Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2006 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, an abnormally loud sound was coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled off the road and shut-off the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was restarted but sputtered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted, leading to an engine failure. The local dealer was not notified. The manufacture was notified but provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.

Engine started making a loud noise upon inspection of engine found that the back spark plug on passenger side had blown out from head and of course stripped the treads from the head the spark plugs are the ones that came from factory they have never been removed or replaced vehicle was purchased new after reviewing information on the internet this seems to be a major problem with Fords 4. 6 and 5. 4 engine as well as resulting in fires and considering Ford makes a repair kit. If this has effected this many vehicle shouldn't Ford foot the bill.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and the engine exhibited a loud noise. Additionally, the contact smelled a burning odor. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who stated that the spark plug had melted due to the heat from the head gasket. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Vehicle began to smell like gas in the cab on numerous occasions. Took it to Ford dealership mechanic and was told that the source of the gas smell could not be found. A few days later upon starting the vehicle, a very loud explosive sound was heard under the hood. The vehicle was turned off and towed back to the Ford dealership where it was determined that the original #2 spark plug had blown out of the engine and damaged the head. Repair exceeding $700 with absolutely no responsibility taken by Ford. Repeat incident less than one year later with another cylinder.

Originally factory installed sparkplug blows out of the engine head traveling at approximately 35 mph. This was disclosed after taking vehicle to a Ford dealership for diagnostics as there was a loud noise while engine running and loss of power. Repair cost was $617. Discussion with dealer discloses that this a well know problem by Ford management, a tbs has been issued. Further Ford has denied any responsibility and will not provide any monetary assistance. This is a Ford created design engineering defect that Ford just ignores and let's the customer pay for its mistake. Customer is subject to cost of repair that is far from normal wear and tear, a safety concern of fire in engine compartment from raw fuel blown out of the hole vacated by sparkplug, a reliability issue and a safety concern from sudden loss of power. This problem should be covered by a federal mandated recall since Ford is making this a consumer problem ignoring the fact that it is a engineering, design or manufacturing problem for which it refuses to accept responsibility. In addition the trade in value of this vehicle will be reduced by the Ford dealership that is aware of the problem evan for the customer that did not encounter a sparkplug blowout and at private sale if prospective buyer checks on vehicle via any internet automotive site. Again Ford lets consumer absorb cost of defect it created.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford f150. The contact stated that the engine exhibited an abnormal noise while driving at any speed over 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the number seven and eight spark-plugs. The mechanic advised that the spark plugs had separated from the holder and caused a piece of the spark plug to penetrate the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 116,000. Updated 10/27/lj updated 12/06/2011.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford f150. The contact stated there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle rear when performing a turn. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure recurred within two weeks. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 12/01/10. The consumer stated there was still a noise coming from the vehicle. Also, the vehicle would not start on several occasions. Updated 12/14/jb.