The crankshaft went out of the truck at 59K miles. That should not happen. Ford is uncooperative.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

Right side of head gasket is leaking oil onto engine.

- Warrens, WI, USA

Leaking oil from the head on right side. Well known problem. Recall needs to be done. To many people are spending to much money for these problems. I dont want to be another statistic.

- Grandville, MI, USA

Engine head gasket has gone bad twice, and both times while conusmer was on street. Also, was leaking oil after gasket broke. Contacted dealer.

- Bloomington, MN, USA

Smelled burning oil. Looked under truck and noticed oil leakage on connection between exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe. Took it to the dealer for diagnosis which was blown head gasket. Received no detailed description as to why this happened or extent of other equipment damage. Head and valve gaskets were replaced. No mention of engine replacement or whether or not new gaskets are root cause fix or short term fix. Vehicle still under manufacturers original factory warranty. This component failure is unacceptable for late model/low mileage vehicle.

- Richland, WA, USA

Valve springs broke causing the loss of pressure and function in/of cylinder 3. vehicle was taken to dealership before warranty exp. Regarding this problem and was not repaired by the dealer. Mechanic determined that the spring (s) were faulty.

- Houston, TX, USA

Passenger side engine head gasket oil leaks are very common on these trucks according to many owners accounts. The cost to repair is $1200-$1600 dollars! Ford is not willing to help after warranty.

- Oxford, MS, USA

While driving, consumer could smelled oil burning. Contacted dealership and took vehicle in. Mechanic checked vehicle and informed owner that head gaskets had blown. Head gaskets replaced.

- Hopatcong, NJ, USA

When consumer was at gasoline station filling up his gas tank he noticed a burning smell coming from underneath of vehicle. Head gasket came from right hand side of engine. Dealership was aware of problem. Engine needed to be replaced by dealership.

- Salem, WV, USA

Consumer was traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle was leaking oil from underneath, from the engine. Oil was empty inside of vehicle. Engine blew, and the engine nedds to be replaced.

- Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and without prior notice engine blew. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Billings, MI, USA

New truck has constant vibration at idle and all speeds, 4th time back to dealer they made vibration worse, last resort for dealer is to replace engine mounts.

- Allen Park, MI, USA

While waiting at a light, motor started to shut down. Vehicle was not able to be restarted. Had vehicle towed to dealer & informed by mechanic that harmonic balancer had failed & needed to be replaced.

- Austin, TX, USA

Leaks oil, replaced oil pan gasket at approx. 15000 miles and again at 33210 miles

- St. Johns, MI, USA

Noise in the engine due to worn idler pulley, belt and alternator.

- Grand Prai, TX, USA

Noise in the engine due to worn idler pulley, belt and alternator.

- Grand Prai, TX, USA

Engine head gasket blew out, causing coolant to leak onto manifold and engine. Dealer has been notified.

- Festus, MO, USA

Engine started to make valve noise on cold starts, it progressed over time to valve noise all the time while being driven. Dealer is have engine replaced, due to a serive bulletin. They say it will be 2 to 3 weeks for the engine to arrive. However, they state that I can still drive the vehicle. Seems kind of dangerous to continue driving a vehicle that needs a new motor.

- Peachtree City, GA, USA

The driver smells burning oil due to the right rear cylinder head leaking.

- Mosinee, WI, USA

Fuel comsumption- truck will only get 8-10 miles per gallon with the 4.2 engine been to dealer two times they state nothing can be done.

- Willow Grove, PA, USA