Issue ID | 617743 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10181273 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 30/05/06 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While traveling on a busy highway near my home my 2001 f150 blew a spark plug from the motor. This is the second time this has happened to me. The first at 37k miles and the second at 48k. The loss of engine power nearly caused a collision. I was in heavy traffic and in the passing lane at the time. This is a frequent occurence with this ford motor from what i can see on the internet. Why is nothing being done to protect the consumer from this obvious design flaw? Does someone have to die first? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RAPID CITY , SD |
VIN pattern | 1FTRW08L11KXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 10/09/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 65 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | APPLE VALLEY FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 1-800-737-0481 |
Dealer's city | APPLE VALLEY |
Dealer's state code | MN |
Dealer's ZIP code | 55124 |