbo for a few months still running strong at 800whp lol

[@trevorcook6235]

The random tapping or the rhythmic tap at idle?

[@chevyhs]

Great video. I ended up using a filter mag and opened the filter at my last oil change and found a small amount of a fine accumulation of metal shavings which is normal. Unless there is a check engine light or horrible noise present, ship it and live with it.

[@nikonhckr]

I've had the tick on my 2018 since probably the first month of ownership. I'm at under 3600 miles on it currently.

[@gregd6404]

2018 PP1, picked up the car in Iowa mid March, my brother and I drove it back to Arizona, 1600 miles in 23 hours. Had it up to 145 mph when road/traffic allowed, no "low speed" break in. With a Lund flex tune, ran 11.80 in 4,000 ft DA in April. Have had a dealer change the oil twice, has 11,00 miles, no hint of any tick.

[@smjrhp1]

My 2018 GTpp started the typewriter tick 2 days after my 2nd oil change at the dealer with 5465 miles on the OD. First LOF at 553 break in miles. Hot oil pressure dropped from 20 / 21 down to 16 to 19 psi. Not only can I hear this tick but an intermittent low knocking sound is apparent as well right along with the tick. The two different sounds do not appear to be associated. I can hear the knock through the firewall with the windows closed. I am going to drop off the car at the local dealer this coming week. FoMoCo's TSB 7718 dismisses the sound as "normal". Imo that is a BS cover your butt answer. As a machine shop owner and performance engine builder some questions come to mind. If the sound is normal what is causing it? If you can not answer the former how do you know it is harmless? If this (normal) is the case why don't ALL Gen 3 Coyote engines make the sound. Why the appearance in some cases after a dealer LOF? Why do additives and friction modifiers offer a temporary fix? At 553 miles I discussed the slapping sound these engines make at about 1500 to 2500 rpm with my local service manager. We went out and started several other Gt's and all made that sound. Reminds me of the Corvette piston slap drama back in the 90's. I understand and accept that DI engines are noisy. I can pick out and overlook the reasonably normal cacophony of sounds emanating from this engine. What I am hearing now is unacceptable in a $47K+ new car. SJ

[@Martinchvr]

3 years later did this cause any bigger problems or did you just lived with it, I recently bought a 2018 GT PP1 Premium for a good price and I'm afraid it has it.

[@smjrhp1]

@@Martinchvr After the low end knocking I traded the 18 on a heavily discounted 2019 GTpp with a 0 interest loan. It now has a Roush Phase 2. The piston slap sound is actually the DI fuel pump operating. No ticking on this one. No other issues to date. The Gen 3 coyote is noisy no doubt. SJ

[@khaledalassiri86]

@@smjrhp1 so as I understand the newer vehicle never developed the ticking noise?

[@MilushevGeorgi]

My 2016 GT is no DI and still ticks, CERATEC fixed it actually, temporary

[@eddieparrilla469]

I have a 2017 and after my first oil change at the dealer i started hearing it

[@TheCdM1981]

As per the mustang manual. Doesn’t ceratec possibly “void” your warranty since it’s an oil additive.

[@909impulse]

I have a 2017 Mustang Gt that has 6k miles with a Kenne bell SC.. my car started ticking at 5k after first oil change, used ceratec after watching this video and so far tick is gone!!!! Thanks CJpony part!!

[@makundananda4946]

michael diaz I wonder why it would start ticking after your first oil change? So strange.

[@craigfiles7067]

Here in Australia they diagnosed it as piston slap due to the wire spray cylinder liners/bores

[@Fishman-266]

Great video Bill. I to had the dreaded engine tic on my 2019 GT. Motul synthetic oil now manufacture a Ford certified oil. I use the 5/20 weight and my tic went away. It's weird how just changing oil manufactures can resolve this problem. Anyway I'm happy I'm ticless.

[@cjponyparts]

Thanks for sharing! Seems that oil can make a change in some instances.

