Tl* the contact's friend owns a 1999 ford taurus. While driving various speeds, the contact's friend heard knocking noises coming from the engine compartment. The contact was unaware if there were any warning indicators illuminated. The contact's friend took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, but the failure continued. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 187,000.
1999 Ford Taurus: engine knocking or ticking
5 of the 874 complaints about the 1999 Ford Taurus describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 40 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
The federal safety agency recall campaign 04v332000 concerning front coil spring. After having the protective spring shields installed and while driving driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the left front. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the struts needed to be replaced. *ak however, when taken to another mechanic, it was advised that the struts did not need to be replaced. *tt....
A new oil pump was replaced and the engine was still knocking. Dealer stated that the lifters were bad. Also, brakes were replaced four times.
When driving transmission would make a knocking noise upon shifting gears. *ak. All 4 firestone tires p205/65r15 were replaced due to slow leaks, tires would not hold air.
Vehicle had a ticking noise in engine since march of 2000. While driving about 55-60 MPH black smoke started coming from all areas of vehicle, and it caught on fire. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and the engine was replaced. Please provide any further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. tt
- Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating. tt
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include...
- In vehicle loctite service procedure for camshaft tube and gear. tt
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Exhaust system y-pipe crack at the noise vibration harness bracket. mj
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Ford Taurus knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 1999 Ford Taurus?
5 of 874 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Taurus (1%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford Taurus?
There are 0 recalls and 40 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Ford Taurus
Coil spring 128Wipers 31Seat belt 30Sudden acceleration 27Jerking 23Tire blowout 23Adaptive cruise 22Power steering loss 22Stalling 21Transmission failure 21No deployment 20Grinding brakes 19Fire or smoke 18Headlights 17Brake failure 14Loss of power 13Fuel pump 11ABS 9Ball joint 9Overheating 9Slipping 9Check engine light 8Engine failure 8Premature wear 7Won't shift 7Fuel leak 6Door locks 5Fuel gauge 5Won't start 5
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