While shifting gears, the vehicle failed to move on its own. The consumer tried to shift the gears and a knocking noise was heard coming from the front. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the transmission needed to be replaced.
1999 Ford Escort: engine knocking or ticking
6 of the 325 complaints about the 1999 Ford Escort describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 22 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
- 19996
- 19985
- 19974
- 19961
- 19942
- 19921
- 19901
What owners say
There is a knocking in engine, when car is driven, louder the knocking gets. Consumer has contacted an outside mechanic and was informed that source of the problem was underneath hood where the bearings were. Also, deal has been contacted for a replacement of engine block/ head and cyclinder, but that still has not remedied the problem. Please provide further details.
Vehicle had less than a year when a metalic knocking noise started from the engine. The lifters & other parts has been replaced several times since the begining of the year 2000. Car still has the noise after many attempts to correct the problem and the ford international still does not want to claim the vehicle a defect. The second band of the transmision broke into many parts and the technition of bayamon ford said it was the first time he had seen this on this type of vehicle. He has seen this in explorer & expeditions, but not on ford escorts. Bayamon ford nor auto vega has been able to fix this this problem in more than a year. I also would like to add that another recurring problem in this car is that the headlight socket keeps melting. This is a fire hazzard and it is a recurring problem after replacement of headlight fixture. I noticed that the negative wire is thinner than both of the positive wires, thus causing the over heating & causing it to melt. Another recurring problem is that about every 6 months I have to take the car to the dealer to replace the front struts because they are shot. I would like to get a technition to properly do its job and not to put myself or other people in danger because he/she does not want to blow the whistle on a problem.
When vehicle purchased engine vibrated while heating and AC system on. Brough to dealer 4-5 times state normal. Finally engine removed placed on mount and as a result engine knocks at start up. Brought twice to dealer, claim it is normal can't do anything about it. Still under warranty.
Brakes make a knocking noise when braking and turning.
When pulling off there is a knocking and rattling noise coming from the vehicle, and the dealer can't determine the cause.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0L zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip. tt
- Idle vibration on vehicles equipped with 2.0L spi or zetec engine only. tt
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. tt
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehicles with 2.0L spi engine only, may exhibita burning oil smell noted from outside or from within...
- Subject concerning the idle-vibration- 2.0L and zetec engines- service tip. mjs
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Ford Escort knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 1999 Ford Escort?
6 of 325 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Escort (2%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford Escort?
There are 0 recalls and 22 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Ford Escort
Stalling 34No deployment 33Coil spring 16Headlights 16Fire or smoke 10Transmission failure 9Fuel pump 8Engine failure 7Check engine light 6Loss of power 6Airbag light 5Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5Seat belt 5Won't start 5
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