1 engine blew-100 deductible 2 electrical,lights wont go off - 3 electrical,radio/windshield wipers inop-4 transmission leak-5 transmission going bad-6 alternator bad all within a year and 4 months, been walking more than riding, have not enjoyed truck yet, scared to drive past 200 miles out I got a real lemon that I still have to pay 535 for, I hate ford, will never buy another if it was free, going to iraq, but ill be back 4 justice....
1999 Ford Expedition engine complaints
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While I was driving on the expressway at expressway speeds all of a sudden there was a pop sound and the vehicle lost power and started vibrating badly. When got vehicle to mechanic by tow truck because vehicle had no power, it was revealed to me that the spark plug was blown out the head of the motor. It was the 3rd plug on the passenger side. My vehicle has a complete extended warranty but the warranty company claims that this is due to a loose spark plug. They are the original factory plugs supposedly you don't have to touch them for 100,000 miles. My mechanic states that this happened due to a defect in the head because he not only spoke to ford mechanics but has seen this before. This is a common problem, upon researching this myself I found many other people on the internet with this same problem,at the same exact site on the motor. This is a problem with the head of the motor and my warranty company should fix my truck because this is a covered item it is the engine block that malfunctioned , not the spark plug!!!! Please help because this is a very costly repair.
I purchased my 1999 ford expedition used, with 50,140 miles on it. I also purchased an esp warranty plan. My engine always had a knock when cold.I thought that was "normal". On the week of april 12th, the engine knock became severe and the vehicle had been using more oil than usual. I brought it to johnson ford for repair. My service advisor told me not to worry, I had the best warranty plan there is, and that this is a very common problem with the 5.4 engines.he even told me that he spends much time calling in similiar claims. The diagnosis was "spun rod bearings". After two weeks, my claim was "denied", and I removed the vehicle from the dealership after a $6400.00 estimate for a new motor. I brought the vehicle to a reputable independent, and had to purchase a used motor for my ford. After much research, I have found that numerous people have had complaints about defects in the 5.4 ltr engine. I find it very frustrating to have spent $1100.00 on a rental car, $4300.00 on repairs, and $335.00 to johnson ford to tell me that my engine failed. (I knew that when I brought it in!) in addition to that, I spent $2395.00 on an esp warranty that was of no use to me. Johnson ford is claiming that my engine failure was due to lack of maintenance. Mobile tech (the independent) has stated that my engine was sludge free, and that their opinion is that is was not lack of maintenance. I have written at least 20 letters to the dealership, the bbb, and different departments of ford motor company since april 30th and am getting no answers or satisfaction. The motor remains at mobile tech as I have requested an examination, again, from ford motor company. To date, I have been repeatedly denied my request.
In dec of 2003 we had a spark plug foul out, now 6 months later we are informed that we had a right side head gasket blown and a power steering pump leaking.
While driving to myrtle beach I heard a loud bang under the hood.I had the truck towed to a ford dealer where they told me the spark plug blew out of the cylinder head.I have read many complaints about this issue on the internet. I feel this is a safety issue due to the strong smell of gasoline when this happens.ford said they will do nothing and it will cost me 3600.00 to fix this. Who says even after replacing the head it wont happen again and again. I am disgusted with the whole thing. I think ford should step up to the plate and fix this problem.
I own the infamous 1999 ford expedition with the head gasket oil leak. Though I loved this car from the day I purchased it new up until the time at 50,000 miles the oil started to leak. It is well maintained and babied, so for something as serious as this to happen to all of us who own these vehicles disappoints me. Ford would only pay for half of the repair, but I believe this should be a recall because of the seriousness of the problem.a head gasket blowing? The heads are also defective from what I have read. That is not your average repair. I don't have the money to replace something that was installed defective to begin with. I guess I will continue to stuff a rag up under the leak until ford feels like taking reponsibility for its failures.
#3 spark plug blew out at 67,000 miles. Original plugs from manufacture with all factory parts. Spoke with several ford mechanics and others who have extensive work on this problem. Ford acknowledges no design errors. I found online that this has happened to several ford owners with the 5.4 l v8 and the v10 engine and on occasion with 4.6l v8. This appears to me to be a design flaw that ford should have recalled.
Engine idling louder than normal. Needed a valve asy-idle air control. I know 3 people that had the same problem with their expedition and they had the work done in the last 3 weeks.
Engine was leaking oil. Dealership replaced the head gasket. However, oil leak recurred. Currently, dealership indicated that engine head was whopping and causing the oil to leak.
