2018-2021 Mustang GT Typewriter Tick/BBQ Tick. Don't Be Worried!

[@sariahreigns3666]

people are stupid lol these motors are damn near bullet proof. Seen stock engines hold over 700WHP and hot lap. I own a 19 camaro ss and ive even thought about changing to a mustang i love the coyote mustang. But i really like how easy my motor is to work on. So i am not sure yet. But this tick its nothing.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Finally!!!! Someone who understands and doesn't even own one! Thank you. It really is nothing. You should get one 😉

[@LILJRFAN69]

I have a Shelby 2016 gt350 and it doing the same can you recommend that for my engine I have 35k miles

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@LILJRFAN69 I would recommend Amsoil

[@trewon1]

I've had my 2018 for almost 3 years now. Ticked since day one, no engine issues at all. I don't even care about it any more. My biggest mistake was listening to KZbinrs stating opinions as facts....that happens a lot these days. You are right about dealers putting in 8 qts instead of 10. I had to point this out to my dealer ship atleast twice, each time they gave me a hard time about it and assumed I didn't know what I was talking about.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Man I came across it all the time. Your doing the right thing don't care about it. If it was a major issue you would know. It would be a different noise. A lot of these youtubers or people making a big deal about it don't even own the car. They hear it and are like o that doesn't sound good. I did change my oil yesterday using Cerma that I showed. Hasn't ticked yet. But I'm like you. I don't care I know there's nothing wrong. Runs smooth as butter.

[@jblackrevo9]

During your warranty (3year maintenance) period. They only put up to 8qts. It only after that period that they add 10qts which is when you pay regular price.

[@RSDX99]

Utube facts are really funny but true, that's how Trump got elected.

[@Andreallen4]

@@RSDX99 and now we have an old potato child molester who can’t remember anything or speak with actual words with a crackhead son, Ohh and says you ain’t black of you don’t vote for him to the black community.

[@Condor1970]

The tick is oil pressure related, regardless of viscosity used. The best answer we have come up with after trying to diagnose everything from big end bearings bumping side to side, to DI noise, is that the tick is most likely from the "Hydraulic Lash Adjuster" on Piston #3. This particular spot is the most arduous path of oil flow to all the HLA's. The problem is, when the oil is cold on startup, there isn't any noise, because cold oil pressure is close to 40psi. As the oil warms up, the hot idle oil pressure drops. As it goes below 30psi, you may start slowly hearing the ticking sound get louder and louder as it continues to drop to 12-15psi at idle while the oil bypass is open. This low pressure drops even further as it has to reach the HLA's. By the time it reaches #3 piston HLA, the pressure is just low enough to cause the Adjuster not to fully inflate, and become lazy. This causes it to have a tiny gap between it and the lifter. So, in a rather non-synchronous way, it will tick as that tiny gap opens just slightly with each cycle of the lifter. As you increase engine RPM, the tick may become slightly more synchronous and noticeable until the engine RPM is high enough to make the oil pressure go above 30psi. Once RPM reaches close to 3,000RPM and the oil bypass then closes, this high pressure also fully inflates the HLA, and no more noise. To stop the noise, I use Ceratec. Ceratec increases the lubricity of the oil to a point where tight fitting HLA's will inflate easier, and make the ticking go away. The amount of Ceratec needed to stop the ticking varies with each car, as those tiny gaps slightly differ from car to car. My car only requires about 100ml (1/3 bottle) to make the noise go away. When I give it a fresh oil change, I start the car and let it warm up to hot idle. I then slowly pour in Ceratec while at hot idle until the ticking stops (~100ml). That way I can use one bottle for 3 oil changes. I use Quaker State Ultimate Durability 5w-30, with only 1/3 bottle Ceratec (~$50 per oil change). The cost for oil is much less than trying to use boutique oil, which is not really necessary, unless the engine is for heavy duty use or frequent racing.

[@Condor1970]

@@BeardedFordTech I know the recommended weight is 5w-20. However, in 2018+, the manual does say for track use, they say to use 5w-30, as the higher viscosity provides better protection. Main reason they went to 5w-20 is to increase fleet wide GPM for gov't CAFE standards. I discussed this with Ford, and they do allow full time use of 5w-30 oil without affecting the warranty for normal use. In fact, some dealers and Roush warranteed dealers will recommend 5w-50 Motor Craft Full Synthetic for people who have superchargers installed and drag racing.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@Condor1970 I knew about the 5w50. Coworker had a Roush. He used it cause he had to. So all those warranties i did for wrong oil could have been customer pay. Thank you for sharing with me. I don't put mine on the track though. I have sportbikes for that. Anyway. Have a good one and thanks for the informative comments! Much appriciated. Just looked at my manual. It does say track use recommended 5w30. Here I am telling people to look in their manual and I don't have one. I had to look on ford pass for my manual. Again thank you

[@granthenneke]

Is it normal to have a consistent tick only at idle? Mine ticks only at operating temperature.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@granthenneke yes. Mine does too. It's completely normal. The ticking your probably hearing is the high pressure fuel pump when stopped at a light or just idling. You can hear my pump and injectors. I wouldn't worry unless it's gets older with RPM and does not stop

[@JorgeMoren0]

I bought my ‘19 GT MT with 17,000 km, now at 21,000 km I’m starting to hear piston slap between 1600-2600 rpm, it isn’t loud but it is there (a bit more evident when cold start), hear it right in the passenger side as the guy in the video mention. Car isn’t under warranty anymore but I bought an engine and transmission insurance. Is there something I could do to stop it from progressing? Have the car for only 1 d*mn month and don’t want to start the calvary of an engine replacement as it doesn’t seem to affect yet. Sh*t I love this car in velocity blue but don’t know if I’m getting it right. Just read your 5w30 oil recommendation, guess I’m beginning with that.

[@bl4d3runn3rX]

I came up with the Ceratec back in 2018, it fixed it for my 2017 Mustang GT. Did a lot of research on why it mostly happened after the first oil change and I found out that Ford put some oil additive with the factory oil in the cars and after the first change, they won't do that anymore, that's how I came up with the Ceratec. Works like a charm.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Yeah but you have to keep using it and it doesn't work on all of them. Tried it on a neighbors. Didn't work. Run amsoil in mine. It stopped.

[@E85_STI]

I am going to use Amsoil only on the s650 but I’m going to see what happens and I hope mine doesn’t.

[@taintfactree3259]

I have daily driven my 2019 mustang gt 6 speed for a year and a half now with just over 5000 miles. I gotta say it is a well built car. Mine has the tick but runs great no issues at all and seams the tick is only during idle. Always follow break in procedures and you have no worries.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Never had issues with mine. Yes the tick is at idle. And your right. Ford came out with the break in procedure for the S550 (2015-present) I was a tech there for 6 years and we would always tell customers. Some would listen some wouldn't. Break in procedure is as follows for S550 mustangs 2015-2021 for people who don't know. Thank you for bringing up a great point. The vehicle requires a break-in period. Drive your new vehicle at least 100 mi (160 km) before performing extended wide open throttle maneuvers and at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km) before performance or competition conditions. Mine runs like a champ!

[@predalienftw]

hey put liquic molly ceratec in your oil, and it'll go away. i put it in my 17 and it fixed it immediately

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@predalienftw I'm not a fan of ceratech. Liquid moly makes some great stuff. But ceratech I'm not fond of. Buddy put it in his toyota tacoma. And it needed a new engine. I've heard people say it makes it stop. But it doesn't bother me and mine doesn't really do it.

[@predalienftw]

@@BeardedFordTech i can tell you that an oil additive wouldnt be the cause of a blown engine, the product is worth considering if the click begins to bother you

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@predalienftw it never has bothered me. I worked at Ford for 6 years. I'm just not fond of any kind of additive. A treatment is fine like Cerma coating. It just uses the oil to carry it. It is not a additive to make it thicker or anything. Liquid moly makes some great products. There's literally nothing wrong with the bbq tick. Annoying yes. Engine damage no. I'm just not the type of person to put an additive in everytime I change my oil. I didn't say the ceratec was the problem of why it needed a new engine. Just so happened it was after it. Course toyota never told him. I've only seen an engine fail cause of additive one time in my entire mechanic career. It was a 2004 GMC sierra the guy put lucas in it. That stuff is thick. Oil starvation spun two rod bearings. My car has been Cerma treated. Come to think of it I don't think it ever ticked or it does it ever so slightly I just don't pay attention to it. Not hating on liquid moly or people who use it. If it works it works and that's great.

[@santodegennaro7620]

How did the cerma work out for you?? Decreased tick? How do you like it vs ceretec?? Any pros or cons your aware of? Do you think any of these products will quiet down the " spark knock " at idle you explaind to me the other day?? Btw thanks so much for the reply. I realy love this car so far and that set my mind at ease.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Cerma didn't do that great. It is not a "self cleaning oil". I don't use their product anymore after doing some oil testing. I left this video up so you could hear the noise. So just ignore the cerma. As far as ceretec. Some guys use it and say it works. Others said it doesn't. You have to put it in at every oil change. I actually use Amsoil. Nothing is going to get rid of the "spark knock". Just run a higher octane gas and every now and then a octane booster. It will quiet down. With Amsoil it may do the tick on startup after an oil change but will go away or quiet down a lot. You can also run 5w30 instead of the 5w20 that's helps a little too.

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

I have a n 18 GT Mustang with 42000 miles. I purchased this car brand new. 6 speed manual. I love the car. Question I have is about better oil to use. 5-20 or 5-30? or ?

[@BeardedFordTech]

5W20. 5w30 on the 2018 is recommended for track.

[@clarisagrimaldo904]

I’m having this problem with my 2019 GT and when I run it the service engine starts flash in but it will turn off .

[@BeardedFordTech]

@clarisagrimaldo904 flashing engine light is a misfire. Might want to get that checked out. You may have cylinder 1 scoring which is different than this.

[@jesp5842]

Great video. I had a 19 GT and later got a 2019 f150 5.0. My GT never had the tick but a lot of friends did. Luck ran out with the f150. Do you know of a replacement oil pan, like a metal one or idk? Any advice on replacing the f150 manifold to a GT/350 ? Seen a lot of videos but were only up to 2017, so I don’t know what manifold would be a direct match to my 2019 f150

[@BeardedFordTech]

Replacing the oil pan isn't going to make the noise go away. However if you want a better one go with banks. I don't have a video on the GT350 removal. Are you wanting to swap out intakes or something? Not all of the mustangs and f150's have the BBQ tick. It's sporadic. I'll also recommend a banks pedal monster foe your truck. Unleash that hidden power.

