Engine failure of the 4.2l v6 in a 1997 ford f150 truck. Broken rod on number 6 piston. This is an apparently known problem and is effecting many vehicles. Engine replacement is equal to the value of the vehicle. ($4000.00)
1997 Ford F-150 engine complaints
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1997 ford f-150 4.2l engine loss of engine performance and leaking engine coolant, loss of oil pressure. Driving at highway speed, 70 MPH oil pump failed at 89200 miles causing engine to throw a rod and spin bearings. This resulted in engine failure. *ak I purchased a remanufactured 4.2l engine from ford to replace the failed engine. Ld engine core was turned in for credit.
'97 ford f150 v6 4x4 4.2l, 2000 recall to replace motor. Replaced by ford. Replaced with same problematic engine. Ford knowing the problem with this engine had not been solved. Only 48,000 ml on recalled engine that was replaced. With only 48,000 ml on new engine, leads to manafold gasket leakage, head leaking and throwing a rod. Which allowed water in the oil. Dealership refuses to assist in correctiong this problem. Ford motor co. At fault replacing a recalled engine with same engine knowing the problem would arise again.
Ford f150 4.2 v6 w/110k miles failed in my driveway upon starting two days ago. After turninig the ignition I heard loud knocking and banging cominig from the engine and shut it down. I never got a recall I hear there were two of them. I called the dealer but received no help. The failure is prevalent and consistent with no official admittance yet from ford that I've found. The dealership even explained to me they understood it as an engineering defect of expectation. What else does it take? So I ask the federal safety agency for your help please!!!!
Truck would sutter at stops and hesitate when accelerating with loss of coolant.
Engine motor caught on fire at the dealership. The neutral safety switch shorted out, flames appeared and burnt the brake booster.
While parked for 30 minutes vehicle caught on fire.the fire department stated the fire started in the engine compartment. As a result, the vehicle was considered a total loss.
My truck is a 1997 ford f-150 with 140000 miles last week I took my truck to the auto shop because I couldnt find out were the antifreeze was going I was told that 4.2liter have a problem with a head gasket was thin and-antifreeze leak in motor and washing out bearing.
Engine head gasket cracked. As a result, the engine needed to be replaced.
I have a 1997 ford f-150, with a 4.2 liter engine, and 82,000 miles on the vehicle. For the past few years I noticed a gradual decrease in the coolant level, however, I could not determine where the leak was occurring. Also, for the last three weeks leading up to the occurrence, I noticed the engine would knock when I would start it up. In october of 2004, after starting the truck, I saw white exhaust smoke and heard the #1 piston rattling. I have since found out that this is a common occurrence with owners of '96 thru '98 model ford cars and trucks, with 3.8l and 4.2l engines. I have also seen ford tsb's that prove they have known for about six years, that the front cover gaskets have a high incidence of failure, causing coolant to leak into the crankcase. Also, that the intake manifold gaskets can fail, which causes coolant to leak into the #1 cylinder. When an engine is started with water in the cylinder, the piston rod is likely to bed or break. The manifold gasket failure is responsible for my problem, as well as that of many other ford owners. The remedy for the problem is an engine replacement, costing about $4,000. Ford motor company is not taking responsibility for this engineering defect, leaving many unsatisfied customers to pay for their faulty engines. I have not had my engine replaced yet.
Ford f150 1997 defect gaskets and cooling system leaked. *bf the consumer was aware of another vehicle with the same make/model that had the same problem. The consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the ball joints were replaced.
In fall of 2003, had coolant leak at 60,000 miles. Coolant was pooring out of front of motor. Ford dealer said it needed new front engine gasket. They split the $500 cost with me. About 3 months later, the truck began knocking loudly. Had new headers put in . . . Did not fix the problem. No help from ford. Very good care is given my vehicles. The truck was always maintained on schedule, never used off road or for towing. Very disappointed that a truck treated like a car would have such problems.
