Very Loud Ticking Noise from engine..

[DSSecurity]

I purchased a 2003 Windstar Cargo Van with 150k miles on it. The check engine light was on when I bought it. So far I have replaced:

-Spark Plugs
-Wires
-Coil Pack
-Air Filter
-Fuel Filter
-Oil Filters and changes regularly (Synthetic Blend)
-Engine Flush
-New Tires
-Alignment

Yesterday the engine started Ticking really really loudly. So loud I'm not driving it. This is not a quiet tick I've been reading some other posters on here.. The ticking increases as you rev up the engine and drive it. I have spent so much money already fixing parts on this van. Any ideas on what this could be?? This is my second vehicle for work so I am trying no to spend any more than I already have.. Thank you in advance.

[GraybeardAv]

Until you read the codes, you are throwing money in the blind.

Good parts houses will read the codes for free, except in Calif. Or, you can buy a code reader. Harbor Fright probably has the best price, and you can bet they're all made in Communist China, anyhow.

Some scumbags buy a code reader, use it the one time, then take it back. All '95 up cars use it, so it is as valuable in your toolbox as a sparkplug wench.

GB

[DSSecurity]

I did read the codes when I got the van.. they lead to all of the above stated things that I've done and the van was running great up untill yesterday when the ticking started. Its so loud, that I'm afraid to drive it to Autozone to have the code read until I have an idea of what it might be. Im being cautious because the ticking noise is SO loud.. Any thoughts on what it might be? And I have 156k miles on it now. I also have an identical 03' windstar cargo van with 189k miles on it with no problems whatsoever..

[mark v]

Take it to an Automotive Mechanic, if the tick is that loud it will need a Mechanic to fix it.

[GraybeardAv]

I would try to isolate the source by listening under the hood, with a paper towel core to focus.

GB