NHTSA Complaint #10007588 — 2000 FORD F-150 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10007588
Vehicle	2000 FORD F-150
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 28, 2003
Date Filed	February 16, 2003
Mileage	45,576 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

I OWN A FORD LIGHTNING PICK UP TRUCK THAT RECENTLY BLEW A SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE DIVER SIDE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS WAS CAUSED BY INSUFFICIENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE SPARK PLUG IN THE CYLINDER HEAD, AN ENGINEERING OVERSIGHT THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED.

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