[@LegionofDune]

Let me start off by saying I don’t have a tick in my car and I have a 2019 a10 hellion twin turbo gt with 1800 miles. Someone else below me made a comment about the engine oil that they use, I like him, use the Joe Gibbs racing 5w50 that has additives already in it to avoid any kind of friction. I’ve had no issues with the tick and my car runs awesome. This issue is way blown out of proportion. Just like every manufacturer, there are bad apples out of the batch. It happens. For the most part most cars are good to go with no issues. Let’s just all enjoy our cars because they are amazing machines. For all of you that have a warranty, if something happens take it in and ford will take care of it. I could care less about a warranty and if something happens I’ll build this motor and make it even better.

[@s197production7]

Mike T can we be friends?

[@LegionofDune]

S197 Production You wouldn’t want to be friends with me, I’d steal your girl, you wouldn’t like that

[@cjponyparts]

Agree 100%

[@s197production7]

Mike T lmfao I ain’t got one ..

[@sswcubes]

You must have money to burn. Last time I checked its expensive to build a motor + labor.

[@charlessmileyvideos]

My friend bought a new '84 5.0 and it developed that "tick". It had a Holley Carb. The ford dealer told him it was "just a little piston slap" and don't sweat it. He ran that mustang like it was a play-day rental car -- and it went 150 K-miles before he sold it - running.

[@macshaun93]

I had it on my 11 and 12. When Ford would use their oil, tick was gone. They ended up doing quite a bit of work to both of them and after I did an oil change and used Royal Purple the tick came back. So I would say oil has a lot to do with it. I now have an 18 Shelby and so far no tick. My tick only occurred when the oil was clean and up to temp. Once I had 3000 on the oil it wouldn’t do it. The hotter it was outside or the harder I pushed the motor it would tick worse.

[@andrewgarcia4379]

So no more purple royal?😊

[@nola504boy1]

Mine is quiet with Ceratec. I race it damn near every weekend & it’s been boosted since 400 miles.

[@tb12269]

Do you do 2 bottles every oil change

[@brandonherrera2891]

I seen your vids on the C4. Bitch was bad

[@BarnfindGT]

Exactly people just need to send it look at midnight performances 2018 mustang you think if the tic was such a big deal they would push the car as hard as they did

[@VenturesofMJ]

nola504boy1 hey do you drive auto or manual?

[@nola504boy1]

Stick GT my 2018 is a auto.

[@dextec49]

Enjoy your Mustangs. High performance cars. Ticking sound, there a solution to fix it. It’s under warranty. Flaw in engine design or something was amiss in putting these engines together during assembly. Thank Bill for discussion of the tick. Some have it and some didn’t have the issue. Mustangs forever!

[@whpony96]

2015 GT 50 Years Package (6R80) with 4300 miles and no tick underneath at all. Oil\ filter changed at 1k and 3k with Mobil One Full Synthetic.

[@bruce2636josie]

Even if you have a tick that will not cause damage it doesn’t matter that tick shouldn’t be there. When you buy a mustang they don’t tell you by the way this engines comes with a ticking noise.

[@cookie63079]

2022 pp1 4600 mi... started a week after the 1st oil change

[@boostedart88]

Well explained thank you ! For those making a big deal out of it , it shouldn’t even be called a issue if its not even actually damaging the engine I think .

[@jakedoesitall9811]

Thanks for having the best response to this issue. You spoke like a grown person not like a child. Like other KZbin channels

[@cjponyparts]

JakeDoes ItAll98 thank you for the compliment. There are a few others who got it right but way too many just complaining for views

[@KenSerpico5450]

I special ordered my 2018 GT automatic Mustang and arrived with 3 miles. It started making a noise that resembles a wood pecker when on idle at around 3,000 miles. It now has 8,000 miles and the sound has completely disappeared.

[@houghnstuff7978]

Russ Serpico - I sure hope that is the case with my 2019 GT PP1

[@wildfirewoodandmetalworx2409]

No issues from mine 23,500 and beat to hell and back. No cericoat or fancy oil.

[@UR_AL_SHOOK_UP]

Mustang definitely one of my favorite cars

[@SmoothCruizer37]

Composite oil pan? Wth? Ugh thanks for heads up.... Piston slap, valve tick, yuck

[@burke985]

2018 been using 5w30 since first oil change, 13,700 miles and no ticks

[@ericd1632]

What brand oil do you use?

