Mine was like that when I first got it with the factory oil fill. I noticed since my first oil change to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w-20, it isn't there. It's definitely not there at all once things got warmed up on the factory oil fill. Could be the difference of some engines being slightly off spec when they are built versus others. I can tell you one thing though, I'm not worried about it one bit until my engine quits turning over.
What does it matter? surely matters if the issue is degrading the motor at a quicker pace than normal wear and tear, which would also mean a chance of failure a lot sooner after warranty expires than a motor with no issue. of course this is going on the whether its normal or not.
What proof do you have that it’s degrading the motor or even affecting it at all? I’ve found nothing supporting that claim, so I’m honestly asking if you have found evidence that I have not.
As my last comment mentioned "whether its normal or not" no way to tell, I never mentioned I have proof nor said it was degrading the motor (its a possibility) . If its not a big issue then not sure why Ford wouldn't shoot down all the negative publicity around it as im sure it must be scaring potential buyers away. Not saying anything for a "normal issue" seems like they are hiding something.
Or, it’s literally nothing to worry about and motors with the tick run completely fine. And you did suggest that it may be degrading the motor, adding “if” doesn’t mean you did not imply it could be - suggesting such things without any bearing or evidence is why people freak out about the tick in the first place.
Lol, Not gonna argue this with you. One can tell that obviously by my comments I don't know if it is or isn't causing an issue. All else is irrelevant. Was merely looking for possible reasons why Ford hasn't tried to debunk the issue. I do appreciate your responses, does help one in feeling a bit easier about it.
Because their lawyers told them to leave it alone. Any statement can and will be held against them in the public court and, more importantly, in actual court where large corporations will pay. Better to say nothing at all.
Makes some sense, Although "normal as they say" should be nothing worried about on their part which means they wouldn't have anything used against them in court. You would only worry about saying Normal if in fact its later proven its not normal (smells fishy)