NHTSA Complaint #10972100 — 2011 FORD F-450 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10972100
Vehicle	2011 FORD F-450
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 1, 2017
Date Filed	April 12, 2017
Mileage	68,120 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON A HIGHWAY THE ENGINE BLEW UP. FORD REPORTED THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY GLOW PLUG WHICH FELL INTO THE CYLINDER CAUSING THE CONNECTING ROD TO BREAK AND EXIT THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. FIRE ENSUED BUT WAS SHORT LIVED.

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