Hi guys. I have a problem and was wondering if anyone else has ever had it, or know anything else about it. I have a 99 Contour SE V6 and have about 103,000 miles on it. I bought in brand new frm the dealer and have always done the maitenance on it myself and keep it in tip top shape. I drive it easy and really try to baby her. I love this car.
However, two days ago, I was driving, stopped for a light, and heard a low knocking coming from the engine. I thought it might have been a timing problem (really didn't sound like a valve) so I brought it into the local Ford Dealer.
What a mistake. Two days of not having the car and $450.00 later they still can't find out what is wrong with it. They def. told me what it wasn't though. It isn't a timing, cam, rocker, or spring problem. They wanted to charge me $1000 to pop the heads and look at the valves. I really doubt that is it because I feel the engine should last more than 100,000 miles? Am I correct in assuming so? Also, the kncking only seemed to be occuring at idle, and didn't get louder when hitting the gas.
I am extermelly furstrated with this dealer, so I argued with them to put the car back together, so I can come and pick it up. After talks with the Service manager, they are suppossed to put it back together. We will see how many parts they "forget" to put back in "by accident".
So anyway, long story short. I am stumped about what to do next. Any ideas? or has anyone else had/know of this problem?
Thank you very much.
