Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 041601 | 11/14/2005 | 05228 | 10018745 | Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt | 01/12/2006 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 07212 | 10/01/2007 | 10023943 | Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe | 02/20/2008 | |
| 031404 | 08/23/2004 | 04161 | 10011162 | Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04. | 01/06/2005 |
| 16403 | 11/01/2002 | 10008334 | Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start. *mj | 07/28/2004 | |
| 02227 | 11/11/2002 | 10008310 | Engine-cylinder head deck leak-4.6 and 5.4l engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits availability. *mj | 07/27/2004 | |
| 03144 | 07/21/2003 | 10003744 | Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plug (cop) kit. 2003 super duty f series included. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| 16683 | 03/01/2003 | 10001937 | False failure of the vapor management valve (vmv). *tt *jb | 07/28/2003 | |
| 15793 | 04/01/2002 | 637509 | Some vehicles may exhibit a slight oil leak at the cylinder head to block joint. *tt | 12/02/2002 | |
| 14821 | 04/01/2001 | 619315 | Some vehicles equipped with 4.6l romeo engine may exhibit an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt | 05/23/2001 | |
| 14864 | 04/01/2001 | 619335 | Subject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6l romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt | 05/23/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 15851 | 05/01/2002 | 637696 | Some 5.4l windsor power improved engines may exhibit a slight oil leak or weep at the cylinder head to block joint. *tt | 12/04/2002 | |
| 02108 | 05/27/2002 | 636083 | Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4l 2v engine may exhibit a whistling noise fromthe formed nylon tube inthe idle-air bypass flow circuit. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
| 15630 | 02/01/2002 | 630679 | Concerns with vehicles with a 5.4l 2v engine exhibitingng a lack of power condition. *tt | 04/19/2002 | |
| 01246 | 12/10/2001 | 630515 | Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt | 04/18/2002 | |
| 15431 | 11/01/2001 | 630452 | Exhibiting lack of power condition when vehicle is operated in ambient temperatures. *tt | 04/17/2002 | |
| 15517 | 01/01/2002 | 630043 | Subject regarding exaggerated engine braking on deceleration. *yd | 04/12/2002 | |
| 0214 | 01/21/2002 | 630001 | Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt | 04/11/2002 | |
| 01205 | 10/15/2001 | 627927 | Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt | 02/26/2002 | |
| 012110 | 10/29/2001 | 627768 | Some vehicles equipped with the romeo built 4.6l 2v engine may exhibit an engine oil leak or oil weepage from the cylinder head gasket at the right hand rear or the left hand front of the engine. *tt | 02/22/2002 | |
| 15259 | 09/01/2001 | 625807 | Concerns with the lower power in high ambient temepratures. *tt | 12/03/2001 | |
| 0147 | 03/05/2001 | 619424 | Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 0142 | 03/05/2001 | 619419 | Some vehicles may exhibit the engine oil sending unit contacting the oil drip shield attached to the front axle. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 14372 | 09/01/2001 | 618640 | Information on idle vibration or engine droan on acceleration. *jb | 04/18/2001 | |
| 14609 | 01/01/2001 | 617992 | Subject regarding high idle and/or check engine light condition. *jb | 04/03/2001 | |
| 8163 | 02/01/2000 | 612337 | Some vehicles with 4.6l, or 6.8l engines may exhibit a roller finger follower coming off during engine cranking in cold temperatures below zero degrees f. a one-time noise from the engine may be heard, followed by rough running / misses | 06/07/2000 | |
| 8077 | 02/01/2000 | 612278 | Some vehicles may exhibit any of p0350 through p0358 coil diagnostic trouble codes, check engine light on and rough idle under cold start conditions. *tt | 06/07/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 14365 | 09/01/2000 | 618636 | This bulletin addresses concerns a noise at intial engine startup when cold from the accessory drive belt. *jb | 04/18/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 8021 | 04/01/2000 | 613615 | Exhibiting a crackling / popping noise from the exhaust. **mr | 07/26/2000 | |
| 13806 | 01/01/2000 | 612823 | Some vehicles built between 11/1/97 and 12/8/99 may exhibit a crackling/popping noise from the exhaust. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| 8021 | 01/01/2000 | 612686 | Some vehicles may exhibit a crackling/popping noise from the exhaust, vehicles built between 11/1/97 and 12/8/99. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 05417 | 03/07/2005 | 10014666 | Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt | 05/05/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 0554 | 03/21/2005 | 10014685 | Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt | 05/05/2005 | |
| 17320 | 11/01/2003 | 10008169 | Broken exhaust manifold studs. *tt | 07/22/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/21/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. the contact stated the vehicle caught fire while it was parked. the fire caused damage to the contacts home. the fire department was present, and stated the fire originated in the engine area. the vehicle was towed for further investigation. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 100,000. rvk | |||
| 03/21/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. the contact stated the vehicle caught fire while park. the fire damaged the contact home. the fire department was present, and stated the fire originated in the engine area. the vehicle was towed for further investigation. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin information was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 100,000. li | |||
| 03/19/2012 | 165000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. the contact stated that after parking the vehicle he noticed a loud noise and found that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. the fire caused damage to the residential garage, a neighboring home and another vehicle. the police and the fire department were contacted and a report was filed. the fire department was unable to determine the cause of the fire. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic pending an investigation. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 165,000. | |||
| 03/19/2012 | 165000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. the contact stated that after parking his vehicle he noticed a loud noise. after looking outside he noticed that his vehicle had engulfed into flames and had caused damage to his garage, the neighbors home, and another vehicle. the police and fire department were contacted and a report was available. the fire department was unable to determine what the cause was. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic pending an investigation. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 165,000. tb | |||
| 05/16/2010 | 179000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. the contact stated that she received a phone call from the police notifying her that her vehicle had burned. the vehicle was parked and shut off when this occurred. the police and fire department appeared on the scene and no injuries were reported. the failure and current mileages were approximately 179,000. | |||
