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Sep 24, 2022 Power Train

After I put it in park and turned the engine off the truck started to roll back and it didn't stop until it hit the curb across the street.

Sep 24, 2022 Power Train

After I put it in park and turned the engine off the truck started to roll back and it didn't stop until it hit the curb across the street.

Oct 5, 2019 Electrical System

MY CAR HAS BEEN OVER HEATING AND HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT IT. I COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO KEEP FIXING IT AFTER I JUST BOUGHT IT. SOMEONE TOLD ME TO CHECK IF IT HAD A RECALL AND SURE ENOUGH IT DOES! I CHECKED ON THE DMV WEBSITE TODAY.

Oct 5, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

MY CAR HAS BEEN OVER HEATING AND HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT IT. I COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO KEEP FIXING IT AFTER I JUST BOUGHT IT. SOMEONE TOLD ME TO CHECK IF IT HAD A RECALL AND SURE ENOUGH IT DOES! I CHECKED ON THE DMV WEBSITE TODAY.

Oct 5, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control

MY CAR HAS BEEN OVER HEATING AND HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT IT. I COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO KEEP FIXING IT AFTER I JUST BOUGHT IT. SOMEONE TOLD ME TO CHECK IF IT HAD A RECALL AND SURE ENOUGH IT DOES! I CHECKED ON THE DMV WEBSITE TODAY.

Oct 5, 2019 Electrical System

MY CAR HAS BEEN OVER HEATING AND HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT IT. I COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO KEEP FIXING IT AFTER I JUST BOUGHT IT. SOMEONE TOLD ME TO CHECK IF IT HAD A RECALL AND SURE ENOUGH IT DOES! I CHECKED ON THE DMV WEBSITE TODAY.

Oct 5, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

MY CAR HAS BEEN OVER HEATING AND HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT IT. I COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO KEEP FIXING IT AFTER I JUST BOUGHT IT. SOMEONE TOLD ME TO CHECK IF IT HAD A RECALL AND SURE ENOUGH IT DOES! I CHECKED ON THE DMV WEBSITE TODAY.

Oct 5, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control

MY CAR HAS BEEN OVER HEATING AND HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT IT. I COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO KEEP FIXING IT AFTER I JUST BOUGHT IT. SOMEONE TOLD ME TO CHECK IF IT HAD A RECALL AND SURE ENOUGH IT DOES! I CHECKED ON THE DMV WEBSITE TODAY.

May 14, 2019 Power Train 220,200 mi

THE SHIFT LINKAGE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT WORK DUE TO SEVERAL KINKS IN THE CABLE. I CANT GET THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION DUE TO THIS NOR CAN I EVEN DRIVE MY VEHICLES BECAUSE IT WONT HO INTO GEAR. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME STOPPING AT A STORE WHEN THIS OCCURRED. HAD TO LEAV...

May 14, 2019 Steering 220,200 mi

THE SHIFT LINKAGE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT WORK DUE TO SEVERAL KINKS IN THE CABLE. I CANT GET THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION DUE TO THIS NOR CAN I EVEN DRIVE MY VEHICLES BECAUSE IT WONT HO INTO GEAR. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME STOPPING AT A STORE WHEN THIS OCCURRED. HAD TO LEAV...

May 14, 2019 Power Train 220,200 mi

THE SHIFT LINKAGE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT WORK DUE TO SEVERAL KINKS IN THE CABLE. I CANT GET THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION DUE TO THIS NOR CAN I EVEN DRIVE MY VEHICLES BECAUSE IT WONT HO INTO GEAR. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME STOPPING AT A STORE WHEN THIS OCCURRED. HAD TO LEAV...

May 14, 2019 Steering 220,200 mi

THE SHIFT LINKAGE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT WORK DUE TO SEVERAL KINKS IN THE CABLE. I CANT GET THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION DUE TO THIS NOR CAN I EVEN DRIVE MY VEHICLES BECAUSE IT WONT HO INTO GEAR. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME STOPPING AT A STORE WHEN THIS OCCURRED. HAD TO LEAV...

Jul 24, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

SPARK PLUGS BLOWING OUT OF THE ENGINE REPEATEDLY WHILE DRIVING

Jul 24, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

SPARK PLUGS BLOWING OUT OF THE ENGINE REPEATEDLY WHILE DRIVING

Jan 30, 2018 Electrical System 145,386 mi

BOUGHT A 99 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4 4X4 ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. TODAY 1/30/18 WAS DRIVING AND STARTED TO HEAR CLICKING NOISE UNDER DASH THE WINDSHIELD FLUID LIGHT AND 4X4 LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH AS THE SAME TIME AS IT FLASHED I HARD THE CLICKING NOISE THE RADIO THEN TURNED OFF AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW S...

Jan 30, 2018 Electrical System 145,386 mi

BOUGHT A 99 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4 4X4 ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. TODAY 1/30/18 WAS DRIVING AND STARTED TO HEAR CLICKING NOISE UNDER DASH THE WINDSHIELD FLUID LIGHT AND 4X4 LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH AS THE SAME TIME AS IT FLASHED I HARD THE CLICKING NOISE THE RADIO THEN TURNED OFF AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW S...

Sep 30, 2016 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIR, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED T...

Sep 30, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIR, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED T...

Sep 30, 2016 Engine Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIR, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED T...

Sep 30, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIR, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED T...

Sep 2, 2016 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE NEAR THE CONTACT'S GARAGE, A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED TO THE FAILURE DUE TO THE ALARM SOUNDING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND REMAINED PARKED AT THE CON...

Sep 2, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE NEAR THE CONTACT'S GARAGE, A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED TO THE FAILURE DUE TO THE ALARM SOUNDING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND REMAINED PARKED AT THE CON...

Sep 2, 2016 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE NEAR THE CONTACT'S GARAGE, A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED TO THE FAILURE DUE TO THE ALARM SOUNDING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND REMAINED PARKED AT THE CON...

Sep 2, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE NEAR THE CONTACT'S GARAGE, A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED TO THE FAILURE DUE TO THE ALARM SOUNDING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND REMAINED PARKED AT THE CON...

Aug 9, 2016 Engine Fire 199,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE POLICE BELIEVED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE UNDER THE HOOD. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH TWO FIRE...

Aug 9, 2016 Engine Fire 199,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE POLICE BELIEVED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE UNDER THE HOOD. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH TWO FIRE...

Jul 4, 2016 Engine

I WAS SITTING AT MC DONALDS GETTING FOOD FOR MY SON, WHEN A LOUD POP COME FROM UNDER MY HOOD THEN MY TRUCK STARTED TO SMELL FUNNY. SOME CARS WERE IN FRONT OF ME SO THEY LET ME OUT. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE AND CALLED A FEW PEOPLE THAT COULD TELL ME WHAT WAS GOIN ON. A MAN COME AND LOOKED AT IT THAT ...

Jul 4, 2016 Engine

I WAS SITTING AT MC DONALDS GETTING FOOD FOR MY SON, WHEN A LOUD POP COME FROM UNDER MY HOOD THEN MY TRUCK STARTED TO SMELL FUNNY. SOME CARS WERE IN FRONT OF ME SO THEY LET ME OUT. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE AND CALLED A FEW PEOPLE THAT COULD TELL ME WHAT WAS GOIN ON. A MAN COME AND LOOKED AT IT THAT ...

Apr 14, 2016 Engine 138,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 2 DIFFERENT SPARK PLUGS EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN AND HAD A HELI COIL INSTALLED. I HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE SECOND INSTANCE YET. THERE WAS A 2 YEAR TIME SPAN BETWEEN THE EVENTS. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS AT LOW SPEED GOING THROUGH ...

Apr 14, 2016 Engine 138,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 2 DIFFERENT SPARK PLUGS EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN AND HAD A HELI COIL INSTALLED. I HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE SECOND INSTANCE YET. THERE WAS A 2 YEAR TIME SPAN BETWEEN THE EVENTS. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS AT LOW SPEED GOING THROUGH ...

Feb 17, 2016 Engine 200,000 mi

A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF THE ENGINE. I PURCHASED A DORMAN KIT TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE FAR FROM HOME FOR CONCERN THAT ANOTHER SPARK PLUG MAY BLOW OUT OF THE ENGINE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY SHOULD HAVE MADE THE ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEADS N...

Feb 17, 2016 Engine 200,000 mi

A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF THE ENGINE. I PURCHASED A DORMAN KIT TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE FAR FROM HOME FOR CONCERN THAT ANOTHER SPARK PLUG MAY BLOW OUT OF THE ENGINE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY SHOULD HAVE MADE THE ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEADS N...

Jan 31, 2016 Electrical System 144,000 mi

DOME LIGHTS, RUNNING LIGHTS, DOOR AJAR LAMP, ODOMETER LAMP, DOOR AJAR AUDIBLE ACTIVATING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE IN MOTION ON A STREET OR HIGHWAY. SOMETIMES STAYING ON AFTER VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. COMING ON AT ANYTIME AFTER VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND STATIONARY, CAUSING A DEAD BATTERY LEAVING DRIVER, FA...

Jan 31, 2016 Electrical System 144,000 mi

DOME LIGHTS, RUNNING LIGHTS, DOOR AJAR LAMP, ODOMETER LAMP, DOOR AJAR AUDIBLE ACTIVATING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE IN MOTION ON A STREET OR HIGHWAY. SOMETIMES STAYING ON AFTER VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. COMING ON AT ANYTIME AFTER VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND STATIONARY, CAUSING A DEAD BATTERY LEAVING DRIVER, FA...

Jan 6, 2016 Wheels 169,000 mi

SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. THE TINY (1/8") STEEL CABLE THAT HELD SPARE IN PLACE UNDER THE TRUCK BODY FAILED ALLOWING HUGE SPARE TIRE TO DROP TO ROAD. FORTUNATELY, THIS HAPPEN AS I WAS PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY AFTER A 2000 MILE TRIP. HAD THIS OCCURRED ON I95 IN 75MPH / BUMPER-TO-BUMPER TRAFFIC, IT WOULD HA...

Jan 6, 2016 Wheels 169,000 mi

SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. THE TINY (1/8") STEEL CABLE THAT HELD SPARE IN PLACE UNDER THE TRUCK BODY FAILED ALLOWING HUGE SPARE TIRE TO DROP TO ROAD. FORTUNATELY, THIS HAPPEN AS I WAS PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY AFTER A 2000 MILE TRIP. HAD THIS OCCURRED ON I95 IN 75MPH / BUMPER-TO-BUMPER TRAFFIC, IT WOULD HA...

Dec 2, 2015 Engine 187,000 mi

THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD WHILE I HAS JUST PULLED OUT ACCELERATING UP A SMALL INCLINE. I WAS GOING THROUGH A MAJOR INTERSECTION WITH MY SON. THERE WAS A STUTTER, THEN KNOCKING SOUND, LESS POWER, AND STRANGE ODOR.

Dec 2, 2015 Engine 187,000 mi

THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD WHILE I HAS JUST PULLED OUT ACCELERATING UP A SMALL INCLINE. I WAS GOING THROUGH A MAJOR INTERSECTION WITH MY SON. THERE WAS A STUTTER, THEN KNOCKING SOUND, LESS POWER, AND STRANGE ODOR.

Nov 26, 2015 Engine 350,000 mi

#8 CYLINDER BLEW THE SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE HOLE WHEN THE CAR WAS STARTED

Nov 26, 2015 Engine 350,000 mi

#8 CYLINDER BLEW THE SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE HOLE WHEN THE CAR WAS STARTED

Sep 3, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 220,033 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE OR FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED ...

Sep 3, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 220,033 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE OR FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED ...

