| Issue ID | 1152397 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10679110 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/11/12 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the engine hesitated on several occasions and that there was a tapping noise that progressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the spark plugs, fuel injectors and the plug wires. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SUGAR LAND, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPW12584KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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