• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-

Is My Car Missing?

  • Thread starter Thread starter 90lxcoupe
  • Start date Start date Apr 10, 2006

90lxcoupe

20+ Year Stangneter
Oct 7, 2003
3,596
350
134
Apr 10, 2006
#1
  • Apr 10, 2006
  • #1
I have had my car out for a few days now and i noticed that sometimes when i am in 3rd and 4th gear and at WOT it sounds like the car might be pinging... it only does it sometimes in second gear(could be doing it all the time but i have no idea cause everything happens so fast). also i'm not sure if I have an exhaust leak... it's definitly ticking but also sounds like a lifter.

so basically what i need to know is can a small exhaust leak make the car sound like it is missing up top?

im gonna go check the plugs and tighten up the header flanges and see if that does the trick, but i wanted some opinions and ive never heard my car miss/ping/detonate and i dont think i want to
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

T5 5th gear 89 gt
  • mac_55
  • Mar 19, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
165
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 20, 2026
Mustang5L5
Block draining
  • JD1964
  • Mar 27, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
92
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 27, 2026
JD1964
Fox Help
  • 93fox85
  • Mar 22, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
5
Views
181
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 23, 2026
Noobz347
J
MEED HELP!! 86 mustang
  • Jacob0121
  • Jan 23, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
301
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 25, 2026
CAMTWO1070
J
Engine Coolant leak from oil filter
  • jr273
  • Mar 26, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
9
Views
205
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Mar 31, 2026
squeak93
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?