[@MichaelS884]

I have a 2020 GT 5.0 PP2 with tick in medium to high rpms in first gear, then disappears until I’m just cruising along in 3rd and slightly raise rpm until a very distinct ticking noise occurs but goes away when I increase rpms. Any ideas? I have warranty until 2030. Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@MichaelS884 spark knock. Normal truck doesn't it too.

[@MichaelS884]

@ thank you !!

[@BeardedFordTech]

@MichaelS884 your very welcome.

[@JorgeMoren0]

I bought my ‘19 GT MT with 17,000 km, now at 21,000 km I’m starting to hear piston slap between 1600-2600 rpm, it isn’t loud but it is there (a bit more evident when cold start), hear it right in the passenger side as you mention. Car isn’t under warranty anymore but I bought an engine and transmission insurance. Is there something I could do to stop it from progressing? Have the car for only 1 d*mn month and don’t want to start the calvary of an engine replacement as it doesn’t seem to affect yet. Sh*t I love this car in velocity blue but don’t know if I’m getting it right.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Does the noise go away or get louder with engine rpm? Piston slap noise does not go away. Gets louder and louder. To be sure you can pull the spark plug and look down inside with a camera. But the also have water pump noise. Check that out too. If it is piston slap it should be covered under power train warranty

[@rjmorgan8820]

So I have a 2016 mustang gt and after I did a oil change for it and I get a clicking sound from my EVAP sensor up from and I only hear it around like 2-3k rpms and then stop hearing it but like driving around at like 1-2 gear I hear like a clicking noise like a flap hitting something and it drives me nuts but can’t fix it. But if I unplug my evap sensor it stops, even tho I just replace that sensor

[@BeardedFordTech]

Clicking means it's working. It's purging. All of them do that. Even my ranger

[@jeremyswalley8625]

I’ve heard the noises the f-150’s, Explores and Expeditions get a completely different sound!! That’s valve slapping with a loss of power and gets louder as you accelerate that’s definitely a problem!! Nothing ticks like a 4 cylinder though and nothing is wrong with them. The timing chain clank is very unique you’ll never confuse that noise!!

[@BeardedFordTech]

Valve slapping? You mean piston slapping? There are cases where cylinder one was scoring due to the plasma liners. Those the noise does get louder with rpm. The BBQ tick doesn't. F150 does it too and the diesel type knock noise mostly heard on the passenger side which can be quieter with higher octane fuel. Explorers f150s(with the v6) expeditions get cam phaser rattle on startup. That is fixed first with a pcm reprogram then if it still does it new cam phasers. We have to go through the process first. Engines do make a lot of noise. The 4 cylinders mainly just high pressure fuel pump and injectors. Yeah timing chains is just like the phaser noise. It's a rattle sounds like something is coming apart.

[@fordracing5oh]

Gen 1 120k just started ticking. I am go change the lifter and hydraulic roller l. It’s only happening above bank 3 where the valve covers at. I drove this morning no tick sounds only at a certain rpm.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Bank 3? You mean cylinder 3. Third one back on passenger side? If it's a lifter it would do it all the time. Not just certain rpm

[@fordracing5oh]

@@BeardedFordTech I’ll keep you updated on what’s happening.

[@fordracing5oh]

@@BeardedFordTech it went away now. I put addictives in oil. I forgot to tell you that the engine have been running for almost 2 years straight. Started back driving it suddenly gone.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@fordracing5oh had to get oil up there. And quit putting additives in the oil. If ylu have to add them then you need a different brand. A good quality oil has all the additives you need

[@E85_STI]

I have an s650 and it’s due for its first change but they do have metal pans again so I hope mine doesn’t do it but I do hear ceretec helps.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@E85_STI it's going to do it. Don't put ceretec in there. Reason being is it counteracts with all the other additives in the oil. The tick isn't hurting anything

[@johnc1486]

Great! explanation . I have a 2019 Bullitt, with the tick you talk about once in a while. To me an old timer it sounds like a lifter, however i'm sure it's what you're saying. One question I have is break-in oil? I was at my local Ford dealer today, wanted them to check my oil. Yes! sounds stupid that I guy who's rebuilt countless 289's and chevy 327's would ask how to check the oil. Book says check the oil with a fully warmed up engine, just allow the car to sit for 20min or so in order to let the oil drain back into the sump. When I went to the dealer today, they said "only check the oil when the engine is cold and has been sitting over night". Well whether checkin cold or hot the level still sits at the "ADD" reference on the stick. They then asked if I've had the oil changed since new? I told them that the car has only 7,300 miles now, and it's on it's third oil change. Their comment was "oh that engine has break-in oil from the factory and is supposed to stay in the engine for 3000-5000 miles. Changing the oil before that can compromise the engine. I reviewed the folder on my car, and saw that the Ford dealer that sold me the car new, scheduled the first checkup and oil service @ 500 miles. And that is when it was done. Sorry for this long story. In a nutshell: 1: Does Ford put special break-in oil in 2019 5.0 engines? 2: Any harm in the dealership changing the oil after the 1st. 500 miles? 3: Check oil hot or cold? Thanks

[@BeardedFordTech]

Not a long story lol. Your car comes factory filled with 5w20 synthetic blend motorcraft oil. There is no break in oil. I don't know why they said 500 miles. Maybe missed a 0? Never go over 5,000 miles on an oil change unless you are using a superior oil. Like amsoil. It's what I use in all my stuff. The XL boosted good for 12,000 miles (just in case I miss my 5,000). You can check the oil before you start it. Pull the dipstick wipe clean reinsert then check to make sure you have oil. Then let it run to get to operating temp. Let it sit 5 min not 20. Then check. Those cars take 10 quarts of oil. I've come across issues where techs were only putting in 8-8.5. Motorcraft synthetic is a great oil too if you know your going to be changing it every 5,000 miles. So to answer your questions. 1. They do not use break in oil 2. Won't hurt it to change it at 500. But it was pointless cause there is no break in oil. 3. Best reading is hot. Let it sit 5 min after running to operating temp. Any other questions. Just ask!

[@johnc1486]

Wow! thanks for the quick response. As you confirmed, oil change at the first 500 miles did no harm to the engine, just possible overkill and a waste of oil. As well Ford does not fill the crankcase with special break in oil from the factory. I will check the oil in the AM cold and again after warming up the engine and allowing it to sit for 5 min per your recommendation. And you are correct! the techs under filled the engine on the last oil change. I noticed the low oil reading right away. The same service advisor that told me about the break in oil, also said that the coyote engines use a lot of oil by design . Not burns but uses. I know the Voodoo? Shelby engine had oil consumption issues, but never had heard of any such issue with the Coyote engine.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@johnc1486 only on the 2018 f150 with the coyote. That's the only one I came across with oil consumption. Other than that. That service advisor is trying to cover his story now. He didn't want to admit it was low on oil and they didn't know what they were doing. And your welcome for the response. That's why I'm here.

[@maximinras]

Hey man really good informative videis. I just bought a 2018 f-150 with the 5.0 two weeks ago. It definitely has the tick. I thought something was wrong until I saw your video so now I'm hoping everything's ok. I want to try the cerma treatment and motor oil. The manual says 5W20 do you think 5W30 would be better to try to get rid of the tick or should I just do the 5W20 like the manual says? Thanks

[@BeardedFordTech]

Always go with what manufacturer recommends. So 5w20 it is. One of my friends has a 2019 and his does it too. Runs like a champ though. He did Cerma as well. Not near as noticable.

[@maximinras]

@@BeardedFordTech Thanks man I appreciate your help

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@maximinras Anytime

[@maximinras]

@@BeardedFordTech Sorry one more question. Does using this stuff void your warranty?

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@maximinras No it does not. Actually using the wrong weight oil does however void your warranty. If you took it in for an engine problem just say cylinder scoring. The first thing they do is an oil sample. If it calls for 5w20 and it comes back as 5w30. It's on you. Warranty won't cover it.

[@optimusprime6436]

It's quite interesting that even after 10 years after the introduction of the coyote motor not even ford can determine the actual cause of the ticking. And yes I own a 2018 GT PP1.

[@BeardedFordTech]

When I worked at Ford we would have to call tech line to verify. I'm sure the know the answer but it's not causing engine damage or a safety concern so no need to put out a recall or warranty repair. It would cost them money that's what we were told. If it was a concern then they would find a fix. But I totally agree with you. I want to see video of your car!

[@air4045]

They fucked up. Simple. $50k vehicle with a tick🤡.

[@ihateyou3836]

@@BeardedFordTech I posted a few comments asking you some questions on Apex Auto Repairs I think the account was. On his video you said that his sounded like piston slap, which mine sounds identical to his, and that was not the same as what you displayed here. Sorry for leaving so many comments everywhere I just would really appreciate your input. I also have a 2018 GT PP1, with a Borla Atak Cat Back. I’d post videos just for you, I want to make sure it’s running healthy first tho😅

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@ihateyou3836 it's hard to keep up with all the comments. I do apologize. I think he said his ended up being normal after taking it to dealer. Cylinder scoring is what I meant not piston slap. It is also hard to hear in some videos people send. But you can shoot me an email with a video and I'll take a listen.

[@Ericberkman03]

I've got a coyote 5.0 2016 F150. Same noise (I think). Thinking of going with 5w50. Any idea if the oil pump is engineered to handle that additional weight? Worried about burn out of it. Thanks

[@BeardedFordTech]

I wouldn't put 5w50 in it. Your not going to do anything but put heavier oil in it and possible cause more damage. It won't make the noise go away.

[@kamrynmcdougall2669]

So I have a tick that happens periodically and it speeds up when accelerating but it does go away after awhile of driving? So it’s probably not the notorious engine tick?

[@BeardedFordTech]

@kamrynmcdougall2669 it more than likely is. The BBQ tick can be heard all the way up til about 2k rpm even while driving. It usually goes away after engine is warm although you may still hear it slightly. Then you have spark knock (like a rattle noise) on deceleration. Run a high octane fuel.

