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NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

1.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
144,000 miles

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1997 Ford E-150 engine problems

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1997 Ford E-150 Owner Comments

problem #1

Aug 112006

E-150 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 144,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine coolant leaked into cylinder due to gasket failure causing piston rod to bend. I have learned that this is all to common problem with 1997 4.2 V6. I am unable to have my truck repaired at this time.the engine needs to be replaced $4,000.

- Plantcity, FL, USA

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