I own a 2001 f150 super cab 44 the ford motor company has already admitted that the problem was their fault something about for some reason they left metal shavings between the head of the motor and the block of the motor causing it to leak oil really really bad onto the starter and the exhaust manifold and it just pours oil as fast as you can pour it in which is a high probability of the exhaust manifold to ignite the oil and burst into flames why they haven't already done a recall is beyond me they made a upgraded head gasket that they will sell you and you can fix their mistake on your own nickel but I don't have over 3000 dollars to pull the engine and fix the problem its a 5.4 engine and every one I have seen around the same year model has the exact same oil leak that could be very dangerous not to mention it has already messed up the integrity of my engine
2001 Ford F-150 engine complaints
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Soft aluminum heads allowing sparkplug threads to wallow out and shoot them out head like a rifle and breaking coil mount and since fuel still being squirted in it is ejected into a hot engine manifold that could ignite the fuel air mixture and cause a fire. Happened while driving on city street. Ford is addle if they think they can pass it on to the consumer unscathed!
Soft aluminum heads allowing sparkplug threads to wallow out and shoot them out head like a rifle and breaking coil mount and since fuel still being squirted in it is ejected into a hot engine manifold that could ignite the fuel air mixture and cause a fire. Happened while driving 60 MPH. On fm1093 road. Ford is addle if they think they can pass it on to the consumer unscathed!
Soft aluminum heads allowing sparkplug threads to wallow out and shoot them out head like a rifle and breaking coil mount and since fuel still being squirted in it is ejected into a hot engine manifold that could ignite the fuel air mixture and cause a fire. Happened in motion on city street. Ford is addle if they think they can pass it on to the consumer unscathed!
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While driving highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly went into limp mode and the power failed. The contact took the vehicle to prestigious motors dealer located in riverhead, ny where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was included in a recall. The contact was unable to provide the recall component and the federal safety agency campaign number. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer several times for other repairs, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 09/01/17*lj
Ejected or blown spark plug was driving down the road and herd a loud pop and then the truck started driving really rough. Got it to the shop and they confirmed after I gave an explanation of what I heard and experienced.
My vehicle was in motion in a straight line with a s speed of 30 MPH when I heard a loud pop sound and loss of power, although the engine was still running but extremely rough. I turned into a lot within the next 75 yards and parked, turned the vehicle off. I opened the hood to find a ignition coil and an intact spark plug from cylinder #3 sitting on top of the valve cover.
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked on the street, away from the contact's home, it caught fire. The contact was notified by the neighbor followed by the fire department. The origin of the fire was from the speed control deactivation switch/engine as described in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control). A police and fire report were filed. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 137,000. The vehicle was destroyed. ...updated 05/17/17
While moving to coeur d alene, id, from california, a spark plug blew out of the engine block for the second time, causing it to be un drivable, leaving us broke down on a major interstate, and requiring a very expensive tow from oregon to our new home in idaho.
Blown spark plug on cylinder 8.
Engine blew the spark plug out while idling. Could cause an engine fire.
The spark plug popped out of the cylinder head.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. When the vehicle was started, it idled roughly and made a popping noise. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle rode roughly and had difficulty accelerating. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and still would not accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
I had been at my neighbors house for over 1 1/2 hours. We heard a loud boom that shook the trailer we ran outside and discovered the drivers side tire blew out due to the fire. The entire hood was melting down onto the motor . There was no electrical components left under the hood by this time and the fire was spreading to the cab , but we finally put it out then the fire department came . I called my insurance co , they are investigating the cause of the fire . Please let me know if any of this pertains to my case . Thank you
All I know is I was at a neighbors for around 1 1/2 hours and we hear a loud boom. We ran out side and my truck hood was on fire, it burned everything visible on top of the motor and toward the driver firewall . It busted the driver side tire and completely burned everything visible under the hood. The dash components as far as the eye can see are not bad, unknown of internal damage.I'm not sure what caused the problem. I did go to the recall site to see if there may have been something I did find this control switch for speed recall and not sure if it applies to mine.even though it brought it up when I entered my VIN #. I did receive a recall on the gas tank straps but did not replace them they were in great shape. But I did not receive on on this. I do have pictures if you need them. Thanks
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked approximately 12 feet from the contact's residence, the security alarm sounded. The contact observed flames coming from the front of the vehicle that spread to the driver's side of the vehicle without warning. The fire was extinguished by the contact and other individuals. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
I parked, walked inside...moments later the truck was on fire..
