| Issue ID | 632593 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10192800 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 17/03/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. When driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled and was driving hard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the spark plugs were replaced. The dealer stated that the spark plug in cylinder five was broken in half. The current mileage was 53504 and the failure mileage 53500. The engine size, and power-train were unknown. The consumer stated that he didn't understand how this defect could happen. He contacted the dealer about repairs but was informed by the dealer not perform the repairs himself because he would not be able to do it. The consumer stated while trying to perform the repairs on the truck spark plug #5 was broken and the more he tried to fix the truck the more trouble he had. The consumer stated he had to take the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired and that a price was agreed upon. The consumer stated that his confidence had been shaken with ford and an investigation should be done. The consumer provided the repair invoice. Updated 07/23/07 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | REDFIELD, AR |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPW12564KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/04/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | U |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| 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 | CRAIN FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 501-562-3673 |
| Dealer's city | LITTLE ROCK |
| Dealer's state code | AR |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 72204 |