Problems with 2000 Ford F-150 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a residential drive-way for five hours when he noticed flames coming from the engine and through the front grill of the vehicle. the fire department was contacted who came and extinguished the fire. they did not know the origin of the fire and no one was injured. a fire report was not available. the insurance company was notified of the failure and the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was contacted who stated they would contact him within the next fifteen days. the failure mileage was 150,000.

When trying to back out of my driveway, the truck made a loud popping sound from the engine. when i raised the hood, i could smell unburnt fuel. i then did some research online and found out that this could be a blown spark plug from the cylinder head. i have read many forums and talked to several mechanics about the symptoms i have experienced. all have said this is a very common problem with this engine and other ford engines. i called ford motor co. and they were not aware of any problems with this engine. my local dealer was aware of the problem and therefore stock plenty of ignition coils on hand. this repair is estimated to cost me $400. ford should be responsible for this cost, no questions asked. *tr

Vehicle had been parked for two hours at home after a long trip. neighbors noticed that the truck had caught fire and notified me. local vfd was able to extinguish the fire ... but not before total loss of the truck. *tr

Spark plug was ejected out of the cylinder head. location number 5 cylinder. *tr

My 2000 ford f-150 with 5.4 trident engine blew a spark plug out of the cylinder head. i had no problems before this. i understand this happens to hundreds of 5.4 engines. there are no recalls for this defect. can anything be done about this motor?i cannot afford the $3000.00 repair bill. ford knows about this but will not do anything about it. *tr

Parked car after having driven approximately 45miles. spontaneous engine compartment fire occurred approximately 1 hour later in parked, locked vehicle. apparent origin of fire was in engine compartment quadrant closest to driver. *tr internet search of similar fires suggests speed control deactivation switch. (see http://www.rvappraisals.com/ford-fires.htm)... truck now looks like the one shown in column 2, row 9 on above page. (see also http://put.edidomus.it/auto/pdf/news/141009_incendi_ford.pdf). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. the contact stated the vehicle was off for approximately five hours when it engulfed in flames. the fire department extinguished the fire. the contact was informed that the fire started near the cruise control button. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the residence and parked. the failure and current mileages were 127,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. the contact stated that he heard a loud noise in his driveway, he went outside and the vehicle was engulfed in flames. the contact did not mention if there were any injuries. the police were called and a report was filed. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the legal department would contact him. the failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a residential garage when the vehicle erupted in flames from the engine compartment. the fire department was called to extinguish the fire and a fire report was filed. the vehicle as well as the residential garage was destroyed. the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. the current and failure mileage was approximately 69,200.

Parked my ford f150 in front of my house last evening about 6pm. nothing out of the ordinary about the way the truck was running or operating. was awakened at 3am this morning to my neighbor banging on my door,screaming "your truck is on fire!" i woke my husband, he and the neighbor put the fire out before fire dept showed up. all said and done. the investigation continued after day light, to find out that it was the cruise control recall part! recall was in 1999, i bought the 2000 ford in 2003 used. never received a letter about the recall and assumed that it had been repaired prior to me purchasing the vehicle. i called ford. they gave me a case number and told me that the legal department would send me a packet to fill out. but it would take 15 days before i would receive the packet. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. the contact was sitting idle with the brakes depressed when there was an abnormal banging from the engine. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that one of the spark plugs was fractured. the spark plug was repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 86,000.

My truck just burnt up sitting in my driveway. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. the vehicle was parked and shut off for approximately three hours when the contact was alerted that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. the fire department appeared on the scene to extinguish the fire. the police also appeared on the scene but a report was not filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent repair shop. the vehicle was not examined for the cause of the failure and was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 78,000.

