1999 Ford Expedition Repair Question
Topics covered: Compression, Brakes, Push rod.
Mileage: 188,000 miles.
Mileage: 188,000 miles.
Asked on December 29, 2010
1999 ford expedition
How to tell if you have a bent push rod on a 1999 ford expedition. had a chipped spark plug on #3 cylinder idles rough,skipping, lite ticking sound sometimes the brakes don't want to stop, all this started at the same time with with no warning.
Asked by leressawiseAnswer
Replied on February 6, 2011
I don't see how the brakes are related unless there is a vacuum leak to the brake booster. However, if you have a bent push rod, that cylinder will be low on compression. Check compression. Refer to our homepage under the DIY section for directions. If that cylinder is low on compression, it could be a bent rod, piston damage, cylinder damage, a bent valve...
