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2001 Ford F-150 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	819127
Internal NHTSA #	10357831
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	F-150
Model Year	2001
File date	30/08/10
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Truck with 56,000 original miles. After stopping truck to dispose of trash, spark plug #8 blew out of the engine head while idling. Truck immediately towed to ford dealership. Dealer stated this is very uncommon problem. Helicoiled head. Installed new plug. $700. 00. When vehicle was picked up from dealership there was a loud knock in engine, but we were told it was within specs and safe to drive. Mechanic now says there is a severe rod problem, most likely caused by parts of debris impacting piston and cylinder head. Estimated cost $4,500. For rebuilt engine.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	56000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PORT TOWNSEND, WA
VIN pattern	1FTRW07WX1KXXXXXX
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	21/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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2001 Ford F-150 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Ford F-150 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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