About a year ago the cylinder head gasket on our 1999 ford expedition was replaced due to leaking oil, by the dealership. The mileage was 35,000. Now a year later, while traveling at 70 MPH. On the freeway, a spark plug blew out of the same right cylinder. The loud noise and clatter caused a knee jerk response,almost causing an accident. The vehicle's mileage is now only 46,000. We feel that ford should do the responsible thing and recall these 5.4 l engines with the aluminum cylinder heads and and replace them with a better design with safety in mind. If you check other consumer compaints, you will see that this is not an isoleted incident.
Right side oil leak from head gasket.
I purchased a 1999 expediton. And shortly after buying it notice a tapping noise that goes away after about 2-3 minutes of warm up. I believe ther is other problems causing this. My major complaint is with the constant oil leak on the righthand side head gasket. The is a constant leak of oil down ont the exhaust manifold and catalyst converter,causing a possible fire hazard. I have read of over 53 other compalints for the same problem and question why ford has not recalled this problem. It all comes down to economics, I feel the are quick to fix small problems I.e... Trailer hitches and wiring problems, but when it comes to a known manf. Defect in these particular engines ford is not willing to stand behind there work. Iwould like to see n.h.t.s.a force ford to correct this problem. If people are spending over 25,000 for a vehicle they should have the piece and mind that their families will live long enough to pay off the vehicle. My point is that I am a u.s. Marine and my life is at danger whenever we go off to war and its a possiabilty that my life can be ended by a single bullet, and I am willing to make that sacarfice. But I never thought I would be ask to die in my vehicle on the open roads in the land of the free. The way I see it ford is willing to save a few dollars by not accepting responsiabity of this known defect. But my wife, 5 year old daugter, 3 year old son, and 2 year old son should mean alot more than $1800- $5000 saved by them not fixing the problem. I would really like to see what can be done to remedy this situation. And if they still refuse to fix the problem lets just send all the iraqi's and terrorist a free 99 ford expediton that should solve our war on terrorism... Not so respectfully submitted, gunnery sergeant united states marines.
Approximately 2 weeks ago, I noticed a burning smell/oil leak in my 1999 expedition. I promptly took it in to my mechanic to be diagnosed. It was determined that it had a leaking head gasket (this engine has only 46,000 miles on it, and the vehicle has been extremely well maintained). I spent many hours on the phone with ford, but was told they would not help. Feeling stuck, I went ahead and authorized my mechanic to go ahead and fix the head gasket at our expense (of nearly $2000)! Unfortunately, this nightmare only got worse! Yesterday, my mechanic informed me that while tearing down the engine to get to the head gasket, he determined that the timing chain has worn clear into the guides/tensioners. He (and 2 other qualified mechanics) have stated that there is no explanation for this other than defective manufacturing. There is nothing I could have done to have caused this. The cost to repair this problem would be an additional $1500, now putting my total at nearly $3500! Both the mechanic and I spent much of yesterday on the telephone (yet again) with ford, but they are still refusing to take any responsibility for these faulty engines! It sickens me that they can charge $40,000 for a vehicle, then not be made to stand behind them! I have been absolutely amazed at how many other reports I am reading (here and elsewhere) about this very same problem occurring with the head gaskets. Why hasn't ford been required to fix this problem? This expedition was my "dream" car that I saved 2 years to buy. I cannot even begin to tell you how much that dream car has turned into a nightmare!! Please make ford take responsibility for these defective engines!!
Follw up on letter dated oct. 7, 2002 1999 ford expedition. Nvs-216, mek, ref. # 567329. No components mentioned. The consumer called into the hotline to indicate that the engine was replaced because of a snapped intake valve that was laying against the piston.
We bought a 1999 ford expedition eddie bauer almost a year ago. The day we bought it we noticed a burnt oil smell. The dealer replaced the head gasket. Now almost a year later, we blew a spark plug and need a new head. Dealer says that the head gasket and head are not related???? I was told that this car has these problems because of aluminum heads..I want the dealer to replace it, I am willing to pay more for a new one, but I am not willing to repair it and take a loss! Help!!
Right cylinder head warped, required replacement, ford and dealer refused to cover.
Consumer complained about a consistent problem with the engine check light in 1999, ford, expedition. Every time engine light was on vehicle hesitated/shook. Dealer replaced engine sensor, but problem still occurring.
