1999 Ford Expedition: engine failure

Filed Mar 19, 2010 · Engine · 11,500 miles · CA

Engine blew out a sparkplug just like the other reports. Cost me around 900.00 get running again. Mechanic told me ford knows about this problem because they a repair kit just for this problem.

Filed Feb 28, 2010 · Engine · 143,122 miles · SC · fire

1999 ford expedition with the 5.4l triton engine blew out a factory installed original spark plug causing a engine fire. This seems to be common among this particular engine. Ford will not acknowledge a defect in the design, but online research concludes this problem is widespread and very dangerous. Ford should be compelled to recall these engines and repair or replace the engine at no cost to the customer.

Filed Sep 10, 2009 · Engine · 60,000 miles · NC

Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. The contact stated that intermittently the vehicle stalls without any prior warnings. In 2004, a technician concluded that the engine compressor strips the spark plug thread, which causes the plugs to eject. He then replaced the engine head, and ECM at an expense of $2,200.00. The failure resurfaced so he took the vehicle back to a repair facility.a mechanic replaced the spark plug wires with a special thread, at an expense of $1,600.00. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. The current mileage was 125,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

Filed Apr 24, 2009 · Engine · 109,000 miles · KY

I have a 1999 ford expedition, triton v8 engine, it has 100,000 miles, I have taken very good care of this car. Change the oil every 3000 and ect. About 6 months ago my spark plug shot out causing severe damage, it cost me 460.00. 2 days ago I was coming home on the expressway when another shot out causing me to go from 60miles to 40 where I almost got hit by a truck! What is going on? I'm told that this has been happening for years. How can there not of been a recall on this engine defect. And now im out 500.00 again and my worry is I still have 6 more plugs to go, the mechanics have to get a special repair kit from ford. I am so upset, this is not fair that ford will not recall this engine and either repair the defects or pony up a new engine? But they will pay 12months of a car payment if you buy a new car and lose your job????? Something has to be done about this. I could of been killed by that truck from slowing down so fast. Thank god I was in the right lane. Any suggestions? It's only 10 years old and in excellent condition!

Filed Nov 6, 2008 · Engine · 105,000 miles · OR

Driving home from doctor visit, heard a loud pop, and lost power, very loud engine noise as if I had no exhaust. Mechanic looked at it apparently the engine blew out a spark plug making it necessary to replace the cylinder head since it stepped the treads. And also broke the coil. Am on disability and fixed income, the repair cost is so high I have to wait and be without a car. Do not know what to do. The mechanic told me it is a common problem with this vehicle and ford. And I researched the web and found out that many others experienced the same thing. Furthermore when going to ford for repair, they say that the new head is a improved version. So if it is an "improved" version that mean that they know that there is a problem with the product to begin with. Ford should replace the faulty heads at no cost to vehicle owner.

Filed Aug 1, 2008 · Engine · 106,000 miles · ID

I own a 1999 ford expedition and my family has experienced (3) blown spark plugs! The triton engines ford makes have aluminum heads and spark plugs are blowing out. On may 6, 2008 was my first experience (cost $273.03) replaced helie coil. July 18th 2nd blowout with 3 young children late at night. Police officer has had 2 blown spark plugs on his ford! (cost $1,502.02) had to remove head. #3 blowout last night pulling into my driveway with family on board. I will not take this vehicle anywhere again as these explosions can cause a car fire and I will not risk that or being stranded in remote camping area. I have wrote a letter to ford board of directors- called ford directly and at this time there is "no customer satisfaction programs" according to "amy" my case girl. Google "ford triton engine blown spark plugs" and you will see the many consumers frustrated and experiencing this. If my car catches fire and my family is injured or killed I will hold you and ford personally liable as this is my written notification of this defect. There needs to be a recall and it needs to happen now!

Filed Dec 6, 2007 · Engine · 150,000 miles · OR

I own a 1999 ford expedition. Yesterday, my fiance and kids were on their way to school when the engine failed. Upon inspection, we found that the engine had ejected the #3 spark plug on the passenger side. This caused the coil pack to "shatter" as well as the plug cable attached to it. I've done extensive searching on the subject, and there have been incidents reported of fires caused by these plug ejections. Also, hundreds of consumers have been stuck with repair costs of several thousand dollars. This is a common problem and should be addressed as a recall. Lives are at risk.

Filed Apr 11, 2007 · Engine · 110,000 miles · NY

Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. He was having problems with the aluminum head spark plugs, the number 3 & 4 cylinder failed, and the mechanic told him it was a design flaw. The failure was caused by not having enough thread in the aluminum spark plug head. He needed a new engine or a head job. It will cost him over $3000. He stated that there was a service bulletin for this problem. The current and failure mileage were both 110,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Suspension · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the air suspension seized because the ball joints were detaching. After the suspension seized the check suspension light illuminated.

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Engine · 140,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where they determined the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. Although repair was made, the check engine light illuminated a second time. The vehicle was taken to the dealership this time where they determined the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced therefore causing a need to replace the engine.

Filed Jun 6, 2006 · Engine · 128,068 miles · MO

Approximately at 8 am, my wife was driving to work when she heard a loud bang under the hood of the car. She was driving a 1999 ford expedition. The engine started making a very loud popping noise. After arriving and starting the car to hear what was going on, I knew what the problem was. 5 years ago I drove a 1999 f250 ford with a v10 and it did the same thing. The local dealership agreed a spark plug had blown out of the engine on the expedition on the #3 cylinder. They repaired it by putting a plug insert (heli-coil) in. They put the insert in while the head was still on the vehicle. Now three weeks later the rods on #3 and #7 pistons are bent and the vehicle is inoperable. The dealership only option to us was to replace the engine at a cost of nearly $4,500.

Filed Nov 22, 2005 · Engine · 64,405 miles · WI

My '99 ford expedition 5.4l engine blew out a spark plug. Current mileage is 64,400 miles.