Problems with 2003 Ford Expedition ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

I was on interstate 95 southbound when i heard a loud boom followed by a flapping sound i pulled onto the shoulder to see what happend when i noticed gas coming from the area where the spark plug was at i shut the car off and called for a tow. *tr

Recently purchased this 2003 expedition with the 5.4l engine. purchased on 12/20/2011. since owning said vehicle i have had two spark plug failures. on cyl 8 and cyl 3. the first incident happened at a speed of about 25 mph. the second and recent happened driving highway speed, cruise set to 65 mph. the plug ejects from the cyl causing damage to the coil, and possibly creating a fire hazard. there was no recent tune up to my knowledge. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and shut off when he noticed flames erupting from under the hood on the driver's side. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the failure and current mileages were 103,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an inspection however, the vehicle failed as a result of excessive rust corrosion in the core radiator support bracket. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that there was not a recall related to the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000. updated 05/08/12*lj

A month or so ago the truck started running rough and engine light came on. it turns out it was spark plug #4 misfiring. replaced it and all was golden until yesterday (4/3/12) when i heard a loud pop upon starting the truck and then it was idling rough. check engine light came back on and spark plug #4 is misfiring again. we bought this truck used and it's been one thing after another. so disappointed in ford. hope they address this issue and due the proper thing. *tr

While driving at a low rate of speed, my expedition made a loud pop and then strange knocking noise. upon further inspection i noticed i had blown out a spark plug and my coil pack was blown apart as well. when i called a local ford dealership (thomas ford, stillwater ok) the man laughed and said "no it is not a recall, but absolutely should be as this is a very common occurrence in the triton motor." i ask that you re-look back into this "common" problem as this is a terrible thing to overlook. *tr

My wife was driving with our infant son and our teenage daughter in our 2003 expedition xlt 4.6l 2x4. she heard a loud pop and the vehicle lost power and started smoking and shaking violently. she thought the expedition was going to blow up. we had the expedition checked out and the cylinder number 7 spark plug blew out. the aluminum threads in the head gave and the spark plug blew out, the injector kept spraying raw fuel and the coil ignited it. when all this happened it burned the ignition coil, coil boot, spark plug and the coil harness. now we were told we would have to have the cylinder head replaced. we love our expedition and i considered buying a new one, but i don't know now. *kb

While driving on the freeway our enging just turned off with no warning. this has happened 3 tmes. this could cause serious accidents. we do not know the cause of this but i think ford should figure it ot and fix it. *tr

After making a complete stop at a traffic light i made a left turn and began to accelerate when i heard a loud pop which at first i thought was a tire blow out. the engine was running so erratically that i could feel it in my steering. we inspected the vehicle for a flat when we noticed every tire was fine. i opened the hood and removed the top cover to the engine to discover a spark plug laying on top of the engine and the coil that was once attached blown off of the plug and damaged off to the side still connected to its electrical source. this cold have caused a fire. for the record these plugs were the original factory spark-plugs. via the internet i have discovered this website to file a complaint. *tr

Driving home from a near by store i stopped at the stop sign and then got ready to go and heard a loud pop and the car sounded like a dirt bike my husband came to get me and he said that the spark plug blew out since then its been blowing out alot and we have 4kids so a small car wont do i also still pay payments on the car so i don't think its fair!! i saw online that many people have the same problem so please do a recall already i love fords so much but now that this keeps happening i don't think i will ever get a ford again so please recall it please !!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddendly stalled. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the engine. the failure continued intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. the mechanic stated that all eight ignition coils would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

While driving at highway speeds the engine cuts out/dies. *tr

Blew #3 spark plug after starting up from a traffic light. pulled over to side of road. with vehicle idling, opened the hood, but the vehicle then stalled. called aaa and had vehicle towed to ford dealership. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the engine bolts were rotted and causing fumes to enter the vehicle. the contact stated that the smell of the fumes caused difficult in driving the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that the nickel bolts weakened after time and began to rot. the dealer stated that the failure was common in the particular year, make, and model. the failure mileage was 104,000.

I just experienced my second spark plug blowout. the first was the #4 plug in february and now the #3 in july. both repairs have been over 700 dollars each. *tr