Problems with 2000 Ford Expedition ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Vehicle continues to exhibit same intermitent power loss for the past 13 months. vehicle is becoming very dangerous, as loss of power requires compensation on drivers part to anticipate traffic flow. traveling through south dakota bad lands (towing 25ft travel trailer), climbing out of valley, when vehicle lost power. vehicle was climbing out with no problem, when half way up the vehicle decelerated from 35mph to less than 5mph (no change in hill grade). vehicle quit running approximately 100 miles from rapid city sd. catalytic converters were burned-up. all dealers visited over the last 13 months have not been able to define the problem. vehicle continues to self destruct.*ak

Owned the car for ten months. during this period, the vehicle repeatly looses power without notice. lately this has become a safety problem. while driving south on i-75 and the intersection i-475 (hauling travel trailer) the truck lost power up a slight incline. truck downshifted 2 gears and engine shot to 4500rpm, while the speed dropped from 65 to 40mph in less than 100 yards. 18 wheelers swerved to avoid hitting us from the rear of the car. in the past ten months the car also exhibits other anomolies, such as seats and mirrors move and loose their position without command from the remotes. once this happens, computer must be reset. other anomolies that happen in conjunction with the mirrors and seats are the reverse sensors fail to work properly, and the alarm activates. vehicle has been turned over to the dealer no less than 8 times without success in finding the problem.... help. *ak

New vehicle delivered with defective engine resulting in oil leak nonconformance. after four service visits to correct, remanufactured engine was installed. purchase agreement for was for new vehicle and engine which was never delivered.*ak

Vehicle was leaking oil underneath has taken vehicle into dealership several times. mechanic told consumer that engine needed to be replaced. *ak

On engine start, at 1,935 miles the oil pressure gauge drop to zero and the "engine oil" light illuminated. i turned the engine off to check the oil level on the dip stick. the dip stick indicated below "min". i poured 3 qts. of oil in the engine and drove to the nearest dealer to have service. the dealer was not fully staffed since it was a saturday. i added 2 more qts. of oil and drove home. i returned to the dealer on monday for a leak check. the service technicians found no leaks but added another 3 qts. of oil. i was told to watch the oil level and that ford could do nothing until the engine is "broken in" which is at 7,500 miles. 1 day later i returned to the dealership with a "bluish/gray" smoke coming from the tailpipe. the asst. service manager said that was a good sign but to continue watching the oil until 7,500 miles at which time they would be able to start monitoring the engine. *ak

Vehicle would shut down periodically/ without any prior warning. dealer does not have remedy. . *ak dealer has replaced components to alleviate problem, but still no remedy. *tt

When traveling on the highway, vehicle cuts off without prior warning, also lights on dashboard flashed on and off, dealership was aware of problem. *ak the vehicle cuts off while driving due to crank sensor failure. while driving right rear wheel jingles. vehicle cuts off while accelerating, after stopping the vehicle restart and idles up to 1100 rpm at times. consumer states transmission slips, the dash was rattling and the pedal button on the left steering wheel was installed backwards. *yh

When the vehicle has a 1/4 tank of gas or less "and" sitting on an incline fuel guage will not register fuel being in vehicle, and engine will stall. this occurs while parked or while vehicle is in operation. please provide any additional information/attachments. *note: consumer stated that if a vehicle was traveling on a slope and this happened, vehicle could lose steering and braking control. *ak