[@pabitosin]

I have a 2017 mustang GT and I do have this noise as well. It’s really intermittent and inconsistent that I never thought it was an issue. I thought it was metal expansion due to change in temperatures as I hardly ever hear it when the car is warmed up

[@tb12269]

I own a 2018 Mustang GT that had 2400 miles on it and had the tick I had it checked they found excessive cylinder scoring in cylinder 3 and they replaced long block. After having the long block put in when I picked up from the dealership it was as quiet as a church mouse. After a hundred miles of driving I could faintly hear the tick. After 650 miles the tick has gotten louder but not as loud as it was when I first got the engine replaced. For the love of God Ford needs to come up with an answer fix these because you can't fix it if you're going to put the same broken parts in it.!!! I am now waiting till spring because my car is in storage for them to look at it again and to see what they're going to do about it. Love the car but really for $50,000 I shouldn't be going through this!!!

[@tb12269]

Oh and I also did not go about 4,000 RPM all the way to 650 miles and still got the tick

[@19coyote5oh9]

@@tb12269 Add a bottle of Ceratec.

[@hialeahhigh]

Not only add a bottle or Ceratec but do you first few oil changes between 1000-2000 miles. Crazy to leave the oil that comes with these engines for that long

[@tb12269]

@@19coyote5oh9 does the ceratec replace some of the oil or is it in addition

[@19coyote5oh9]

@@tb12269 Its an additive, if your oil level is right in the middle of your stick you can add as much as 2 bottles without draining any oil. Each bottle is 300ml I believe.

[@davidrose1608]

I Own a 2018 PP1 and have had my engine replaced after 1142 miles, Because of no oil pressure. Jumping ahead to 5200 miles started hearing the tick by 7000 miles is was getting pretty bad took it in and dealership Master tech said it sounded like it was coming from the front of the engine. took front of motor apart to find the timing chain tensioners were bad . they replaced the whole timing assembly and pooof no more tick. picked car up today 12/28/18 motor sounds real good..putting ceratec in the morning just because.. crossing fingers tick stays away.

[@cjponyparts]

David Rose wow that’s a lot to deal with at such a low mileage. Hopefully the ceratec helps

[@Evolutionnick]

Mine did it here and thier when i first got it and now has 6400 miles havent beard it since also no metal shavings in my oil either so im not worried about it

[@houghnstuff7978]

10r80_Nick - What year do you have or had with it being 10 months ago?

[@BlueOvalTavern]

Bill, my 2018 has been flawless... both the engine and the MT82 trans. FWIW, the Gen1 5.0L in my F150 makes more "noise" than the Gen3 does in my Mustang.

[@mcgubber3500]

I was ready to buy an 18gt and all these issues changed my mind

[@paulgallagher8582]

same, you can't avoid this issue, I wasn't looking for it and found it with a simple "2019 mustang gt" google search.

[@MrMuzikAddict]

@@paulgallagher8582 Yep, you have already seen my issue. Not only the engines have an issue, but Ford is going to do Fuck all to fix it! Instead, they are issuing TSB stating it is normal. My question is what is abnormal then?!?

[@shahram72]

It's making me want to keep my V6. I am considering a 2018 GT but I went through the driveline vibration that was never totally fixed and I rather keep my V6 then spend MUCH more to go through a new problem.

[@nstylemotorsportsracing1471]

Same here I'm somewhat regretting changing my mind I just bought a Veloster n performance pack which I'm very happy with but bottom line I was always a mustang guy and it's never going to be a Mustang I do however want to get into tracking the car so the Veloster and no doubt is the better track car than a Mustang GT so I'm not unhappy with my purchase I love the Veloster but it sucks that that typewriter tick and the shift Fork problem kept me from buying a brand new 18 19 gt

[@nstylemotorsportsracing1471]

Not to mention insurance rates played a part in my decision also the Mustang GT would have been a little more expensive in monthly payments of course if I wanted to go fully loaded with the performance pack one Digital dash Ford Sync premium 401a package but I still would have been happy with the base GT at least with a performance pack only and a ford synk

[@Toromont123]

My 2011 GT had this noise, from the first year; but it never became an issue.

[@masonmax1000]

How to fix the noise play music louder than the tick noise

[@ginge7026]

Last march i bought a used 2017 Gt, I put a few thousand miles on it. The tick began after an oil change and i noticed right away. I got a new shortblock under warranty in May. 4 oil changes later the tick came back but louder, this time I have longtubes and OPG/timing sprocket. I am trying to have the longblock replaced this time, a couple weeks ago Ford Hotline advised to get my cam phasers replaced, sound is still there and rather loud and happening every day every drive. Stay tuned. I have a procharger in the garage ready to go after I am confident I can push the power.

[@GeronimoBiggles]

There is only one solution. Ford needs to recall these engines and get them properly sleeved!

[@marshalleng1933]

😂

[@sdurick457]

👍👍👍

[@Ssmustang302]

900 miles on my 18gt had the tick since 200 miles took it in just to be safe. Found a cylinder with scoring. Waiting on new shortblock...

[@cjponyparts]

ssmustang302 ugh that sucks but at least they are covering it

[@TEAMIMPORTKILLER]

I've got a 2018 Gt and it has 2k for miles, no issues with ticking and I race it a lot and have a few mods done. So far my 2018 is flawless and wins a lot of races. Ford tough

[@mantan9400]

It depends on the cause of the tick if you should be concerned on any car.

[@kenforrester4580]

no excuse for this when the vehicle costs upwards of 35-40k

[@pdmustgtd1013]

It's mass produced vehicle not hand built......Oh wait even hand built blew up too. Get off what it cost doesn't mean much. I work on 150-200k priced vehicles they all have issues or problems no matter what cost of vehicle is

[@jessecosper809]

KF86JR what dealer are you shopping?? I paid 29k for mine lol.

[@razorv3]

Jackass

[@maxh7118]

My ‘18 burned an excessive amount of oil and had an occasional tick up to about 6k miles. Think it may have had something to do with ring flutter, but it was broken in per the manual. After about 6k, the oil burn stopped and there is no tick. 17k miles now and the car is running great!

[@bad_company5.03]

Thanks for the video. Too many arm chair quarterback out there trying to claim they know it all. We just started getting the tick on my wife's 18GT about a week ago. I am going to work through all of the possibilities and hopefully it is no big deal. I heard the going to a 5/30 instead of 5/20 oil helps. Gonna try that first.

[@houghnstuff7978]

I know that it has been 6 months since your post. Just wondering if you still have your mustang and how it’s performing with the engine tick. First mustang I have owned was a black 2015 GT auto as seen on my channel. Before I was able to post any other mods other than the exhaust the mustang blew up at 800 miles sitting in my driveway after remote starting it. I went through hell with the dealer where I purchased from. They eventually offered to sell me another Mustang after buying back the 2015 after many many conversations with the (GM). The replacement was a 2016 Mustang GT PP1 that I mildly modded, exhaust, intake graphics etc. That car was amazing with no issues at all, of course I was dumb and sold it locally. I now own a 2019 Mustang GT PP1 Manual. The car had developed the engine tick after driving it home of course. I’ve noticed when cold starting the vehicle and letting it idle down after 5 mins the tick is apparent. Driving the car not to exceed 4,000 rpm’s for approximately 10 mins, the tick dulled slightly to where you couldn’t tell by just walking around the car. My oil was changed at 1,000 miles after the “recommended break-in” using 5w-30 Mobile 1 synthetic and Motor craft oil filter. The tick is still apparent at 1200 miles. I just wanna enjoy my car without having to deal with Ford “Again” in that matter. Looks to be in Inevitable at this point. Any updates would be gladly appreciated, Thanx.

[@Z06bnl]

​@houghnstuff7978 hey buddy you still have the mustang 2019? Everything good?

[@BubbaBlueTube]

I have it in my 2012 GT. I used an oil additive and it seemed to quiet it down a hair, but nothing serious

[@jeremywinslow7345]

Another theory on the tick is a loose timing chain caused by s cheap tensioner. It goes away when warm because the tensioner has heated up and spinning better.

[@baynes1baynes557]

Nope

[@mustardstain9593]

Quite possible.

[@SantanaGTv]

Just bought a 2020 gt and I started hearing it just today . I don’t know if it will go away but definitely was able to hear it

[@ayberkvergul9654]

it has been 11 months since you commented but I just bought a brand new 2020 gt as well, have you taken your car to the dealership, or if they found any problems???

