Rumbling Ping Noise

[Ava Francis]

Hi All,

Just had a tune up, new tires, 71,000 miles, 2001 ST and this noise dives me crazy!! It sounds like I'm using the wrong gas. It happens when I ride uphill or accelerate . It only happens in 1st gear (it's an automatic) then when I hear it go into 2nd gear it sounds fine. It reminds me of my high school car with the gas thing...anyone know? Thanks!

 

[Jeff C]

Try running 89. Maybe time for a tune up.

 

[Todd Z]

Could be bad catalytic converters, Vacuum leak, driveshaft, OR even the timing chain ratteling...



Todd Z

 

[Ava Francis]

Just had a tune up last week, changed my gas and nothing so, I'll go back to me mec. and see if Tood Z is correct. More money....... Thanks All !!

 

[LoriMaury Kimbrough]

I have this too. Mostly during the hotter months. I run a higher octance gas when I know that I'm going to be either driving through the mountains or towing the boat. That ususally does the trick for me.



I've asked about it and the typical response is "that's a Ford for ya". I've actually known several people who have different vehicles but the same engine who have the problem as well.



The one thing I've never checked is the timing chain, so please let me know if that turns out to be the problem.

 

[Ava Francis]

I will be seeing my mec. next week and I'll let you know. I turn the radio up....I hate that noise!!:angry: