Issue ID | 565068 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10139594 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 02/09/05 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt: the consumer owns a 2001 ford f150. On 9-2-05 while driving on interstate he heard a loud pop and lost power, pulled over and found that a spark plug blew out of the engine. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealership, they said that the engine head would have to be replaced and the cost would be over $3000. The consumer had it repaired at a cost of $33000. The consumer talked to several different dealerships and they offered no assistance. *ak (11/17/05) *sc |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72490 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SAN JOSE, CA |
VIN pattern | 2FTZF07351CXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 08/03/05 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 70 |
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 | WATSON FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | LOS GATOS |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 95030 |