Engine Head Gasket Leaking Problems of Ford F-150 - part 1

The contact owns a 1997 Ford f150. The frontal head gaskets were leaking. Also he hears knocking in the engine caused by a defective connection rod. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. He was refused service because he purchased a vehicle from a different dealer. The manufacturer was notified and he was advised that there was a class action law suit for the failure. He was then advised to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage 219,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

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My 1997 Ford F-150 4. 2 l 6 cylinder engine has been consuming antifreeze at a low but steady rate for a couple years. . . . I did not know why. Now I do the gasket has a leak into a cylinder and the truck has a major engine problem, that will require overhaul or replacement. For some time I have had very hard starts where the engine will not roll over without difficulty this is an ongoing problem among others with this engine.

97 F-150 4. 2 intake gasket leaking resulting in damaged engine.

New Ford f150 with 648. 5 miles. Was told it has a head gasket leak. Was down July 9 & 10 and July 23 until ? Ford motor company had no part to fix it. Was told that we would get back on August 11, but still no truck. Was told that there are 8 others that have the same problem by Ford motor company. Is there other reports on this? we are scared to death to get it back and drive it. It kept shooting oil or something out onto our garage floor.

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Oil leak in head gasket due to manafacturing defect. I see many other owners have the same problem. Truck is out of warrenty and repair is very costly. Ford is aware of the problem but is not helping owners.

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I have a 1998 Ford f150 with a 4. 2 v6 I parked it two days. Later I went to crank it (it was lockup) I had my mechanic look at it and he said it was a big problem with the head gaskets on this model engine and Ford new about it but would do nothing about it. Its so bad my local junk yards will not even carry the 4. 2 v6 used engine because of the leaking head gasket I am on a fix income and can't afford to fix my truck that I though would last several years.

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I bought a 2000 Ford F-150 with the 4. 2l v6 engine and I now have to replace the engine because of a defect that Ford is aware of I have done a lot of research on this issue and have found thousands of other 4. 2l v6 owners that have the same problem and Ford will not do anything about it I have asked Ford for help in the replacement of the engine. I was given excuses and told to go away and buy a new engine. I tried to make a formal complaint to Ford but I was told that it would be brought to their attention with no paperwork filled out. I am very upset with the way a loyal customer of Ford is being treated. I now have to replace the engine but cannot afford to. There is a defective seal or gasket that leaks antifreeze into the engine and causes pistons to break rod to be pushed out of the engine and several other interior engine parts to break. Ford motor company will not replace the engine even though it is a defect on their behalf not the buyer. Ford does not tell new customers about the problem and continue to sell the vehicles knowing that the engine is defective. All I would like is for Ford to take responsibility for their engine and replace it with a different engine or make sure that the new engine will not cause the same problem.

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Leaking front gasket and/or intake gasket caused engine failure on a 1997 Ford pickup v6 4. 2 . I was not advise at no time of this potential problem and paid for the gasket repairs myself. Only now after a major failure have I learned about the Ford TSB 99-20-7 and/or on p99b29 and the dealer is leaving me stranded. I'm disabled, and nearly broke. Also later in this form I don't know what oem is.

I am one of many owners of the Ford F-150 4. 2 engine trucks (ours is a 1998) that has encountered engine failure resulting the replacement of the engine due to leaking head gasket. It appears from information gathered from numerous websites and from speaking to others that this is a very obvious and common issue that Ford has chosen to ignore. We are asking that your agency take action to help initiate a class-action suit or some how force Ford to pay for these repairs.

1997 Ford F-150 4. 2l v-6 truck starting knocking this morning when I went to start the motor. 60,000 miles and the engine has lost all oil pressure and is knocking terribly. I used it 2 days ago and this morning it's broken. Happened while sitting under the carport over night. Probably the all familiar leaking gaskets that has plagued every 4. 2l v-6 Ford owner.

Engine failure bad gaskets leaked colant into engine threw a rod.

Egine failure due to defective gasket leak on 1997 Ford f150 v6 2. 4 engine at 43,000 miles.

'97 Ford f150 v6 4x4 4. 2l, 2000 recall to replace motor. Replaced by Ford. Replaced with same problematic engine. Ford knowing the problem with this engine had not been solved. Only 48,000 ml on recalled engine that was replaced. With only 48,000 ml on new engine, leads to manafold gasket leakage, head leaking and throwing a rod. Which allowed water in the oil. Dealership refuses to assist in correctiong this problem. Ford motor CO. At fault replacing a recalled engine with same engine knowing the problem would arise again.

Ford f150 head gasket leaked water into the cylinder causing bent rods. ** answer required***.

2001 Ford f150 crew cab. 4. 6 v8 has a leaky head gasket. Ford is aware of the problem because there is a service bulliten. Artical no. 03-6-2 dated 03/31/03. I feel if there are many like this why is there not a recall.

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While driving, the head gasket would leak oil. The mechanic repaired the problem once, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.

Head gasket leaks.

