NHTSA Complaint #10442580 — 1998 FORD F SERIES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10442580
Vehicle	1998 FORD F SERIES
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 4, 2012
Date Filed	January 5, 2012
Mileage	203,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE #2 SPARK PLUG STRIPED ITS THREADS AND BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. THE PLUG REMAINED IN THE WIRING HARNESS CAP AND CONTINUED TO SPARK. THE REPAIR COST $220.00. I AM TOLD THIS IS AN ONGOING DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF SOME OF FORDS ENGINES. *TR

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