2000 Ford Focus Knocking and Putting???

2000 FORD FOCUS
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HANNAHS_MOMMY07
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Its only when I make a complete stop and then go my car makes a knocking noise for a good two seconds and then stops. Also when I am going sometimes my car will put out a couple time and then just keep going??? It has almost full tank of gas??? Help Please!
Mar 8, 2010 at 10:38 AM
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BILLYMAC
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Hi Hannahs mommy 07
This sounds like eng ping which could be caused by timing or cheap fuel. usually a major eng knock will not go away .


you can try some gas additive and if you haven,t had a tune up recently and a fuel filter .



ty billymac
Mar 8, 2010 at 11:54 AM
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