[@kamrynmcdougall2669]

@@BeardedFordTech thank you sir! I have been running regular 87 straight. Now that you say that, I have heard the tick more since switching from 91. Thanks for your knowledge:)

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@kamrynmcdougall2669 your welcome. Run the highest octane at the pump. They don't like low grade

[@SumDayDriver]

My 16 just passed 120k regular maintenance previous owner hit a deer on the front left insurance fixed it and they traded it in at 60k no issues with the car besides warped heads because (im assuming because this is normally how it happens on stock cars) that at some point they had been removed and put back on but not torqued correctly otherwise my car has done gods work honestly i daily it and beat the shit out of it rain snow summer or winter she does great Anyone who hates on these motors has zero idea what they are talking about in terms of strength My dads 2018 is on stock internals a e85/turbo tune with some bolt ons and hes ran it like that for well over 50k miles with no issues or signs of increased engine wear

[@BeardedFordTech]

@SumDayDriver yeah if you takes the heads off there is a special sequence you have to follow with new bolts. Otherwise they warp. A lot of people hating on the engine don't even own the car (or the truck) they are beasts.

[@slowrides9106]

Mine I just bought for my 1194video channel is ticking, I gotta figure out how to get rid of it for sure, the tick not the car

[@BeardedFordTech]

You can't. It's been around since 2011

[@slowrides9106]

@@BeardedFordTech lol I know it, my issue is I build high dollar mustangs on my 1194video channel and use the coyote and this is the first one I’ve gotten that made noise like that

[@Modsbymatt]

Do they not check the dip stick after changing the oil??

[@BeardedFordTech]

It's full. The tick is normal. Nothing to do with oil level. The 3.6 you heard was lifter failure. Nothing to do with oil level. Just a crap design

[@Omar-g8p8b]

On my 2017 V8, the problem turned out to be in the dealer OIL CHANGE. Ford dealers are not ptting enough oil in their engines. Not enough oil causes other issues. My valve pins bent at one point and i had to rebuild the head. The problem STOPPED once i changed my oil in a drive thru place. I don't have that problem anymore since i ditched the dealer and their manufacturer poor quality control and assessment. Ford dealer re-built my 2017 v8 engine to get rid of the ticking the first time. And it worked till the next oil change. That was before the manufacturer said it's normal to get the ticking after the first oil change, and they won't fix anything. The service guy told me it's like a cataletic converter cooling down. a seriously unreleated made up answer! just reminded me of the mechanics that tell women they need to change their blinker fluids! That day was the last time i step into a Ford service center. Which is after owning 4 different Mustangs, and i will not buy another because i don't trust the maintenance nor the warranty anymore.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@Omar-g8p8b the 17 on tske like 8 quarts. 2018 and newer takes 10. So what about all the ones who do their own oil changes. The type writer tick isn't caused by lack of oil. That was just your dealer quick lube places being lazy. It will do it again. I promise. And it's not a catalytic converter cooling down. Wow that was a stupid answer to give you. It happens when it's running not shut off. Stupid service writers. There is literally nothing wrong. My 18 has like 30k miles on it. Still does it after oil change.

[@DKFlax]

Hey beard Ford Tech thanks for the video yeah I just bought a brand new 2023 GT California Special yesterday and I noticed when I'm idling my windows down near a wall or from outside near the driver side I hear a tick tick tick tick tick tick tick when it's idling.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Indeed. It's the bbq tick. Usually heard after the first oil change. And can be heard to about 1200 rpms.

[@DKFlax]

@@BeardedFordTech yeah I haven't received my first oil change yet still the same oil that came with it do you think that's what it is? I'll probably call the dealership tomorrow just to make sure...

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@DKFlax how many miles? They make all sorts of funky noises at idle. Usually the bbq tick is heard after an oil change when you start it while it's warming up. There also a diesel type knock noise which is normal. Run high octane gas to minimize that. Injectors and high pressure fuel pump also make a loud tick at idle.

[@DKFlax]

@@BeardedFordTech got you. Thanks I feel better now I was worried that I was getting piston slap or something bad but that's rare I mean that's not going to happen with a brand new car right?

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@DKFlax it can. Usually cylinder 1 scoring. I haven't come across it brand new. Usually they have some miles when that happens if it happens. Cylinder slap won't make a tick noise though.

[@ChaddyDaddy1324]

I bought my 2017 gt used and noticed the tick the second i drove it off the lot lol, same noise you have, comes and goes and is 100% intermittent, some days i hear it more than others and it can be annoying but this video makes me feel much better about it!

[@BeardedFordTech]

Yup if it's intermittent it's ok. Glad I could help you out 🤘

[@onvlader]

I heard my 17 making that noise today. But kinda increases a little when I rev up!.

[@triston2735]

@@onvlader mine will sound a little louder up to 1k to 1.5k rpm but after that will go away.

[@oscartorres2026]

Thanks for the video I feel so much better. Keep the videos coming

[@BeardedFordTech]

Anytime. more videos in the works!

[@stepheneckart1416]

Has the Cermec oil been doing well for you? I been thinking about using their 5w30 for my 2021 GT.

[@BeardedFordTech]

No. I stopped using it after doing an oil analysis. I know this video is pretty old. What they state on the bottle and their claims are just not true. I run Amsoil. Never had a problem with any Amsoil product.

[@RMAGarage]

I have read in your comments that you use Amsoil in you Mustang instead of additives. Did you use the OE, extended life, or the Signature Series?

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@RMAGarage XL series I run XL in all my vehicles.

[@RMAGarage]

@@BeardedFordTech Thanks for the info. I used the OE oil for the first time and just came across your comment. I can try the XL on the next oil change.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@RMAGarage xl seems to work better where I am for.some reason

[@Car_nage]

You made me feel a lot better bro lol I been hearing this fir about 2 months on my 2021 mustang GT

[@BeardedFordTech]

Normal characteristic my friend! Enjoy that ride!!!!

[@codienejody68]

I just took my 2021 to get a oil change at Ford and it started ticking has 5900 miles

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@codienejody68 that's right about the time it starts. Right after the first oil change. Did they put 10 quarts in it? Some of those quick lane guys don't know and only put 8. Other than that yes that's when it starts. It will go away at about 70% oil life raining. Then come back at next oil change. Mine stopped when I switched to amsoil.

[@codienejody68]

@@BeardedFordTech I told them to add 10 quarts but idk if they did or not

[@codienejody68]

@@BeardedFordTech I’m reading the paperwork they gave me and it says 10quarts but prior to the oil change no ticking nothing

[@Ripper2524]

I just bought a used 2017 mustang gt premium 6 speed manual with 9,800 miles. I just started noticing the tick sound coming from under the car on the driver side maybe from the oil pan. I notice it at ideal in my garage but can’t hear anything while out driving around or even stopped at stop lights. I took a some videos of the sound as I increased the rpm’s to 1500-2000. I just changed the oil to royal purple and on start up it seemed like the tick got a little louder than it was. I’m gonna drive it some more tomorrow to see if it quiets back down.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Royal purple not that great. I personally am not a fan. I would change that. However it is your car. It is up to you.

[@Tlopez0]

I’m looking at this 2017 at the dealer and I here it and it made me scared to buy it. It’s a tic and when I rev it to like 2K rpm it gets a bit louder than goes away comes back

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@Tlopez0 BBQ tick.is heard when you start it. As it warms up. Can be heard up to about 2k rpm

[@Tlopez0]

@@BeardedFordTech so I heard it when it was turned on and then I went to test drive it. And the car drove fine got it up to 90MPH came back and I still heard the slight ticking it’s not super loud but it can be heard and especially from under the passenger side

[@BeardedFordTech]

@Tlopez0 yep it's random. When you shut it off an hear it that's the exhaust cooling off. It may not do it when you start it up again. It's so random.

[@jokerr1391]

I hope you can help please , Iv just noticed mine after a service done yesterday 🥲 when idling it doesn’t make the ticking sound , but when I go up through the revs it kicks in , and disappears around 4500 rpms , is this normal or should I be worried ? Its a mustang gt 2017 , and the sound is coming from the bottom by wheel , Many thanks

[@BeardedFordTech]

Let it idle and warm up. See if it does it. Email me a video of idling. And one with revving.

[@jokerr1391]

@@BeardedFordTech thanks for getting back to me really appreciate it , also I got it wrong about the rpms , around 3,500 - 4,000 rpms the tick disappears , when the car is warm warmed up it doesn’t do it when idling , only when going up through the revs , also can I have your email address please , thanks

[@johnsricke7236]

I bought mine new , 2019 pp1 , change the oil at 1052 . I noticed a noise coming from the top of the engine and I can actually feel it by touching the fuel lines and the intake runners . It's intermittent and random . It's sounds like tapping on the composite intake with a small hammer or screw driver . I do not hear this when it's cold and I can hear it only at idle . Today it was doing it on the drive around town . After returning home I had the wife work the throttle and 1500 and hold and again at 3k and hold . It disappears with increase engine speeds . Turn it off for and few minutes , fired it up and it was gone again like it always is . Again random , broken and worn out parts don't heal them selves . My question is relief valve for the fuel pump ? You mentioned a valve in the intake ? Cam phasers doing their thing ? These engines are noisey compared to the engines of the early days with no FI and having four cams and 32 valves , there's a lot going on . My Vette has a 383 , solid lift flat tappet and it sounds like singer sewing machine . Again bad bearings and worn cylinders don't heal them selves . Got to be something simple or it would have blown up by now .

[@BeardedFordTech]

Ye the fuel pump is located on the right hand side next to coil number 3. It takes fuel pressure from 65psi to 2600psi. To keep the fuel rails full. This happens at different RPMS and engine load. And is commanded by the PCM. There is a valve yes. It also takes into consideration the advancement or retard of timing due to phasers. As far as intake runners. Look on the back of the intake. See that valve. Some people have unplugged it and the noise you described went away. Plug it back in and it's random. Like you said broken parts don't fix themselves

[@johnsricke7236]

@@BeardedFordTech I knew it was something simple and explainable . I bought mine at Lebanon Ford , they regularly sell dealer boosted mustangs and trucks . People come all the way from Washington state just to get a Whipple, Or Roush boosted vehicle . I never heard of any problems . I nice to hear from an actual ford mech that works on these things . People need to stop listening to the flea bitten range bums on here . Also I'm willing to bet most of the people who have problems with the 5.0 have beaten thier cars right off the lot and couldn't tell the difference between a speed wrench and a fit em all . Smokey Y. Would be very impressed by this rig .

