Issue ID | 417263 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10020546 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 13/05/03 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have a 2001 f150 supercrew with a 5. 4 automatic 4x4 towpackage. Since the truck was new i have had issues with it consuming oil, on an average of 3 quarts every 3000 miles. When i would take it to a dealership they would contact ford and relay a message that it was within specifications. On 5/13/03 i took the vehicle back to one of the dealerships telling them that i was going to pursue going to a lemon law attorney. That same day they discovered that the piston rings were lined up and have lost compression. The truck is currently in the dealership having the whole block and heads rebuilt. I am ashamed that it took a threat to finally get them to fix the problem with the 5. 4. *tt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
Number of Occurences | 25 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MENLO PARK, CA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 22/04/25 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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