2000 f 150 4x4 extended cab caught fire while parked under a carport. the truck had not been driven in approximately 4 hours when the fire began. the fire destroyed the pick up truck, which i bought new and had only 120,000 miles. the fire also spread to the carport and destroyed it before the fire department could contain it. the vehicle was in excellent condition and is a total loss. it was only covered with liability insurance. the pick up was recalled due to the cruise control causing a potential fire hazard. the cruise was disconnected by the ford dealership when it was recalled. the vin number is [xxx] my name is [xxx], [xxx], ga drivers license number [xxx]. i have a call in to ford and am awaiting a response from them. they say it takes up to 15 days. if a passing ups driver didn't see the fire it would have also burned our 2nd car that was parked next to the f-150. *tr

I have had 2 spark plugs blow out of cylinders, once while driving and once while it was idling in the driveway. the spark plugs were torqued in using a torque wrench, but work loose with time. i have to check the tightness of the plugs every six months or they will loosen up and blow out. i have helicoils put in for the threads, but it is $400 each time it happens. *tr

My 2000 ford f150 was sitting in my parents driveway as we were visiting. we heard a loud noise but couldn't figure out what it was. when i looked out the window, i saw my truck on fire. my dad got a hose and i called 911 and between dad and the firemen, the fire was put out without hitting the other vehicles nearby or the garage. the f150 is totaled with the hood totally gone and the engine, electrical and other components in the compartment burned up as well as the front windshield and the dashboard. this could have been more serious as i was just about to leave to take my 5 year-old niece home w/my 9 year-old daughter. *tr

Own 2000 f150 with 4.6 motor. right rear spark plug blew completely out on trip from wyoming to vermont. on a sunday so had to complete the run, fixed it with a spark plug insert and replaced individual coil that was blown apart by the plug, but truck has not run right since. what is being done about this as it seems to be a very common complaint ? *tr

The contact owns a 2000 ford f150. while the vehicle was parked and unattend it caught on fire. the vehicle was destroyed the fire started under the hood. the police and fireman was called. the contact stated two other vehicles were damaged. the failure mileage and current were 180,000. vwb

2000 ford f150 caught fire. the truck hadn't been moved in 8 hours. i awoke at 1 am and saw my truck was on fire. i didn't get notice about a recall on a part that cause them to just catch on fire. *tr

The factory spark plug blew out of the cylinder head on my ford f-150. my wife was driving the vehicle home after picking my son up from daycare. a fire started under the hood and passer by was kind enough to stop and help put it out. i had a machinist fix the head and i am able to drive the truck again. it scares me to think that a manufacturer is allowed to produce a vehicle that could have killed my family. i have learned that i will never own another ford vehicle with this type of engine and i will encourage others to the same. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. while parked he noticed flames from underneath the hood of the vehicle. the fire department extinguished the flames. the vehicle was completely destroyed. a fire report was available. the cause of the failure has not been determined. a technician from the dealer stated that his complaint would be forwarded to the office of general council and that they will give him a call back. the vehicle was towed to a ford collision center for inspection. the failure and current mileages were 125000.

2000 ford f150. has launched spark plugs on two occasions. first one shot through coil pack, disabling vehicle. last one took threads with it, ford says head would have to be replaced for around 4000 dollars.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/ford_spark.html , this site has over 300 people who have had the same problem on models from 1997 till present. how can the same problem continue to happen for over ten years without any recall being issued? first couple of years might be recall, continuing for the next ten model years amounts to fraud. the spark plugs also rest below the fuel rail, its just a matter of time before someone burns to death or crashes due to the suddenness of the problem. at this point only ford will change these plugs and when they wont thread in because the threads are gone, they tell you 4000 dollars for a new head or tow it out. our ford dealer told us it was safe to drive home, i started it up, i don't think so. ford told me it was a spark plug design issue, but the plugs they installed were motorcraft, also a ford product. so in my mind it still a ford design problem, not mine. *tr

2000 ford f-150 #3 spark plug blows out of cylinder head. this incident has happened twice. *tr

I parked my 2000 ford f 150 , about [2] hrs later i heard noises outside, i went to see what the noise was, and my truck was in flames. *tr

