Consumer states while driving the vehicle and without warning.the vehicle caught on fire. Ts
1997 Ford F-150 engine complaints
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Lower intake manifold gasket failure resulting in bent connecting rod requiring major engine repair. *****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis *******770801. *ak
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the head gaskets. Also stated that went out to turn on the vehicle and white smoke came off the vehicle. Dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle ha a blown head gasket. Ts
Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate. Lower intake manifold side gaskets failed, allowing coolant to leak into engine oil. Issue is addressed by ford with tsb article no 99-20-7. Dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis--------770763. *ak
Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 04/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate. Dt
Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 05/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate. Lower intake manifold side gaskets failed, allowing coolant to leak into engine oil. Issue is addressed by ford with tsb article no. 99-20-7. Dt
Lower intake manifold side gaskets failed, allowing coolant to leak into engine oil. Issue is addressed by ford with tsb article no. 99-20-7. Dt
Engine front cover failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built in 1996 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate. Dt
This leak has possibly damaged my engine it was a ford design flaw what can I do? I attempted to send you this report on 12/07/02 but it was not complete was the message that was sent back to my e-mail. Therefore, I am sending this to you again I understand that a recall number 99b29 has been placed by ford but it does not cover this problem. What can I do? Please contact me if you would and let me know what I should do here! Dt
No summary. Dt
1- lower intake manifold side gaskets failed, allowing coolant to leak into engine oil and cylinders, causing engine hydrolock. Issue is addressed by ford with tsb article no. 99-20-7. 2- engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 03/1996, in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate. Dt
No summary. Dt
I know I am not the only one with these failures. When I contacted ford they told me to bad. Dt
A tapping noise has occured in the engine. A ford mechanic stated that it was a spun rod bearing. Ford claims that there is nothing they can do to help me for a malfucntion caused by a bad front cover gasket leak. This caused the coolant to leak into the oil, mixing water wtih oil. I know I'm not the first to report this. I was informed by other owners to file a complaint as well. Dt
Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 06/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate. Dt
Upon starting the vehicle, consumer states' turn key heard a loud banging coming from engine, turn off vehicle. Vehicle was towed to dealer, dealer looked at motor removed engine cover, it checked out fine. Mechanic stated coolant is getting into engine fluid this will destroy engine. Please provide any further information. Mr
Under hood fire after sitting for 3 hours with the keys out of the ignition. The fire started at midnight. The fire investigator says the origin was at the master cylinder.
Head gasket failure coolant in cylinder. Dt
"engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 05/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall was inadequate." dt
Engine front cover gasket failed, creating coolant leak. Ford recall 99b29 affected 141,800 1997 ford f-150 4.2l engines. Ford did not include my truck in this recall but it has suffered the same gasket failure. Dt
This truck should have been included in the ford recall 99b29. After contacting ford. They refuse to extend the recall. It is my belief, that the recall was too narrow in scope and should be extended to all 1997 ford f-150 trucks. Many other ford owners have experienced this same problem (leaking gasket which in turn permits the coolant to leak antifreeze into the engine, thereby damaging the engine). The 1997 ford f-150 was the first year of the new model design and apparently ford is not stepping up to help their customers. My research has indicated that this problem occurs with the 1997 f-150 when the truck has reached 60,000-70,000 miles and after the warranty has expired. The ford dealers as well as corporate has knowledge of this problem and are refusing to acknowledge that this recall was not broad enough to cover the many trucks that have encountered this problem. Had my vehicle been included in this recall, I would have taken my truck immediately to my dealer to have the work performed, thereby avoiding any potential damage to my truck's engine. Instead, I was not the recipient of a recall letter and ford tells me my truck is not included. It seems clear that my truck experienced the same identical problems which the recall specifically states: " 1997 ford f-series 150, equipped with 4.2 l engine; vehicle my experience engine coolant leak at engine front cover gasket; thereby causing severe engine damage is not immediately corrected". This is exactly what happened to my truck and how ford can not claim liability is unconscionable. I would ask that you please launch an investigation into this defect and try to get the recall broadened in scope. Thank you very much. Dt
I went out to start the vehicle and the motor locked up. I have been informed of several cases of this same engine failing and I am having trouble finding someone willing to rebuild it. Dt
Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 05/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate. Lower intake manifold side gaskets failed, allowing coolant to leak into engine oil. Issue is addressed by ford with tsb article no. 99-20-7. Dt
No summary. Dt
Front engine cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 05/97 in recall campaign 99b29, proving the original recall has been inadequate. Dt
Consumer states that after taking off the key from the ignition the engine still running. Dealer was notified. Mr
Head gasket has gone out, causing a rod in engine to break. And engine has blowen. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. Please provide further information
Head on the vehicle that meets engine has cracked, and is leaking water. In doing so engine is able to overheat. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
2/01 vehicle was brought to lithia ford in concord to diagnose over heating. Cooling system was checked and stated c.s. Was holding at that time, tore down motor, found bad bearings, oil pan milky, head gasket bad. Replaced w/4.2 engine which was covered under an ext warranty, other recommended fix clutch disc throw out bearings. 11/2000, pwr steering hose bad, replaced,10/01 ck eng lit one,, idle air cntrol valve replaced,6/02 overhearing, new thermo,coolnt flsh, oil change, new brakes recommended, done.9/4/02, overheating again, recommended new radiator/water pump, inqired on pcv modification recall, they will replace.
Renee borstad on behalf of consumer. Consumer incurred a major expense for repairs to a defective manifold gasket. After learning in the process of the repairs that ford had knowledge of this defect and issued two technical service bulletins regarding the defect, the company has refused reimbursement of monies paid.
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