So far no damage to the vehicle, but it was not fixed yet. Starting from the passenge … r side the markings are 5,2 3,6 4,1. The contact stated that a rod punctured the oil pan and ruined the engine. It never had oil, coolant, or any engine problems. The failure mileage was 101,000. The fire started under the hood of the vehicle and it was destroyed. Within this housing is the thermostat.
The estimated cost of repair is 3300 dollars. In 2005, with only 89000 miles on the vehicle I started it up one afternoon when I was on my way home from work and it was running rough. I ran into the same issue. I had to heli-coil my head to replace the spark plug since there were no threads for the spark plug to attach to. However, just because there hasn't been a fatality with this defect did not mean there shouldn't be an admission by Ford of the design defect, and a recall to fix the problem without charge to the customer.
Ford replaced the sensor and took it for a test drive and the service technician came back with blown motor, and will not fix it. Had the engine looked at by three mechanics, including castrucci Ford in milford, and they all informed me that the rods in the engine are bad because coolant is getting into the engine. The fiing order of any engine is usually stamped into the intake manifold which is the very top part of the engine that the carb is attached to. According to research, this is a problem that Ford has been aware of and has chosen to do nothing about. My truck began to run rough and shake after the noise and continued when I came to a stop very shortly after the sound.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer. Instead its left to the owner to conduct the repairs with a heavy financial costs. It can only be assumed Ford is fully aware of the problem that consumers are having. The hood of the vehicle, interior, and both front end tires were burned and damaged beyond repair. I was told by my Ford dealership that if I drove with number 4 cylinder misfiring for an extended period it may cause hydro lock or fire damage to the engine. The failure and current mileages were 67,000. Tighten the longer bolts to between 30 and 36 ft-lb of torque.
The spark plug firing order is 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 Oil mixing with coolant?. While the contact was at work she was informed that the front end of her vehicle had caught on fire. Remember the old Women's Day magazine that came out only once a week, then monthly. Run engine to normal operating temperature, remove oil dipstick and let a drop fall on a hot engine part, oil will smoke colant will sizzle. I had it serviced because the check light came on. White smoke coming out of tailpipe when engine is at normal operating temperature?.
The hood of the vehicle, interior, and both front end tires were burned and damaged beyond repair. Torque all head bolts again to 36 ft-lb of torque. Different folks, different strokes, different realities. The manufacturer said they would have to replace the engine head to fix the vehicle. The consumer called the Ford motor company and they said there was no recall on the vehicle. The cylinder head bolts must be tightened in a particular sequence.
The motor has 10,000 miles on it and has blown for the 2nd time during this trucks lifetime. I contacted Ford and it was stated there was no recalls concerning this issue. The check engine light came on. I think they should have taken responsibility when they found out and people like myself would have had protection on our investment. I was curious of why the engine would seize and did some internet searches only to find it is a common problem with engine year and build.
The frontal head gaskets were leaking. Any repair shop can do it in 15 minutes and it will tell if a head gasket is blown by checking for exhaust gases in the radiator. Also he hears knocking in the engine caused by a defective connection rod. I spoke with a service manager at a local Ford dealership and he said he has never known of Ford to reimburse a customer in this type of situation. Also, it increased in severity but lessened in time interval, of an obvious knock.
Intake gaskets, headgaskets and timing chain cover gaskets. The two options are to remove the head from the motor, which costs about what the truck is worth, or to fix it with the head on the motor and take chances that no metal shavings enter the cylinders. I learned I had blown a spark plug out of my head, taking the threads in the head with it. The dealer has been very helpful, and was working to fix the problem so I have no complaint against the dealer. Both options require a heli-coil for the head. Why isn't anything being done? He has discovered several other people who have experienced the same failure.
That was pretty serious and sounded like an admission from Fords dealers that there was a serious problem. Also, it increased in severity but lessened in time interval, of an obvious knock. The origin of the fire was unknown. Now just connect the wires coming from your spark plugs to the markings on the coils. The manufacturer was called and offered no assistance. I immediately took the truck to my shop, they said without taking engine apart it sounds like a rod or bent crankshaft. I can either buy a new car or walk now! I would like to know if their is anyone that could help me with this matter.