NHTSA Complaint #11511878 — 2007 FORD F-150

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11511878
Vehicle	2007 FORD F-150
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 28, 2023
Date Filed	March 14, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

The phasers and the timing chain and tensioners is failing. This is premature failure due to engineering mistakes in the design. This is a safety critical walk home failure. Failure will destroy the engine (interference engine). Complete loss of all power and lock up of engine. Mechanic said the only remedy is a rebuilt engine. A reputable engine rebuilder states in their ad on the internet that they have corrected the Ford Motor Company engineering design mistakes in the 5.4l Triton engine.

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