5.4
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 17,143 miles
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The "Y" pipe has failed twice, allowing exhaust to enter the engine compartment. First took it to an out of town dealer who said he did not have parts to fix but warned me to keep fresh air coming into the cab.. the local dealer replaced once and the second time said it was no longer covered and besides did not know how to fix the problem. Suggested I take it to a private muffler shop who told me that Ford was well aware of the problem, that it was dangerous because it would leak carbon monoxite into the cab and suggested I take it back to the dealer and push for a replacement. Dealer gave me a form to fill out but have never heard back. I took vehicle to another dealer, and they told me a similar story and said if it was a California vehicle Ford would stand by it, but because it was not, I would have to take it to a muffler shop and have a custom one built. They also warned me to be careful to keep air coming in thru the heater/ac so I would not get carbon monoxide poisoning and/or fall asleep.
- Azalea, OR, USA
Cracked manifold on each side in three places.
- Washington, DC, USA
The vehicle is not provided with exhaust manifold gaskets which causes fastener failures causing exhaust leakage directly from the cylinders. The exhaust then enters the cab of the truck.
- Greenwood, AR, USA
The dealer has replaced left and right manifols. This occured in 1997, 1998, and now in 1999. I was told by other ownners this may happen on my vehicle before it happened. This is third time, once just the gasket, one side was covered by dealership, the other side I had to pay out of my pocket @ $449.
- Norwalk, OH, USA
When driving the exhaust manifold starts to make a hissing noise. The manifold has been replaced 3 times. Dealer says that there is a bad batch of manifolds.
- Malabar, FL, USA
Exhaust manifold has a leak, located on the inside by the motor, not near muffler. When sitting fumes come through the air conditioner. Dealer contacted, and stated repairs can be made at consumer's expense.
- Grant, FL, USA
- Seattle, WA, USA