Blown Head Gasket problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

One problem related to blown head gasket has been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Blown Head Gasket problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2004

Upon leaving the vehicle consumer smelled a strong coolant odor. Consumer examined the vehicle to trace from where the odor was coming. Consumer, who was a mechanic, determined that engine head gasket blew out. Dealer was notified, but refused to repair vehicle without a recall or payment.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	77
Engine problems	68
Coolant Leaking problems	65
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	60
Gasoline Engine problems	49
Engine Cooling System problems	32
Engine Failure problems	21
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	21
Engine Exhaust System problems	20
Check Engine Light On problems	13
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems	13
Engine Knocking Noise problems	13

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