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Power Train
09/13/2021
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter was difficult to shift. The contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park(P). There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the transmission shifter cable was repaired several times by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 171,639. The VIN was not available.
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Engine
05/30/2022
We are having constant problems with cylinders misfiring. Once we get one fixed, another one breaks. It’s a constant issue.
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Engine
05/08/2022
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced rough driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a cylinder #1 misfire and that the spark plugs and coil pack needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately over 100,000.
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Electrical System
05/18/2022
Vehicle reports “check charging system” which has an associated TSB but no recall. My understanding is that the AC drips water on the alternator harness causing degradation and shorting of the wires. A new wiring harness as well as a drain relocation kit are required. I do not believe the customer should be responsible for this repair.
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Electrical System
03/28/2022
Spark plug blow out. Yes it is available for inspection. Ongoing very common issues with triton engines blowing out spark plugs making a fire hazard because fuel vapor coming out of plug hole could be ignited by coil pack. All ford dealerships are very aware of this issue and have repaired many by rethreading and installing a helicoil thread repair kit at a very high price of 800 dollars and most repairs are temporary because the aluminum is weak and very thin at the spark plug hole. Ford is very aware of this ongoing issue and denies any liability experts don’t agree with fords arguments. No warning the plugs start to blow out at around 140000 miles well after the warranty. This problem started in the 90s all triton engines are affected. As in the photo the dealers attempt to repair was unsuccessful the spark plug is tightened to deep into the head and is broken off. They said at the end of the day I need a new head. 5000 dollars.
