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View Poll Results: Who has had the dreaded "tick"? | |||
No. Have never had it. | 225 | 69.02% | |
Yes, have or currently have it. | 101 | 30.98% | |
Voters: 326. You may not vote on this poll |
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05-28-2004, 11:19 PM | #1 |
Mach Maniac
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Martinez, GA
Posts: 103
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Poll:Who does and doesn't have the "tick"
I do not have the tick (knock on wood). But I am just curious the ratio of those who currently ( or in the past ) have had it.
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Member #3014 03' Mach 1 Zinc Yellow 4.6 Liter 4V 305+ HP 4 speed Automatic #413644 Deceased (the car that is) |
05-28-2004, 11:25 PM | #2 |
Don't squeeze the Charmin
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: OKC, OK
Posts: 1,036
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Have auto and 5-speed, both 03's, no ticks!!!!!! Auto has 14k and manual 9k miles on them.
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Mister L 03 Black 6-speed |
05-28-2004, 11:50 PM | #3 |
American Muscle
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Kansas
Posts: 80
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My 04 has only 2,300 miles and no tick... and I hope it stays that way!
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05-29-2004, 02:27 AM | #4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 685
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no tick
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05-30-2004, 11:30 PM | #5 |
Guest
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Avon, OH
Posts: 251
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I've had the tick for a year now. 4,700 miles total.
Does the dealer / Ford acknowledge that there's a problem, and do they know how to fix it? Can anyone speculate on long term effects? |
05-31-2004, 02:54 AM | #6 |
LuLz
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Cedar Park, TX
Posts: 19,294
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04 with 1800 miles and no tick :THUMBSUP:
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05-31-2004, 07:44 PM | #7 |
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Sayville, New York
Posts: 55
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" Tick"
I work for a Ford dealership..have 5,000 miles..run hard..and no tick..changed oil only once so far..am due again..no tick here.
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06-01-2004, 02:21 AM | #8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: TX.
Posts: 2,511
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I have run my car hard since it had 300 miles on it. It has a little over 4100 miles, 3 oil changes, and no tick.
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06-01-2004, 11:10 AM | #9 |
I Am Cornholio!!!
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Republic of Texas
Posts: 3,745
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No tick, 2003 5-spd, 16,000+ miles
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Black 03 5spd w/ IUP Born on 02/25/2003 (thanks Donna) Left home and moved onward 12/19/22 |
06-01-2004, 12:21 PM | #10 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Aurora,CO
Posts: 148
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04, one oil change, 1400 miles. No tick
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06-02-2004, 08:10 PM | #11 |
Too much free time
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 553
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2003. DOB 2-28-03. No tick. 3800 miles.
Mobile 1 0w20. Motorcraft filter.
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----------------------------------------------- 2003 Mach 1 - Azure Blue -5 speed -IUP 2/28/03 |
06-02-2004, 08:17 PM | #12 |
Mark 9:43
Join Date: May 2004
Location: michigan
Posts: 952
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i dont hear a tick
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06-02-2004, 08:18 PM | #13 |
Mark 9:43
Join Date: May 2004
Location: michigan
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06-03-2004, 11:20 AM | #14 |
I *need* boost...
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Chester, NJ
Posts: 620
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No tick....but
I *do* have piston slap in at least one cylinder - gonna get fixed when I go on vacation
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Gary BigMach '03 Mach-1 Azure Blue Some Loud Stuff Some Look-Good Stuff Some Go-Fast Stuff |
06-07-2004, 08:58 PM | #15 |
Hasta la Vista Gay Z
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Southwestern Virginia
Posts: 102
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Almost 4,000 miles, and no tick.
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2004 Mach 1, Oxford White, 5-speed, IUP Trac Adapt K&N Aircharger MAC Prochamber & Cat Back Diablo Predator R50 Performance Tune |
06-07-2004, 10:12 PM | #16 |
Mach1,the legend lives on
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: St. Charles. Mo
Posts: 665
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Mines an 03 / Build date 7-21-03 with 3400 miles and no tick.
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06-16-2004, 08:55 AM | #17 |
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Summerville, SC
Posts: 252
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If I sit there, concentrate, and listen hard; then sure, I can hear a tick in my engine. I wish I knew what to listen for though. The 4.6 motor sounds okay to me, and I am very familiar with 5.0 lifter ticks. Nothing that loud.
I guess I'll have to vote no. Though I wish I could hear a Mach with the tick to know what I am listening for. V/R, moodym:THUMBSUP: |
06-16-2004, 12:55 PM | #18 |
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Golden Beach, MD
Posts: 86
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Originally posted by moodym .....
