Engine Exhaust System Problems of Ford E-350

2013 Ford e350 super duty motorhome. Consumer writes in regards to melted exhaust flange and concern about potential for fire caused by excessive exhaust heat build up.

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Driving down a street at approx. 40mph I heard a bang and then a bunch of air escaping. Sounded like an exhaust leak. Spark plug was blown out of number 2 cylinder. Had repaired at local repair shop, put in a new heli coil. Since 7-6-09 has happened again. This time number 8 cylinder. These Ford engines don't have enough thread on the engine heads to hold the spark plugs in. It's probably going to keep happening until all of the threads are replaced.

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2002 Ford e350 5. 4l spark plug #7 blow out. The average consumer would think that something was wrong with the exhaust system before ever knowing or expecting that compressed fuel was being pumped into the engine compartment from the exposed spark plug orifice. At the same time, the sparked plug coil wire is still active, combining a non-contained fuel / spark condition, possibly resulting in fire or explosion.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford e350. While driving 60 mph the steering began vibrating and shaking. The road conditions were clear. The dealer balanced the tires. However; they were unable to diagnose the failure. Approximately 4 months later the dealer replaced the steering gear box and performed an alignment; which, did not correct the failure. Also, the contact smelled exhaust fumes inside the vehicle , and the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause. Approximately three months later the engine was replaced and the exhaust fumes became stronger after being repaired. The vehicle has not been inspected. When engaging the brake pedal it caused him to depress the accelerator pedal due to it extending to the floorboard. The contact was aware of the safety risk involved. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The current and failure mileage were 9000.

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