2003 Ford Explorer Motor Noise...NOT!! I found the Knock noise! -Yea!

2003 Ford Explorer Motor Noise...NOT!! I found the Knock noise! Does not need Engine!! -Yea!
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[@robbiwan]

This helped me found my problem. Thanks!

[@user-io8sm4ym6y]

Checked to see on my own Explorer.. definitely the issue. Thanks man

[@travismaddox2393]

Thank God you made this video I thought I was losing my mind

[@jeremybaer364]

Thanks buddy really appreciate it

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@azazelhecate2402]

This was so helpful I really didnt want to get rid of my truck.

[@tpayne293]

Omg thank you so much for this video!!! I thought my engine was blowing!!!

[@FixingWithPassion]

;D

[@jodygunnell9042]

I know this is an old video,however you just showed me the light! Thank you,I’ve been searching for the source of the knock.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@shanegarcia8996]

Great investigation. Had this noise start this week. 👊🏽😎

[@mglet3315]

Watching from NOrth Dakota.. We were told 02 sensor... thanks so much for the vid!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@robertjohn9598]

This helped me confirm this issue. Thanks bro !!

[@JayBird911]

Thank you!...been searching for an answer!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@silbridge1155]

My explorer just started doing that noise a couple days ago., I thought it wss the wngine. Your video saved a lot of money. Thank you sir!

[@FixingWithPassion]

;D

[@deeglock5405]

Did this stop your car from moving ?

[@waynewhite2766]

Ahh yes Thank you my friend.Im stuck on the side on the road as I type this ,trying to figure out this problem.Watching from Cali!!

[@FixingWithPassion]

O no!!~

[@larryzoch4344]

I hope you were not in an explorer also.

[@BeatnBounce]

your amazing thank you my friend,

[@vallero7607]

Great video, That's The True NEVER take someone's word for it..

[@FixingWithPassion]

Word!!! lol

[@konstantinusstoyanov9749]

Great garden hose tip, I thank you

[@FixingWithPassion]

its late...now go to bed...lol ;D

[@Stingray4]

Thats awesome. Lucky with that year. The years of 2002 - 2004 were given a weak transmission. We had to ours.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Yea all good and safe.

[@kennypearce5319]

Hello thanks for your video on your Explorer I have a 98 Ford Explorer that is making the same noise

[@FixingWithPassion]

Omy!

[@frankgeorge1744]

Watching from Bethel, Alaska! Thank you.

[@FixingWithPassion]

;D

[@gustavomelendez5514]

Thanks boss man 👍👍✌️

[@robswrenches9501]

Nice discovery, you lucked out. That piece of hose is about the easiest stethoscope anyone can make.👍

[@FixingWithPassion]

I know right!

[@trimberfox9141]

You've made my day! Local shop quoted me 500 to replace the cat.

[@ericbennett7753]

Please don’t tell me you payed that..

[@trimberfox9141]

@@ericbennett7753 No, after some hunting I found someone to do the job for $350. Now no more knock /tick when cold!

[@rosssmith9941]

Sharp looking explorer

[@manbearpig2164]

Sounds like the same noise I've got, I've tried everything, just this morning I put in two different tensioners in the passenger side, I'm going to go look now ,thanks

[@FixingWithPassion]

Yea that noise can be mastaking for rods also....give it a look craw under and listen,

[@evilted758]

Dude thanks! Same issue. I was so pissed after I replaced tensioners and it was still there. On the plus side I had a bad tensioner.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice! Glad you fixed it!~ sort of ;)

[@evilted758]

@@FixingWithPassion better than a bad engine lol

[@vangailperdue2564]

Thank you

[@saiyedzaidi3609]

what if you drive a screw through the converter and push it tight against the exaust will it work u reckon i am having same issue thinking of a short cutt way of doing

[@LuisGarcia-jk7nv]

thanks for posting

[@FixingWithPassion]

Have a nice day!

[@FixingWithPassion]

10-4! ;)

[@josephvasquez288]

Would like to see the video if you have on of you fixing the cat convert. I have a 04 Ford Explorer that's doing exactly the same thing.