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@johnsricke7236 it is true. A lot of the complaints are from people who A. Don't own the car and just hear it. Or B. Buy one a drive the crap out of it from day one. Like the MT82 manual transmission. That's what I have. People have experienced 3rd gear lockout and even broken shift forks. All due to driving the piss out of it doing hard pulls and jamming into gear. The fix would be A. Get rid of factory clutch and put a higher rated horsepower one in. B. Change out the plastic clutch fluid line for a steel braid one. C. Change out the clutch return spring for a steeda 35lb spring. And D. At least let it warm up a bit before doing hard pulls. A lot of the ones I see are people who have never owned a mustang before. They are great cars. Just can't abuse them all the time. Where are you from?

[@johnsricke7236]

@@BeardedFordTech Ohio , 25 miles north of Cincinnati . These cars are pretty evil and I can see why the bone yards are littered with them . I have a 77 Vette , 383 art carr trans , 2800 conv , 4:11's . I thought it was evil , runs 12's on street tires , but that changed when I unplugged the car under the hood and took it out . Things can get out of control fast . I plugged it back in . I have a ten speed .

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@johnsricke7236 I'm in North Carolina the ten speeds I'm not fond of. They came out cause Chevrolet and ford wanted to team up. Has all Chevy internals. All electronic except for the park pawl. It is a pain in the ass. There has been a few issues with them too. A lot of people using the paddle shifters and destroys the trans.

[@KG-yu7el]

The high pressure fuel pump on a V6 F-150 also makes a "typewriter" click, is that normal as well? No change to gas mileage, no warning lights, and I'm not sure what the fuel rail pressure should be either.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Yes. That is normal .it uses an extra lobe on the cam to pump and electronic. Fuel pressure from the pump is 43 psi. Fuel pressure at the high pressure pump is around 2900 psi

[@KG-yu7el]

@@BeardedFordTech Awesome thanks a bunch man! Love the mustang too.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@KG-yu7el anytime man anytime. Thank you 😊

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@KG-yu7el gonna release a video tonight or tomorrow on how to get better mpg/performance with 1 item. Stay tuned

[@eremyjay]

Would it go away if I replaced the plastic oil pan with steel ?

[@BeardedFordTech]

No. The 2011-2017 have metal oil pans. Still does it. Noise is just louder on the 2018-present. It's not the oil pan making the noise. It's inside the engine. But it's not hurting anything or destroying the engine. They have been doing it since 2011

[@eremyjay]

@@BeardedFordTech fair enough, would you suggest Rislone products as second choice ?

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@eremyjay in this video I used cerma oil. I did it caused they asked. It did help but the noise was still there. Just not as loud. I am an amsoil dealer and run it in all my vehicles and motorcycles. Even my lawnmower. I would suggest using it. Not cause I'm a dealer but as a technician I stand behind their product. Never once had an issue with it.

[@huntercrabtree7912]

Is this still normal for a tick under that front driver side wheel ona 2022?

[@BeardedFordTech]

Yes. Supposedly the 2024 doesn't do it. They redesigned the engines for the 2024. But for a 2022. Yes the BBQ tick is normal.

[@Anas1i]

What about 2014 mustang 5.0 and I just own it with 90,000 km. And I change the oil 5w30 so the tick goes away and still hear it. My friend said it's normal for mustang is it fine? Or should I put Cerma? I'm so worried about it :(

[@BeardedFordTech]

Don't put Cerma that company is a rip and it will still tick. Send me a video in email of the noise. Email is in about me

[@Anas1i]

@@BeardedFordTech thx i just sent it.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@Anas1i normal injector tick. And BBQ tick. Keep it maintained and drive

[@richieski4479]

Anthony what is the cylinder scoring you referred to at the 3 min mark? I have the ticking sounds like a lifter tick to me and it's most prominent at cylinder 1 passenger front nothing from the drivers side. Even used a stethoscope and that first cylinder is making the most if not all of the ticking. typewriter, lifter whatever it is beyond annoying. How would I know if it was cylinder scoring

[@richieski4479]

man I checked out a few more videos it seems I have the direct injection pump noise. Consistent tick tick tick

[@BeardedFordTech]

A good way to check for cylinder scoring is pull the spark plug. Get a borescope camera and stick it down there and look. Yes the direct injection pumps always tick. My ranger has that same direct injection tick. Cylinder scoring noise will not go away. And will get louder with rpms

[@BeardedFordTech]

Cylinder scoring is when the piston isn't moving straight on the up or down stroke. It's at a slight angle and it scrapes the cylinder walls. And it also scrapes the skirt of the piston. Only way to fix it. Replace the block

[@engelbalbuena1390]

Thanks bro I have a 2019 gt n that rattle had me going crazy going to put cerma (to be clear that's 10qt of cerma or can u mix it) what oil filter do you recommend n what transmission fluid n additive do recommend

[@BeardedFordTech]

I actually ran Cerma oil 10 qts. Until time to change. Then I switch to amsoil. I'm an amsoil dealer. I run the xl boosted. Trans fluid I have the Mt 82 manual trans so 3 qts of dct fluid shifts much smoother. The oil filter I use is Purolator boss. Good for 15k miles. No transmission additive is recommended with amsoil cause it has all the additives you need. Rear end I also run amsoil. Don't need friction modifier as it's already in there. If you want amsoil let me know. I can give you a link to sign up to save 25% on your order. Free shipping over $100 free swag. Lots of good perks

[@BeardedFordTech]

I used the cerma when I first got it because the oil has the treatment in it and it treated the engine. But i'll go ahead and leave the link for you here for the amsoil. bit.ly/3jDXLDa And the very best wiper blades you could ever use are here. the link has a 5% off code applied and free shipping. these are what i run on mine. Still on there too. Been like 3 months and no streaking or noise. www.raineater.com/?apply_coupon=AnthonyH2021

[@engelbalbuena1390]

@@BeardedFordTech yes send me the link

[@engelbalbuena1390]

What do you recommend for a automatic transmission

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@engelbalbuena1390 The Amsoil signature series fuel efficient synthetic automatic transmission fluid for the 10R80 automatic transmission. Part number ATLPK-EA.

[@averyhogg86]

is it normal for it to increase as u rev up to like 1-2k rpm? mine sounds just like yours, very inconsistent, but when i accelerate i hear the noise increasing.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@averyhogg86 yes. Can be heard up to 1800 rpms.

[@crazychris7417]

So I’m looking at a 2021 (maybe 2020) I guess my question for you and any other mustang owners in here. I’ve had two mustangs so far both 4.6s and both lasted me. How much do you guys trust these gen 3 coyotes? The tick does concern me a little, but if you guys are enjoying and beating on these things with no issues then I do feel better. I would go a step up on oil like I always have and run the 5w30, I would hate to take the jump to a dodge or Chevy. Looking at an A10 for weekend racing and the wife can actually drive 😂 Thanks guys.

[@BeardedFordTech]

The tick has actually been around since 2011. It is not causing any damage and the vehicle is strong. Fun to beat around in. Please don't go to dodge it Chevy as you will spend more time getting it fixed and will be very unhappy with it. You can run 5w30 in it no harm will be done.

[@johnsricke7236]

Did some research , charge motion control valves , they butterflies , mounted on a shaft . There is one for every cylinder and they control low speed intake velocity .

[@BeardedFordTech]

Indeed. That's the electronic solenoid on the back of the intske

[@anthonys3906]

@@BeardedFordTechjust to clarify he means the intake runner flaps inside the manifold. Apparently that is reason the f150 knock/tick is so much louder along with more engine bay space to reverb sound. The flaps help with torque down low it ms advisable not to delete them on the f150. My 18 f150 knocks/ticks loudly at idle and under 800rpm so I don’t worry about mine. The 1-2 gear whine and vct rattle at 1200rpm lift off drive me way further up a wall 😂. Runs strong at 130k though!

[@Steadierpark]

My 6.7 Cummins has the same typewriter tick after an oil change. People saying it’s the hydraulic lifters (19+ trucks) destroying the cam. Some say it a thrust bearing. Some say dodge replaced the cam and lifters.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Not sure about the Cummins. I'll check with my mechanic he just came from Chrysler. And has a 2020

[@buckeyemoosehunter]

Everything I’ve read says spun rod bearing? Is this incorrect? I’ve also heard that you could run an engine with a spun rod bearing for 300,000 or maybe it will only run for 30 miles? But either way if you’re buying new and making payments, seems like something I might wanna steer clear of and that sucks cause I’m a huge Ford guy 😢

[@BeardedFordTech]

Did you seriously read that? Wgever you read that, you need to stay away from it. Your telling me every mustang and f150 from 2011-present that has the BBQ tick is a spin bearing? Where there's a tsb explaining what it is. It is a completely normal noise. Nothing wrong. The only noise you should be worried about is cylinder one scoring. And it sounds way different. A spun rod bearing sounds like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZuci5Rtn7h6eZo

[@buckeyemoosehunter]

@@BeardedFordTech I’m not trying to say that’s what’s going on with all of them. It definitely seems like that’s what was going on with the 1st gens or at least early 1st gens. But what I don’t understand is how could allot of these make the same noise in the same place as the 1st gens and it not be the same issue? I’m sure you’ve watched the same KZbin videos I have on Everything wrong with a 5.0 coyote? If not search that and watch, it’s a really informative video.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@buckeyemoosehunter yeah I've seen them. It's been going on since 2011. Supposedly fixed in 2024. But apparently not. I have a sub with a 2024 and his does it. It's not rod bearing though. There is a lot of misinformation on the 5.0. It's a great engine. Yeah it has a few minor flaws. But all engines do.

[@bradsheetz]

I figured that the assembly lube being cleaned out of everything from that first oil change is the reason behind the "tick" being audible after the first oil change. Thoughts? I just bought a 2019 GT a week ago, when I started it for the test drive no tick. Only had 3k miles, when I came to pick it up, the dealer serviced it, oil change, etc. When I started it up to drive home the tick was there. I did a massive amount of research prior to buying so the noise didn't bother me, she runs amazing!

[@BeardedFordTech]

Not really assembly lube. Most manufacturers assemble dry. That is great logical thinking though and it does make sense. And you only hear it after the first oil change. It's not hurting anything and no engine damage is occuring because of it. It can be annoying. But if your like me a car that runs great like that with no mechanical failure and no harm being done I can live with it. It's my favorite car and being a ford tech I drive different ones. Some tick some don't. Even the senior master techs say the same thing. Just keep your oil changed between 3-5k miles and you should be fine. Enjoy that car!!

[@richiepawlowski6848]

So the direct injection pump noise is normal? That chopping typewriter machine sound up top?

[@BeardedFordTech]

Yes. I have a 2019 here with me now makes the same noise.

