Engine Head Gasket Failure problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck built 1997 in recall campaign indicating the original recall has been inadequate.

Front engine cover gasket failure. Currently being repaired, at an estimated cost of $1,400 dollars.

Purchased a 1997 Ford F-150 in early spring of 2006. Vehicle had less than or close to 100,000 miles. Drove the vehicle between 1,000 and 2,000 miles over the next year. In late March or early April of this year the vehicle's engine, a 4. 2 l 6 cylinder motor self destructs. On the morning in question, I went out and attempted to start the vehicle. The motor turned over very sluggishly as if the battery was low. When the motor started, it made a terrible racket and blew a chunk of the engine block out approximately the size of my thumb. After this happened, I researched the problem on the internet only to find that 1997 4. 2 l Ford motors have a defective gasket which allows water to flow into the cylinders. The gasket had failed and allowed water to leak into the cylinder(s) overnight causing the vehicle to hydrolock and "blow up". Ford has been aware of this problem for many years, and even sent out numerous technical service bulletins regarding the problem. I have even found evidence that they may sent out a few recall notices, but not to every owner. Hundreds of '97 F-150 owners have had this same problem, and they, like me, cannot afford to pay the approximately $5,000 to repair their mistake. I currently owe about $5,000 on this vehicle, which at this time is only an expensive lawn ornament. Fortunately, there was not fire or injuries when this occurred, but they could have. I'm certain that Ford never replaced the gasket on this vehicle, as the only recall "sticker" is one for the engine computer. As for being too old to be recalled, several months after I purchased the vehicle, I received a recall notice for a wiring problem on it. Certainly Ford should issue a recall, or at least pay to have the problem fixed. The incident date is only approximate, as I cannot recall the exact day that it happened.

F150 Ford right side upper head gasket failure.

My 1997 4. 2l v6 f150 would not start, replaced starter motor, pulled plugs found coolant in #1 cylinder. I'm currently digging into the engine to replace the head gasket.

Engine failure 4. 2 f150 1997. 110,000 miles front gasket replaced recall. No lost of coolant until now. Morning engine missed for 15-20 seconds for several days prior to failure. Day of failure engine turned a small amount and would not move by starter. Allowed to set and started later and when started it sounded like it was coming apart. All lubricants changed regular with synthetics. Apparently a rod broke when coolant ran into cylinder and starting cause the rod to bend and starting later caused the bend to break.

I have a 97 Ford f150. They are known to have gasket failure. I am on my 3rd motor in it. They dont make it 100,000 mile. You just start them @ they will blow.

Gasket failure caused water to leak into the engine. This caused the cylinder rod to knock and the engine to fail. Must replace the engine as a result.

I started up my 1997 Ford F-150 xl with a 4. 2l v-6 after work one day to hear a loud knocking. I observed that my coolant level was low however there was no milky look to the engine oil. I ran a compression test on my engine to find that there was no compression on cylinder 1 indicating the connecting rod had broken. I am aware that Ford has issued a TSB for a gasket failure however it has expired.

While driving the vehicle shut down and would not restart. It was later determined that the head gasket failed which leaked anti freeze and caused the engine to seize.

Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 04/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate. Dt.

"engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 05/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall was inadequate. " dt.

Head gasket failure coolant in cylinder. Dt.

Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 06/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate. Dt.

Front engine cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built 05/97 in recall campaign 99b29, proving the original recall has been inadequate. Dt.

Gasket failed caused piston rod to bend, engine rebuild cost over $1500. I contacted Ford, they said there were no recalls and they never had that problem before.

The front cover seals and intake gaskets failed causing anti freeze to leak into the oil.

Head gasket failed (cracked) causing other component failures. Yh.

The front cover gasket failed , the consumer is requesting reimbursement per recall 99b29. Nlm.

Front engine cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck, built in 1997. Recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall was inadequate. Ph **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770847.

The head gasket on my "97" Ford f150 failed while my wife was driving filling #4 cylinder with coolant and bending a rod. No warning, no overheating, water in the oil, etc. Only a flickering check engine light. My mechanic says it was simply a factory defective gasket and should not have blown considering mileage and up keep and maintenance done to this vehicle. After a little research on the internet I am finding this is not an isolated incident and that Ford has had more than a few gasket failures with this engine. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770846.