The engine light illuminated on the dashboard, and remained on throughout the entire drive.
1999 Ford Expedition engine complaints
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Triton v8 5.4l with 90,000 miles spark plug pulled out and destroyed the cylinder head. I was told by 2 mechanics that this was caused by poor design. There are only 3 threads holding in the spark plug. Ford has also updated this particular cylinder head but has not recalled it.
I have a 1999 ford expedition that has a faulty right side cylinder head. Oil leaks onto the exhaust which is a potential fire hazard. Through my own research I have found out that this is a common problem (oil leak from the right side head) with this vehicle. There are thousands of complaints that I have found on the internet. Ford refuses to acknowledge the problem with the consumer but has sent out technical support information to their mechanics on how to fix it. To me that's an acknowledgment that a problem exists. If my vehicle was still under warranty they would fix it (which to me is another acknowledgement to this problem) but since it's not they won't back it up. Repairs would cost me aprox $ 2,000. Through my research I have found that this problem has existed since these vehicle were new, back in 1999. I bought the vehicle with aprox 40k miles on it and today I have aprox 75k miles on it. I noticed a burning smell shortly after I purchased it but only recently did I realize what the problem was. I had an oil change done by an ex ford mechanic and he admitted that the expedition is known for this oil leak but ford won't do anything about it.
Head warped on engine .008". Warp beyond repair tolerance thereby requiring a complete rebuild with new heads or new engine. Ford refused to offer any help with this even though this happened at only 75,000 miles. Engine shows evidence of head gasket seepage over a long period of time. In service manager's opinion "only a head gasket failure could cause this type of failure." this 5.4l v8 is renowned for head gasket failure. According to ford's own admission this is a manufacturing defect and therefore this motor has had this problem from day 1 of the manufacturer's warranty. 6 months prior to this failure this had had a broken valve spring. These heads are also renowned for blowing spark plugs right of the head.
I just purchased the 1999 expedition 4.6l xlt on march 4, 2003. The vehicle has approximately 38,000 miles on it, and I have only put about 500 on it since the date of purchase. I bought the vehicle in virginia and needed a maryland inspection. Upon the inspection, the mechanic noticed a leak around the engine. He did not investigate the issue, since it is not an inspection item. I am afraid that with all the other complaints about the right side head gasket, that this is in fact the problem. Will my limited power train warranty that the dealership gave me cover this cost. I think it is a complete shame that ford has knowledge of this recurring problem but does not offer a solution. If there are any programs that ford is offering, I would like to here about them.
Engine oil leak, right side cylinder head leaking oil.
We just bought a 1999 ford expedition with 35000 miles. We have driven it for 5000 miles and now it needs a new right head gasket. I've read many complaints about the same problem. Any answers?
In nine months of ownership the consumer had problems with the high tensioner, the outer steering tie rod ends, which had fell apart while driving, the brake system, and the inner tie rod ends. Scc
Recurring oil leak, right side cylinder head, ford trucks with 4.6 engine.
Head gaskets blowing out on 1999 ford expeditions. I have had mine replaced 3 times so far. It is also occurring on other peoples same vehicles. It is on the 4.6 and 5.4 liter engines. The last time I had it to the dealer for this I asked why this keeps happening? They said that ford is aware of the problem but keeps telling the dealer to replace the gaskets. There is a manufacturers defect here.
I have a 1999 ford expedition. It has had both head gaskets already replaced once, and now they are blown again. The car is out of warranty and the dealership has informed me that there is an abnormality in my engine which will cause this problem to continue to re-occur unless I pay $5000 to have a new engine put in. Ford has recalled similiar vehicles due to the problems with the same engines, however offers no assistance on their much pricier expedition. I guess they figure we can afford the repairs. They refuse to discuss my problems and tell me that blown head gaskets are considered "normal wear and tear". The head gasket problem aside, this car has been in the shop over 30 times for non-routine maintenance issues. The leather seats had to be replaced, the exterior molding went bad, the exhaust system was faulty, wiring was faulty, mirrors and windows were faulty, electronic components were faulty, the list goes on and on.
Heater hose leaks at the back of the firewall, drips down on top of spark plugs and shorts out spark plug & wire. Also see smoke from oil burning from same back area. No oil on the ground. Also, smell antifreeze & oil through vents after heater hose was repaired.
Right cylinder head gasket leaking oil. Dealer said no warranty too old and too many miles. It's a 1999 ford expedition with 38,000 miles. Ford knows there is a problem see tsb's. But will not do anything about it.
