Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems of the 2002 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 65-75 mph, the engine would hesitate then surge forward when the contact was attempting to accelerate. The failure was recurring. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who stated that the egr sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was not alerted of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,730. The VIN was not available. . . . Updated 03-12-14.

April 2005 2002 F-150 Ford truck engine failure at highway speeds. #3 cylinder spark plug blew out of cylinder causing emergency exit from fast lane on hwy 81. Second incident same cylinder November 2. After researching Ford forums on the internet found this is a common occurrence with the Ford triton 5. 4 liter v8 motors. Ford consumer affairs was contacted - no assistance. This is a manufacturing defect affecting thousands of vehicles as well as lives. Ford has refused to recognize the issue and will lend no consumer assistance. A forced recall should be initiated. Failure is due to insufficient threading of machined aluminum head on all triton 5. 4 liter v8s. Estimated repairs in excess of $300 each occurrence. This is unacceptable and Ford should be held accountable. This is not a wear/tear component of any vehicle. It is an integral part and should be covered by Ford at any cost.

Normal every day use. Service engine soon light turns on dpfe sensor and or egr valve has failed. From what I've researched in forums it is a very common failure amongst Fords. Engines that suffer this idle very rough, at times so much that the engine stalls out when it comes to a stop. At first I changed the air and fuel filter thinking this might solve the problem. Soon after I had my truck scanned for trouble codes(obd ii) and discovered the above mentioned problem. Every shop I've taken my truck for estimates has told me this is a very common defect with Fords.