This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Consumer called complaining about having numerous problems with the spark plug been replaced on the vehicle more than two times since the vehicle was purchased.dealer was contacted and stated that they don't know why is this happening with the vehicle.
While driving at 35 mph vehicle stalls/ die without warning the dealer has been notified. Mr consumer was also informed that the transmission went bad and was in need of replacing.
Consumer states that the tension wire separated and shreaded the serpentine belt while driving. Causes loss of of vehicle control. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlm
Head gasket is leaking oil. Had part replaced, but problem reoccurred. Dealer contacted. Vehicle went back to dealer but no signs of leak. Consumer adds this is a slow leak and cannot be detected in a short diagnosis.
Engine was leaking oil due to a blown head gasket. Dealer contacted. Same symptoms and problems have appeared again, but vehicle is now out of warranty.
Second time in to dealer for the same head gasket failure, 1'St at 24,500 mi 2'nd at 26700. Dealer is trying to resolve the problem, but how many more times must I take it back for a problem Ford is aware of.
According to service manager at a St. Paul, mn Ford dealer, Ford has had numerous problems with the 5.4 L engines passenger side rear cylinder spark plug mount stripping and blowing the spark plug out causing engine damage. I was told that Ford has kept this quiet but have covered costs on this up to 75,000 miles. My vehicle was submitted to Ford but denied being over 75,000 miles. Cost to fix was over $1200 and this only a temporary fix.
Ford dealer diagnosed, independent mechanic diagnosed, a bad/leaking head gasket. Press released issued by Ford today for leaky head gasket defect on 5.4L engines. This should be extended to cover 4.6L engines as well.
Truck was brought in for scheduled service and I was informed a head gasket was leaking. This is a vehicle that has been well maintained. I don't believe the engine has ever gone over 3000 RPM, cost to repair $2,200. This is absolutely ridiculous. I was shocked to see how many other people have submitted complaints about the same problem. What does it take to get Ford to take care of this problem?
I noticed the smell of hot or burning oil every time I stop. I had a mechanic check for the problem. He told me I had a leaking head gasket on the right rear side of the engine. I feel it could cause a fire. NHTSA has bultns SB620275, SB612444, SB612291 help! Ford won't fix without great cost.
Engine cylinder in back of vehicle is leaking oil. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything. The oil leaks onto manifold and starter, strong odor of burning oil was present. The dealer stated that the oil leaks from the right hand head gasket at the rear of the block or head joint which was caused by a metal chip in which debris lodged between the head gasket and the block.
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