6.1
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 13,042 miles
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Began to hear a slight ticking of what appeared to be a slight exhaust leak. Within a matter of a minute or two it got loud, then there was a pop. The rear spark plug on the passenger side blew completely out of the motor. I pulled over and was in need of a tow. The mechanic had to put some sort of insert in the head to fix the hole.
- Belmont, NH, USA
On the day listed below my 1999 Ford F150 with a Triton 5.4L V8 engine ejected a spark plug from the cylinder head. Upon inspection by a mechanic it was determined that the threads in the cylinder head failed. The compression in the cylinder then ejected the spark plug. After the spark plug was ejected and before I could get stopped there was a strong smell of gas in the cab of the truck. Which I assume was caused by the open cylinder and fuel being expressed through the spark plug opening.
- Acworth, GA, USA
No summary.
- Upland, CA, USA
Consumer notice oil leaking onto the block and the head on the right side. The vehicle has been inspected. Nlm
- Grand Island, NE, USA
No summary listed for above vehicle.
- Bentleyville, PA, USA
At 20,000 miles ongoing problem with loss of power after 1/2 hours of running and stalling out when applying accelerator pedal from a stop position. Vehicle been in dealer shop on five occasions, and probelem still reoccurring. Dealer has replaced the fuel pump, air flow sensor, mass air flow sensor, and the O2 sensors, some of these have been replaced more than once and vehicle continues to lose power and stall. Door ajar light illuminated, dealer ordered left door jam switch. Fuel gauge reads full when it is not, dealer replaced fuel sender. Consumer states passenger front rim is warped. Shifter handle bezel keeps popping off, transmission would not go into all gears, when backing in reverse, ther is a squealing noise. Left door cylinder replaced. ABS light illuminated when going in reverse. Air conditioner does not get cold.
- Parker, AZ, USA
While coming off a ramp onto freeway at 30 mph vehicle completely shut down, causing loss of power brakes and steering control. After gaining control of the vehicle, vehicle restarted, but driveline would not engage. Cause has not been determined. No collision or injuries occurred.
- Monument, CO, USA
While comimg off a ramp onto the freeway at 30 mph vehicle completely shut down, causing loss of power brakes and steering control after gaining control of vehicle, vehicle restarted, but driveline would not engage.
- Monument, CO, USA
While traveling at approximately 25 mph engine stalled. Consumer noticed a loss of power and fuel usage prior to this stalling. Dealership replaced 2 electronic sensors. Then a few days later, engine stalled again. Dealership has vehicle, and has been unable to determine cause of defect.
- Roseburg, OR, USA
Vehicle experiencing ongoinintermittent stalling, and dealer unable to locate problem. Please feel free to provide any any further details on this matter.
- White Pidgin, MI, USA
66,400 miles and my engine is blown at a cost of $4,800, unacceptable results from an auto that is'nt supposed to be tuned up, until 100,000 miles. All regular maintenance was done.
- Irvine, CA, USA
1. the parking brake does not disengage after it is engaged. 2. the engine leaks oil between the engine block and the head on the passengers side just above the starter. The engine was replaced after going back the second time for the same problem.
- Amsterdam, NY, USA
Horn experiencing intermittent problem with operating in normal weather conditions, and not operating at all in cold weather conditions. Also, excessive oils useages, missing a quart within every thousand miles. Dealer notified, and informed consume rthat horn problem could not not be corrected, and oils useages was normal for that vehicle.
- Friendship, WI, USA
PE00020; tire tread separation: While driving about 75 mph, about 90% of the tread on the driver's front side tire came off. Driver was able to control vehicle. 1999, Ford, F250. Tire size lt 265/75R16, dot # vnw81xl, original tire equipment. Tire mileage about 20,000. Owner tried to contact Firestone, but got the run around. Truck was registered to benito cantu. Report given by friend. The customer got new alulminium rim installed. The right front shock was leaking. Water was coming into air cleaner assembly.
- Mcallen, TX, USA
This vehicle has a severe lack of acceration between 3500 and 4500 rpms. I tow a 30' 5th wheel trailer and when attempting to pass another vehicle or anytime I loose power because of a hill I will step on the gas pedal for passing gear. The truck will begin to increase in speed until it gets to 3500 rpms and then looses power at once. This continues until 4500 rpms and then it seems to go into another phase and acts like it should have before by a great increase in power. I have had this to the dealer 4 times about this problem and although they admit its a problem they haven't been able to fix it. Today after the 4th try I was told that they drove a new 2000 F250 with a V10 motor and it did the same thing. Because of that they told me that it was not correctable because it is a problem that is common with this motor. Hogwash! I told them that 2 problems don't make a cure but I was informed that there was nothing more to do. This is a saftey issue because I am sure that I have caused a lot of problems behind me when I have attempted to pas or increase speed on a hill and because of this losse of power have impeaded traffic and cause uncalled for congestion. My call to Ford's cutomer service line wasn't any better that my conversation with preston Ford's service people. A lot of double talk that meant that they didn't know what to do so they punted. I would appreciate any help with this. Thank you, robert w. chalmers
- Industry, PA, USA
The tires are dry rotting with32000miles the dome light stays on had to pull the bulb. The door lock nob on inside of door broke, the brake pad rubber on the pedal I had to replace the new one was worn out the brake pads on the front started squeaking at about 22000 miles the motor uses about one half quart of oil at each oil change and I take it to the dealer( dot number: ? tire size: LT235/85R1 )
- Elkhart, IN, USA
While driving 4 hours from home engine failed, has been 26 days and still no replacement.
- Naples, NY, USA
The problem is the engine is using oil, this is a new vehicle, I am being told that this engine should use 1 quart of oil in 900 miles, I just don't believe that a new vehicle should be using this much oil. I think I'm getting the run around, it is my belief that Ford is having trouble with these new engines and they don't know what to do about it, I am not the only one with one of these new Ford trucks that is having this problem.
- Balmorhea, TX, USA
While driving heard loud knocking all gages registerd ok pulled over had truck towed dealership said had no, oil gages still read ok not hot, or low oil pressure, told bearing in engine failed need new engine, I have up to date maint. Records why did oil gage or water gage not register a problem befor E engine blowing up. If someone changed there own oil and did not tighten oil pan plug -oil drained out -shouldn't some sort of indicator (check engine) or gages reading abnormal come up before engine blows up please advise asap
- Midlothian, TX, USA
- Judsonia, AR, USA