Engine problems of the 2005 Ford F-150

#3 spark plug blew out while traveling away from home in another state. In driving two miles back to my son's house, I had two explosions from excess gasoline and spark plug firing. The spark plugs were original and blew out because of the fine threads and aluminum cylinder heads. This is a design defect and safety problem known to Ford. Towing and insert installation by a Ford dealer was $950. The engine is a 4. 6 v-8 updated 05/17/12.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that faulty spark plugs fractured in the cylinder head and the remains became stuck in the engine block. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 08/01/lj the dealer had the vehicle for four weeks to remove the spark plugs. The consumer paid $ 467. 50 in labor. Updated 08/11/11.

2005 Ford F-150 spark plugs fuse to engine and break very easily. The truck has less than 100,000 miles and was brought to the dealersip for a tune up. The dealership tried to remove the plugs and they broke. They are now forced to remove the header and replace the plugs. This is now going to cost $2600 for a known problem with the manufacture provided plugs.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the spark plugs in the engine popped out of the cylinder head which indicated that there was not enough thread on the spark plugs. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the spark plugs were replaced. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

In the 2005 Ford F-150 with the 5. 4 liter 3 valve there is a defect pertaining to the spark plugs. In the event that you try to remove the spark plugs they tend to break off in the head possibly damaging the threads of the spark plug hole. When this occurs, Ford is charging an outstanding amount of money to repair it. This problem is all over the internet and doesn't just affect the 2005 model. It is a very serious defect costing people a lot of money that I think should be placed on the manufactures plate. It is almost as if they designed this problem on purpose to make people have to bring it to their repair shop and have it fixed regardless of the price. I have personally experienced this problem along with many others and I think it is obvious that the customers are not happy with the way Ford has handled the issue. Spark plugs are considered to be part of preventive maintenance but this is sickening how they can get away with charging that much for a small problem. The problem was not discovered until Ford had sold so many of them that it would probably take them years to correct every one. It is pretty much guaranteed that you are going to break off at least one of your plugs while trying to do this small task. As far as I know the only thing done to correct the problem was they invented a tool that will removed the broken part of the spark plug in the head, but if the threads get messed up in the process that's when it begins to start costing big bucks and it is totally the manufactures fault to begin with. Please take this request for a recall seriously as I am not the only one who feels this way, just look online.

2005 Ford f150 v8 4. 6l driving down the road, spark plug popped out of the head. 65,000 miles, original plugs.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford f150. During a routine inspection a technician concluded that five of the eight spark plugs separated from the engine head; however, no repairs were made. The manufacturer was notified and no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 50,000.

I have a 2005 Ford F-150 pick up with a 5. 4 liter triton engine. While driving on the highway the number 1 sparkplug was spit out damaging the head. The vehicle immediately slowed down in the middle of traffic. Ford said this is uncommon, yet there are thousands of complaints already filed about this particular engine through the NHTSA. I have to completely replace the engine.

Spark plugs cannot be changed because of design of cylinder head. This is a spark plug breakage inside the head. This is a common occurrence on 5. 4 liter Ford motors as reported on forums and through word of mouth. 1998 to 2008 motors are notorious leading consumers to either pay huge repair bills or trade before they wish to trade. Also, someone wishing to change his plugs for proper emissions or proper maintenance is just screwed. Scared to death to have them changed even at a dealership. Ford mechanics even have trouble. This is no few vehicles. This is widespread.

2005 Ford F-150 5. 4 liter engine; all service work was performed at the recommended service intervals on this vehicle. At 102,000 miles, I took the vehicle to the dealership to have spark plugs replaced. (Ford recommended 100,000 mile tune-up) the first three spark plugs attempted to be removed by three different technicians broke off even when following the Ford TSB proceedure. This tune up will cost me almost $2,000 due to the defective spark plug design. Ford will not help with the repair.

