Ford's Spark Plugs Shocker

It's a repair bill no vehicle owner expects -- $1,000 or more just to change spark plugs. But some Ford owners have to pay that because their spark plugs break when being replaced. Action 9's Todd Ulrich found in the worst cases, those broken plugs trigger total engine failure and a huge repair bill. Ken Hansen faces thousands of dollars in repairs for his 2006 F-150 pickup, and he blames Ford ...

Ford drivers sue over troubled spark plugs

A mechanical problem in millions of Ford engines is sparking frustration, hefty repair bills and four lawsuits. The problem affects spark plugs in several Ford models, including the best-selling Ford F-150. Spark plugs in affected vehicles coming up on their 100,000-mile tune up tend to break in half when unscrewed. Bill Rimmer, of Cooperlake Automotive in Smyrna, showed a broken spark plug to ...

Action 9: Ford owner says spark plug problem cost him thousands

It's a repair bill no vehicle owner expects -- $1,000 or more just to change spark plugs. But some Ford owners have to pay that because their spark plugs break when being replaced. Action 9's Todd Ulrich found in the worst cases, those broken plugs trigger total engine failure and a huge repair bill. Ken Hansen faces thousands of dollars in repairs for his 2006 F-150 pickup, and he blames Ford ...