[@BeardedFordTech]

I'm actually going to go live here in a few min. With this 2019 Bullitt I have here

[@Selfcustody90]

2020 mustang gt, I just realized after i changed engine oil There is ticking sound, i thought it was shockwave So i changed But the sound from engine. So no harm for engine then its ok I have another concern If i hit 6-7k rpm I smell burn(aircon on) Where this come from?

[@BeardedFordTech]

Ticking noise is normal after oil change. That's the BBQ tick. As far as a burn smell. Did you spill any oil on the exhaust manifold? Other than that I have never come across this concern

[@Selfcustody90]

@@BeardedFordTech recently Exhaust motors (2pcs) are broken So i open full exhaust manually Then .. uhmm i use mustang daily to release stress I hit 180kph daily When the gear is about 2nd to 3rd I hit rpm 6-7k Then from the aircon i smell the burn, Im thinking maybe fluid is burnt , i put mustang today at dealership To change transmission oil to check Fyi mile is 21,000 km Yes sir after i watched your vid, ticking bbq is no harm to car Do solved 🤣 But sir do u concern any other reason about burn smell? Smells like.. plastic+rubber burnt smell After change transmission fluid, ill try run again, but then dealer said Not normal people hit 6-7k rpm at city driving 🤣🤣lmfao Maybe mission plates burnt? Or fluid burnt?

[@BeardedFordTech]

@2023-6btc yeah thats not normal. People hit 6-7 k driving in the city. Plastic burnt smell really wouldn't be transmission. Especially though the ac. You would smell clutch and transmission outside the car. Did you run over a plastic bag or anything thats maybe stuck under the car? Maybe have the ac compressor checked. If the bushing between clutch and compressor is getting hot and failing

[@Selfcustody90]

@@BeardedFordTech thank you alot for your help sir, I didnt expect for comment The vid was 2yrs ago. I subscribe you, when ever there are things to share mustang thing Can i ask you sir

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@Selfcustody90 you can ask anytime. You can also email me [e-mail]

[@Jmag9452]

Would there be a ticking sound from the lifters?

[@BeardedFordTech]

Lifters not usually a problem on the 5.0. Usually don't hear them ticking.

[@Jmag9452]

Okay thank you for the information. Is there any way I can send you a video of the ticking sound it's making

[@BeardedFordTech]

@javiermagana4508 yes. Email is in about also under contact under about me.

[@Jmag9452]

@BeardedFordTech Thank you I appreciate you and I'll send you the video once I get the chance

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@Jmag9452 your welcome. I'll be on the lookout

[@Fishman-266]

Motul synthetic engine oil now make a Ford certified oil. I used this on my last oil change 5/20 weight and the tick has completely gone away.

[@BeardedFordTech]

I use amsoil. Used to use motul in my sport bikes. It's a great oil as well.

[@realironpodcast2253]

Used motul in my STI loved it. Which one is for the mustang ?

[@Fishman-266]

@@realironpodcast2253 I use the 5/20 and it says on the label its made for Ford engines.

[@pacific7775]

​@BeardedFordTech amsoil is the best oil iv used.on a Superbike you are sitting on top of your engine ..you hear every noise so I tried a diff top synthetic every oil change on my gsxr 750 and amsoil was super quiet and shifted quietest and smoothest..amsoil if you care about your engine or trans..(havent tried diff fluid yet)

[@Str8Ripper1776]

My 14 5.0 f150 has made bbq tick since i picked it up with 185k its getting a little louder now, sounds more like a flexplate knock except it doesnt do it all the time just when you quick rev to 1500 rpm.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@Str8Ripper1776 when ypu quick rev that is spark knock. Run higher octane fuel.

[@Str8Ripper1776]

@@BeardedFordTech im running 89 on a multi octane tune, but i am running injector cleaner. Could the cleaner lower the octane that much? Also just started hearing it after my oil change

[@BeardedFordTech]

@Str8Ripper1776 cleaner doesn't lower octane. If your hearing it after oil change then it's BBQ tick. Don't add any additives to oil. You can actually run amsoil 5w40 euro formula and it gets rid of it. If ypu don't run that kind of oil then the tick can be hear to almost 2k rpms

[@Str8Ripper1776]

@@BeardedFordTech im running motul 8100 5w30 its a euro oil 100% synthetic 2nd oil change with it

[@BeardedFordTech]

@Str8Ripper1776 motul not all that great for cars and trucks. Awesome for sport bikes.

[@ZFA1738]

How about the low rpm rattle? I have a rattle from 2000-2500rpm. It’s more noticeable when cold.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Have the water pump checked. There is a tsb for that as well

[@abrahammartinez8838]

Have the same issue when that car is cold low rmp theres a tick

[@ZFA1738]

@@abrahammartinez8838 how many miles and what year? It hasn’t affected performance or anything. I’m going to take car to trusted mechanic for borescope and I’ll have my oil analysis. If all checks out I won’t worry about it

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@abrahammartinez8838 yes. As it reaches operating temp. Then til about 1800-2000 rpms.

[@2023_Max]

Even changing it to 5w30, the tick or whatever noise becomes less common. Also, you will notice about 1 to 1.5 mile mpg loss if you go with 30. Finally, some have low differential gear oil. Change it if you hear a grind.

[@BeardedFordTech]

I'll stick with the recommended oil weight. My tick really isn't there anymore after Cerma treating it. If it is I don't notice it doesn't bother me cause nothing is wrong anyway. As far as differential I didn't know that. I'll have to check. I've never come across one low even while working at the dealership.

[@2023_Max]

@@BeardedFordTech that oil is too expensive for me. Perhaps I got a defective one from factory.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@2023_Max is yours low on rear fluid?

[@2023_Max]

@@BeardedFordTech it was. When I inserted my finger, my tip could touch the oil just by a bit.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@2023_Max glad you got that fixed. no more noise im assuming?

[@marqb9531]

I’m buying a used gen 3 mustang gt soon what should I do to make sure the one I’m buying is good?

[@BeardedFordTech]

Well first thing. Look at the carfax report. Make sure there hasn't been any wrecks. Then have the service center look at it and inspect it. Then if you have a mechanic you trust ask the dealership if you can take it to them for a second opinion. The typewriter tick is normal so don't be fooled. If everything checks out. Sign the papers and drive off! Oh and I wanna see pics/vid of your beautiful new ride!

[@marqb9531]

@@BeardedFordTech Yeah, I always look at the carfax report and make sure there are no accidents. Are you talking about the dealership’s service center? As for a trusted mechanic, I don’t really know anyone since this is going to be my first car but I do want a mechanic to inspect it. I was thinking the tick is a red flag but I’ve heard it’s normal but in some cases it damages the car so I’m not sure about that. And for sure, I’m looking to get one by summer!

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@marqb9531 the tick is normal it's intermittent. The light diesel knock sound usually on passenger side is normal and intermittent. The damage your thinking of is cylinder number one (passenger side front of car) scoring can occur from piston slap. It will be a knocking noise that does not go away. I would do a Google search of some local mom n pop mechanic shops around your area. Go by and talk to them and get to know a few of the mechanics tell them you are getting one by summer and would like them to check it before purchase. Most will do it free of charge. And yes I was also talking about the dealer service center as well. Have them check it. Get a copy of their notes. Then go to those places you talked to have them check it and get a copy of their notes. Then compare. I would start now by finding a good shop with good reviews. That way when summer rolls around they will know who you are.

[@frankscott8555]

I advise to stay away from Ford. The push rod motors are better.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@frankscott8555 never had a problem with any ford I've had. Even when I worked there. Old school push rod motors are badass yes.

[@demetriawright1528]

Unrelated to ticking: When I started my stock 20 GT with 31k on the clock, I heard and felt a pop/boom when the motor started. It sounded and looked like it came from under the hood. Turned off and back on and didn’t hear it. Drove it home and sent it a lil bit with no issues, sounds, smells, lights, or codes. Have any idea what it could have been?

[@BeardedFordTech]

Could have been pre ignition slight back fire. What octane gas do you run?

[@demetriawright1528]

@@BeardedFordTech Been running 93 exclusively.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@demetriawright1528 may have been a slight backfire. Hasn't done it since?

[@demetriawright1528]

@@BeardedFordTech It just happened today. Right after it did that, I turned it off and back on and didn’t hear it. I did however notice a few weeks ago, I heard a strange pop/bang when I started it up, but I did a remote start from several yards away, so I’m not sure if it was the same phenomenon as what happened today.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@demetriawright1528 that's awkward I haven't heard one do that. Next time before you start it video it and send it to me. I just for any TSB with that symptom and there's nothing.

[@fedozabidi6066]

I have a 2017 mustang gt I always change the oil every 3000miles with a filter at 46000mi I change the oil after 2 days the engine was making a lifter tick and it's loud only at full op temperature when it's cold it's very quiet and it won't go any louder with RPM, I don't know what to do at this point the car now has 52000mi nothing changed everything is normal performance, MPG, it's not loosing oil, no lights on the dash. I took it to 2 different Ford they told me it's normal it will go away!!! I removed the valve cover on the driver side did not see any damage, I used cera tic no change, I will send u a video u may have heard it before, thanks.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Send me a video. And if you change your oil at 3k miles. Why not do your filter while down there. Your just adding dirty oil from the filter to the clean oil. Doing more harm than good. Some people do the oil filter at so many miles. Then the oil. But. Do your oil and filter every 5k miles. That's my recommendation. Don't use ceratech or any other additive. If you have to use additives with your oil. Then you need to change oil brands. But send me the video please.

[@fedozabidi6066]

Everytime I change the oil I change the filter.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@fedozabidi6066 oh. Cause up top you said you change oil at 3k and filter at 4k. I was confused. Changed oil every 5 k miles

[@eddiepadilla327]

Do you have knowledge on a Boss 302?

[@BeardedFordTech]

Yes I do. What is your concern?

[@PlanetaryDefenseFoundation]

I have a 2016 f150 5.0 90 k miles should I do this ?

[@BeardedFordTech]

No. Just use amsoil engine oil. This will do nothing on the 2018 plus cause of the cylinder liners. I was mad about that. WWW.AMSOIL.COM/?ZO=5124952

[@geezus2654]

@@BeardedFordTechi have a 2021 gt i just got a month ago and i can hear the tick. Which oil do you recommend the 5w20? Full synthetic?

