2011 bordeaux edge Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 My 2011 edge with 5300 miles on it has metal tapping noise on start up, I took it to the dealer a month ago and they said that they could not hear it. Over the next few weeks the noise increased in volume and the duration of time before it subsided, so i took it back to the dealer and left it there so I could return when the engine would be cold and have the tech be there with me and listen for the noise together. This time he heard it and then he stated that it did not sound normal for a new engine but he thought Ford would decline to do anything about it. When I picked it up the next day (it was also there for a defective interior trim issue) the service writer produced a "497000-engine noise concern" bulletin. This stated that some 2011 edges may have a tick or metal tapping noise upon start up and warm up but it would not damage engine or cause long term durability concerns and engineering is investigating this concern and recommends no repairs be attempted. It seems to me that if Ford is investigating it, then they don't know what it is, and therefore how could they know how this might affect the engine over time. This is my first new Ford and overall I like the car, but multiple visits to the dealer (two for interior defects and engine noise), and increasing metal tapping noise coming from the engine. All in the first three months concerns me. Any constructive input is always appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter306 Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Have a 2010 w/ some pretty good tapping when you start it, especially when it's cool. I've been told that these engines are inherantly noisy due to the tivct design. It's got about 17k miles on it now, and the sound is the same as it always have been. I think others have mentioned the engine being noisy as well, unless you're hearing something more than all the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Have a 2010 w/ some pretty good tapping when you start it, especially when it's cool. I've been told that these engines are inherantly noisy due to the tivct design. It's got about 17k miles on it now, and the sound is the same as it always have been. I think others have mentioned the engine being noisy as well, unless you're hearing something more than all the rest of us. IIRC, Ti-VCT was added on the '11 engines: http://www.at.ford.com/news/Publications/Publications/Ti_VCT_Engine_Technology_FS.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter306 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) hmmm, clearly I'll need to go back and do some more reading! Assumed that was applicable to all of the edge's w/ the non-sport engines. Edited June 21, 2011 by hunter306 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter306 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I took a quick video of mine, for an idea of what it sounds like: Let me know how this compares to yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1duFos Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 I took a quick video of mine, for an idea of what it sounds like: Let me know how this compares to yours! I have an 2010 with 13,000KM and it doesn't sound like what you are getting at start up during the winter or summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete K Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 I have an 2010 with 13,000KM and it doesn't sound like what you are getting at start up during the winter or summer. My 2007 has been slightly "clacky" since new. When very cold, I do hear what I think is cam bearing knock, that quickly goes away. Overhead cam engines seem to be noisier than I like, regardless of make or model. I am suprised that Ford does not use composite valve covers, like other manufacturers. They work very well to absorb the noise. Corvettes were getting complaints back in 1991 and 1992, so they changed to a composite cover in 1993 to quell the complaints. It cut the noise in 1/2 or better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Could it be injector noise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdave Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Mine sounds exactly the same after a cold start. I'm not too worried about it since I've had previous vehicles make the same noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Ford likes to use giant blocks of foam. You should've seen the one between the intake manifold and block on my 4.6 3V. It had to be close to a cubic foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totally_Ripped Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) tsb11-11-15.pdfI've attached a new TSB titled 3.5/3.7L-Cold Engine Startup Ticking Noise. Edited December 7, 2011 by Totally_Ripped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damailman Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) I have a 2011 Edge with 6100 miles on it. We had our coldest morning today and a strange click/knocking sound came from the vehicle as I drove off. It seemed to start on the right side of the vehicle an move toward the front. As the car warmed it is started to go away. I could still hear it somewhat as I got to work. Taking it to the dealer Monday. Only hope it still there so I won't look like an idiot. Edited December 9, 2011 by damailman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Noticed ours is ticking but how do you confirm your build date? I can't say I necessarily trust my dealer to tell me if it applies to ours so I would like to know before I go so I can push the issue if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Noticed ours is ticking but how do you confirm your build date? I can't say I necessarily trust my dealer to tell me if it applies to ours so I would like to know before I go so I can push the issue if needed. Hi wlepse. :D Month/Year is listed