loud ticking or pecking noise

2006 FORD FUSION
128,256 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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KAREN MCCULLOUGH
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My car started ticking really loud but when i unhook one of the coils it stops. What does this mean? Or what causes this?
Mar 21, 2017 at 4:55 PM
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STEVE W.
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Could be a few things. From a bad rod or main bearing to a bad valve or even a faulty piston or bad plug or coil that's arcing.

This is one of those things that a shop needs to hear up close to determine. But those are the likely suspects. Hope it is just a faulty coil.
Mar 21, 2017 at 10:50 PM
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KAREN MCCULLOUGH
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Thank u so much
Mar 22, 2017 at 7:49 PM
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Steve W. is one of our best!

Please use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help and tell a friend.

Best, Ken
Mar 27, 2017 at 3:13 PM