| Issue ID | 701319 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10249140 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 13/11/08 |
| 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 60-65 mph, the contact heard several loud pops. The vehicle began jerking and idling roughly. He shifted into neutral and allowed the vehicle to coast to stop at an intersection. The vehicle was driven back to his residence and then towed to a local repair shop. The mechanic stated that the number 1, 3, and 5 spark plugs detonated and destroyed the heli-coil for the number 5 cylinder. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The current mileage was 63,424 and failure mileage was 63,400. Updated 02-18-09 updated 02/18/09. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HILLIARD, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPW14564KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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