Jul 30, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 165,000 mi

MY EXPEDITION STARTED ACTING LIKE IT WAS STARVING FOR FUEL MISFIRING LOSS OF POWER AND THERE'S A TICKING SOUND CONING FROM UNDER THE DASH BOARD THE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK THE LIGHTS FLICKER AND HORN BEEPS BY ITS SELF I PARKED IT AND A COUPLE DAYS LATER IT WOULDNT IT TRYING TO CRANK BUT ITS SOUND I DONT ...

Jul 30, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 165,000 mi

MY EXPEDITION STARTED ACTING LIKE IT WAS STARVING FOR FUEL MISFIRING LOSS OF POWER AND THERE'S A TICKING SOUND CONING FROM UNDER THE DASH BOARD THE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK THE LIGHTS FLICKER AND HORN BEEPS BY ITS SELF I PARKED IT AND A COUPLE DAYS LATER IT WOULDNT IT TRYING TO CRANK BUT ITS SOUND I DONT ...

Jul 30, 2015 Engine 165,000 mi

MY EXPEDITION STARTED ACTING LIKE IT WAS STARVING FOR FUEL MISFIRING LOSS OF POWER AND THERE'S A TICKING SOUND CONING FROM UNDER THE DASH BOARD THE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK THE LIGHTS FLICKER AND HORN BEEPS BY ITS SELF I PARKED IT AND A COUPLE DAYS LATER IT WOULDNT IT TRYING TO CRANK BUT ITS SOUND I DONT ...

Jul 30, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 165,000 mi

MY EXPEDITION STARTED ACTING LIKE IT WAS STARVING FOR FUEL MISFIRING LOSS OF POWER AND THERE'S A TICKING SOUND CONING FROM UNDER THE DASH BOARD THE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK THE LIGHTS FLICKER AND HORN BEEPS BY ITS SELF I PARKED IT AND A COUPLE DAYS LATER IT WOULDNT IT TRYING TO CRANK BUT ITS SOUND I DONT ...

Jul 30, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 165,000 mi

MY EXPEDITION STARTED ACTING LIKE IT WAS STARVING FOR FUEL MISFIRING LOSS OF POWER AND THERE'S A TICKING SOUND CONING FROM UNDER THE DASH BOARD THE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK THE LIGHTS FLICKER AND HORN BEEPS BY ITS SELF I PARKED IT AND A COUPLE DAYS LATER IT WOULDNT IT TRYING TO CRANK BUT ITS SOUND I DONT ...

Jul 30, 2015 Engine 165,000 mi

MY EXPEDITION STARTED ACTING LIKE IT WAS STARVING FOR FUEL MISFIRING LOSS OF POWER AND THERE'S A TICKING SOUND CONING FROM UNDER THE DASH BOARD THE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK THE LIGHTS FLICKER AND HORN BEEPS BY ITS SELF I PARKED IT AND A COUPLE DAYS LATER IT WOULDNT IT TRYING TO CRANK BUT ITS SOUND I DONT ...

Jul 8, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 FORD EXPEDITION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BLOWN SPARK PLUGS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT THE CYLINDER#8. *JB UPDATED 09/21/15*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND EVENTUALLY STALLED. UPDATED 09/24/15*JB

Jul 8, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 FORD EXPEDITION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BLOWN SPARK PLUGS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT THE CYLINDER#8. *JB UPDATED 09/21/15*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND EVENTUALLY STALLED. UPDATED 09/24/15*JB

May 25, 2015 Engine 174,815 mi

AFTER PICKING UP LAUNDRY, ON MY WAY TO STAPLES ALL OF THE SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD POP, THEN A STRONG SMELL OF GAS. I PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF TRUCK. TURNED IT BACK ON THEN HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND. GOT THE TRUCK HOME OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED SPARK PLUG OUT OF ENGINE ATTACHED TO A DAMAGED COIL. I T...

May 25, 2015 Engine 174,815 mi

AFTER PICKING UP LAUNDRY, ON MY WAY TO STAPLES ALL OF THE SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD POP, THEN A STRONG SMELL OF GAS. I PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF TRUCK. TURNED IT BACK ON THEN HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND. GOT THE TRUCK HOME OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED SPARK PLUG OUT OF ENGINE ATTACHED TO A DAMAGED COIL. I T...

May 24, 2015 Engine 174,616 mi

AFTER PICKING UP MY LAUNDRY, I HEADED TO STAPLES WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH I HEARD A LOUD BOOM AND VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS SO I PULLED OVER TURNED OFF TRUCK. I STARTED AGAIN AND IT WAS A LOUD POPPING SOUND. I GOT HOME CHECKED TRUCK ENGINE. I NOTICED MY COIL PACK OUT AND SPARK PLUG ATTACHED TO IT. I TRIE...

May 24, 2015 Engine 174,616 mi

AFTER PICKING UP MY LAUNDRY, I HEADED TO STAPLES WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH I HEARD A LOUD BOOM AND VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS SO I PULLED OVER TURNED OFF TRUCK. I STARTED AGAIN AND IT WAS A LOUD POPPING SOUND. I GOT HOME CHECKED TRUCK ENGINE. I NOTICED MY COIL PACK OUT AND SPARK PLUG ATTACHED TO IT. I TRIE...

May 7, 2015 Electrical System Fire 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD TOWARD THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE EMITTING FRO...

May 7, 2015 Electrical System Fire 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD TOWARD THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE EMITTING FRO...

Mar 6, 2015 Electrical System 164,000 mi

APPEARS WHEN IT RAINS, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. TOOK SAME TO A LOCAL SHOP THAT SPECIALIZE IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND ADVISED THEY WERE AWARE OF WINDSHIELD LEAKAGE. THEY ADVISED THEY DID NOT SEE ANY EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE. VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN SEVERAL MONTHS WITH N...

Mar 6, 2015 Electrical System 164,000 mi

APPEARS WHEN IT RAINS, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. TOOK SAME TO A LOCAL SHOP THAT SPECIALIZE IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND ADVISED THEY WERE AWARE OF WINDSHIELD LEAKAGE. THEY ADVISED THEY DID NOT SEE ANY EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE. VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN SEVERAL MONTHS WITH N...

Feb 25, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BOLTS FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND BOLTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FA...

Feb 25, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BOLTS FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND BOLTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FA...

Feb 4, 2015 Engine 183,000 mi

AS I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A LOUD BLOW OUT AS I WAS GOING 60 MILES PER HOUR. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THAT I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE COILS IN THIS TRUCK AND THIS TIME THE ACTUAL SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE LEAVING A OPEN HOLE THAT COULD IGNITE A FIRE. I HAVE NOW SPENT OVER $3600 ON REP...

Feb 4, 2015 Engine 183,000 mi

AS I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A LOUD BLOW OUT AS I WAS GOING 60 MILES PER HOUR. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THAT I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE COILS IN THIS TRUCK AND THIS TIME THE ACTUAL SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE LEAVING A OPEN HOLE THAT COULD IGNITE A FIRE. I HAVE NOW SPENT OVER $3600 ON REP...

Jan 2, 2015 Electrical System

CHANGED HEATER CORE IN THE FRONT ALONG WITH THE BLEND DOOR HEAT LASTED FOR UP TO 3 DAYS AND GOT NOTHING BUT COLD AIR IN THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK BLOWING OUT STILL HAVE HEAT IN THE BACK THIS IS CRAZY IT IS TO COLD FOR THIS AND I SPENT MY LAST ON FIXING MY HEAT TO ONLY RESULT IN IT GOING BACK OUT THREE D...

Jan 2, 2015 Visibility

CHANGED HEATER CORE IN THE FRONT ALONG WITH THE BLEND DOOR HEAT LASTED FOR UP TO 3 DAYS AND GOT NOTHING BUT COLD AIR IN THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK BLOWING OUT STILL HAVE HEAT IN THE BACK THIS IS CRAZY IT IS TO COLD FOR THIS AND I SPENT MY LAST ON FIXING MY HEAT TO ONLY RESULT IN IT GOING BACK OUT THREE D...

Jan 2, 2015 Electrical System

CHANGED HEATER CORE IN THE FRONT ALONG WITH THE BLEND DOOR HEAT LASTED FOR UP TO 3 DAYS AND GOT NOTHING BUT COLD AIR IN THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK BLOWING OUT STILL HAVE HEAT IN THE BACK THIS IS CRAZY IT IS TO COLD FOR THIS AND I SPENT MY LAST ON FIXING MY HEAT TO ONLY RESULT IN IT GOING BACK OUT THREE D...

Jan 2, 2015 Visibility

CHANGED HEATER CORE IN THE FRONT ALONG WITH THE BLEND DOOR HEAT LASTED FOR UP TO 3 DAYS AND GOT NOTHING BUT COLD AIR IN THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK BLOWING OUT STILL HAVE HEAT IN THE BACK THIS IS CRAZY IT IS TO COLD FOR THIS AND I SPENT MY LAST ON FIXING MY HEAT TO ONLY RESULT IN IT GOING BACK OUT THREE D...

Dec 29, 2014 Engine 220,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SPARK PLUGS BLOW TWICE IN THIS ENGINE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE LAST TIME IN JANUARY 2014 THAT I HAVEN'T HAD THE MONEY TO FIX THIS TIME. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE AND FORD HAS DONE NOTHIN...

Dec 29, 2014 Engine 220,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SPARK PLUGS BLOW TWICE IN THIS ENGINE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE LAST TIME IN JANUARY 2014 THAT I HAVEN'T HAD THE MONEY TO FIX THIS TIME. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE AND FORD HAS DONE NOTHIN...

Nov 9, 2014 Engine 120,000 mi

BLEW OUT 3 SPARK PLUGS ALREADY. NOW I NEED TO GET THE ENGINE FIXED AND SPEND 50% OF THE TRUCKS VALUE, BECAUSE FORD ROLLED OUT A FAULTY DESIGN AND WONT OWN UP. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS BLOW OUT UNTIL I PURCHASED A FORD, AND I'VE OWNED SOO MANY OTHER CARS THAT NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS. THIS NEEDS TO BE ...

Nov 9, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

BLEW OUT 3 SPARK PLUGS ALREADY. NOW I NEED TO GET THE ENGINE FIXED AND SPEND 50% OF THE TRUCKS VALUE, BECAUSE FORD ROLLED OUT A FAULTY DESIGN AND WONT OWN UP. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS BLOW OUT UNTIL I PURCHASED A FORD, AND I'VE OWNED SOO MANY OTHER CARS THAT NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS. THIS NEEDS TO BE ...

Nov 9, 2014 Engine 120,000 mi

BLEW OUT 3 SPARK PLUGS ALREADY. NOW I NEED TO GET THE ENGINE FIXED AND SPEND 50% OF THE TRUCKS VALUE, BECAUSE FORD ROLLED OUT A FAULTY DESIGN AND WONT OWN UP. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS BLOW OUT UNTIL I PURCHASED A FORD, AND I'VE OWNED SOO MANY OTHER CARS THAT NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS. THIS NEEDS TO BE ...

Nov 9, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

BLEW OUT 3 SPARK PLUGS ALREADY. NOW I NEED TO GET THE ENGINE FIXED AND SPEND 50% OF THE TRUCKS VALUE, BECAUSE FORD ROLLED OUT A FAULTY DESIGN AND WONT OWN UP. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS BLOW OUT UNTIL I PURCHASED A FORD, AND I'VE OWNED SOO MANY OTHER CARS THAT NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS. THIS NEEDS TO BE ...

Sep 3, 2014 Engine Crash Fire 220,000 mi

SPARK PLUG EJECTED RESULTING IN FIRE. INJURED HAND PUTTING OUT SAID FIRE. *TR

Sep 3, 2014 Engine Crash Fire 220,000 mi

SPARK PLUG EJECTED RESULTING IN FIRE. INJURED HAND PUTTING OUT SAID FIRE. *TR

Jul 29, 2014 Steering 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER MULTIPLE ...

