Spark plug ejection with plug parts going into motor and putting hole in piston-this is a work van-no way to economically fix it. Happened when driving 25mph on city street
Engine & cooling
1999 Ford Econoline Engine problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints about the 1999 Ford Econoline's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 18% of all its complaints, most recently on March 28, 2017. They describe 1 crash, 4 fires and 1 injury. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 54
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
Blew a spark plug out of engine 2nd one that has happen and it happens all the time with this engine
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford e-150. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle vibrated. The contact discovered that the fuel strap beneath the fuel tank on the rear axle was rusted and fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the welding on the tail pipe was also rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford e350. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal pop. Immediately, fuel flooded into the vehicle cabin. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised the contact that they had to replace the spark plug. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 372,000 and the current mileage is 372,500 updated 07/06/12 *bf the cylinder heads were replaced as well. Updated 07/12/12
My ford e350 1999 made a loud flapping noise as I was leaving my home. I pulled right back into the driveway and shut off the engine. I found out that the #2 spark plug had completely blown out of the cylinder head. This has never happened on any vehicle I have ever owned. I take good care of my vehicles. I am a mechanic, and former jet engine mechanic also. My obdii confirmed a misfire on cylinder #2 that is how I located which plug it was. Ford said it would cost $260 to look at it, and up to $1700 if...
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they could repair it. Plus towing. I asked how much a new engine would cost since the van is in excellent condition. Ford said it would cost $7,200 for a new engine. This van has cost more for repairs than any vehicle I have owned in my life. I am 62. Air conditioning compressor $700.00 Coil on spark plug $130 abs brake sensor $138.00 Flex plate and flywheel $700.(Caused by loose ignition switch) egr black box $400 replacement. Ford wanted $100.00 To change my fuel filter. I went to the store and bought the special wrench for $16 ,did it myself in 15 minutes. Recall for wiring near the master cylinder that could catch fire, 1/2 days wages lost. It took me 4 hours to change spark plugs. It was the worst design I have ever seen. A nightmare to get to the spark plugs. I sold the van for $500 tonight. Glad the nightmare is over. *Tr
The spark plug ejected for the second time in two weeks and this time had a small fire that was put out right away that could have been real trouble as we had 9 people in the motorhome at the time. *Tr
Subject: ford v-8 truck engine spark plug blowout comments: I am a construction company business owner that uses ford vans for our work. This past week we had a spark plug blow out of the head of one of our vehicles this is the third time it has occurred on this particular vehicle each time we have to place it in the shop it costs nearly $300.00 To have it repaired. Not to mention the loss of use of the truck for 2 -3 days. While researching the problem online I have discovered that this has been a fairly common...
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occurrence on many of these engines for several years. I wonder if their is some recourse thru ford other than a class action law suite to recover the expense? Please respond yours truly[[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Well it goes like this, new plugs and coil packs where installed at dean arbour ford in pinconning michigan in my 1999 e350 econoline van. So the issue at hand from what I have read about was improper installation of said plug or plugs from what I have read in answers.Com from what ford motor company has said that it is improper installation or over tightening, not torqued properly. Well if this was the issue at hand then they are not properly training their tech's, which I do not see that being the issue at hand....
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It is as I see, poorly designed as to the same issue happening to so many others. Which I see they should be held accountable for the design flaw. My experience with my problem at hand was not under heavy load, I was at a stop sign and went to proceed. What happened after that was stepping on the gas slowly to move forward and bang, and I mean (bang). It keep popping until I shut it down igniting as that cylinder in rotation came to that firing order for that cylinder. Everything that I have read indicates that the cylinder on the passenger side of a 5.4 Triton head 2nd one from the back forward is the one that is famous for ejecting from the head. Right above the plug is the coil pack and above that is the fuel rail which intern when the plug ejected itself could have been very hazardous. The popping was the plug sparking, which was igniting the fuel pumped into the cylinder by the injector. This could have been a very explosive situation meaning (fire). With the luck of the draw I was not like some of the unlucky ones that have caused a fire from the ejection of the spark plug. With the complaints that have arised from this issue the ford motor company should be held accountable for this known problem, before someone looses their life from this known issue. You would think that ford would want to address this known issue for liability reasons, before the unknown happens. Loss of life, you can't replace it, but you can replace or address the issue. *Tr
1999 Ford e350 caught fire and burned to a total loss while sitting cold in my driveway. I bought the vehicle used on nov 8, 2010. Dec 12, 2010 I drove about 3 miles to the grocery around 20:30; I returned home and parked the vehicle in my driveway about 20:45. About 22:15 a passing car observed flames coming from the front of the vehicle and flaring to contact my house. The witness alerted me at my door. I immediately grabbed the garden hose and attempted to spray water into the front grill, left side to put out...
