When driving at high speed the vehicle stalls/ shakes, and there is an oil leakage within vehicle.
1997 Ford F-150 engine complaints
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Exhaust manifold is leaking coolant. Also, when heater is on temperature rises extremely high.
Ford exhaust design is routed in front of right rear tire. The exhaust gases cause the lug nuts, studs, and brake drum to corrode causing poor brake response and possibly wheel failure.
The engine always made a lot of noise during initial startup. Contacted several dealers during the warranty period who declared this as "normal". Now that the vehicle is out of standard warranty, the local dealer says there is "major lower end problems" that can only be estimated by an engine tear down. Ford refuses to do anything in spite of a) this being reported during the warranty period and the dealers not doing anything and b) this problem not normal for avehicle with these few miles. A engine should last several times this long with normal maintenance.
Engine crank wore out at 35000 mi service rep would not replace engine . Only rebuilt lower engine. Now the upper part of engine going bad had to pay 1000.00 for extended warrenty because when you rebuild the one part of an engine the other tends go bad within a few months . I offered to pay extra for the new engine they would no let me get one now my truck will be back in the shop once more for a upper rebuild befor long.
After trveling at 60 to 70 mhp all day for a long period of time, vehicle will suddenly stall when slowing down to make a turn or in traffic. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
Engine failed, possible recall on component that LED to failure. Mjs
In order for the vehicle to be started the gas had to be applied for a long time until the engine revved at a normal level. Once while starting the vehicle, the engine just blew up. Dealer has vehicle now.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to manufacturer's recall 98r04, concerning pcv system. However, this vehicle was not included in recall due to location. Recall only involved vehicles in cold climate states. Consumer uncelar about recall manufacturer sent for his vehicle. Dealer reused to replace parts. Ford admits vehicle may not stop in colder climates.
Engine failed causing knocking.
The location of of tailpipe in front of wheel is causing strong gas fumes to get inside of the vehicle.
Have had this problem in the past...for no reason the engine will act as though it has a "miss." if trying to pull out, truck will shutter and sometimes die. This problem has occured once before and the dealer replaced the #8 spark plug. 10,000 miles ahve passed and the engine is starting to show signs of doing it again.
Tail pipe is in front of the back wheel exhaust system which is making the wheels hot.
Head gasket failed (cracked) causing other component failures. Yh
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While driving vehicle, fire came up from between the cab and bed of truck. Fire investigators came to the conclusion that there is a design flaw in this model truck which allows debris to accumulate under the shield which then ignited, and then ignited the silicone sealer on the shield which allowed the fire to ignite the back seat.
Right rear wheel is discolored because of exhaust pipe coming out the right side of the vehicle.
Design of exhaust pipes location causes it to discolor the rear tire and remove crome from center wheel.
Timing chain cover broke, resulting in water leakage.
Engine failed. Yh
While parked vehicle caught on fire.
Vehicle caught fire in the engine while driving. The cause of the fire has not been found. Vehicle was totaled.
Poorly designed location of the exhaust pipe caused the passenger side wheel cover to corrode.also the present location of the pipe causes exhaust fumes to come into the cab if the window is down. Recall notice not recieved.
I really don't know the extent of my problems. However, my truck has a rough idle and hesitation and has stalled a couple of times. I have changed grades of gasoline and brands of gasoline. I have also tried injector cleaner. I have had it to two different dealers. I have had it to commonwealth ford in richmond ky 40475 twice and performance ford where the truck was purchased once. Neither place found anything wrong. My truck is almost out of warranty and I am afraid that something major may be wrong and I don't want to be stuck with a huge repair bill. I have also contacted ford customer assistance and recieved no help their either. I don't know what else to do. I would appreciate any information that you can provide. Thanks brian elsea.
While driving windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wipers to operate unexpectedly which may cause an accident. Also, problem with the oil stick. It seems to be cracking or falling apart, which may cause by some type of metal rubbing against the oil stick. Causes unknown.
The exhaust pipe blows directly on the passenger's side rear wheel. In winter weather this causes ice to form on the wheel, which makes the brakes inoperative. The manufacturer/dealer are aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
Vibarations with resonating noise at 1100 to 2000rpm. Taken back to several dealers with no answer/
On highway driver needs two hands to steer the vehicle. Steering is hard to handle, sometimes oversteering occurs, dealer contacted three times. Dealer has aligned the front end and adjusted the toe, camber and caster, however consumer still complains of steering wheel stiffness, dealer can not remedy. Check engine light illuminated.
Oil pan is rusting through.
Vehicle stalls at take-off.
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