[@hankbridges5055]

On Explorers, you check the transmission fluid at the drain pan. Remove the T-30 screw and run the engine until warm. If fluid splatters, it's O.k. If it pours in a stream, it's too full. Add fluid with a special little cone tool and a fluid pump.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Big 10-4! A lot of the get stripped ;'(

[@hankbridges5055]

@@FixingWithPassion You can get the drain plug on those. Lubrimatic 55-001 is the pump. CTA 7420 is the fill tool. Get a Actron CP9690 code tester. It checks live, record, emissions readiness test, transmission codes, graphing, oxygen sensor tests, and MORE! EBAY has it.

[@kennethbirmingham1187]

[@justinearnheart2240]

Same thing going on with my 2012 super duty now. Could have swore it was a flywheel. Thanks!

[@FixingWithPassion]

P0420 code is a good sign its the cats with that noise.

[@unicomp5705]

Great advice!!! I have a similar clicking noise too.... Will try that hose and check where the noise is exactly... ;-) Mike in LA, Calif

[@oljames1687]

..Yep, a dealer will tell ya, you need a new motor...!!

[@saifsiddiqui9513]

Nathan, I M getting the same noise from my ford 2006 4.6 but it goes away after 10-15 secs. What if I leave it as is. Is it going to damage the engine?

[@twintaurean520]

That’s it! I thought it was my lifters! But they were just replaced when I bought the truck! That’s the noise I’m hearing!

[@tre6442]

Thanks for the garden hose trick, it really works 👍😎

[@fightdhr8866]

I used the hose trick and couldn't find the noise anywhere on motor are trans..Hmmm..Cats didn't get checked..I never would thought to check them..Hope it's that..Ty sir

[@Stephbreez]

Ty!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Ty!

[@terrybritt5089]

If that is my noise do you feel the rattle on top of the engine like the power steering pump

[@Mainbusfail]

Nathan, that garden hose hack is clever. Thank you for saving me some money.

[@robertkosmicki5077]

Thank you...saved me a boatload of $

[@FixingWithPassion]

Great!

[@losteroni]

I had the same thing . Be sure when you change the cats yo also check your muffler . Two of my cats were completely empty and all the material had blown through into the muffler so even after replacing the cats I still had low power until I changed the muffler !

[@FixingWithPassion]

Yea, its happened to me also. Thanks!

[@JuanSanchez-ik7wx]

@@FixingWithPassion What did you end up doing to get rid of your noise.

[@wtfjohndoe7004]

I'm watching from Orlando FL babe

[@longstronghorn7683]

Dude you're a life savior im having the same issue with my 03 expectation .. i just test it out just like you said on your video and yup its the cat converter ....i was literally ready to take my car to a mechanic shop tomorrow .... and my mechanic said that my exhaust ring was bad .... thank you 🙏🏾 you just save a life 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@tracyhill7960]

Lol. Expectation. That's a good one

[@Mainbusfail]

Hey Long & Strong Horn, I have a 2006 ford expedition 5.4L 3V - is this possible with my engine as well? sounds like shattered glass when i am in the drive thru.

[@austingurganus5816]

03 expedition Eddie Bauer edition started doing a noise just like that on the passenger side so more than likely could be it. Sounds like the video. It’s coming near the cat also

[@albertogomes8682]

Dude I just came to that conclusion when I was tightening bolts under my explorer now how much is it going to cost u

[@Itmedics]

Sounds like it has an exhaust leak as well. Good motor I have 334,200 on my 2007 4.6

[@FixingWithPassion]

Yes it does. Nice to see yours still going!

[@alb12345672]

Thinking of an 08 4.6 with 200K. Guess it is just broken in!

[@teresamchenry4947]

You might of just saved my heart from breaking because I have the same sound on my mountaineer so now I got to see if its the same issue .. Cross fingers

[@LiilTyweezy]

What all have you done to it

[@IRIDEBMX-ze7yg]

From where you are at, Now in Spartanburg, S.C

[@1BigDaDo]

Talk I wish I was earlier when this video was here I have a 2000 Ford Expedition that I swear when you start up sounds like it's Rod knocking then after about 15 seconds it stops

[@FixingWithPassion]

O my!