Jul 29, 2014 Engine 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER MULTIPLE ...

Jul 29, 2014 Steering 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER MULTIPLE ...

Jul 29, 2014 Engine 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER MULTIPLE ...

Jul 18, 2014 Electrical System 99,084 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX AND GEM MODULE MULTI-FUNCTION FAILED DUE TO A WATER LEAK FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BU...

Jul 18, 2014 Visibility 99,084 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX AND GEM MODULE MULTI-FUNCTION FAILED DUE TO A WATER LEAK FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BU...

Jul 18, 2014 Electrical System 99,084 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX AND GEM MODULE MULTI-FUNCTION FAILED DUE TO A WATER LEAK FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BU...

Jul 18, 2014 Visibility 99,084 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX AND GEM MODULE MULTI-FUNCTION FAILED DUE TO A WATER LEAK FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BU...

Jun 23, 2014 Power Train 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE GEAR INDICATED IT WAS IN REVERSE AND WHEN PLACED INTO DRIVE, THE GEAR INDICATED IT WAS IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SHIFT CABLE DETACHED FROM THE BRACKET...

Jun 23, 2014 Power Train 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE GEAR INDICATED IT WAS IN REVERSE AND WHEN PLACED INTO DRIVE, THE GEAR INDICATED IT WAS IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SHIFT CABLE DETACHED FROM THE BRACKET...

Jun 15, 2014 Unknown Or Other 129,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON A RURAL ROAD THE SPARE TIRE FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, ONTO THE ROAD. I DISCOVERED THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE UNDER THE VEHICLE HAD BROKEN. *JS

Jun 15, 2014 Structure 129,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON A RURAL ROAD THE SPARE TIRE FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, ONTO THE ROAD. I DISCOVERED THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE UNDER THE VEHICLE HAD BROKEN. *JS

Jun 15, 2014 Unknown Or Other 129,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON A RURAL ROAD THE SPARE TIRE FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, ONTO THE ROAD. I DISCOVERED THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE UNDER THE VEHICLE HAD BROKEN. *JS

Jun 15, 2014 Structure 129,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON A RURAL ROAD THE SPARE TIRE FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, ONTO THE ROAD. I DISCOVERED THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE UNDER THE VEHICLE HAD BROKEN. *JS

May 8, 2014 Air Bags Crash

1999 FORD EXPEDITION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NON-DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING AN ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCIDENT LEFT HIM PARALYZED ON ONE SIDE. *JB UPDATED 06/23/14

May 8, 2014 Air Bags Crash

1999 FORD EXPEDITION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NON-DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING AN ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCIDENT LEFT HIM PARALYZED ON ONE SIDE. *JB UPDATED 06/23/14

Mar 17, 2014 Engine Fire 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FLAMES SPREAD RAPIDLY AND BURNED A PORTION OF THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. T...

Mar 17, 2014 Engine Fire 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FLAMES SPREAD RAPIDLY AND BURNED A PORTION OF THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. T...

Mar 16, 2014 Engine 164,121 mi

PULLING OUT OF A CONVENIENCE STORE WE HEARD A FUNNY SOUND AND MADE IT TO A PARKING LOT OF A RESTAURANT. HAD TO CALL THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO BE TOWED HOME. FOUND OUT IT WAS SPARK PLUG THAT HAD BLOWN OUT. IT STRIPPED THE THREADS AND IS NOW GOING TO COST A LOT TO GET IT FIXED, NOT TO MENTION THE TOWI...

Mar 16, 2014 Engine 164,121 mi

PULLING OUT OF A CONVENIENCE STORE WE HEARD A FUNNY SOUND AND MADE IT TO A PARKING LOT OF A RESTAURANT. HAD TO CALL THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO BE TOWED HOME. FOUND OUT IT WAS SPARK PLUG THAT HAD BLOWN OUT. IT STRIPPED THE THREADS AND IS NOW GOING TO COST A LOT TO GET IT FIXED, NOT TO MENTION THE TOWI...

Dec 20, 2013 Service Brakes 18,900 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IN NORMAL OPERATION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM BECAME INEFFECTIVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BRAKE SHOP WHERE THE BRAKE LINE ON THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR THE DOOR WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED THROUGH AND LEAKING. THE BRAKE SHOP FOUND...

Dec 20, 2013 Service Brakes 18,900 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IN NORMAL OPERATION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM BECAME INEFFECTIVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BRAKE SHOP WHERE THE BRAKE LINE ON THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR THE DOOR WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED THROUGH AND LEAKING. THE BRAKE SHOP FOUND...

Dec 12, 2013 Power Train Crash 225,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DROPPED AND CAUSED HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED AND THEN FLIPPED OVER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS COMPLETELY ...

Dec 12, 2013 Suspension Crash 225,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DROPPED AND CAUSED HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED AND THEN FLIPPED OVER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS COMPLETELY ...

Dec 12, 2013 Electrical System 230,000 mi

I HAVE THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM. WHILE VEHICLE IS OFF THE HEATER BLOWERS WILL TURN ON AND RUN BATTERY DOWN. WHILE DRIVING 4X4, WASHER LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, RADIO, INTERIOR LIGHTS ALL TURN OFF AND ON. RADIO WORKS WHILE IN PARK BUT, POWERS DOWN WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN GEAR. HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH WATER GE...

Dec 12, 2013 Power Train Crash 225,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DROPPED AND CAUSED HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED AND THEN FLIPPED OVER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS COMPLETELY ...

Dec 12, 2013 Suspension Crash 225,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DROPPED AND CAUSED HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED AND THEN FLIPPED OVER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS COMPLETELY ...

Dec 12, 2013 Electrical System 230,000 mi

I HAVE THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM. WHILE VEHICLE IS OFF THE HEATER BLOWERS WILL TURN ON AND RUN BATTERY DOWN. WHILE DRIVING 4X4, WASHER LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, RADIO, INTERIOR LIGHTS ALL TURN OFF AND ON. RADIO WORKS WHILE IN PARK BUT, POWERS DOWN WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN GEAR. HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH WATER GE...

Nov 25, 2013 Suspension 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE TRAILING ARMS ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ...

Nov 25, 2013 Suspension 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE TRAILING ARMS ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ...

Oct 16, 2013 Engine 173,500 mi

VEHICLE RAN PERFECT DURING THE DAY. STOPPED FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR AROUND 9 PM, WENT TO RESTART THE ENGINE AROUND 10 PM, HEARD A LOUD "POP" FOLLOWED BY VERY LOUD FLAPPING NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AS THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN BUT VERY ROUGH (SOUNDED LIKE "BLAP, BLAP, BLAP......"). ON INVESTIGATION, FO...

Oct 16, 2013 Engine 173,500 mi

VEHICLE RAN PERFECT DURING THE DAY. STOPPED FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR AROUND 9 PM, WENT TO RESTART THE ENGINE AROUND 10 PM, HEARD A LOUD "POP" FOLLOWED BY VERY LOUD FLAPPING NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AS THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN BUT VERY ROUGH (SOUNDED LIKE "BLAP, BLAP, BLAP......"). ON INVESTIGATION, FO...

Aug 21, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 214,000.

Aug 21, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 214,000.

Jun 22, 2013 Engine 212,000 mi

THE ODOMETER WAS ROLLED BACK BY THE DEALER FOREMAN MOTORS INC. IN MELBOURNE, FL. THE VEHICLE WAS LISTED FOR SALE BY THEM FOR $3995. CARFAX.COM HAS THE LAST REPORTED MILEAGE AT 241,000 ON JUNE 15, 2012. THE ODOMETER WAS ROLLED BACK TO 212,000. NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE AFTER ONLY DRIVING IT FOR 200 ...

Jun 22, 2013 Engine 212,000 mi

THE ODOMETER WAS ROLLED BACK BY THE DEALER FOREMAN MOTORS INC. IN MELBOURNE, FL. THE VEHICLE WAS LISTED FOR SALE BY THEM FOR $3995. CARFAX.COM HAS THE LAST REPORTED MILEAGE AT 241,000 ON JUNE 15, 2012. THE ODOMETER WAS ROLLED BACK TO 212,000. NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE AFTER ONLY DRIVING IT FOR 200 ...

Jun 18, 2013 Power Train 251,000 mi

HERE IS MY PROBLEM: ABOUT A MONTH AGO, MY 99 EXPEDITION BEGAN TO MAKE A "CLUNKING" NOISE WHILE MAKING SHARP TURNS (LIKE INTO PARKING SPACES). IT IS NOT JUST A NOISE - YOU CAN FEEL IT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT MAKES THE WHOLE TRUCK JERK AROUND. IT IS ALMOST LIKE MY FRONT WHEELS ARE DRIVIN...

Jun 18, 2013 Power Train 251,000 mi

HERE IS MY PROBLEM: ABOUT A MONTH AGO, MY 99 EXPEDITION BEGAN TO MAKE A "CLUNKING" NOISE WHILE MAKING SHARP TURNS (LIKE INTO PARKING SPACES). IT IS NOT JUST A NOISE - YOU CAN FEEL IT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT MAKES THE WHOLE TRUCK JERK AROUND. IT IS ALMOST LIKE MY FRONT WHEELS ARE DRIVIN...

Jun 14, 2013 Engine 202,333 mi

I BOUGHT THIS USED 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L AND NOTICED A KNOCKING FIRST TIME AND SAW THAT THE #3 SPARK PLUG HAD COME UNSCREWED FROM INSIDE, THEN AS I REPLACED IT THE #4 CAME UNSCREWED, RE SCREWED IT BACK IN AND NOW THE OBD II CODES CAME UP THE SPARK PLUG WAS NO LONGER GOOD, AS I HAVE WANTED TO CHA...

Jun 14, 2013 Engine 202,333 mi

I BOUGHT THIS USED 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L AND NOTICED A KNOCKING FIRST TIME AND SAW THAT THE #3 SPARK PLUG HAD COME UNSCREWED FROM INSIDE, THEN AS I REPLACED IT THE #4 CAME UNSCREWED, RE SCREWED IT BACK IN AND NOW THE OBD II CODES CAME UP THE SPARK PLUG WAS NO LONGER GOOD, AS I HAVE WANTED TO CHA...

Jun 4, 2013 Engine Fire 100,000 mi

PARKED VEHICLE NOT RUNNING NO RECENT WORK DONE TRUCK JUST STARTED ON FIRE,UNDER THE HOOD AROUND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AREA.VEHICLE HAD THE FORD SAFETY RECALL FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. *TR

Jun 4, 2013 Engine Fire 100,000 mi

PARKED VEHICLE NOT RUNNING NO RECENT WORK DONE TRUCK JUST STARTED ON FIRE,UNDER THE HOOD AROUND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AREA.VEHICLE HAD THE FORD SAFETY RECALL FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. *TR

May 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

MY HUSBAND AND I RETURNED FROM OUR DAUGHTERS HOUSE AROUND 6PM, ALMOST 8PM WE HEARD 2 LOUD BOOMS AND THEN WE LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES JUST IN THE FRONT AND SHORTLY AFTER THE TIRES POPPED. THE SUV WAS THEN BLAZING HIGH AT THIS TIME,THEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SHOWED UP. AFTER S...

May 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

MY HUSBAND AND I RETURNED FROM OUR DAUGHTERS HOUSE AROUND 6PM, ALMOST 8PM WE HEARD 2 LOUD BOOMS AND THEN WE LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES JUST IN THE FRONT AND SHORTLY AFTER THE TIRES POPPED. THE SUV WAS THEN BLAZING HIGH AT THIS TIME,THEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SHOWED UP. AFTER S...

