1997 Ford Expedition fuel system problems

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 260,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap separated from the vehicle due to rusting of the sub frame area. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 260.000. Updated 9/4/14

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 260,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap became separated from the vehicle due to rusting of the sub frame area. The area that was attached to the strap to the secure the fuel tank was the affected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 260,000. Updated 09/05/14

Filed Oct 19, 2011 · Fuel system · FL · fire

I pulled up to my house and after exiting the vehicle it began smoking then caught a fire under hood. Fire was put out with water hose.

Filed Oct 17, 2011 · Body, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps fractured as a result of corrosion. The contact mentioned that the frame on the driver side was also affected by corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and advised that the vehicle could not be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 45,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2011 · Fuel system · DE

The straps holding the gas tank in place have rusted out causing the gas tank to separate from the vehicle.

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 Jun 21, 2008 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · DE · fire

My truck caught on fire when I was taking my grandchildren home I later found out that it was the fuel rail that caught fire while driving the night it happen I had it towed home.

Filed Feb 16, 2004 · Electrical, Fuel system · 105,000 miles · UT

I have owened a 1997 ford expedition for 1 year. In this time I have had the same problem twice. The spark plugs come loose from the piston head and are blown out and damage the coil pack. There is then un-burnt fuel coming from the piston chamber and the spark plug is still firing with the possiblity of a fire. The dealership has told me that this is a known and addressed issue by ford motor company, but ford will only pay for repairs upto 75,000 miles. This last time this happened it damaged the head and will require major repairs. I am mostly concerned with the fire saftey and believe that this should be a manditory recall.

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Fuel system · OR

The vehicle experienced a fuel delivery problem which affected the engine and caused it to shift erratically and hesitate. Nlm

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.