| 04/07/2010 | 125000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owned a 2000 ford expedition. the contact stated that she was awakened by a loud explosion. she went outside and observed that her vehicle was on fire. the fire department extinguished the fire. the contact confirmed that the vehicle had not been driven for at least eight hours prior to the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. a fire report was available. the failure mileage was 125,000. | |||
| 11/27/2009 | 132000 | 1 | |
| 2000 ford expedition 5.4l my spark plug ejected from the motor causing the coil to eject as well. it has happened twice now. i took it to the shop and because i do not have the funds to have the head rethreaded they would only due a temporary repair. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 114000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 ford expedition and my spark plug ejected out of the cylinder head. when is anyone going to make ford fess up to their design flaw and issue a recall or at least fix this problem for their consumers that have had this issue? *tr | |||
| 09/23/2009 | 113000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph the spark plug failed. as a consequence her risk for vehicle crash and serious injury was increased. she had the vehicle towed to a dealer, and had the spark plug replaced at an expense of $475.00. the current and failure mileages were 113,000. updated 10/23/09 *bf updated 10/26/09 | |||
| 09/03/2009 | 1 | ||
| My 2000 ford expedition caught fire while parked and secured in our drive way. the truck was a total loss, there is damage to our house and to the landscaping. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2009 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Ford expedition spark plug ejection. this is the second time this has happened on this 2000 xlt. very dangerous, on highway at 65 mph, sound of catastrophic failure then open cylinder noise, smell of raw gas. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 156000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 for expedition and have had nothing but expensive problems. first the caps on the spark plugs go bad everytime it gets washed or goes through puddles on the road. then when it rains water seeps into some control box and causes the radio and air to run when the vehicle is turned off and the key removed, it will even go as far as engaging the anti theft so it won't start. i have even lost control of the windshield wipers while driving, the rain drips on my feet and soaks the floor mat even if it just sitting. the latest issue is with an ejected spark plug which fortunately did not start a fire just leaving me stranded twice in one week. i am told there is no good fix for this problem and i am getting estimates as high as $3500. most say that this vehicle has one design flaw after another and that ford only gives one excuse after another. so many people seem to have the same exact problems i can't help but to think the fault lies with ford. so many other things have gone wrong with it to fix them all would be replacing every part, wire, and device on it. i think it's just a lemon designed to create revenue. surely some must have the power to investigate on behalf of the consumer. *tr | |||
| 06/23/2009 | 154000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 ford expedition with the triton v-8, 5.4 liter engine that had a spark plug pop out of the head while i was driving, destroying the fuel injector. according to my ford dealer, this is a common issue. i have never heard of this before and can't really see how you can use the word common with a spark plug ejecting itself, but oh well. anyway, ford does not have any kind of warranty on this. how can this be?? a spark plug ejecting can lead to the very real possibility of fuel coming out of the cylinder and igniting. this seems pretty dangerous to me. the dealer will have to have the spark plug port re-threaded and a new injector put in place for a total of 590 dollars. upon doing some research, this is a very common problem with ford. *tr | |||
| 04/10/2009 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was parked next to a ford expedition that caught on fire and burn my vehicle too. *tr | |||
| 04/10/2009 | 155000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle caught on fire while it was parked and turned off and the ashes from this vehicle burned the vehicle next to it. *tr | |||
| 03/20/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2000 ford expeditiopn spark plug blew out of cylinder head. *tr | |||
| 02/06/2008 | 89000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. the vehicle caught fire while parked in the garage at the contact's residence. the house and the other vehicle parked in the garage were burned. the sheriff and fire department issued case number 09021176 and concluded that the fire originated under the hood of the vehicle. there were no injuries. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 89,000. | |||
| 01/11/2009 | 120000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate and the abs indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. immediately following, the odometer, heat, and radio became inoperable and the vehicle began idling loudly. upon entering her driveway, the vehicle stalled. the brake pedal was depressed, but there was no reaction. the contact rear ended another vehicle in the driveway. the vehicle did not sustain any damages; however, the vehicle that was rear ended sustained damage to the rear bumper. there were no injuries or a police report. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that water entered through the windshield and drained into the fuse box, which damaged the g.e.m module. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer stated that they were not liable for the repairs. the current and failure mileages were 120,000. | |||
| 01/07/2009 | 110000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 ford expedition with the triton 5.4 litre v8 engine. this vehicle has a little over 100,000 miles and is used for personal transportation only. today we had a spark plug blow out on the vehicle and had to have it towed to the local ford dealership. the mechanic at the dealership quoted me a price of over $700 to have a temporary fix of a heli coil placed into the spark plug hole to replace the stripped threads caused by the blowout and to have the coil replaced. he mentioned that this temporary fix is not something that he can guarantee will work so he also offered me a $5000 permanent fix of having the entire engine block replaced. unfortunately, due to my financial situation, i cannot afford the permanent fix and am having to opt for/gamble with the temporary fix attempt. according to the mechanic and research information i found on the internet, this is a common occurrence problem. we are in the process of having the mechanic at the ford dealership attempt the $700 temporary repair. with the fact that this is a known issue to ford and consumer affairs, this issue should be part of a recall from ford motor company. *tr | |||
| 12/08/2008 | 91000 | 1 | |
| I was just driving along going 15mph when my spark plug blew-out of the cylinder head in my 2000 ford expedition. i have 91,000 miles on it. now it is costing me $1100.00 to fix. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2008 | 105000 | 1 | |
| I had a spark plug blow out from the engine compartment. after searching the internet, i found this is a very common problem with ford triton engines. *tr | |||
| 07/17/2008 | 1 | ||