Advised that the 2005 F-150 5. 4 triton engine has a history of spark plugs seizing in the engine and recommended that the plugs be replaced. Ford says the plugs will last for 100,000 miles. TSB 08-7-6 issued by Ford to address problem. Had plugs replaced at 43,123 miles and had three frozen or seized costing over $300. 00 in labor. Ford knows of problem and has not issued a recall to correct design flaw. Read many other similar stories on internet where citizens are paying thousands of dollars to get the plugs out and vehicle back in operation.

My 2005 Ford F-150 lariat 5. 4l sounds like a diesel, I was told this is a very common problem with F-150's within 2003-2006. This is a result of either cam phasers or bad lifters.

Since Jan. 08 there have been 3 dealers look at & supposedly fixed 5. 4 liter Ford engine. Ford does not want to help with any expense & I have 3 other vehicles that have had same recurring problem. All the above started with recall and has gone downhill.

Known issue of spark plugs breaking off in the cylinders. Ford is well aware of this issue, but refuses to issue a recall for it. Due to the breakage, it has been known to cost well over $2,000 in repair costs; just for a spark plug change!.

I had stopped at a local shop on my way back to work and when I went to start my pickup to return the engine would not turn over. On the third attempt, it finally started, but smelled like a motor burning up. I was proceeding up a hill and was approaching a stop sign. When I pressed on the brakes, there were no brakes. I could not stop the truck at the stop sign. I coasted through the stop sign at approximately 10mph and I pulled right into a parking lot. No matter how hard I pressed the brake pedal I couldn't get the truck to stop completely so I put the transmission into park. I then proceeded to call for help. When the mechanic arrived, he found that the vacuum hose had come unattached. After speaking with a Ford mechanic over the phone, he stated that the mechanic had since several trucks in the same make and model as mine that also had this same problem occur. At this time, my truck is in the process of being fixed by the mechanic who told us of this problem.

: the contact stated while the heater is engaged gas fumes are detected in the vehicle. In an attempt to remedy the problem the dealer replaced the fuel injectors, spark plugs, starter, fly wheel, transfer case, and catalytic converter with no success.

: the contact stated there were noises that resembled the sound of breaking glass. After finding the source of the noise it was discovered the vehicle had caught on fire. The vehicle had been parked since the previous day. The fire spread to the contact's other vehicle and home. The fire marshal filed a report. The fire started in the engine compartment and completely melted. The vehicle is still being inspected. There were no previous problems with the vehicle.

Ford f150 2005 , after about 100 to 150 miles on truck driving on a road with slight hills noticed vibration , at or about 2100 to 2400 rpms in any gear flat or hilly surface and at any speed as long as 2100 to 2400 rpms are reached , truck vibrates through out the truck , contacted dealership where purchased 3 times first was told to bring truck back in for further testing , second time drivable tech went for ride noticed vibration , third time service manager drove truck noticed vibration , contacted Ford , Ford states issue is normal for truck not going to do anything , but has TSB for issue 05-15 , so I am to assume that Ford is now producing trucks that vibrate at set rpms . The truck now has about 650 miles on it and the vibration is getting worse but Ford or the dealership will not do anything to fix the issue.

The complainant purchased a truck for his business at the colorado river Ford dealership in bullhead city az. The dealership obtained the truck from California and had same delivered to bullhead city. The complainant picked up the truck at the dealership and immediately noted a pronounced engine knock. Calling the service departments attention to this problem they told the complainant that the noise was normal. The complainant then made them start up two similar trucks on the lot that did not manifest the same knock. The complainant requested a new truck from the dealership that refused to honor the request. The complainant had the dealership contact the manufacturer in detroit who advised that this problem is known to accrue in some 2004/2005 models and that to correct same a new part had to be ordered which the dealership could not replace as they lacked the proper tools to do so. The dealership then dismantled the engine. The complainant again advised the dealership that he would not accept this defective truck, as he had purchased a new truck to be in proper working condition and the dealership was now attempting to compel the complainant to accept a truck that was defective from the factory. To date the truck remains at the dealership. The complainant refuses to accept this defective (from the factory) truck and the dealership refuses to give him another new truck in lieu of the defective one. Your assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated, constantine "chuck" bentas.