2007 Ford Expedition: fuel pump failure

Filed Feb 22, 2023 · Fuel system · 204,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway. The contact was able to place the vehicle in park(P) and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired; however, the fuel pump failed a few years later. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2017 · Fuel system · 150,988 miles · AZ

The vehicle would not start. After diagnosis we found the fuel pump which in located inside the fuel tank had burned and melted at the wire connectors. Had the fuel been lower and the wires exposed the fumes would have exploded. This is a very dangerous and a recall should be issued before someone dies from a fire. The fuel tank is also located directly under the left side seats.

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · TX

I left to go grocery shopping around noon this march. About 15 min. Into my drive going up a hill on a highway and right after passing a car that was doing about 50 in a 70 MPH zone, my car just died while topping the hill. I had no power steering, and no breaks. Thankfully I have had car with out power steering and knew it was going to be tough to get it on the shoulder before being hit by the semi that was behind me. It would not start or do anything after that so I popped the hood to check my fuses. And found out it was the fuel pump fuse. I had over a quarter tank of gas left and no warning as to any problem with my car. I check all my fluids on the regular and have oils changed when needed. When the fuel tank was pulled all the wires on the pump were melted. Lucky it dudnt catch fire, and the part to replace this is ridiculously expensive.

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford expedition. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle was not able to start. The failure occurred constantly. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and discovered that wires connected to fuel pump had melted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · LA

I purchased a 2007 expedition a couple of years ago with 67000 miles. I've been having several issues with it but I figured it was just because it was a used vehicle. I maintain my car very well getting all of the service it needs done. On 4/12/15 I was in the car with my two daughters and it just stopped in the middle of the road without warning. This was an extremely dangerous situation and we all we very afraid. Luckily the car behind us was not too close and was able to prevent a very serious accident. I am being told that the problem is related to the fuel pump. I filed a complaint with ford on 4/15/15. All I was given was an apology and told that there was nothing that they could do at this time. Little did I know that there would be a major recall just yesterday, 4/29, for the same issue with their newer vehicles. I also see an outstanding number of complaints about this with the same version of my 2007 vehicle. I guess that ford is waiting for someone to die before they recall this issue. I am extremely upset about this and will not stop over turning options until ford does something to fit my vehicle.

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Fuel system · 114,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford expedition. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine stalled and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 114,000. Updated 10/23/14*cn updated 4/13/2015

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Fuel system · 98,500 miles · GA

I was driving home from work and my ford expedition started hesitating. I was driving on winding west virginia road at the time. Vehicle stalled out after hesitations. I was able to restart and bring the vehicle back to speed. It hesitated several more times. In town when starting from a stop it stalled out twice more. Stalling occurred as I pressed on the gas pedal. I brought it in to the dealer. They changed the ignition coils. As I pulled out of the dealer it stalled out again. I was in the middle of the intersection when this occurred and was very lucky that this did not cause an accident. I brought it back to the dealer. They had to change out the fuel pump. The side the electrical wires on the pump had melted and were making intermittent contact causing the hesitation and stalling. This could have very easily caused an accident.

Filed May 1, 2014 · Fuel system · 149,539 miles · CA

Fuel pump arced internally inside the fuel tank connector shows signs of open spark.

Filed Aug 25, 2013 · Fuel system · 71,000 miles · AR

Backing out of my driveway, the truck died and would not restart. I had it towed to my mechanic and was told the fuel pump was bad. When he removed the pump from the gas tank, my mechanic noticed the electrical wires had burned up. He stated that he was surprised it didn't start a fire or explode. I cannot find another fuel pump anywhere. Ford says they don't know when any will be available, maybe november. I am stuck making payments and keeping insurance on a vehicle that may never run again.

Filed Aug 22, 2013 · Fuel system · 103,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford expedition. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine light. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the fuel pump assembly wires were burned. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · MI

Our family drove our expedition el to hilton head island, sc. After stopping to rent some bikes we went to start our vehicle and it would not start. After having it towed to a local shop we were told that our fuel pump was burned up and that they would order a new pump. The next day they called back to inform us that there are no fuel pump's available for the expedition el 131" wheel base and they have no idea when they will be available and ford would not give them any information. We contacted ford and they would not help us unless we transferred the vehicle to a ford dealership. We did that and the ford dealership told us the exact same thing. After trying all week to find a fuel pump or try to use the shorter version there was no way to find one. We ended up having to rent a car and drive it back 1000 miles to michigan. When we got back to michigan and contacted ford they once again said it is not their fault, the car is not under warrantly and sorry for the inconvenience but they owe us nothing and they can't help us. When I asked when there would be fuel pumps available they never responded. I located a used fuel pump in canada and shipped it to the ford dealership. I then flew back to hilton head and drove it back. The first time we stopped the car to get something to eat the car would not start. I finally got it started and never shut the car off again from sc to michigan - even while pumping gas and never let the tank get beow 1/2 a tank. The car now jerks and the fuel pump is about to go again. Every time I get in the car I am afraid it is just going to stop working and I will get in an accident. So far it has cost us over $2000.00 to just get the car back home after all the extra costs and ford will not tell us anything or when any will be available. They furthermore said they work closely with the federal safety agency and there are no issues with this part.

Filed Jul 26, 2013 · Fuel system · 108,000 miles · TX

Truck turned on fine in the morning. I went to run an errand came back and gauge said 50 miles to empty and figured I would gas up later. We were about to go to dinner and the truck wouldn't turn on. Mechanic has said it is the fuel pump. For a week we can not locate a fuel pump. We contacted ford corporate and all they can say is "go pay $401 for a new one and then we can see what we can do to expedite". Yet dealer says they have a back order and do not know if its going to be late august or early september before part is even available. Now we are sitting and paying for a vehicle we can not drive! Like spark plugs were a big enough problem!