Three problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2005 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Mustang based on all problems reported for the 2005 Mustang.
Popping noise from both front tie rod ends. This has been going on since I bought the car new. Took to dealer unresolved. Having positive crank case pressure in oil pan keeps pushing oil dip stick out of tube, on 4. 6 l 3v. Cd player on shaker 500 audio sytems stops working will not read cd's and at times will not play radio.
Purchased vehicle on April 27, 2005 , and the engine blew out on August 12, 2005. There was a ticking noise, stopped vehicle, and checked the oil, put oil in it, kept ticking, and the engine blew out. The safety lights on the dashboard did not come on. Contacted dealer, they hooked vehicle to the machine. They said water got into the air intake valve. Called another Ford dealer to get second opinion , they said that was impossible and it was hydro locked. It should be covered under warranty.
At 100 miles engine developed ticking noise in engine, after 2 dealers, 1 Ford rep dealer diagnostic detrermined lifters bad,had to replace lifters. Engine had 5600 miles on it b4 they determined problem.