Mar 15, 2013 Child Seat Crash

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EQUIPPED WITH AN EVENFLO INFANT CHILD SEAT, MODEL 3021805, MANUFACTURED IN 2/1/2012. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE CAR SEAT HARNESS FRACTURED LEAVING THE BABY UNSECURED. THE BABY OCCUPYING THE CAR SEA...

Mar 15, 2013 Child Seat Crash

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EQUIPPED WITH AN EVENFLO INFANT CHILD SEAT, MODEL 3021805, MANUFACTURED IN 2/1/2012. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE CAR SEAT HARNESS FRACTURED LEAVING THE BABY UNSECURED. THE BABY OCCUPYING THE CAR SEA...

Aug 13, 2012 Engine 160,000 mi

CRANKED THE TRUCK TO DRIVE AND MOTOR BEGAN TO KNOCK AND WHITE SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR OUT. ENGINE LOCKED UP. *TR

Aug 13, 2012 Engine 160,000 mi

CRANKED THE TRUCK TO DRIVE AND MOTOR BEGAN TO KNOCK AND WHITE SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR OUT. ENGINE LOCKED UP. *TR

Jul 12, 2012 Engine Fire 126,000 mi

TRUCK PARKED, NOT DROVE FOR THREE DAYS, ALARM WENT OFF AND TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES IN MOTOR AREA, TRUCK TOTAL LOSS, FOUND OUT AFTER FIRE THEY HAD RECALL ON CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH, WOULD'VE BEEN NICE TO KNOW, SO I'M SURE SEVERAL PEOPLE UNAWARE.CAR COMPANY NEED TO REALIZE CARS IS HOW THEY MAKE THERE MO...

Jul 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 126,000 mi

TRUCK PARKED, NOT DROVE FOR THREE DAYS, ALARM WENT OFF AND TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES IN MOTOR AREA, TRUCK TOTAL LOSS, FOUND OUT AFTER FIRE THEY HAD RECALL ON CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH, WOULD'VE BEEN NICE TO KNOW, SO I'M SURE SEVERAL PEOPLE UNAWARE.CAR COMPANY NEED TO REALIZE CARS IS HOW THEY MAKE THERE MO...

Jul 12, 2012 Engine Fire 126,000 mi

TRUCK PARKED, NOT DROVE FOR THREE DAYS, ALARM WENT OFF AND TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES IN MOTOR AREA, TRUCK TOTAL LOSS, FOUND OUT AFTER FIRE THEY HAD RECALL ON CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH, WOULD'VE BEEN NICE TO KNOW, SO I'M SURE SEVERAL PEOPLE UNAWARE.CAR COMPANY NEED TO REALIZE CARS IS HOW THEY MAKE THERE MO...

Jul 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 126,000 mi

TRUCK PARKED, NOT DROVE FOR THREE DAYS, ALARM WENT OFF AND TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES IN MOTOR AREA, TRUCK TOTAL LOSS, FOUND OUT AFTER FIRE THEY HAD RECALL ON CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH, WOULD'VE BEEN NICE TO KNOW, SO I'M SURE SEVERAL PEOPLE UNAWARE.CAR COMPANY NEED TO REALIZE CARS IS HOW THEY MAKE THERE MO...

Jul 7, 2012 Engine 123,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MAINTAIN STEADY SPEED ON LEVEL ROAD NUMBER 3 SPARKPLUG BLEW OUT BREAKING COIL AND DROPPING SPARKPLUG ON THE ROAD. ORIGINAL SPARKPLUGS HAD NEVER BEEN CHANGED. *TR

Jul 7, 2012 Engine 123,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MAINTAIN STEADY SPEED ON LEVEL ROAD NUMBER 3 SPARKPLUG BLEW OUT BREAKING COIL AND DROPPING SPARKPLUG ON THE ROAD. ORIGINAL SPARKPLUGS HAD NEVER BEEN CHANGED. *TR

Feb 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,899 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THIS EXPEDITION AND THE NUMBER 2 SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE DESTROYING THE COIL PACK AND STRIPPING THE THREADS. I HAVE READ ALOT ABOUT THIS AND FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD DO SOMETHING ON THIS ISSUE. SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY ON A DESIGN FAILURE THAT FORD DOES NOT W...

Feb 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,899 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THIS EXPEDITION AND THE NUMBER 2 SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE DESTROYING THE COIL PACK AND STRIPPING THE THREADS. I HAVE READ ALOT ABOUT THIS AND FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD DO SOMETHING ON THIS ISSUE. SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY ON A DESIGN FAILURE THAT FORD DOES NOT W...

Jan 15, 2012 Wheels 117,000 mi

1999 EXPEDITION XLT 4WD W/17" STEEL WHEELS. WHILE TRAVELING ON A WELL GRADED GRAVEL ROAD, ABOUT 35MPH THE RIDE SUDDENLY BECAME SHUDDERING, LIKE A TIRE WAS GOING FLAT. AS I WAS SLOWING TO STOP & CHECK IT, BUT WHILE STILL TRAVELLING ABOUT 20-25 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN THUMPING THUD, AND THE RIGHT ...

Jan 15, 2012 Wheels 117,000 mi

1999 EXPEDITION XLT 4WD W/17" STEEL WHEELS. WHILE TRAVELING ON A WELL GRADED GRAVEL ROAD, ABOUT 35MPH THE RIDE SUDDENLY BECAME SHUDDERING, LIKE A TIRE WAS GOING FLAT. AS I WAS SLOWING TO STOP & CHECK IT, BUT WHILE STILL TRAVELLING ABOUT 20-25 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN THUMPING THUD, AND THE RIGHT ...

Jan 6, 2012 Electrical System 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT DISENGAGED THE BATTERY CABLE TO PREVENT THE MALFUNCTION FROM CONTINUING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ...

Jan 6, 2012 Electrical System 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT DISENGAGED THE BATTERY CABLE TO PREVENT THE MALFUNCTION FROM CONTINUING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ...

Dec 30, 2011 Visibility

MY SIDEVEIW MIRRORS KEEP LOSING THE REFLECTIVE MIRROR. I HAVE REPLACED THEM BEFORE AND AFTER A WHILE THE NEW MIRRORS DO THE SAME THING OVER TIME. *KB

Dec 30, 2011 Visibility

MY SIDEVEIW MIRRORS KEEP LOSING THE REFLECTIVE MIRROR. I HAVE REPLACED THEM BEFORE AND AFTER A WHILE THE NEW MIRRORS DO THE SAME THING OVER TIME. *KB

Dec 30, 2011 Visibility

MY SIDEVEIW MIRRORS KEEP LOSING THE REFLECTIVE MIRROR. I HAVE REPLACED THEM BEFORE AND AFTER A WHILE THE NEW MIRRORS DO THE SAME THING OVER TIME. *KB

Dec 30, 2011 Visibility

MY SIDEVEIW MIRRORS KEEP LOSING THE REFLECTIVE MIRROR. I HAVE REPLACED THEM BEFORE AND AFTER A WHILE THE NEW MIRRORS DO THE SAME THING OVER TIME. *KB

Dec 7, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT STATED SHE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION DID NOT DEACTIVATE AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO SEVERAL VEHICLES. THE CONTA...

Dec 7, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT STATED SHE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION DID NOT DEACTIVATE AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO SEVERAL VEHICLES. THE CONTA...

Nov 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION FROM THE MOTOR WHICH WAS STRIPPING THE SPARK PLUGS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED AND ALSO ADVISED THAT SHE PURCHASE A SPARK PLUG KIT. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Nov 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION FROM THE MOTOR WHICH WAS STRIPPING THE SPARK PLUGS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED AND ALSO ADVISED THAT SHE PURCHASE A SPARK PLUG KIT. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Oct 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,000 mi

THE SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM BLOCK BREAKING ELECTRONIC COIL. TWO WEEKS LATER HAPPENED AGAIN THEN AFTER A HEILCOIL WAS INSTALLED AND ON 10/15/2011 SAME HAPPENS FOR THE THIRD TIME. *TR

Oct 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,000 mi

THE SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM BLOCK BREAKING ELECTRONIC COIL. TWO WEEKS LATER HAPPENED AGAIN THEN AFTER A HEILCOIL WAS INSTALLED AND ON 10/15/2011 SAME HAPPENS FOR THE THIRD TIME. *TR

Sep 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 155,000 mi

WHILE MOVING ACROSS COUNTRY MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EJECTED THE NUMBER 3 SPARK PLUG. THIS SITUATION PLACED MY FAMILY IN HARM'S WAY AS IT OCCURRED ON THE INTERSTATE AND WAS QUITE STARTLING. THE SERVICE REP WAS ABLE TO TELL ME WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE AS SOON AS TOLD HIM THE MAKE AND MODEL. THE ...

Sep 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 155,000 mi

WHILE MOVING ACROSS COUNTRY MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EJECTED THE NUMBER 3 SPARK PLUG. THIS SITUATION PLACED MY FAMILY IN HARM'S WAY AS IT OCCURRED ON THE INTERSTATE AND WAS QUITE STARTLING. THE SERVICE REP WAS ABLE TO TELL ME WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE AS SOON AS TOLD HIM THE MAKE AND MODEL. THE ...

Aug 29, 2011 Electrical System 145,000 mi

THE RADIO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE STARTER TRIES TO START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER AND THE HEADLIGHTS WILL TURN ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT ALWAYS WORK. *TR

Aug 29, 2011 Electrical System 145,000 mi

THE RADIO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE STARTER TRIES TO START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER AND THE HEADLIGHTS WILL TURN ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT ALWAYS WORK. *TR

Aug 9, 2011 Suspension 113,282 mi

REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL UPPER SUPPORT ARMS BROKE, THE FRONT OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ROTATED UPWARD TO ABOUT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE AND MOVED BACKWARD, THE FRONT OF THE DRIVE SHAFT PULLED OUT APPROXIMATELY 6" BUT DID NOT DISENGAGE, THE TRACK BAR BEHIN...

Aug 9, 2011 Suspension 113,282 mi

REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL UPPER SUPPORT ARMS BROKE, THE FRONT OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ROTATED UPWARD TO ABOUT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE AND MOVED BACKWARD, THE FRONT OF THE DRIVE SHAFT PULLED OUT APPROXIMATELY 6" BUT DID NOT DISENGAGE, THE TRACK BAR BEHIN...

Aug 1, 2011 Tires 234,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH COOPER DISCOVER LFX TIRES WITH DOT NUMBER 4909. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE CONTACT HAD A REAR ALIGNMENT PERFORMED ON THE TIRE, BUT THE SIDE WALLS BURST ON EACH TIRE. THE CONTACT HAD THE SAME TIRE PLACED ON ...

Aug 1, 2011 Tires 234,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH COOPER DISCOVER LFX TIRES WITH DOT NUMBER 4909. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE CONTACT HAD A REAR ALIGNMENT PERFORMED ON THE TIRE, BUT THE SIDE WALLS BURST ON EACH TIRE. THE CONTACT HAD THE SAME TIRE PLACED ON ...

Jun 14, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE BUT NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. NEITHER...

Jun 14, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE BUT NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. NEITHER...

Jun 10, 2011 Tires Crash 127,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS P265/70/R16 DOT8X72 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CEMENT DIVIDER. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE FACE AND MOUTH. THE VEHI...

Jun 10, 2011 Tires Crash 127,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS P265/70/R16 DOT8X72 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CEMENT DIVIDER. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE FACE AND MOUTH. THE VEHI...

Jun 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 167,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE IGNITION AND SAW SMOKE ESCAPING FROM THE HOOD AND DEFROST VENTS. WHEN THE CONTACT EXIT THE VEHICLE LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jun 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 167,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE IGNITION AND SAW SMOKE ESCAPING FROM THE HOOD AND DEFROST VENTS. WHEN THE CONTACT EXIT THE VEHICLE LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WA...

May 24, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION XLT WITH A 5.4 L V8 WITH 130K MILES ON IT. I STARTED MY VEHICLE THIS MORNING AND IT SOUNDED LIKE THE ENGINE HAD EXPLODED FOLLOWED BY GREY SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE I DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE , SECOND FROM THE REAR SPARK PLU...

May 24, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION XLT WITH A 5.4 L V8 WITH 130K MILES ON IT. I STARTED MY VEHICLE THIS MORNING AND IT SOUNDED LIKE THE ENGINE HAD EXPLODED FOLLOWED BY GREY SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE I DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE , SECOND FROM THE REAR SPARK PLU...

May 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THE STRAPS THAT SUPPORTED THE FUEL TANK WERE CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS AT A COST OF $278 TO THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILUR...

May 12, 2011 Power Train 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THE STRAPS THAT SUPPORTED THE FUEL TANK WERE CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS AT A COST OF $278 TO THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILUR...

May 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THE STRAPS THAT SUPPORTED THE FUEL TANK WERE CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS AT A COST OF $278 TO THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILUR...

May 12, 2011 Power Train 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THE STRAPS THAT SUPPORTED THE FUEL TANK WERE CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS AT A COST OF $278 TO THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILUR...

Mar 31, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 142,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ALONG WITH MY SON IN MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION(EDDIE BAUER SERIES) WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN HEARD A POP TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID SPARK PLUG BLEW AND A COIL WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM THEY SAID I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE CYLINDER HEAD CUZ THE HOLE WAS TO BIG I HAD THIS TRUCK FOR ONLY...

Mar 31, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 142,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ALONG WITH MY SON IN MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION(EDDIE BAUER SERIES) WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN HEARD A POP TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID SPARK PLUG BLEW AND A COIL WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM THEY SAID I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE CYLINDER HEAD CUZ THE HOLE WAS TO BIG I HAD THIS TRUCK FOR ONLY...

Feb 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 185,689 mi

I OWN A 1999 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION. WAS AT A LIGHT AND TURNED RIGHT GOING ABOUT 20 MILES AND HOUR WHEN I HEARD AN EXAGGERATED POP AND IT SEEMED LIKE IT RATTLED VERY LOUDLY. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME SPARK #3 HAS POPPED OUT. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. WORST PART IS THAT IT HAPPENED AT 2:00 AM ON A DARK RO...

Feb 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 185,689 mi

I OWN A 1999 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION. WAS AT A LIGHT AND TURNED RIGHT GOING ABOUT 20 MILES AND HOUR WHEN I HEARD AN EXAGGERATED POP AND IT SEEMED LIKE IT RATTLED VERY LOUDLY. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME SPARK #3 HAS POPPED OUT. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. WORST PART IS THAT IT HAPPENED AT 2:00 AM ON A DARK RO...

Feb 9, 2011 Structure

VEHICLE NEED ROCKER PANEL DUE TO RUST AND THEY ARE NOT OFFERED SO THE PROBLEM COULD BE FIXED FORD DOES NOT OFFER ROCKER PANELS THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL DUE TO STATE INSPECTION IT ALLOWS EXHAUST INTO VEHICLE I HAVE A 99 FORD EXPEDITION AND I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS OTHER FORD EXPEDITIONS AND FORD TR...

Feb 9, 2011 Structure

VEHICLE NEED ROCKER PANEL DUE TO RUST AND THEY ARE NOT OFFERED SO THE PROBLEM COULD BE FIXED FORD DOES NOT OFFER ROCKER PANELS THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL DUE TO STATE INSPECTION IT ALLOWS EXHAUST INTO VEHICLE I HAVE A 99 FORD EXPEDITION AND I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS OTHER FORD EXPEDITIONS AND FORD TR...

Feb 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,428 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION THAT HAS CONTINUOUSLY BLOWN SPARK PLUGS, I HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. I KEEP MY VEHICLES MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR BASIS, AND I HAVE NO WARNINGS LEADING UP TO THE SPARK PLUG BLOWING. I AM AFRAID THAT ONE OF THESE TIMES IT WILL BLOW AND MY E...

Feb 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,428 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION THAT HAS CONTINUOUSLY BLOWN SPARK PLUGS, I HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. I KEEP MY VEHICLES MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR BASIS, AND I HAVE NO WARNINGS LEADING UP TO THE SPARK PLUG BLOWING. I AM AFRAID THAT ONE OF THESE TIMES IT WILL BLOW AND MY E...

Jan 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,182 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L V8 TRITON ENGINE. NUMBER 7 CYLINDER SPARK PLUG WAS EJECTED FROM THE HEAD WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN. IGNITION COIL ON TOP OF SPARK PLUG WAS SHEARED OFF OF IT'S MOUNTING ON THE HEAD. NEEDED TO USE A SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR KIT TO REPAIR THE THREADS IN THE HEAD AND A NEW IGNITIO...

Jan 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,182 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L V8 TRITON ENGINE. NUMBER 7 CYLINDER SPARK PLUG WAS EJECTED FROM THE HEAD WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN. IGNITION COIL ON TOP OF SPARK PLUG WAS SHEARED OFF OF IT'S MOUNTING ON THE HEAD. NEEDED TO USE A SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR KIT TO REPAIR THE THREADS IN THE HEAD AND A NEW IGNITIO...

Nov 30, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD EXPEDITION 1999 EJECTED SPARK PLUG PROBLEM. AFTER HAVING THIS PROBLEM THREE TIME ALREADY, I START RESEARCHING ABOUT IT AND SEEMS THAT 100TH OF OWNER OF FORD EXPEDITION FROM 1997 TO 2003 ARE HAVING A RECURRING PROBLEM. WHY IS NOT A RECALL ON THIS WHEN HUNDREDS OF OWNERS ARE SPENDING FROM $300 T...

Nov 30, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD EXPEDITION 1999 EJECTED SPARK PLUG PROBLEM. AFTER HAVING THIS PROBLEM THREE TIME ALREADY, I START RESEARCHING ABOUT IT AND SEEMS THAT 100TH OF OWNER OF FORD EXPEDITION FROM 1997 TO 2003 ARE HAVING A RECURRING PROBLEM. WHY IS NOT A RECALL ON THIS WHEN HUNDREDS OF OWNERS ARE SPENDING FROM $300 T...

Nov 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 250,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. AFTER DRIVING ALL DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A FEW MINUTES. WHEN IT WAS RESTARTED, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE HOOD AND SPARKS FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WA...

Nov 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 250,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. AFTER DRIVING ALL DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A FEW MINUTES. WHEN IT WAS RESTARTED, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE HOOD AND SPARKS FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WA...

Nov 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CYLINDER 7 BLEW OUT AND CAUSED A MAJOR ISSUE. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONTACT PURCHASE A NEW CYLINDER HEAD. AFTER THE INITIAL FAILURE, CYLINDER 3 HAD THE SAME FAILURE. THE...

Nov 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CYLINDER 7 BLEW OUT AND CAUSED A MAJOR ISSUE. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONTACT PURCHASE A NEW CYLINDER HEAD. AFTER THE INITIAL FAILURE, CYLINDER 3 HAD THE SAME FAILURE. THE...

Nov 19, 2010 Structure 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER PENETRATED THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE GENERAL ELECTRICAL MODULE, AND FUSE BOX, TO CORRODE. THE VEHICLE STARTED ON ITS OWN AND CAUSED THE RADIO, HEATER, AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Nov 19, 2010 Electrical System 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER PENETRATED THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE GENERAL ELECTRICAL MODULE, AND FUSE BOX, TO CORRODE. THE VEHICLE STARTED ON ITS OWN AND CAUSED THE RADIO, HEATER, AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Nov 19, 2010 Structure 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER PENETRATED THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE GENERAL ELECTRICAL MODULE, AND FUSE BOX, TO CORRODE. THE VEHICLE STARTED ON ITS OWN AND CAUSED THE RADIO, HEATER, AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Nov 19, 2010 Electrical System 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER PENETRATED THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE GENERAL ELECTRICAL MODULE, AND FUSE BOX, TO CORRODE. THE VEHICLE STARTED ON ITS OWN AND CAUSED THE RADIO, HEATER, AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Nov 16, 2010 Suspension 129,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS "LIMPING" AND THE REAR END DROPPED DOWN. THE CONTACT INSPECTED IT AND NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEA...

Nov 16, 2010 Suspension 129,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS "LIMPING" AND THE REAR END DROPPED DOWN. THE CONTACT INSPECTED IT AND NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEA...

Nov 15, 2010 Suspension 99,950 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS UNSTABLE WHEN THE CONTACT WOULD ATTEMPT A TURN. THE VEHICLE ...

Nov 15, 2010 Suspension 99,950 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS UNSTABLE WHEN THE CONTACT WOULD ATTEMPT A TURN. THE VEHICLE ...

Nov 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 154,000 mi

FOR THE 2ND TIME I HAVE HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF THE ENGINE. THIS TIME THE GAS CAUGHT FIRE. I MANAGED TO BEAT IT OUT WITH MY JACKET, UNHOOK THE FUEL INJECTOR, AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME. FORTUNATELY THE FIRE STARTED JUST AS I OPENED THE HOOD AND I GOT IT OUT BEFORE ANY DAMAGE...

Nov 8, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 154,000 mi

FOR THE 2ND TIME I HAVE HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF THE ENGINE. THIS TIME THE GAS CAUGHT FIRE. I MANAGED TO BEAT IT OUT WITH MY JACKET, UNHOOK THE FUEL INJECTOR, AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME. FORTUNATELY THE FIRE STARTED JUST AS I OPENED THE HOOD AND I GOT IT OUT BEFORE ANY DAMAGE...

Nov 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 154,000 mi

FOR THE 2ND TIME I HAVE HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF THE ENGINE. THIS TIME THE GAS CAUGHT FIRE. I MANAGED TO BEAT IT OUT WITH MY JACKET, UNHOOK THE FUEL INJECTOR, AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME. FORTUNATELY THE FIRE STARTED JUST AS I OPENED THE HOOD AND I GOT IT OUT BEFORE ANY DAMAGE...

Nov 8, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 154,000 mi

FOR THE 2ND TIME I HAVE HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF THE ENGINE. THIS TIME THE GAS CAUGHT FIRE. I MANAGED TO BEAT IT OUT WITH MY JACKET, UNHOOK THE FUEL INJECTOR, AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME. FORTUNATELY THE FIRE STARTED JUST AS I OPENED THE HOOD AND I GOT IT OUT BEFORE ANY DAMAGE...

Oct 28, 2010 Structure 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE TRAILING ARMS WHICH HELD THE REAR WHEELS HAD RUSTED AND BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DE...

Oct 28, 2010 Structure 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE TRAILING ARMS WHICH HELD THE REAR WHEELS HAD RUSTED AND BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DE...

Oct 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 122,000 mi

A SPARK PLUG BLEW/POPPED OUT THE HEAD ON OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION, CAUSING FUEL VAPOR TO LEAK OUT OF THE OPENING, AND STARTING A SMALL FIRE, WHICH WAS QUICKLY DOUSED. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IN 3 YEARS THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED, RESULTING IN OVER $2000 IN REPAIR COSTS FOR EACH OCCURRENCE. I AM VERY FR...

Oct 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 122,000 mi

A SPARK PLUG BLEW/POPPED OUT THE HEAD ON OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION, CAUSING FUEL VAPOR TO LEAK OUT OF THE OPENING, AND STARTING A SMALL FIRE, WHICH WAS QUICKLY DOUSED. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IN 3 YEARS THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED, RESULTING IN OVER $2000 IN REPAIR COSTS FOR EACH OCCURRENCE. I AM VERY FR...

