1998 Ford Expedition fuel system problems

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · CT

Upon inspection of the underside of my vehicle while changing my oil, I observed that the rear strap of my fuel tank had rusted through on one side and was no longer securing my fuel tank in place. I have since purchased replacement fuel tank straps and upon researching guidance for replacing the straps, I found many articles online regarding a fuel tank strap recall for 1997-2001 f150's, however it appears that the expeditions, which are very similar to the f-150's, were not covered by this recall. I'm very lucky that I found the rusted strap before the tank dropped and potentially ruptured, causing injury to me, my wife and our infant son. If the gas tank strap recall cannot be extended to cover expeditions, I would at least like to know the reason why the expeditions are not covered. Thank you.

Filed Apr 1, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 260,159 miles · OH · fire

While driving down the road, my 98 ford expedition spark plug blew out and caused a small fire in the engine compartment.

Filed Nov 17, 2012 · Fuel system, Suspension · 138,008 miles · MA

While driving through a parking lot the drive shaft dropped out. It was later determined the rear lower trailing support arms on both the left and right side had rusted through causing them to break apart. This resulted in the rear axle shifting and the drive shaft snapping away from the rear axle. If this happened at a high speed this incident could have resulted in loss of life, severe injuries and property damage.

Filed Oct 20, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 296,770 miles · VA

Spark plug keeps coming out and if you don't stop and pull over immediately it can cause a fire due to ges coming out of the hole and getting on a hot engine.

Filed Jun 28, 2012 · Fuel system · 132,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. The contact stated that there were strong fuel fumes coming into the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who ran a diagnostic test but could not locate the failure. The mechanic replaced the fuel cap and the fuel filter but the smell continued. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2011 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. The contact stated that the fuel tank ruptured and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that both fuel straps was also rusted. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The manufacturer advised that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2011 · Fuel system, Suspension · NY

Rear lower trailing arms rusted completely thru gas tank straps rusted thru.

Filed Nov 16, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 145,000 miles · TX

I was driving @ 70mph down interstate 10 in seguine texas when the sparkplug on my 1998 ford expedition blew out of the head, destroying the coil, plug and wire. The vehicle interior filled with gas fumes and the vehicle started to knock very loudly. I was able to stop the vehicle prior to the fuel vapors igniting, however this was extremely dangerous as my wife and children were in the vehicle with me. After researching I have found that this problem is common with the ford 5.4 triton engines. The mechanic I took the vehicle to explained that the aluminum heads do not mesh with the steel spark plugs and eventually tear all the threads out of the head and shoot the plug out of the hole. The head of the vehicle had to be removed and machined at a cost of 1400$.

Filed Sep 24, 2010 · Fuel system · 138,000 miles · ME

The gas tank straps on my 1998 ford expedition rusted through. Luckily I noticed the gas tank was hanging down from the truck before taking it on an extended trip. Upon further inspection, the cross-frame support rail that holds the gas tank strap was also rusted through.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Fuel system · 200,100 miles · CA

1998 ford expedition #3 spark plug exploded resulting in vehicle requiring $1,000.00 in repairs