Failure of the #3/#4 coil packs seem commonplace on ford expeditions primarily due to the design of the heater hose (sits above the coil pack): if the hose drips, the result is a costly repair. This problem is reported frequently on the www.xpedition.net mailing list, and finally showed up an my vehicle. There are reports on the mailing list of people having this problem multiple times (2, 3, 4..).
1999 Ford Expedition electrical complaints
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Computer system affected temperature gauge. This caused it to run hot and stall. Been to dealer 5-6 times for problem. Mechanic claimed to have repaired it each time, but problem reappeared.
While driving could smell engine burning oil which came through the vents. There was no oil leaking. Coil broke in the engine/ windshield wipers would come on by themself, while the rear wiper does not work at all/ passenger door panel was loose & came off/ electrical system would cause lights to flicker on & off, and fuel gauge failed to register the correct amount of fuel when filled.
Vehicle continually experiences a no start/turn over condition, consumer can jump the vehicle with cables and it is fine, this situation happens speratically, dealer does not know what the problem is, they have replaced the module, however it still continues.
Tire defect: driving under normal conditions with my family of five we heard a "bang" and realized the rear right tire had blown. Because of the severity of the blow out we felt immediately that this was a manufacturing defect and expressed our concern to nemer ford. The ford expedition has never been used for any off-road purpose. Nemer ford refused to do anything and simply referred us to the firestone dealer. We contacted our local firestone dealer and they told us it must have been punctured, which we knew was not true. We have not replaced the tire and still have the original tire to prove to someone that the tire is defective! Firestone told us we needed to purchase another tire, I will not risk my family's safety by purchasing another firestone product.( dot number: tire size: p265/70r )
Engine suddenly running very rough and engine check light on. Dealer investigation showed coolant leak on coil pack 4. Coil pack removed and replaced and hose clamp tightened. Repair was not done as a defect although many other vehicles have had the same problem.
The heater hose dripped antifreeze on to a coil causing damage. Yh
Only a very small area on steering wheel is designated for horn. Have been in several situatoins where I needed to honk the horn quickly and hit the steering wheel hard with palm of hand and the horn did not sound. You must look down and find the tiny horn symbols that are the same color as the steering wheel and press hard with one or two fingers. Not a very user-friendly design to say the least. The ford dealer and ford customer service refuse to acknowledge any issue with the horn design.
Vehicle was parked in school parking lot and the vehicle just started up with no keys in the ignition. The second time this happened the vehicle was parked in a grocery store parking lot. Consumer went in, came out, and the truck was running. Key was in the consumer's pocket. This has happened at least five times. Contacted the dealer. They admitted there was a problem, but couldn't resolve it.
Vehicle vibration at speeds of 65 MPH or higher. Burning smells coming from under hood and vehicle smoke from under hood.
On sunday windshield wipers started goinig crazy.they started to go on and off for 5 minutes after several attempts to shut them off.finally my husband pulled over and turned the car off, and the wipers shut off.the dealer was not notified .on tuesday at about 7:56 am I was driving to go to a gas station and as I was turning to the left I heard a loud sound that sounded like an explosion and the truck turned off.I tried tunring the car on since I have had problems with the car turning off before and I realized that the car was smoking fron the inside.I tried to open the door from outside they did not open. So in fear that the car would blow up that I tried to start the car and it started. I opened the door quickly before the car blew up.then the the plastic started to burn under the running board and by the time the fire dept came the inside of the car was on fire.the car was towed to the dealership.the inside of the car was destroyed.
I was driving to nyc and went to park in a rest area and as I was turning to park the car shut off.I turned it on again and it was fine.one hour later again while driving and making a right turn the light in the dash board turned on and the radio shut off and then it the truck drove fine.the next day I went over a small break on the road and the lights on the dash board went on and the radio off and like always I had no problems driving it home.on 10-30-99 I was driving and I could not go faster than 35 miles it felt like the car lock or I was driving in neutral and all the sudden the truck took speed and it was driving fine until I tried turning right the stering wheel became hard to turn and it was making a click click sound when I turn the stering wheel to the right.iwas able to drive home as long as I didn't turn right.after I park the car I turn the wheel to the right and it continued on making the click click sound.
Windshield wiper light goes on and chimes whenever it feels like it. All parts have been replaced 3 times and the problem still has not been fixed. The dealer know states that they do not have a fix for this yet ; they will contact me when there is a fix. In the meantime, I am driving a car that distracts every day with this sensor light and chiming. The will not allow me to leave my car a fourth time for repair. I think this is due to the ca lemon law. Help!!!!! What are my rights-what can I do?
The design flaw of the horn is difficult to find in an emercency which possibly could prevent an accident.
Whenever the horn, located on steering wheel, is hit with heal on heal it fails to work. Only it has worked when small picture of horn was located & pressed. Location of horn is hazardous to driver. Difficult to use in case of emergency.
When vehicle began to move transmission began to slip. When stopping one can feel the transmission jerking. Dealership changed the spark plug and the hose clamp, (2) test drove vehicle, and recognized the slipping, but could not remedy the problem. (3) engineer checked transmission and it was okay. Second engineer tested and said it was normal. Manufacturer said if brakes fail they would be able to fix them.
Experiencing intermittent problem with all exterior lights going out on two occasions. Dealer notified.
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