[@fixitdude9748]

Man I hope my ticking sound is something similar to yours , first I thought it was cam phaser pin sound.... but as I go under it sounds like the sound is coming from the exhaust system somewhere

[@KSG420]

I have the same problem from the truck I just bought today 😅

[@donaldbrand1558]

Oh my God thank you bro you just saved my day

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice~~!

[@kevinpalardis5280]

Can I drive sport trac 4x4?with no front driveshaft

[@Mr.monke_222]

nice good video sir

[@FixingWithPassion]

nice

[@monymarflo92412]

Thank you very much !!!!

[@JuanSanchez-ik7wx]

you cut holes in the CC? Did that helP?

[@Skillerj7]

Ik it’s a old video but did your cel come on or no? I’ve got a rattle from somewhere and I’m trying to narrow it down I’ve listened to the timing chains it’s doesn’t sound like it’s them and it’s so on off i haven’t a clue

[@FixingWithPassion]

P0420 code ;(

[@DRUMALOTMEDINA]

Yup. That's thi exact noise I'm hearing on my 02 explorer. I thought for sure it was going to be the transmission, bad or low oil in the engine, or some of the pistons went bad. Thank you for this video..... But, what's the worst scenario that could happen if I ran it like that for a while?

[@dylan11223344ify]

I know I’m 7 months late. I also have a 02 explorer! Same sound! And the problem he had was the same!

[@fantasma.b]

How'd it get resolved and how long you drove it this way?

[@ronaldtober9443]

same thing happened after i rebuilt the motor , so i bought a converter and had a muffler shop cut it out and weld another one in .

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@paulsosa1872]

Is this the 4.0 or the 4.6? I'm looking into buying a ford explorer for a noise issue.

[@davidburman451]

SPEECHLESS :) I've got 04 F150.....scanner says cats are not working and Ive got the exact noise and no power ! Working on the truk all this week ....I ve already done the timing chains tensioners and more. Im just going to gut the cats until I can afford new ones. This made my day

[@elgallogiro6092]

Can I get an update? I’m having the same issue with my F250….did removing the cats work for you ? Any feedback would be appreciated

[@FishWithWyoming]

Yes I hope this is my problem sound dead on but only when warm.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@jamarmckay5514]

I got a 1996 trying to figure out a noise that comes on idle but it’s really low sound

[@jurrydailey5612]

This happened to me a year ago. And 2 days later I was barely able to drive 03 explorer. now my ROM won't even pass 2500. Dang this gone cost a lot

[@Thunder_Dome45]

Interesting. Facebook marketplace has a Ford Explorer that runs and they say it's making a knock noise. They are selling it for $500 and it's a 2004. With 197,000 miles I wonder if it's just that.

[@FixingWithPassion]

If the running boards were off, then its mine ;)

[@martinahudson8616]

Can it cause your truck to stopping running or driving?

[@EarlGuyton425]

As long as I didnt get a engine code/engine light I would just run it that way and eventually it will wedge itself and the rattle will stop.. Its a round smaller pipe inside that has holes in it and the exhaust flow is going through or it wouldnt rattle. If the rattle bothers you, just drill a hole in the mid section and up to the top and put a long bolt from bottom to top and put a washer and nut and tighten it and that will stop it and save a bunch of money. Running a bolt bottom to top through any exhaust is how baffles were installed.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Yea...so far so good.

[@vivian5517]

So would it be ok to drive like this if this is what the problem is? I’m going to fix it but just need a little time but also don’t want to drive it if it’s going to mess it up

[@EarlGuyton425]

@@vivian5517 If your convertor rattlles??? Is that what youre referencing. If so, no it wont hurt anything. Now if its blocked it can get an engine so hot it can cause damage/ Just be sure your knock or rattle isnt in the engine because if so, YES, that will cause major damage

[@vivian5517]

@@EarlGuyton425 yes if the converter rattles, sorry I wasn’t clear. I checked and my brother checked and we saw it’s the converter not the engine. Thanks for your response!

[@darrisb1727]

Did the sound go away after the truck warms up? I have a knock on 4.6 Mountaineer that goes away after starting for the day.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Sometimes.

[@FishWithWyoming]

I changed my oil then heard this after driving a while I got super scared. But I just bought it and it sat a year and half with not much starting or giving it gas. I live in a wet snowy place so I bet it got rusty or something and just snapped inside

[@rowdyrick7091]

My expo just threw a check engine for catalytic converter and this noise started to happen.. I believe this might be my problem.

