Issue ID | 712159 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10258408 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 11/02/09 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving my ford 2001 f150 in heavy traffic when a loud bang under from my hood and rendered my vehicle useless and a major traffic hazard as i was in the middle lane with cars and dump trucks swerving around me to pass by me . This is a very serious and common problem that is happening to many ford owners that have the triton engines. Spark plug ejection ford must be held accountable only a matter of time before a death occurs.. Ford dealer tells me i might as well get a new engine at a value of $ 8000. 00. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85437 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DANIA , FL |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 18/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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