| My 2000 ford expedition caught on fire in the parking garage at my job and damaged 6 other cars with no signs of any warnings. *tr | |||
| 09/04/2008 | 174200 | 1 | |
| Spark plug blew out, causing loud, pop-like noise, and puff of white smoke. plug blew a hole in the engine block. engine was a 2000 ford expedition eddie bauer 5.4 triton v8. *tr | |||
| 08/24/2008 | 120000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. the contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically stall. the dealer stated that the coil pack located near the air compressor, could develop moisture, which would cause the coil springs to fail and the vehicle to stall. secondly, the technician stated that in rainy conditions, condensation under the hood could cause the coil springs to fail spontaneously. as a result, the risk of a crash is increased. three coil springs need to be replaced at the cost of $500. the manufacturer did not assist. the failure and current mileages were 120,000. | |||
| 06/22/2007 | 100000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. a week after the vehicle was tuned up, the contact heard a loud pop while driving 20 mph. she drove home and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. the dealer stated that the spark plug burst out of the second cylinder in the engine. approximately one year later, in june of 2008, the contact's husband heard a loud pop again while driving. he pulled over and noticed that the spark plug was loose and detached from the fifth cylinder. the dealer stated that it was a manufacturer defect and due to the failure, the entire engine head would have to be replaced to decrease the likelihood of the issue recurring. the current mileage was approximately 114,000 and failure mileage was approximately 100,000. | |||
| 08/19/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2000 ford expedition xlt with 5.4 triton engine. i've had 2 sparkplugs pop out of the engine on two separate days. one in dec. 07 and the other in aug. 08. since it is inevitable that the heads be repaired i used jb weld to epoxy the sparkplugs in with success. in 100,000 miles i'll have to pay to have the heads repaired, but i may not have the car at that time. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2008 | 109000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. the contact stated that the vehicle has an exhaust leak, the electrical odometer flickers on and off, and there is rust at the bottom of every door on the vehicle. also, the fuel gauge does not work and the vehicle would stall while driving 50 mph. the dealer stated that the contact would be liable for 50% of the repair costs, and the other 50% would be covered under warranty. the failure mileage was 109,000 and the current mileage was 109,150, which was difficult to determine due to the failed odometer. | |||
| 07/08/2008 | 152000 | 1 | |
| Driving down the road and hear a knocking in the engine. open up hood and find that we have blown a spark plug. this has happened three times in my 2000 expedition. we have been stranded unless we find the spark plug or are able to get a new spark plug. also the wiring has had to be replaced due to this issue. unfortunately the last time it blew was in the middle of the california desert in 100 plus temperatures. *tr | |||
| 12/24/2007 | 143000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. after a heavy rainstorm, water seeps in through the front windshield down into the electronic fuse box. the vehicle had to be towed to a mechanic and they replaced the electronic fuse box and windshield at the cost of $1,400. after another heavy rainstorm, the vehicle would not move forward or into reverse. the vehicle was towed to the mechanic again and they stated that the engine needed to be replaced. nhtsa campaign id number 01v258000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor) was referenced. the failure mileage was 143,000. | |||
| 06/20/2008 | 1 | ||
| Spark plug popped out of head on my expedition and had a very bad gas smell and we jumped out of the vehicle because it looked like it was on fire, it actually did not catch on fire, but is going to cost alot of money to fix. *tr | |||
| 06/13/2008 | 143000 | 1 | |
| Driving at 35 mph, i heard a popping sound, to find out upper the hood that the # 2 spark plug had blown out of it's hole stripping the threads and breaking the coil pack housing. 2000 ford 5.4l expedition engine. *tr | |||
| 05/30/2008 | 150000 | 1 | |
| The spark plug blew out of the engine of my 2000 expedition. *tr | |||
| 01/14/2008 | 90000 | 1 | |
| We have had multiple coil packs go out, leading up to the fire. our garage cought fire and burnt our new home down. *tr | |||
| 11/28/2007 | 192000 | 1 | 07/07/2002 |
| 2000 ford expedition spark plug ejected. *tr | |||
| 12/15/2007 | 86000 | 1 | 12/17/2005 |
| Spark plug # 2 was spit out of the engine due to poor design. *tr | |||
| 05/30/2002 | 25000 | 10 | 05/02/2002 |
| 2000 ford expedition v8 4.6l xlt stalls when gas is at 1/4 tank and at a forward angle (downhill). this happens when going 55 on the freeway, come to a slight decline and vehicle stalls and dies. could cause an accident. i can not sell this car and get a new ford, knowing some could get hurt. we don't let our kids drive it. *tr | |||
| 07/28/2007 | 100000 | 1 | 01/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. approximately an hour and a half after parking the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke and flames coming from the hood. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the fire. the vehicle was destroyed. the current and failure mileages were 100,000. updated 02-01-08. *kb hialeah police report. updated 02/01/08 *tr | |||
| 06/29/2007 | 103000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. the contact had driven the vehicle all day between the speeds of 35 to 55 mph. five minutes after parking the vehicle, the engine began to smoke and then burst into flames. the vehicle is currently under investigation with the insurance company. a police report was filed. on september 28, 2005, the cruise control deactivation switch was replaced under recall 05v017000. the current and failure mileages were 103,000. | |||
| 11/25/2006 | 100000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot unattended, a fire erupted from underneath the hood and the engine compartment area without warning. the fire department was alerted, and extinguished the flames. the police were alerted, and a report was taken. due to the extensive fire damage, the vehicle was deemed a total loss. the vehicle was towed to the dealer to await inspection. the manufacturer was alerted. | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 65000 | 10 | 04/10/2004 |
| Ford has recognized a loss-of-power problem with its expedition and f-150 models in the 2000-02 model years with the 5.4 l. engine. simply put, in ambient temperatures over 100 degrees f, the engine computer will alter timing (in a misguided attempt to reduce engine temperature) which radically reduces engine power. ford has a purported fix under its tech bulletin no. 02-12-3, dated 06/24/02, authorizing reprogramming of the computer and installation of some body plugs. problem is that the problem remains after the tech bulletin work is performed. on my 2000 expedition, i continue to experience power loss of roughly 30% in stop/go driving and the hot summer temperatures in the phoenix area. this poses an extreme risk in city traffic, such as when you attempt to clear an intersection or avoid an accident. i've had several close calls this summer, post-fix, when temperatures hover around 100 degrees--i hit the gas, and barely move. *nm | |||