Oct 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 122,000 mi

A SPARK PLUG BLEW/POPPED OUT THE HEAD ON OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION, CAUSING FUEL VAPOR TO LEAK OUT OF THE OPENING, AND STARTING A SMALL FIRE, WHICH WAS QUICKLY DOUSED. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IN 3 YEARS THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED, RESULTING IN OVER $2000 IN REPAIR COSTS FOR EACH OCCURRENCE. I AM VERY FR...

Oct 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 122,000 mi

A SPARK PLUG BLEW/POPPED OUT THE HEAD ON OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION, CAUSING FUEL VAPOR TO LEAK OUT OF THE OPENING, AND STARTING A SMALL FIRE, WHICH WAS QUICKLY DOUSED. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IN 3 YEARS THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED, RESULTING IN OVER $2000 IN REPAIR COSTS FOR EACH OCCURRENCE. I AM VERY FR...

Sep 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 186,000 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW A SPARKPLUG. THE COST TO FIX IS RIDICULOUS COMPARED TO THE WORTH OF MY SUV NOW. I CHECKED ONLINE AND THIS APPARENTLY HAPPENS ALL THE TIME TO THIS ENGINE YET THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL. WHAT IS UP WITH THIS? THIS IS DANGEROUS AND COSTLY. IF BRAKES FOR JAPANESE CARMAKERS...

Sep 22, 2010 Fuel System, Other 186,000 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW A SPARKPLUG. THE COST TO FIX IS RIDICULOUS COMPARED TO THE WORTH OF MY SUV NOW. I CHECKED ONLINE AND THIS APPARENTLY HAPPENS ALL THE TIME TO THIS ENGINE YET THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL. WHAT IS UP WITH THIS? THIS IS DANGEROUS AND COSTLY. IF BRAKES FOR JAPANESE CARMAKERS...

Sep 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 186,000 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW A SPARKPLUG. THE COST TO FIX IS RIDICULOUS COMPARED TO THE WORTH OF MY SUV NOW. I CHECKED ONLINE AND THIS APPARENTLY HAPPENS ALL THE TIME TO THIS ENGINE YET THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL. WHAT IS UP WITH THIS? THIS IS DANGEROUS AND COSTLY. IF BRAKES FOR JAPANESE CARMAKERS...

Sep 22, 2010 Fuel System, Other 186,000 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW A SPARKPLUG. THE COST TO FIX IS RIDICULOUS COMPARED TO THE WORTH OF MY SUV NOW. I CHECKED ONLINE AND THIS APPARENTLY HAPPENS ALL THE TIME TO THIS ENGINE YET THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL. WHAT IS UP WITH THIS? THIS IS DANGEROUS AND COSTLY. IF BRAKES FOR JAPANESE CARMAKERS...

Sep 16, 2010 Suspension 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH OVER SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD HE HEARD A RATTLE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THE REAR CONTROLS ARMS AND TRACKING BAR WERE RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Sep 16, 2010 Suspension 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH OVER SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD HE HEARD A RATTLE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THE REAR CONTROLS ARMS AND TRACKING BAR WERE RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Sep 2, 2010 Suspension 138,000 mi

MY LOWER REAR CONTROL ARMS THAT ATTACH TO THE REAR AXLE FRAME RUSTED AND FAILED ON BOTH SIDES, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. NO INJURIES. IT WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. MY NEIGHBORS 97 EXPEDITION HAD THE SAME PROBLEM 2 MONTHS EARLIER. HIS FRIENDS 98 EXPEDITION ALSO HAD THIS PROBLEM, RESULTI...

Sep 2, 2010 Suspension 138,000 mi

MY LOWER REAR CONTROL ARMS THAT ATTACH TO THE REAR AXLE FRAME RUSTED AND FAILED ON BOTH SIDES, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. NO INJURIES. IT WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. MY NEIGHBORS 97 EXPEDITION HAD THE SAME PROBLEM 2 MONTHS EARLIER. HIS FRIENDS 98 EXPEDITION ALSO HAD THIS PROBLEM, RESULTI...

Aug 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 140,000 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE WHILE BEING PARK AND OFF ON MY DRIVE WAY CAUSING DAMAGES TO MY HOME AND PERSONAL INJURIES TO MY 9 MONTH PREGNANT WIFE. *TR

Aug 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 140,000 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE WHILE BEING PARK AND OFF ON MY DRIVE WAY CAUSING DAMAGES TO MY HOME AND PERSONAL INJURIES TO MY 9 MONTH PREGNANT WIFE. *TR

Jul 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 120,000 mi

SUV STALLED FUEL VAPORS FILLED INSIDE SUV SMOKE THEN FILLED INSIDE,WE GOT OUT LIFTED HOOD A FIRE WAS STARTING ON DRIVER SIDE NEAR WALL, MY SON AND I STOOD BACK FIRE WAS DROPPING FROM THE ENGINE WE GOT AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE IT EXPLODED 3 X. I RECEIVED LUNG LIFE LONG LUNG DAMAGE, THE INCIDENT HAD NEV...

Jul 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 120,000 mi

SUV STALLED FUEL VAPORS FILLED INSIDE SUV SMOKE THEN FILLED INSIDE,WE GOT OUT LIFTED HOOD A FIRE WAS STARTING ON DRIVER SIDE NEAR WALL, MY SON AND I STOOD BACK FIRE WAS DROPPING FROM THE ENGINE WE GOT AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE IT EXPLODED 3 X. I RECEIVED LUNG LIFE LONG LUNG DAMAGE, THE INCIDENT HAD NEV...

Jul 13, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,460 mi

ON MY WAY HOME FROM KANSAS TO COLORADO WHEN WE HEARD A SOUND LIKE A FLAT TIRE BUT IT WASN'T. MY SPARK PLUG HAD SHOT OUT OF MY CYLINDER HEAD. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED FUEL TO SPRAY OUT AND START A FIRE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE TRITON 5.4L ENGINES, BUT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL OR ANYTHING T...

Jul 13, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,460 mi

ON MY WAY HOME FROM KANSAS TO COLORADO WHEN WE HEARD A SOUND LIKE A FLAT TIRE BUT IT WASN'T. MY SPARK PLUG HAD SHOT OUT OF MY CYLINDER HEAD. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED FUEL TO SPRAY OUT AND START A FIRE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE TRITON 5.4L ENGINES, BUT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL OR ANYTHING T...

Jun 27, 2010 Electrical System Fire 149,000 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WENT UP IN FLAMES LAST NIGHT (JUNE 26) IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAD DRIVEN THE TRUCK HOME, TURNED IT OFF AND WALKED INSIDE TO GO TO BED. APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER, I WAS AWOKEN TO MY CAR HAVING SEVEN FOOT FLAMES COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND WE B...

Jun 27, 2010 Electrical System Fire 149,000 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WENT UP IN FLAMES LAST NIGHT (JUNE 26) IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAD DRIVEN THE TRUCK HOME, TURNED IT OFF AND WALKED INSIDE TO GO TO BED. APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER, I WAS AWOKEN TO MY CAR HAVING SEVEN FOOT FLAMES COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND WE B...

Jun 23, 2010 Electrical System

WHEN IT RAINS MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION TURNED ON THE LIGHTS ALL BY ITSELF , AND THEN PROCEEDED TO TRY AND CRANK ITSELF WITH NO KEY. RADIO AND AIR COMES ON BY THEMSELVES, CLICKING NOISE UNDER DASH , FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS SAYING THAT IT IS A LEAK IN THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE COMPUTER TO GET WET. *T...

Jun 23, 2010 Electrical System

WHEN IT RAINS MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION TURNED ON THE LIGHTS ALL BY ITSELF , AND THEN PROCEEDED TO TRY AND CRANK ITSELF WITH NO KEY. RADIO AND AIR COMES ON BY THEMSELVES, CLICKING NOISE UNDER DASH , FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS SAYING THAT IT IS A LEAK IN THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE COMPUTER TO GET WET. *T...

May 25, 2010 Air Bags Crash 189,143 mi

AUTOMOBILE INFO: VIN-[XXX] , ODOMETER- 189,143 MY WIFE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AFTER LEAVING A DOCTOR APPOINTMENT WHERE SHE PAST OUT DUE THE PAIN FROM THE MEDICAL PROCEDURE. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A POWER POLE HEAD ON AT 40 MILES PER HOUR AND THE DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE POLICE OFFICER WHO WAS D...

May 25, 2010 Air Bags Crash 189,143 mi

AUTOMOBILE INFO: VIN-[XXX] , ODOMETER- 189,143 MY WIFE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AFTER LEAVING A DOCTOR APPOINTMENT WHERE SHE PAST OUT DUE THE PAIN FROM THE MEDICAL PROCEDURE. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A POWER POLE HEAD ON AT 40 MILES PER HOUR AND THE DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE POLICE OFFICER WHO WAS D...

May 3, 2010 Suspension

WE HAD OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITIONS AIR SUSPENSION ACTUATORS REPAIRED AND 3 WEEKS LATER BOTH BACK AIR SHOCKS EXPLODED. IT WAS PARKED ABOUT 2 HOURS BEFORE THEY EXPLODED. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS INJURED. *TR

May 3, 2010 Suspension

WE HAD OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITIONS AIR SUSPENSION ACTUATORS REPAIRED AND 3 WEEKS LATER BOTH BACK AIR SHOCKS EXPLODED. IT WAS PARKED ABOUT 2 HOURS BEFORE THEY EXPLODED. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS INJURED. *TR

Apr 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

1999 EXPEDITION 5.4L BLOWING SPARK PLUG FROM CYLINDER HEAD. *TR

Apr 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

1999 EXPEDITION 5.4L BLOWING SPARK PLUG FROM CYLINDER HEAD. *TR

Apr 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING IDLE FOR TWO HOURS WHEN SHE NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED SHE HAD PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED ...

Apr 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING IDLE FOR TWO HOURS WHEN SHE NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED SHE HAD PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED ...

Apr 12, 2010 Electrical System

OUR BATTERY DIED BECAUSE THE AIR FAN INSIDE THE CAR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. ONCE I GOT CAR JUMP STARTED NOTICED THAT MANY ELECTRICAL DEVICES WERE EITHER NOT WORKING OR TURNING ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. THESE PROBLEMS CONTINUED AFTER I REPLACED BATTERY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ...

Apr 12, 2010 Visibility

OUR BATTERY DIED BECAUSE THE AIR FAN INSIDE THE CAR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. ONCE I GOT CAR JUMP STARTED NOTICED THAT MANY ELECTRICAL DEVICES WERE EITHER NOT WORKING OR TURNING ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. THESE PROBLEMS CONTINUED AFTER I REPLACED BATTERY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ...

Apr 12, 2010 Electrical System

OUR BATTERY DIED BECAUSE THE AIR FAN INSIDE THE CAR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. ONCE I GOT CAR JUMP STARTED NOTICED THAT MANY ELECTRICAL DEVICES WERE EITHER NOT WORKING OR TURNING ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. THESE PROBLEMS CONTINUED AFTER I REPLACED BATTERY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ...

Apr 12, 2010 Visibility

OUR BATTERY DIED BECAUSE THE AIR FAN INSIDE THE CAR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. ONCE I GOT CAR JUMP STARTED NOTICED THAT MANY ELECTRICAL DEVICES WERE EITHER NOT WORKING OR TURNING ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. THESE PROBLEMS CONTINUED AFTER I REPLACED BATTERY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ...

Apr 8, 2010 Suspension Crash 130,000 mi

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WENT COMPLETELY OUT WHILE RIDING AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO TILT FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON TWO WHEELS , CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL HITTING TREE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS DONE TO VEHICLE. THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED AUTOMATICALLY. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Apr 8, 2010 Suspension Crash 130,000 mi

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WENT COMPLETELY OUT WHILE RIDING AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO TILT FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON TWO WHEELS , CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL HITTING TREE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS DONE TO VEHICLE. THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED AUTOMATICALLY. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Apr 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAD A SPARK PLUG SHOOT OUT FROM THE HEAD ON MY WAY TO MY CABIN APRIL 2ND, 2010. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND WAS DRIVING IN A AREA WITH NO CELL COVERAGE OR GAS STATIONS. THE FUMES MADE THE INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE SMELL HORRIBLE AND HAD TO DRIVE TO 17 MILES WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN L...

Apr 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 140,000 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAD A SPARK PLUG SHOOT OUT FROM THE HEAD ON MY WAY TO MY CABIN APRIL 2ND, 2010. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND WAS DRIVING IN A AREA WITH NO CELL COVERAGE OR GAS STATIONS. THE FUMES MADE THE INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE SMELL HORRIBLE AND HAD TO DRIVE TO 17 MILES WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN L...

Apr 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAD A SPARK PLUG SHOOT OUT FROM THE HEAD ON MY WAY TO MY CABIN APRIL 2ND, 2010. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND WAS DRIVING IN A AREA WITH NO CELL COVERAGE OR GAS STATIONS. THE FUMES MADE THE INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE SMELL HORRIBLE AND HAD TO DRIVE TO 17 MILES WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN L...

Apr 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 140,000 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAD A SPARK PLUG SHOOT OUT FROM THE HEAD ON MY WAY TO MY CABIN APRIL 2ND, 2010. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND WAS DRIVING IN A AREA WITH NO CELL COVERAGE OR GAS STATIONS. THE FUMES MADE THE INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE SMELL HORRIBLE AND HAD TO DRIVE TO 17 MILES WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN L...

Mar 24, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS WINDOW SWITCH WORKING THE WIPERS, DIGITAL ODOMETER GOING OFF AND ON, BRAKES WORKING THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS,BLOWER MOTOR FOR HEATER COMING ON WITHOUT A KEY EVEN IN THE IGNITION,DOOR LOCKS DON'T ENGAGE UNTIL MOVING FOR A MINUTE OR TWO,AFTER BLOWER MOTOR KICKED ON WITHOU...

Mar 24, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS WINDOW SWITCH WORKING THE WIPERS, DIGITAL ODOMETER GOING OFF AND ON, BRAKES WORKING THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS,BLOWER MOTOR FOR HEATER COMING ON WITHOUT A KEY EVEN IN THE IGNITION,DOOR LOCKS DON'T ENGAGE UNTIL MOVING FOR A MINUTE OR TWO,AFTER BLOWER MOTOR KICKED ON WITHOU...

Mar 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,500 mi

ENGINE BLEW OUT A SPARKPLUG JUST LIKE THE OTHER REPORTS. COST ME AROUND 900.00 GET RUNNING AGAIN. MECHANIC TOLD ME FORD KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY A REPAIR KIT JUST FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,500 mi

ENGINE BLEW OUT A SPARKPLUG JUST LIKE THE OTHER REPORTS. COST ME AROUND 900.00 GET RUNNING AGAIN. MECHANIC TOLD ME FORD KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY A REPAIR KIT JUST FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 143,122 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH THE 5.4L TRITON ENGINE BLEW OUT A FACTORY INSTALLED ORIGINAL SPARK PLUG CAUSING A ENGINE FIRE. THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON AMONG THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE. FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN, BUT ONLINE RESEARCH CONCLUDES THIS PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD AND VERY DANGERO...

Feb 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 143,122 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH THE 5.4L TRITON ENGINE BLEW OUT A FACTORY INSTALLED ORIGINAL SPARK PLUG CAUSING A ENGINE FIRE. THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON AMONG THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE. FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN, BUT ONLINE RESEARCH CONCLUDES THIS PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD AND VERY DANGERO...

Feb 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 180,000 mi

NORMAL DAILY DRIVING. SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. NOT REPLACED YET. *TR

Feb 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 180,000 mi

NORMAL DAILY DRIVING. SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. NOT REPLACED YET. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I'VE HAD A SPARK PLUG EJECT FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD DUE TO THE POOR THREADING IN THE CYLINDER HEAD! IT COST ME $3,000 FOR THE FIRST FIX, AND NOW MAYBE ANOTHER $3,000!!! THIS WAS THE SECOND ONE TO HAVE DONE THIS IN A 3 YEAR SPAN, IT DAMAGED THE CYLINDER HEAD AND IGNITION COIL A...

Feb 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I'VE HAD A SPARK PLUG EJECT FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD DUE TO THE POOR THREADING IN THE CYLINDER HEAD! IT COST ME $3,000 FOR THE FIRST FIX, AND NOW MAYBE ANOTHER $3,000!!! THIS WAS THE SECOND ONE TO HAVE DONE THIS IN A 3 YEAR SPAN, IT DAMAGED THE CYLINDER HEAD AND IGNITION COIL A...

Jan 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

MY SON EXITED THE PUBLIX GROCERY STORE WHERE HE WAS WORKING AND FOUND THAT OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WAS ON FIRE WITH NO ONE IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEYS IN HIS POCKET. THE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT. FOUR SMALL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE NOT ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, THE FIRE DEPA...

Jan 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MY SON EXITED THE PUBLIX GROCERY STORE WHERE HE WAS WORKING AND FOUND THAT OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WAS ON FIRE WITH NO ONE IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEYS IN HIS POCKET. THE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT. FOUR SMALL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE NOT ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, THE FIRE DEPA...

Jan 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

MY SON EXITED THE PUBLIX GROCERY STORE WHERE HE WAS WORKING AND FOUND THAT OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WAS ON FIRE WITH NO ONE IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEYS IN HIS POCKET. THE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT. FOUR SMALL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE NOT ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, THE FIRE DEPA...

Jan 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MY SON EXITED THE PUBLIX GROCERY STORE WHERE HE WAS WORKING AND FOUND THAT OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WAS ON FIRE WITH NO ONE IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEYS IN HIS POCKET. THE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT. FOUR SMALL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE NOT ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, THE FIRE DEPA...

Dec 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REFERENCE TO OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. MY WIFE STARTED OUT ON HER DAILY DRIVE TO WORK. AS USUAL, SHE ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO WARM UP FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE LEAVING. ABOUT 1 BLOCK FROM OUR HOME, SHE HEARD A POP AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE, RUN ROUGH, RATTLED AND LOSE POWER. SH...

Dec 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REFERENCE TO OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. MY WIFE STARTED OUT ON HER DAILY DRIVE TO WORK. AS USUAL, SHE ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO WARM UP FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE LEAVING. ABOUT 1 BLOCK FROM OUR HOME, SHE HEARD A POP AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE, RUN ROUGH, RATTLED AND LOSE POWER. SH...

Dec 9, 2009 Structure 102,000 mi

THE FLARED PORTION OF THE TERMINATOR FOB ON THE RETAINING/RETRACTING CABLE FOR THE SPARE TIRE FRACTURED AND SEPARATED ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER (I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER). *TR AS A RESULT, THE SPARE TIRE AND THE METAL CROSSPIECE RETAINER DROPPED ONTO THE STREET PAVEMENT, AND IN FRONT ...

Dec 9, 2009 Tires 102,000 mi

THE FLARED PORTION OF THE TERMINATOR FOB ON THE RETAINING/RETRACTING CABLE FOR THE SPARE TIRE FRACTURED AND SEPARATED ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER (I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER). *TR AS A RESULT, THE SPARE TIRE AND THE METAL CROSSPIECE RETAINER DROPPED ONTO THE STREET PAVEMENT, AND IN FRONT ...

Dec 9, 2009 Structure 102,000 mi

THE FLARED PORTION OF THE TERMINATOR FOB ON THE RETAINING/RETRACTING CABLE FOR THE SPARE TIRE FRACTURED AND SEPARATED ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER (I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER). *TR AS A RESULT, THE SPARE TIRE AND THE METAL CROSSPIECE RETAINER DROPPED ONTO THE STREET PAVEMENT, AND IN FRONT ...

Dec 9, 2009 Tires 102,000 mi

THE FLARED PORTION OF THE TERMINATOR FOB ON THE RETAINING/RETRACTING CABLE FOR THE SPARE TIRE FRACTURED AND SEPARATED ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER (I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER). *TR AS A RESULT, THE SPARE TIRE AND THE METAL CROSSPIECE RETAINER DROPPED ONTO THE STREET PAVEMENT, AND IN FRONT ...

Nov 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 137,000 mi

WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC IN DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, I HEARD A LOUD "POP" UNDER MY HOOD AND THEN MY TRUCK SOUNDED LIKE A STEAM ENGINE. I ALSO BEGAN TO SMELL RAW GASOLINE. I PULLED TO THE CURB AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD. DRIVERS SIDE REAR SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT, BREAKING OFF THE COIL PACK. GAS HAD SPRA...

Nov 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 137,000 mi

WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC IN DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, I HEARD A LOUD "POP" UNDER MY HOOD AND THEN MY TRUCK SOUNDED LIKE A STEAM ENGINE. I ALSO BEGAN TO SMELL RAW GASOLINE. I PULLED TO THE CURB AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD. DRIVERS SIDE REAR SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT, BREAKING OFF THE COIL PACK. GAS HAD SPRA...

Oct 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION, LAST YEAR THE NUMBER 3 PLUG POPPED AND HAD TO BE RETHREADED AND NOW WE HAVE A DIFFERENT POPPED PLUG THAT NEEDS REPAIR. THE FIRST REPAIR COST $800 AND I HAD TO RENT A CAR. FOR THIS SECOND REPAIR I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO TWO REPAIR GARAGES AND NEITHER MECHANIC COULD REPAIR ...

Oct 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION, LAST YEAR THE NUMBER 3 PLUG POPPED AND HAD TO BE RETHREADED AND NOW WE HAVE A DIFFERENT POPPED PLUG THAT NEEDS REPAIR. THE FIRST REPAIR COST $800 AND I HAD TO RENT A CAR. FOR THIS SECOND REPAIR I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO TWO REPAIR GARAGES AND NEITHER MECHANIC COULD REPAIR ...

Oct 16, 2009 Electrical System 182,153 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION. SUV HAS BEEN RANDOM ELECTRICAL ANOMALIES OVER THE PAST MONTH FROM TODAY. GAUGES, INTERIOR FANS, AND LIGHTS WOULD STAY ON WHEN THE IGNITION WOULD BEE IN THE OFF POSITION AND KEY REMOVED. UPON INSPECTION FROM A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT, IT HAS BEEN NOTED FROM T...

Oct 16, 2009 Electrical System 182,153 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION. SUV HAS BEEN RANDOM ELECTRICAL ANOMALIES OVER THE PAST MONTH FROM TODAY. GAUGES, INTERIOR FANS, AND LIGHTS WOULD STAY ON WHEN THE IGNITION WOULD BEE IN THE OFF POSITION AND KEY REMOVED. UPON INSPECTION FROM A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT, IT HAS BEEN NOTED FROM T...

Oct 11, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,454 mi

HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT, TOOK SAID VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED OUT, WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A LEAKING EXHAUST MANIFOLD, I THEN CHECKED WHAT I WAS TOLD AND DID NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE EXHAUST, THEN THREE WEEKS LATER WITHOUT WARNING THE NO. 3 CYLINDER SPA...

Oct 11, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,454 mi

HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT, TOOK SAID VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED OUT, WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A LEAKING EXHAUST MANIFOLD, I THEN CHECKED WHAT I WAS TOLD AND DID NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE EXHAUST, THEN THREE WEEKS LATER WITHOUT WARNING THE NO. 3 CYLINDER SPA...

