1999 ford expedition. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle blown spark plugs. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the spark plug blew out the cylinder#8. *jb updated 09/21/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle lost power and eventually stalled. Updated 09/24/15
1999 Ford Expedition engine complaints
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After picking up laundry, on my way to staples all of the sudden I heard a loud pop, then a strong smell of gas. I pulled over, turned off truck. Turned it back on then heard a loud popping sound. Got the truck home opened the hood and noticed spark plug out of engine attached to a damaged coil. I tried to put in new spark plug but it would not screw in, the threads in cylinder head were stripped. Found out it would cost a lot of money to get cylinder head rethreaded. Wrote to ford corporate they asked me for VIN name and basic info. I found out that this is common in triton engines. It is a designer flaw in ford. Ford knew about it for years now. Spark plug blows out for no reason. After spark plug pops out a strong smell of gas comes out. This could cause engine to explode. This happens in ford triton engines. This is unsafe.
After picking up my laundry, I headed to staples while driving 45 MPH I heard a loud boom and very strong smell of gas so I pulled over turned off truck. I started again and it was a loud popping sound. I got home checked truck engine. I noticed my coil pack out and spark plug attached to it. I tried to put spark plug but the threads were all striped. I checked the inside of cylinder head could not see tried to put in a new spark plug but I can turn and turn and the spark plug would not screw in. This is dangerous because when spark plug blows out you have all the odor of gas coming out and that one spark can cause engine to blow up. I contacted ford all they took was my VIN number and name never heard from them again.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the bolts from the exhaust manifold released. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the exhaust manifold and bolts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
As I was on the highway, there was a loud blow out as I was going 60 miles per hour. This is the 4th time that I have had a problem with the coils in this truck and this time the actual spark plug blew out of the engine leaving a open hole that could ignite a fire. I have now spent over $3600 on repairs just to find out with doing some online research that ford knew of this problem for years and has been blaming the consumer for tightening the spark plugs to tight and other bull that they come up with and not taking responsibility for the cheap aluminum plugs and plug wires in their vehicle. This effect cars and truck with this engine since 1999 and goes through vehicles of 2008. A 9 year problem and the ford corporation did not do a recall. This will effect if I will be buying another ford vehicle for sure.
I have had spark plugs blow twice in this engine while driving on the highway. The last time in january 2014 that I haven't had the money to fix this time. After researching on the internet, I have found that this is an extremely common problem with this particular vehicle and ford has done nothing about it even though they know it is a common problem with their design. It is a wonder that more people haven't gotten hurt from this problem while driving on the highway.
Blew out 3 spark plugs already. Now I need to get the engine fixed and spend 50% of the trucks value, because ford rolled out a faulty design and wont own up. I've never heard of this blow out until I purchased a ford, and I've owned soo many other cars that never experienced this. This needs to be recalled by ford!
Spark plug ejected resulting in fire. Injured hand putting out said fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 MPH, the power steering assist failed. The contact also mentioned that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted after multiple attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. The contact stated that a fire originated in the engine compartment, causing the vehicle to become engulfed in flames. The flames spread rapidly and burned a portion of the contact's home. The fire department was contacted and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 240,000.
Pulling out of a convenience store we heard a funny sound and made it to a parking lot of a restaurant. Had to call the insurance company to be towed home. Found out it was spark plug that had blown out. It stripped the threads and is now going to cost a lot to get it fixed, not to mention the towing.
Vehicle ran perfect during the day. Stopped for about 1 hour around 9 pm, went to restart the engine around 10 pm, heard a loud "pop" followed by very loud flapping noise from under the hood as the engine continued to run but very rough (sounded like "blap, blap, blap......"). On investigation, found #6 spark plug had been blown completely out laying on the top of the manifold and the coil broken off its mount. The spark plug was not broken, but the threads looked a little rounded, but otherwise ok. Tried to reinstall the plug, but it never would seat and when pulled out vertically it felt like the threads were stripped in the head. Had the vehicle towed to a local ford dealership in wichita.
The odometer was rolled back by the dealer foreman motors inc. In melbourne, fl. The vehicle was listed for sale by them for $3995. Carfax.com has the last reported mileage at 241,000 on june 15, 2012. The odometer was rolled back to 212,000. Now the engine is gone after only driving it for 200 miles.
I bought this used 1999 ford expedition 5.4l and noticed a knocking first time and saw that the #3 spark plug had come unscrewed from inside, then as I replaced it the #4 came unscrewed, re screwed it back in and now the obd ii codes came up the spark plug was no longer good, as I have wanted to change the spark plugs all new I am unable to screw back in a new spark plug in #4 spark plug hole. I didn't know that spark plugs could unscrew on their own till now. I believe ford if they knew about this problem in the first place they should repair at their own cost for something they knew would happen.
Parked vehicle not running no recent work done truck just started on fire,under the hood around the brake master cylinder area.vehicle had the ford safety recall for the cruise control switch.
