Had the tick around 28,000 miles. Did a short block change complements of FOMOCO. At first oil change used CeraTec. At 2000 miles since CeraTec I'm happy. It quietens down engine noise overall.
I googled black mustang bronze rims. A few nice images popped up. My personal preference is bronze with black. And I have liquid graphite with magnetic.
When I turned my steering wheel there was a creaking sound. Especially turning the wheel all the way. The sound was intermittent and not constant. It is under warranty so I took it in to the Ford dealer. I received a VM that went like this. They are replacing the "front bar to the suspension". I...
I believe the blacked out front bumper might appeal to some if it was painted the color of the car instead of black. Looks kinda like a Lexus. I can dig it.
My tick sounded like a typewriter. It only happened when the engine hit 180 to 185 degrees. Worsened on hot Louisiana days and with AC on. A short block replacement fixed it.
At 28,000 miles my 15 GT got the "tick" after an oil change. I took it to the dealer because of reading about metal shavings in the oil. Sure enough the service manager told me a short block had been ordered. Initially I pulled up to the dealership with a full tank of E85, GT350 manifold, LU47...