1997 Ford Expedition: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 16, 2010 · Engine · 128,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. While driving 60 MPH, the dashboard components failed. Within seconds, the vehicle stalled. The dealer advised that the failure was due to fluid leaking into the engine. The vehicle was neither diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were 128,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle attempted to stall while driving 10 MPH and there was a leak in the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to midas for an oil change and the vehicle began to stall immediately after it was serviced. The contact took the vehicle back to midas three times after it stalled. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed a coil pack. The mechanic performed a tune up and that the spark plugs were damaged. The cylinder head also needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The contact was told by ford a representative that the ford expedition spark plugs recall was closed. The current mileage was approximately 132,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Electrical · 60,132 miles · MA

I am original owner of my 1997 expedition, which just turned 60000. Driving at night, the dashboard lights flickered. Stopped the truck and it stalled. When trying to restart, battery did not have enough joice to turn engine. When hooking up jumper cables, the starter engaged by itself, without key in ignition, engine started, but starter remained engaged for a few minutes. Engine idled, but when headlights were turned on engine stalled. When trying to restart, nothing happened when turning key, even with jumper cables connected to a good battery. Had to have it towed. Mechanic had to replace ground wire, starter, starter soleniod, starter cable, alternator, battery, and lockout sensor. Mechanic said he has replaced many ground wires on these trucks, but typically only ground wire, starter solenoid, & battery. My truck was the worst effected. How can I find out if there is any action that can be taken against ford for this very expensive fault ?

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Engine · MN

Around 60 MPH vehicle feels like it's shifting/ jerks, then stalls. Dealer cannot find problem, stated that water was getting in the engine.

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Engine · CO

Vehicle stalled at 55 MPH. After inspecting vehicle dealer determined there was no oil in engine and one rod had blown. Dash indicator did not show low oil prior to this incident. Engine needed to be replaced.

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · MD

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

Filed May 23, 2001 · Transmission · MD

Intermittently vehicle will stall out and die when coming to a stop due to transmission sensor. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

Filed Dec 1, 2000 · Electrical · CA

While driving about 65-70 MPH vehicle suddenly stalled, and all light on dashboard were on/off. Driving off the road had to turn off ignition switch. Then turn it back on, and it worked as normal. Taken vehicle to dealer three times.

Filed Oct 12, 2000 · Fuel system · FL

If vehicle is on an incline in a nose-down position, either idling or turned off, it runs out of gas even if the tank is more than 1/4 full. It appears that the design of the fuel tank / fuel intake system is flawed. Gas cannot move from the tank to the engine if vehicle is on an incline. Vehicle has stalled in traffic on hills, and has failed to start if left parked nose-down on an incline. Again this happens with more than 1/4 tank of gas in tank.

Filed Dec 6, 1999 · Acceleration, Engine · SC

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.

Filed Sep 3, 1997 · Electrical · NC

Electrical failures caused vehicle to stall in traffic many times.

Filed Jul 18, 1997 · Electrical · GA

Vehicle stalls, stutters and hesitates while driving, rendering vehicle hard to steer.