Issue ID | 685976 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10236528 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 30/07/08 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2001 ford f150 with v8 4. 6 liter engine blows spark plugs out of the head. Had 2 do this in the last 2 months. Had to get out of traffic because engine will not run, call tow truck and deliver to repair shop. They redrilled the hole and installed an insert both times. Alot of ford engines of this type do this as i now know. Afraid to drive this truck and alot of money out of my pocket!!!!!!! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NEOSHO, MO |
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 | 19/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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