1999 Ford Expedition Engine Problems
- 115
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 115 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- head gasket · 50 records
- spark plug · 49 records
- cylinder head · 16 records
- right side · 13 records
- spark plugs · 11 records
- passenger side · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I had a spark plug blow out of my cylinder head while driving. I have read reports happening all of the time and it is a very common occurrence. No warnings, just a $4000 bill to have the head replaced. *jb
ODI 10100404
Engine
RIGHT HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL. *JB
ODI 10098836
Engine
The number three plug on the engine blew out. The spark plug came completely out of the head. The cylinder head had to be replaced. Please provide any further information. Also, provide correct vehicle identification number. *jb consumer believe this is a manufacture defect and should be a recall on this recurring problem. Have done some research on this problem and found numerous cases. Consumer do not think the…
ODI 10108831
Engine
While i was driving on the expressway at expressway speeds all of a sudden there was a pop sound and the vehicle lost power and started vibrating badly. When got vehicle to mechanic by tow truck because vehicle had no power, it was revealed to me that the spark plug was blown out the head of the motor. It was the 3rd plug on the passenger side. My vehicle has a complete extended warranty but the warranty company…
ODI 10088720
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Automatic Transmission · Engine
Dt: the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. Had to have repairs done several times. The first time it was the alternator. Then, there were problems with the motor. The last time there were transmission problems. *ak
ODI 10142187
Engine
Oil was leaking from the vehicle. Made an appointment with local mechanic, and took vehicle in. It was discovered that right head gasket was defective. Then, vehicle was taken to the dealer, a dye was placed into the engine, and after one week it was taken back. The manufacturer stated nothing could be done. *ak
ODI 10090143
Engine
I purchased my 1999 ford expedition used, with 50,140 miles on it. I also purchased an esp warranty plan. My engine always had a knock when cold.i thought that was "normal". On the week of april 12th, the engine knock became severe and the vehicle had been using more oil than usual. I brought it to johnson ford for repair. My service advisor told me not to worry, i had the best warranty plan there is, and that this…
ODI 10078477
Engine
#3 spark plug blew out at 67,000 miles. Original plugs from manufacture with all factory parts. Spoke with several ford mechanics and others who have extensive work on this problem. Ford acknowledges no design errors. I found online that this has happened to several ford owners with the 5.4 l v8 and the v10 engine and on occasion with 4.6l v8. This appears to me to be a design flaw that ford should have recalled. *jb
ODI 10065920
Engine
Engine idling louder than normal. Needed a valve asy-idle air control. I know 3 people that had the same problem with their expedition and they had the work done in the last 3 weeks. *jb
ODI 10062732
Engine · Linkage And Cable · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Frankly, i need your advice on a matter of great concern i bought a 1999 ford expedition from waldorf ford in oct 2002. Recently i had a break down; i had three spark plugs blow-out, yesterday i was told that three cylinders are gone due from the damage of the spark plugs. The assistant team mgr said it would cost $6000.00 to get a new engine or get a new vehicle; i couldn't believe my ears. These trucks are lemons…
ODI 10060488
Engine
Approximately 2 weeks ago, i noticed a burning smell/oil leak in my 1999 expedition. I promptly took it in to my mechanic to be diagnosed. It was determined that it had a leaking head gasket (this engine has only 46,000 miles on it, and the vehicle has been extremely well maintained). I spent many hours on the phone with ford, but was told they would not help. Feeling stuck, i went ahead and authorized my mechanic…
ODI 10058898
Engine
Right cylinder head warped, required replacement, ford and dealer refused to cover. *jb
ODI 10056223
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine
1 engine blew-100 deductible 2 electrical,lights wont go off - 3 electrical,radio/windshield wipers inop-4 transmission leak-5 transmission going bad-6 alternator bad all within a year and 4 months, been walking more than riding, have not enjoyed truck yet, scared to drive past 200 miles out i got a real lemon that i still have to pay 535 for, i hate ford, will never buy another if it was free, going to iraq, but…
ODI 10091143
Engine
1999 ford expedition, v8 triton 4.6 liter engine with 68,700 miles has oil leak. Inspection at dealership determined head gaskets need replacing with estimated cost of $1200.00 to $1500.00. This vehicle was purchased new and maintaince was maintained according to schedule. A vehicle requiring this type investment should not require repairs of this type at 68,000 miles. A recall for this problem would be…
ODI 10049494
Engine
Continuing oil leak on a 1999 ford expedition from the head gasket. Head gasket replaced at 14,000 miles under warranty and now it is leaking again at 37,000 miles. Ford must perform a recall on this problem.*ak
ODI 10049069
Engine
The consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. The mechanic informed the driver that the head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. *jb
ODI 10096660
Engine
Engine problems, i purchased a 1999 ford expedition 4x4 used dec. 21 2002, in feb 2003 i had to take it back to the dealer for a head gasket problem, had to have that repaired, after that was repaired while still in the shop the mechanic couldn't get it to run smooth. I was told that it was missing and was barely running, it would hardly take off and once you got rolling it would spit and sputter and cut off while…
ODI 10033141
Engine
While driving, the engine made a loud the noise, the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the consumer was informed the engine needed to be replaced at a cost of $5000. *jb vehicle was taken to the dealer who learned the failure was the result of a "scored cylinder." consumer was advised ford would pay for a portion of the repair. Consumer felt that since the vehicle was routinely maintained, ford should cover the…
ODI 10032498
Engine
The engine light illuminated on the dashboard, and remained on throughout the entire drive. *jb
ODI 10022488
Engine
Triton v8 5.4l with 90,000 miles spark plug pulled out and destroyed the cylinder head. I was told by 2 mechanics that this was caused by poor design. There are only 3 threads holding in the spark plug. Ford has also updated this particular cylinder head but has not recalled it. *tt
ODI 10020570
Engine
Oil leak from head gasket at about 35,000 miles. Oil leak from head gasket at about 75,000 miles. *jb
ODI 10023660
Engine
We just bought a 1999 ford expedition with 35000 miles. We have driven it for 5000 miles and now it needs a new right head gasket. I've read many complaints about the same problem. Any answers? *nlm
ODI 10010177
Engine
Recurring oil leak, right side cylinder head, ford trucks with 4.6 engine.*jb
ODI 10008187
Engine
I have a 1999 ford expedition. It has had both head gaskets already replaced once, and now they are blown again. The car is out of warranty and the dealership has informed me that there is an abnormality in my engine which will cause this problem to continue to re-occur unless i pay $5000 to have a new engine put in. Ford has recalled similiar vehicles due to the problems with the same engines, however offers no…
ODI 10008023
Engine
On my recent purchase of a used 1999 ford expedition with the 4.6l v8 engine, with low miles only approx 31,500 when purchased, and after only adding 12,000 more miles to the vechicle, in which we haven't had the car for a full year, we experienced a blown right side head gasket that i just recently found out was a known problem with this model. The car wasn't under warrenty and the cost for repairs ran up to…
ODI 10007951