1997 Ford Expedition: engine failure

Filed May 27, 2015 · Body, Steering · 63,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. While driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced and noticed corrosion underneath the undercarriage. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2005 · Engine · 118,000 miles · TX

Traveling @ 65 MPH and loud bang. Engine lost power and was extremely loud. Was told by authorized ford dealer that the spark plug had blow out of the cylinder. The truck was not fixed. Ford wanted $5000 for new engine or $4200 to rebuild mine. 1997 eddie bauer expedition.

Filed Jul 18, 2005 · Engine · 151,000 miles · NC

On june 17, 2005 our 1997 expedition blew its first spark plug. We at the time that it was an uncommon occurence so we had a local mechanic fix the problem at the cost of $388. Not even a month later on july 15, 2005 our expediton blew another spark plug different cylinder but on the same side. We are looking into options to see which is the best option for us to go with. While researching we found that this problem is not so umcommon with a 5.4 liter engine whether in a expedition, f-150, etc and does not matter how many miles either. I saw the numerous compliants on consumer affairs.com which is where I found your number and called today. I think that ford motor company needs to start accepting responsibility for their defects in their engines. As of right now we are not sure how much it will cost to repair our truck. An estimate given to my husband was for $3600.00 to redo the heads or $4700.00 to replace the engine but if they replace with the same defected engine even with a warranty it will do us no good considering the warranty will not cover for this specific repair. This has also caused our family vacation to be put in limbo and trying to figure out how to pay for the repairs. My family does not have that type of money just lying around waiting to be used. Me and my husband both work to support our six children, and it seems like ford motor company needs to pick up the pace and help us considering they are not willing to come out and recall their defected engine.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · GA

Upon merging into oncoming traffic consumer heard a noise and vehicle seized to accelerate. Dealership indicated that this was caused by rear differential breaking. This was a common problem. The part was replaced.

Filed Jun 19, 2003 · Engine · 156,000 miles · CA

Spark-plug blew out of aluminum head on a 97' ford expedition with 155,000 mi. Paid $4500.00 for a new "improved"re-built engine. Spark-plug blew out again with 1,000 mi. On new engine. Ford will not talk to us; we would like some answers as we were told the "improved" design addressed the problem of the spark-plugs only having three(3) threads holding it onto the aluminum head.

Filed Feb 8, 2001 · Engine · FL

Consumer was staying in below freezing weather conditions and part of engine failed. Engine skips/shakes, and runs hard. Vehicle is driveable. Ford says it's because vehicle has 4.5 tectron engine, all expeditions have this model.

Filed Jan 28, 2001 · Engine · WA

Engine began making noise; slowed to pull off road; engine stopped and was able to coast to side of road. Oil pressure went to zero despite recent oil change and full reading on the oil. Dealer said engine seized and needs to be replaced. Unknown orgin or cause of seizure. All mileage on vehicle is highway.

Filed Mar 16, 1999 · Engine, Transmission · CO

The complete engine failure occured gradually..the dealer never was able to diagnosis it until coolant in cylinders 1 and 4 caused the vehicle to not start. The control-trac is very disconcerting since the traction control system will not stay in 4 wheel drive when it has been selected to do so. I have turned this vehicle in for servicing for this problem on 8 occasions with no resolution....