# 2011 FORD F-450 — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1370472` · 2017-04-12 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-450
- **Year:** 2011
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 68,120
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON A HIGHWAY THE ENGINE BLEW UP.  FORD REPORTED THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY GLOW PLUG WHICH FELL INTO THE CYLINDER CAUSING THE CONNECTING ROD TO BREAK AND EXIT THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE BLOCK.  FIRE ENSUED BUT WAS SHORT LIVED.
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