NHTSA Complaint #10173425 — 2001 FORD F-350 SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10173425 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD F-350 SD |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 67,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE, WHILE RUNNING, WILL BLOW A SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. AFTER THE SPARK PLUG IS BLOWN OUT OF THE HEAD THE TRUCK IS NOT DRIVABLE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE TRUCK HAS DONE THIS. WITHOUT EXTENDED INSURANCE THE COST WOULD HAVE BEEN APPROX. $5,000 VS. $100 DEDUCTIBLE. *NM
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