Ticking sounds from engine loss of power especially up hill 1996 oldsmobile ciera

SOURCE: engine making ticking sound when hot

the internal combustion of the main valve is most likely either clogged or it has a loose spark plug that is constantly providing a spark without oil. Either that or your break pads have gone bad or just some seats and stuff loose, I'd have it checked on by your nearest professional.

SOURCE: loss of power going up hill

probably fuel pump.call your ford dealer give them the vin numbe.r.there was a recall for a new updated fuel pump.i was a ford tech for 10 years.let me know how you make out

SOURCE: Rapping/ticking sound in my 2001 Chevy tracker engine.

does it go tick tick tick tick and when it warms up it stops or goes quiet?
its your lifters not getting enough oil
when u change your oil it will stop till that oil gets worn out
you will have to replace the lifters or it can also be a slack oil pump not pumping oil around the engine like it should

SOURCE: Loss of power

For the person with the loud engine and poor acceleration, the problem is likely the fan clutch. I think it is about 800$ to be repaired.

SOURCE: Loss of power/Engine Sputters going up hill

change your fuel filter it may have imputities in the fuel causing the fuel flow problems