Ford Escort owners have reported 3 problems related to engine funny noise (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Escort based on all problems reported for the Escort.
1999 Ford Escort, 5 speed manual transmission, station wagon: oil leaked through the camshaft bolts into the manual clutch assembly, causing it to gum up and eventually fail to disengage the transmission. Symptoms included the car lurching forward when starting the engine with the clutch fully depressed, and a thumping sound when the clutch was depressed while driving. The clutch was replaced at owner's expense by kayser Ford in madison WI; unclear what was done with the old parts.
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Engine would stall out while driving. Would be no warning. Was making weird noises. Took to mechanic & was informed that engine was too big for vehicle. Part of the engine was sticking out or overlapping. It would need to be replaced.
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Heard a funny sound. Took vehicle back to the dealer, but they said this was anormal sound for the engine. Took vehicle a second time back to dealer after engine was making knocking noises and stalled. Contacted the manufacturer. Vehicle's warranty expired.
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