on the Manufacturers Plate, located on the drivers side door sill/jamb. Good luck. :beerchug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Hi wlepse. :D Month/Year is listed on the Manufacturers Plate, located on the drivers side door sill/jamb. Good luck. :beerchug: Thanks. Glad that it is that clear and not something you need to have access to their system to see. The first time I noticed the sound it wasn't particularly loud and they said all Fords do it. While I wasn't happy with that answer I did a quick search and a lot of people were saying the same thig so since they are new to me I didn't know. But recently as it has gotten colder I am hearing it more and really want to push the issue to get it checked out. Just not real happy with their fix but it is better than the alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturepro Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I have a 2009 SEL 3.5 with the ticking noise, and now notice some smoke at start up. The PDF tsb11-11-15 say on of before 5-1-2011. My Edge fits in the category 26000 miles and its oil changed every 4-5000 miles at Ford. The dipstick in just below the low line. I think its burning oil. In 2002 I bought a SVT focus and has so many problems with that car I said I'd never buy another ford. 7 years later I did and beginning to regret it. This is the second issue with the car, couple month ago it was HARD shifting in very light traffic, just rolling and lightly gas it BAMB shift gear. Very discouraging. I should not know my service writer and owner on the ford dealership. I have a 2005 Honda S2000 now with 103,000 miles over 7 years nothing major, one airbag sensor 30,000 miles, and one battery replace at 4 year mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadiq90 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I took a quick video of mine, for an idea of what it sounds like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oqjmbfLg0o Let me know how this compares to yours! I have same sound, What is that mean?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_bova Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I have same sound, What is that mean?? the sound in that video seems normal. just sounds like injectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudon Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Has anyone heard about sludge problems in the 3.5 that can lead to plugged oil galleys which leads to engine replacement? My friend took his to Ford for engine noise and they started with wanting to change the lifters and then something else, then came back and said it needs replacing due to sludge! My friend claims he always changed oil (and uses synthetic) on time and it has under 100,000 miles on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyers27 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 tsb11-11-15.pdfI've attached a new TSB titled 3.5/3.7L-Cold Engine Startup Ticking Noise. Has anyone had this tsb performed? I experienced the ticking sound on startup last winter on my 2011 and am just waiting for the weather to cool down and for it to start up again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edu Carvalho Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 I am having the same issue with mine. I live in Brazil and mine was manufactured in Canada (Edge limited 3.5L). Dealer is saying that the noise is normal but you cannot trust them at least here. Apparently, mine was manufactured in 2012 (need to check that info). Some Fusions had similar issues and the solution was to replace the Poly-V belt. I would appreciate if any one can shadow some light on my issue Many thanks Eduardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinkeydow Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Same problem here. My fix is drain all the oil into a clean container. Put the drain plug back in. Start it up. Floor it to the rev limiter and leave it there till it blows. Pour the oil back into the motor and tow it to the dealer. AND TELL THEM TO FIX IT !! Done playing games with the dealer. They will fix it one way or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_bova Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Same problem here. My fix is drain all the oil into a clean container. Put the drain plug back in. Start it up. Floor it to the rev limiter and leave it there till it blows. Pour the oil back into the motor and tow it to the dealer. AND TELL THEM TO FIX IT !! Done playing games with the dealer. They will fix it one way or the other. has to be the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OOsorio Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Thinking that I was possibly purchasing my last vehicle, I decided to buy from a company that has the most vehicle manufacturing experience, How can you go wrong?. This 2011 Edge should last me for at least 10 years. Early on and after a few other minor problems the knocking noise started, 2k miles before the warranty expiration go figure, and has continued to this day. Have you guys seen the bed mattress commercial about making an 8 year mistake. Exactly my case. Having had a bad experience with the dealer and the knocking noise I decided to write a letter to the President of Ford Motor Company to express my frustration. Good luck with that. What I do now is start the engine every morning, wait 2 minutes and then drive away to the office. This helps reduce the knocking noise. To bad car manufacturers don't have a money back guarantee, if they did they'd make better cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011edgese Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 65k miles on my 2011 se. I have that ticking noise too. I'll keep a eye out on it. Tsb means they will fix it free if it falls in the category? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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