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the fire. I could not see where the actual fire was as the hood was closed, I sprayed where the flames exited the grill. The wind was blowing about 20 mph and I could not extinguish the flames. The vehicle was facing north, the wind blowing from west to east. The flames began to shoot out from the passenger wheel well in a horizontal streak as the wind stoked the fire. Neighbors called 911 while I diverted the water spray from the vehicle to the house and garage since the van was parked within 2 feet of the garage door and the wind now had flames shooting 8-12' high and brushing the wood garage door. The firemen arrived, knocked the vehicle hood off with a tool and sprayed the engine compartment to extinguish the fire. Due to the wind, the van was completely fire gutted and a total loss. The fire inspector advised me of the ford cruise control recall and said he could find no other possible cause for the fire in the engine compartment as there were no leaks of any kind and no recent repairs in the engine compartment. Local ford dealers have declined to tell me if my vin had warranty work to repair the switch. *Tr
I was doing some city driving in my ford van and all of a sudden it started to sound rough and like my muffler fell off. I stopped had it towed and they told me the spark plug had blown out of the engine. When looking into it seems that it is a fairly common problem. My understanding is that if I had not turned the engine off quickly I could have had a fire in there as there still is gas and combustion going on(the other 9 plugs) now I don't know if or when the other plugs will go on me ands am afraid to drive the car more than a taxi cab ride home. *Tr
I returned to my truck after work to go home. When I started it, there was a loud popping noise from under the hood. After investigation, I found the #3 sparkplug on the passenger side gone. It was blown out. *Tr
Oil leaking from under head (gasket) onto exhaust manifold. *Tr
I have a 1999 chinook class c with a ford e-350 chassis powered by a triton v-10. Shortly after buying it used we had a spark plug pop out. It was an original plug. We had them changed and took a cross country trip. As we were coming up on memphis tn. Another plug blew out. We were on an interchange in a very dangerous place. We could not get out as there was a freeway on both sides. It took 3 1/2 hours to get us out of harms way. Just last weekend it happened again though I drove off the freeway. I have since...
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read that this could cause a fire as the gas is getting pushed out the plug hole and the plug is out and firing. I have done some research and ford says the plugs were not torqued to spec which caused it to happen. We had our original plugs when it 1st happened. I also read online where a dealer had a very low mileage v-10 with original plugs and it happened to him. I think these heads are defective and should be replaced. I cannot find aftermarket heads so I would feel safer. It has always happened going down the freeway. The mechanic at the shop where it is says he has a ford kit to repair the heads. He says it is the only kit for this he has ever seen yet ford denies there is a real problem. I just feel lucky I have been able to get off the road each time. These engines are in many rv's and larger trucks which are harder to maneuver i.E. More dangerous. *Tr
Driving down road when # 8 spark plug blew out of plug hole. *Tr
The spark plug blew out on my ford e150. This is a ridiculously common problem with ford trucks/vans/ suvs- why is ford allowed to get away with this? Just google "ford spar" and instantly "ford spark plug blowout" pops up- there are hundreds of webpages about this, yet ford continues to escape liability for their poor design. Can't someone make these people @ ford do the right thing and fix it? *Tr
Have a ford 1999 econoline van with a triton engine, have so far blown x3 sparkplugs, all fixed. *Tr
I was driving from new york to philadelphia when I almost got home the car caught on fire on the back of the car where the wheel are, on my passenger side. *Tr
1999 Ford econoline 250 spark plug blew out. Consumer states that this is not a normal wear item. He has had all work done by ford. Ford will not cover the repair cost. He states that if something is wrong it is ford's fault. *Kb
1999 Ford econoline with multiple issues. Consumer states that this vehicle has multiple issues with breaking down. He also states that this vehicle has had several engine problems, tire problems, windshield wiper motor problems. *Kb the check engine light illuminated, the left rear door handle, battery, alternator, radio, ball joints were replaced. The brake rotors and pads were replaced. The axle shaft seals, mass air flow sensor, catalytic converter were replaced. The valve spring was broken, the front tie rod ends and drag links were replaced, the tires, wiper blades and gaskets were replaced. The van was serviced 9 times for the check engine warnings. *Jb
My name is [[redacted]] . I am a small business owner in bartlett illinois. I own a ford econoline 250 & a ford expedition. Both vehicles have been "ford serviced" since new. I recently had a spark plug blow out of the engine. I have had many a car in my days and I have never heard of this failure. Ford insisted this was not an engine defect, and although they were the only service people that ever worked on the vehicle, I was still responsible for this repair. The cost around $750. Money is important, but...
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principle is more important. After searching the web I found this: http://www.Consumeraffairs.Com/automotive/ford_spark.Html hundreds of complaints with the same failure. It is my hope that you can do something to bring this to the public's attention and force ford into admitting fault. This is why people do not buy american any longer; to be honest I have always been a ford person; not any more. I am selling both vehicles and never buying another ford again. Thanks in advance for any help you can give in this matter. Sincerely, [[redacted]] ces, inc. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford e-150. While driving 20 mph, the contact heard a loud popping noise. He continued to drive the vehicle and then experienced some loss of power. The contact pulled off the road. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and he discovered that the passenger side rear spark plug blew off. The dealer has not been notified. There is an opened and closed investigation (dp05005) regarding this same issue. The vin was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 137,800.
Number 3 spark plug was ejected .Car was towed, and as of this email is being repaired in florida. We were on vacation at the time. Head was removed, and is being repaired. We had to rent a car to get back to pa. Also have to fly back to florida to drive car back to pa. *Tr
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MOTOR. *TR
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford e-350. The contact stated that the spark plug has blown out of the head due to the lack of threading needing to keep it in place. The mechanic informed him that the failure has occurred three times within the last five weeks. There are no recalls available for this failure. The mechanic also stated that this could be due to a design flaw. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 139,000 and current mileage was 140,000.
1999 Ford e350. Consumer states that while driving he noticed smoke in the cab and the engine started to die. Consumer pulled over the vehicle became engulfed with flames. *Mc the consumer believed the fire started in the engine. (Ohio traffic crash report)*jb
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