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 notice oil drops on my driveway, i took my vehicle in to verify where leak was coming from, the dealer stated that my head gasket was blown. The repair cost for labor and parts would be over $1200.00. The extended warrenty would not cover seal or gasket for this vehicle. I request nhtsa have ford dealer or manufactor's do a recall on this vehicle engine. My vehicle has the 4.6l engine with less than 49000 miles.
ODI 10005182
Engine
Head warped on engine .008". Warp beyond repair tolerance thereby requiring a complete rebuild with new heads or new engine. Ford refused to offer any help with this even though this happened at only 75,000 miles. Engine shows evidence of head gasket seepage over a long period of time. In service manager's opinion "only a head gasket failure could cause this type of failure." this 5.4l v8 is renowned for head gasket…
ODI 10010548
Engine
Head gaskets blowing out on 1999 ford expeditions. I have had mine replaced 3 times so far. It is also occurring on other peoples same vehicles. It is on the 4.6 and 5.4 liter engines. The last time i had it to the dealer for this i asked why this keeps happening? They said that ford is aware of the problem but keeps telling the dealer to replace the gaskets. There is a manufacturers defect here.*jb
ODI 10008131
Engine
While driving my 1999 ford expedition 5.4l on the interstate at 55 mph, a heard a noise which at first felt like something caught in the fan, but was alter determined that a spark plug #2 passenger side had blown out and broken off the coil causing contact with the 2 fuel rail. I have discovered that this is a common problem amongst ford triton engine owners and the aluminum head is inadequate in keeping the spark…
ODI 10054460
Engine
Oil leak from rh head/block interface. Number of complaints and tsb about this issue indicate manufacturing assymbly defects. Tsb note "chips could be present or dimples in mating surface of gasket area". Customers should not have to pay for manufacturing problems that are none to be present.
ODI 10002891
Engine
After an oil change at 42k miles, noticed a burning smell and some smoke coming out of the right side engine compartment near battery. Took truck to dealer and was advised that the right side head gasket was leaking towards the rear. Vehicle out of manufacturer's warranty but luckily i had an extended warranty. Was told by the dealer mechanic that there is indeed a head gasket leak problem with the 97-02…
ODI 10000528
Engine
While driving approx 70mph w/cruise control engaged, the engine's head gasket "blew" causing the vehicle to stall. Ts
ODI 8021933
Engine
Fire hazard! Manufacturers defect causes head gasket failure resulting in severe pressurized oil leak onto hot exhaust manifold, creating a dangerous fire hazard. *jb
ODI 10041250
Engine
Engine oil leak, right side cylinder head leaking oil.*jb
ODI 10010294
Engine
Engine head gasket needs replacing. Headgasket is leaking oil. Dealer stated there was no recall. *ak *yh
ODI 8011473
Engine
Oil leak from right rear corner of engine (head gasket)leaks oil onto hot exhaust causing significant smoke at speed. Defect unrepaired as manufacturer will not cover cost.*ak
ODI 760455
Engine
4.6l v8 engine was leaking oil, vehicle taken to dealer and informed consumer of a blown head gasket. *ak the vehicle was taken in for routine service when consumer was informed that the vehicle had an oil leak. Consumer called the dealership and was informed that there were several vehicles that complained of the same failure but no recall has been issued. *jg
ODI 8005240
Engine
Consumer states while servicing vehicle noticed there was an oil leak in the engine, dealer has been notified and states it is not a manufacturing defect consumer is having it serviced.*jb the cause of oil leak was determined to be head gasket failure. *yh
ODI 8010800
Engine
Is ford trying to recover money from the explorer/firestone tragedy or what? You would think that they would have learned. It is shameful that a high dollar vehicle like the expedition has become a high maintenance liability. We have repaired this gasket valve cover three times at $1800.00 each. It is embarrassing to drive such a nice vehicle that is polluting the air with oil smells and smoke. The vehicles are…
ODI 763379
Engine
During christmas while driving around town, we noticed that the truck felt sluggish and non-reponsive to acceleration attempts. At which time it was noticed on the driveway that a oil leak had begun. We took the expedition into the local ford dealership for a service evaluation. We were informed that the head gasket had been blown. We decided to get a second opinion by a respected independent mechanic, who gave us…
ODI 756868
Engine
Engine head gasket leaks oil badly. This vehicle had been to dealer twice for replacement of the engine head gasket and it needs replacement again.*ak
ODI 10039717
Engine
The right side head gasket is leaking oil. My dealer told me they have had many of these failures for this model. With only 27000 miles on an expensive vehicle like this, it shouldn't be leaking oil all over my garage floor. The 3 year warranty expired 3 weeks ago and the dealer as well as ford motor company said i will have to pay for it. I am outraged and would like the nhtsa to order a recall. We all know ford…
ODI 757297
Engine
Passenger side head gasket is leaking oil. This is a common problem on the 5.4l emgine. Ford should have a recall to correct the problem. With 60oo miles. I do not expected to have this kind of failure. *ak
ODI 754915
Engine
Needle in oil pump was defective. It kept going up and down. Oil pump has not been replaced. The dealer was aware of problem.*ak dealer refused to replace the multifunction switch that was included in a recall. *slc
ODI 894834
Engine
I have a 1999 ford expedition that has a faulty right side cylinder head. Oil leaks onto the exhaust which is a potential fire hazard. Through my own research i have found out that this is a common problem (oil leak from the right side head) with this vehicle. There are thousands of complaints that i have found on the internet. Ford refuses to acknowledge the problem with the consumer but has sent out technical…
ODI 10016932
Engine
Consumer noticed drops of oil on garage floor. Dealer stated that head gasket may be leaking. *ak the consumer states that the dealer was aware of head gasket problem and waited until warranty expierd for fixing it. Therefore, the dealer should fix the head gasket at no charge. *yh
ODI 881943
Engine
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. *slc
ODI 882974
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Horn
1999 ford expedition experiencing problems with the head gaskets. *mr the consumer felt that the engine should be replaced at no cost. The passenger side head gasket leaked oil badly. Ford replaced the head gasket once while under the manufacturer 36k mile warranty. The head gasket was replaced again at the consumers expense because the leak resumed. The consumer was informed by three different ford technicians that…
ODI 10124697
Engine
Vehicle is leaking oil at right side of engine, bottom of cylinder head. In at dealer's shop for repairs. Also, when vehicle is started there is a loud tapping noise coming from engine for about 5 minuted, then it stops. *ak
ODI 876942
Engine
This vehicle has had three blown head gaskets within the first 40000 miles, vehicle hestitates during acceleration which produces a significant safety hazard at intersections.*ak
ODI 761240