Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Ford F-250. The number one most common problem is related to the starter (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Starter problems | |
| Ignition problems |
While starting my Ford truck with the 5. 4 l engine I heard a very loud pop and the engine ran as if the head gasket blew. A non-Ford mechanic verified the no. 3 spark plug on the passenger side blew out and stripped the threads from the cylinder head insert that this Ford dealer inserted to repair Read details...
Spark plug number four had blown out of head, consumer managed to get vehicle to a mechanice and was informed that head was made of aluminum and engine was made of iron, this is what caused the spark plugs to blow, right head was replaced for a total cost of $1900, partial reimbursement ws given to Read details...