[@FixingWithPassion]

O no!

[@albert2241]

Two Saturdays ago mine started doing that and I swore that it was the engine blocking but it still runs

[@FixingWithPassion]

O my! Cat time!

[@lebeckchris]

Just changed my canister vent valve solonoid, it fixed my hard shifting and rpm's from reving to high. I changed the throttle body, and it stopped me from losing power while making right turns. I think it was one of the sensors on it, i believe it was the throttle position sensor. I have a 2004 explorer 4.0 sohc flex fuel. The fuel and air intake problems are a nightmare. 3 mechanics, and a transman couldn't figure out the problem, returned my car free of charge after days of paying for rental cars. So me being a millwright who never worked on a car, decided to learn how the intake and fuel system works. I fixed the problem 2 weeks later. The hard shifting was destroying my drivetrain, i will never buy a ford ever again. The nightmare is real, and im living it!

[@FixingWithPassion]

You should have put more wd-8 to the intake snout. That's your Issue.

[@lebeckchris]

@@FixingWithPassion WD-8? Can you explain what you mean? I just drove it, and it didn't totally fix my problem.

[@elizabethvillarreal4670]

That what my 2004 sound ñ mec.told me is the lifter.

[@jrpfishing187]

Can this problem happen in a 2002 Ford Expedition with a 4.6?

[@deeglock5405]

Same with mine

[@carolyne5922]

Nathan, did you replace that cat. converter then? And if so, did the noise/rattling stop? I am trying to diagnose a very loud, somewhat continuous knocking (that started out as a soft rattle) on our '06 b2300 engine (baby truck I call it). 1 mechanic seems to think it might be the rod when he saw it during the soft rattling stage - after a month - that rattle has become a loud kocking/rattling very similar to your sound. I have at a second mechanic now who off the cuff listening said it's the rod....but only 70K miles on it. when they get around to really looking at it for a diagnosis I'm going to ask them about your discovery.

[@FixingWithPassion]

I replaced the cat on the divers side. It was nothing but a melted rock left causing the rattling. Both were bad on one side.

[@JuanSanchez-ik7wx]

@@FixingWithPassion what kind of job was it to replace the cat?

[@joecampeau2729]

Can I get away with removing them? Or to just take out the insides?

[@rudyramos4816]

I'm having This issue on my Ford explorer xlt 03 I thought my engine was knocking then I heard it under the car. I already many issues with it I just don't have the money rn to fix everything

[@FixingWithPassion]

O my!!

[@ChuckDanger]

I just wanted to say thanks. I am currently having this issue with my 01 Explorer Sport. I was thinking the worst, being as the sound is close to the bottom of the engine and the bell housing. I thought it was going to be a larger issue. I'm thinking this is.the issue tho, which is a relief. I'll report back after the fix.

[@stefanysimons9785]

Hi watching from chaparral nm

[@kurtis309242]

Hey I got a question I own a 2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer with the 4.6 v8 4x4 drive I have the same rattling sound coming from the Cadillac converter if you let it sit all night and cold start it would it make a loud rattling sound almost like a sound that the motor about to blow from a rattling Cadillac converter

[@FixingWithPassion]

O no!

[@Viper81766]

Fords have Lincoln converters .

[@jonathanaaron9566]

Any answers for this nathan

[@nawan-pq3xv]

My Ford explorer 02 does the same Noise.Means it's not the motor is it? Can you drive it with that noise like that.or will it brake down.can you give me sum advise plzz. T.y

[@dustinmiller7278]

My 97 5.0 explorer has this noise sounds like its right under my seat so that seems to be the issue.... That and my harmonic balancer is wiggling now at 345,896 miles

[@FixingWithPassion]

Wow! That's a lot of miles....Keep it going!

[@dustinmiller7278]

Ya just discovered today my rack and pinion steering is cracked right down the middle

[@FixingWithPassion]

;(

[@israelpadilla1336]

I have a 2006 ford explorer and it makes a rattle noise and it sounds like it's the motor. Do you think is the same problem as yours?

[@FixingWithPassion]

yep...if running fine....just a rattle in the cat. Got any codes?

