18 problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2002 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2002 F-150.
While driving my vehicle under very normal circumstances, traveling approximately 30mph, my truck began to run very rough and there were loud popping noises coming from the top of the passenger side valve cover. It turned out to be a blown-out spark plug and coil pack.
Started vehicle and heard a real loud bang followed by a load continuous popping sound. A spark plug got blown out of the engine and it took the cop with it so a fire could not start. We were stranded in bad weather.
While driving on mo hwy 150, I heard a loud popping noise coming from the engine compartment. I immediately pulled my 2002 Ford F-150 king ranch 4wd, to the side of the road and turned off the motor. Upon opening the hood I discovered the #3 engine cylinder sparkplug was gone! after towing the vehicle home I contacted my Ford dealer to have the motor fixed. The repair bill was $865. 00. I went on the www and discovered that the Ford motors are notorious for this problem. Further, if the plug would have struck the fuel line just above, a fire might have engulfed the vehicle. I feel the Ford motor company should recall all the vehicles with this 5. 4 motor and replace all parts effected by this problem.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact was traveling 45 mph when a popping noise emitted from under the hood and the vehicle decelerated abnormally. The check engine light illuminated after the failure. The contact stated that a private mechanic confirmed that the passenger side coil for a spark plug became detached. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 98,791.
I was driving home from work doing about 35mph and a large and loud pop followed by repeated quieter popping sound until I shut the engine off. I looked under the hood and confirmed my suspition. A spark plug ejected from the #3 cylinder. I had to helicoil the head to fix it, otherwise the dealership wanted $1800 to replace the head. 2 months later driving too work the #2 cylinder ejected its sparkplug. Same fix. I'm to worried to drive the truck at this point and haven't driven it since.
Starting from a stoplight, I heard a sudden pop and smelled gas. Loud clicking or popping noise caused me to turn around and head straight to the dealer. They said a spark plug blew out, damaging the coil. Initial estimate of $500 grew to $3600 as they said then that the head would need to be replaced due to damage there as well. Researching this problem, it appears that there are quite a few (many many many) Ford owners with this problem! why is there no recall? immediate safety or not, this is an obvious defect.
02' Ford f150 triton v8 5. 4 1. Loud tapping noise from motor. 2. & 3. Spark plug blown out of the head. So far this has happened twice. New spark plug, new coil pack, healy-coil pack, 4 hrs of my time working on this p. O. F. S. . . There should be a recall on this because it seems to be happening on all the Ford trucks out there. Only Ford.
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, he heard a loud popping sound and the vehicle decelerated. After inspection, he noticed that the spark plug ejected from the cylinder head, damaging the ignition coil. The failure occurred three times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 185,190. Mah.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. While the contact was driving 75 mph she suddenly heard a loud popping sound in the engine and immediately the vehicle shut off. A local mechanic stated that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 100000. Updated 11/13/09. Updated 11/16/09.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. While driving 35 mph, the spark plugs failed. The contact pulled the vehicle over and examined underneath the hood. A witness stated that there was a noise when this occurred. The vehicle was restarted and popping noises were heard. The vehicle was towed to a Ford dealer and they stated that nothing could be done and the contact would be responsible for the repairs. There were no complaints found for this vehicle. The vehicle has been repaired. The failure mileage was 43,332 and current mileage was 43,600.
Started off from stop sign and around 30-35 mph, heard a loud popping sound and pulled over to find #3 cylinder had blown spark plug out. Coil was damaged also. Had truck towed to nearest shop 40 miles away.
Driving 2002 Ford F-150 and suddenly engine lost power and made popping sounds. This happened on very busy street nearly got rear-ended as power dramatically fell off. Checked engine and spark plug was blown out and coil was destroyed above the spark plug right underneath fuel rail. Stranded on side of busy road for 2 hours until vehicle was towed to dealer. Dealer had to use heliocoil and replaced coil costing approximately $600.
I have a f150 2002 Ford pickup with 55,000 miles on it. My parents and I had just finished lunch and got in my truck. I turned the key and we heard 2 loud popping noises and the motor started running rough (pulsing). Turned the vehicle off, opened the hood only to discover the spark plug had blown out of the #8 hole and was laying down in a crevice on the engine and then rolled out of sight. We had to call a flatbed tow truck and were towed 82 miles back to north country Ford, coon rapids, mn on a Saturday night where we left the vehicle. On Monday morning I found out to my surprise from the service department at north country Ford that the extended warranty I have on the truck would not cover the $2,300 cost. North country sent out the head to have the holes drilled larger for the spark plugs. I have driven Ford products for over 45 years but this will be the last Ford unless Ford owns up to this problem and does a recall and credits people like myself who have been inconvenienced.
: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the engine made a popping noise without warning. The vehicle was pulled over and upon inspection, the contact found a spark plug on the engine. The vehicle was driven to the dealership. The dealership determined the spark plug blew out of the engine head. A new engine head was installed. Updated 03/09/06.
On 12-29-2005 heard tapping noise coming from engine of 2002 Ford F-150 harley davidson. After accelerating from intersection near home, I heard a large bang and truck lost power. Immediately pulled truck over and had it aaa towed to local Ford dealership. Ford diagnosed the truck and according to the Ford service advisor, #6 spark plug blew, causing damage to left cylinder head. Approximate damage repair $3800. 00. Truck only had 57,000 miles.
2002 F-150, 5. 4l - 56,000 miles on truck. Spark plug ejected from cylinder head. Heard loud pop - experienced loss of power - pulled over - got towed to dealer. Dealer diagnosed problem - said cylinder head would have to be replaced - engine would have to be removed for fix - estimate of over $3,000 - would not do any kind of insert (helicoil) fix. Called and complained with Ford customer service - dealer agreed to give me 10% discount - still cost me over $3,100 plus towing and rental vehicle. Plugs were original from factory - had never been touched. Had been hearing a slight ticking noise for a few days prior to incident. Internet research has revealed several other complaints of this type for F-150, f-250, expedition from 1999-2002. Cylinder heads reported to have only 4 threads for plug. Apparently Ford changed cylinder head in 2003 to an 8-thread plug design.
Right before the failure I was sitting at a stop sign. As I began pulling a way I heard a single loud popping sound followed by a complete loss of power and popping and ticking. I stopped the truck immediately -- I never made it out onto the cross street. The plug blew out of the head --blown plug. Ford has offered to replace the head for a cost of $3900. 00.
I was driving home from work in my 2002 Ford F-150 truck when I heard a loud bang under the hood followed by a popping sound and a loss of power. I immediately pulled over at the next opportunity to inspect under the hood. Seeing nothing evident I took the car home at an extremely reduced speed where I left the vehicle until I could take it to the dealer. The dealer informed me that a spark plug had come loose and the hot gases leaking by it ruined the coil and head and needed replaced. The vehicle had 31,800 miles on it and was 2 weeks out of warranty.