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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 28
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 88,682 miles
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The contact owns a 2001 Ford F150. The contact was driving approximately 46 mph when the engine began to sputter with low engine power. In addition, the engine exhibited a rough idle when sitting idle at a complete stop. The failure occurred frequently. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 128,098.
- Boise, ID, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F150. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked. The vehicle was not occupied when the fire erupted. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle that was parked next to the contact's vehicle was also extremely burned on the passenger side. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to send photos and supporting documentation in regards to the failure before a determination was made regarding assistance. The failure and current mileage was 135,000.
- Cudahy, CA, USA
While driving my 2001 Ford F150 down the highway, a spark plug blew out of the head and damaged the ignition coil. Gas/air mixture was sent into the engine compartment, and if the plug had not damaged the coil, it could have ignited the gas. The fuel line is also just above the pug, and could also have easily been damaged.
- Skaneateles, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F150. The contact stated that four spark plugs failed and were blown into the coil pack. The contact stated that the failure caused the vehicle to stall without warning. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileage was 113,000.
- Vinegrove , KY, USA
My husbands' Ford F150 truck caught on fire and was totaled. The truck had been idle for 2 days and not driven more then 500 feet over the last 2 months. I was awaked from sleep when my husband happened to glance out the window and see the fire. The vehicle was on the street. We called 911 but by the time they arrived the entire king cab portion of the truck was totaled.
- Creedmoor , NC, USA
2001 Ford F150 was parked for 4-5 days in driveway. Woke up early a.M. to loud thumb noise. Looked out, truck was engulfed in flames. Fire depts says it looks like it was electrical and from under hood. Truck is a total loss. Insurance co. Has yet to look at truck.
- Prather, CA, USA
2001 Ford F-150 with a 4.6 Triton-2 spark plugs blew out of the head on the driver's side. Had them repaired and they blew out again a month later.
- Taberg, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F150. The contact stated when starting the vehicle the engine would exhibit a continuous increase and decrease in engine rpms. While driving at speeds of at least 20 mph, the engine would idle tremendously loud and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic he performed an oil change. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to a second mechanic. The mechanic replaced the mass sensor however; the repair did not correct the failure. The mechanic then advised cylinder three had misfired. The failure had not yet been corrected to date. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 62,052.
- Gastonia, NC, USA
Twice, three week apart I have had originall factory installed spark plugs ejected from the head on my 2001 Ford F150 Triton 5.7 liter engine. Number 2 plug was first and number 3 plug was next along with the cd coil packs.
- Stillwater, MN, USA
Ford F150 spark plug # 8 blow out while driving to work. There were noxious fumes that eventually become very strong. I have read numerous complaints about this and feel that this must be a safety hazard due to obvious raw fuel, heat and potential sparks.
- Bunker Hill, WV, USA
2001 Ford F-150 lariat..5.4 cu.im engine. Multiple spark plugs self extract..after 50,000 miles, creating possible fire hazard. No warning when it will occur. This happens in spite of routine normal maintenance being performed. When the plug pops out it also breaks the ignition coil tab for this cylinder thus making the cylinder inoperative with the possibility of raw gasoline/ethanol being ejected next to a uncontrolled spark from the loose coil. Very dangerous, especially with my wife and kids in the vehicle. There has been no notification from Ford of this possibility. This has happened to at least a few dozen times to vehicles in my local area. In fact, it must be a frequent situation because there are after market repair kits.. heli-coil installation (not a permanent repair). The repair from Ford is to replace the engine heads...a $5,000 plus repair cost if past the warranty period. Ford will not provide any satisfaction.
- Port Jefferson Station, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. While driving 40 mph the contact heard a banging noise in the engine and the vehicle started to lose power. The contact was able to safely drive onto the emergency lane and after looking under the hood, he observed that a spark plug was missing. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic to have the vehicle repaired. The contact is concerned that a crash could have occurred when the spark plugged popped out of the engine. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 98,000.
- Midlothian, IL, USA
I had an original spark plug blow out of my Ford F-150 V-8 Triton motor while I was driving on the freeway. It made a loud pop noise and then I seen a flame I pulled over right away and shut off the truck and called for help. Thankfully I was not hurt and the fire went out and did not burn the truck to the ground. Ford refused to fix it they said it was not a lubricated part and my warranty didn't cover the $2000-3000.00 repair. It is a defective design and they know it but are not allowed to fix it under the warranty's.
- Bakersfield, CA, USA
I own a Ford F150 trition truck in may of 2008 I blew my first spark plug while driving home. I took it to a local dealer, and the service department informed me that it was a default in the design of the engine and that Ford would not cover the approximate cost of $700. Four months later, I threw another one while simply starting my truck in a parking lot. I paid another $700. It has been three months. On christmas eve, while pulling out into traffic from a complete stop, I threw my 3rd. Spark plug. This is a defect!
- Paso Robles, CA, USA
Spark plug blew out of 2001 Ford F150.
- Tama, IA, USA
2001 Ford F-150 the engine on the truck caught on fire came to work at 6am around 10:15am fire department was call truck was on fire, the radiator and front end was all melted engine completely burn there was a hole in the middle of the dash board and all the wires look burn.
- Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Ford 5.4 liters have the sparkplug blow out of the cylinder head very often 4 have happen to my 2001 Ford F150 with the 5.4 they want you to use a thread insert to repair the damage but even then it still happens not to mention pretty expensive to boot it is a well known problem with these motors they also break the coil packs on top of the spark plug Ford knows of the problem but will not fix.
- Springville, UT, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F150. The contact stated that while eating dinner, the fire department informed her that her vehicle caught on fire. The flames were extinguished, and she has a copy of the report. The insurance company was in the process of investigating the cause of the failure. She was in the process of contacting the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 147,300.
- Canyon Lake, CA, USA
2001 Ford F150 caught fire in the middle of the night and was completely destroyed. Vehicle had not cranked in over 24 hrs., and no keys were in the ignition.
- Leland, MS, USA
- Millbury, MA, USA