Anyone familiar with the Ford V8 problem where trying to replace the spark plugs results in major engine?

Question

can lead to major engine problems? The engine is designed to fail at 100K. Are any other Ford engines having the same problem?

Answer 1

The engine sure isn't designed to fail at 100K. But for a few years they did have an issue with plugs blowing out because there wasnt enough threads to hold them in. it was from 1997-2003 and then they added more threads to the head design to fix the problem.



They sell kits to put a threaded insert (helicoil or timesert) into the hole and fix the problem.



so yes, I am familiar with the problem since that was your question, but no, ford didnt do it on purpose. But in my opinion (asnd many other ford owners) there should have been a recall so we didnt have to pay for this fix ourselves once they realized there was a problem.



*UPDATE*

I guess I never saw that problem with mine, or heard of anyone elses having to be drilled out. Believe me, I perused ford-trucks.com forums for hours a day for a long time, and never heard of anyone not being able to get thier plugs out... coming out when you dont want them to, thats another story.



and GREGG, If you know so much about fords and want to stick up for them so badly, you should get your information striqght before you open your mouth. This IS a problem with the 97-03 v8 and v10 triton engines. LOOK



http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=strict&noj=1&q=triton+engine+blowing+plugs&aq=f&aqi=m1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=



There's a million articles on it. Your list of ford vehicles you've owned doesnt say anything about one of these affected vehicles does it? And by the way, take it from a former machinist, now mechanical engineer, its really easy to destroy the threads in those aluminum heads.

Answer 2

Are you saying that Ford made and engine that was designed to fail at 100K? That seems pretty out there.



I haven't heard of ANY company making an engine to fail on purpose. I also don't know of any motor company that would design an engine to have major engine problems after routine maintenance such as spark plug replacement.



EDIT** I see what you are talking about now. It seems as though there are not enough threads on the head to securely hold the spark plug for 100k + miles.



Wierd. I change my spark plugs more regularly though, and keep an eye on them as I have a 2003 Cobra w/ the 4.6L S/C motor.



I could see this as being an issue, but there have to be a ton of those trucks/engines out there without any problems.

Answer 3

Really?







I hear a lot of people stirring the sh*t pot, but I really don't see anything. The only claims I ever have seen of that, are more-so RANTS, by overly agitated people who are making UNFOUNDED claims.



I've owned quite a few Fords, I know many people (and friends)who have bought brand new Fords straight from the factory. The only problem I've ever encountered from time to time, were buggy computer glitches. Fixed in 10min.





EDIT: I've owned a multitude of Fords, and have known many people who purchased recent model/brand new vehicles from FoMoCo DIRECTLY. None of my (or my family/friend's) vehicles have ever been problems. You may ask my wife's '94 Grand Marquis, my '97 Towncar, my 2004 Crown Victoria P71, and the two '98 Crown Victoria P71's that preceded those. All owned by me, and NEVER had a problem with.



EDIT II: YES, I do know it is primarily the Triton series that are in question. Guess what? I know a lot of people who own the Triton 5.4. It's a GOOD motor, and they've never had problems.



EDIT III: And unlike you tw@ts, my brain runs before my mouth does.