[@dogdaybreak3157]

Even if the tick isn't bothering anything, it's annoying. Especially so if it occurs/heard while driving as well as some manual owners have reported at low RPMs. My '15 GT Whipple never had a tick that I ever noticed. But the 18s/19s seem to be quite common. Bottom line: if you're getting a new GT, you are quite frankly shelling out a good chunk of change to roll the dice that you won't have an annoying issue. And yes, you are rolling the dice.

[@rayrodelas7180]

Great way to put it

[@derekvickery]

2014 GT bought used at 14,000 miles. Noticed tick when I got it home after pulling into garage. Changed oil to Royal Purple 5w20 and have not heard the tick since. Also changed transmission to Royal purple syncromax and it stopped making noise as well!

[@Condor1970]

I was wondering if Bill would ever make a video talking about this. My tick started around 800 miles with factory oil. I switched to M1 EP 5w20 at 1,000mi, and it got worse. It started subsiding over time as carbon built up in the oil. At 3,400mi, I switched again to Pennzoil UP 5w30, and the tick was even more noticeable, even though he oil is better than M1. Found no metal (maybe 5-6 tiny flea sized flakes) after straining all 10qts of oil, and inspecting the filter. So, I added 1/2 bottle of Ceratec, which got rid of 90% of the tick. I also had a rattle at 1,200rpm on up, so I installed an A/C belt tensioner, which eliminated that rattling noise up front. May have been the compressor making noise from using a stretchy belt. Since some minor remnants of the tick still remained, I added another 1/2 bottle of Ceratec at 5,000mi, and now the tick and all rattling is completely gone. My recommendation for this car, is just add 1/2 bottle of Ceratec if you don't have a tick and add 1 bottle of Ceratec if you do have a tick after about 200 miles of ownership and the rings are seated. 1 full bottle of Ceratec is really enough. Adding 2 whole bottles for 10qts of oil really isn't necessary, even if you already have the tick.

[@Ticked_off_yote]

Will this make the oil thicker?

[@TravisLee773]

The real question is if Ceratec is used, will it always have to be done each change or will it actually “fix” the problem. Because the way I see it is I have owned many car as I’m sure that many out there has, if slap was “normal” and ok, then a lot more cars would have it. Yes? Or am I ignorant for rational thinking? This has been my first experience with having metal in my oil. I’m a machinist and could always use some “new” insight.

[@_VeDa_]

My 2018 started the light ticking after 1k miles, but I only noticed it after looking for it - thanks, KZbin. $40 of Ceratek and bye-bye tick. Call it snake oil if you want... it works. Back to enjoying my GT...

[@VenturesofMJ]

Swollen Faepernick do you drive manual or auto?

[@_VeDa_]

@@VenturesofMJ Auto

[@BLUERGT]

Yes, Shift online dealer refused to buy mine because it had a ticking noise coming from the “heads” referred them to TSB 20-2023 and I had it checked out by manufacturer and they stated there was no issue.

[@wiley5oh51]

The piston slap would make sense because of the lack of a cylinder liner. Edit: guy talked about it right after I commented lol

[@jacobs_5.0]

Interesting you mentioned oil. I’ve had my 2018 mustang got over a month now and haven’t heard a tick. The day after I got an oil change at ford I hear the tick.

[@iR0CZ]

I love my ‘17 Lightning Blue PP!!!

[@coreykesler3552]

No tick on my 18 10r80 mustang yet but it has been back to the dealer 3 times for trans issues. Car only has 2800 miles on it and bone stock for now.

[@aspenyukon6845]

Nascar engines have tight clearance's....they don't win daytona with "5w20 oil"

[@3star2nr]

They are also not designed to spend hours on traffic, and drive in the middle of winter. Racecar engines are a very different engineering problem compared to street engines

[@jamesaleshire7037]

Picked up a 2014 GT about 3 months ago with 60k miles. Began ticking after my first oil change last week. I'm going to wait if it disappears within a month or so. If not, might give the ceratec a try. Will update.

[@jamesaleshire7037]

2k miles after oil change, and no changes with tick.

