1998 Ford Expedition: sudden loss of power

Filed May 22, 2009 · Engine · 113,000 miles · AZ

1998 ford expedition with 5.4 l engine. #3 spark plug blew out of engine suddenly, causing severe noise, rough running, and loss of power. Mileage: 113,000 miles. Repair: $400 for retaping head, placing insert, replacing plug and coil.

Filed Mar 11, 2008 · Engine · 110,000 miles · MA

My 1998 ford expedition blew out a spark plug on the highway while I had my baby daughter in the truck. I lost power and had to swerve into the slow lane almost causing multiple accidents . This is the 2nd time this has happened and still no recall.

Filed Oct 10, 2005 · Engine · 84,000 miles · CA

On july 1, 2003 while driving on freeway I heard a loud pop followed by a loss of power. I had the vehicle towed to galpin ford. I was told the #2 spark plug blew through the head gasket. Total repairs paid were $4059.99. Approx. 1 month later spark plug #4 on the other head blew. Not wanting another 4 grand bill I towed the vehicle to dodge brothers where I was charged $402.95 to insert a heli-coil for the one spark plug hole. On 11/10 a 3rd plug bew. Knowing that I still had two more plugs that could blow my wife towed vehicle back to galpin. When told repairs would be in excess of $2500.00 she broke down and got them to reduce the cost to $874.00. Total costs with tow and rental 5,736.94.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Engine · 93,000 miles · CA

Dt: contact stated while wife was driving a 1998 ford expedition a spark plug blew out from engine. The consumer states wife heard a loud noise coming from the engine and the vehicle kept running, but it lost power and was misfiring. A certified mechanic stated the number four spark blew out on the passenger side due to a defective cylinder head. And stated there is not enough thread on the block to hold the spark plug in. The consumer states this has never happened to his vehicle before. The vehicle has now been repaired by having metal jackets put into the cylinders and also had the cylinders rethreaded. The service dealer stated it would cost approximately $2,000 to repair the vehicle.

Filed Oct 30, 2003 · Engine · 120,000 miles · MD

While driving consumer heard a tapping sound coming from the engine. Consumer continued driving when the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Afterwards, vehicle lost power. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealership.

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Engine · CA

Consumer states the spark plugs pops out of engine causing the vehicle to lose power. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Jul 12, 2002 · Electrical · LA

The vehicle lost power while consumer was traveling due to a defective ignition switch. The loss of power resulted in brake and steering failures.

Filed Sep 17, 2001 · Engine · RI

While driving crankshaft/ pulley snapped off the motor. Lost all power to vehicle. After towing vehicle to mechanic, there was not a reason for crankshaft to snap.

Filed Feb 1, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Driving 70 MPH on interstate and lost power steering, while passing slower vehicle. Cj