Diesel Engine Problems of Ford Explorer

I own a 1998 Ford Explorer. This vehicle has been making an awful knocking/rattle in the engine on start up. It has been doing this for about 6 months now. Unable to diagnose problem due to it only does it on cold start ups, once the engine has warmed up it tends to stop. However, after a cold start up it will rattle (sounds like a diesel engine), the rattle increases as I accelerate, however once vehicle has ran for about 10 miles it will go away. If vehicle is parked for an extended period of time then started up again then the noise will return.

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Engine is making a loud knocking noise. Dealer has tried twice to diagnose problem. Dealer was contacted.

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Consumer stated when vehicle was being started it sounded like a diesel engine, the engine light was appearing on the dashboard, consumer was informed that a new engine was needed, consumer states vehicle is now on its 3rd engine.

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The engine makes noises similar to a diesel engine. Ford supposedly has an internal bulletin on the problem. I believe that Ford was aware of the problem prior to selling the vehicle. They have agreed to replace the engine but not to replace the vehicle. I expect that this problem exist in many Ford Explorers.

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My '97 Explorer sport makes a diesely noise. I have seen many complaints on the Ford enthusiasts message boards. I have had several repairs done and it hasn't fixed the problem. I've heard belt tensioner, cat converter, heat sheild, lifters , bearings, arm rockers, and even rod knock. Ive also heard there was a batch of '96- early '98 explores made typically the sohc. I want some answers. I am fed up with having unnecessay repairs done to my truck. Please contact me.