While driving car shut off after hearing a strange noise, will not crank

2005 LINCOLN LS
123,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKE WARD2
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Okay, I changed my plugs and coil packs and i removed a spark plug where the electrode was gone totally. i removed another plug that was smashed like no gap at all and i replaced that. Started my car and it was making a ticking sound. I topped off the oil and drove it hoping it would stop. well, I'm going down road and i hear weird noise and car stops. wont even try to turn over lights on all electric still work in but motor won't crank.
Jan 10, 2020 at 1:15 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When you try to crank it, does it do anything? Does the starter click or anything?

The idea that one of the plugs looked smashed is a concern. Are you sure they were the correct plugs? The ticking you heard, could it have been the pistons coming in contact with the spark plugs? Have you tried turning the engine by hand to confirm it isn't locked?

If you hear a click when you engage the starter, remove the plugs and then see if it will turn.

Let me know.

Joe
Jan 10, 2020 at 1:46 PM
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