Radiator Problems of Ford F-150 - part 1

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle with the remote, the vehicle was leaking coolant fluid. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the upper and lower radiator hoses were leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 66,500.

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Tl the contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at woody folsom Ford (1633 golden isles w, baxley, GA 31513) for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the radiator hose was leaking. The contact was given an estimate for the cost of the repair. The vehicle was taken to an independent and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated he parked the vehicle on his down hill driveway, when the vehicle began to roll back. The contact stated the shift gear was on park but he did not apply the emergency brakes. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by depressing on the brake pedal. The contact stated on a different occasion, while driving 50 mph, when the check engine warning light began to illuminate and vehicle began to shake forcefully. The contact stated he depressed the accelerator pedal but failed to go over 50 mph. The contact was able to park on the side of the road for 30 minutes before restarting the vehicle and continue to drive with no issue. The contact stated he opened the hood and noticed the radiator was covered in oil. The vehicle was taken to local dealer rod baker Ford sales inc. Located at 16101 s Lincoln hwy, plainfield, IL 60586, (815) 436-5681, where unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 104,219. Dp.

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Radiator fan turns on after approximately 5 minutes of vehicle running and continues to run until the vehicle is turned off. This started at approximately 60k miles. The fan turns on regardless of temperature outside the vehicle. It also turns on regardless the transmission temperature. The only consistent piece is the timing. The truck can be in motion or stationary.

Oil and radiator fluid leaks causing engine smoking and nauseating odor when heater turned on while engine cold or cold exterior temps. Complete loss of engine and drive power randomly lasting 15-60secs, then all numbers gas milage, speed, mileage become dashes, speedometer quits working, on highways and city street. Pulling over shutting off and restart will reset until next random episode. Rough jerks and occasionally a bang with jerks (feel like it comes from the axels) usually at low speeds. More often in parking lots but in traffic jams on highways. Once transmission recall complete it ran fantastic for a week and a half. Now it's worse than ever and engine light comes on for a day and then goes off.

The upper radiator hose a leak after talking to a number auto parts dealers and Ford dealers there is back log for that item until February.

T-connector (base part #8566) from radiator coolant reservoir to engine block cracks in cold temperatures draining coolant disabling the vehicle. Ford indicates national backorder with no estimation on when parts will be available. I was told I was #17 on the waiting list at repair shop for the same piece due to the number of device failures due to recent cold temperatures in the ohio valley. The vehicle was stationary for four days when I noticed a large puddle under the vehicle. Upon inspection, I found the coolant reservoir was empty and coolant draining all down the serpentine belt and pulleys. Mechanic verified cracked t- connector. Due to the number of cracked t-connectors and a national backorder, I feel there is a material deficiency in the t-connector and should be recalled for replacement. I've been told my vehicle is out of service for an undetermined amount of time. With a snow storm looming, this is unacceptable!.

T-connector from radiator coolant reservoir to engine block cracks in cold temperatures draining coolant disabling the vehicle. Ford said its on national backorder with no estimation on when parts will be available. Mechanic verified cracked t- connector. Due to the number of cracked t-connectors and a national backorder, I feel there is a material deficiency in the t-connector and should be recalled for replacement. The vehicle was stationary when I noticed a large puddle under the vehicle. So far its cost me 219. 99 and 507. 32 to try and fix this. And it still leaks.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was stopped or parked, the vehicle began to leak coolant without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,215.

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Radiator and thermostat - I have had to replace 4 radiators in my Ford f250 truck and the vehicle only has 125,000 miles. This is a known defect from Ford and they have done nothing to protect their customers. I have been stranded 3 times as a result of this defect with my children in the car.

