3 valve ticking noise when hott?
 

Well its not a TSb, but i have heard there are more problems than just me. I was working on a new F-150 with the 3 valve engine in it. Customer stated that it made a ticking noise. I listened to it and got the normal tick on start up but it was early in the morning.... So i brought it inside and told the service advisor it was normal

Called the customer and he said it was not like the normal noise he was accustomed to hearing. So i talked to him... said it happens mostly when its hott...

So i took the truck for a ride up the highway and back down.... no noise

Took back up the highway again stopped at the light and heard a distinct ticking noise

Brought back to the shop and heard the ticking noise. Went into the motor for further investigation and talked to the FORD tech-line and was told the Cam timing solinoids have problems and make noise when the engine is hott. So i diag'd everything they told me and actually found it was the solinoid making noise. Ordered one and when it comes in i'll replace it.....

So the point is... if you get a ticking noise when the car is hott... maybe the mustangs have problems as well.... Maybe not...But dont Post back telling me youre Mustang ticks upon start up becauses its normal...

RE: 3 valve ticking noise when hott?
 

Casper, I have read a couple of different threads on the ticking when normal operating temp. It's not just the F-150 you were working on. The GTs are having the issue also. And so far everyone I have read about having the issue has been told it was the cam timing solenoid. But you are the first I have read that actually ordered parts for it. If it fixes it, that is good info for sure!

Actually, I think that one of the threads on this might have been on this board. Don't remember.

RE: 3 valve ticking noise when hott?
 

I'll let ya know