Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems of the 2000 Ford Expedition

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, a loud popping noise was heard coming from the engine along with the odor of fuel inside the vehicle. The contact discovered that the coil on plug to the engine was out of position and a spark plug had popped out of the engine head. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

I was returning home from a family trip going the posted interstate speed limit of 65 mph when I heard a loud popping noise that sounded like a major leak had just occurred. When I pulled over to check out the problem I discovered the rear spark plug on the passenger side had ejected itself destroying the threads that hold it in the cylinder head and also destroying the heli coil pack that sits on top of the spark plug. I have never filed a complaint or safety report on any vehicle I have owned. This time the only reason I am filing a report is due to the frequency this problem seems to have on Ford triton motors. It seems excessive and upon very little investigating on my part I have found that every person I have talked to about it either owns a vehicle with the said motors in them and have experienced this problem on multiple occasions, or is someone who knows a person who has experienced this issue. I am a dedicated and loyal Ford owner and always will be, however I also believe that when a problem occurs with such frequency that they should be required to step up and make good on issues that clearly have been going on for well over a decade at this point in time.

Driving at 35 mph, I heard a popping sound, to find out upper the hood that the # 2 spark plug had blown out of it's hole stripping the threads and breaking the coil pack housing. 2000 Ford 5. 4l Expedition engine.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact heard a loud popping sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that a spark plug blew out. The dealer installed new spark plugs and a new coil. While driving 25 mph, the failure recurred and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired again. The failure mileage was 170,000 and current mileage was 171,000. Updated 02/19/08.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the contact heard a loud popping sound followed by a noise coming from under the hood. The vehicle hesitated and would not accelerate. The contact had to glide the vehicle downhill and into her driveway. A mechanic discovered that a spark plug blew out of the hole. The dealer has not been notified and the vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.

Two weeks ago I replaced the spark plugs on my 2000 Ford Expedition and yesterday while driving to work I noticed a loud clanking noise. After investigating, I found that the #2 spark plug had been blown from the cylinder head. The Expedition has 10300 miles on it and has been very reliable.

While driving vehicle suddenly heard a loud popping sound followed by a strong odor of gasoline. Stopped immediately, and had vehicle towed to firestone dealer ,who informed consumer the spark plugs blew off the cylinder. The threading around the spark plug was too thin, this had a defect. Then, had towed to Ford dealer where has a premium warranty, but this was not covered under warranty. No repairs as of yet, it is still at the dealer with over $3,000 worth damage to the engine.

I heard a tapping noise in the hood. I took it to a dealership they stated I needed a new engine.