Issue ID | 449345 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10047239 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 08/11/03 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2001 ford f150 "lightning" 5. 4l v8. Blew out the 3rd spark plug back on the passenger side head. This is due to a small number of threads that hold the spark plugs in the head on 1999-2003 ford f150 lightnings, as well as other ford products that utilize the same head design (mostly 5. 4l v-8s). Head was replaced under warranty, along with the coil pack that was destroyed by the ejected plug. Do not know if an open cylinder could have caused a fire. *la |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35760 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FLORISSANT, MO |
VIN pattern | 2FTZF07311CXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 05/05/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 5 |
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Date of manufacture | |
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Dealer's name | ROBERTS MOTORS |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | ALTON |
Dealer's state code | IL |
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