Engine Exhaust System Problems of Ford Econoline

Took the van to the store. Upon returning from store started the van, there was a loud explosion as if a bomb went off. Everyone looked because it was so loud. Turned the van off and restarted it. It sounded like a drag car at the track, no exhaust system at all. Took cow off and looked inside, found the spark plug with the boot laying on top of the valve cover or intake, not sure there is no room and just enough to get two fingers in to retrieve it. I had noticed a little ticking earlier in the day like an exhaust leak, but did not find one. Had vehicle towed to repair shop, where it is now. Not sure what will happen next.

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Oil leaking from under head (gasket) onto exhaust manifold.

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Although no one was hurt and the dealer fixed the problem at no cost I wish to report this incident as a "near miss". The part in question ,exhaust dampner assy is a balancer [7 to10 pound round weight] attached to the exhaust system under the vehicle . The weight is welded to a bracket which is attached to the exhaust system. The part fell off when the bracket broke for no appearent reason. Luckily the vehicle happened to be going slowly at the time. Should the vehicle have been traveling at 65mph the part in question would have surely become a deadly projectile . The dealer did repair the vehicle but did not seem overly concerned about the safety issue, as I have 5 more of these vehicles at this location, I am very concerned about this and I am therefor reporting it to your orginization for further review . . . . . . . Please acknowledge receipt of this message,thank you richard b. Andrien, vehicle supervisor and system safety supervisor for comcast cablevision of new jersey llc.

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Exhaust fumes enter inside vehicle.

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