2000 Ford Econoline Engine problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford e-350. The contact heard a loud, booming noise from the front of the vehicle. The contact discovered that a spark plug exploded and dislodged from the engine, which shattered the engine coil pack. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (tom holzer ford, 39300 w. 10 Mile rd, farmington hills, mi) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 151,000.

The spark plug no.7 Blow out with the ignition coil. *Tr

2000 Ford v8 triton engine spark plug popped out and engine misfire had the coil replaced and had mechanic tap out the spark plug hole and re set the plug and then it happened again on saturday july 3rd 2010. *Tr

2000 Ford e-150 van blew spark plug number 6, with loss of power accompanied by loud noise, smell of exhaust and gasoline. Had two children in van with me at the time. Had previously heard a slight ticking which I thought was a developing exhaust leak or possibly ticking valve. Had vehicle towed 50 miles to home town mechanic who repaired damage with ford recommended helicoil at a cost of near $400.00. Fortunately breakdown happened at low speed and was able to limp van off to empty parking lot. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford e-150. At 80,000 miles, a tune-up was performed on the vehicle and all of the spark plugs were replaced. Approximately 10,000 miles later, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the coil and the number six spark plug again. At 140,000 miles, the number six spark plug ejected from the head and had to be replaced a third time. On a separate occasion, when the vehicle was started, the number six spark plug ejected again and damaged the head, which rests on top of the...

Second time spark plug has blown out of the head, once each side. $3500 Repair first time. We'll see on this one. *Tr

I have a 200 ford e-350. At 130,000 miles the spark plug blew out of number 8 cylinder. And broke the coil pack. Then blew out again at 155,000 mile and now has taken the threads with it. The engine must be pulled, in which will result in a huge bill for me. Ford should be made to recall this problem they have with many of there engines. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford econoline. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle misfired. The mechanic replaced the coil pack, however, it failed after 1,000 miles. The contact stated that the vehicle remains parked mostly. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 51,000.

2000 Ford e250 van, purchased new aug 2000. Purchased extended warranty, 5 years. November 2005; harmonic balancer fell off engine. ~79K miles (approx 3 months out of warranty) towed to dealer and repaired. July 2007; harmonic balancer fell off engine. ~101K miles. Towed to dealer and repaired. Repair parts are warranted for 12 months. This is 8 months out of warranty. Please note: harmonic balancers do not usually fall off of engines. This repair has a 12 month warranty. *Jb

Vehicle died during travel with no warning, ford issued recall. However due to the limited number of consumers with this year and specific model complaints were overlooked. Dealer should offer recourse. *Ak

2000-Ford e-350 spark plug blew right out of the aluminum head. *Nm

#8 Spark plug popped out of head causing the threads to strip in head & busted coil pack. Converter was glowing red & popping. *Nm

I have a 2000 ford expedition that when driving, as soon as the low fuel light comes on, the engine shuts off. I had several occasions when I am less than a mile from a gas station, and the truck has trouble making it to the gas station. There are several instances when my suv is parked up hill and it has more than a quarter tank of gas, and it has a hard time starting. I have to put it on neutral, let it roll backwards and put it on level surface before it can start again. Recently it has started shutting off...

E350 driving on hwy spark plug blew out. I own 3 fords, it has happened to two of them. This van @100,000 miles and my 2001 excursion @ 51000 miles traveling @ 25 mph.

(1) Nothing remarkable happened leading up to the failure. The truck was idling when the failure occurred. (2) The failure was the #3 spark plug blowing out of the head which also damaged the coil in my 2000 ford expedition 5.4L engine, which had 82000 miles. (3) The head was repaired with an aftermarket kit that allowed a new spark plug to be installed. Old spark plug has been discarded. *Jb

Broken valve spring, 2 bent piston rods, 1 broken piston rod, two damaged pistons, 2 heads replaced, gaskets replaced water has been the cause but the intake manifold has always tested ok as well as the heads. *Jb

SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT. *NM

My 2000 ford expedition caught on fire while sitting in our driveway. The suv had been parked for 5+ hours. Our neighbor got up to use the restroom around 11:45 and noticed flames shooting from our suv. The fire completly destroyed our truck. The fire got so hot it melted the hood,front tires and the front cab. Our truck was in good condition no major mechanical problems. How does a truck burstt into flames while parked in the driveway?*Ak

This is a 2000 ford expedition. Last year there was a fire strarted by a relay failure in the engine compartment. This repair was $2300.00, $435.00 Was not covered by the extended warranty we purchased. In the past month I have noticed paint failure leading to rust on the roof, and last friday the engine failed while my wife was driving. Catastrophic failure. Ford says we need a new engine which will cost $5,500.00. The engine has 71,000 miles on it the extended warranty ran out at 65,000. When the engine failed, it effect the breaking and power steering. This is a serious problem with the vehicle and ford needs to recall these vehicles.*Ak

The vehicle had engine problems. *Nm the consumer stated that one or two cylinders seem to stop functioning and this renders the vehicle unable to proceed even in the most benign traffic situations. When the cylinders fail to function the engine service light comes on . The consumer stated that there is a high voltage coil on each spark plug siting that this may enhance performace but it also reduces engine reliability. *Tc *jb

Consumer stated that the engine stalls when vehicle is going downward. Also stated the he hit a deer and air bag didn't deploy upon collision. Ts

After driving and parking vehicle, police knocked on consumer's house door to alert him that vehicle was on fire. Fire department said that fire had started in engine through dashboard into passenger's seat.*Ak *slc