2000 Ford Mustang: engine knocking or ticking

9 of the 310 complaints about the 2000 Ford Mustang describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 32 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2026
1
2024
1
2022
1
2021
1
2020
2
2019
4
2018
9
2017
2
2016
3
2015
4
2014
4
2013
2
2012
2
2011
5
2010
3
2007
1
2006
1
2005
6
2004
1
2003
2
2002
1
2001
2
2000
9
1999
2
1998
4
1997
2
1996
1
1995
3
1994
5

What owners say

Filed Jun 9, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 116,000 miles · NV

Is a big problem shifting in a gear after in first gear starts to sputter and shake believe it's the transmission manual 5-speed also engine overheating and knocking sounds vibrations coming from engine compartment brakes have always been shaky even if applied slowly and softly

Filed Jan 28, 2006 · Engine · 91,000 miles · MO

Took my 2000 mustang to the dealer to repair a knocking problem I was hearing when the car accelerated. Eventually after 3 visits and talking to 3 service advisors the knocking was heard. They replaced $1300 worth of parts, and said it was fixed. Drove it no more than 10 minutes and took it right back because the knocking was not fixed. They then told me that the motor was something inside the motor. So I had it replaced. Was returned 1 week later due to a problem with it staying running. The problem was identified as a rocker arm that had come loose. The car was returned 2 weeks later for the same knocking issue that was originally reported and no one knew what is wrong with it.

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 31,600 miles · VA

While driving a knocking noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The driver took the vehicle to dealer for analysis and the mecahnic indicated that the rear end was bad. *ak (bearing ring pinion gear) the consumer was told by the mechanic that this was a common problem with theses vehicles.

Filed May 29, 2002 · Acceleration · NJ

When letting up on accelerator can hear knocking noise. Dealer notified.

Filed May 14, 2002 · Body, Engine · GA

When clutch disengages rpms drop too low and vehicle stalls. Loses all power steering and brakes. Dealer can not identify cause. *ak consumer adds engine stalls easier if A/C is on, and/or when brakes are applied. Dealer replaced powertrain control module and mass air flow, but problem still exist. Also consumer is a hearing metallic ticking noise on cold engine. Air bladder deflates after 1/2 hour. Dealer replaced seat air bladder. Drivers side front and back window will not seal after rolling up at times.

Filed Jul 5, 2001 · Body, Electrical · MO

I purchased this vehicle 10/7/99 and have been taking it in for service since 10/12/99 the dealership has not fixed any of the problems w/the car, in fact my car keeps getting worse. The roof its self leaks and while removing the headliner the dealership caused dents and creases in my roof. They still haven't repaired the dents or the leak. Also, the computer has been going out since day 1 causing a fire smell which the dealership said was the sparks hitting the catalitic converter and causing problems w/the transmission. The car spark knocks constantly, dies while driving, smells like its on fire and has a hard time shifting into gear. The dealership wants to "try to fix it " as they have tried for almost 2 years but any repairs they make will not be warrantied. That is unacceptable! I have contacted a local tv station, written a letter to ford, talked to the dealership owner, called ford customer service and filled out a ford survey. After all of that, no one has been in contact with me.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Transmission is making a ticking noise at initial take off.

Filed Nov 6, 2000 · Brakes · VA · crash

Car parked in garage, in gear with emergency brake engaged. While unattended, car rolled down 200 foot steeply sloped driveway, missing other parked car, knocking down tree and rolling into drainage ditch this side and then the other side of street. No one struck, injured or killed, but daughter and baby coming home just missed being hit. Extensive body damage requiring minimum of 3 separate trips to auto body shop. Car is still not properly aligned and convertible roof needs more work. Concerned about recently announced mustang recall for parking brake failures and safety of continuing to drive and park this car.

Filed Jan 10, 2000 · Airbags, Steering · DE · crash · 1 injury

While merging over the vehicle steering wheel turned but the vehicle continued to go straight, hitting a curb causing consumer head to hit top rail of vehicle knocking him out. Vehicle continued to go shearing off a sign and then hit a telephone pole. No deployment of air bag resulted in head trauma. Nlm