| 01/31/2005 | 35000 | 2 | 09/20/1999 |
| (1) air bag light stays on after vehicle started. (2) dealer stated air bag would not deploy in accident unless sensor replaced. (3) sensor has been replaced once and wiring harness has been replaced once. (1) instrument cluster odometer flickered then failed. (3) instrument cluster replaced. (1) engine knock (2) 5.4 engine failed at 32,000 miles. (3) engine replaced under warranty. (1) transmission slipping at 55,000 miles. (2) transmission slipping. (3) transmission replaced. (1) transmission began slipping again at 76,000 miles. (2) high rpm before shifting into next gear. (3) body assembly replaced under extended warranty. *jb | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 75000 | 2 | |
| The spark plug went out while the consumer was driving. consumer replaced the spark plug, drove to the dealer, who stated the head was blown and replaced it. currently, the engine blew out. consumer stated the spark plug left the engine again.*ak | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 59326 | 1 | 01/20/2005 |
| Normal driving and heard loud noises under the hood. turned out to be a blown spark plug in the passenger side head. i managed to pull off freeway after several miles and have it towed to dealer. have just read about a lot of ford truck owners experiencing the same issue with some experiencing it more than once! i am not happy. truck at cars101 service dept now in hopes that it can be repaired but from i've been reading i'm not sure. *jb | |||
| 01/28/2005 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was parked inside of a parking lot and it caught on fire. no injuries reported. driver called the fire department to extinguish the fire. vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. *ak | |||
| 01/22/2005 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle was parked when all of a sudden the engine caught on fire. the cause has not been determined at this time. *tt | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 49000 | 1 | |
| The engine caught fire unexpectedly while it was parked. the cause was undetermined. *jb | |||
| 01/13/2005 | 2 | 04/14/2001 | |
| The driver's vehicle was parked inside of the garage without warning the vehicle caught fire. no injuries to report. the fire department was called out to extinguished out the fire the fire. the vehicle was towed by the insurance company. please provide additional information. *nm the fire started without warning. *tc | |||
| 07/12/2004 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway. there was no warning. the fire department arrived but was unable to determine the cause. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they too were unable to determine the cause. provide further details. *nm | |||
| 04/08/2004 | 80000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 |
| While the vehicle was parked a fire started under the hood. the fire was put out. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the fire originated in the engine compartment. *sc *jb | |||
| 11/05/2004 | 47500 | 1 | 12/03/2003 |
| Fire in the engine compartment of drivers side toward the rear of the engine compartment near the windshield after having been parked for 1.5 hours. two days earlier, brakes were squeaking. no trouble with cruise control, but did not use often. will e-mail bruce york pictures. *ak *tc | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle stalled. vehicle ran very rough. also, hesitated as if didn't have fuel in it. then it lost power. this was an intermittent issue. *ak | |||
| 07/26/2004 | 57583 | 1 | 03/31/2000 |
| Took vehicle into dealer for one problem, and it was diagnosed with $4100 in problems including a leaky head gasket (leaking on right side) at 57,000 miles. our mechanic tried rad seal as a temporary fix for the leak...still waiting to see if it worked. *ak | |||
| 1 | 12/11/2003 | ||
| While driving at highway speeds driver heard a loud noise, and engine began to shake. consumer pulled over and parked. vehicle was towed to dealer. the dealer replaced the spark plugs and cylinder heads. *ak | |||
| While driving consumer states' the vehicle's tail pipe was shooting out metal. consumer witness flames in the rear seat, pulled over and vehicle caught fire. cause is still unknown. please provide any further information. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 1 | ||
| When the key is taken out of my ignition, the blower motor to the heat and air conditioning goes to full blast. i then have to disconnect the battery in order not to drain the battery. this only happens when it is raining out. apparently the windshield leaks to the gem box and shorts it out. *tr | |||
| 10/09/2004 | 95000 | 1 | |
| 2000 ford expedition eb 5.4lt 4x4 , speed control defect, when driving vehicle gets too hot , a lot of electrical defects like , signal lights , radio lights , mirrors , miles counter, won't work , i check every fuse and relays all ok, a/c problems etc . *tr | |||
| 05/19/2007 | 83000 | 1 | 12/19/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. the contact noticed smoke rising from under the hood of the vehicle. when he lifted the hood, flames were present. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was destroyed. prior to the failure, the vehicle had been parked for two hours. the dealer referenced recall # 05v388000 (vehicle speed control), but the contact did not receive a recall notice. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 83,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 10/31/2000 | 0 | 1 | |
| Ever since we purchased a 2000 ford expedition and drove the vehicle off the lot, a fan has been turning off and on whether the vehicle is on or off. we took it back to the dealer when it was still under warranty, but nothing was found. now, the fan is turning on more often and it is louder than before. we are afraid that it may short out and cause a fire. we have noticed that the rear of the vehicle raises every time the fan turns on and vehicle lowers throughout the day. we are also afraid that we may have an accident while traveling on the highway. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 131000 | ||
| I own a 2000 ford expedition with a 5.4 liter triton engine which experienced a spark plug blow out. so far, nhtsa has not required ford to issue a recall for a problem that many others have had with the same type of engine. ford does not accept responsibility for a defective design of this engine. i am now forced to pay $3,000 to fix the problem before i can even consider trading it in or trying to sell it. | |||
| 09/19/2009 | 158000 | 1 | |
| We have a 2000 ford expedition that blew out a spark plug about 6 months ago and this weekend it blew out another spark plug. the first time it happened i was driving to town and my truck started to run rough and sounded awful. this time my son happened to be driving it and it did the same thing. we had to get it towed back home plus have someone to fix it. the garage that fixed it used a helicoil repair kit. i guess that they will do the same thing this time. i sure am disappointed in the fact that it keeps costing me money to fix. i think that ford needs to recall the suv. *tr | |||
| 12/27/2008 | 129500 | 1 | |
