10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 13
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 59,539 miles
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When the vehicle was turned off, it caught on fire.jb
- Gretna, LA, USA
Spark plug blew out of #3 cylinder 2000 Ford lightning pickup 37,500 miles.
- Eustis, FL, USA
Spark plug blew out of head on a Ford lightning (completely stock, never modded). This issue is a known issue with 5.4L motors, and is a $2000-$3000 repair that typically happens after the manufacturers warranty is expired. Mine happened at 39,000mi.
- Martinez, CA, USA
While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The vehicle will shut down and vibrate please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.
- Avenal, CA, USA
Spark plug was blown out of head. Dealer claims head is not repairable, requires new head. No warranty from Ford, they claim they have never seen this problem however the Ford service managers at several locations claim it's a ver common problem.
- Penn Yan, NY, USA
The motor mounts failed. Nlm
- West Covin, CA, USA
- Versailles, MO, USA