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> Spark Plug Fired From The Hole
914Bryan
post Dec 26 2011, 05:18 PM
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OK, not directly a 914 problem; Thankfully, my 914 is running fine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Can't say the same for my 2005 F150 that decided to fire a spark plug from the #3 cylinder hole. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Heard a ticking sound that progressively became louder then, kaaPow!. Fired that sucker right out of the threads. Broke the coil and split the spark plug. WOW.

I would like to say that this was unique, but the same thing happened to another cylinder about a year ago. Helicoil solved it. This is getting stupid. Anyone else have this type of problem? Wonder if Ford had a recall regarding this. Only 85K on the engine...Fix and sell? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Found On Road Dead? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)
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post Dec 26 2011, 05:39 PM
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Google is your friend. I had the same problem with my 2003 Expedition. It is a known problem and POS Ford company won't stand behind there product.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007...park_plugs.html
At the time the extended warranty wouldn't cover it and either would Ford. I would google around and see if there has been a recall or if a lemon law would cover it.

I also installed a helicoil in mine many years ago and traded it in for a Toyota Sequoia. Our 2002 Toyota has over 200k miles on it and has never broken down or left us stranded. We had many problems with the Expedition. The ejecting spark plug was the last straw.
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