2001 Ford Expedition: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 29, 2015 · Electrical · 112,000 miles · GA

The federal safety agency action number: ea05015 component(s): electrical system , exterior lighting , visibility I'm having issues with my vehicle similar to the issues described in the federal safety agency action number: ea05015. This is the second occurrence I've had with this vehicle. The first time the unit was replaced, not covered by warranty. Now it's happening again. I'm getting "door ajar" notifications and the interior lights are staying on. Vehicle is surging (feels like someone stepped on the gas pedal). Vehicle has stalled in traffic. This is a safety issue.

Filed Nov 1, 2013 · Engine · 129,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2012 · Engine · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the engine exhibited a popping noise and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed and the failure was located at the number two spark plug. The number two spark plug blew out of the cylinder head holder. The failure was not corrected. A failure was recently experienced with the number seven spark plug, which also blew out of the cylinder head holder. The manufacturer was made of the failure and denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 79,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2011 · Engine · 143,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed the failure at the spark plug thread. The local mechanic reinforced the thread at location number eight but the failure continuously recurred in other locations. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 143,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2009 · Electrical · 89,570 miles · CA

Ford expedition 2001 raining outside yesterday and today for first time this year. Yesterday, battery light on dashboard (indicating electrical problem) went on for first time. Tonight, went out with my wife and 3 young kids and as we were driving could tell something was definitely wrong with the electrical; radio shut off randomly, lights in cabin began slowly dimming, gauges went off then headlights, all in about a 3 minute period we were trying to get home as quickly as possible, but the expedition almost stalled, etc. We were able to make it home in the dark by the grace of god. Went on the computer and began to read at ford-forums.com and realized our electrical problem was not unique but was a widespread problem that other ford truck/SUV owners experienced. Here's a link to the problems similar to what we experienced [http://www.ford-forums.com/ford-expedition/594-expy-has-serious-electrical-problem-2.html] I believe I'm having the same problem as those who have a leaky/faulty windshield and/or wiper-motor seal. The water gets into the fuse box and/or the gem module causing electrical issues and/or failures. I'm grateful my family is safe but our situation could have been disastrous and even life-threatening had it happened farther from home or on the freeway. I'm not sure what I can do to correct the failure but will be checking with my mechanic and ford dealer.

Filed Nov 17, 2009 · Engine · 169,000 miles · CA · fire

I parked my 2001 ford expedition xlt SUV in my parking stall on the afternoon of november 2, 2009 at approximately 1600hrs. The vehicle was parked until time of the fire which occurred between 1600hrs and 2325hrs. The entire engine compartment burned the fire was so intense that the hood of the car completely melted away. The fire burned and melted through every part of the inside of the vehicle. The front windshield busted out as well as 4 passenger windows. I have pictures and video of the aftermath of this fire. No one was injured and no other vehicle or property was damaged. Nothing unusual was noticed up to the day the vehicle fire.

Filed Apr 10, 2006 · Transmission · 27,100 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph, the check engine and over drive light illuminated. Afterwards, the engine stalled. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road where it was restarted however, the lights remained illuminated. It was driven to the dealership which determined the torque converter and the transmission needed to be replaced. Updated 05/03/06

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Engine · 32,000 miles · CO

While driving up a mountain vehicle stalled. When this occurred the vehicle lost power steering. Consumer was able to maintain control of vehicle and restarted it. Dealership serviced vehicle several times for this issue, but was unable to remedy the failure because they could not duplicate it.

Filed Jun 24, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 30,000 miles · GA

When the vehicle sat on an incline, the engine stalled. If the vehicle had less than half tank of fuel, it would stall. This problem occurred over five times, but the dealer was not consulted. *ak *sc

Filed Apr 16, 2004 · Electrical · 40,400 miles · GA

Ignition coiled burned out causing a 30 amp fuse to fail. The car immediately stalled and would not start again due to electronic system shutdown. The car has only 40,000 miles and it and has had all recommended service. The ford dealership service department who made the repair stated that there were 8 of these ignition coils and they could burn out at any time causing the same failure.

Filed Aug 11, 2003 · Fuel system · 1,200 miles · TX

Engine stalls when the vehicle is stationary at 10-degree angle or greater. Occurs regardless of fuel level or engine temperature. The vehicle must be moved to a level position to be restarted. Hazardous or deadly in hot weather to unattended occupants or at railroad crossings and intersections.

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Engine · WI

Since approximately march of 2002 I have experienced four seperate incidents where my truck suddenly accelerated. Each time I was moving slowly using the engine idle speed to propel the truck forward when the truck suddenly accelerated. Twice I was pulling into my garage, once pulling into a instant oil change station once pulling into a car wash. Each time I was able to stop the truck before striking anything using the brakes. Pulling into the oil change station I was very startled as the mechanic was guiding me into the stall and if I had not reacted as quickly as I did I'm certain would have been injured. I contacted the dealer by telephone and they stated that no one had reported any similar incidents. I also had the truck examined by another ford dealer and they could not locate any "codes" nor could they duplicate the problem. I have owned more than 25 vehicles during my lifetime and this is a first for me. This is also my second ford expedition, nothing like this has ever happened with that truck either. I hope to resolve this problem before someone gets injured by my vehicle or another expedition. Thank you for your interest, michael t. Adamczak. Dt