Defective gaskets caused coollent to leak into my engine - bent the rod and damaged the valve - rebuilt engine -
Have owned a 1997 ford f-150 pickup truck for approximately 3 years and have just been told that it has a thrown rod (second time in the last 2 years).
I have a 97 ford f150 xl with a 4.2l 6cyl engine. There has always been a small loss of coolant and neither ford service techs nor private machanics could ever find the leak. Well in jan 2005 after the truck sat in the driveway for about 4 days and I started the truck and the engine blew. Towed it to a local shop and mechanic said the coolant was leaking into the engine and caused the damage. $4000 plus to fix it. After serching the internet I find that this is a very wide spread problem. I am trying to sell the truck to get a little money to help buy another vehicle. Help!
The vehicle with 4.2l engine commenced to run rough at any speed. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the engine had a blown head gasket. Consumer contacted the dealer, who informed the consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall.
Loss of anti-freeze or coolant both doors starting to crack rear sliding window leaking.
Ford 1997 f150 engine failure - could become vapor locked causing engine to seize at highway speeds.
1997 ford f-150 front engine gasket is causing coolant to leak into the oil pan which has damaged the bearings. I now need a new engine. Ford had a recall issued for this problem in 1999 but I was never notified of the recall. They are not willing to honor the recall now. They state the recall time frame has expired.
120k miles, adding a little coolant occasionally, ford dealer and local mechanic can find no reason, cranked car one morning and it threw a rod through the oil pan... Engine was running smooth up to this point... Ford replaced a gasket for me out of warrenty when the truck stranded me 1500 miles from home...coolant had leaked all over parking lot at that time...now I face a $4,000 repair...I changed the oil every 3-4000 miles.
An engine rod went through the oil pan upon start-up.
Gasket leaked water into crankcase of my 97 ford f150 with a 4.2 engine. Had to replace the engine for a little more than $4000.00. Ford knows of problem but will not compensate cost. There are a lot of angry ford owners out there with the same problem. My ford truck had only 68000 miles on it.
Engine coolant leaking through the engine's front gasket. Leaking a jug of coolant every two to three hours. Will cost me over $700 to fix. Can't afford to fix, so I am without a vehicle. The mechanic provided me with a document from ford advising dealerships they knew the problem existed, but didn't recall the vehicle. Got stuck on the side of the road for over an hour in 20 degree weather. Lucky my 3 year old was not with me. If they knew there was a problem, then they should have recalled the vehicle.
Ford f 150 safety issue. *bf the motor was replaced on 08/14/03 and died by 03/01/04. Two months after the vehicle was purchased, the odometer stopped at 69k miles, the engine locked up, the brakes went out due to caliper pin falling out and the engine was replaced. Six months later the fly wheel consumed three starters and the engine locked up again. *sc
Vehicle was parked in the driveway and it was engulfed in flames. The fire report listed the cause as a mechanical failure which started in the engine.
My engine front cover gasket has failed in line with ford's recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck in this recall campaign. My truck is currently leaking a great deal of coolant through the failed front cover gasket. This could lead to a catastrophic engine failure. I have contacted ford about this problem several times with no success. They have indicated that they have no intentions of helping me or fixing my truck.
Coolant leak in #4 cylinder. White smoke from buring coolant in engine. Rough idle and hard start up. Possible engine damage. Currently at ford dealership to replace gaskets.
Gasket failure caused water to leak into the engine. This caused the cylinder rod to knock and the engine to fail. Must replace the engine as a result.
I was driving home when I heard a loud pop from the engine. I turned off the engine, and popped hood to investigate. The backfire continued upon starting engine. Brought car to dealership to find out that the spark plug had blown out of the engine head. Ford had issued a service bulletin stating the entire engine head should be replaced. $3400. Further, I saw the same report on kare 11 news by jane shortal. Check out kare11.com for complete article. Apparently, this is a known problem, but ford refuses to recognize it.
Coolant leaking in to crank case due to defective gaskets, please see http://www.leakingfords.com/ for details.
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