Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises Problems of Ford Econoline

Left house for vacation, got 75 miles away at 60 mph on the freeway, and engine started making a popping sound. Pulled off road and called a nearby mobile repair company. They sent out a mechanic, he diagnosed a blown out spark plug, and said this was common for the Ford v-10. Made it to his shop, and that's where it sits. Estimates are over $4000 to repair.

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: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle a loud clanging noise was heard. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined a piston rod was bent due to anti-freeze leaking into the piston cylinder and the engine needed to be replaced.

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2003 Econoline made a loud popping sound in the engine compartment, lost power shortly after. Vehicle later caught on fire. ** answer required*** after the noise was heard the driver pulled to vehicle onto the side of the road and that's when the driver noticed that the vehicle was on fire. The driver and firemen were injured while attempting to extinguish the fire. A recall was received in October 2004. The recall referenced safety recall 04s22 and 04s23.

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Consumer was driving vehicle at 55 mph with cruise control engaged. All of a sudden heard a loud popping noise and the vehicle was filled with dark smoke. Consumer pulled vehicle over to the side when it became engulfed in flames. Emergency vehicle arrived on location and put the fire out. Vehicle was totaled, and is being inspected for cause. Condition is unknown at this time.