Issue ID | 920187 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10459412 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 19/03/12 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | #3 spark plug blew out while traveling away from home in another state. In driving two miles back to my son's house, i had two explosions from excess gasoline and spark plug firing. The spark plugs were original and blew out because of the fine threads and aluminum cylinder heads. This is a design defect and safety problem known to ford. Towing and insert installation by a ford dealer was $950. The engine is a 4. 6 v-8 updated 05/17/12 *bf |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79968 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
City and State | WHITE PIGEON, MI |
VIN pattern | 1FTRX14W15FXXXXXX |
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 | 17/06/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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