2001 Ford Expedition Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 63
- 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 63 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 16 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plug · 46 records
- plug blew · 10 records
- cylinder head · 8 records
- caught fire · 7 records
- spark plugs · 7 records
- heard loud · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 20 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Suspension
I was stopped at a red light, and all of a sudden i heard this loud crash and bang, and was jerked forward. Thought the pick up truck behind me rear-ended me. That driver pulled up aside of me and told me you just dropped your driveshaft. Since it was dark and my vehicle was in the middle of the road at an intersection i called the police. When they arrived they told me we can't wait for your tow truck driver to get…
ODI 10524500
Engine And Engine Cooling
After dropping off my children at daycare i stopped at the store. When i got back into my car and started it, it made a loud pop like something had came off. So i proceeded to turn the ignition on and then smoke came out of the top vents and the truck began making a loud popping noise and the engine was shaking. I was scared as hell and i thought the truck was about to blow up from the sound of it. So i calmed down…
ODI 10453420
Engine And Engine Cooling
A sparkplug blew out of my engine and another was loose. The plug in question ruined the threads in the cylinder head, and will require $700-$1000 for the dealer to fix. A simple google search proves ford had been having a major problem with this happening for several years, yet has did nothing about it !! *tr
ODI 10447265
Engine And Engine Cooling
My husband was on his way home from work. He was going at about 70-75 mph when the #3 spark plug blew out. It left him stranded in the middle of nowhere. It has been brought to my attention that spark plug blowouts are a common defect on my vehicle yet ford takes no responsibility for it, costing the vehicle owners a large amount of money and could cause serious accidents. *tr
ODI 10439749
Engine And Engine Cooling
While two hours from home bringing my son home from surgery, while getting off the freeway may vehicle made a horrible sound like a chopper motorcycle and when i spent over a $1,000.00 to tow my car home to find out the spark plug #3 blew out and stripped out so now i have no vehicle and told by ford dealership repair that it was a design flaw on the aluminum block and not under warranty and would require a helicoil…
ODI 10438966
Engine And Engine Cooling
#3 spark plug ejected from cylinder hole at freeway speed. Original plugs, never changed, never removed or checked from dealer delivery at new car in 2001. *tr
ODI 10426849
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that flames were coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. A police report was also available. The dealer did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 120,000. Updated 10/18/11*lj updated 3/29/12 *cn
Fire reported
ODI 10421343
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph there was a loud clunking noise heard from the vehicle and the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred twice before. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed that there was a blown spark plug that needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
ODI 10440869
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed the failure at the spark plug thread. The local mechanic reinforced the thread at location number eight but the failure continuously recurred in other locations. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 143,000 and the current mileage…
ODI 10410705
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while sitting idle in the residential driveway with the engine off. The fire department arrived and advised her that the fire could have originated from the engine. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. A fire report was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10395477
Engine And Engine Cooling
My vehicle suffered spark plug ejection. Upon pulling away from a stop light, the vehicle made a loud pop or bang and began to lose power immediately. Upon inspection, the coil-over-plug on the number 3 cylinder was broken from the bracket and a loud clanking noise came from the engine in that spot. After unsuccessfully trying to replace the coil, the spark plug came out of the socket without and force or tools. The…
ODI 10446855
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that her vehicle was parked in a parking lot when the engine suddenly caught fire. The police were notified and a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised her that they would investigate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10425184
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving when i heard a loud pop sound. My vehicle started making this loud sucking sound and noise similar to the sound of a tractor.
ODI 10383694
Engine And Engine Cooling
2001 ford expedition 5.4l engine with 75,000 miles. There was a slight ticking in engine on drivers side, had mechanic check, no obvious problem. While driving, loud popping noise, engine became very loud (tractor like sound) and engine failure. Had vehicle towed to mechanic. Spark plug was blown out causing damage to ignition coil. Had 3 cylinders (1,3, & 5) rethreaded, ignition coils replaced and all spark plugs…
ODI 10381690
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2001 ford expedition with approximately 130k miles. The spark plug in cylinder 4 blew out yesterday while my wife was driving down the highway. We discovered the cylinder head threads have been blown out also. I am unable to replace the spark plug without repair to the head. *tr
ODI 10372668
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE # 3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT THE HEAD WHILE DRIVING.
ODI 10371548
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that she was informed that the vehicle had suddenly caught fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire; the hood was burned and the windshield blew out as a result of the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10365146
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford 2001 expedition has a blown spark plug. The engine could have caught on fire while i drove the truck with the vapors pouring out of the plug spot (which flew out of the engine on to the road some where behind me). Ford knows this is an engine defect. Why are we not having a recall for this problem. *tr
ODI 10361828
Engine And Engine Cooling
While starting the vehicle i heard a loud pop from the engine... When i took the vehicle to the mechanic #8 sparkplug blew out, damaged the head and piston....looking around $1200.00 in repairs plus car rental. Sparkplugs got water in them 3 different times before they need to investigate this problem. *tr
ODI 10355569
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Other
2001 ford expedition blows spark plugs, pieces break off fall into cylinder and damage engine. Fuel gases from open chamber have potential for fire. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10343399
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 ford expedition. She stated that the vehicle was parked for 2 days without operation yet the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was available. The vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to submit all documentation pertaining to the fire before they would provide any…
Fire reported
ODI 10340499
Engine And Engine Cooling
For the 5th time, my ford expedition (2001) has blown a spark plug from the engine. I have now sunk thousands of dollars into repairing this defect, furthermore, i have been stranded on a highway or city street with my children in the car 2 times thanks to this unsafe defect. This issue is clearly a national safety issue and requires a recall. *tr
ODI 10332519
Engine And Engine Cooling
Number 3 spark plug blow out. Stripped threads on head. *tr
ODI 10314668
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. On february 19, 2010 while driving at 15 mph, smoke began to emit from the hood. The contact pulled over and the vehicle caught fire. A police report was filed. The contact called the manufacturer but was offered no assistance at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 150,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10331945
Engine And Engine Cooling
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i was driving a 2001 ford expedition [xxx]. I was coming from 290 expressway going towards central ave. I turned on parkside ave as i was driving my 9 year old son stated that the car was smoking. I told him ok i'm going to pull over. As i was about to pull over it started to catch fire. My children started screaming the car…
Fire reported
ODI 10331703