Engine problems of the 1997 Ford F-150 - part 2

While driving at any speed and without warning engine would die out, causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer has been notified.

The engine rod piston blew, which caused the vehicle to be non drivable. Ph.

While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, it caught on fire.

I drove to work that morning and everything was fine. I went to my truck to leave work that evening and when I cranked my vehicle it made a loud pop like a back fire in the engine compartment and started rattling immediately. I shut my truck off and opened the hood to see if I noticed anything out of the ordinary and found nothing out of place. I had my truck towed to a local dealership and was told I had suffered internal engine damage at start up and would need a new engine. The cost would be almost $4000. 00. I got a second opinion from another mechanic who worked at another Ford dealership in my area and was told that these particular engines (the 4. 2l in the 1997 model year) had a problem with the gaskets allowing water to leak into the cylinder (water cannot be compressed so it kicked back and bent the rod) causing internal engine damage. I was told by the mechanic that there was a recall that addressed this problem and that Ford has since corrected it in subsequent model years. It is apparent that Ford knows of this problem, but chooses not to do anything to help the affected customers. I did call Ford's customer service hotline and was told that the recall did not include my vehicle even though it had the same problem because it was not manufactured at the plant that the recall covered. I asked why the recall was not broadened to include all 4. 2l engines since this is evidently a widespread problem. I also wanted to know if I had any recourse at all and was told that I could have the engine replaced at my expense and if Ford decided to broaden the scope of the recall I may be eligible for a refund in the future. If the recall would have included my vehicle I would not be lodging this complaint now. If you know there is a manufacturing defect the right thing to do is to correct it and keep your customer base. Do you know of any recourse that I may have in trying to get this problem corrected? any help would be greatly appreciated.

Head gasket has gone out, causing a rod in engine to break. And engine has blowen. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. Please provide further information.

Head on the vehicle that meets engine has cracked, and is leaking water. In doing so engine is able to overheat. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

Truck and been parked the previous day with no problem, upon cranking the next day motor started knocking. Inspection shows bent piston rod on # 3 cylinder which allowde the piston to strike the crank shaft. This was caused fron the head gasket allowing fluid to seep into the cylinder.

Rod bearing failure at only 73000 miles.

Engine check light illuminated, indicating that head gasket needed to be replaced.

My 1997 Ford F-150 4. 2 l 6 cylinder mysteriously through a rod at 80k miles resulting in the replacement of the entire engine. From what I have read this has been a common problem plaguing many Ford customers, yet Ford has provided no relief. An expensive $4000 repair!.

Vehicle was parked, and would not start up at all. There was water coming from inside of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.

Ford motor company issued technical service bulletin ppb29 in December 1999 regarding failure of engine front cover gasket. I was not notified of the recall. In March 2001 Ford motor company cancelled the recall. If the gasket was faulty in December 1999 how can it not be faulty today. What is my recourse for this problem. My local Ford dealer estimated it would cost approximately $800. 00.

Driving along at 40 mph, severe rod knocking on the driver side of 4. 2 motor. Anti freeze in oil per timing chain cover, acid etched crank to rod bearing. Ford refused to fix-3000 miles over warranty. I paid $1000 for xtended warranty to fix. Dealer put in new rebuilt 4. 2, 35,000 miles on 2nd engine when rod knocking on driver side of engine. Anti freeze in oil, acid etched crank to rod bearing again! truck sits in back yard, excellent condition. $4000 to put in new engine. Ford claims no responsibility for terrible craftsmanship on 4. 2 engine.

Comsumer was turning into a parking lot and heard something click. Consumer took a look and went to a nearby garage. Nearest Ford dealer was 15 miles away. 3 bolts had sheared completely off. Manufacturer stated they hadn't seen a problem like this, but warranty was expired.

When consumer went out to warm up vehicle in the morning, vehicle started up fine. However, then piston in engine shattered. No determination was given for the cause of this defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

After recall work was performed for the timing cover, when driving vehicle and going to apply brakes, oil light would come on. Oil pressure would drop, and engine would operate erratically. Consumer formed by another dealership stated that if engine coolant was entered into oil system and/or oil pan, and vehicle has been driven for approximately 250 miles, engine will become damaged, and needed to be replaced. Dealership that performed recall work stated the engine was running normally when turned over to consumer, and they were not responsible because regular oil changes were not performed on vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

With only 1200 miles over warranties engine should have been replaced by Ford motror . Head gasket and front cover seal should not of leaked /100,000 miles or more.

Consumer took vehicle in to be examined because of a loss in coolant. A private mechanic noticed that timing cover was cracked, and it needed to be replaced. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

After vehicle was examined for a manufacturer service program on ingition,vehicle did not operate properly. When dealership examined vehicle, a hole in engine head was discovered. Dealer informed consumer that component needed to repair was no longer available, which required that entire engine be replaced at consumer's expense. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

The original and replacement engine block components failed. Nlm.

Consumer is not happy with dealership, as they will not repair recall during time specified on the recall letter repair incomplete. (99b29) yh.

Engine crank wore out at 35000 mi service rep would not replace engine . Only rebuilt lower engine. Now the upper part of engine going bad had to pay 1000. 00 for extended warrenty because when you rebuild the one part of an engine the other tends go bad within a few months . I offered to pay extra for the new engine they would no let me get one now my truck will be back in the shop once more for a upper rebuild befor long.

While driving windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wipers to operate unexpectedly which may cause an accident. Also, problem with the oil stick. It seems to be cracking or falling apart, which may cause by some type of metal rubbing against the oil stick. Causes unknown.

Oil pan is rusting through.

Steering is very hard to control while driving. The vehicle would drift without warning. The engine needs oil every month. Had been to dealership numerous times to have problems repaired. They still exist.

Engine vapor management valve failed.

Engine piston rusted.

Nar 6-03-2003 defective head gaskets ruining the engine.

Seal failed on timing gear cover and allowed anti freeeze to mix with engine oil, crankshaft and rod bearings had to be replaced. Cj.

Engine idles high and then drops down low. Mechanic stated that engine was getting ready to throw a rod.

Engine check light illuminated. There were repairs done to the vehicle, but the light still illuminated. Please provide details.

Owner was notified of recall 99b29 of the leaky front cover gasket therefore paid for repair. Nlm.

Timing chain cover broke, resulting in water leakage.