Bearings??? I hear it too.

 

Shitty quality? I hear it too when I turn the steering wheel to the left

 

JasDmw,

I have the exact same issue/concern. I have a brand new 2014 with only 300 miles on the car, manual transmission, and when I push the brakes to slow down (clutch depressed and under 15 mph), I hear and feel a very slight tick, tick, tick when coming to a stop.

Being brand new, I don't think anything is wrong, but I wondered if it was something to do with the ABS system or that's just how they brake.

I haven't noticed it when releasing the brake or when turning the wheel, just when applying the brakes at low speed.

Does anyone know if this just normal?

 

Welcome to the forum! [welcome]

The PowerShift 6 Speed Transmission is designed to provide the feel and efficiency of a manual transmission with the easy driving of an automatic. The PowerShift transmission automatically engages the next gear in anticipation of the shift, providing seamless shifting. It also has neutral idling, which disengages the transmission when sitting at idle, and helps to maximize fuel efficiency.

Because the PowerShift 6 Speed Transmission operates similarly to a manual transmission, you may notice some characteristics that provide a unique driving experience from the automatic transmission you may be used to:

• When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the vehicle begins to slow down you may perceive a light to medium braking sensation as the transmissions makes adjustments.
• During the break in period, the transmission may shift quicker or harder. This will smooth out after a short period of time.
• You may hear mechanical noises when driving.
• You may feel a difference when pulling away from a stop.

Some vehicles may also be equipped with Select Shift, which allows you to manually shift gears by selecting the plus and minus buttons on your vehicle's toggle switch when the vehicle is in the Sport Mode (S on the shift column). Check out this video for more.


Meagan

 

A follow up,

So I wanted to see if the issue was with braking or with the clutch depressed when braking. When braking to a stop, with the car in neutral and the clutch disengaged, I didn't feel the ticking.

So I am wondering if depressing the clutch while coming to a stop is causing the tick, tick, tick. At lunch today I'm going to experiment and see how exactly that tick is coming.

And yes, I have a 5 speed and I love it.

 

I have a '13 TI with the select shift; it's not transmission related However, it's mostly gone now, like some of the other gremlins; rattle in the headliner and another in the dash area. All seem to come and go. Pretty frustrating when a dealer charges $30.00 when they can't find an issue.

 

Yeah, I have noticed the head liner issue as well, had dealer (under warranty) fix it the first time but lately it has resurfaced, I just push on it and it goes away (poor design)....it may because of the moon roof...and the dash rattling seems to come and go since they replaced it. Luckily,
I have till Valentine's day 2016 to get all fixed before warranty expires as well as Sync.

 

Hey JasDmw,

My name is Nikki. I'm the Ford Canada customer service rep here.

Let me check this out. Were you able to reproduce the ticking while at he dealer?

Send a private message with your full name, phone number, VIN, and dealer info; I'll check available options. [burnout]

Nikki
Ford Service CA

 

Was someone able to figure this one out? I have this problem since a week and going to the dealer next week, Friday. I am clueless.

It does happen while braking under 20KM/h, in neutral or drive doesn't matter. If I release the brake, the noise disappear.

Possible it is a bearing?

 

Have you contacted your dealer to have this looked at, Squad-G? Let me know the current odometer reading; I'll see how to best assist.

Mariel

 

So I had a similar sound coming from my front end a few months ago. It was right after a tire rotation and the fix for the clunk on the front end. Not sure if it was a tick or a rubbing noise but same scenario as you guys.

All I did was retorque the wheels and it helped... No joke. Easy first thing to try at least. Can't hurt anyway

 

Is that not the cam cover?

 

Don't know... the first time last year they said the cam cover wasn't tight enough and was not factory spec, they adjusted that and said to wait if this fix the problem...

Came back 2-3 weeks later and they said the head gasket was leaking so they changed it.

During the winter, I put my engine cover on so the engine get hot faster...
When the winter is over, 2-3 weeks ago, I remove my engine cover (with the cover you don't see the top of the engine), I saw that there's still oil there. The bay/engine was cleaned before winter with zero oil on it. Something is leaking...

 

Poor descriptions apparently given to you don't help.

Felix questioned 'head gasket" because that is a MAJOR item compared to the cam cover gasket pictured that's seeping.

They both relate to the head, but pulling a cam cover is a simple job & a common issue compared to pulling the whole head to replace the head to block gasket.

 

Got the call from the dealer.

The valve cover gasket is leaking. They don't have the part so I'll have to go back. They also confirmed the rattle in the door which is good.

Of course, the braking system was fine while they did the test so everything is normal...

 

Mine is leaking too (so does other people here) if that makes you feel less alone!

But it's so minor that it's stay dry!

Valve cover leaking is not a big thing ... head gasket however i'm very surprised!

 

We DO want to hear if you got an RO showing a head gasket replacement, might be the only one in that category!

 

I just noticed on mine that the stud with the engine cover holder(?) was very loose. Had the same weeping as the picture showed. I wonder if it has something to do with the engine cover vibrating it loose? Tightened it up and will keep an eye on it.

 

On further inspection, ALL of the cam cover bolts were loose. They are supposed to be 89 inch/lbs, and all of them took multiple turns to get to that spec. Checked oil level and it was fine so I guess there wasn't too much lost to leaking.
Was quite surprised to say the least!