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There are @ hoses that come out of the radiator and go into a hard plastic t-piece (part number dr3z-8566-a) and there are o-rings inside of it. Mine started leaking and I was informed that I had to replace the whole piece no big deal. Then the dealer ship went on to tell me that they have replaced 6 in the last 2 weeks of the same exact year and model. The dealer ship is in lima ohio. That being said if there are so many of these that are going bad and the vehicle only being 5 years old I feel like there is obviously a defect in the part/ design of it that causes it to fail.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle hesitated and steam was on the front windshield. The contact parked the vehicle and discovered that there was fluid leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed that there was a vapor leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds and engine coolant had to be replaced each time. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was diagnosed that the radiator wide pipe was too narrow and needed to be upgraded to a wider pipe. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall that was issued for other Ford vehicles. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Sw.

Front end collision into the rear of another truck. Whole front end damaged through radiator, hood, headlights, bumpers etc. Airbag never deployed and upon return of vehicle after repairs, I am now getting a code 42 that the sensor is bad and after research find out there is a recall on this but for the opposite reason but also now understand there are corrosion issues with the connection of the sensor also. Hope this helps. Please advise what to do, will Ford fix this whole problem and replace with a new sensor and the wire chaffing problem? thank you in advance!.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while at a stop, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator supports were rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.

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The truck steering column was hard to turn. Clunking and sticking points were noted during turning. Found lower steering shaft u-joint in engine compartment seized. This coincides with latest Ford recall for 2005 - 2011 Ford cars. This was diagnosed as "frozen" by Ford and replaced on 06/17/13. This recall should be expanded to include Ford F-150 series trucks. The repair cost $460. 00. I thought this should have not happen being only 5 years old. Another issue with truck was a split in the radiator (main core. ) while driving , my family noticed the smell of glycol. The radiator was leaking (streaming)in the middle of radiator core. Ford replaced the radiator at a cost of $820. 83 on 08/05/13. There was no impact damage to radiator. It was diagnosed as leaking.

I would like to add to the complaints of the eco-boost. I was going about 75 mph on interstate in alabama. Floored it to pass and engine went dead. Check engine light came on. Coasted to shoulder of highway and it started to sputter and was able to get to gas station on exit about 200 yds away. Turned off engine for about 10 min. Got back on highway(with engine light off ) and was able to make it back home in east texas. Took to Ford dealership to get looked at. They put on some plate on the turbo cooling radiator. Last month, took it up to iowa. Coming back, it did it again in tulsa ok. This time engine light on all the way home. Took to dealership, they said a 3 pronged cable, the prongs broke, going to one of the turbos.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to shake abnormally and exhibiting noises just as the vehicle lost power. The contact attempted to accelerate however, the vehicle would not respond. The failure recurred without warning and most often, after the vehicle had been sitting in the rain or when traveling uphill. The vehicle was taken to dealer who advised that the failure was caused by moisture build-up in the intercooler. The vehicle was repaired by adding a shroud over the radiator and reprogramming the computer. The failure recurred and the check engine light illuminated permanently. The manufacturer was made aware of failure and no further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000. The current mileage was 23,246. Kmj.

2 spark plugs passenger side nearest radiator 'blew', vehicle has had all reccomended oil changes, including one a week prior to the incident. This particular incident also shredded all the spark plug wires on the passenger side. This has happened 2 more times involving all spark plugs now on passenger side of vehicle.

2001 Ford F-150 the engine on the truck caught on fire came to work at 6am around 10:15am fire department was call truck was on fire, the radiator and front end was all melted engine completely burn there was a hole in the middle of the dash board and all the wires look burn.

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Blown head gaskets, drove truck in town and parked in driveway, then would not turn over next day, radiator coolant in cylinders, no warning lights came on, engine oil ok, coolant level ok. Truck was running fine then this happened.