[@dananugent3116]

Have a 300 6 for 23 years still ticking.

[@seahorse4678]

I have 2019 Gt pp2 And I see more and more videos related to this issue mine only has 300 miles in it I guess I need to pay more attention to this haven't heard anything even that loud it sounds like no oil my 2018 charger r/t sounds like that every so often sucks

[@jrock9195]

Only have 400mi on my 19gt tick or no tick imma drive it like I stole it

[@M16xDr0pSh0tz]

haha right on brother!

[@avgjet74]

make sure to do the breakin

[@mattballew7743]

Yup I had piston slap on my 2017 5.0. Cylinder walls damaged on 2 and 4. I had to get an engine rebuild. Problem was resolved. No issues since.

[@aarons19bullitt]

My 2015 coyote engine is quiet as a mouse. Over 46k miles with a so far problem free MT-82. I have a few exhaust clips of my car in my garage if anyone wants to take a listen.

[@joshruby]

I bought a 17 gt/cs with 9000 miles on it and later found out engine was replaced at 3500 miles for piston slap. no problems with new engine so far but I have 7 year 100k mile warranty.

[@spencerdouglass8140]

Just hit 10k in my 2018 GT. I’ve been hearing the tick ever since I bought the car whenever I’m next to a parked car or in the garage. It hasn’t gotten any worse nor has my car had any problems. I don’t think it’s anything to be concerned about whether you’re thinking about buying or already own one.

[@ZFA1738]

My 2020 GT has the “dreaded” tick. Yeah it’s annoying that a new/newer car makes an undesirable noise but it hasn’t affected performance or driven weird. Sure I don’t like it but ehh I guess I’ll get used to it. Car currently has 12,500 miles and counting. Send it.

[@scottcoudoux1796]

2019 GT... I bought it back November and after about 150 miles it’s started with the noise... went back to dealer and after they listened to certain areas and them being in contact with Ford and being told other areas to listen too, the dealer and ford said it was VVT noise... they pulled the filter and didn’t see any sign of metal... car now has 750 miles on it and the noise hasn’t changed but does go away when warm... I’m waiting till I get more miles on it and I’m checking for metal in the filter myself, pending what find will determine if it goes back due to metal in the oil or if it’s clean then I will run 5w40 in it... I don’t believe it’s VVT noise... I can agree with piston slap being a potential reason for the noise... could different oil be a fix/bandaid for the noise, maybe but time will tell...

[@blown9646]

Use a quality 5w-30 all day, every day

[@everyday234]

Got a 2017 5.0 manual perf pack..bought it new..baby it..only 5000 miles..did my second oil change yesterday..and I heard the tick for the first time with the car in my garage..can hear all better in there?..I guess..never heard it before..need to see if maybe its the Direct Injection you mention..I heard it from the front..thought maybe it was a belt? or chain etc? its not super loud and not sure if its "consistent".. maybe..I'll check..its my first Coyote motor

[@29outlaw]

I'd rather own a car that doesn't annoy me.

[@MrMuzikAddict]

Exactly my thought process, but some people on social media like getting screwed and emphasize that I should learn to live with it...now Ford has put out a TSB stating that this is a normal tick. Even though, You Tube is evidence of people finding engine scoring etc. The dealers in Ontario don't even want to touch the car, my car as an example. Yes it is still under warranty lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHzRlmmeoqmfi6s

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

95% of vehicles have issues these days. Technology is decreasing reliability. But if such small minor things annoy, buy a bicycle.

[@tez_foe4382]

@@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq , Or A Motorcycle

[@Iconhulk]

Camaro and vettes annoying.. Mustang Classy

[@olikat8]

@@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq A ticking motor and Chinese gearbox that pops the forks on the 3-4 upshift regularly. Yeah, that's "Minor." In a softening/falling new car sales market and these issues being out there over several years (as said in the video), this is just stupid on Ford's behalf

[@scarumanga]

I watched a video where they were working on the short blocks (some custom shop) and the guy explained that apparently they ended up with a big batch of blocks that left the factory with the wrong size (undersize) pistons, which could be the culprit of the piston slap, not so much the liner. Could it be? These motors are manufactured in Windsor, Ontario, so its hard to believe that they could have missed something like that with the years of experience they have building Ford motors. I would expect issues from a motor that manufactured in Mexico, but not Canadian built. Its a shame.

