Problems with 1999 Ford Expedition ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. while driving approximately 45 mph, the bolts from the exhaust manifold released. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the exhaust manifold and bolts needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

1999 ford expedition. consumer writes in regards to vehicle blown spark plugs. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the spark plug blew out the cylinder#8. *jb updated 09/21/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle lost power and eventually stalled. updated 09/24/15*jb

I just purchased this expedition and the number 2 spark plug ejected from the engine destroying the coil pack and stripping the threads. i have read alot about this and feel that ford should do something on this issue. so many people have spent so much money on a design failure that ford does not want to take responsibility for. i have owned numerous fords and i am very disappointed in this vehicle. since i just got it i hope this don't happen again. it should be recalled. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. the contact stated that there was an abnormal vibration from the motor which was stripping the spark plugs. the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed and also advised that she purchase a spark plug kit. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 135,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 134,500.

While moving across country my 1999 ford expedition ejected the number 3 spark plug. this situation placed my family in harm's way as it occurred on the interstate and was quite startling. the service rep was able to tell me what was wrong with my vehicle as soon as told him the make and model. the repair cost is significant, but the potential for an under hood fire caused by the fuel vapors being ignited by the ejected plug is of grave concern. ford is keenly aware of the problem and has designed a replacement head for the vehicle, but refuses to do the honorable thing and replace it at their expense. they instead choose to profit from their customers by charging them for the repair or replacement of the cylinder heads. i find it predatorial that a car company would make a faulty product and then profit from the repair of said product. this could start a new precedent by signaling to other car companies that if you sell a defective vehicle, you can make money on the backside by charging for the repair or replacement of that part. the safety concerns that are associated ...

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. while the vehicle was parked the contact turned on the ignition and saw smoke escaping from the hood and defrost vents. when the contact exit the vehicle looked underneath the hood, the engine was on fire. the fire department filed a report. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 167,000.

Was driving along with my son in my 1999 ford expedition(eddie bauer series) when all of a sudden heard a pop took it to a mechanic and they said spark plug blew and a coil would not fix the problem they said i would need to replace the cylinder head cuz the hole was to big i had this truck for only a month and a half and i've been reading that im not the only one with this problem. something needs to be done about this. please!!!!!!!! *tr

I own a 1999 eddie bauer expedition. was at a light and turned right going about 20 miles and hour when i heard an exaggerated pop and it seemed like it rattled very loudly. this is the third time spark #3 has popped out. this is ridiculous. worst part is that it happened at 2:00 am on a dark road. had to get it towed to a local mechanic. *tr

I have a 1999 ford expedition that has continuously blown spark plugs, i have had it repaired several times at a local dealership. i keep my vehicles maintained on a regular basis, and i have no warnings leading up to the spark plug blowing. i am afraid that one of these times it will blow and my engine will catch on fire. i am very disappointed with ford, that they have not done anything to resolve this issue, except to keep replacing the coil pack and spark plugs and charging me more money. this problem began in nov 2007, and i have had to have it serviced for the same issue two other times and now as of today i will have to have it repaired again. i have trust in my dealership that they are fully capable of repairing the vehicle as they have serviced my other vehicles with no other problems. *tr

1999 ford expedition 5.4l v8 triton engine. number 7 cylinder spark plug was ejected from the head while driving in town. ignition coil on top of spark plug was sheared off of it's mounting on the head. needed to use a spark plug thread repair kit to repair the threads in the head and a new ignition coil to replace to broken one. approx $100 to repair. *ln

Ford expedition 1999 ejected spark plug problem. after having this problem three time already, i start researching about it and seems that 100th of owner of ford expedition from 1997 to 2003 are having a recurring problem. why is not a recall on this when hundreds of owners are spending from $300 to $700 on repairs that ford should be responsible. it is noticeable that its a manufacture problem not a customer problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. after driving all day, the vehicle was parked for a few minutes. when it was restarted, the engine suddenly caught fire. there was smoke emitting from the hood and sparks from the engine. the fire department extinguished the fire. the origin of the fire was unknown. there were no injuries. a fire report was filed. neither the manufacturer nor the dealer had been notified. the failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

For the 2nd time i have had a spark plug blow out of the engine. this time the gas caught fire. i managed to beat it out with my jacket, unhook the fuel injector, and drive the vehicle the rest of the way home. fortunately the fire started just as i opened the hood and i got it out before any damage could occur. *tr

The spark plug ejected from block breaking electronic coil. two weeks later happened again then after a heilcoil was installed and on 10/15/2011 same happens for the third time. *tr

My 1999 ford expedition blew a sparkplug. the cost to fix is ridiculous compared to the worth of my suv now. i checked online and this apparently happens all the time to this engine yet there has been no recall. what is up with this? this is dangerous and costly. if brakes for japanese carmakers are recalled why not plug problems which can create engine fires and strand people far from home? please help? *tr