Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Turned car on to drive it would not start after sever rainfalls until finally when I did the last time after a jump, battery new. It started to make this awful noise like a clanking sound like a chain sound. I took it to a mechanic and he did not know what the problem was, called a mobile mechanic and he said the same thing said it could be a valve or piston problem. From what I hear sounds like a chain. Before this happening the rear window regulators for the rear passenger windows right and left sides broke. Had left side fixed right side not fixed, glass still held with a board inside door.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while traveling 45 mph, the vehicle made a loud popping noise and the vehicle shook. The also contact stated that the check engine light, over drive, and message centers lights illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle had not been to the dealer or a mechanic. The failure and current mileages were 126,000.

Due to a defect, we had to have the transmission replaced (thank god it was still under warranty). . . Then had to have the door ajar sensor fixed because alarm kept going off for no reason. About two years ago we were abut to go out of town for thanksgiving. I stop at a red light, and then we try to pull off when the light changes and hear the loudest popping noises. . . We're wondering how in the world did the spark plug pop out with so much force that it also rips the ignition coil. . . (fast forward to 1yr later, same thing happens while leaving home to go to work). Once again, on March 12, while on my way to work, sitting at a traffic light. Light turns green. . . I start to pull off and begin hearing a popping noise. . . Wth. . . Not again!!! (this is the third time this has happened in 2 years). Come on Ford. . . Fix the lemons!!!!.

Spark plug blew out on Ford Explorer XLT 2002 model year with 4. 6l engine. Has 145,000 and original plugs (platinum). Car started to make a ticking sound and then the plug popped off.

April 2007 1. Just bringing the car up to freeway speed. 2. A popping noise emitted from the engine, passenger side. Unable to determine the problem as it was dark, the vehicle was towed to the repair shop. 3. It was determined that the 3rd plug had blown out of the engine and also destroyed the coil attached to it. A new threaded insert was installed in the spark plug hole. A new spark plug and new coil were installed.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. Whenever the contact started the vehicle, he noticed a clunking noise from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The current mileage was approximately 135,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

I have a 2002 Ford Explorer and have had numerous problems that the dealer has not been able to fix. At any speed the engine is constantly making a ticking noise. Sometimes when making a complete stop the truck will stall and then jerk forward when I am trying to push on the gas to go. This happens so much and I have sent it in numerous times for this and no solution. This also happened twice on the freeway when I had to press on the brakes to stop quickly the truck locked up for about 5-10 seconds and then jerked forward. I still have to deal with this situation since I am in a lease and the dealership says they can't find anything wrong. I tell them it is dangerous for me to be driving this vehicle. Twice at a stop sign I took my foot off the brake to go but the truck starting moving backwards. I pressed the brake again then released and it still moved backwards. I then put it in park and then back in drive and then it move forwarded. I took the truck in again the next day and told him the situation and still nothing was done.

I own a 2002 Ford Explorer xls and it has been into the Ford service-repair shop a total 0f 37 work hours -10 documented service days for an annoying ticking noise coming from the front dash-console-engine area that can not seem to be repaired. It doesn't matter whether or not that the engine is cold or warm, the weather condtions hot-dry or humid and wet, it still ticks intermitently for sometimes around 8 minutes or can go on for 20 at that moment. When it starts it sounds like a toggle switch going on and off and then makes a rubbing ,squeaking , ticking noise that starts off low and then gets so loud that you can hear it with the radio on set at a slightly high volume. It does not matter whether the air is on or off, the radio-cd is on or off or the heat is on or off. All conditions have been tested . The front dash has been removed numerous times and reinsulated, a new radio has been put in, the winshield replaced, vents and glove box removed and wiring checked. Once the sound starts, bumpiness in the road seems to produce the sound louder and more often. Also while turning the steering wheel on a winding road that is somewhat bumpy also produces the sound. It is not a pleasure to drive this vehicle and it has been serviced as I stated for this problem ever since 2002. It was purchased in July of 2001. The dealership and many diffferent techs. Ca not find or repair the problem. I would get rid of it if it wasn't for the fact that I could not honestly sell a lemon in good faith. This vehicle body wise is is excellent condition and only has 27,000 miles on it. As I see it, I have only had a perfect vehicle for 1 year out of the 3 years I have owned it. I have been faithful to Ford and that is only what I have owned the last 28 years and currently own 3 other Ford vehicles. My father worked and retired from Ford motor CO. His whole life and none of us have ever experienced such disappointment in one of their products.

While driving, vehicle will automatically shut off. Vehicle will only shut off when it is idling. When going up hills vehicle will stall. . Consumer states the transmission gives a ticking noise when the engine is running. 8jb.