2000 ford f-150 blew out a spark plug while driving on highway. *tr

On wednesday, july 22, 2009, i drove to work and arrived at 9:00am without incident. at 11:00am i was notified that my truck (2000 ford f150) was on fire in the parking lot. it appears that an electrical fire had started in the engine compartment. i read later (online) that there is a recall on numerous ford vehicles regarding a default with a cruise control switch that has constant power that has lead to numerous f150's (and other ford vehicles) to unexpectedly burst into flames. this appears to have been caused by this problematic switch because the fire started in the location where this defective switch is located. fortunately nobody was injured and the vehicle was insured.*tr

2000 ford f150. blew no. 3 spark while driving. it blew at partial throttle, 45 mph. truck has been properly maintained, never had this happen on any other car i ever owned. come to find out this a common problem on triton v-8 engines. i've owned cars with aluminum heads before so for ford to claim its a torquing problem and the fault of the owner is disgraceful to all the people that maintain their own cars. fortunately the fire was only temporary and went out when i stopped the truck and killed the engine, but there obviously had been a fire at some point. this is the same truck that has already been recalled once, still have a burn mark on the master cylinder reservoir from where it almost burst into flames in my driveway one day, thank god i just so happened to have the hood up to replace my coolant when it happened, or the whole truck would have burnt down, i managed to pull the fuse before it did, but for this to happen on top of that is ridiculous. *tr

I own a 2000 ford f-150, triton 4.6 liter. july 2007, blown spark plug from cylinder head; cost for repair $636.00. may 2009, blown spark plug (#3) from cylinder head; cost for repair $606.00 plus $81.00 for rental vehicle. i understand ford will not take responsibility for repairing and or reimbursing a customer for their expenses. signed, another unhappy ford owner. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. the vehicle caught fire while parked in front of the contact's residence. the contact stated that the fire originated under the hood and then spread to the front seat and rear of the vehicle. the fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. there were no injuries. the failure mileage was 148,000.

2000ford f150 burned to the ground causing damage to house. *tr

For the third time i am having to take my 2000 ford f150 in to have the heater core replaced the first two times i took it into the dealership to determine the problem. each previous time ended with the heater core being replaced. each time the issue is preceded by fluid leaking onto the street and into the cab. as it drips into the cab it gives off a pungent smell. the first time the heater core was replaced i paid 800 dollars for the work. the second time i took it in, i was informed that the issue was a common one but the warranty would cover the work for the heater core replacement at that time. i was told however that if i needed another core it would not fall under the warrantied work. *tr

My ford f150 was parked in my driveway for approximately 24 hours without being used. i wan notified the truck was on fire in my driveway, burning the entire engine compartment and the whole cab of my truck. i also sustained damage to my fence and my neighbors fence. the heat was so intense it melted the vinyl siding on the entire side of my house where vehicle was parked. the vehicle was approximately 12 feet from house. *tr

My ford-150 pick-up started making a small noise for a few days. i went out to start my truck and it no longer was a small noise but one big loud noise. i had my oil and plugs changed on october 15, 2008. upon raising the hood i found that one of the spark plugs had blown out from where it was suppose to be. the plug looked like it was the old one and that made me think that they had not changed my plugs. the truck was towed to the dealer and he informed me that the plug was one of the new ones but that the head hid blown the plug out. (i hope i am saying this right). the service manager told me that there had been a lot of problems with this happening to the ford trucks but that no recall had ever been issued. it seams that there is some weak spots due to the metal not being strong enough to hold the plugs in. i have been researching this problems and there are a lot of people complaining about this same situation. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front end of his vehicle. he then noticed flames coming from the fuel injector cylinders. the contact extinguished the flames. prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). the vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer to determine the cause of the failure. no repairs have been made. the failure and current mileages were 222,000.

