While driving vehicle engine check light comes on and remains on. This causes vehicle to act as if it's going to stall out when its idling too long at stop lights or stop signs. Has happened so far 5 times. Had taken to dealership 4 times, each time mechanic replaced a coil pack. Light would go out, but after 2 weeks would return again. *ak
1997 Ford Expedition engine complaints
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While driving front differential crank case started to leak fluid. Wheel well was being coated with fluid. Had contacted manufacturer and informed consumer that he knew the problem. Had a fix for problem, but no recall issued. *ak the crankcase bleed valve was moved from the bottom of the differntial to the top.
The firewall heater hose connectors in the area of the #4 coil pack on many expedition with the 5.4l v-8 will leak hot coolant on the #4 cylinder coil pack. This will lead to the failure of this coil pack. Failure of this coil pack causes a severve engine miss and loss of performance. Failure on highway can make vehicle unsafe. Ford is aware of the problem but is not provding a permanent fix.
While traveling with cruise control engaged cruise control unit would not disengage to slow down for an exit. Consumer has replaced motor three times.
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.
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.
In idle the engine can not hold a smooth idle at 1400 RPM. The dealer service dept. Claims it's the egr valve opening and closing. When driving, this problem does not allow the engine to run smooth and affects power at a range of 1400-1700 RPM depending on loading on the engine (I.e. Towing a trailer, driving up hill...). This is occurs constantly and affects the performance of the vehicle in all driving conditions. The dealer has attempted six times to correct the problem without success. The korum ford service manager mike powers admitted it being a defect since they weren't able to correct it. Ford has chosen not to take any action to commit to fixing it or providing a fair replacement of the vehicle. I have found one other documented case of this problem on the web.
Aluminum head failure, again (dot number: 0 tiresize: 0)
Charcoal cannister on fuel tank clogs w/ dirt from gravel road, causes engine light to come on. I paid to replaced it with a re-designed part & dealer still repeatedly has to clean new 1 out. He says this happens to 97s & 98s. This is a pressure relief valve. Now I'm told to buy another new one with no guarantee it won't clog. I'm driving with it clogged. Who knows if pressure will build in the tank. Complaints to ford have been useless. I live in the country. Cannot avoid gravel road. This SUV is advertised to handle this kind of driving. Our ford pickup and jeep cherokee don't do this. I want ford to come up a part that works.
We were informed by ritar ford that the reason the engine" check light came on ,was caused by water dripping from the air conditioner line onto the oxygen sensor. We were also informed that t.s.b.# 00-1-7 would alleviate the problem by re-routing the line so the water would not drip on the oxygen sensor . However even though we purchased e.s.p. (extended warranty protection) this repair was not covered because we exceeded 36,000 miles. I feel as we were "ripped-off being asked to pay for a obvious engineering shortfall by ford motor company . Aside from the engineering problem, a pontental enviromental problem is possible due to the failure of the oxygen sensor.
The head gasket failed, dealership completed repair without charge.
While making a turn vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Dealer replaced 2 iac valves. There is a back order on this part. Please provide further information.
Would hear noises in the engine. Front drive serpentine belt keeps breaking. Has taken vehicle to dealer's at least 12 times for problem. Also, the crankshaft/ pulley tensioner would loosen & the vaccum to the brakes. Would not have any brakes due to lack of pressure.
Rear sway bar fell out of bushing, making difficult to control. Engine has rough idle.roof rack fell off due to screws that hold rack to roof were not installed.exterior moldings and glass trim discolored.passenger power window sticks and squeaks.serpentine belt noisy upon cold morning starts.
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
Oil seal/grease retainer--oil leaked.
Buzzing or vibrating noise at idle in exhaust system emminating from underneath front seat area. I've been to two dealerships multiple times and have not been able to get the problem corrected.
The tail pipe separated from the muffler & fell off. Dealer referred owner to muffler shop. They welded pipe on & it fell off sometimes later again.
On many occasions vehicle experienced vibration which resulted in loss of idle strength, causing failure.
Emergency brake in for repairs on several occasions due to failure, however not able to be rectified. Mjs
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....
In two weeks time, I have had my engine completely fail while exiting
Exhaust system experiencing noise.
While parked for short period of time the vehicle exploded and caused a fire without prior warning. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem .
While driving vehicle engine shut down . Cause of problem defective crankshaft seal. Also tie rod end was never connected to vehicle at the factory.
While driving slowly in the rain, the vehicle suddenly went into a skid. During the skid, the vehicle shutdown with no power steering or ABS, giving owner no indication. The engine check light came on after vehicle shutdown and remained on for a couple of days. Manufacturer will be notified. *ak
Serpentine belt failure.
Engine: driving approximately 45mph and attempting to slow down to make a turn and the vehicle just cuts off without any warning. Took to dealer and was told they were aware of the problem, but have no way of correcting it at this time.
Engine push rod failure.
After the check engine light came on, the vehicle suddenly stopped, causing accident.
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