While driving, there was a loud explosion, then engine was running rough and loud. Mechanic stated that due to a faulty design, the #7 spark plug had been shot from the engine, damagine the ignition coil and allowing fuel to spray from the injectors onto the now loose spark plug. Mechanic stated I was lucky this did not result in an engine fire. Engine is Ford 5.4L V8. Mechanic explained that the design of the engine means that the aluminum heads have approx. Half as many threads as a normal spark plug, meaning that this is a frequent occurrence and Ford is aware of the fire risk but has chosen not to address.

- Redmond, WA, USA

Water leaking through windshield causing damage to electrical components under dash. GEM module need S to be replaced. Possibly fuse box as well.

- Danvers, MA, USA

1999 Ford F-150 caught fire and burt to the ground in a parking lot. Fire started under the engine compartmant stated by a witness. The vehicle was sitting about 2 hours before it caught fire. Found numerous recall articles on the web about a switch catching fire.

- San Jose, CA, USA

My family and I were 25 miles from home in our 1999 Ford F-250 when a spark plug blew out of the head. I had the truck towed to the Ford dealership and was told that even though the truck had less than 75,000 miles. I had to pay for the repair. This repair cost us over $3,000.

- Mcneal, AZ, USA

August 24 my F150 truck caught fire nearly killing me and destroying my house. I notified Ford they said they would get back to me when they did the letter states that I owned a Windstar van and there was nothing they could do for me because the Windstar has no investigations..I do not a Windstar they had the correct VIN number and this did dot get reported to you in the investigations truck is 100% loss and I need correct compensation for my loss.

- Bellevue, WA, USA

While4 driving at 40 mph consumer heard a popping noise under the hood. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to the spark plug failure. The problem was not resolved. The cylinder head failed. The spark plug fell out of the engine.

- Centereach, NY, USA

Vehicle caught fire while parked. The consumer didn't notice any smoke coming from the vehicle. By the time the fire department arrived, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Consumer was told it was an electrical failure which caused the fire.

- Arcadia, FL, USA