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The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. Since the vehicle was purchased, it has experienced multiple failures. While driving 40 mph, the charger indicator illuminated, which meant that the turbo charger was failing. When the indicator was illuminated, the vehicle would slow down and prevent the vehicle from accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, but they found no failures with the turbo charger. After the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the failure recurred and white smoke appeared from the tail pipe again. The vehicle completely failed and would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that a sensor failed. The sensor was replaced. Four months later, the contact noticed water leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the radiator failed. The radiator was replaced. A week later, while driving approximately 70 mph, the turbo charger tubing failed and caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the turbo tubing failed. The dealer repaired the issue. Recently, while driving approximately 65 mph, white smoke appeared again from the tail pipe and the vehicle decelerated. Diesel fuel was discovered leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact is waiting to be inspected by Ford engineers. The dealer stated that they were unsure of what repairs were needed at this time. The manufacturer was notified and the owner is attempting to have the vehicle replaced. The failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 40,000.

What isn't wrong with this truck? with less than 80,000 miles on it. . . Spare tire fell off while being driven, interior lights randomly stay on, both doors are rusting out from the bottom, knob to regulate temperature fell off and assembly needed replacement, front brakes calipers stuck and caught on fire, exhaust system has rusted off twice, transmission went up and was replaced under warranty at less than 20,000 miles, radiator rusted through, and the headliner is falling down off the ceiling. I've probably missed something but can tell you that I will never own another Ford.

: the contact stated a loud pop sound was heard and a piston or rod started knocking loudly. The contact removed the radiator belt, inspected the water pump, checked the plugs, then noticed liquid coming from the exhaust including anti-freeze. A local parts store informed the contact of hydro lock problems with that engine. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified and the contact was referred to NHTSA.

My truck was taken in for a brake repair the week of March 6- 10, 2006. We got the truck back drove it a 100 miles on the weekend with no problems. On Monday, 3/13/06, I noticed it missing after 40 miles an hour. My husband drove it to work the next day to see what I was talking about. He had the same problem. I took my son to work on Thursday and it was still missing. When on the freeway, I got it up to 65/70 mph when it just started slowly down. I could no longer give it any gas. I was able to pull onto a large shoulder where I had it towed into a transmission shop I trusted. On inspection, the transmission was flooded with water and coolant as well as the engine due to a faulty radiator. I had replaced the radiator April 11, 2005. This was not the first radiator replaced. This was the 4th radiator. I had the truck towed to the dealership that installed the radiator and was told that my engine and transmission had failed. I'm waiting for a call back with an explanation as to why. I was told that I would have to have an engine breakdown which would cost me, to find out why it failed. We have had numerous problems with the whole cooling system in general since 1999. Ranging from changed head gaskets, heater cores, radiators, etc. . Read more...

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The contact replaced the radiator several times on his vehicle. The dealer said there was no solution for the radiator problem. They suggested purchasing an after market radiator after the warranty expires on his vehicle. The consumer received a recall notice in the mail regarding the radiator as part of the trailer towed package. The dealer installed the upgrade radiator, however after the installation, the consumer had nothing but problems. The radiator had to be replaced 5 times. Updated 11/29/05.

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1997 Ford F-150 pickup with 4. 2 liter v6. Over the last couple of years I have noticed that I have to continually add coolant to the radiator. After researching the problem on the internet I came across Ford onp 99b29 which states Ford will replace the engine front cover gasket to prevent serious damage to the engine. (hydrolock leading to broken or bent connecting rods). I never received this notice as I understand it was only sent to corporate customers. I now have oily residue throughout the engine coolant, hard starting, etc. All consistent with defective intake manifold/front cover gasket leading to internal engine coolant leakage. The Ford dealer refuses to fix the problem because he said I had to report it to him prior to March 31, 2001. I now have 70,600 miles on the truck. I would like Ford to fix this problem before I have a catostrophic engine failure from a broken rod on cylinder #1.

I have spoken with several people here in tucson and read on the internet, many people that have a 1997 f150 pickup have had the head gasket go bad causing radiator fluid to flow into the engine. I had this same problem and was wondering if this is a complaint worthy of investigation or something that is coincidental. I had to have my engine rebuilt and it was under 100,000 miles. I called the Ford dealership and they told me that there has not been an issue with the gasket.