While driving my 1999 ford expedition 5.4l on the interstate at 55 MPH, a heard a noise which at first felt like something caught in the fan, but was alter determined that a spark plug #2 passenger side had blown out and broken off the coil causing contact with the 2 fuel rail. I have discovered that this is a common problem amongst ford triton engine owners and the aluminum head is inadequate in keeping the spark plugs intact after 50, 00 miles or so due to a design defect. As I understand it, ford has re-designed the head on newer models, but has not issued a recall for this defect. I feel that a recall is necessary because the coil can damage the fuel line and that could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
I have a 1999 ford expedition 5.4l engine, while drivung the vehicle one of the spark plugs blew out. I contacted ford motor about the problem and they said there is nothing they can do. After doing some research, I found that alot of people have complained about the same problem. Ford motor knows they have a problem with this engine but woun't admit it. I think it is a big safety problem and ford sure realize it . If you could do anything for me and unknown amount of other people that purchased this piece of junk please email me thanks
1999 ford expedition - significant oil leak in the right head gasket. There is a current service bulletin for this problem.
1999 ford expedition, v8 triton 4.6 liter engine with 68,700 miles has oil leak. Inspection at dealership determined head gaskets need replacing with estimated cost of $1200.00 to $1500.00. This vehicle was purchased new and maintaince was maintained according to schedule. A vehicle requiring this type investment should not require repairs of this type at 68,000 miles. A recall for this problem would be appropriate.
Continuing oil leak on a 1999 ford expedition from the head gasket. Head gasket replaced at 14,000 miles under warranty and now it is leaking again at 37,000 miles. Ford must perform a recall on this problem.
1999 ford expedition: 4.6 sohc ead gasket leaks oil fixed twice still leaks. Multi function switch replaced once,doe's not work again. Expedition has rough idle ,never been able to fix.
While driving, the engine made a loud the noise, the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the consumer was informed the engine needed to be replaced at a cost of $5000. *jb vehicle was taken to the dealer who learned the failure was the result of a "scored cylinder." consumer was advised ford would pay for a portion of the repair. Consumer felt that since the vehicle was routinely maintained, ford should cover the entire portion. Consumer was told the offer was non-negotiable. *ph
Fire hazard! Manufacturers defect causes head gasket failure resulting in severe pressurized oil leak onto hot exhaust manifold, creating a dangerous fire hazard.
Engine head gasket leaks oil badly. This vehicle had been to dealer twice for replacement of the engine head gasket and it needs replacement again.
Engine problems, I purchased a 1999 ford expedition 4x4 used dec. 21 2002, in feb 2003 I had to take it back to the dealer for a head gasket problem, had to have that repaired, after that was repaired while still in the shop the mechanic couldn't get it to run smooth. I was told that it was missing and was barely running, it would hardly take off and once you got rolling it would spit and sputter and cut off while driving down the road. I finally got it back 2 weeks later, when I asked what the problem was I was given the response, we don't know we just replaced parts until it was running smooth? What kind of answer was that? Now here it is aug 2003 and the engine is knocking! I took it straight to the dealer and they said yep sounds like you've got either a bad bearing or some kind of rod was bad???? Hello???? Then I was told to bring in back in a few days that they couldnt inspect it completely at the moment. Then I was told not to be driving it, ok how do I get it home if I cant drive it? How do I get it back in a few days if I cant drive it? I paid a lot of money for this piece of junk, why should I pay $20,000 for a vehicle and have to pay another $5,000 in 6 months just to be able to drive it again? Whats up with ford? Are they so hard up for money that they have to shaft their customers? Way to go ford!! Keep up the shafty work we all (customers) like to pay $20,000 + for a hunk of junk that we have to keep putting money into. I cant believe im paying payments on a vehicle that I cant even drive, that really sucks. To bad there isn't anybody that can make ford do something about those bad motors and all the other problems they are having, yes I work everyday to pay for this lemon vehicle and whats even worse is that I have to bum a ride to work, now thats sad with a nice expensive vehicle sitting in my garage.
99 ford expedition spark plug blow out right cylinder # 2. This occurred 10,000 miles after having ford dealership tune my vehicle up. My local mechanic claim it was a defective spark plug and that ford should remedy problem. That hasn't happened as of yet. My vehicle had 97,000 at time of blow out. I personally have put 60,000 highway miles on vehicle last year alone. This vehicle has a service bulletin on coolant hose clamp as well as insufficient threads on heads.
Oil leak from head gasket at about 35,000 miles. Oil leak from head gasket at about 75,000 miles.
Interior lights malfunctioning, daytime running lights not working correctly, heating/cooling system not working properly; stays on even when key is not in ignition. When ignition is turned on or off, the woofer makes a loud thumping sound. Woofer inoperable. Right sign wing never worked properly/ will not open or close. Braking system is doubtful, it squeaks, and when gas is released engine and braking are not coordinated smoothly . Constant squeaking when in motion. Dealerships service repair personal neglect and refuse to find the causes, even though vehicle is still under warranty.
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