Engine Failure problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Purchased a used 1997 Ford F-150 truck from a private one owner person, the truck had less than 58,000 original miles, this truck has a 4. 2 liter v-6 engine, which was well maintained. After driving the truck for less than 4 months of owning it the engine suffered a catastrophic engine failure due to a defect in engine gasket, torque sequence and other specific specs, have not been notified of this problem from Ford motor CO. As of yet. The engine suffered what is called hydraulic-lock and when the engine cranked up it bent piston rods in the motor and the piston skirts are now hitting the crankshaft, requires a total engine rebuild or new engine replacement.

1997 Ford F-150 4. 2l v6. Engine coolant filled engine cylinder resulting in catastrophic engine failure. Replace engine with used one at a cost of $3500. 00. This engine shows signs of same problem. I have driven Fords for 30 years, this is the last one I'll own.

Engine failure.

Engine failure due to faulty gasket.

1997 Ford 150 v6 4. 2 l engine failure, never received notification from Ford about lower intake gasket recall, or the recall on the front cover gasket. Both defects cause engine failure by hydrostatic lock, bending or breaking the connecting rod(s) in 1 or more cylinders.

Engine failure of the 4. 2l v6 in a 1997 Ford f150 truck. Broken rod on number 6 piston. This is an apparently known problem and is effecting many vehicles. Engine replacement is equal to the value of the vehicle. ($4000. 00).

Ford 1997 f150 engine failure - could become vapor locked causing engine to seize at highway speeds.

I have a 1997 Ford 150 4. 2 l v6 truck . Do to Ford using a falty gaskets to build the engine I have experianced engine failure. Ford is not wiling to take any responsibility for the problem although they recalled the engine for this problem.

Engine failure on Ford 4. 2l v6.

1. ) engine failure on 1997 Ford f150 4. 2 v6 with only 84442 miles replaced motor at personal expense $4019. 00 2. ) engine died on 10-02-1003 had towed back to dealer and they said it was "not" related to the replaced motor and it was electrical - personal expense $300 3. ) enigne begins running rough on 6-6-2005 - diagnosis faulty coil assembly, plus and plug wires "not covered under the rebuilt engine 36,000 mile warranty - personal cost: $600.

Ford f150 v6 total engine failure. Engine threw a rod on the #1 cylinder. Vehicle has been meticulously cared for and not driven hard at all. The internet is abundant with complaints of this engine.

I went out to start the vehicle and the motor locked up. I have been informed of several cases of this same engine failing and I am having trouble finding someone willing to rebuild it. Dt.

4. 2 litre v-6 engine failed after engine seized. Ford agreed to pay 1/3 of costs to maintain customer loyalty. Showed them defect report from NHTSA website.

Complete engine failure by blown head gasket which could result in loss of control of vehical. Common among 1997 & 1998 Ford F-150s with the new v6 4. 2 engines.

Engine failed. Yd.

Apparent engine failure due to timing cover gasket recall 'fix'-coolant in oil?.

Engine failed, possible recall on component that led to failure. Mjs.

Engine failed.

Engine failed, there was a recall on the this particular engine but only on the cars. Nlm.

#1 0r #2 piston rod knocked a hole through oil pan during a major engine failure. This should not happen to an engine at 51000 miles. I feel this engine had a defect at manufacture or a design flaw as I find I am not alone in having this engine fail.

Engine failed causing knocking.