1997 Ford Expedition: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Sep 30, 2015 · Steering · 134,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 35 MPH, there was a knocking noise coming from the steering wheel and noticed the steering wheel was becoming loose. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intermediate shaft was loose. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v196000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Engine · GA

I currently own a 1997 ford expedition that keeps spitting out spark plugs! !st time was cylinder #3 then #7, then on 3-6-2014 it was #8 then on 03/14/14 #2 after starting the engine with the hood open looking for what I thought sounded like a vacuum leak or valve tick only to have the spark plug blow out and almost take out my eye!!! Ford has known for years that there are millions of vehicles out there especially from 1997 through 2005 and still have done nothing to assist in either fixing the problem or compensating people for their losses due to this crap design they came out with that only has the heads of the motor holding the spark plug in with 4 threads!! I am told that they do not have a recall because they believe there is no eminent danger involved with the malfunction of this defect?? What about - hey the motor is running so the fuel injector is spewing out fuel all over the motor when the plug shoots out like a rocket and then knocks someone's eye out? Fire did u say?? Eye out?? Naaah no problem!!! I am also told from my mechanic that I will have to live with this because even if you replace the heads that hold the plugs in you will only have the same problem again down the line. This is not an answer. Ford needs to step up and fix the problem, make a recall, redesign the heads and stop with the b.s. Before someone gets hurt bad!!! Too much time and $$$ lost from having this problem go to the shop every [xxx] few miles not to mention the time and $$$ I am loosing from work - just fix it ford!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Engine · 238,340 miles · GA

I currently own a 1997 ford expedition that keeps spitting out spark plugs! !st time was cylinder #4 then #5, then today 2-3-2014 I met with #3 after starting the engine with the hood open looking for what I thought sounded like a vacuum leak or valve tick only to have the spark plug blow out and almost take out my eye!!! Ford has known for years that there are millions of vehicles out there especially from 1997 through 2005 and still have done nothing to assist in either fixing the problem or compensating people for their losses due to this crap design they came out with that only has the heads of the motor holding the spark plug in with 4 threads!! I am told that they do not have a recall because they believe there is no eminent danger involved with the malfunction of this defect?? What about - hey the motor is running so the fuel injector is spewing out fuel all over the motor when the plug shoots out like a rocket and then knocks someone's eye out? Fire did u say?? Eye out?? Naaah no problem!!! I am also told from my mechanic that I will have to live with this because even if you replace the heads that hold the plugs in you will only have the same problem again down the line. This is not an answer. Ford needs to step up and fix the problem, make a recall, redesign the heads and stop with the b.s. Before someone gets hurt bad!!! Too much time and $$$ lost from having this problem go to the shop every [xxx] few miles not to mention the time and $$$ I am loosing from work - just fix it ford!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 19, 2007 · Engine · 188,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. The dealer informed the contact that the manifold bolts have rusted out and need to be rebuilt and re-drilled. The vehicle was not included in any recalls. The contact heard a ticking sound coming from the passenger side of the motor due to the manifold rusting. The noise ceases when the vehicle heats up. The current mileage is 190,000 and failure mileage was 188,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2003 · Suspension · RI

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning a knocking noise was coming from underneath the vehicle. Also, there was vibrations coming though the steering column.

Filed Jun 11, 2003 · Engine, Suspension · MI

When I take off the gas is sticky and takes alot to get it going, when turning from stop my rear end vibrates like it's going to fall off. Aready had the transmission replaced by the dealer ship I got the car from. Driver side window clunks when rolling down, motor makes a knocking noise when cold. I just don't expect this kind of problems when you pay alot of money for a nice car.

Filed Nov 29, 2002 · Engine · MD

Cold engine knock continues after ten minute warm up and ten minute drive time. Contacted ford, no help. Dt

Filed Oct 23, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · AK

Brakes were squeaky and felt spongy, addressed twice, rotors were out by -0.05. Engine exihibit 'piston slap' documented from day one, dealer stated it may be attributed to octane level, informed by second dealer to downshift, that it will not harm engine, road test by technician diagnosed the PCM was adjusting to load!!nowhere to secure child seat in third row.heater replaced twice with windows fogging creating poor visibility.second row single seat fell back upon acceleration,knocking passenger's head back, was stuck and would not reset until pushed very, very hard. Interior dash and headliner squeaks, horseshoe molding tabs around stereo wore through and rattles

Filed Aug 19, 1998 · Transmission · PA · 1 injury

While idling in park transmission jumped out of park gear into reverse, damaging door and knocking consumer to the ground. Qcaw