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
This is the second time that this vehicle has been back to the dealer in a 6 month period for engine troubles due to a defective engine block. The dealer has stated that ford motor co. Is aware of this defect, however they have not notified consumers that purchased affected vehicles. This dealer has made repairs using a "rebuilt, remanufactured" engine block. This repair is not satisfactory as i purchased anew…
ODI 745827
Engine · Gasoline
Engine hesitates. Dealer was not able to locate problem or provide remedy. Also, vehicle had an oil leak, and knocking noise. Dealer replaced head gasket, but problem is reoccurring.*ak
ODI 882161
Engine
Light came on the dashboard indicating there wa sno oil inside of vehicle, and it started making clunking noise. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak
ODI 895180
Engine
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for engine gasket repair, and dealer said it would be 3 to 4 months before parts would be available. This is not a recall part. *ak
ODI 860500
Engine · Front · Linkages · Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Trailer Hitches · Windshield Wiper/Washer
This vehicle has been back to dealership seven times since purchase for warranty service problems and recalls. In may of 99 there was a recall on the wheel lugs: nuts. In september 99, november 99, and march 2000 it was in for windshield wiper problems; moulding replacement; twice for front end alignments (steers to right); and trailer hitch recall. The constant smelll of burning oil has just been diagnosed on…
ODI 722762
Engine
Oil leak around the head gasket-had car serviced 4 times replacing plugs,wires ,gaskets and the whole head assembly. Finally they agreed to put a new engine in. We keep telling something was wrong with the block. They put in a remanufactured engine. Truck was in the shop over 35 days when they could of just drop a new engine the second time..not happy with apple valley ford for jerking me around. Now i do not trust…
ODI 742707
Engine
The vehicle experienced an oil leak around the head gasket, the consumer is not pleased with the dealer because they replaced the engine with a remanufactured one. Nlm
ODI 560437
Control Unit/Module · Cooling System · Engine · Filling/Charging · Trailer Hitches · Vehicle Speed Control · Wiring
The heater hose dripped antifreeze on to a coil causing damage. Yh
ODI 552893
Engine
Second right side head gasket failure in first year of life. *ak
ODI 718745
Engine
Piston knocking and vehicle is losing power, and it stalls. Could be dangerous if on a highway. Consumer states at 50 mph cars starts to vibrate.*ak
ODI 884976
Engine
I just purchased the 1999 expedition 4.6l xlt on march 4, 2003. The vehicle has approximately 38,000 miles on it, and i have only put about 500 on it since the date of purchase. I bought the vehicle in virginia and needed a maryland inspection. Upon the inspection, the mechanic noticed a leak around the engine. He did not investigate the issue, since it is not an inspection item. I am afraid that with all the other…
ODI 10010336
Engine
Timing chain went out and engine misses. Had engine replaced once, still having problems. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer could not duplicate problem. Please add vin. *ak
ODI 8008759
Engine
Ehicle is leaking oil. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated leak was in head gasket. Had repaired it, but problem still exiss. Please add vin. *ak
ODI 8005827
Engine
4.6 liter,v8 engine. Engine came with defective design which has a piston slap, causing vehicle to run and idle rough.tsb has been issued. *ak
ODI 855386
Engine
These head gasket failures are common on the late 1998 and early 1999 5.4l engines. Many have been repaired under the 36,000 mile warranty. How ever, it appears that this defect can occur at any mileage. Ford has refused to repair my vehicle since it occurred after the warranty and no recall has been issued. From the number of documented failures of this component, i feel ford should extend the eingine warranty or…
ODI 746180