If I sit there, concentrate, and listen hard; then sure, I can hear a tick in my engine. I wish I knew what to listen for though. The 4.6 motor sounds okay to me, and I am very familiar with 5.0 lifter ticks. Nothing that loud. I guess I'll have to vote no. Though I wish I could hear a Mach with the tick to know what I am listening for. ----------------------------------------- I was in the same position as you, moodym until yesterday. Drove the MACh doing errands, returned home and popped the hood and there was the tick. First time I was sure of what I was hearing. Dragged son and husband outside to confirm it wasn't just my ears and they heard it clearly as well. Somewhere I read you need to have the engines really warmed up before you can hear the tick, so try that if you haven't already. Also, the tick seems to be showing up at different times for everyone, IOW's if for example you don't have it by 500 miles it doesn't mean you'll not get it. I know I didn't have the tick until recently. I had periodically been checking the motor and it showed up only yesterday with 1297 miles. I'll be calling the dealer tomorrow. Hope this helps. Sarah
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2004 IUP Auto " Max " Build Date: 2/17/04 Borla Stingers 4.10's Superchip Performance Tune MGW MACh 1 Shift Knob K&N Aircharger |
06-16-2004, 01:06 PM | #19 |
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Golden Beach, MD
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Originally posted by moodym :
If I sit there, concentrate, and listen hard; then sure, I can hear a tick in my engine. I wish I knew what to listen for though. The 4.6 motor sounds okay to me, and I am very familiar with 5.0 lifter ticks. Nothing that loud. I guess I'll have to vote no. Though I wish I could hear a Mach with the tick to know what I am listening for. ----------------------------------------- Originally posted by 04 AzureBlue : I was in the same position as you, moodym until yesterday. Drove the MACh doing errands, returned home and popped the hood and there was the tick. First time I was sure of what I was hearing. Dragged son and husband outside to confirm it wasn't just my ears and they heard it clearly as well. Somewhere I read you need to have the engines really warmed up before you can hear the tick, so try that if you haven't already. Also, the tick seems to be showing up at different times for everyone, IOW's if for example you don't have it by 500 miles it doesn't mean you'll not get it. I know I didn't have the tick until recently. I had periodically been checking the motor and it showed up only yesterday with 1297 miles. I'll be calling the dealer tomorrow. Hope this helps. Sarah ---------------------------------------- Meant to add..... The best I can describe the tick is it sounds like one of those old wind up alarm clocks. tick - tick - tick - tick - tick - tick And be sure to pop the hood when you're listening for the tick. Some say their are loud and some are not so loud. Mine is loud. Sarah
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2004 IUP Auto " Max " Build Date: 2/17/04 Borla Stingers 4.10's Superchip Performance Tune MGW MACh 1 Shift Knob K&N Aircharger |
06-16-2004, 06:09 PM | #20 |
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Boulder
Posts: 685
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Thought I did
But it turned out to be shaker rattle in my case. Right now I've got the problem eliminated with a old bicycle innertube. Next time I have it in for service I'll take that out, and have the dealer adjust it. Unless another more serious warranty issue comes up that I need to take it in for.
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06-16-2004, 09:53 PM | #21 |
Guest
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Avon, OH
Posts: 251
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Mine almost sounds like a lifter tick.
It's most obvious when I pull up to a wall on the drivers side (Like a drive through window) The tick sound comes from the drivers side under the car. |
07-16-2004, 02:19 AM | #22 |
Blessed Hellride
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Rineyville, Ky.
Posts: 1,968
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3300 and no tick yet.
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07-20-2004, 01:09 PM | #23 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Selma, TX
Posts: 11
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No tick on mine, only has 800 miles on it though.
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07-22-2004, 07:31 PM | #24 |
Mach Freak
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Pasadena MD USA
Posts: 560
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5500 miles, car built 06/10/03, no noticeable tick other than the injectors.
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Gone, but NOT forgotten... 2003 Mach 1 - Zinc Yellow Born 06/12/03, VIN# 436142 5 Speed, IUP 312 HP, 321 FT. LBS. TRQ. (5/10/05) |
07-24-2004, 08:26 PM | #25 |
Competition Orange
Join Date: May 2004
Location: somewhere, USA
Posts: 144
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0-500 miles no tick
500-1500 miles ticking At 1500 miles I change the oil, royal purple. Somewhere around 1800 miles the ticking stopped. No tick and the car has 3800 miles on it. Wierd
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