Ford Expedition oil consumption problems

Filed Jul 29, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · 91,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V236000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal felt loose. A message regard the brake fluid level was displayed on the instrument panel. In addition, upon further notice, an abnormal oil consumption was noticed, and white smoke was coming from the exhaust when the vehicle was started. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 4, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · IL

I bought a 2023 FORD EXPEDITION MAX LIMITED for business purposes as a livery vehicle. I drive about 5000 miles a month. Problem 1: From the day I bought this vehicle from ford dealer in GJOVIK FORD in PLANO IL I hear kicks and clunks under my feet (most likely faulty transmission). The kicks and clunks happen when I'm about to come to a stop or when starting from a stop. Sometimes when turning. Its always when I let go of the gas or give it gas. It sounds like I'm driving a 10 year old car. Problem 2: After I did my first oil change I had driven about 2500 miles when the cars engine light came on and I take it to the dealer and they found that the engine oil was too low. They did an oil consumption test and the test shows 1 quart of oil lost for every 1500 miles driven. They find no oil leaks. I'm using full synthetic oil from the dealer. This is unreasonable. Problem 3: The car smells some sort exhaust fumes in the vehicle when I drive for about 30 minutes or more. The first few thousands miles the car would smell a little fumes here and there but now its more constant the longer you drive it. I paid close to $80k for this vehicle. The least I expect is for the car to operate normal. Ford has cheated me out alot of money as I have not received what I have paid for and I am not enjoying it at all. The vehicle currently has 18K miles in it. All symptoms have been present from the day I bought it. I do not know who to contact but this is not fair!

Filed Jun 19, 2009 · Engine · 66,000 miles · MD · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford expedition. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and read, "engine fail safe mode." after several attempts, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer replaced the throttle body assembly. After the repair, the contact began smelling a burning oil odor in the vehicle. The smell became stronger and then turned into a gaseous odor, which was also entering through the interior vents. The contact inspected the vehicle, but could not locate any gas leak. The odor became so overpowering that one of the occupants had a nose bleed and several other occupants suffered headaches and stomach aches. The dealer stated that the oil level was too high and caused the fuel odor. The odor is still present. The current and failure mileages were less than 66,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2006 · Engine · 90,000 miles · MA

Head gasket failure. Right hand, rear side of the engine. I can smell strong burning oil when engine is running and after shut-off. Oil saturated starter.

Filed Jan 6, 2006 · Engine · 120,000 miles · IA

Engine spark plug blow out at 80,000 miles on engine. Engine had 40,000 on it from new and was consuming oil due to the right head leaking oil. Ford replaced the head gasket. The gasket did not solve the problem so a new motor was installed. Now at 120,000 (80,000 on the motor) after the spark plugs were changed, a plug blew out of the head. A helicoil was installed after the plug blow out but that also failed. Rebuilt head is being installed. Feel this is a ford problem on this spark plug blow out. The 5.4l head is not manufactured to withstand the horsepower.

Filed Jan 23, 2003 · Engine · 56,820 miles · OH

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

Filed Jan 7, 2002 · Electrical, Tires · AZ

Had spark plug coil go out on #4 cylinder, shakes at higher speeds tires wear unevenly burning oil smell after you drive it had it to dealership 3 times and they "couldnt locate a leak " ( maybe there techs should read these tsb's?) finally reconized as bad head and gasket replaced still was leaking then I told I needed a total engine replacement! Now its outta warrenty and my problem according to ford dealership. Even though had it in for burning oil smell when under 36,000 (dot number: na tiresize: 275r16)

Filed Sep 7, 2001 · Engine, Visibility · TX

Gasket failed causing oil to leak from the vehicle. Nlm

Filed Apr 13, 2001 · Engine · NJ

Dealer said it was normal to put in a quart of oil every thousand miles. Consumer does not agree, none of prior vehicles needed that much oil.

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Engine · MN

Right head gasket has cracked, causing oil to leak onto starter motor. Dealer has been contacted.*ak consumer states that after repairs were completed, 2 weeks later the head gasket started leaking again, consumer is requesting reimbursement.