my car has a ticking sound that goes away when the car goes above 2(rpm).?

my car has a ticking sound that goes away when the car goes above 2(rpm).?
what are some reasons for this and what are some possible solutions?? it doesn't seem to be running any different just making that (tick tick tick) sound. its a 2002 ford mustang and i want to fix it, i can do the work on my car myself if i just need to know what the problem is and how to start on fixing it.any tips or websites for help would be great!


Answers:

Jericho N:  take it to the shop
2008-06-02 11:17:11
T19:  Check the oil. If its not that, then I would take it to a mechanic
2008-06-02 11:17:21
jim d:  lifters check your oil level
2008-06-02 11:17:56
detroitguy73:  It could be a number of things. It could just be a lose rod I would suggest finding a local shop who does free estimates. They will look at it and give you a written estimate of the repair. You'll know what's wrong and how you want to go about fixing it. Use that estimate at other places to barter for a lower cost.
2008-06-02 11:18:10
The Authority:  Thats a tough one, but my guess is a its a lifter tapping. That is something you probably wouldn't be able to fix yourself.
2008-06-02 11:18:32
gustavo6723:  Ford,(fix or repair daily). The problem seems to be with the gas you're using. I bet you use regular unleaded ,right? You need to add on a bottle of "High Octane Cleaner". It will stop the "ping" and every time you fill up,add some STP GasTreatment to clean out your cylinders.
2008-06-02 11:19:02
hotwildrod62:  it sounds like a lifter or a push rod. I would let a pro tackel that one. very hard to do
2008-06-02 11:22:34
Larry T:  I'll have to go with a sticking lifter too. Make sure the oil level is to the full mark (not over) and if the problem doesn't go away try a good cleaner like 5 min cleaner. you add it to the oil run the engine for five min then drain well, replace the filter and oil. Then change the oil again after about 1,000 miles. After that change the oil every 3K miles, and use the good stuff, there is a reason cheap oil is cheap.
2008-06-02 11:29:00
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Andrea K:  http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troubleshooting/a/bl303a_2.htm http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ticking+engine+problem&search_type= http://www.2carpros.com/ www.autorepairvids.com/ These are some sites to look into or you can go to the local library and find engine repair manuals (I assume it is the engine with the information you give).
2008-06-02 11:50:05
LR:  Check the oil level. Is it time for an oil change?
2008-06-02 14:12:12
Roushed2:  Dont worry about it. It is actually a normal thing from V6 Mustangs. Mine does it everyone I know with a V6 Mustang does it. Owner 1995 Supercharged V6 3.8L Mustang ( Built for Race )
2008-06-02 19:19:23