My v-10 ejected a spark plug.
1999 Ford F-250 engine complaints
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Spark plug blew out of head while driving. Engine has 92000 miles and original spark plugs.
#6 spark plug blew out of the head. I had it repaired two days later. Two days after that, the #3 spark plug blew out of the head while I was driving at 25mph. During both incidents gasoline fumes and exhaust filled both the engine compartment and the passenger compartment.
A major loss of power while towing a load. The loss was significant enough the first time that the truck could not shift into higher gears. Could only manage 55 MPH max. When I arrived home, took it to my local dealer to have it repaired. They had it for 10 days and were unable to locate any problem. They reprogrammed it, again, and gave it back with a significant bill. The problem persists. The next time I used it to haul a load, it did it again, only this time I was attempting to pass. Could not complete pass and fortunately was able to get back in behind the vehicle I was trying to pass and avoid a head on collision. It's dangerous! The problem is subtly worsening. Since that last episode I did some research of my own, besides contacting ford corporate direct numerous times and the dealer, I discovered there is a history of all sorts of trouble with their v 10. I discovered last night that many others have experienced what I am attempting to correct, all with the same results, no repair. All ford would do is to continue telling me over and over to just go to my dealer as they know all. They do not! I am still in contact with my dealer regarding this problem with no options available. I am about to replace a few parts myself in an attempt to correct it myself. Per my research, it became very apparent that ford's computer for engine operation and diagnosis is flawed as there were never any number indications revealed to indicate the source of the problems, per numerous others as well as myself. It is now obvious that ford is well aware of this problem but is covering it up instead of addressing it. This problem also appears to be happening to vehicles much newer than mine. This vehicle is dangerous when under load. There may already have been accidents caused by this chronic problem, I do not know. But I do know that this vehicle is a disaster waiting to happen.
Heard a loud pop from under the hood while driving at highway speed. Sounded like it was right in front of the globe box area. The engine ejected a spark plug which is a very common failure for triton engines with aluminum heads - threads failed that hold the spark plug in place. I did not hear any warning sounds that a failure was imminent. The passenger side of the engine, spark plug closest to the firewall was blown out which is also very common. I smelled gasoline and exhaust and fortunately this failure did not result in a fire.
My truck was parked at work. When I got in the truck to leave I went to start it and I had heard a loud bang from under the hood followed by a clattering sound. I opened the hood and found that I had blown a plug. This is a known issue for ford 4.6l 5.4l 6.8l engines. I know this is not the first time someone has reported this issue and I think its about time a recall is issued for this problem.
Spark plug "blew out"of its hole causing loss of power and sudden consternation. Was pulling an light empty trailer and fortunately driving with no other traffic around. 5.4l triton v8 engine, manual transmission. Factory tune-up and plug replacement done about 20k miles earlier, 5 years ago.
1999 f-250 spark plug defect v8 5.4l had 2 spark plugs come loose. $700 to replace. Mechanic laughed and said they have a kit for this defect because it is so common.
Driving the vehicle, engine stalled. Unable to restart as engine had seized. Up to this time, the oil pressure and water temperatures were in the normal operating ranges, and oil level was within range as well.
Ford 250 light duty truck blew #4 plug out of head while driving approximately 35 MPH. Truck odometer registered 88,000 miles and affected spark plug was the original equipment. Vehicle had to be towed tenvoorde ford, saint cloud mn to effect repair. Repairs involved an insert kit for the #4 cylinder and totaled $950.00. Vehicle was operating in traffic at the time of the incident, the blown plug created a noteworthy distraction and sudden loss of power requiring the vehicle to be maneuvered out of the traffic stream. This problem has been well documented from dealership databases to internet forums; everyone in the know is aware of this issue. It is not uncommon, but there seems to be a consensus that we're on our own. Ford needs to cowboy up with recall to fix the problem.
I have had two (2) spark plugs blow from my engine on two (2) separate occasions (1999 ford f250 with 5.4 litre v8 with 150,000 km's). I'm not getting any cooperation from my dealer and in the research I have done on the net, it appears that this is a problem with several models and engines. Both times the dealer has repaired it with a "healy coil" at a cost of approximately $560 plus towing costs. Very dangerous as gas is ejected into the engine compartment. It appears that ford has issued a technical bulletin to their dealers and the solution is to replace the defective cylinder head. Ok if you are under warranty. It will cost you approximately $3500 in canada to fix ford's defective part if you aren't.
