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

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.

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 RU-vidrs 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 .

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!!

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.

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.

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

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 🍻

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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...

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🥴

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.

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.

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 ?

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.

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

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.

thx so mush

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 :(

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

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

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

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

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…

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 .

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

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.

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 ??

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 😢

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

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

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.

Make a video about gt350’s

Do you have knowledge on a Boss 302?

just did the first service on my 2022 and its ticking like crazy was pretty pissed

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

What if my motor is consuming oil?

I think I have actual rod knock....I didn't get the tick until after a nitrous backfire 😂🥴

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

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

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

I have that intermittent BBQ noise on 2019 GT, but also kind of chain / tensioner rattle (like prim prim king of a sound) coming from the front of the sylinder heads. It cames from both sides when the engine passes about 1400rmp. Is that typical sound and what could couse it ? Valve timing system ?

5w20 its not good enough in hot city from 30 to 45 degrees so we use 5w40 its good no sound good performance and no sound off tik tik ever 5 km i change oil and then use k&n filter better than ford recommend and we use 9 quarter and put Easy Extra Power Lube Blue every 20km

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

Mine is a 16, it does it..no big deal

I’ve had to put 11 qts I put all 10 in and it was a quart low

Imrc lockouts completely removed my coyote tick

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

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?

The real bad news is that at Ford quality is job none! My 2021 Mustang GT premium was a big lemon. I could live with the cheap plastic interior and glitchy electronics but the clucky garbage 6 speed manual transmission was just garbage! I'm not the only one who thinks so, look at the class action that has been launched against Ford. Fortunately I was able to sell it and buy a real car from another manufacturer. It's no wonder Ford stopped building cars...I'll never buy another Ford...EVER!

Would there be a ticking sound from the lifters?

I have the damn tick on my 2020 5.0 , it’s damn annoying😂😂

Don’t be worried? I’m thinking of suing ford. I bought my Bullitt brand new, paid $60,000 for a car that now ticks like a loud clock after my first oil change. Car hasn’t moved since that day. It has less than 3,000 miles on it. I think I have the clearest and most pronounced ticking ever recorded. If you want to see and hear what it really sounds like, let me know and I will post on my page. It sounds horrible. Ford should be ashamed of themselves for not fixing this issue.

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

Some people said CERATEC helped

Can you talk about the 2000-2500 rpm rattle that shows up in 2018 gen 3 coyote? I think it's piston slap...it only shows up under load, at idle no problem but as you go thru the gears at the 2000 rpm range there is a distinct rattle sound that goes away as you increase rpm. I fucking hate the sound, it sounds like shit and I paid 44k for a piece of shit rattle trap...I want to return it badly.

Ill tell you right now, the BBQ tick goes away when OIL PRESSURE RISES!

You know anything about the 2k engine rattle ?

Sounds as normal as mine. could be direct injection