[@BeardedFordTech]

@geezus2654 tick is normal. I think 2021 switched over to 5w30 full synthetic. I run amsoil. You'll still have a tick. But not as bad. www.amsoil.com/?zo=5124952

[@cesarcisneros9054]

What if my motor is consuming oil?

[@BeardedFordTech]

What kind of engine? How many quarts per 1000 miles? There is a TSB for oil consumption. Reprogram the pcm so there isn't so much vacuum on deceleration sucking up oil. Then a fix number 2. Is it a 5.0?

[@Mr..Heisenberg]

Can you please help me my local dealership basically told me to F off because I didn’t buy my 2019 California special from them even though they are my local registered Ford dealership they told me it was normal and if I had a problem with their answer I could take it back to where I got it from which is three hours away. it only does it when it’s extremely hot outside and I just start my car and it sounds like pots and pans banging together and a weird ticking noise and it progressively gets louder as I lightly press on the gas up to 2k rpm. But if I go on like a 10 minute drive and come back home it’s no longer doing it and it does not do it in the winter I’m super confused , I use the German liquid Molly to make it go away but there has to be a more permanent fix

[@BeardedFordTech]

Can you email a video? So I can hear it.

[@Mr..Heisenberg]

@@BeardedFordTech yes I took a video of my phone sitting on the driver front tire and one of me applying gas to 2k rpm

[@Mr..Heisenberg]

@@BeardedFordTech where do I find your email

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@Mr..Heisenberg about me section. Down to contact

[@Mr..Heisenberg]

@@BeardedFordTech okay I sent them 2 videos it’s pretty loudd

[@CANISLUPIS100]

Just got my first oil change on my 20 gt. Noticed it after I got to work and when I came home. Going to troubleshoot a bit in the morning.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Did you have it changed at the dealer? Check the oil level. Some reports are after a service they are two quarts low. Dealers putting in 8 qts instead of 10. If that's not the case is the noise constant and get louder with RPM? Or is it just intermittent? Let me know what you find. Here to help if you need anything.

[@CANISLUPIS100]

@@BeardedFordTech oil levels were fine. Tick sounding worse today than last night. Tick definitely increases with rpm, hard to hear it over the car at a certain point though. Contacted my local dealership and they advised bringing her in anyway.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@CANISLUPIS100 yes if it increases with RPM. There's an issue. I'm gonna call cylinder 1 scoring is what they come up with.

[@CANISLUPIS100]

@@BeardedFordTech thanks for the response, I'll be sure to let you know what the dealership tells me. I wanted to just ignore it but after listening to it after the drive, it almost sounds fluttery when you bring the rpms up. The noise itself does sound like the bbq tick, comes from under the front driverside though.

[@dmoore5908]

@@BeardedFordTech just got my first oil change (free from the dealer, I usually do myself) and started hearing the ticking when I got home. Checked the oil and nothing on the dipstick. Checked the Invoice and the tech only put 6qts in 😤

[@moph7July06]

I’m new to the Mustang 5.0. I’ve had a few F150’s, all were 3.5 EcoBoost. All were oil changes at Ford. Nothing special like the Liquid Moly used in my motorcycles. Never heard of Cerma. Cerma or CermaX? It’s only a $4 difference.

[@BeardedFordTech]

I don't use it anymore. They wanted me to do it. It's not bad stuff. But I prefer amsoil. Runs better. Let me know if your interested in getting some. Runs better cooler and better mpg.

[@moph7July06]

Just bought a used 2021 Mustang GT with 2200 miles. I was already planning an oil change with Amsoil. Just want to be more intentional with what goes into the Mustang, especially living in Florida now. Thanks for the reply. Subbed! 🤘

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@moph7July06 most definitely. Amsoil is the way to go. Rear end too. Your not to far from me. I'm in NC. I have family in Florida. Keep on the maintenance. Oil change every 3-5 k. Don't go 10k or by the oil life monitor.

[@kwmanedurban7201]

Have a 2018 Ford edge and trick so there fix for it

[@BeardedFordTech]

Depends on the tick. Did it just start doing it? Does it get louder with engine speed? Do it hot/cold or all the time. How often do you change your oil? The edge isn't known to have a tick unless it's injectors and such

[@Salty5hoe]

Well, here I am with my 2021 5.0 6 speed manual. I did my first oil change at like 1000 miles no tick. Now I’m at 4000 miles and I did the 2nd oil change the same way I did the first one same Ford oil, Ford filter and as soon as I started the car, I could hear a very loud taking over my straight piped 5.0 not a normal DI tick it was a very distinct tick every day 4-8 seconds, I could stand like 20 feet away and still hear it . Was told to hold clutch and gas and press start and let he starter die out and I started it again the ticking “went away for now” ? Can anybody tell me what clutch and gas does when starting the car after the oil change to get rid of a stuck lifter ??

[@BeardedFordTech]

Flood mode. Pushing the throttle all the way down disables the injectors and just spins the engine priming it with oil. Simply let off the throttle while it's still cranking and it will start. Flood mode is also what we use on the computer to do a relative compression check. The tick you are hearing is the BBQ tick. It goes away after it warms up. Always does it after an oil change. But my question is why did you change it at 1000 miles?

[@Salty5hoe]

@@BeardedFordTech I just thought it be good because the car sat for 10 months at two different dealerships before I got it at 50 miles on it Unnecessary I’m sure

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@Salty5hoe no that's fine if it sat. I was going to say would be a waste if you said you did it to get the "break in" oil out. They don't have break in oil. The come factory filled with synthetic blend. Run full synthetic though. But since it sat that's good you did that. That also shows me you maintain your vehicles.

[@Salty5hoe]

@@BeardedFordTech yeah appreciate it . I try my best maintain all cars I get especially if car sits for long a time I try to get the main fluids always replaced

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@Salty5hoe good. Keep on top.of it. Change the oil on it every 5k. Not 10k like it recommends.

[@larryswagg1994]

My 2021 gt has the tick.. wat exactly should I do to quiet it down and make it almost unnoticeable?

[@BeardedFordTech]

Nothing you can really do. It will still be there. As the engine warms up it will be less noticable. As it gets closer to oil change time it gets less noticable. But when you change your oil. It will be back. It is normal characteristic of the 5.0. Don't let it keep you from enjoying your car.

[@larryswagg1994]

Gotcha, will the cerma engine treatment help any?

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@larryswagg1994 it will help and not be as noticable but you can still hear it. But when you change your oil it will be back then it will quiet down. There is no way to get rid of it permanently

[@larryswagg1994]

@@BeardedFordTech 10-4 I’m currently waiting on it to come in the mail and I was just curious. I’ve heard it quieted down the tick and motor in general with a one time treatment without voiding warranty and just thought I’d get ur opinion on it. Supposedly coats the engine and u never have to do it again

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@larryswagg1994 it does. It's treats the metal in the engine. And it does work great and does not void warranty. It helps a lot. But it will not make it completely go away.

[@Bendejo6517]

I have a 2013 mustang GT with a ticking noise 105,000 miles I use 5w-20 full synthetic

[@BeardedFordTech]

Can you send me a video? 13 did it too just not as noticable. Does it get louder with RPM when you push the throttle?

[@cookie63079]

2022 pp1 4600 miles..started after 1st oil change. Frustrating

[@BeardedFordTech]

Yep. But it's been around since 2011. Always after the first oil change. Apparently the new one that just got revealed along with the truck they got rid of the spray in cylinder liners.

[@moddedmind2524]

Good video. Did one like it. I also need to invest in cerma oil. I did the additive

[@BeardedFordTech]

I don't run there Cerma oil anymore since I already treated it. The oil has treatment in it. I went back to amsoil as I am amsoil dealer. And since you already treated yours you should run amsoil too. No need to keep running it unless it was mandatory to do so after treatment. If you sign up to be a preferred customer you get 25% off your orders free shipping over $100 exclusive promotions deals random free swag. I made a video on how to sign up. Use my dealer number 5124952 when you sign up. I'm gonna go check your video out now! By the way I subbed. Here is the link to be an amsoil preferred customer. I'm about to do the MT82 transmission fluid change video using amsoil www.amsoil.com/offers/pc/ Remember dealer number (referral number) 5124952

[@Not.Denver]

How high of an rpm does it stop ticking? Or does it stop as soon as you give it gas?

[@BeardedFordTech]

Usually the BBQ tick is very random and doesn't do it all the time. Mainly at idle. And stops as soon as you start moving. If you have a tick that gets louder as you go then you have another problem as in valve lifters are worn. Piston slap would be more of a knocking not a ticking. The high pressure fuel pump and injectors tick as rpms go up but usually disappears the faster you go.

[@Ryescookies]

My ‘21 GT MT started doing it after it’s first oil change at 5,000mi.. before that.. nothing. It’ll do it up to second gear at low rpm then goes away. Performance or engine sound great still but the tick is pronounced. Especially at a stop light. Sounds like someone is tapping a tin can or something

[@Not.Denver]

@@Ryescookies yeah this was a year ago, I still hear it but at this point I think it's nothing it's given me allot of 6k rpm runs and no problems just regular fluid maintenance done to it

[@geoff0707]

Bro this shit was scaring the fuck out of me, I just got a 2019 mustang and was hearing a tick near the driver side wheel just like the video. Thank God it's normal lol

[@BeardedFordTech]

Totally normal. 😁💯

[@Breezy-uz1eo]

Me too!

[@danroden6183]

My 2004 Mach 1 has a similar inconsistant tick towards the top of the engine. It goes away when the RPM's increase.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Have you pulled cave covers and inspected? Other than that shouldn't be a concern if it goes away when RPM increases. It would be a problem if it got louder with RPM.

[@danroden6183]

@@BeardedFordTech I have not. It sounds like it's coming from the intake but only presents itself after longer drives. I do remember reading that someone else had this issue as well. Not much information about it on these 4v engines from what I've seen.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@danroden6183 first check the spark plugs. 32 valves were notorious for plugs comming loose. If all that is tight then ticking noise may be comming from the valve guides that need to be replaced. You can do a compression test to see if you have the same problem. It is usually cylinder 5&6 sometimes 8. Noise mainly heard on driver's side.

