NHTSA Complaint #10186552 — 2000 FORD F-250

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10186552
Vehicle	2000 FORD F-250
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 25, 2007
Date Filed	March 30, 2007
Mileage	79,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND DECELERATE. THEN, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE METAL ON THE SPARK PLUGS WAS TOO STRONG FOR THE ENGINE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CYLINDER, HEAD, SPARK PLUGS, AND MANIFOLD. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 79,000.*AK THE CONSUMER SPOKE WITH 3 HEAD PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS WHO STATED THAT ENGINES WITH ALUMINUM HEADS ARE PRONE TO THIS KIND OF FAILURE. THE OWNER FEELS THAT FORD SHOULD TAKE OWNERSHIP AND WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED. UPDATE 4/23/07 *TR

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