On my recent purchase of a used 1999 ford expedition with the 4.6l v8 engine, with low miles only approx 31,500 when purchased, and after only adding 12,000 more miles to the vechicle, in which we haven't had the car for a full year, we experienced a blown right side head gasket that I just recently found out was a known problem with this model. The car wasn't under warrenty and the cost for repairs ran up to 1300.00 which is outragious. I feel that if ford has known about this defect that ford should have recalled this defect long before so many have needed repairs. I regret that this is the last ford I will ever own, which is directly due to the inept customer service that ford is now known for.
I notice oil drops on my driveway, I took my vehicle in to verify where leak was coming from, the dealer stated that my head gasket was blown. The repair cost for labor and parts would be over $1200.00. The extended warrenty would not cover seal or gasket for this vehicle. I request the federal safety agency have ford dealer or manufactor's do a recall on this vehicle engine. My vehicle has the 4.6l engine with less than 49000 miles.
Consumer state that while driving without warning the head gasket blew causing fluid to leak out. Dealer notified. Ts
An oil leak on right & left banks of the 4.6l & 5.4l v8 winsor and/or romeo produced engines could produce possible oil leak.causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold and possibly causing a fire. Ford corp. Is aware of this situation and has issued a bulletin article 02-22-7 published 10-31-2002
Oil leak from rh head/block interface. Number of complaints and tsb about this issue indicate manufacturing assymbly defects. Tsb note "chips could be present or dimples in mating surface of gasket area". Customers should not have to pay for manufacturing problems that are none to be present.
After an oil change at 42k miles, noticed a burning smell and some smoke coming out of the right side engine compartment near battery. Took truck to dealer and was advised that the right side head gasket was leaking towards the rear. Vehicle out of manufacturer's warranty but luckily I had an extended warranty. Was told by the dealer mechanic that there is indeed a head gasket leak problem with the 97-02 expeditions. Head gaskets should not fail at 43k miles and ford should repair problem at no cost to the consumer.
The owner noticed a burning smell entering the compartment. The right side of the engine has a cylinder failing causing a leakage of oil onto the exhaust system. The owner is aware that the manufacture has (3) technical service bulletins the indicate this type of failure. Please describe details. Ts
While driving approx 70mph w/cruise control engaged, the engine's head gasket "blew" causing the vehicle to stall. Ts
Vehicle was purchased in 1999 new, all routine maintenance was performed on time and on schedule, vehicle was purchased with a facotry extended warranty to provide drivetrain coverage to 100,000 miles. Engine failure at 103,000. Warranty expired, manufature customer service reported so sorry. Buy new engine. Mr
Engine check light has been on for several months. When I contacted bird-kulgen ford, wes told me it was an emmission problem and a computer check would need to be done. It was and the computer could not find the problem... Now they are in trial and error and labor intensive time...just began today but others may be having the same problem, so I wrote to you.
Is ford trying to recover money from the explorer/firestone tragedy or what? You would think that they would have learned. It is shameful that a high dollar vehicle like the expedition has become a high maintenance liability. We have repaired this gasket valve cover three times at $1800.00 each. It is embarrassing to drive such a nice vehicle that is polluting the air with oil smells and smoke. The vehicles are sluggish and it will not be long before someone is killed. I pray daily that it is not me, my children and foster children that I transport for my job. My local county government has purchased a fleet of expeditions and each one has been repaired at least once. Come on ford step up to the plate. A ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. My grandfather hated ford products and stated that ford meant found on road dead. Unfortunately now the customers are the ones that are found on road dead because of faulty equipment and the lack of regard for the common citizen. What are you waiting for my car to burst into flames and my kids are scared that I can't get them out of the third row seatbelts before they parish in a burning vehicle. I am a social worker with a demanding schedule and a modest salary and I can't afford the repairs. So many abuses and neglected children lives depend on me and all I am asking is that I have a vehicle that I can depend on to get me there. Do the right thing. Recall!!!!
Engine head gasket needs replacing. Headgasket is leaking oil. Dealer stated there was no recall. *ak
Consumer states while servicing vehicle noticed there was an oil leak in the engine, dealer has been notified and states it is not a manufacturing defect consumer is having it serviced.*jb the cause of oil leak was determined to be head gasket failure.
Timing chain went out and engine misses. Had engine replaced once, still having problems. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer could not duplicate problem. Please add VIN.
This vehicle has had three blown head gaskets within the first 40000 miles, vehicle hestitates during acceleration which produces a significant safety hazard at intersections.
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Unexplained fire. Car was parked and unattended at the time. No components were on or in operation. Nlm
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