Engine Knocking Noise Problems of Ford F-150 - part 2

The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph he heard a loud banging noise before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle coasted to a stop and the contact noticed the spark plugs had fractured from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that this was a known failure. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified and also acknowledged this was a known failure; however, the manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 65,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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Drove approximately 27 miles, then heard a loud pop under the engine. Smelled gas while inside cab with the windows rolled up. Loud knocking noise followed. Found that the number 3 spark plug had blown out of the head. Luckily no fire.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 mph there was a knocking and banging noise in the engine which caused the vehicle to malfunction. The vehicle was then driven home. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 66,000. Rvk.

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On September 28th 2010 I was driving from indianapolis, in to louisville, ky on a very busy I-65 interstate. At approximately 4pm I heard a very loud pop and lost all power. I could hear a very loud banging noise and at first I thought I blew a tire. I immediately tried to get from the fast lane to the emergency lane but with as many cars on the road this was difficult. I finally made it to the emergency lane and turned my flashers on. When I got out of my vehicle I checked for a flat tire but that was not the issue. I restarted the truck and lifted the hood of my engine. I noticed that one of my coil power packs was at a weird angle. When I went to check if it was still attached the compression of my number 2 cylinder blew the spark plug the rest of the way out of the engine and hit my hood very narrowly missing my head. The coil was also destroyed by the force of the spark plug coming out of the cylinder. My truck is a 2002 Ford F-150 with less than 100k miles. This is a very dangerous issue that needs to be corrected.

The contact owns 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormally loud knocking noise from the front end of the vehicle. The contact inspected under the hood and noticed that the spark plug located nearest to the driver side had disengaged from the coil head without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where a helium coil kit was installed. A few months later, the same failure recurred and the engine was replaced by the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Consumer is still having problems with the aluminum head. Updated 11/10/2011.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. While driving 40 mph the contact heard a banging noise in the engine and the vehicle started to lose power. The contact was able to safely drive onto the emergency lane and after looking under the hood, he observed that a spark plug was missing. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic to have the vehicle repaired. The contact is concerned that a crash could have occurred when the spark plugged popped out of the engine. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 98,000.

We purchased the vehicle new. Before it was a year old, we heard a knocking sound. We were told it was normal. After a couple of years, the knocking got louder, took it to the dealer ship, they said it was normal. As the years passed, we asked other dealerships, repair shops, and there was never a recall. We were always told not to worry about it. The knocking sound got louder, the engine was bogging and today it is in the shop for a new engine and we have to come up with $6,000. 00. There are thousands of complaints like mine. Why is there not a recall?????.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact heard a knocking noise. He pulled to the side of the road and discovered that the front passenger side spark plug blew out of the head, busted the coil, and caused fuel to spill from the head. The current and failure mileages were 107,000. Updated 08/14/09. Updated 08/17/09.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed that the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The power began decreasing simultaneously and prevented the vehicle from traveling above 35 mph. The dealer replaced the coil pack and spark plugs in the number five cylinder. The contact heard a knocking noise when he started the vehicle and the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the spark plugs blew out of the aluminum head. They also stated that there were only five threads holding the plugs to the aluminum head, and, even if they made the repair, the vehicle could still fail. The manufacturer would not assume any liability. The failure and current mileages were 44,000. Updated 03/25/08.

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Upon starting vehicle on my driveway a loud bang and subsequent knocking sound emitted from engine. Had a mechanic look at engine found water in intake chamber and broken rod and piston. Mechanic advises an engine rebuild will be required and is familiar with a hydro lock problem with the 4. 2 l Ford v6 engines.

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: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to lose power, accompanied by a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the # 2 spark plug had blown out of the head. One year prior, the # 7 plug had also blown out of the head, and the dealer replaced the head, however the problem persisted.

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1998 Ford F-150 4. 2l v6 engine, engine has burned coolant for several months, engine recently started making a loud knocking noise, two mechanics have diagnosed the problem as a bad piston and the engine needs to be replaced.

: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, there was a loud knocking noise coming from the engine followed by the illumination of the check engine light as well as smoke from the exhaust. Although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer.

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My F-150 Ford pickup truck engine made a loud pop and a series of pop noises after that in taneytown, MD on 4/28/06. Pulled over to side of road and shut engine off. Opened hood and did not see anything, but smelled gas. Started engine and saw a coil and wire flapping up and down. Purchased new coil on 4/29, and attempted to replace. Found spark plug from cylinder on the laying on the top of engine block. I attempted to drive home, but 3 miles down the road, experienced same condition. Brought vehicle to crouse Ford in taneytown, MD. Internet searches show that there are a lot of vehicles with the same problem. I contacted private auto repair center to correct. This has cost me over $6,900 thus far. I honestly believe that there is a design defect and a safety issue that Ford motor company should be responsible for. There are countless cases of this condition in the triton engines (from my research) from 1999-2002. I believe Ford motor company should be responsible to me, its customers, and the other potential failures from their poor engine design. The head is manufactured from aluminum, and the spark plugs only have 4 threads which is not enough to hold under combustion pressure. Denial of this condition, in my option is consumer fraud. I am seeking reimbursement of total cost of engine replacement and all associated repair costs encountered from this negligence. I thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.

On a 1998 Ford F-150 2wd pickup with a 4. 2l engine. . . . . . . . Initial overheating due to low engine coolant. Refilled coolant and kept level at appropriate working level. From a cold start one morning heard loud knocking sound from engine. Brought it in to get it checked by local mechanic, which advised me that I needed a new engine. Purchased a re-manufactured engine at approx 125,000 miles on old engine.

Started the truck one morning it had a rough idle but seemed to smooth out. Drove it out to a jobsite and parked it for a couple hours. Started it and white smoke came out and there was a banging and knocking sound. Turned it off and had it towed to a repair shop. They told me I had thrown a rod.

Cam shaft diffuser recall. When vehicle was brought in for a knocking noise in engine dealership automatically diagnosed the problem without inspecting the vehicle and replacing the air raid intake as stated in the above recall. This part was replaced three times. However the knocking noise still existed. A factory representative was contacted. The factory representative visibly saw the after market air raid intake system installed, and immediately instructed the dealership to disallow the warranty, charging the consumer for parts/ labor, and rental car cost. Also, factory representative indicated that the knocking noise from the engine was due to the vehicle running lean because of the after market air raid air intake system which was installed by their company. Ford representative wanted to charge the consumer $6, 900 to replace the long block which was damaged due to the above problem.

While driving, the consumer heard knocking noise coming from the engine. The engine then seized up.

When trying to start the vehicle the consumer heard a loud banging noise in the engine. The consumer drained the oil pan and found a half a cup of water before the oil came out. The consumer found on a web sight that this vehicle had a problem with two gaskets on the engine. The dealer is not claiming responsibility for the problem.

Consumer stated the battery seemed to be dead. The next day the driver attempted to start vehicle again. The driver could hear a loud banging noise coming from the engine. The mechanic stated water had seeped down into the cylinders.

Consumer attempted to start the vehicle while parked. After several attempts the engine fired up. Consumer heard a loud knocking sound coming from the engine. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a check up. Dealer examined the vehicle, and found that one of the rods was bent in the engine. A new engine was needed.

Problems with knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer before the warranty expired. The consumer indicated that Ford motor company is aware of the problem with the 5. 4 liter engine but they have not fix them. The consumer would like the vehicle repaired or his money refunded.

I have a 2003 F-150 supercrew 5. 4l 2x4, from day one, a hollow knocking noise is heard at idle most noticeable when in gear at idle, or low rpm. I have had it into Ford several times and nothing has been done. We even started another truck on the lot (same year, engine ect. ) and the noise was not found on the other truck. The service manager states he does hear the noise but Ford does not know what it is therefore they cannot fix it so no attempt has been made to find or repair it (my truck has not been on the rack even once). Please advise as to what I can do to resolve this problem.

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I was coming from the doctor with my wife when my truck starts doing a laud knocking sound. I could not figure what was going on. The temperature, battery, oil pressure and everything was fine. The next day I took it to a mechanic and he told me I had a bad head gasket and found that it damage a #1 cyl, bend connecting rod, crack piston and of course a bad head. To fix it was over $2,500. I live in a social security disability with a fix income since February and cannot afford to pay all that money and barely make the payments. The mechanic told me that it has been lots of problems with these engines and head gaskets. I told my stepdaughter and we went on-line surprised to see lots of people with the same problem. Ford knows about these problems since 1998 on the 3. 8-liter v-6 head gasket used between 1988 and 1995 on the taurus, sable and continental, as well as the 1995 windstar and we think they did not fix the problem not until way after 1998 when they issued a technical service bulletin. Now 1998's F-150 got exaclly the same prablem. I donã‚t know what to do !!! I have not call Ford credit to tell them yet. Anny sugestions please e-mail me at jessym28@hotmail. Com.

Hollow knocking noise in the 5. 4 engine most noticeable when cold. Ford and the dealer tell me to put up with it because it is normal. Something about piston clearances or slap. I did not pay $30,000. 00 + for a new vehicle to listen to it knock in the mornings when I start it up. Ford is aware of this noise in the 5. 4 and I would like someone to look into this because they are not willing to do anything about it.

Vehicle shutdown without prior warning. There was a loud banging noise coming from underneath the hood dealership wa saware of problem.

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Upon start up engine was making a knocking sound. Problem was diagnosed as a bent rod for the number one piston. Blown intake gasket caused a leak.

Engine would be making loud knocking noises. Took vehicle to mechanic and was informed that engine pistons were knocking within cylinders. They were wobbling. The defective engine was replaced.

When driving at any speed their is a knocking noise coming from vehicle. It sounds like metal rubbing against metal. Dealer is award of the problem.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. While driving 45 mph, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was brought to the dealer and the engine was replaced. As a result, the engine began to overheat and a significant lost of coolant resulted due to a reservoir failure. At 80,000 miles, the contact began to experience oil pressure failure, which the dealer stated was caused by a bent piston rod on the crank case. The manufacturer would not assist the contact because the VIN excluded the vehicle from the recall. Ford claimed to have only issued a partial level b recall. The failure originated 6 weeks ago, but has been ongoing since June of 2006. The technician suggesting waiting until the engine fails to have it replaced again. The current mileage is 850 and failure mileage was 108,000.

2004 Ford f150 rear end has been repaired a total of 4 times. ** answer required***. The vehicle's engine also made a knocking noise. The dealer replaced the filter and cam but that did not fix the problem.

While traveling heard a knocking noise coming from engine. Vehicle was serviced, and technician stated that engine head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.

Vehicle experiencing engine problems with water mixing in oil pan. Engine would make a knocking noise when first starting or intermittently. Owner was informed that vehicle had a cracked block. Please describe details.

Engine motor was making a knocking noise, and has no oil pressure. This could result in the engine blowing up. Cause unknown.

The engine was replaced because of a knocking noise.