Table 1 shows one common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Ford F-450.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems |
1998(and others) Ford e-superduty v-10 triton motor(especially used in r. V. 's) will blow-out it's 4th or 5th spark plug, under pressure from slight inclines or hills, dut to the manfacturer using aluminum heads mated to a cast iron block. In some cases, the blown plug will tear into the fuel line alongside, causing the raw fuel to ignite. Ford denies this problem, but has a fix for $3,000 per head($6,000) for both heads to repair.