mrgrouper Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 My 2012 Edge with the standard 3.5L engine makes mild ticking noise when fully warmed up. It has done this since day one. In fact if I let it idle for a while it seems to get louder. It's definately not injectors. It is a bit more noticeable from the right front wheel well. Anyone with the same noise and did you have any luck getting it fixed? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rheller Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) I bet it is your injectors! Very common on these motors! Edited April 20, 2013 by rheller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Can you put up a video so we can listen to this sound as well? Hard to hazard a guess otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgrouper Posted April 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Engine tick when hot. It's sort of hard to hear. Sometimes it is a bit lounder. Is this normal? enginesound.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 There does seem to be a noise besides the fuel injectors ticking. Don't know what it could be though, maybe a pulley bearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgrouper Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Here a better capture of the tapping noise. The engine sounds fine from a cold startup but after five minutes it starts tapping as in the attached video. The tapping never really goes away. enginesound2.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 If I may ask, what oil are you using for the engine? 5W20 or 0W30 or ... Insufficient lubrication or oil that is too thin could be a culprit, that's why I ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgrouper Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 I'm using 5w20 oil supplied by the dealer. The oil level is fine and does not drop between oil changes. I'm going to take it to the dealer in a couple of weeks but from everything I've read about Ford resolving engine noise issues, I'm not to optimistic they are going to fix the issue without dragging their feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) Ok. Cam phaser noise MAY be related to this tapping noise. I have listened to some of the YouTube vids out there, not quite the same. Sounds more to me like the old rocker arm/lifter tapping sounds. This may help: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/7693-ford-edge-engine-noise-getting-worse/ Edited April 24, 2013 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgrouper Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 So took the Edge to the dealer for an oil change. The said, without even looking at the vehicle, that the ticking noise was inherent to the engine and was perfectly normal. I suppose I'll live with it. JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ander16 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 I bought a used 2013 edge in March with 19000km on it and after about a month of having it I began to notice a humming noise from inside and when the hood is open it sounds like a ticking...and sort of like a lawnmower. I have taken the car in 5 times and have had the e-vap valve replaced twice and the last time I had the charcoal cylinder replaced and the lines flushed. I was told that the one valve makes some noise when it turns on but then once the cycle is finished it shuts off. They said I should barely hear it, and I shouldnt hear it inside the car. The noise is still there and seems to be louder when it is cooler outside. I dont know if this sound is normal or if I need to take it back yet again. It is rather annoying and just wanted a car with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSchott Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Just listening to your noise makes me believe that it has a bad hydraulic lifter. It's a single tap every time that valve gets pushed. As far as I'm concerned it is not a normal noise. If you have an independent mechanic listen to it he will tell you the same. You can probably drive the car without any problem indefinitely. My 97 grand Cherokee had a bad lifter after 90,000 miles and when I sold it was still going strong at 165,000. Same tick tick, no louder or worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 My Edge makes the same noise and has for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixponies Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 So took the Edge to the dealer for an oil change. The said, without even looking at the vehicle, that the ticking noise was inherent to the engine and was perfectly normal. I suppose I'll live with it. JM I noticed this shortly after I bought my 2011 with 32K miles last year. Took it to my local dealer, and they also told me that it was normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 There is some possibility of this being caused by the timing chain, as experienced by Gen IV SHO owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard007 Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) I have a edge 2011, i have the exact conditions and i also noticed the noise from the front wheel well the, i been in to the ford dealer three times now with the same answer its normal for this engine 3.5. But what is it making the noise all ok when cold soon as it warm up never goes away very load going through a drive thru ???? Edited February 8, 2015 by richard007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinnamonEdge Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I have the same noise too. It seems to have started more recently at 10,000miles. I think it has something to do with the valvetrain a lower RPMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard007 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Yes i believe it is the valvetrain back cylinder bank, on a related site they renewed the back valvertrian parts .The owner had the same noise tappping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard007 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) I have recently found out that the tapping noise after the engine warms up is the timing phaser, when the engine is at idle the locking pin which is worn so it taps because the oil is thin now, but once you get over 1,200 rpm the pin disengages all is ok no noise until you drop down the rpm. Edited April 2, 2015 by richard007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I assume 1,200 rpm? Where did you get this info from? TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard007 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Just do a Google and you will find cam phrase noise 3.5 and 5.4 f150 engines I know they are different but you will find others with the same problem I believe it a time and money thing with ford and it was 1,200 rpm If you doubt me please fill free to tell me what the noise is when it is hot and not cold Its not the chains and its not the tensioner not the lifters or injectors. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Does is sound like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard007 Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) No, sounds like you have two noises mine you can her from the out side by the wheel well passenger side , a very heavy tapping not a ticking , as i said when it is cold its not there, if you suspected the noise write a letter to ford USA or Canada telling them of your concerns and tell them to fix the problem once you have a case # you can start to billed a case. the only difference is mine is still under extended warranty . Edited April 2, 2015 by richard007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I am pretty sure Ford would not entertain any complaints from me about my engine noise. No, sounds like you have two noises mine you can her from the out side by the wheel well passenger side , a very heavy tapping not a ticking , as i said when it is cold its not there, if you suspected the noise write a letter to ford USA or Canada telling them of your concerns and tell them to fix the problem once you have a case # you can start to billed a case. the only difference is mine is still under extended warranty . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard007 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 How they think its #2 #3 upper cylinder head tapping will let you know of the out come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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