[@bad_company5.03]

All these folks commenting "I was gonna buy a mustang, but will never cause of the tick" Yeah right. You were never gonna buy one. Go drive your Camry. We got this.

[@karlweigel6215]

My 2019 Mustang Bullitt has the tick from time to time. I do have to keep a close eye on the oil level in the engine. The tick seems to be worse when the oil level gets down one quart. I'm still using the Motorcraft synthetic blend 5W-20. I plan on changing to Motorcraft full synthetic 5W-30 at the 10,000 oil change. Funny thing about oil additives like Ceratech and BG44K. Ford specifically says in the owner's manual don't use them because they aren't necessary, and could void the warranty if you do. My local Ford dealer offers BG44K as part of an oil change service package.

[@tb12269]

Bill cant you get ford to address this there should be a recall. I would think somebody like you with your connections has to know somebody at Ford who could address this here on KZbin. Help us Bill!

[@YNTGUNS]

Its funny ppl are trying to make it seem like its ok. Buy a brand new car and the engine sounds like it has 150k on it. Lmao. My 97 cobra has 157k on it and has no tick or engine sounds whatsoever

[@YNTGUNS]

@TheGhost my 16 doesnt have it either stop trying to convince urself that its normal. Ive heard plenty of performance cars that dont sound like this

[@cjponyparts]

Ford isn’t going to do a recall unless it presents a safety issue, they have replaced engines that have excessive scoring.

[@tb12269]

@@cjponyparts we are all just wanting a corrected part so our engines don't self destruct outside of warranty. I've been thru 2 engines and some have had the same or more. This isn't a just a fluke it's real and a real problem. I would like to think that its minimal but I am just an average blue collar man and I have had 2 of these. If it was a minimal problem then i just got hit by lightning twice. What are the odds of that. Plus i have messaged zander before and his 19 is a June engine build and he has no problem. My 2nd is a August build so by rights it's a 19 motor and it still has the problem. Something isn't right here. It's a real problem. We all just want to know that they acknowledge the problem and that they can tell us what went wrong and this is how they are correcting it for the future engine swaps. They cant just ignore it and keep moving on while we all have sunk our hard earned money into the cars and are stuck....we need to know what the solution to the problem is and how they fixed it. Scoring is scoring there is no hiding it. And having us all use ceratec cannot be the answer. I love ford and my mustang I just want it to be fixed and move on with life..i dont have a KZbin channel I'm just a normal person.

[@poweraddergt6580]

tb12269 theres nothing wrong with the engine, your hearing noises that exist in every engine more pronounced because of the ceramic oil pan. Ford is not going to admit to a problem that does not exist.

[@molsonice2473]

My 2014 has the tick, but i just add a bottle of ceratec every oil change, and the tick is no where to be found. The engine is so quiet you can bearly tell if its running or not.

[@SIgirlsRnoGood]

I’m buying stocks in ceratec

[@williadawilliams]

Dilly,Dilly!😀

[@lockdown03cobra]

Lol

[@Eddie2425]

Not a bad idea! Seriously! 🤔

[@crackedbrainOG]

Haha no shit!

[@poweraddergt6580]

2016Mustang I wouldn't put that stuff in my engine, if anyone is concerned about hearing what the think is excessive noise (tick) I would run a higher weight oil like what has been recommended by some here.

[@edjackson4389]

high compression rocks the piston more at idle than low compression. don't let any high performance engine idle any more than you have to. excessive idling is never good for any engine, but it's especially not good for engines with high compression, short pistons, and aggressive camshafts.

[@elizabethmckenna2555]

Huh is all I heard when I called my local dealer and asked about it.

[@lunch2102]

Same... they were like “ tick? What tick? “

[@wo1175]

My 18 has 12k miles and every once in a while I swear I hear a tick but it's very faint and not like my previous car, a 2016 GT that most definitely had the tick and had its block replaced under warranty. Paperwork said "scoring in cylinder 8" and that happened at 7k miles. I'm pretty paranoid about it now because of my bad experience with the 16, so I overanalyze every little noise I hear on the 18. But so far so good.