| 2000 ford expedition ejected spark plug leading to failure of vehicle to provide reliable safe transportation in winter driving conditions, out of cell phone range in rural central mountains of colorado. specific safety factor of 4wd suv has been reduced to zero and places family at additional risk of an engine fire. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2008 | 107000 | 1 | |
| Spark plug blown out on my 2000 expedition. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 153200 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 4.6 ford expedition with approx 150,000 miles on it. i drove it from los angeles to san francisco. when i arrived in san francisco i was greeted by a loud pop and an accompanying rattle and sputter. the front driver side spark plug had blown out and broke off the ignition coil. the spark plug stripped the threading of the aluminum heads. i took it to a ford dealership in san francisco and they blamed faulty installation of the spark plug. in researching the problem i have found that many others have had this similar problem not specific to changed spark plugs. i have also learned that some class actions suits have been filed against ford in regards to this problem but have not been successful. i am out a couple of thousand dollars and an extended stay in san francisco due to this problem that i am learning what is happening far to common regardless of the age or the make of a ford product. i am thankful this did not occur in a desolate or dangerous area but i am extremely upset in what seem apparent to me and many others as a factory default. *tr | |||
| 02/21/2008 | 145760 | 2 | 02/15/2008 |
| Purchased truck on 02/15/2008, and the brakes went on the truck on 02/21/2008, which almost cause me to go headon with a semi-truck. told dealer about brakes going out but didn't care about it. told him about me taking the truck to the transmission shop and the indicated that it was the motor that have the 5 cylinder missing in the engine and the engine had a lot of defects with the engine. took the reports to the dealer and he said he would take care of it but he indicated to me that he would not fix the problem with the truck. he told me to fix it myself and pay him the car note. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2007 | 170000 | 2 | 04/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. upon starting the vehicle, the contact heard a loud popping sound coming from the engine compartment. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that a spark plug blew out. the dealer installed new spark plugs and a new coil. while driving 25 mph, the failure recurred and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer. the vehicle was repaired again. the failure mileage was 170,000 and current mileage was 171,000. updated 02/19/08 *tr | |||
| 12/27/2007 | 120000 | 3 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. the contact stated that he heard knocking sound coming from the engine and the engine skipped. the dealer stated that one of the coil packs caused the failure and they made the replacement. approximately eleven months later the failure occurred again. the dealer stated that the number three and six coil packs need to be replaced. in addition, they noticed gunk on the spark plugs. as of december 27, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the current mileage was 143,000 and failure mileage was 120,000. the purchase date was unavailable. | |||
| 10/31/2007 | 101000 | 2 | 10/09/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. while driving 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted, but then stalled again. there was a loss of steering. the vehicle coasted to a service station. the mechanic stated that the spark plug blew out of the cylinder head. no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 101,000. updated 12/12/07 | |||
| 10/19/2007 | 140000 | 1 | 01/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the contact heard a loud popping sound followed by a noise coming from under the hood. the vehicle hesitated and would not accelerate. the contact had to glide the vehicle downhill and into her driveway. a mechanic discovered that a spark plug blew out of the hole. the dealer has not been notified and the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 140,000. | |||
| 12/18/2006 | 1 | 07/07/2000 | |
| I took my 2000 ford expedition xlt in to huntington beach ford to be serviced due to r.p.m. fluctuation and a service engine soon light. they conducted a diagnosis and stated i would need a i.a.c. part. the new i.a.c. did not fix the problem so i took it back to h.b. ford and they stated i would need a d.p.f.e. sensor. i had them replace that which did not fix the problem because the service engine light illuminated and the r.p.m. fluctuation was still evident. i went back to h.b. ford and they diagnosed a new throttle body. i gave them the o.k. to replace the throttle body. they called me a couple days later to inform me that that did not solve your problem so i will need to pay an extra $400 for a diagnostic fee so they can check all the wiring. the manager has stated they believe it is coming from the wiring system? why do i have to pay for everything else when they cannot pinpoint the problem? *nm | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 68000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that there was a pup-pup noise coming from under the hood as the engine was started. upon inspection, the source of the noise came from the spark plug. the spark plug suddenly blew out and was only attached by a hanging wire. the vehicle was towed to a dealership who determined the engine repair should be performed. | |||
| 05/07/2006 | 1 | 11/22/2000 | |
| I was going to the lake when i heard a pinging in the engine on the drivers side. i stopped to check the oil level. there was plenty of oil. i drove to the lake and had a great day of fishing. on the way home, i heard the pinging again but the pinging was not there on acceleration. after driving almost total of 400 miles that day, i stopped by the gas station to put gas in, after putting gas in about 2-3 miles from home, the spark plug, coil shot out of the head - went home to check - just to my shock found no threads in the head. i also had a friend that this happened to so i was thinking it was just a one time incident but it also happened to me. i will have to find out what ford states when i take it in and how much it will cost. *jb | |||
| 05/04/2006 | 63021 | 1 | 05/04/2004 |
| On 05-04-06, was driving 35 mph down a city street during normal driving conditions when there was a loud explosion, then my 2000 expedition began to sound as if it was sputtering or missing. wife screamed, kids started crying, i swerved as i thought initially it was either an explosion or engine blowing up coming through the floor board / firewall. the expedition was then slowly driven to the house (was only a few blocks away luckily) and called a local mechanic to make an appointment to bring in vehicle for inspection and repair. found it was #7 spark plug blown out of the head, coil was damaged etc. the mechanic then repaired the engine for me and i got it back after a week. the repairs included the top half of the engine being disassembled, the head taken to a machine shop and being repaired, then the remainder of the engine being cleaned up and reassembled. also had to have the coil and coil mount replaced etc. (not a mechanic, there is an entire list if items ordered for replacement during this period of time) and just received the suv back today. my wife is now totally scared to drive the expedition as she is now weary of the quality of the engine since we have now found that spark plug(s) flying out of ford engines are a common thing. she has had nightmares of the incident and has been afraid to drive due to the explosion and how violent the entire ordeal was. *nm | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 1 | ||
