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Ford Windstar
Report: Knocking Noise Due to Broken Intake Runner
Ford Windstar Problem
Model Years Affected: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Engines Affected: 3.0L V6, 3.8L V6
Average Mileage: 139,071 mi (91,000 mi - 196,255 mi)
A knocking noise from the upper engine area may indicate a loose intake runner. Our technicians tell us if this is the case, replacement of the upper intake clamshell will be necessary.
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Report #1Visitor, 2000 Ford Windstar, 3.8L V6, 144,500 mi
Clacking noise from upper intake. Replaced and problem solved!!
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Report #2gocats, 2000 Ford Windstar, 3.8L V6, 98,600 mi
Rookiemy pinging noise comes and goes. does not do it when i have it in shop. dealer siliconed shell back together. will not do anything until they hear it.
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Report #3Visitor, 2002 Ford Windstar
the moter is making aknocking sound
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Rookieknocking noise and now it won't start at all.
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Report #5Visitor, 2000 Ford Windstar, 3.8L V6, 91,000 mi
i hear a light tapping,knocking sound on the driver side of 2000 windstar please telll me what could that be...
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Report #6purplegogg, 2002 Ford Windstar, 196,255 mi
RookieKnocking noise in engine, changed to synthetic still noise. Problem has not been fixed yet. When to dealer explained that they did not hear the noise. So I will find someone other than the dealer that will listen to me...
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Report #7Visitor, 2000 Ford Windstar, 3.0L V6, 165,000 mi
I have the knocking noise and I went and look at the control rods and the bushing on the back rod was off and rod disconnected.
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Report #8jp0p, 2003 Ford Windstar, 3.8L V6