Who else has had spark plugs blow out. This is BS, what can be done?

Pissed off 2000 V-10 SD screwed at 98,000 and again at 150,000

 

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If you do a search, you will find many post regarding the subject.
I am not sure how the others handled it, but I'm sure they will be along to give you their input.

Also , you should have had a check box for " this hasn't happend to me" just to see how the numbers go.

 

If it had been available, the "this hasn't happened to me" option would win this poll by a huge margin.

Matt

 

Yes, I have 99 F-250 super duty that had 4th plug on right side blow out at 52K, purchased and installed replacement only to have it blow out 2nd time at 62k taking the threads with it. Now in shop getting new head installed. can't get any commitment for help from Ford even though the replacement head is "re-designed" to prevent it from happening again. That is a design flaw for sure.

 

I would have loved to seen a

"this hasnt happened to me and im over 75000 miles"

"this hasnt happened to me and im under 75000 miles"

Seeing all these posts about plug blowout starts to make you think it is occuring in epidemic proportions!

 

Does it take the treads out every time you blow a plug?Wondering if it might be a valve issue of some sort maybe the exhaust valve isnt opening at the right time or maybe not enough creating big time pressure causing the plug to blow as the weakest link? was just wondering. at any rate ford should no that their is a problem and stand behind the motor better then what it sounds to like they are doing. jsut my thoughts take care cya.......

 

Thanks for your response. It does not appear to have taken the threads with it the first time as it has been 9 mos and 12,000 miles with the replacement plug. Now, however, the threads are gone and the head must be replaced. I definitely think Ford is aware of this being a problem as the replacement head has been re-designed with more threads. Nearly all the responses I have received from those with this problem, has been the 4th hole on the right side around 50k miles and up.

 

Is this spark plug blowout problem with the head, the spark plugs or both?

I have a 99 V10 with only 36000 miles. Do the newer plugs have more threads? If so then I guess I should change them.

Please advise.

Thanks.

 

Why is everyone replacing heads when you can use this kit??

http://www.timesert.com/bigsert.html

 

The spark plugs are the same, the head is re-designe with more threads to hold the spark plug

 

So Ford won't fix the problem for free? How can it be anyone but Fords fault? The plugs are 100k plugs right? I'm due for plugs soon, whats the trick to keeping them in?

 

32,000 miles so far and it hasn't happened to me. My sympathies go to those who have problems, and I hope that I don't join the crowd.

 

Ford has denied any warranty coverage for the k$4,000 dollar sparkplug replacement. The ford mechanic who did the head replacement told me that the replacement head has been re-disigned with "more" threads in the aluminum head. The ford v-8's with alum. heads are having the same problem more often. I have filed a complaint with consumer protection in Wash. D.C. and a couple of local media outlets.

 

Sorry lhmcjr -- the way Ford is treating you is just plain wrong. They know a problem exists with their heads, but they don't want to pay for fixing it. Not cool.

All I can suggest is to continue your letter writing campaign, including the State Attorney General's office, and make sure you CC Ford on EVERY letter you send. Companies have been know to back down when they see "the little guy" isn't willing to bend over and take it up the ....

 

Its a shame that you are getting no help. I am a tech and have seen this before. If manufacturers don't stand behind their product, there may only be two American auto manufacturers. Just a thought.