While driving back from new hampshire to virginia, my 2001 expedition popped a plug from its engine. I had to have it towed 200 miles because the smell of fuel it was late friday and there was nothing I could do until monday. I called the customer service line in dearborn, mi. I was told by the female operator (charlotte) to bring my vehicle to bowditch ford and to have them run a diagnostics test. My vehicle went off to the shop via flatbed as to not cause any further damage. I later received a call from the service manager telling me that it would cost $92.50, I ok'ed it because over the weekend I did some research on the triton engine and found that this was a common problem. In the meantime I was still in contact with ford and had even talked to an operator named ralph. I explained to him that I did some research and found that this had happened to nearly 800,000 vehicles and some resulting in death. Dearborn, mi said they would keep in touch with the dealership and would contact me thursday. Thursday morning came and I was contacted by dearborn again. They told me that there was nothing they could do that I would have to pay for the damages myself. I was also told by dearborn to ask the dealership, "who receives certain allocated funds each year for repairs just like this". The dealership refused assistance. After all was done I was charged for an ecsd diagnose (92.50); 2 spark plugs (6.81); 1 coil assembly ignition (103.69); fuel ingestion cleaner (6.47) another vehicle key ? (30.00); misc drivability charge (92.50); PCM reprogramming the computer? (92.50); clean the throttle body (78.75); clean the injectors? (65.00). They also fixed a speed control deactivation device of which was under recall. As a disabled veteran that was half my check for the month. The dealership had my vehicle for 3 days. 1st day, checked engine and found the number 1 and 4 plugs were screwed up and that the injectors were backwards.
2001 Ford Expedition fuel system complaints
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I bought my 2001 ford expedition brand new. Since then I have had numerous times when my truck has surged. It has happened while waiting at an intersection with my foot on the brake. The truck surges as if someone has stepped on the accelerator. Even the radio get louder. Luckily I have always had my foot on the brake firmly. It has even happened while driving. All of a sudden the truck accelerates without my changing pressure on the gas pedal. Thankfully I have never had an accident. It is very nerve racking and dangerous. I am very nervous having my children in the vehicle. I have taken my truck to the dealership and they have said that there is nothing wrong with it. Please investigate this issue since there is a great possibility of accidents.
I am the owner of a 2001 ford expediton, recently (august 22,2005) I experienced a spark plug blow-out in this vehicle.I was concerned about the cost of repair for this type of problem, and the danger associated with this problem. In a recent article it was stated that if this plug were to pop out it could in fact puncture a nearby fuel line and ignite in fire or cause an explosion so I searched the internet(www.forddefects.com) for some answers. There, I found out that this has been an ongoing problem with ford that they have neglected to acknowledge. I, along with many other frustrated consumers are asking that a recall be initiated by the federal safety agency
I have owned this vehicle for only 3 months and bought it from a dealer with low miles. Twice now in that three months I have been completly stopped with foot on brake and the vehicle lurched forward as if it had been hit from behind. Today in heavy freeway traffic it did the same. Almost hitting the car in front of me. I have called ford and talked to the dealership and they say they have never heard of this. I just had it in and it passed with flying colors. I did count 19 complaints on your site with the same issue. Does someone have to die first?
2001 ford expedition fuel system indicator problem. With vehicle tank capacity at 1/4 full and when parked on an incline (engine down) vehicle has repetitive ignition problems due to insufficient fuel pick up. Service technicians from ford dealership indicate they are aware of such, but can only recommend "always keeping tank at >1/2 full and they will not/can not repair deficiency". This practice isn't always practical. Further research from your website indicates this is a wide spread problem according to the federal safety agency item #10010731. Isn't this enough for a recall campaign?
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
When ever you park on a hill with my 2001 expediton the trunkgoes dead will not come back on unless on a level surface ithas done this numerous times. The window sheild washer sensor al ways comes on even when full.
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.
Gas tank is inverting itself. When the gas tank gets to 1/4 the vehicle shuts off like there is no gas in the tank. Gas tank and its components have been replaced twice by the dealer.
When driven in cold weather, vehicle throttle will suddenly stick and accelerate to very high RPM. Braking system is unable to stop vehicle. This has happened on several occasions. Went to dealer with service bulletin number and was laughed at. Told me to leave vehicle with them.
After 3 service visits, I still have a fueling problem with my 2001 ford expedition. I demonstrate the problem to a ford representative. As demonstrated, we started filling the fuel tank. After 9.4 gallons, the nozzle automatically clicked off, we continued to fuel the tank over the next 10 15 minutes, with near continuous clicking off of the nozzle. At about 15 gallons, the ford rep was uncomfortable with further fueling. I continued to 18.6 gallons, whereupon the fuel finally rose to the filler neck and even spilled over a bit. I have found this is the only way to completely fill the tank. The ford rep explained to me, very courteously, that once the nozzle clicks off a couple of times, the tank is considered full by ford measures. The problem with this is that by that measure, I am reducing my fuel capacity by about 9 gallons, and at highway mileage of 20 mpg, reducing my cruising range by 180 miles. It is unacceptable to tell me I have to refuel my expedition 180 miles shy of where I should be able to cruise and refuel. This is my fourth ford auto in 4 years. I have never had this problem before. I am requesting that ford remove the idiotically designed fuel tank in my expedition, and replace it with a regular idiot-proof fuel tank. Fueling a car should not be rocket science.
Whenever fuel tank is below 1/4 tank & vehicle is down hill or on down slope, vehicle would stall out. Had taken to dealership numerous times for problem. Was informed by mechanic problem could not be repaired after having fuel pump and other related parts replaced.
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