On March 30, 2014, at approximately 3:00 P.M. (pst) my 2000 Ford F-150 unexpectedly caught on fire. The truck was stationary in my driveway when suddenly black smoke and fire could be seen coming out of the driver side wheel well. The fire engulfed the driver side of the engine compartment melting all the plastic, wiring and the air intake area. The fire melted everything near the master cylinder and the cruise control housing.

- Chula Vista , CA, USA

Spark plug blow-out on #4 cyl, potential fire hazard.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

I was driving my 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty pick up truck at 35 mph, when I heard a loud bang, I pulled over right away, when I popped the hood, I seen the coil with the spark plug on the other end ! it had blown right out of the engine ! I have read a lot of blogs out their and I was very lucky, because some people have had this happen and the plug blew out with such force it hit the fuel injectors and cause an engine fire ! I do not have the amount of money that Ford is charging to fix this issues that they have known for years that I have been reading ! their has been people that are retapping where the plugs are going into only to have this happen to another spark plug ! someone is going to get killed here and Ford needs to step up to this problem these 5.4 liter Triton motors are having ! I am in the military and just came home from iraq and really dont have to money to get it fixed the right way ! hope you can help ?

- Holland, MI, USA

I bought a new engine about 5 years ago and the spark plug blew out. Got it "fixed" for $200.

- Talbott, TN, USA

This is the third time the same spark plug has blown out!!!

- Talbott, TN, USA

The same plug blew out again.

- Talbott, TN, USA

Blew #2 plug out of cylinder head on a Ford F 250 V10 Triton engine at 36K miles and then recently at 85 K miles. Problem lies in the manufacturing/design by Ford. Spark plugs have few threads to hold them in the cylinders. Also aluminum heads won't hold the plugs. Thousands are having this same problem with their Ford. Why no recall"???? I have to replace the head totaling nearly $ $4000 to fix this! talked to 3 other Ford truck owners locally, and they all have had plugs blow out of their Ford trucks too! what gives????" this is sad as this has been happening for several years now and Ford still feels like they are not responsible!!!

- Trumansburg, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F250. The contact stated the vehicle caught fire while parked and the fire spread to the cab and tires. The fire department stated that the fire originated under the hood. The contact planned to speak with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 207,000. Updated 07/28/10. According to the investigator, the fir originated within the left or drivers side rear of the engine compartment, in the immediate area of the master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir. The fire was being classified as electrical in nature. It was noted that the speed control deactivation switch was located within the area and has been recalled. 10/14/10

- Redford , MS, USA

2000 F250 sd 7.3 diesel incident date 2/15/2010 2/12/2010 I took my truck into the dealer to get a oil change and a recall fixed on the cruise control. That morning when I started it up, it had a noise when I turned the wheel, when I brought it in, they said the gasket on my power steering had gone bad, and I needed a complete replacement of my power steering pump. Now is when the real problem starts... I had not experienced this problem prior to the dealer visit. All of the sudden when I drive on the highway, any rough road sends it into uncontrollable shaking, I thought I was going to lose complete control of the truck, it could easily cause an accident. I looked for this problem on the internet, and found this is a problem for many Ford sd drivers, and as others have put it, Ford won't do anything until the deaths out way the recall cost. It is up to people like you, to keep us safe, and make these car companies fix their problem vehicles before there are too many deaths. I am sure there has to of been an accident caused by this problem, very possibly 1 or more deaths, I know of one person with this problem on the website caused a 3 car accident. I called the dealer, they want to come to my home and drive it to the dealership, I said I would have it towed in, but they want to drive it, which makes me uncomfortable, since I am liable for what happens with my truck. There has been no modifications done to this vehicle, and the tires are the appropriate tires and they are filled with the proper air pressure.

- Camarillo, CA, USA

Spark plug blow out on 2000 F150 5.4 Triton engine. Damaging coil and head. Releasing fuel mixture into engine compartment creating an environment for potential explosion.

- Brownsville, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-250. While driving 50 mph the engine misfired and caught fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The fire department extinguished the flames. There were no injuries. He was in the process of obtaining a fire report. The manufacturer was notified and stated that he would receive a response within 15 days. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

Contact stated when starting her husband's vehicle heard a noise. He didn't know what it was. He took the vehicle to a Ford dealership. When he cranked the vehicle and it made noises while cranking. It made a popping noise in the back. The butterfly piston was the safety defect.

- Middland , NC, USA

Consumer states after having driven about 300 miles his vehicle it died in traffic. At one time he had a fuel sensor go out, but dealer has not found out why the vehicle cut off like it did. It has been doing this since he bought it brand new. It has died out completely about a dozen times. If it sits about 2 days, it will start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer last on 12-03. The car only has 40,000 miles on it.

- Sweet Home, OR, USA

While driving a spark plug came out of vehicle. Had to await for part to be ordered. Took vehicle to a truck stop for repairs. When plug was to be replaced they discovered that treads were all gone out of the head. Called Ford dealership, and said a whole new head would be needed. Had towed vehicle to dealership, and wound cost over $3,000 for repairs an a problem that began with a spark plug.

- Kalispell, MT, USA

Vehicle will not accelerate when trying to take off. It is difficult to gain speed. Dealer finds no defects. Manufacturer notified. Consumer stated that a push rod broke in the engine one month prior.

- Waldport, OR, USA

While turning right, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. While making a right turn the vehicle died without warning. The vehicle started after several attempts.

- Torrington, CT, USA

A few weeks back, I noticed a slight ticking sound. In checking into this, it was thought to be a lifter or rocker arm. Two weeks ago while traveling on a two lane highway with the cruise control set at 55 mph, I blew the #4 plug right out of the cylinder head. The vehicle was towed to sutton Ford in matteson, il, where I was quoted a price of $3668 plus tax to fix the engine. This is ludicrous! I am expected to pay this much money for a Ford design issue! I can get another engine for slightly more than that! heck, I can get a decent commuter car for that much money! in researching this issue, I have found that this is a somewhat common problem with Ford Triton engines. I also found an alternative method of fixing the engine which only cost me $350, of which $300 was in the cost of the tools. I cannot believe that Ford will not admit to this engineering design problem and assist those of us who have loyally supported them for years. I guess if people are not dying, it is just seen as an easy way to overcharge people and make extra money via their service departments!

- Homewood, IL, USA

2000 Ford F-150 4.6L V-8. blown spark plug. Ford dealer claims that Ford will not approve a a repair and either the head ($3,000) or the motor ($5000) need to be replaced. There is no official tsb (technical service bulletin) on this problem, but unofficially, it seems that Ford is aware of the problem since the dealer put a "'special note" on the quote from Ford regarding the unapproved repair work above. From various internet searches, others have had trouble with Ford 4.6, 5.4 or V-10 motors with spark plugs blowing out of aluminum heads.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

1. brake rotors serviced 7 times(the 3rd. New set of rotors is currently on front). 2. exterior paint failed and required repainting. 3. front ball joints failed. 4. front hubs failed. 5. power steering pump failed. 6. water pump failed. 7. suspension bushing failed. 8. 3 of 4 stock tires developed bulges. 9. currently there are suspension problems developing in the front and the hubs do not engage automatically.

- Proctor, MN, USA

While driving at 70 mph, vehicle stalled. The dealership indicated that the camp position senor had gone bad which caused the problem. The dealership replaced the part, but the problem recurred.

- Rochester , MI, USA