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The contact owns a 1997 Ford E150 van. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the spark plug became disengaged from the engine. The vehicle started making a loud noise without warning. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine head needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 280,000.
My Ford 150 was purchased with the 504 liter engine and although it is a 1997 model has only 19000 miles on it. The problem is an engine oil leak that has been roughly diagnosed as the mail seals both front and rear. I have spent $300 to replace the front seal and the rear seal has been quoted to me as another $600. I feel Ford should step up to the plate and fix this problem for me as I doubt mine is the only occurance of this type.
- Ukiah, CA, USA
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- Toledo, OH, USA