NHTSA Complaint #767391 — 1999 FORD F SUPER DUTY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 767391 |
| Vehicle | 1999 FORD F SUPER DUTY |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT FORD HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SPARK PLUGS JUST "BLOWING OUT" OF THE HEADS IN NEWER FORD VEHICLES. THIS CAUSES THE COIL ON TOP OF THE SPARK TO SHATTER AGAINST THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND THE INJECTORS CONTINUE TO PUMP FUEL INTO THE CYLINDER. THE COIL IS PRODUCING RANDOM SPARKING TO ANY GROUND IT CAN FIND. IF A PERSON DIDN'T STOP IMMEDIATELY, THIS CONDITION MIGHT LIKELY CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE.*AK
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