NHTSA Complaint #10251042 — 2002 FORD F-250 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10251042
Vehicle	2002 FORD F-250
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 5, 2008
Date Filed	December 8, 2008
Mileage	160,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE HOLE, WHICH CAUSED OIL TO SPRAY ONTO THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 2/2/09 *CN UPDATED 02/04/09. *JB

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