Occasionally I can hear what sounds like a pinging noise that seems to come from the area of my center console. My car is a 6-speed manual running the FRPP TracKey, but I've heard the pinging before I had done any modifications to the car. It's not the same sound as an engine ping. Has anybody else ever experienced this and know what causes it?

 

Have you ever been able to address this pinging noise with your Ford Dealer, GLOCKer?

Deysha

 

Deysha,
I haven't and it happens to intermittently that I don't think anything can actually be done about it. But next time I'm in for an oil change, I'll ask about it. And geez, that wont be for a while it looks like! I've had my car now for 1 year and 1 month and I'm still about 2000 miles from my second oil change!!!
Thanks for looking in though!

 

It probably is pinging because it is intermittent. I'm guessing it likely only happens when you are using the TracKey (which advances the timing) and it's hot outside or the car is heat-soaked like stop-n-go driving? Try running the car without the trackey for awhile and see if stops altogether. If it does then you have your problem.

 

Derf00, the pinging doesn't sound like an engine ping, and I noticed it before the TracKey. It seems to come from the shifter of all places.

 

Check the catalytic converter heat shields. Could be a broken/cracked weld or shield that's touching something. Also check the shifter cable to make sure it's not loose. Lastly, there is a clutch inspection plate on most manual tranny cars. It's usually only held on by a single bolt.. It's under the car on the tranny bellhousing.

 

Thanks! You've given me a great place to start out.

 

I understand, GLOCKer. You’re very welcome!

Deysha

 

I have noticed similar noise from the area around the center console. This looks like a good start to tracking this down, Thanks!!