File · FORD-5-4-TRITON

5.4L Triton 3-valve spark plug ejection

Manufacturer

Ford

Years

2004–2008

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **5.4L Triton 3-valve spark plug ejection** issue — it's a known defect on Ford F-150/F-250/F-350 from 2004–2008.

3-valve 5.4L Triton engines eject spark plugs from the cylinder head, sometimes destroying threads. Repair costs $500–$2,500 per cylinder. Class action settled.

Source: In re Ford Spark Plug Litigation.

If you've taken it to the dealer 2+ times for the same thing, you might have a lemon-law case. I built a free tool that checks your specific car against active class actions and NHTSA records — defectfiles.com. Takes about 60 seconds, no signup. Worst case it tells you nothing's there.

Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the 5.4L Triton 3-valve spark plug ejection issue — well-documented defect on Ford 2004–2008, In re Ford Spark Plug Litigation. If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.

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