| Two weeks ago i replaced the spark plugs on my 2000 ford expedition and yesterday while driving to work i noticed a loud clanking noise. after investigating, i found that the #2 spark plug had been blown from the cylinder head. the expedition has 10300 miles on it and has been very reliable.*jb | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 105000 | 1 | 09/01/2005 |
| This is not a formal complaint, yet, but an attempt to prevent further complaints and bring to attention a defect in a vehicle i own in an attempt to get help to fix this defect before it happens! preventative measures must be taken! i was made aware of a blog at http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/ford_spark.html that list 67 individual and separate accounts of the spark plugs in ford expeditions that are blowing out of the heads!!!! it has been reported here before and it seems that the heads are not equipped with enough threads to hold the spark plugs!!!!! it seems only a matter of time before i will get a phone call from my wife saying that she is stuck on the highway with spark plugs blown out. please investigate this defect before someone gets hurts. i have three small children who ride in this vehicle everyday! please help before they are victims of a defect that can be fixed!! | |||
| 01/04/2006 | 77000 | 1 | 04/10/2004 |
| I own a 2000 ford expedition with a 5.4l engine. i had heard of the problem with these engines blowing spark plugs out of the passenger side head. i had all of the spark plugs replaced in january 2005 by a ford dealer to prevent a spark plug from involuntarily removing itself from my engine. on january 4th, 2006 a spark plug blew out of the engine's head on the passenger side. my wife was turning onto the highway at the time. after contacting ford and my ford dealer, i realized that ford has not taken ownership of this well known problem. i have replaced my engine with a used engine that has lower miles. *nm | |||
| 12/26/2004 | 0 | 20 | 11/21/2004 |
| Rolling up driver window-clicking noise/ticking in front end during slow turns-slowing down/engine vibration and roaring on acceleration/accelerator sticking while using cruise control/electrical problems(i.e-windows rolling up and down w/out prompting, door locks inoperable, running board lights flashing on and off or non-functioning, illuminated temp. and compass flashing or non-functioning, fan in a/c running for no reason w/vehicle off and keys out of ignition, indicator lights in dash flashing on and off, wipers operating w/out prompting, rear window wiper non-functioning, stereo only working in park and reverse or not at all, electrical clicking noise under the dash, left blinker faster than the right)/black foam substance coming from a/c vents/thumping noise right wiper when in use. the problems have been reported to ford dealer and they stated it was a bad gem module and told us that it was getting wet. they stated to disconnect the battery when the vehicle is parked. these problems are worse when it rains. they also stated that this will happen if it is humid. we live in florida, i don't think that we should have to disconnect the battery everytime we park the vehicle. but if we don't, we have all of this going on when the vehicle is off and then the battery goes dead. i was driving on the highway and all of these things started happening at one time, it was raining. i almost lost control of the vehicle trying to get the wipers to function and get the vehicle off the road until all of this stopped. i bought the truck used from a local dealer back in november of last year. the problems began almost immediately. as the problems have gotten worse, i looked this up on the internet and found that ford knew about the problem with the gem module, just as they knew about the cruise control problem and they are doing nothing to fix it. as i stated above, their answer to the problem which they knew existed, is to disconnect my battery everytime i park the vehicle. *nm | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 69000 | 1 | |
| Blown head gasket. after purchasing the vehicle w/55k, at 69k the head gasket blew. ford refused to help, cost $1800 to fix it. *nm | |||
| 06/20/2005 | 84495 | 1 | 06/03/2003 |
| Dt: while driving vehicle suddenly heard a loud popping sound followed by a strong odor of gasoline. stopped immediately, and had vehicle towed to firestone dealer ,who informed consumer the spark plugs blew off the cylinder. the threading around the spark plug was too thin, this had a defect. then, had towed to ford dealer where has a premium warranty, but this was not covered under warranty. no repairs as of yet, it is still at the dealer with over $3,000 worth damage to the engine. *ak | |||
| 01/06/2005 | 69000 | 1 | 09/13/2002 |
| I own a 2000 ford expedition. i bought it in 2002 from magarity ford. it had 21000 miles on the vehicle. i have not had any problems with the vehicle until this point. was driving home on 1/6/2004 on rt 55 in new jersey. the engine light came on and i came off the highway.the truck was shimmering, and i could hear a tapping noise. i stopped at pepboys and the mechanic was nice enough to look at the vehicle. however when i turned it on it would not start. i had it towed to ther dealership which was 1/2 mile away. holman ford in glassboro, nj. i was told that the engine needed to be replaced. it would cost $5400 which i did not have. there was oil in the truck and i recently recieved an oil change. i had another mechanic look at it and he said there was oil in the engine, but it was not lubricating. he had a camera that looked inside and he reported that it was destroyed. ford refused to do anything ,and deniedc any wrong doing. i am paying a $585 car note and insurance on a vehicle that does not work. the car is out of warranty and they claim that there is nothing that they can do.*ak however different consumer websites have experienced the same problem. i met someone on wed. that owns a 2001 expedition. his engine went last month and he can not afford to get his fixed either. it is not a coincidence that expedition owners are having this problem. my daughter's teacher had a ford car and experienced the same problem last year. all of this being said, i need help. i can not afford to pay this car note, insurance and rent cars to go to work. i am struggling and frustrated at ford's lack of responsibilty and poor workmanship. | |||
| 12/19/2004 | 62000 | 1 | 09/20/2002 |
| My vehicle went on fire. i believe this is a problem with ford expeditions. recently my cruise control started acting up. after reading about an ongoing investigation about 200 ford vehicles, i believe mine is the same situation. the truck was arked for more than 12 hours and all of a sudden it was on fire. ford defect!!!!*ak | |||
| 10/12/2004 | 116000 | 04/19/2002 | |
