Problems with 2002 Ford F-150 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. the contact stated that while at a stop, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine without warning. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator supports were rusted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.

While driving the truck one of the spark plugs blew out of the aluminum head on top of the motor. this vehicle malfunction destroyed a coil pack, spark plug and wiring.

Spark plug ejected at ignition while parked. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, he heard a loud bang from the engine and started to smell an abnormal fuel odor. the vehicle taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that one of the spark plugs was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000. updated 05/07/12

Spark plug blew out and stripped threads in head. this is the 2nd time a spark plug has blown out of the head. repaired once about a year ago. *tr

A neighbor called 911 to report my vehicle on fire, parked in my driveway while i was at work. the engine was not on and there were no keys in the ignition. the last time the vehicle was driven was 2/14/2012. a neighbor was able to spray water on the fire, and the fire department was able to get the fire out and prevent the fire's spread to the cab, or to my house. there is quite a bit of fire damage to the engine. there are several components of the engine melted on the driver side of the engine, above the left front tire. *tr

While at a stop light waiting to proceed on the arrow, i accelerated and heard very loud pop and a violent shake. pulled over out of traffic and check under the hood and found that the right rear spark plug ejected out of head. it should be noted that this the second time for this to happen my vehicle the first time the had 71000 miles and now. ford will not do any thing about this requiring problem with it's ford f-150 5.4 triton engine 2002. *tr

I was traveling 60 mph on the freeway when a sparkplug was ejected from the engine, breaking the coil attachment from the engine. i found both the spark plug and the coil lying on top of the engine. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford f-150. while driving in reverse at approximately 2 mph, the contact noticed smoke emitting from underneath the hood. the contact immediately exited the vehicle. a police report of the incident was filed. the fire department extinguished the massive flames, which extended 50 feet into the air. the vehicle was towed to a salvage facility for further investigation. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

On three separate occasions my truck has blown 3 separate spark plugs from 3 different ports in the head. i have read numerous complaints about these motors doing this, and ford should be held responsible. *tr

Upon starting the vehicle a spark plug blew out of the head. 5.4 l triron engine. threads in head damaged beyond repair. fuel vapors escaping cylinder. spark plug has never been removed/replaced to my knowledge. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be coasted off the road and was towed to a dealer. after diagnosis, the dealer advised him that a spark plug had blown through the aluminum head and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the steel ring being placed where the plugs were stripped. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000. updated 03/05/12*lj updated 03/07/12

Turned over my 2002 ford f-150. a loud pop occurred as a spark plug/coil pack blew out. this is the 3rd coil pack that has blown since april of 2009. they fix it every time by having to replace the coil pack and spark plug, along with having to re-tap the head. luckily, this time, i was in a grocery store parking lot. the last two times, my wife and i were driving the truck when it happened, which placed us in danger because it could have caused an explosion. i know there are quite a few other people saying the same things about that happening to them multiple times. i think it's time that ford pushes a recall through dealing with the coil packs, as more and more people are affected by the same issue, before someone is seriously hurt as a result. *tr

Went to make an appointment with firestone to have my plugs changed per ford manual on my 2002 f150 5.4 liter v8. it was told to me that they would not touch the vehicle as i should contact ford directly. they claim the plugs explode. we then called the ford dealer service department in sayville the woman stated at sayville ford service department the plugs would cost to replace $ 383.00 unless the plugs explode inside the engine when removed then it would cost 1/2 hour more per plug as they are having problems with the plugs exploding it could run up to a total cost of$ 800.00 max to remove. something about new sleeve has to be replaced when it explodes. i was really irate we are only talking about plugs. i then contacted ford at 1 800 392-3673 at customer relationship center claims they know nothing about this problem well i have a problem with this if firestone will not touch the vehicle and there own ford dealers explains they have a major problem then how do you not know about it. problem. i have a big problem with this not only concerns about engine also ...

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f150. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked he heard a loud noise and noticed the vehicle was on fire. the fire department stated the fire initiated in the engine. there was no mention of a fire report being filed. the vin information was not available. the failure and current miles was 200,000.