2011 Ford Mustang: engine knocking or ticking

5 of the 466 complaints about the 2011 Ford Mustang describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 3,500
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 12 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 Jan 17, 2020 · Engine · 92,800 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. While starting the vehicle there was an abnormal ticking noise detected from the engine area. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called metro ford 9000 nw (7th ave, miami, fl 33150, (305) 751-9711) however the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that vehicle was not covered under warranty. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 92,800.

Filed Jan 23, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 3,500 miles · OH

Just a few of the issues I had while my car . I was told there was no problem with my car after I almost got killed twice because it would not down shift into lower gears at highway speeds. Trans will look up once shifter is in between gears and will not go into gears still speed and RPM slow down. Most evident when trying to go from 6th to 4th. I was almost in an accident twice because I was not able to down shift to get out of the way of a oncoming traffic. Had a cracked rim that was obviously a casting defect. Had a ticking in the engine after long trips. . 5.0 sounded like a diesel.

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 4,700 miles · NJ

2011 mustang gt with manual transmission- inability to shift into 3rd gear. It almost caused an accident as I was stuck slowing down into on coming traffic. The car is been in the shop multiple times. Also has severe knocking in the engine that goes way after 5 minutes. Ford states this is piston rattle and they tried a software fix. Nothing helped.I'm afraid of the engine damage or catastrophic engine failure while driving. There are youtube videos posted labeled 2011 mustang knock. Ford is aware... They referred me to it(at least the service tech did. Ford is doing nothing!!! The car has been in the shop 5-6 times and there is under 5000 miles. The car had only 300 miles on it when they had to replace the gas tank pump because it dropped to zero at with a half tank of gas left. There is a bulletin on this. Help before some gets hurt by the transmission problem or the engine blowing out!!!!

Filed Jul 21, 2011 · Transmission · 1,800 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving in a low gear, a ticking sound could be heard coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the sound was normal. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and filed a report, but offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 1,800.

Filed Jun 7, 2011 · Transmission · 2,000 miles · IL

The car makes a grinding and knocking noise when I accelerate gently and coast at low speeds up to 15 MPH in 1st gear. It doesn't make the knocking noise when I accelerate hard nor does it make this sound when im cruising above 15 MPH and give it gas. I am concerned that the transmission may go out and cause an accident.