Ford f 150 safety issue. (built with magnesium radiator supports) the vehicle was destroyed due to a fire in the engine compartment. The consumer parked the vehicle and later found the vehicle smoking. The vehicle was a total loss.

I purchased a 1997 Ford F-150 June 11, 2001 from two rivers cheverolet on 2/04/02 a hole was patched in the radiator of the vehicle. On 9/02/02 the radiator had another hole in it and this time had to be replaced. On 9/27/02 the heater core began leaking and had to be replaced. At that time I had taken the vehical back to the radiator specialist and he sugguested that the vehical might have electryolisis, said take the vehicale to the Ford . I did they replaced the heater core and I had suggested to the service technian that it could have electroylisis. The service tech. Said that, that was not very possible. On 12/03/02 I took the vehicle back to the same Ford garage for leaking of antifreeze, they said that they could not find any leaks and sent me on my way. On 3/10/03 I was on the other side of the country and the heater core went again I took it to a local Ford garage in the area that I was in and they replace the heater core again. On 5/21/03 the heater core went again at this time I was in a different part of the country and at every Ford garage I went to I told the story to the service advisor. The heater core was replaced. On 10/29/03 the heater core again failed and I took it back the same Ford garage that I last had it at. Again they replaced the heater core and this time told me that there was electryolisis in the vehicale. They replace heater core. On7/12/04 the heater core went again I took the vehicle back to the same Ford garage and they said that they could replace the heater core and this time the radiator had a hole in it again. They also said that the problem would proably not go away and there was nothing else that they could do for me. I took it to a radiator specialist and they told me if they had had the vehicale when the problem first started that they would have been able to fix it. But now its been going on took long and there was a slim chance that they would be able to fix problem. Now with no help from the (Ford).

I purchased a used 1997 F-150 (4. 2l v-6) in July of 2000. Just after I had purchased it a bearing in the motor went out. There was 68,000 miles on the vehicle at that time. There was an extended warranty on the vehicle but Ford covered it 100%. They installed a new long block engine free of charge. The new engine had a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. I recently brought the vehicle in for a check engine light and they found out that the #4 cylinder was burning radiator fluid. The dealership disassembled the motor and said the only cause for the water could be pinholes in the cylinder head. Which was caused during the casting process. Now the engine is 8 months old with 24,000 miles on it. Ford will not cover any of the work. The probable cause of the first engine going out was a leaky water seal gasket that was replaced. Now engine number two is going bad because of water. The vehicle now has 92,000 miles on it, but it took two engines to get it there. Knowing that the first scheduled service is set for 100,000 miles. I think Ford should stand behind this second engine and cover the cost. This wasnt caused by any abuse, it was caused from a faulty part from the factory. This engine was bad from the start. I just find it difficult to pay the 1,500 dollars to replace a faulty part on a brand new engine. This is a problem Ford is aware of, they just won't admit it.

F-150 supercab with towing package delivered with Ford specified wrong radiator. Standard radiator is a 1. 02" width core. Super cooling, which is included in the towing package specifies a 1. 42" core radiator. Request Ford replace my smaller radiator with the properly specified radiator.

The vehicle was overheating and the mechanic determined that the vehicle had a coolant leak. The pipe which lead to the radiator rusted and caused the coolant to leak. The vehicle overheated intermittently since 1998.

Thermostat failure. Mgm.

Incorrect radiator installed at factory, should have been heavy duty per towing package option, came with standard radiator, dealer investigating replacement options.

Radiator recall cutoff date (Ford #01b83) - the cutoff date for this recall (missing radiator upgrade) has been established by Ford as may 5, 2001 based on sales delivery date. My vehicle was built on April 30, 2001 and priced to include the radiator upgrade. The vehicle was built without the upgrade. I paid for the upgrade when I bought the vehicle (June 2001) and did not get it. I feel that Ford should include my vehicle in this recall as it was built and priced before the cutoff date and I did not get the upgrade that I paid for.