| I do not know if this is the place to voice this complaint, but since i have tried contacting ford via email with no response, i did not know exactly where else to turn. we have a 2000 expedition. the timing chains went out and we replaced them. the vehicle was driving just fine before we replaced them--just noisy. so we had them replaced. we received the truck back on the 12th of october and drove it approximately 20 miles (that's being generous). it was running fine then sounded like you hit a rock. the engine blew. lucky for us that it was on a side road and not on 465 which we drive every day. can you imagine what could have happened at 55+ miles per hour in rush hour traffic? i believe that this is a defect in the engine design because i have since learned that it happens alot in these engines. i feel that replacing the timing chain should not constitute replacing the engine. since it has happened in ford dealerships as well, i believe that ford is aware that this is a problem and has chosen to ignore it. a four year old engine should not give out because the timing chains have been replaced. i have been in contact with customer service at ford and with a dealership in our area--speaking to them is how i found out that this has happened in dealerships also. please advise me on where to go from here if i have contacted the wrong place. i have filed a complaint with the attorney general's office in indiana also. | |||
| 09/06/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 60 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the engine blew out, and needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 03/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| Spark plug failure at 67,000 miles, well below manufacturers recommendation of 100k miles. also, spark plug coil failure. *ak | |||
| 01/12/2004 | 80300 | 1 | 02/20/2000 |
| Spark plug blew out with no warning, before recommended time to be replaced. threads are stripped, head along with related components needs to be replaced. sparks were observed directly at fuel intake where fuel vapors were at considerable danger of being ignited. vehicle could have exploded with an entire family including 3 young children riding in vehicle at time of incident . *la | |||
| 09/24/2003 | 25000 | 3 | 09/25/2001 |
| Engine oil leak. repaired twice under warranty, third time they couldn't find the same leak. *la | |||
| 03/02/2003 | 01/09/2001 | ||
| I bought a 2000 ford expedition ,the car is less than three years old and the engine seized. my vehicle is over 36000 miles so is no longer covered by warranty, however, the car was regularly maintained and the engine always had oil. the engine shut off in the middle of the highway with no warning. i believe this vehicle is defective and dangerous. i contacted ford and they were unwilling to help. i am stuck with a $6000 bill to replace the engine.*jb | |||
| 01/15/2003 | |||
| While driving on highway at approximately 70 mph the vehicle's gauges began flashing erratically and the engine stalled immediately. dealer diagnosed that engine had failed and consumer had to replace. | |||
| 08/26/2002 | 34260 | 1 | 09/02/2000 |
| While driving, the engine stalled which caused the vehicle to lose brake power and, power steering. a loud noise came from the engine. the dealer had been notified, however they were unable to duplicate the problem mr *cb *jb | |||
| Motor mount bolt had broken from vehicle, causing engine to shutter and lose power. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 05/16/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| I purchased my new expedition in october of 2000. on 5/16/02 i took it in for my second annual inspection (44,000 miles). i had also asked them to look into a small oil leak on my vehicle. i thought that perhaps the plug wasnt fully tightened at my last oil change. needless to say i was shocked when i was informed that i have a defective head gasket. i was even more shocked when i was informed that the repair estimate for the head gasket was $2100! i was informed that because my car was out of warranty there is nothing they could do. i asked them to hold off on that repair until i could do some research regarding this issue. i did some research and found that there have been 3 service bulletins issued for this specific problem. numerous complaints regarding this issue have also been logged on the internet.*ak | |||
| 02/18/2002 | |||
| Engine cam bearing are worn. dealer notified, and informed consumer that engine needed to be replaced. vehicle at dealer. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 02/02/2000 | 12 | 01/17/2000 | |
| When traveling on the highway, vehicle cuts off without prior warning, also lights on dashboard flashed on and off, dealership was aware of problem. *ak the vehicle cuts off while driving due to crank sensor failure. while driving right rear wheel jingles. vehicle cuts off while accelerating, after stopping the vehicle restart and idles up to 1100 rpm at times. consumer states transmission slips, the dash was rattling and the pedal button on the left steering wheel was installed backwards. *yh | |||
| 11/08/2000 | 4 | 06/01/2000 | |
| New vehicle submitted to dealer for engine oil leak warranty service at odometer 3973, 9402, 9565, and 11,864. all major gaskets replaced in course of warranty service. on fourth warranty service visit, problem was diagnosed as warped block. remanufactured engine installed. requesting dispute settlement board hearing for relief in the form of full refund based on breach of purchase contract for new vehicle and substantial impairment of market value resulting from installation of remanufactured engine. submitted as replacement for odi id: 753031 for better clarity of problem.*ak | |||
| 1 | 07/15/2000 | ||
| Gasket failed causing oil to leak from the vehicle. nlm | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 1 | 10/31/2000 | |
| Injector in cylinder #5 was held wide open which allowed raw fuel to saturate catalytic converter, which ended up running out of exhaust. dealership has examined vehicle, and was going to replace engine block without renewing any warranty on vehicle. *ak consumer is requesting that ford buy back the vehicle, consumer stated that while driving, the steering wheel began to shimmy and the check engine light illuminated on and off several times, mechanic informed consumer that vehicle could have blown up due to the bent piston rod and stated that once the injector sticks open, the engine computer does not shut the engine down but leans to other cylinders out and keeps pouring the fuel to the stuck injector straight in the catalytic converter, consumer is also angry because a rebuilt engine is being put in the vehicle instead of a new engine. *slc | |||
| 03/20/2000 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| On engine start, at 1,935 miles the oil pressure gauge drop to zero and the engine oil light illuminated. i turned the engine off to check the oil level on the dip stick. the dip stick indicated below min. i poured 3 qts. of oil in the engine and drove to the nearest dealer to have service. the dealer was not fully staffed since it was a saturday. i added 2 more qts. of oil and drove home. i returned to the dealer on monday for a leak check. the service technicians found no leaks but added another 3 qts. of oil. i was told to watch the oil level and that ford could do nothing until the engine is broken in which is at 7,500 miles. 1 day later i returned to the dealership with a bluish/gray smoke coming from the tailpipe. the asst. service manager said that was a good sign but to continue watching the oil until 7,500 miles at which time they would be able to start monitoring the engine. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| Spark plug failure at 67,000 miles, well below manufacturers recommendation of 100k miles. also, spark plug coil failure. *ak | |||
