1999 Ford Expedition Gasoline Problems
- 46
- 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 46 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plug · 11 records
- head gasket · 6 records
- cylinder head · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Gasoline
1999 ford expedition 5.4l while driving heard loud noise from engine compartment. Pulled over and lifted hood seen that number 3 coil was moved and sparkplug ws attached. Plug had been blown out of sparkplug hole and stripped the threads out as it came out. Gas was being blown out of plug hole and the sparkplug was sitting right next to the gas coming outmaking a possible fire hazard. Have to have cylinder head…
ODI 10207072
Gasoline
My 1999 ford expedition had a spark plug blow out. The vehicle has approximately 60,000 miles. *jb
ODI 10154003
Gasoline
My '99 ford expedition 5.4l engine blew out a spark plug. Current mileage is 64,400 miles. *jb
ODI 10143508
Gasoline
Engine spark plug blow out at 80,000 miles on engine. Engine had 40,000 on it from new and was consuming oil due to the right head leaking oil. Ford replaced the head gasket. The gasket did not solve the problem so a new motor was installed. Now at 120,000 (80,000 on the motor) after the spark plugs were changed, a plug blew out of the head. A helicoil was installed after the plug blow out but that also failed.…
ODI 10147108
Gasoline
Upon start up my 1999 ford expedition blew a spark plug out of the engine block. Ford refused to admit that there is a problem . Repair is approximately$4000.00. Numerous complaints at consumer affairs attest to this problem. *nm
ODI 10140145
Gasoline
One spark plug on my 1999 ford expedition exploded and burst through the head of the engine. My wife was picking up my child at school. She parked the vehicle, shut it off and minutes later returned. As she was starting the expedition both her and my daughter heard a very large explosion from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle continued to run and a constant popping sound could be heard. She immediately shut off…
ODI 10134266
Gasoline
While driving on the highway with my family my 6 year old ford expedition blew a spark plug right out of the head. It has come to my attention that this is an on going problem with this vehicle. We had been driving for about 5 hours coming home from a family vacation when this occurred in new jersey. We were lucky in this case because we were able to make it across the highway and off the road. The problem…
ODI 10135810
Gasoline
1999 ford expedition 5.4l 4wd driving down road and spark plug shot out of the head. Causing a loud popping noise and bad idle. Replaced sparkplug and had heli-coil installed. Two weeks later, another spark plug shot out of the other side of the head.
ODI 10126618
Engine And Engine Cooling · Gasoline
1999 ford expedition with 5.4 triton v8. Spark plug is ejected from the aluminum cylindar head. Immediately upon the plug being "blown" from the position on the head i could smell fuel and the engine began to violently make a loud "popping" sound. I have found numerous complaints on the web regarding this but cannot find any resolution measures. Bought the truck used with 85k miles but i have read other complaints…
ODI 10122147
Gasoline · Ignition
Spark plug (believe it was #4) blew out of the cylinder head. 66k miles. These were original plugs, so not attributable to faulty mechanic. Head re-threaded, new plug inserted.
ODI 10114651
Gasoline
While driving to myrtle beach i heard a loud bang under the hood.i had the truck towed to a ford dealer where they told me the spark plug blew out of the cylinder head.i have read many complaints about this issue on the internet. I feel this is a safety issue due to the strong smell of gasoline when this happens.ford said they will do nothing and it will cost me 3600.00 to fix this. Who says even after replacing the…
ODI 10072470
Gasoline
1999 ford expedition - significant oil leak in the right head gasket. There is a current service bulletin for this problem.*ak
ODI 10051128
Gasoline
I have a 1999 ford expedition 5.4l engine, while drivung the vehicle one of the spark plugs blew out. I contacted ford motor about the problem and they said there is nothing they can do. After doing some research, i found that alot of people have complained about the same problem. Ford motor knows they have a problem with this engine but woun't admit it. I think it is a big safety problem and ford sure realize it .…
ODI 10051407
Gasoline
RIGHT SIDE OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET. *AK
ODI 10060104
Gasoline
Vehicle was purchased in 1999 new, all routine maintenance was performed on time and on schedule, vehicle was purchased with a facotry extended warranty to provide drivetrain coverage to 100,000 miles. Engine failure at 103,000. Warranty expired, manufature customer service reported so sorry. Buy new engine. Mr
ODI 768514
Gasoline
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 761164
Gasoline
Unexplained fire. Car was parked and unattended at the time. No components were on or in operation. Nlm
Fire reported
ODI 760805
Gasoline
THERE IS A LOW RECURRING BEEP WHEN DRIVING. *AK
ODI 758937
Automatic Transmission · Gasoline
This is the second ford vehichle purchased. Initial vehicle traded because of saftey issue involving seat belt malfunction. This particular vehicle needed an engine replaced and extensive transmission repairs. Ford motor company is basically untouchable for comments. Service technician at dealership admitted to knowing the engines in the 1997- 1999 expeditions were having problems. I was never notified. *ak
ODI 740859
Gasoline
After changing oil could still smell oil. Then ,took vehicle back to dealer where they found blown out head gasket. This was second time. First was repaired by dealer under warranty, but this time it was not under warranty. *ak
ODI 879826
Gasoline
Engine noise upon cold start. Sounds like marbles churning about inside a coffee can. *ak
ODI 738385
Gasoline
Engine loses power without warning, creating hazardous condition. Multiple repair attempts failed. Ford has displayed no concern for the safety of their customers. *ak
ODI 740003
Gasoline
After noticing an oil leak, i took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. I was told that the cylinder head was warped and had to be replaced. My expedition has only 12,000 miles on it. I believe ford has issued technical bulletins regarding cylinder head leaks and replacing the head gasket on the ford expedition. There may be more expeditions having the same problem as mine.
ODI 734110
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
Gasoline
Please note that brandon ford has not helped me resolve some of these issues. No safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak (tiresize: 26516)( dot number: tire size: 26516 )
ODI 746001