Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises Problems of Ford F-350

While traveling north bound on the maine turnpike at mm 34 I experienced a loss of power. I was in the left lane with heavy traffic. I made my way safely to the right hand breakdown lane. I noticed white smoke coming from under the hood. I heard a popping sound. After I stopped, the engine was still running, but smoke was coming from under the hood and starting to enter the cab on the right side. I shut the engine off and but on my emergency flashers. Traffic was very heavy. I exited the cab and looked under the hood. There was no fire, but I could smell diesel fuel. The truck has the 6. 7 liter Ford diesel. I noticed fuel leaking onto the frame on the right side behind the front tire. I called Ford roadside assistance and was towed to the Ford dealer in portsmouth, nh where I bought the truck. When I got home I did some research online and found out the hold down clamp for the fuel injectors had been replaced by a new part number. These crack and can allow the injector to blow out of the cylinder head. They spray fuel in the engine compartment after exiting the head. Ford has issued a TSB 12-3-4 on the matter. Others have experienced this problem. Why has this not been recalled is beyond me. I was surprised I did not have a fire! Ford will only replace the affected part, not all 8. I have opened a case with Ford to have all 8 replaced. At this point in time the part is back ordered. The dealer did locate 1 and will be installing it tomorrow. I assume this is a redesigned part.

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I'm sure I have the same problem. I heard a ticking noise also, then my truck started to miss under load. Unable to determine which cylinder is the problem, sounds like all my be bad at some time. Ford has to be aware of this problem, not taking the blame is an example of how they run their business. Ooohhhh wait they are getting ready to go under. Wonder why????.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-350 sd. While driving 5 mph, the contact heard a loud popping noise. There were no warning indicators present. The vehicle was pulled over and later driven to the dealer. The dealer stated that the spark plug became detached and the cylinder head for the passenger side needed to be replaced. The repairs were not made. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.

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While driving heard a loud popping noise and truck began running rough and lost some power. Pulled to side of highway, opened hood and saw that I lost #9 spark plug. Was offered through Ford to either replace the head for $3400. 00 or replace entire motor for $6200. 00. No other options. Ford does not recommended heli-coil. When asked the dealer and Ford representative what can be done to help offset this cost, they replied "nothing".

While4 driving at 40 mph consumer heard a popping noise under the hood. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to the spark plug failure. The problem was not resolved. The cylinder head failed. The spark plug fell out of the engine.

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