| 05/16/2002 | 10/01/2099 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/13/2002 | |||
| While driving 70mph engine just cut off.*ak | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 10 | ||
| Vehicle started stalling at 24000 miles. vehicle has stalled numerous times at any speed. taken to dealer 9 times. dealer replaced transmission and pcm module, did not remedy the problem.*ak the fuel pump, fuel pump sensor and processor have been replaced, however the problem still exists. *slc | |||
| 10/01/2099 | |||
| I heard a tapping noise in the hood. i took it to a dealership they stated i needed a new engine. *ak | |||
| 01/21/2002 | |||
| Vehicle stalls out and dies on an incline. dealer has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem, and has put a box to record the stalling. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| 01/24/2001 | |||
| While driving 65 mph vehicle unexpectedly shutsdown without warning, cause unknown. also, vehicle will at times restart. . please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 06/17/2000 | 4 | 06/01/2000 | |
| New vehicle delivered with defective engine resulting in oil leak nonconformance. after four service visits to correct, remanufactured engine was installed. purchase agreement for was for new vehicle and engine which was never delivered.*ak | |||
| While going up a hill when fuel is low or half full and without any indication vehicle would stall, and would not restart untile it is on level grounds. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 9 | ||
| Vehicle would shut down periodically/ without any prior warning. dealer does not have remedy. . *ak dealer has replaced components to alleviate problem, but still no remedy. *tt | |||
| 07/16/2000 | 50 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle continues to exhibit same intermitent power loss for the past 13 months. vehicle is becoming very dangerous, as loss of power requires compensation on drivers part to anticipate traffic flow. traveling through south dakota bad lands (towing 25ft travel trailer), climbing out of valley, when vehicle lost power. vehicle was climbing out with no problem, when half way up the vehicle decelerated from 35mph to less than 5mph (no change in hill grade). vehicle quit running approximately 100 miles from rapid city sd. catalytic converters were burned-up. all dealers visited over the last 13 months have not been able to define the problem. vehicle continues to self destruct.*ak | |||
| While driving at any rate of speed vehicle completely shutsdown without warning, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | |||
| When the vehicle has a 1/4 tank of gas or less and sitting on an incline fuel guage will not register fuel being in vehicle, and engine will stall. this occurs while parked or while vehicle is in operation. please provide any additional information/attachments. *note: consumer stated that if a vehicle was traveling on a slope and this happened, vehicle could lose steering and braking control. *ak | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 25 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Owned the car for ten months. during this period, the vehicle repeatly looses power without notice. lately this has become a safety problem. while driving south on i-75 and the intersection i-475 (hauling travel trailer) the truck lost power up a slight incline. truck downshifted 2 gears and engine shot to 4500rpm, while the speed dropped from 65 to 40mph in less than 100 yards. 18 wheelers swerved to avoid hitting us from the rear of the car. in the past ten months the car also exhibits other anomolies, such as seats and mirrors move and loose their position without command from the remotes. once this happens, computer must be reset. other anomolies that happen in conjunction with the mirrors and seats are the reverse sensors fail to work properly, and the alarm activates. vehicle has been turned over to the dealer no less than 8 times without success in finding the problem.... help. *ak | |||
| 01/03/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Consumer heard a pinging noise coming from engine, called dealer to make an appointment, closed appointment, it was thursday, and on wendesday night engine shutdown without any warning. took to dealer, and they said oil had not been changed for a year. consumer stated oil light never came on. consumer felt warning lights may be defective. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle was leaking oil underneath has taken vehicle into dealership several times. mechanic told consumer that engine needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 09/08/2003 | 87500 | 5 | 08/31/2002 |
| Problems with headlights blowing out, replaced bulb, still no high beam. lights completely went out one night. had to have family member follow me home. battery detached to get lights inside off. lights originally went off when i plugged my cell phone in for charging; something that i have always done in my prior vehicles. vehicle cutting off, shop states that it is due to problem with emission. ac runs hot when vehicle keep turning off. vehicle acceleration is bad. vehicle even when running on interstate appear to be having difficulty maintaining speed, appears to be wanting to cut off. vehicle cuts off in middle of traffic for no particular reason. started putting premium gas, but gas smells are bad when i run vehicle in garage to warm up. shop thinks that once charge ac may improve. *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| While driving and applying brakes vehicle continued to accelerate. to gain control engine was completely shut down. vehicle was taken to dealer, dealer will add a component to the pcv system. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 04/09/2007 | 95220 | 2 | 06/18/2000 |
| The events leading up to the failure included startup of the vehicle and on the second occurrance merely driving the vehicle - a 2000 ford expedition eddie bauer 5.4 ltr triton v8 with 90000 miles. the failure was of 2 separate spark plugs being blown from the cylinder head (both on the drivers side) a total of 3 times. the consequences was having the vehicle towed to a repair shop. the most recent repair was a recurrance of the same blown plug which happened in 2005. to correct the issues, the spark plugs were replaced and reinserted with repair kits to hopefully prevent future blowouts. additional consequences are that i no longer trust ford or my vehicles reliability. in researching this issue online, this is not a rare occurance and there have been vehicle fires where the spark plug has ruptured the fuel rail which sits directly above the spark plug holes. consumeraffairs.com has this report: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/ford_spark_plug_fire.html. do we need to wait until some actually dies before action will be taken to have ford do the right thing and repair this obvious defect? | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 1 | ||
| Two weeks ago i replaced the spark plugs on my 2000 ford expedition and yesterday while driving to work i noticed a loud clanking noise. after investigating, i found that the #2 spark plug had been blown from the cylinder head. the expedition has 10300 miles on it and has been very reliable.*jb | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 85000 | 1 | 11/01/2001 |
| Dt: the vehicle was running rough, and the service engine light appeared. took vehicle to the dealer, and they said manifold was cracked.*ak | |||