Spark plug has blown out on 3 different times 1 plug has blown twice. No fire, but if I had continues it may cause a fire, fuel and spark out side the engine.
Spark "blew out" of cylinder head and also damaged coil-on-plug assembly.
I was driven and the spark plug blew out of the head.
We have a ford f150 crew cab with a 5.4 triton motor. I was putting it in reverse to drive away and there was a strange popping sound. I instantly shut it off and opened the hood. My father examined it for me and stated the number 3 spark plug had ejected itself, cracking the coil as well. We had to have a helicoil kit installed in order to have threads for the new plug. The truck still is not running properly. This has cost approximately $300 so far, and there is more work that will have to be done since it still sputters and runs rough. This is a well known problem by the ford dealership, as I have researched it on the internet but ford refuses to take responsibility for the poorly manufactured triton motor. Fires can start when they pop out as well. This is a dis-service to the public who have unknowingly bought these vehicles and get stuck with huge repairs due to the design of the motor. I am disgusted that there is not a recall. Ford must be held responsible for all these repairs! There is a huge injustice happening by allowing ford to walk away from the responsibility. A recall before deaths happen would be the responsible thing to do! Lemon laws should apply to the triton motors by ford! If I had known this was happening we would never ever have purchased this vehicle! Shame on the ford company!!! Get the recall set into motion to compensate all the people who bought these dangerous pieces of crap!
There is a problem with ford f-150's blowing spark plugs. I have blown 2 so far and read on numerous websites of many many people having this same issue. Both times I have pulled over and disconnected the ignition coil. If I would not know how to do this the blown plug could result in an engine fire. This is a serious problem that ford needs to fix!
The gas peddle stuck on the for f150, I see complaint and a recall about the escape, but what about the fords? On the intranet are several complaints about the same issue with the ford trucks. We had a major accident and out truck was destroyed due to this.
The truck was parked in my driveway for at least 24 hours without being used or turned on. The front of the truck suddenly went on fire. The fire department came and put it out. The fire burned only the front up to the windshield leaving the cab partially melted and my daughters car seat unsafe. Now this mess sits in my driveway as I wait for inspector. As it falls apart more and more each day as my family and neighbors smell the burnt rubble and are reminded of that frightening afternoon.
Coils burns out, spark plugs burn out, have changed numerous times, get one fixed then a different one goes out. Changed all eight 3 weeks later started burning out again. Comstant problem.
Woke up this morning to a couple of loud "booms". My husband went to check it out and discovered his truck (which we just purchased in may) was on fire. The fire destroyed the truck, melted the siding on our house and garage, and even cracked three of our neighbor's windows. We are so grateful the firefighters arrived when they did or this fire would've kept burning our house. The truck hadn't moved since last night...don't know what happened but we will not be purchasing a ford again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f150. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle caught fire while it was parked. The fire department stated that the fire initiated in the engine near the master cylinder area. The contact also stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v286000 (vehicle speed control) was received after the failure occurred. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.
Vehicle was parked and motor was off. Vehicle catch on fire and fire departments had to go turn it off but we could not save anything from this truck it got very damaged.
I was driving northbound on I-95 when the driver of an adjacent vehicle alerted me that there was fire shooting out from the area of the fuel filler door. I immediately pulled over onto the highway median and jumped out. The truck was engulfed in flames, and the cab was on fire. I burned myself on the melting steering wheel and was singed by melting plastic.
While driving down the interstate, the vehicle caught on fire. Everything under the hood was destroyed.
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