Ticking sound, is this the bbq tick?

[Gtracing2626]

Hey everyone, just about 4 months ago I started to notice a ticking sound intermittently coming from what sounds like the throttle body or somewhere near it. I don’t remember the motor sounding like that in the past. I have a 2016 gt automatic with 38,000 miles on the car. Below I posted a video of the sound that Im referring to. Im worried that the sound might be the dreaded bbq tick everyone is always talking about. Does it sound like it to you guys, what may be causing the sound? I’ve owned the car for 4 years so my extended warranty if it even covers the issue will be over in the next 2 years. Im taking the car in for a oil change, coolant flush, and new battery this Friday, should I have the ford techs check this issue as well or is the diagnosis fee they will charge me not worth it.

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[usgiorgi]

Nope it's not. It sounds like the throttle body ticking. You can take the intake off and see if the throttlebody is indeed flapping. The fix for it is a new throttle body.

Here's another thread for it.
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/popping-from-throttle-body.102999/

 

[Gtracing2626]

Thank you usgiorgi, I brought the mustang into the dealership yesterday and they diagnosed the problem as a faulty throttle body and gasket. They are ordering a replacement for me and will be installing it next weekend. Luckily it was covered under my extended warranty so the deductible will be $100. Ill let you know if it resolves the ticking sound after repair.

 

[usgiorgi]

Thank you usgiorgi, I brought the mustang into the dealership yesterday and they diagnosed the problem as a faulty throttle body and gasket. They are ordering a replacement for me and will be installing it next weekend. Luckily it was covered under my extended warranty so the deductible will be $100. Ill let you know if it resolves the ticking sound after repair.

Glad I could help!

 

[Gtracing2626]

Sorry for the late reply, but its now 2 months later and the replacement throttle body and gasket has fixed the issue. I have not heard the tick once and I have driven about 1,000 miles since repair.

 

[Dfeeds]

Props to usgiorgi for nailing it on the first guess

 

[usgiorgi]

Props to usgiorgi for nailing it on the first guess

That's why I'm still on here, I had a lot of issues with my 2016 GT and I like to help people out if I can identify the ones I had.

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