[@danroden6183]

@@BeardedFordTech thanks for that info. I should check the plugs although I believe those issues were fixed with the '03 models

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@danroden6183 they supposedly fixed it with early 04 models. But when I was a tech at Ford we came across one every now and then. If your compression checks out and spark plugs are good I wouldn't worry. There was customers complaining about it with over 100k miles and there was nothing wrong. No check engine lights or engine damage. It would make me more comfortable knowing you checked those things. It would also put you at ease as well

[@S550GT]

What about knocking in first and sometimes second gear? My 2017 gt has the bbq tick, and I’m not worried about that, but this knocking noise at low rpm/speed has me worried.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Knocking as in sounds like a diesel engine lower side of engine? Or do you hear it on top passenger side? Does it go away after 2nd gear? Strange that your bbq tick is noticable because 2018 they went to plastic oil pan. It's very noticable. It has been around since 2011 though. I would need to hear your noise. Do you have a video? Does it do it when sitting still? Have someone sit in and rev it from idle up to about 2500. You can email the video to me.

[@S550GT]

@@BeardedFordTech Yea the tick is pretty pronounced. the knocking sound is only when accelerating from stop and goes away after second gear or sometimes at second gear. Hard to tell exactly the location of the knock I’ll have to get someone to listen from out side the car and see if it’s noticeable. But it’s still under warranty so I may take it to Ford and see. Another thing I guess I should add is I changed my stock paper air filter out for a afe high flow dry filter. Just a drop in replacement and it seems it made the knock more noticeable.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@S550GT Air filter really wouldn't make it knock. What type of gas do you run?

[@S550GT]

@@BeardedFordTech 93 octane

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@S550GT same here. So that rules out spark knock and pre detonation

[@keithsada1380]

I don't have the tick but I do have the 2000 to 2500 rpm rattle. Any insight on that?

[@BeardedFordTech]

Does it go away after 2500? Can you email me a video?

[@keithsada1380]

@@BeardedFordTech Yes it does go away after 2500 rpm. And it does not go away once the engine is warmed up. It only rattles under light load. The car is in storage so I can't do a video right now, but I could in a month or two. Thank you for replying.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@keithsada1380 could possibly be the high pressure fuel pump. Metallic noise on water pump or cylinder one scoring. Without a video it's hard to say. So I'll be here whenever you can get it and I'll be more than happy to help.

[@keithsada1380]

@@BeardedFordTech Thank you. I appreciate your help.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@keithsada1380 Anytime. 🤘🤘

[@G20_Fuzzy]

You can put 700 whp in a normal stock engine these cars are great. But that motorcycle crash was just too fatal do you still ride.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Yes I still ride. Not as much here lately with being so busy and kind of rainy. But yes I do. I love these cars too.

[@MsMalorable]

While watching this video, I just happen to be sitting in a parking lot (in my mustang that ticks) right beside someone in an F150 and it is ticking.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Yep. BBQ tick. Normal. "Diesel type knock noise' heard on passenger side is normal too. You can minimize that by running higher octane fuel

[@thedude2897]

I have a 2019 mustang gt with only 7400 miles on it. Had the typewriter tick, just had a dealer oil change a couple weeks ago and now I think I actually have rod knock or something. At idle you can occasionally hear the tick but if I put the rpms at 1500 it's a constant tick. I have never heard it before. One dealer didn't bother to do anything. Waiting to get into another. Any ideas? I did put a video up on my channel. Took the video under the car.

[@BeardedFordTech]

That doesn't sound like BBQ tick at all. The knock type Noise sounds like the diesel type knock that the f150 also does. Soon as you raise rpms. It's sounded horrible. Definitely not normal. That car takes 10quarts of oil. Did you check it to see if it's full. Been a lot of cases of dealers only putting in 8 cause that's what the 2015-2017 took.

[@thedude2897]

@@BeardedFordTech Yea I didn't think it was normal. Great. I did check it and it's normal level. Convincing the dealers here without a code is hard.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@thedude2897 There shouldnt have to be a code for that. That is obviously an abnormal noise and the dealer should take it in. Technically to take anything in there doesn't have to be a code. Just a customer concern. I would find another dealer

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@thedude2897 can I use this and make a video so my subs can hear it. See if we can get you some help. And where are you located?

[@thedude2897]

@@BeardedFordTech Yup that's what I'm doing. The sad part is the dealer I normally go to is litterly a mile from my house. I caught them letting my car sit out in the lot for 2 hours claiming they looked at the issues I brought up last time. Said no codes operating as normal. I'm going to another dealer 20 mins away. Had to wait 2 weeks to get in. Hopefully I'll get somewhere with them.

[@staraijdid4216]

Hi there. It's been a year now. How is your car running with the tick.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Better than ever. Just a BBQ tick hardly noticable

[@staraijdid4216]

@@BeardedFordTech thank you for your reply. I've been looking at a 2013 GT. It has the tick. I am really paranoid to buy it. In Toronto these things can be $30000 after taxes. 50000 miles on the car. Does the tick get worse as miles accumulate? Anyways, i'd appreciate your thoughts.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@staraijdid4216 the tick is very noticable on 2018 and newer. However it is present from 2011-now. If it is the BBQ/typewriter tick then no it doesn't get worse with mileage. Same sound.

[@staraijdid4216]

@@BeardedFordTech thank you.

[@staraijdid4216]

Anthony H. I have read that the tick starts after the first oil change. Any idea why?

[@gt5hunniid]

I recently found out my gt350 started making a tick like this from the same place u recorded and it bothers me so much cus the noise is there

[@BeardedFordTech]

Email me your VIN and I'll check for TSB on the GT350

[@gt5hunniid]

@@BeardedFordTech I recorded a video mind if I send u it?

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@gt5hunniid send away. I'll take a look

[@gt5hunniid]

@@BeardedFordTech forsure bro where could I send it thru?

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@gt5hunniid [e-mail]

[@cdizzlebizzle]

I took my 2020 GT to a Ford dealership a few days ago for an oil change. "The works" and since then I hear the tick increase with the rpms. I'm taking it back to the dealer to have them look at it tomorrow. It's not something I've heard the car do before and I'm concerned. Does anyone know what could be causing that?

[@BeardedFordTech]

If it's getting louder with RPM that's not good. The bbq tick goes away when you start driving. These cars hold 10 quarts. I know there are cases when they put 8 in. Check you oil level. 8 is what the old ones take. The high pressure fuel pump does tick but it's not that noticable. Cylinder 1 scoring is a ticking scraping sound. I would take it as soon as possible and have them check it. Let me know

[@cdizzlebizzle]

@@BeardedFordTech I took it back to the quick lane this morning and they checked it out said the oil levels good and they don't think it's a problem with the engine so they referred me to the service center and a couple guys there listened to it and said he heard it and thinks it's not damaging the engine and the soonest day they can work on it is June 2nd.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@cdizzlebizzle dang June 2nd. Is there another dealer close to you?

[@cdizzlebizzle]

@@BeardedFordTech so today I added a half a bottle of ceratec and that crazy ticking noise when away completely but I'm still taking it in for them to look at it cause people that heard it say they never heard it tick louser and increase with the rpms. They say the Motorcraft oil is trash. Next oil change I'll be using a better quality oil like the ne you mentioned

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@cdizzlebizzle motorcraft oil is good. However I use Amsoil. I've heard people putting ceratech in but you have to do it everytime you change the oil. I know it's worth it. But the noise isn't supposed to get louder with RPM. That indicates a problem. Mine doesn't do it with Amsoil at all. If it does it's very very slight.

[@markchapman2585]

Great video I watched your last video and thought it was your GoPro making it sound loud but make sense. I like Mustangs over Camaro myself but I live in GM capitol of Canada so not much Mustangs around if I do see one they have the 4 cylinder EcoBoost in them don't know Why. Watch the video of motorcycle accident sad man hope your doing well. Cheers from Canada 🍻

[@BeardedFordTech]

I'm doing pretty good. How about yourself? How's the weather up there in Canada? There's a few 4 cylinder Ecoboost running around here too. They want the look of a mustang but not the engine. Literally had a customer at the dealer come in for some work. Had 5.0 and gt badges. Pop the hood. Little 2.3 liter Ecoboost. Can't make this stuff up

[@markchapman2585]

@Bearded Ford Tech LOL silly EcoBoost owners. The weather is finally getting warm it's 85 right now. I love it.

[@thebobs700]

I had cylinder scoring on cylinder 2 and Ford replaced my short block. I could hear the ticking/ engine slap at idle and while accelerating. Update: 1,300 miles after engine. I’m hearing a slight ticking. I’m getting a stethoscope inspection on it to make sure it’s the typewriter fuel injection noise this time and not another issue. I’m buying a corvette next time…

[@BeardedFordTech]

Oh man stay away from the Corvette. Couple friends have one. And they hate it. Lots of problems. Wait til the 24 mustang comes out. Complete engine redesign. They also got rid of the plasma lined cylinders

[@wreckemraider1924]

Don’t listen to this guy lol C6 and C7 vettes are fucking stout

[@BennyZ88]

@@BeardedFordTech Is the S650 really a complete engine redesign? I thought it was just the twin Throttle body/intake changing from the single intake that was the only/biggest difference.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@BennyZ88 As far as I know it's redesigned. They also got rid of the lined cylinders. And there is supposedly 4 engine options now.

[@BennyZ88]

@@BeardedFordTech As of right not there is only 2 engine options Eco Boost and 5.0 V8 (Except the dark horse which has extra power over the regular gt) that i know for sure.

[@codyfunk118]

Hey man thanks for the vid, i have a 2019 with 4k miles on it and noticed the tick so i got an oil change and its ungodly loud now, probably twice as loud as yours🥴

[@BeardedFordTech]

That's not a tick in mine. That's the high pressure fuel pump. But it does do it from time to time. Yep first oil change and it ticks. That's when it always starts. When you say loud. How ungodly loud?

[@EarlGuyton425]

As a master mechanic and machinist, I can tell you that all that cerma is, is a 5 weight thin oil and does nothing more than any other 5 weight syn oil. The solution as far as an additive is RISLONE engine treatment which comes in 16 oz bottles and the use of conventional oil.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@EarlGuyton425 oh I quit using cerma aong time ago. I found out they lied through testing. It's not even a 5 weight. And ad a senior master myself you shouldn't use oil additive. If you need an additive you need a better oil. Which is why I only use amsoil. No additives at all. I wouldn't use cerma again if they gave me a lifetime supply

[@EarlGuyton425]

@@BeardedFordTech Using sarcasm and to call yourself a master, the JOKE is on you, because you will chase behind failure and premature wear down the line. Your type I simply MUTE because you cannot be taught because your brain is indoctrinated by others that sit behind desk. MUTED

[@Fee.1]

Cerma....I’m split about that. Need project farm to test it 😂

[@BeardedFordTech]

Oh man he tests some crazy stuff. I may send him a bottle

[@BeardedFordTech]

He tests some crazy stuff. I may send him a bottle

[@learnunitytv6103]

Cerma Is damn good

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@learnunitytv6103 indeed it is

[@chrisc9923]

Just had the oil changed in my 19. I bought it used with 26k mikes and now at 31k. And after about 3 days I noticed the tick but only when the ac is on

[@chrisc9923]

Also like to ad the previous owner was a tech at Ford also. He only traded it back in because he needed an suv for his growing family

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@chrisc9923 not all of them tick. Especially with only 31k. On a 19 that's a little high. But do you hear the ac compressor cycling on and off or are you hearing a tick from the lower end. When ac turns on the sound is almost exact but it will do it in a weird pattern ac on or off. Can you email a video?

