2002 Ford F-150 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 94
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 94 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plug · 80 records
- spark plugs · 28 records
- plug blew · 16 records
- heard loud · 15 records
- coil pack · 12 records
- passenger side · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 36 |
| 100–150k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
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.
ODI 10463701
Engine And Engine Cooling
SPARK PLUG EJECTED AT IGNITION WHILE PARKED. *TR
ODI 10450285
Engine And Engine Cooling
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
ODI 10452341
Engine And Engine Cooling
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
ODI 10449643
Engine And Engine Cooling
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.…
Fire reported
ODI 10448122
Engine And Engine Cooling
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…
ODI 10442237
Engine And Engine Cooling
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
ODI 10440973
Engine And Engine Cooling
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10440471
Engine And Engine Cooling
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
ODI 10453824
Engine And Engine Cooling
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
ODI 10430353
Engine And Engine Cooling
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…
ODI 10444652
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
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…
ODI 10416778
Engine And Engine Cooling
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.
Fire reported
ODI 10411753
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that spark plug number six blewout, damaging the engine coil and reducing the power of the vehicle. There was no warning prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the failure was a factory defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 102,000. Updated 10/12/11*lj…
ODI 10412312
Engine And Engine Cooling
Driving to work and had to stop at a stop light a few blocks from work. When light turned green i accelerated to go and the car sound like the exhaust manifolds blew off. Parked car and had it towed to a local repair shop. Was notified by the technician that the back passenger side spark plug blew out of the cylinder. Technician repaired by using an insert. I have been doing alot of reading and i am finding out that…
ODI 10451321
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 ford f-150, 4.6 triton engine keeps blowing the spark plugs out of the heads. *tr
ODI 10403783
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph he heard a loud banging noise before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle coasted to a stop and the contact noticed the spark plugs had fractured from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that this was a known failure. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The…
ODI 10402207
Engine And Engine Cooling
I am one of the people who have had the original factory spark plug eject from the engine, which indicates there is a defect with the engine & cylinder head design. Where i work, four of us have the same year truck, three of us had the same spark plug eject problem! The fourth guy only has 40,000 miles on his truck, so were all waiting for it to happen to him! Just another of fords better ideas-i don't think so
ODI 10397889
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact started the vehicle and there was an abnormal explosion from under the front hood. The vehicle was shut off and towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that one of the spark plugs had blew out and detached from the engine. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 78,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10386468
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 spark plugs passenger side nearest radiator 'blew', vehicle has had all reccomended oil changes, including one a week prior to the incident. This particular incident also shredded all the spark plug wires on the passenger side. This has happened 2 more times involving all spark plugs now on passenger side of vehicle. *tt
ODI 10444655
Engine And Engine Cooling
Ford f150 2002 was having what we thought was a wheel balance issue. Day before sounded like lifters we needing adjustment (tapping) that seemed to get better as it drove. Was turning onto a highway type road, engine made a bang that sounded like it threw a rod, followed by loud pops. There was no smoke or oil. Immediately pulled over and cut the engine. Had to tow truck to dealer ($90). Ford dealer identified blown…
ODI 10361826
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2002 ford f150 with a 5.4 triton engine. I just had an issue with a spark plug coming out of the head. I have read many reports of people having this same issue with new factory plugs and replacement plugs. This seems to be a design flaw that ford has yet to admit is a design flaw. This issues can result in a fire luckily it did not happen with mine. I work at a salvage yard and this is one of the common…
ODI 10361187
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact heard a loud rattling noise from the engine area. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that one of the spark plugs had blown out. The vehicle was being repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000.
ODI 10359569
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
I was driving in the urban street and i suddenly hear a noise coming from the engine compartment, like something is leaking from the engine. So i had it towed to my house which is around 2 kms away. We discovered that one of the spark plug just pull out of the engine and it was the one that was making the noice and no power. I brought it to my friend whjo is a mechanic and he discovered that the tread is damaged and…
ODI 10353911
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. While driving approximately 3 mph, the vehicle exhibited a loud pop from the engine as the vehicle began to lose power. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where he was informed that a spark plug fractured from the engine and tore an engine coil. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 95,800.
ODI 10351775