| Issue ID | 664653 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10219223 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/02/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed that the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The power began decreasing simultaneously and prevented the vehicle from traveling above 35 mph. The dealer replaced the coil pack and spark plugs in the number five cylinder. The contact heard a knocking noise when he started the vehicle and the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the spark plugs blew out of the aluminum head. They also stated that there were only five threads holding the plugs to the aluminum head, and, even if they made the repair, the vehicle could still fail. The manufacturer would not assume any liability. The failure and current mileages were 44,000. Updated 03/25/08. *lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COSHOCTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1FTRF14W04NXXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/02/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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| Dealer's name | DECOSKY FORD |
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