[@chrisc9923]

If I catch the sound again I’ll get a voided. But yes was from lower end. Just went to check it again and no tick sound at the moment

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@chrisc9923 yea that sounds like the bbq tick. Comes and goes. Very intermittent does not do it all the time. Usually if it does it when it's warming up

[@SVT_LIGHTNING]

My 2016 has been ticking since the day i did my first oil change on it. Does it at idle and while driving in the lower rpms. Goes away after about 500-800 after an oil change and will not come back until i change the oil again. Then it's back ticking away... Its annoying for sure. Had Someone tell me i had a rod knock the other day. I just told him nahhh it's just a ford so you can't really expect much from them in this day and age. I am going to try that ceratec stuff. So many good results and with people using it to just get rid of the tick. I've finally had enough of it after years of having it.. Makes my gt should like a damn pos beater car...

[@BeardedFordTech]

Lol. It's not hurting anything. Just rather annoying at times. Doesn't bother me. Apparently it bothers people who don't even own a mustang and I find that funny.

[@erikhayward9264]

Good luck keep rolling

[@BeardedFordTech]

@erikhayward9264 still rolling 😁

[@mr.manny_s5506]

You know anything about the 2k engine rattle ?

[@BeardedFordTech]

Describe the rattle please. Like something loose or a ticking noise? Does it go away after 2k? Which side of engine do you hear it? Any codes? I do know of a metallic rattle type Noise at front of engine which is water pump.

[@mr.manny_s5506]

@@BeardedFordTech yes it only does it under low load 2k-3k it’s basically like a rattling can noise. I hear it inside the cabin almost in the passenger behind there or center cabin no codes it all

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@mr.manny_s5506 you have after market exhaust? Possibly a heat shield loose? That's the only thing around that area that would make that kind of noise

[@mr.manny_s5506]

@@BeardedFordTech no stock exhaust, if you Google it or KZbin it here, it’s basically what everyone is wondering what it is. Sounds like a rattle metal or metal but only under load at 2-3krpm.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@mr.manny_s5506 I will look at tsb when I get to work

[@Condor1970]

You didn't answer the main question. What CAUSES the ticking noise?

[@BeardedFordTech]

Nothing. Even after tearing them apart no wear on rear of engine or transmission bell housing. I have another video comming out of a teardown. And the reason I say nothing is cause every engine that has been torn down there are no signs of wear on any component. If it was cams the tick would be constant and get louder with rpms. This is intermittent. Comes and goes. And when I say bell housing I'm referring to inside mainly where the noise is heard at the back lower end of engine toward bell housing as in torque convert on automatic or clutch on manual. But those would whine if bad. There is literally nothing worn. It just ticks. Some call it annoying. Some don't care. They have actually been doing it since 2011. Just harder to hear cause of the different oil pan on 2011-2017. I had. 2011 f150 that you could hear slightly. I just ignore it. Nothing to be concerned of.

[@Condor1970]

@@BeardedFordTech Well SOMETHING is causing it to tick. It's not nothing. It may not be harmful, but SOMETHING causes the noise, or the noise would not exist. So, my question still stands. What is the CAUSE of the tick?

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@Condor1970 you are right. Something is causing it. But for now nobody knows. Not even ford. So we all say nothing. I'm going to keep inspecting one I have sitting at my house that came out of a 15. I will find that something. I guess the title to my video is misleading. It's meant to make you not worry. I should go change that

[@frankscott8555]

@@Condor1970 yeah, with 57k investment f150 one would wonder about engine noise. Now if it was 20+ years old 250k or more on it I would not worry with it.

[@californiakev1071]

I just bought my 2020 used with 9500 miles just did an oil change and got into a big argument with the dealership 🤦‍♂️

[@BeardedFordTech]

Why?

[@californiakev1071]

The oil dipstick was low about 2 quarts now its ticking like crazy

[@hamody8055]

@@californiakev1071 hey bro. I’m very worried about my mustang. I had it serviced yesterday for oil change. This morning I started it and it started ticking. What do you think this would be? What should I do?

[@californiakev1071]

@@hamody8055 there all the same, it usually goes away after driving 2 thousands miles on the oil, also check your dipstick make sure it’s full with oil

[@hamody8055]

@@californiakev1071 I checked the dip stick, it’s marked just over the half line. I have an appointment with ford tomorrow morning. I just don’t want them messing around with the engine if it’s not the engine.

[@mfjones2217]

Nope if ur putiing treatment in , or heavy oil and it get quieter, it cushioning tolerance, my third coyote ticking, the other 2 ended up being bad rod bearings, basically like there egged on crank causing a tick , over time they get worse, just enough to get past warranty, So good job ford , 2015 was the only reliable year, iv had almost every single mustang , best modmotor hands down was an 03-04 cobra,

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@mfjones2217 we think we found the problem. A buddy who is a tech in Kansas and I are working with engineering. It's not rod bearing. Rod bearing is a knock. Not a tick. This is a random typewriter tick. It.comes ans goes.

[@Coyote9smilespergallon]

I have a 2022 GT PP1 with 5k went for my first oil change at Ford free, and walked back to the service bay seen 5 mechanics staring at my JLT intake etc, after I was told it was done and coming around waited 15-20mins the guy called back wtf they said just pulled out still another 20mins and then rain started then car showed up, I left noticed next morning and had that tick knock and it does sounds like oil pan/converter area after listening, but I swear the mechanics over revved my engine on a joy ride

[@BeardedFordTech]

Nah. It always starts after the first oil changed. Even if they over revved it wouldn't cause that noise. The bbq/typewriter tick has been around since 2011. More noticable on 2018-present. And it's always always always after the first oil change. As the oil gets used it will be less noticable. But when you change it again it will do it again. It's a normal noise.

[@Coyote9smilespergallon]

@@BeardedFordTech that’s the weirdest thing I ever herd, what’s in the oil from the factory that keeps it from happening until new oil hits it? I even put 5w50 full syn in mine still did it until I just put Ceratec liqui moly and it stopped it immediately almost, crazy! But over revving it can cause a noise like that from a broken spring or collapsed lifter or damaged cam etc, plus it creates a Rod like knock with both that went away with CERATEC, I’ve built bunches of engine including my 5.4 Iron block gt500 engine twice and can not figure out what’s doing this outside of cam phasers which 10gt500 don’t have

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@Coyote9smilespergallon there is a TSB for this and the knock noise. They call it the "diesel type knock noise". It always happens after the first oil change. Don't know why. But it's normal. People come in all the time with both noises. The F150 does it too. Supposedly the 2024 model won't do it. But us techs will find out more as this year passes.

[@OmarsMood]

It just happened to me 2017 5.0 lol I don’t want to worry about it but it’s annoying at a red light stop when my window open lol

[@BeardedFordTech]

BBQ tick is usually only on startup while it's warming up. How many miles do you have? Yeah it can be annoying with the window down

[@steveh8224]

I get the 2k piston slap in my 23 gt.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Cylinder 1 scoring. Go get it checked out.

[@CR36111]

I have a 2018 GT I use AMSOIL IN IT and the car loves it 😅

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@CR36111 same. I don't use that cerma crap anymore. I had their oil tested. Straight lies. I've been running amsoil a long time. Even my entire fleet of 200 vehicles runs it.

[@CR36111]

@@BeardedFordTech never heard of the crema until your video... But yes my friend AMS OIL HAS BEEN GREAT TO ME AND MY LITTLE PONY LOL... BUT I DID NOTICE SHE Doesn't like the AMS differential gear so I had to switch to redline have u had any issues with the gear oil from AMS

[@BeardedFordTech]

@CR36111 have not had issues with the gear oil. Mine is also a manual transmission and I switched the fluid to DCT fluid.

[@calebmclain4051]

I have a 2017 f150 with the 2nd gen coyote. Had an ecoboost with rod knock and spun a bearing. Every little noise scares me to death 😅. I keep reminding myself that it's a ford thing but God these 5.0s are so noisy

[@BeardedFordTech]

Yeah the gen 2 coyote is noisy. Gen 3 which is 2018-now is even more noisy. Nothing to worry about bud.

[@bryandominguez2188]

happens to my 2014 gt. only happened when the ac is on tho but lately it only happens when the ac is off now 😂

[@BeardedFordTech]

🤔🤔 that's a new one. Havent heard that noise before. Have you checked pulleys and such?

[@demetriawright1528]

Has anyone else noticed a thud or thump type noise at warm idle?

[@BeardedFordTech]

Diesel type knock noise. Normal. You can reduce it greatly by running high octane gas.

[@demetriawright1528]

@@BeardedFordTech Well then I guess I’ll stop being a cheapskate and give 93 a try. I just picked up a 2020 GT w/ 28k on the OD and it’s got a non-continuous thud heard on the drivers side in the cabin, felt slightly on the drivers side floor, and under the hood. Thanks!

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@demetriawright1528 yeah that's the "diesel type knock noise" what ford calls it. There's a TSB to inform the customer to run high octane gas to minimize it.

[@Fee.1]

Make a video about gt350’s

[@BeardedFordTech]

I can do that. I may do one this week

[@Fee.1]

@@BeardedFordTech I’ve heard and seen such contradictory info on them. Seen so many youtubers with dead motors. And Ford going cross plane for the 500 made me even more skeptical. No idea what to think now

[@QadashJew]

I’m getting the 2019 gt next month and worry about the ticking Noise …. Should I be worry ?

[@BeardedFordTech]

BBQ/Typewriter tick is absolutely normal. Nothing wrong. Doesn't effect performance or reliability. Cylinder one scoring is a totally different noise that doesn't not go away it gets louder with RPM. High pressure fuel pump and injector tick is normal noises. I wouldn't be worried at all!