brutal2

Hello,

I am new to this forum and i don't know much about cars so excuse me if i make typo's or ask weird questions.

I got a FORD Escort out of ''96.

Since last week i hear some kind of a TICK what can be pretty loud out of my engine..
I turned my window open and went to drive.. It started when i putted him in his reverse.. But now it happents when i shift sometimes and just while riding..
I am scared that there is something wrong..

I got this car for about 3 months and since last week this started.

- While riding
- While shifting (Sometimes)
I hear a ''tick'', sometimes loud and sometimes soft.

Can anyone help me about what this can be??

Greetz,

Jack.

 

AGM

G'day...

I'm new here as well so no problems!

I drive a Ford Laser which is probably the Aussie equivalent of your Escort - mine is a 1.8l with the Mazda motor. Offhand I believe the American Escorts of this era had a Mazda engine. Anyway, I have noticed that the engine on mine tends to tick at idle on occasion and can also be heard when driving. Try checking the oil as apparently the engines tend to get a bit tappety when the oil is low. Obviously if it is low top it up and see whether the noise goes away.

Good luck!