[@methopothentertainment2434]

Sir I’m very poor guy about car ! Do you’ve another video about that ? How did you solve the problem please??

[@Salty_reviews]

Wow it sounds alot like rod knock

[@conniegeorge1425]

Is there anyway i can get your advise on a 98 explorer im having an issue with? Have a short video so u can hear whats doing...

[@FixingWithPassion]

OK

[@conniegeorge1425]

@@FixingWithPassion where can i send u the short video?

[@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN]

Post it on KZbin and send it to me im a professional with explorers

[@larryzoch4344]

a garden hose? that sounds like a thing to try. My dad taught me with a piece of broom stick 1,2 or 3 feet long. that works good also.

[@shemiahharper-scran9985]

Did is sound extremely loud inside the car? And if your foot was on a gas pedal my foot vibrates but actually sounds like Its from my upper intake 04 ford Taurus ohv v6 single cam M

[@FixingWithPassion]

Yea it real loud and out

[@shemiahharper-scran9985]

@@FixingWithPassion thank you Sir

[@modepk1tv246]

Would a similar noise come from the tensioners like in the 4.0L?

[@FixingWithPassion]

Yeah

[@modepk1tv246]

Ok, thank you I think it is the cats rattling. Thanks from NM

[@MC-hs4mf]

@@FixingWithPassion any codes pop

[@MC-hs4mf]

@@FixingWithPassion mine sounds

[@MC-hs4mf]

@@FixingWithPassion like sewing

[@JamesHall-lg1rc]

I have this noise but it sounds more like up top in motor and also have 2 codes misfire on 4 cylinder and misfire first 1000 rotation any idea on what this might be

[@FixingWithPassion]

Its a double cause and effect. You have a misfire shacking the motor, causing the exhaust to shake also. If your cats are all ready toast, this will cause them to rattle because there in pieces in the catalytic converter. Seen this a lot of times Fix the miss first......go from there... Been there ;(

[@bnellynel]

Check spark plugs also

[@MC-hs4mf]

@@FixingWithPassion mine threw

[@MC-hs4mf]

@@FixingWithPassion same code

[@MC-hs4mf]

@@FixingWithPassion po300

[@lavohncaswell470]

Mom mom's was making the same sounds and the mechanic just told her it's the bearings in the motor

[@FixingWithPassion]

Get a 2nd and 3rd opinion.....

[@tommcqueen3145]

Did it fix it or what

[@BlueMistPG]

Do more videos on the explorer

[@FixingWithPassion]

I'm working on it tonight....and cussing it ....o-O

[@BlueMistPG]

TVWXMAN32 ahhh! I drive one myself I’d like to see you replace the timing chain tensioners. Also trying to figure out a grind under the drivers side wheel just changed the brakes and has a new bearing

[@FixingWithPassion]

I have a video for timing chain tensioners on here also. It was for mountaineer 4.6 all the same.

[@bochom7055]

Is this why when I press on the gas the noise stops

[@ovojayledge]

Bochom 705 Mine gets louder :(

[@entropy8000]

For a few days it would go away when revving but yesterday it got really loud the more rpms so now im concerned

[@charliehull1326]

That's your timing chain tensioner

[@Smashachu]

hopefully it's just this, i hear two noises one is that rattle and the other is a constant rod nock sound.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Hoping for the best!

[@ninailsgimp]

So was that it?

[@Smashachu]

@@ninailsgimp No, it was the torque converter failing. Making a very similar sound

[@albert2241]

Mt Olive NC

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@oscarjd1228]

I'm having the same issue with my mercury mountaineer 2002, a guy told me the engine is bad

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@johnnylongpockets8084]

Omg I've been thinking my tranny was going but it's making the same noise and I thought it was a loose hanger....

[@FixingWithPassion]

O my!!

[@josephvasquez288]

My cat is in the same place under the driver side also.

[@JuanSanchez-ik7wx]

My engine oil temp light came on.

[@jeffwinters8492]

Was it worth the buy Eddie Bauer

[@edwardblaine8426]

Will it make your truck not want to shift and shut off

[@FixingWithPassion]

No.

[@entropy8000]

Thats happened to me a few times while driving, in between shifts it died and then started right back uo and hasnt happened in a long time super random