Three problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2001 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 55 mph, heard a load bang and then a steady popping sound. After pulling off road to check problem open the hood to see the coil exploded and arching against fuel rail, and spark plug on the valve cover. Got the truck home started researching this issue and I see this is a common problem yet Ford says it isn't. My best educated repair solution is cal van 38900 Ford 5. 4l spark plug port repair kit at a cost of 250 . It took a day and a half to do a complete repair. Seems to be working but Ford has a problem and should do something for the owners should it happen. They cant say this is a torque issue this are the factory plugs and coil. So if they torque them wrong at the factory. ## VIN passed ## Ford f250 2001 ##.
I heard a noise like a loose rocker arm and took it to a mechanic and was told not to worry. Then at the bank the noise changed and quit "ticking" and by the time I pulled out of the line I heard a loud "pop" and then a continual popping noise, after I got pulled over I checked under the hood and the spark plug closest to the drivers seat was out. With fuel coming out and a spark plug firing on the motor, I am amazed it did not catch fire.
Upon entering the highway, the truck suddenly started having problems, the r. P. M. Gauge started fluctuating from 1000 to 3000 r. P. M. , it squealed and jerked into gear and a popping noise was coming from the right side of the front end. The dealer could not find any problem, but he suggested that it could have been the clutch fan slipping. Consumer experienced again what he felt was transmission problems but the light never flashed on the overdrive column so taking note of what was happening and continued driving. Then the light started flashing on the overdrive column, within seconds, consumer noticed a large puff of black smoke coming from under the truck, the r. P. M. Gauge went to below 1000, the truck lost all power, and the cab started filling with smoke, fire was escalating under the truck and hood. Possible engine failure.