Every pickup truck has its own unique problems. And some Ford problems are quite serious, like an EcoBoost coolant leak or a known highway transmission malfunction. Ford has, of course, issued recalls for significant safety concerns, leaving F-150 owners with some lesser issues, which are still pretty frustrating.
Failed O2 sensors cause a check engine light
Check engine lights are annoying. Sure, it’s a relief when the problem is caused by something as trivial as an O2 sensor. But still, it would be a relief not to have to deal with the problem at all. Accordingly, a common cause of a Ford F-150 check engine light is a. If you drive all the way to the auto parts store to read your check engine light and you throw up codes P0139 and P0150, you have a failed O2 sensor.
, the spark plugs 5.0-liter V8 made its list. Imagine you’re driving your V8-equipped F-150 down the highway when it starts running so hard you hear it not sound right. Then you notice the check engine light is on. Naturally, you stop and find it continues to misfire at all speeds. When you stick your head under the hood, you find that the engine has actually zapped the spark plugs. So you have to find a wrench and install it in place. Talk about frustration.
But wait, it gets worse. F-150 V8s are notorious for throwing spark plugs because the threads that hold the plugs in the engine are too short and too soft. Eventually, engine stress can strip these threads completely. When that happens, you’ll need to replace the cylinder head, at a cost of $241 to $285.
Then, read or watch the 1A Auto video for yourself below:
