Seven problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2001 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-250. While the vehicle was idling at a stop sign, the contact heard a loud abnormal popping noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they replaced the spark plug taps and diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The manifold was not replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 128,000.
Tl - the contact owns a 2001 Ford F-250 sd. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the vehicle started to exhibit an abnormal stuttering noise and the contact noticed that the exhaust manifold was leaking. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 72,000. Kmj.
I was on a delivery with my 2001 Ford f 250 v10 with 8 thousand miles, when I heard what I thought was tappet noise then I heard a pop and then realy loud exhaust noise like I lost a exhaust manifold seal, I pulled over to find I had a suddden spark plug blow out, I was on a delivery and work in the hollywood andthe production needed me at location on time, so I drove it there after I isolated t he spark plug wire from grounding by floating it in air by purring it threw the oil dip stick, I drove on with the 9 remaining cylinders and made my delivery, I was out 250 miles and had to return to la for a child custody hearing so I drove it back the whole way sounding like a tug boat, it was like I was lindberg crossing the atlantic I did not know if I would make it, but I did, I called Ford and they want 700 to re tap the hole and put a insert in, I looked at the consumer complaints and see hundreds of people have had the same issue, I think Ford should recall the engines and fix the thread issue.
Sounded like manifold leak spark plug ejection.
Exhaust manifold studs/bolts deteriorating and or breaking off from the engine cylinder heads. The exhaust manifolds are still attached to the engine by some of the bolts that have not broken yet,but they are very deteriorated. I feel this is a very serious issue that could result in a serious accident if the remaining bolts break off while my vehicle is being driven. I feel strongly that the vehicle manufacture should be responsible for this repair at their expense.
: the contact stated the vehicle's exhaust manifold inner fender well cracked due to salt and weather and the bolts fractured off. The service dealer was unable to fix the issue.
I purchased a new Ford f250 super duty truck in may, 2001. I almost immediately smelled exhaust fumes coming from underneath the front of the truck- fumes which smell much like that of a lawn mower. The exhaust coming from the end of the tailpipe did not have this smell. After 6 months, I brought the truck back to the service department in my place of purchase, bill marsh Ford in newtown, PA. The shop foreman denied smelling any fumes and, without having looked underneath at the exhaust system, stated that there was nothing wrong with my truck. A year later I returned for the same problem. I had him document this visit, but not the first one. Their consensus remained the same. For the first time the other day, I crawled under my truck while it was running, seeking an exhaust leak. And that's exactly what I found. Recently, my truck's warranty has expired and I still have this problem. Today, bill marsh Ford service has looked at the problem based on what I found. I now have an appointment with them to have the defective part of the exhaust system replaced. While it is one thing to have to pay for something that they could have fixed when it was new, or that should have been put together right and tested at the factory, I have a bigger concern. I feel this is a safety hazard, since the exhaust fumes come into the truck through open windows and the vents. It is also an environmental issue since the leak is in front of the catalytic converter. I cannot see how I was allowed to drive under these conditions after I reported smelling the fumes, or how the truck was even allowed to pass inspection if the exhaust system was completely checked. Now that I have identified the source of the problem which has plagued my truck from day one, and the service department has admitted that there is a correctable problem, I wish to pursue any further action necessary for such a case. Thank you!.