1999 ford f250 5.4 spit spark plug from cylinder head-2nd one back on driver side, left me stranded at 1am in december cold,no warning at all, just bang then pop-pop-pop.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f250. When the contact took his vehicle to the dealer to have it serviced for a recall regarding the motor, he was informed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The belt was replaced on february 1, 2008. On february 25, 2008, while driving 55 MPH, the battery light illuminated and the power steering and brakes malfunctioned. It was discovered that portions of the new serpentine belt shredded off. A new belt was purchased and placed on the vehicle and there were no further occurrences. The ford dealer advised him to bring the vehicle back for inspection, but the contact refused. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 396,000 and failure mileage was 395,000. Updated 3/25/08 *cn updated 03/25/08
99 f250 spark plug blowout v10.
1999 ford f-250 with transmission problems. Consumer had this problem repaired. She was then informed that there was a tsb that she never knew about. Ford is refusing to reimburse her for the repairs. *kb the consumer stated the manufacturer was fully aware of the transmission problem, but failed to notify their customers. The problem was the fluid would overheat during severe duty and wear out the torque converter, which resulted in the radiator, cooler lines and hoses for the transmission to be replaced. The stabilizer bar link and battery were replaced.
I own a 1999 ford f-250 pickup truck with a 5.4 liter triton v8. My truck has 103k miles on it. I had just replaced all the spark plugs less than a year ago. Last week on my way to work, I heard a pop and the engine started making a bunch of noise, lost power and quit. Luckily, I was able to pull over into a parking lot and call a tow truck. Once getting it home, I noticed that a spark plug had blown out of the engine. My #3 spark plug on the passenger side blew straight out of the head and destroyed the ignition coil pack. After doing much research over the internet, I've found this to be a very common problem with these ford engines and ford won't do anything about it. This will cost well over $3000 to fix. It's a good thing my engine quit so soon, or I could have had gasoline spray out of the open cylinder and cause a serious fire.
I was driving home from work last week when my 1999 ford f-250 5.4 liter v-8 triton engine blew a spark plug out of the head above the #7 cyl. I had it towed to the local ford dealer and they said it was caused by poor design, not enough threads in the head to hold the plug in. This is happening to a lot of ford owners across the country and this is definitely a safety hazard and could cause fires in the engine compartment. They are making me pay the full cost of repair even though the mechanic said the problem is caused by poor design.
Tl* - the contact stated while driving at 55 MPH saw a cloud of white smoke coming from the manifold. The contact pulled over, went underneath the vehicle, and noticed an oil leak on the passenger's side. There were no warning signs or indicator lights. The contact has not had the vehicle repaired. The contact found a recall #02227 for this failure. When he called the dealer to have the vehicle serviced, he was told this vehicle was not a part of the recall. The contact stated the vehicle had the same problem as described in the recall.*ak updated 1/31/2--7 -
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 MPH on normal road conditions the front of the vehicle started wobbling. The vehicle was pulled over to check the engine and one of the spark plugs was puff- puffing. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the spark plugs dislodged and declared that all 1999 ford f250 models presented the same defect. The dealership had not received the solution from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not drivable since the incident.
I simply pulled out of the driveway heard a loud pop the truck started missing very bad. Looked under the hood to find the #4 plug had blown out. If it had hit the fuel rail very hard my mechanic said it could had ruptured and caused a fire. After looking online I found this a flaw in motor head design by ford may truck is now in the shop. This is my second time this has happened in 8 weeks.
1999 f250 spark plug blew out of the head. *ts the coil that was bolted to the head was helping to hold the plug in the hole, which was a manufacturing design flaw or a casting flaw.
Began to hear a slight ticking of what appeared to be a slight exhaust leak. Within a matter of a minute or two it got loud, then there was a pop. The rear spark plug on the passenger side blew completely out of the motor. I pulled over and was in need of a tow. The mechanic had to put some sort of insert in the head to fix the hole.
Engine misfires under load 1999 f250.
Fax fwd ltr fm consumer (ak) re status of petition filed with the federal safety agency re ford motor co. Recall of spark plugs for 1999 ford f-250 pickup trucks. *ts
Dt: the contact stated while driving the spark plug blew out of the engine. The truck was towed to a dealer and repaired. Neither the dealer or the manufacturer were contacted.
The aluminum head was cracked on the engine, which threw the spark plugs out and caused the engine not to operate. Manufacturer has been contacted by consumer.
The check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated.
The spark plug blew out the cylinder head while the vehicle was being driven causing the engine to not operate. The owner will contact manufacturer.
While driving 45 MPH vehicle lost power. The cam shaft position sensor malfunctioned.
Problems with spark plugs blowing out on a 1999 ford f-250.*mr the consumer stated the spark plug blew out of the head on the right side of the engine. Ford refused any assistance toward the three thousand dollar bill. *la
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