I was backing out of my driveway and one of my sparkplugs blew out of the hole. i had to bring it to the shop where they retapped the hole and installed a new spark plug for a total of 275.00. *tr

The truck was driven to 2miles very close to home. this is the first time occuring. the truck caught on fire and what i did was call the fire fighters to come. therefore i got the hose and pointed it at the truck and it turned off. *tr

2000 ford f-150 burst into flames while parked in my driveway on may 15th at 3:30 pm. vehicle was not running, no key in the ignition, had not been started or driven on said date. *tr

Engine ejected spark plug twice in one month (two different plugs) incidentally the spark plugs had not recently been changed so it wasn't an overtightening problem. i had checked he torque on the sparks about a month before the incidents and they were torqued to the factory specs. *tr

Franklin (tn) fire department responded to a vehicle fire at 108 calvecade cir. upon arrival we found one pickup truck at the engine compartment fully involved. we extinguished the fire with a 1 3/4 hose from the front bumper. vehicle details are as follows: make: ford shipping date: 01/20/00 dealer code: 23i050 invoice date: 01/18/00 invoice number: 2fyca49209 mco issued: y horsepower: 4030 number of cylinders: 8 shipping weight: 4312 gross vehicle weight: 63000 color up: r1 component parts component type: airbag (driver) component id: 2ajx355m30521 component type: airbag (passenger) component id: ra0131129 dealer - 1 dealer make: ford dealer code: 23i050 dealer: murphy-graham ford dealer address: la place, la 700681417 dealer phone: 5046512881 set up date: 02/07/95 dealer status: active *tr

Spark plugs that were supposed to last 100,000 miles ( motorcraft platinum) lasted under 55,000 miles. the plug separated from the insulator, one even disintegrated, causing misses in the engine and all the wires to the plugs to melt and adhere to what was left of the plugs. 6 plugs - 6 cylinders. *tr

Blown head gasket a known issue with this engine 2500. to fix. so much for built ford tough. *tr

F-150 caught fire while sitting in driveway. vehicle totaled. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. the vehicle caught fire while parked and the fire spread to the house, which caused fire damage. the fire and police department investigated but have not determined the cause. the fire and police reports were available. the fire destroyed the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 140,000.

At about 13:30 am on july 25th my 2000 ford f-150 caught fire 3 days after the last time i used it. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f150 4x4. the contact stated that her vehicle was parked in front of her house on june 4, 2007. on the morning of june 5, 20007, the vehicle appeared fine until she heard the neighbors screaming. the contact discovered six foot flames rising from underneath the hood. the fire department extinguished the blaze and two fire marshals filed a report. according to the contact, the dealer and manufacturer stated that they will get back to her in ten days via mail. the vehicle was destroyed. the current and failure mileages were 86,000.

I was just driving and felt a vibration and have spent a lot of money trying to figure the problem out and no one knows why it is vibrating. i have had my tires road forced and check. i have had an alignment. i have had my crankshaft checked. i have had the tires balanced. i saw a bulletin on valves and that seems to be the closest to my situation i have the information on the valves and will be happy to share that with you. i have spent a lot of money at the dealer and independent shops even a transmission shop and no one can figure it out. i would like to have this 1-2 year problem solved. the front end has been replaced and check as well. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. the contact is a vehicle salesperson and sold a vehicle to an individual. the individual called and informed the contact that the vehicle caught fire while parked in his driveway. the vehicle was destroyed and the source of the fire could not be determined. a police report was filed. ford stated that they were not responsible since it could not be proven where or how the fire originated. the current and failure mileages were 190,000.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to lose power, accompanied by a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the # 2 spark plug had blown out of the head. one year prior, the # 7 plug had also blown out of the head, and the dealer replaced the head, however the problem persisted.

I own a 2000 ford f150 5.4 liter, it has blow 2 spark plugs, one at 90,000 miles and now a 140,000 miles it will cost $3000 for a new head i can't afford it so now i will make a $500 monthly payment to a truck loan that doesn't run. *nm

Blown spark plug on my 2000 ford f-150 5.4 triton. known to only have half the required threads in the cylinder head for the spark plug, have had neither compensation or a recall. this is very dangerous as it happened to me towing a boat going on to the interstate. destroyed the plug, the coil pack (cop style) and the intake elbow of my after market intake system. over $600 in damages. *jb