Ford F-150 owners have reported 5 problems related to radiator hose (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the F-150.
Cooling system connections. Ford has put in clips on hoses that connect to overflow for cooling system and on a y-connector at front of motor that not only leak all the time but can just pop off and cause the engine to overheat. I am constantly having to keep buckets under my truck to catch fluid. Ford want an outrageous amount of money to fix and based on what I have read in forums the fix may only last a week and start leaking again. This happens on the 5. 0v-8 econoboost. . Read more...
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all problems of the 2013 Ford F-150
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Engine coolant is overheating. Engine coolant temperature gauge in the normal range ( between h and c ) . Transmission fluid temperature gauge (between h and c ) . Gauge detail- ---- trans temp -195 - 210 f . 20 minutes driving (not towing ) . Check the level of the coolant in the reservoir --- low!!! . Adding 1/2 gall -5o/50 mixture coolant. 02/16/2016 - apple Ford (columbia , MD ) check engine cooling system. --- found coolant tank and coolant hose from tank to heater core leaking. Car mileage-44117. Car for life oil and filter change,mulitpoint inspection.
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all problems of the 2011 Ford F-150
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Ac hose drain tube along fire wall disintegrated. Hose was replaced with part#emc6a614. This was not original part made by manufacturer. This part was upgraded as a response to issues that Ford 150 owners were having regarding this hose leaking into the cab of the truck.
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all problems of the 2004 Ford F-150
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The engine developed a severe knock when started one morning. The problem was a complete failure at the main crankshaft, severe wear at valve assembly, and corrosion throughout cooling chambers. Ford did a recall on the head gasket the year before, changing head gasket, hoses, & coolant. The truck is uses by house wife driving the children to school. Even though others have reported of same engine failure on 4. 2l, Ford denies any problem. 5 months later while the truck while the truck was sitting in the driveway, the engine wiring caught on fire, melting the plastic master cylinder, fueling the flames to melt all circuities and plastic. The abs lamp had lit earlier in the week, added brake fluid to reservoir, and the lamp went out. Independent fire investigator says evidence points to a defect in the abs/master cylinder wiring in the engine compartment. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762417.
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all problems of the 1997 Ford F-150
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Hose clamp came loose, causing coolant line to leak onto coil and spark plugs.
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all problems of the 1998 Ford F-150
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