2003 Ford Escape pinging/rattling

2003 FORD ESCAPE
120,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NEVILLE71
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ave a 2003 ford escape with 120k and when i go up hill i get a rattling sound from the front right area of the car.(which sounds like a rattling when you put the wrong gas octane in) it also happens when the car is hot meaning in the morning i don't get the rattling. it also happens when i am driving about 30mph sometimes. i;ve done engine cleaners and oil additives and octane booster- was told it might be pre-ignition- how do i stop this from happening- can you help - MOST IMPORTANT it doesn't rattle when i am in park and revving the engine
Sep 28, 2014 at 8:12 AM
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HMAC300
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check tosee if the shield that goes on top of converter and connected to body has broken off with a rivet broken.
Sep 28, 2014 at 9:28 AM