Heavy Ping

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ALAN_DUDE
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I own a '97 Aerostar 3.0L 50K miles. The seems to run good, gas mileage is good always starts. I have noticed this year it will ping a lot going up tiny hills, "Florida hills". I will have to slow down to 45mph, I'm worried about damage. Then some times it doesn't do it or only slightly. I have added gas treatment too and doesn't seem to help. I read that there may be an anti-knock sensor that might be bad. The manual I have does not show one. So is there one? and if so Where will I find it?
Oct 3, 2007 at 2:47 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Try the EGR clean out. Engine is it getting hotter than usual, might want to try decarbonizing cleaner. Also it doesn't have a knock sensor.
Oct 3, 2007 at 9:42 AM
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