Cranked the truck to drive and motor began to knock and white smoke began to pour out. Engine locked up.
Truck parked, not drove for three days, alarm went off and truck burst into flames in motor area, truck total loss, found out after fire they had recall on cruise control switch, would've been nice to know, so I'm sure several people unaware.car company need to realize cars is how they make there money and our cars are the way we pay them.
While driving down the road maintain steady speed on level road number 3 sparkplug blew out breaking coil and dropping sparkplug on the road. Original sparkplugs had never been changed.
I just purchased this expedition and the number 2 spark plug ejected from the engine destroying the coil pack and stripping the threads. I have read alot about this and feel that ford should do something on this issue. So many people have spent so much money on a design failure that ford does not want to take responsibility for. I have owned numerous fords and I am very disappointed in this vehicle. Since I just got it I hope this don't happen again. It should be recalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. The contact stated that there was an abnormal vibration from the motor which was stripping the spark plugs. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed and also advised that she purchase a spark plug kit. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 135,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 134,500.
The spark plug ejected from block breaking electronic coil. Two weeks later happened again then after a heilcoil was installed and on 10/15/2011 same happens for the third time.
While moving across country my 1999 ford expedition ejected the number 3 spark plug. This situation placed my family in harm's way as it occurred on the interstate and was quite startling. The service rep was able to tell me what was wrong with my vehicle as soon as told him the make and model. The repair cost is significant, but the potential for an under hood fire caused by the fuel vapors being ignited by the ejected plug is of grave concern. Ford is keenly aware of the problem and has designed a replacement head for the vehicle, but refuses to do the honorable thing and replace it at their expense. They instead choose to profit from their customers by charging them for the repair or replacement of the cylinder heads. I find it predatorial that a car company would make a faulty product and then profit from the repair of said product. This could start a new precedent by signaling to other car companies that if you sell a defective vehicle, you can make money on the backside by charging for the repair or replacement of that part. The safety concerns that are associated with this failure are related to the loud and sudden popping sound when the plug ejects, this could easily distract a driver and could potentially lead to a fatal accident. The fuel vapors could be ignited shortly after the plug ejects and could also cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Considering the expedition carries up to 9 people the risk of a traffic fatality is increased greatly. Please hold ford accountable for their error and lets hope no one gets hurt or killed until then.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. While the vehicle was parked the contact turned on the ignition and saw smoke escaping from the hood and defrost vents. When the contact exit the vehicle looked underneath the hood, the engine was on fire. The fire department filed a report. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
Was driving along with my son in my 1999 ford expedition(eddie bauer series) when all of a sudden heard a pop took it to a mechanic and they said spark plug blew and a coil would not fix the problem they said I would need to replace the cylinder head cuz the hole was to big I had this truck for only a month and a half and I've been reading that im not the only one with this problem. Something needs to be done about this. Please!!!!!!!!
I own a 1999 eddie bauer expedition. Was at a light and turned right going about 20 miles and hour when I heard an exaggerated pop and it seemed like it rattled very loudly. This is the third time spark #3 has popped out. This is ridiculous. Worst part is that it happened at 2:00 am on a dark road. Had to get it towed to a local mechanic.
I have a 1999 ford expedition that has continuously blown spark plugs, I have had it repaired several times at a local dealership. I keep my vehicles maintained on a regular basis, and I have no warnings leading up to the spark plug blowing. I am afraid that one of these times it will blow and my engine will catch on fire. I am very disappointed with ford, that they have not done anything to resolve this issue, except to keep replacing the coil pack and spark plugs and charging me more money. This problem began in nov 2007, and I have had to have it serviced for the same issue two other times and now as of today I will have to have it repaired again. I have trust in my dealership that they are fully capable of repairing the vehicle as they have serviced my other vehicles with no other problems.
1999 ford expedition 5.4l v8 triton engine. Number 7 cylinder spark plug was ejected from the head while driving in town. Ignition coil on top of spark plug was sheared off of it's mounting on the head. Needed to use a spark plug thread repair kit to repair the threads in the head and a new ignition coil to replace to broken one. Approx $100 to repair.
Ford expedition 1999 ejected spark plug problem. After having this problem three time already, I start researching about it and seems that 100th of owner of ford expedition from 1997 to 2003 are having a recurring problem. Why is not a recall on this when hundreds of owners are spending from $300 to $700 on repairs that ford should be responsible. It is noticeable that its a manufacture problem not a customer problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. After driving all day, the vehicle was parked for a few minutes. When it was restarted, the engine suddenly caught fire. There was smoke emitting from the hood and sparks from the engine. The fire department extinguished the fire. The origin of the fire was unknown. There were no injuries. A fire report was filed. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer had been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. The contact stated that the spark plugs blew out. The dealer stated that the cylinder 7 blew out and caused a major issue. The dealer recommended that the contact purchase a new cylinder head. After the initial failure, cylinder 3 had the same failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and the current mileage was approximately 122,000.
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