NHTSA Complaint #10498072 — 2002 FORD F-150 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10498072
Vehicle	2002 FORD F-150
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 7, 2009
Date Filed	February 13, 2013
Mileage	110,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KS

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. AFTER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD, DAMAGING THE IGNITION COIL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ON ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 185,190.

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