The exhaust is pointed at the right rear tire, and causing the tire to disintegrate /blow out. Incident occurred three time. , dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
1997 Ford F-150 engine complaints
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Weeds pack up in and around cross member of cross over exhaust system, which leads to a drying out of weeds, resulting in fires. (qcaw)
Grass and weeds get caught in cross over brace under exhaust system, as they pack in they dry out, causing fire. (qcaw)
Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer for repairs of the lugs: nuts:bolts, but dealer did not had the parts to repair vehicle for the first time, and now the vehicle has the same problem. Dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer has became aware of recall 98s14, regarding the lugs/nuts/bolts. Steering not operating properly, it locks up when it rains. Transmission does not operate properly, consumer was informed of recall 97s86, however dealer stated that consumer would have to work with their schedule for repairs. Windshield wipers start by themselves. Turn signals worked too fast, dealer found a loose wire. Brakes did not work efficiently, takes a longer distance to stop. A/c was not cold enough. Serpentine belt was replaced. Door was out of adjustment, making it hard to open from the inside.
Location of exhaust system in front of passenger's side causes the ABS brakes to freeze up in winter. Have not taken to dealer as of yet.
Consumer took vehicle to dealership to replace right rear wheel/right hub cap/bumper and exhaust system. All parts replacment was due to exhaust system being in the way, which caused corrosion to all above parts. Consumer confronted the servicemen about condition reoccurring. His reply was that after the warranty expired, it became consumer's problems. Dealer notified
Transmission jerks very hard from gear to gear. Also, engine check light comes on, and vehicle experiences exceesive gas consumption.
Fuel leak in engine compartment.
Excessive smoke from engine.
Vehicle is governed at 87 MPH (the motor shuts down), this design is very unsafe.
Engine won't speed up to pass other vehicles safely.
Engine failed.
Engine vapor management valve failed.
Bed seams not sealed, presenting the possibility of corrosive road debris getting into closed bed compartment.
Whenever consumer exits the vehicle, if ever touching any metal parts, it will then exert sparks of fire. Consumer says if standing close enough one can hear the sizzling. Consumer also has measured the distance of these sparks which he measured at three inches away. Consumer thought it would go away, but it is actually getting bigger. Consumer does not own truck, he's leasing it from ford.
Engine piston rusted.
Vapor tube pinched by frame of truck.
Tail pipe failed.
Design of the catalytic converter and shield allows for accumulation of grass and other debris, fire resulted from grass burning.
Intermittent stalling.
When driving through tall grass, the grass gets cut off/falls on the transmission cross member, where it is ignited by the heat from the exhaust pipe, which is routed right behind the cross member.
The pickup truck misfires constantly which osage ford kept for several weeks. Not able to correct problem, osage ford requested that driver purchase another new truck. Please describe details.
The rear tail pipe came out by the right rear tire . Please describe .
Every one and a half mile vehilce smells hot. Could cause vehicle to overheat or catch on fire.
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