I bought a used 2000 F-150 4x4 truck in October 2003. The vehicle had 36,000+ miles. It currently has 43,000 miles. I had the oil changed at a Ford dealership and they reported the head gasket has a severe leak. I've been told by the dealership where I purchased the vehicle that they had no record of the gasket leaking. This was not a Ford dealership. I believe the previous owner was aware of the problem and traded the vehicle. I realize this is a used vehicle and problems do arise, but this is a problem Ford motor company is aware of. See mfg. Bulletin numbers 012110, 0214, 15793. This is my third Ford truck with no problems with the previous vehicles. The question is, since Ford was aware of this problem, shouldn't they be responsible to have it repaired when there is so few miles on the truck? please respond in a timely manner. Thank you.

1999 Ford F-150 head gasket leak, research reveals common factory defect. No assistance from Ford service bulletin from Ford says I may have to replace engine.

I took my 1998 Ford f150 v6 for a minor repair and when I checked with mechanic he told me that he folded water in the oil. Mechanic informed engine needs replacement. Did some research and this seems to be known issue with cetain Ford engiines and I felt I ws not made aware of the issue with a leaking head gasket problem.

Front engine gasket leaking called dealership any tell me that my truck wasnt a recall . But seems to me that other Ford truck owners are having the same problem whit the front engine gasket leaking. It will cost me about $700. 00 to repair. Hope the Ford company does someting about this problem.

My 1999 F-150 5. 4 ltr 4wd started making loud ticking noise @ 39,000 miles. Took truck to burch Ford from whom I purchased vehicle & they diagnosed ticking noise as a bad cat. Cvrtr!!! they also advised me of leaking head gasket from (r)rear head and a repair cost of $3,200 w/ (12 mo. /12,ooo mi. Warranty !!! )on repair. When I picked up vehicle & started engine,the same loud ticking noise (only worse) was still there!!! burch Ford & Ford motor corp refused to even acknowledge problem or warranty their repair. While trying to get assistance, I drove vehicle bare min and aprox. 300 miles after the "repair",the engine blew # 3 spark plug out of (r) head like like a rocket & massive loss of power which nearly left me in direct path of a loaded semi truck !!!(thought I was going be crushed to death). I had truck towed back to burch Ford & they faxed me a estimate of $3,200. More to replace head (now total is $ 6,400. From the two repairs!!!) and in bold print @ bottom of est. Say's . . . . No warranty!!! vehicle needs new engine & neither the dealership or Ford motor corp are willing to ohnor their original repair,or assist in this catastrophic problem that research shows has occuring by the hundreds on 4. 6 ,5. 4 & now many v-10 engines from 1996 to 2004. . . . . . . . (8 yrs. )!!! my truck is my pride & joy & with aprox. 39,000 miles on it,my $ 40,000. 00 ride may be a total loss due to current book value & contraversial $$$$$cost of repair!!! this is my 6th Ford vehicle(all of which were paid off in full 1-2yrs. Early!!!)in the last 9 yrs. I've been a more than loyal Ford customer,. . . But with blatent dissregard for their bread & butter,(loyal Ford customers) Ford seems to be for 8 yrs. Now; grossly and w/o any remorse, far less than a loyal automobile manufacturer !!!. . . Respectfully,. . . J. L.

Engine front cover gasket leaked-replacement at 350. 00 in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my truck in this recall. After reairing the engine, the engine failed and is now being replaced at 3500. 00 dollars. Ford's recall is inadequate.

1999 Ford f150 5. 4l with badly leaking head gasket right side. Seems to be a known problem for Ford yet no recall or assistance from Ford? leaking oil is a hazard and oil on hot engine components not safe.

Right rear head gasket leaking oil, and is also stated in manufacturers t. S. B. No recall as of yet. Ph.

The head gasket leaked oil, which resulted in a loss of engine power.

Head gasket is leaking oil. Had part replaced, but problem reoccurred. Dealer contacted. Vehicle went back to dealer but no signs of leak. Consumer adds this is a slow leak and cannot be detected in a short diagnosis.

Truck was brought in for scheduled service and I was informed a head gasket was leaking. This is a vehicle that has been well maintained. I don't believe the engine has ever gone over 3000 rpm, cost to repair $2,200. This is absolutely ridiculous. I was shocked to see how many other people have submitted complaints about the same problem. What does it take to get Ford to take care of this problem?.

Head gasket is leaking oil from the right side motor. Contacted dealer.

Ford dealer diagnosed, independent mechanic diagnosed, a bad/leaking head gasket. Press released issued by Ford today for leaky head gasket defect on 5. 4l engines. This should be extended to cover 4. 6l engines as well.

Engine failed at 46,900 miles due to water in the engine from a leaking gasket. The same gasket was replaced a year earlier by Ford under recall 99b29. Given that there are numerous postings on this type of failure, how many reported failures are required to mandate a vehicle recall?.

Oil was leaking from gaskets. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced head gasket. 2500 miles later leaking started again. Please provide any further information.

Right side of head gasket is leaking oil onto engine.

Passenger side engine head gasket oil leaks are very common on these trucks according to many owners accounts. The cost to repair is $1200-$1600 dollars! Ford is not willing to help after warranty.

Timing cover gasket is leaking. I have seen dozens of posts on the internet that Ford fixed this for free as a recall, but Ford denies any recall. This is a premature failure that is happening often enough for a full recall of all 97 f150 with the 4. 2liter engine.