NHTSA Complaint #10444652 — 2002 FORD F-150 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10444652
Vehicle	2002 FORD F-150
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	September 1, 2011
Date Filed	January 20, 2012
Mileage	65,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE COASTED OFF THE ROAD AND WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT A SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN THROUGH THE ALUMINUM HEAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE STEEL RING BEING PLACED WHERE THE PLUGS WERE STRIPPED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000. UPDATED 03/05/12*LJ UPDATED 03/07/12

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