2003 Ford Expedition Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 70
- 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 70 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plug · 55 records
- plug blew · 16 records
- heard loud · 9 records
- spark plugs · 9 records
- blew engine · 6 records
- upon starting · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
My wife was almost to the end of the off ramp to the 210 freeway and heard a loud pop and then an awful noise. It sound like she blew a hole in the exhaust manifold. It turned out to be the #3 spark plug being ejected from the engine. We purchased the vehicle from the dealer and have never changed plugs. We were fortunate that it happened local and not on the road for vacation. The truck was towed and repaired and a…
ODI 10243362
Engine And Engine Cooling
Spark plug blew out of engine head on a 2003 ford expedition with a 5.4l engine the spark plug blew out of the engine head and gasoline were expelled on the engine and exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment. The engine head had to be repaired at a cost of $1,832.48. *tr
ODI 10243215
Engine And Engine Cooling
Today is the second time we have had a spark plug blow out of the cylinder of our ford expedition. The first time it stranded my family in the mountains of southern california in the winter. We are supposed to go away for a weekend trip tomorrow. It cost us 3k the first time and today's quote is about the same. This is very dangerous and unbelievable given the amount of occurrences that nothing is being done. This…
ODI 10242831
Engine And Engine Cooling
The # 1 spark plug on my 2003 ford expedition blew out and stripped the threads and broke the coil. *tr
ODI 10241392
Engine And Engine Cooling
No warning. Engine stop. At least a dozen times.no body at ford will admit there is a problem. *tr
ODI 10227555
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving 2003 ford expedition spark plug blew out and truck reduced speed. The incident caused damage to the engine - which required replacement approx. $6,000.00. I asked the downey ford dealer if this was a manufacturing defect? They replied: they did not know although the truck was not on recall. This defect - blown spark plug may cause excessive injury and or death if this were to occur on the freeway. *tr
ODI 10227063
Engine And Engine Cooling
December 15, 2007, my 2003 ford expedition's spark plug was blown out. Leaving my three kids and myself stranded on the highway. After paying $1,200 to get it fix, on march 9, 2008 the same thing happen. *tr
ODI 10220661
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 expedition 5.4l engine. Production date 10-08-02 . Having oil leak from right head gasket diagnosed by ford. I believe problem is related to tsb 02-22-7. This should be a recall and repair expenses covered by ford / manufacturer. *tr
ODI 10219865
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2003 ford expedition is shutting off while i am driving, nearly causing me to lose control and be rear ended. It happens when i least expect it and the dealership is baffled. All their expensive diagnostic equipment can't even track down the issue. So far they have replaced some fuel parts and my fuse box but it still shuts down unexpectedly. I am $900. In the hole already, let alone i am going to have my first…
ODI 10209854
Engine And Engine Cooling · Ignition
Vehicle underwent normal driving. 2. Suddenly upon starting the vehicle a loud popping noise from the engine compartment was heard. There was loss of power, and would continue whenever the engine started. The odor of gasoline and oil was emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle had to be immediately brought into a ford dealership. Instead of replacing the entire head as required by ford , helicoil, spark plug, and…
ODI 10193667
Engine And Engine Cooling
64000 on 2003 ford expedition blew the #2 plug while traveling at highway speed and cruise control on. Had a hela coil put in. Contacted the dealer, no response, 2 weeks later 68000 blew the #3 plug sitting at a traffic light again had a hela coil repair. Again no help from the dealer, and told there was no open recall on that motor . I am filing a complaint with the attorney generals office in minnesota. Both…
ODI 10193479
Engine And Engine Cooling
On april 13, 2007 my 2003 ford expedition with the 5.4 liter triton engine blew out the #3 spark plug destroying the threads and requiring a total head replacement. The cost of this repair, in spite of the fact i purchased the extended warranty, was $3655.22. Upon further research i have found that apparently this is a very common occurrence affecting thousands of ford owners. *tr
ODI 10188541
Engine And Engine Cooling
Wife was driving the 2003 ford expedition with 73000 miles on it when loud popping noise was heard, upon examination sparkplug was found to have been ejected from the engine block repair at closest ford dealer was $3000. *ak
ODI 10186469
Engine And Engine Cooling
Original and 2nd ford engine blew. 1st threw a rod, 2nd block cracked and ruined engine due to rapid coolant loss. Dealers offered no warranty as both engines blew at 112,000 and 120,000 respectively. This car was very well maintained and received routine recommended service for oil and fluid changes. *tr
ODI 10238110
Cruise Control · Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 ford expedition caught on fire while parked. *mr the consumer expressed a concern about any risk or danger of sudden short circuiting, sparking, explosion or fire with parking this vehicle, when one day while sitting in their kitchen, they heard a loud rumble emanating from the rear of the house when they saw the front of the vehicle engulfed in flames with the hood blown off. The fire also spread to the…
Fire reported
ODI 10117440
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle stalled intermittently and without warning while driving 40 mph up to 70 mph. Vehicle had been to the dealer on three separate occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 10110893
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt: the contact says that his engine is stalling at anywhere from 45-70mph. The engine stalls while he is trying to accelerate. There is no prior warning to the failure. The engine just completly shuts off. It takes it a couple of minutes after the failure for his engine to start up again. The engine is an automatic transmission and it has done this to him at least ten times. Has came very close to having accidents…
ODI 10120319
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Car stops running while driving a speed. This has happened 4 times in the last 9 months. The dealer cannot correct problem until it is reproduced. *ak
ODI 10082531
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
The transmission has failed twice in my ford explorer, first at about 2500 and now, after a rebuilt engine was installed, at 205,000. As well, i have had differential problems, moon roof issues, paint issues, cracked head, etc. *js
ODI 10455435
Engine And Engine Cooling · Tires · Unknown Or Other
I purchased a 2003 expedition in september of 2002. I reported a vibration in steering wheel and brake pedal, a clanking noise in the front end, along with a slippage when taking off as vehicle seems to not want to respond when pushing on the gas. They stated the engineers were aware of problem and where working on it. The vehicle has been taken in several times, but these problems still exist. On the 2 appointment…
ODI 10041532