While making a stop, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection numerous times, but the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop completely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the brake rotors needed to be replaced. *ak when stopping, the motor starts shaking and the vehicle would shut off. When turning the vehicle, it would not respond until attempting 2 or 3 times, then finally a lot of smoke appears. The suspension appeared to be loose and one sensor on the wheels did not respond.
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2003 ford expedition caught on fire while parked. *mr the consumer expressed a concern about any risk or danger of sudden short circuiting, sparking, explosion or fire with parking this vehicle, when one day while sitting in their kitchen, they heard a loud rumble emanating from the rear of the house when they saw the front of the vehicle engulfed in flames with the hood blown off. The fire also spread to the consumers home consuming most of it. *sc
Vehicle stalled intermittently and without warning while driving 40 MPH up to 70 MPH. Vehicle had been to the dealer on three separate occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem.
Upon starting the vehicle, large amount of oil smoke came out from the tail pipe. Vehicle was serviced 4 times by the dealership, in which a diagnostic test was performed. No failure code was found. Dealership indicated that this was a normal characteristic of the vehicle.
Car stops running while driving a speed. This has happened 4 times in the last 9 months. The dealer cannot correct problem until it is reproduced.
Consumer was at a stop in traffic while gradually the vehicle moved up. Upon depressing the brakes the pedal went to the floor and would not stop the vehicle. This problem occurred more than ten times in the last six months. Also, while driving at any speed the engine check light and battery light came on. Sometimes, the lights blinked rapidly, and sometimes they would just stay on. Dealer examined the vehicle seven times, and was unable to resolve the problem.
When starting the vehicle the consumer noticed that the engine would not turn over.
I purchased a 2003 expedition in september of 2002. I reported a vibration in steering wheel and brake pedal, a clanking noise in the front end, along with a slippage when taking off as vehicle seems to not want to respond when pushing on the gas. They stated the engineers were aware of problem and where working on it. The vehicle has been taken in several times, but these problems still exist. On the 2 appointment for my vehicle I stated to the service area that my brake pedal would go to the floor, and I would have no brakes. They told me my brakes were fine although this has happened twice while driving ever since. As of oct. 9, 2003 they have had my vehicle a week, and are stating they do not know these problem existing with any other expedition so they are unsure how to fix the vehicle. At your website that is not true, as I have seen several reports of these same problems on the same vehicle as mine. I am very concerned for mine and my children's safety.
While driving at 70 MPH and with no warning vehilce stalled, causing the consumer to pull off the road. The dealership has been contacted.
The vehicle in question has been in the shop twice for misfire in the engine. The motor started running rough right after a startup one morning with a substantial amount of smoke coming out of the exhaust and about a week later another enormous amount of smoke on startup in the morning. The chain of events also caused other intermitten problems with the performance of the vehicle such as a sense of slack between the engine and rear differential when up shifting and down shifting. The vehicle also has intermitten problems starting , for example, you have to crank the engine three to four seconds longer than normal and at times I have had to stop the ignition and try again. There have been other problems with the vehicle that have been resolved and a continued problem with the mirrors moving when they are not supposed to, although I have not seen them move while driving as of thus far. Please note the incident date shown below is approximate and is when the problems started. I have filed complaints with ford motor company,department of consumer affairs and mailed an application to the dispute settlement board offered through ford motor company.
2002 ford expedition. Engine suddenly speeds up when applying brakes during slow speed stop. Considerable brake peddle pressure required to stop vehicle.
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