On 5/3/02 engine check light came on and we took it to the dealership. They checked it and replaced the dpf sensor, updated computer and cleaned fuel injectors. The following week, I had trouble starting 3 times after work. The following Wednesday, my wife drove it to work and when she tried to start it after work there was a loud "bang" and it took another 1/2 hr to get it going. When she got it going again there was a loud "tapping" from the engine. We called the dealer and towed it in. They checked and said the coolant was leaking into the oil and the engine could not be rebuilt. It was going to cost us $4000 plus labor to have another engine put in. This vehicle has been very well maintained. On doing some research we found that this is a common problem with this particular engine, and there was a recall (#99B29) related to this problem that we never received. We ordered the truck in Jan 1996, and took delivery in March 96 which falls within all of the date ranges specified on F150.com. We have since contacted our salesman, he checked out the problem and called us back telling us to bring it in. This will involve another towing and I'm not sure it will solve anything we do not already know. We do not feel that we should have to pay $4000 for an engine on a truck that has been well maintained. Where do we go from here?

- San Antonio, TX, USA

4.2 litre V-6 engine failed after engine seized. Ford agreed to pay 1/3 of costs to maintain customer loyalty. Showed them defect report from NHTSA website.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

Vehicle skips, misses, backfires and has very little power. No check engine light illuminated.

- Middleburg, FL, USA

Engine failed.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Athens, OH, USA

Vehicle skips, misses, backfires and has very little power. No check engine light illuminated.

- Middleburg, FL, USA

Engine knock at start up. I brought the problem to the attention of Ford when the truck was still underwarranty. They knew it was a problem and did not have a fix. So therfore they did nothing. Now that the problem is worsing, Ford has a solution but will do nothing as it is out of warranty. I feel they avoided finding a solution and fixing until the vast majority of engines were out of warranty and now will not own up to the fix.

- Batavia, IL, USA

Vehicle stalled right before consumer started to drive. Contacted dealer and dealer was not willing to do anything.

- Chapsworth, CA, USA

The engine is knocking; we park it and we feel that it is a defect in the motor we had it put on the machine and the person whom checked it. Said it was not something that could hve been helped. We took it to a Ford place and had it checked there. We have done regular maintenance on it. When we got it we had to take it in for leaking oil and they said they replaced the seal on it it went in twice for this I feel this problem may have resulted in the leaking, and I feel I should not have to replace it if it is a possible defect in the motor thank you for taking the time to read this. Please let me know what I need to do in this matter thank you again for your time and trouble. Sincerely [xxx]. parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Greenville, SC, USA

Engine failed.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

Vehicle will stall at slow speeds during long trips, 5 times so far. Taken to dealer 3 times, cannot remedy problem.

- Middleburg, FL, USA

While driving theres a skip in engine. Took to dealer, and they stated that engine is knocking and going bad.

- Destin, FL, USA

While driving at any speed vehicle started to choke/ sputter, and run rough. Then, it dies. Once while going down a hill engine stalled/ it became very hard to steer, and consumer almost lost control.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

We have had over 5, now 6 recall's within the last year.there is no modifications to this truck, and had been getting vibration's in the rear, but Ford said they saw no problem with this, now the engine has blown and they cannot give me an explanation for this.. luckily I was not driving at the time.

- Longwood, NC, USA

Started the motor in the morning to go to work, knocking noise from either back of motor or front of transmission. Took vehicle to dealer where I purchased it from. Was told by technician that he also heard nkocking noise. Technician put stethoscope on motor says oil pump might be bad. His sugesstion on the work order was to pull the oil pan and inspect bearings. This was not performed due to the fact that I was never informed of there recomendation. Technicians final recomendation was for me to purchase a brand new motor from the dealer and allow them to put it in for a low low price of $3000 out the door. This seems to me to be very deceitful due to the fact that not hardly anything was done to find the source of the knock but yet there final decision is for me to pay $3000 for a new motor and installation. When they do not even know if this is the problem. Cost me $35 for there deceitful recomendation. I have been searching the internet for other 1997 Ford F-150 motor problems that include knocking noises and they are every where on the web. All motor problems with the same symptoms as mine are all low mileage motors. Mine only has 67951 miles on it. I have religously maintained all aspects of my vehicle. Ford sells low qaulity products and there dealers are deceitful!

- Orland, CA, USA

Started the motor in the morning to go to work, knocking noise from either back of motor or front of transmission. Took vehicle to dealer where I purchased it from. Was told by technician that he also heard nkocking noise. Technician put stethoscope on motor says oil pump might be bad. His sugesstion on the work order was to pull the oil pan and inspect bearings. This was not performed due to the fact that I was never informed of there recomendation. Technicians final recomendation was for me to purchase a brand new motor from the dealer and allow them to put it in for a low low price of $3000 out the door. This seems to me to be very deceitful due to the fact that not hardly anything was done to find the source of the knock but yet there final decision is for me to pay $3000 for a new motor and installation. When they do not even know if this is the problem. Cost me $35 for there deceitful recomendation. I have been searching the internet for other 1997 Ford F-150 motor problems that include knocking noises and they are every where on the web. All motor problems with the same symptoms as mine are all low mileage motors. Mine only has 67951 miles on it. I have religously maintained all aspects of my vehicle. Ford sells low qaulity products and there dealers are deceitful!

- Orland, CA, USA

While driving down the road, another vehcile hit consumer's bumper. Consumer proceeded to drive and was nformed by another consumer that fire was coming from bottom of vehicle. While walking awayfrom the vehicle, it blew up. Dealer has not been contacted. One person was injured.

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

Accelerator pedal locked up with speed control engaged while driving at highway speed of 68-70 mph, could not deactivate speed control by applying brakes or disengaging it by the on/off switch. Disengaged by shifting into neutral and turning vehicle off. This caused engine problem. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and informed consumer that engine was blown, and needed replacement. Provide any further information on this matter. Neede replacement. Provide any further information on this matter.

- Olathe, KS, USA

After vehicle was examined for a manufacturer service program on ingition, vehicle did not operate properly. When dealership examined vehicle, a hole in engine head was discovered. Dealer informed consumer that component needed to repair was no longer available, which required that entire engine be replaced at consumer's expense. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Nitro, WV, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- China Twp, MI, USA