Oct 5, 2009 Visibility 113,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION WINDSHIELD LEAKS AND SHORTS OUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HAPPENS WHEN UNATTENDED OFTEN AND TURNS ON LIGHTS AND OTHER SYSTEMS SO BATTERY GOES DEAD. HAD FORD DEALER REPAIR ONE YEAR AGO AND PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *TR

Oct 5, 2009 Electrical System 113,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION WINDSHIELD LEAKS AND SHORTS OUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HAPPENS WHEN UNATTENDED OFTEN AND TURNS ON LIGHTS AND OTHER SYSTEMS SO BATTERY GOES DEAD. HAD FORD DEALER REPAIR ONE YEAR AGO AND PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *TR

Oct 5, 2009 Visibility 113,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION WINDSHIELD LEAKS AND SHORTS OUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HAPPENS WHEN UNATTENDED OFTEN AND TURNS ON LIGHTS AND OTHER SYSTEMS SO BATTERY GOES DEAD. HAD FORD DEALER REPAIR ONE YEAR AGO AND PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *TR

Oct 5, 2009 Electrical System 113,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION WINDSHIELD LEAKS AND SHORTS OUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HAPPENS WHEN UNATTENDED OFTEN AND TURNS ON LIGHTS AND OTHER SYSTEMS SO BATTERY GOES DEAD. HAD FORD DEALER REPAIR ONE YEAR AGO AND PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *TR

Sep 23, 2009 Suspension 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE CONTROL ARMS. NO REPAIRS HAVE BE...

Sep 23, 2009 Suspension 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE CONTROL ARMS. NO REPAIRS HAVE BE...

Sep 22, 2009 Unknown Or Other 97,000 mi

I OWN A 1994 FORD EXPEDITION TRITON 5.4L V8 THAT HAS NOW BLOWN 4 SPARK PLUGS CAUSES THE COILS AND SPARK PLUGS TO EJECT FROM THE MOTOR. THE MOST RECENT ON SEPT 17,2009. THIS HAS OCCURRED IN THE TIME PERIOD OF 3 YEARS. LUCKILY UNLIKE SOME PEOPLE THIS HAS NOT RESULTED IN A FIRE OF OUR VEHICLE. *TR

Sep 22, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS THREAD FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE SPARK PLUGS TO EJECT FROM THE COIL. HE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $1,900.00 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. NO REP...

Sep 22, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 134,234 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L AND COASTING DOWN A HILL ALL OF A SUDDEN A LOUD POP AND THE A LOUD EXHAUST NOISE. I SMELLED FUEL AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER. UPON OPENING MY HOOD I FOUND A SMALL FIRE (THANK GOD I CARRY A FIRE EXTINGUISHER) AND THAT MY ENGINE HAD SPIT OUT A SPARK PLUG STR...

Sep 22, 2009 Unknown Or Other 97,000 mi

I OWN A 1994 FORD EXPEDITION TRITON 5.4L V8 THAT HAS NOW BLOWN 4 SPARK PLUGS CAUSES THE COILS AND SPARK PLUGS TO EJECT FROM THE MOTOR. THE MOST RECENT ON SEPT 17,2009. THIS HAS OCCURRED IN THE TIME PERIOD OF 3 YEARS. LUCKILY UNLIKE SOME PEOPLE THIS HAS NOT RESULTED IN A FIRE OF OUR VEHICLE. *TR

Sep 22, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS THREAD FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE SPARK PLUGS TO EJECT FROM THE COIL. HE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $1,900.00 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. NO REP...

Sep 22, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 134,234 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L AND COASTING DOWN A HILL ALL OF A SUDDEN A LOUD POP AND THE A LOUD EXHAUST NOISE. I SMELLED FUEL AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER. UPON OPENING MY HOOD I FOUND A SMALL FIRE (THANK GOD I CARRY A FIRE EXTINGUISHER) AND THAT MY ENGINE HAD SPIT OUT A SPARK PLUG STR...

Sep 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. IN 2004, A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE ENGINE COMPRESSOR STRIPS THE SPARK PLUG THREAD, WHICH CAUSES THE PLUGS TO EJECT. HE THEN REPLACED THE ENGINE HEAD, AND ECM AT A...

Sep 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. IN 2004, A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE ENGINE COMPRESSOR STRIPS THE SPARK PLUG THREAD, WHICH CAUSES THE PLUGS TO EJECT. HE THEN REPLACED THE ENGINE HEAD, AND ECM AT A...

Sep 9, 2009 Unknown Or Other Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR ONE HOUR AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THERE WAS NO MENTION OF A FIRE REPORT BEING FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VE...

Sep 9, 2009 Unknown Or Other Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR ONE HOUR AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THERE WAS NO MENTION OF A FIRE REPORT BEING FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VE...

Aug 31, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 275,950 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR TAKING MUCH LONGER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V296000, COMPONENT: SERVICE...

Aug 31, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 275,950 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR TAKING MUCH LONGER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V296000, COMPONENT: SERVICE...

Jul 15, 2009 Electrical System 168,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING ON 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. LIGHTS, DOOR LOCK, WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONING, RADIO, FLASHERS, LIGHTS, GAUGES. *TR

Jul 15, 2009 Electrical System 168,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING ON 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. LIGHTS, DOOR LOCK, WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONING, RADIO, FLASHERS, LIGHTS, GAUGES. *TR

Jul 14, 2009 Child Seat

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE VEHICLE HAS A 2009 EVENFLO DISCOVERY CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT, MODEL 3021899 (NA). THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON JANUARY 30, 2009. THE CHILD WAS PROPERLY SECURED IN THE INFANT ONLY CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE TOP PORTION OF THE H...

Jul 14, 2009 Child Seat

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE VEHICLE HAS A 2009 EVENFLO DISCOVERY CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT, MODEL 3021899 (NA). THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON JANUARY 30, 2009. THE CHILD WAS PROPERLY SECURED IN THE INFANT ONLY CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE TOP PORTION OF THE H...

Jul 1, 2009 Tires

WELL ME AND SOME OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS WAS HEADING TO DESTINE WE WAS ON I-10 SOUTH WHEN THE COVERING OF THE TIRE CAME OFF AND BENT THE FINDER. *TR

Jul 1, 2009 Structure 200,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND HAD THE TIRE CHANGED. IT WAS ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THE FENDER WAS FOLDED UNDER THE VEHICLE NEAR ...

Jul 1, 2009 Tires 200,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND HAD THE TIRE CHANGED. IT WAS ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THE FENDER WAS FOLDED UNDER THE VEHICLE NEAR ...

Jul 1, 2009 Tires

WELL ME AND SOME OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS WAS HEADING TO DESTINE WE WAS ON I-10 SOUTH WHEN THE COVERING OF THE TIRE CAME OFF AND BENT THE FINDER. *TR

Jul 1, 2009 Structure 200,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND HAD THE TIRE CHANGED. IT WAS ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THE FENDER WAS FOLDED UNDER THE VEHICLE NEAR ...

Jul 1, 2009 Tires 200,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND HAD THE TIRE CHANGED. IT WAS ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THE FENDER WAS FOLDED UNDER THE VEHICLE NEAR ...

Jun 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 165,000 mi

FIRST INCIDENT, I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT CHANGED I HIT THE GAS AND THE SPARK BLEW OUT OF THE SECOND HOLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. SECOND INCIDENT, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 60 MILES PER HR AND THE PLUG IN HOLE 3 ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BLEW OUT. THIRD INCIDENT, I WAS AT STOP SIGN, AND...

Jun 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 165,000 mi

FIRST INCIDENT, I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT CHANGED I HIT THE GAS AND THE SPARK BLEW OUT OF THE SECOND HOLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. SECOND INCIDENT, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 60 MILES PER HR AND THE PLUG IN HOLE 3 ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BLEW OUT. THIRD INCIDENT, I WAS AT STOP SIGN, AND...

May 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 143,000 mi

1. NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, AND NORMAL OPERATION OF THE SUV. 2. SUDDEN NOISE FROM THE ENGINE, UPON INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAD BEEN EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK AND STRIPED THE THREADS. 3. MODIFICATION KIT (READILY AVAILABLE, AS THE PARTS STORE SAID THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBL...

May 18, 2009 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED FAILURES WITH THE BATTERY LOSING POWER AND THE VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. ON MAY 16, 2009, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY...

May 18, 2009 Visibility 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED FAILURES WITH THE BATTERY LOSING POWER AND THE VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. ON MAY 16, 2009, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY...

May 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 143,000 mi

1. NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, AND NORMAL OPERATION OF THE SUV. 2. SUDDEN NOISE FROM THE ENGINE, UPON INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAD BEEN EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK AND STRIPED THE THREADS. 3. MODIFICATION KIT (READILY AVAILABLE, AS THE PARTS STORE SAID THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBL...

May 18, 2009 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED FAILURES WITH THE BATTERY LOSING POWER AND THE VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. ON MAY 16, 2009, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY...

May 18, 2009 Visibility 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED FAILURES WITH THE BATTERY LOSING POWER AND THE VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. ON MAY 16, 2009, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY...

May 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 146,000 mi

PARKED VEHICLE AT 8:32 AM. OUR SECURITY CAMERAS CAUGHT THE FIRE ON CAMERA AT 11:20 PM. VEHICLE BURNED OUT TOTALLY. *TR

May 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 146,000 mi

PARKED VEHICLE AT 8:32 AM. OUR SECURITY CAMERAS CAUGHT THE FIRE ON CAMERA AT 11:20 PM. VEHICLE BURNED OUT TOTALLY. *TR

May 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 157,000 mi

I HAVE A V8 TRITON 5.4L WHICH HAS BLOWN A SPARK PLUG FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. I WAS NOT PUTTING UNDO STRESS OR WEAR AND TEAR ON MY ENGINE WHEN THIS OCCURRED. I KEPT MAINTENANCE UP ON MY VEHICLE SO THEREFORE THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AS I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND OUT ...

May 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 157,000 mi

I HAVE A V8 TRITON 5.4L WHICH HAS BLOWN A SPARK PLUG FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. I WAS NOT PUTTING UNDO STRESS OR WEAR AND TEAR ON MY ENGINE WHEN THIS OCCURRED. I KEPT MAINTENANCE UP ON MY VEHICLE SO THEREFORE THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AS I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND OUT ...

Apr 24, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION, TRITON V8 ENGINE, IT HAS 100,000 MILES, I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR. CHANGE THE OIL EVERY 3000 AND ECT. ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO MY SPARK PLUG SHOT OUT CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE, IT COST ME 460.00. 2 DAYS AGO I WAS COMING HOME ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN ANOTHER SHOT OUT ...

Apr 24, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION, TRITON V8 ENGINE, IT HAS 100,000 MILES, I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR. CHANGE THE OIL EVERY 3000 AND ECT. ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO MY SPARK PLUG SHOT OUT CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE, IT COST ME 460.00. 2 DAYS AGO I WAS COMING HOME ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN ANOTHER SHOT OUT ...

Apr 8, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER WITH A TRITON 5.4 LITER V-8 AND THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAVE HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD.. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FORD ENGINE, BUT I LIKE MANY OTHERS AM GETTING TIRED OF SHELLING OUT THOUSANDS F DOLL...

Apr 8, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER WITH A TRITON 5.4 LITER V-8 AND THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAVE HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD.. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FORD ENGINE, BUT I LIKE MANY OTHERS AM GETTING TIRED OF SHELLING OUT THOUSANDS F DOLL...

Mar 23, 2009 Unknown Or Other 114,000 mi

99 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW OUT #3 SPARK PLUG AND DAMAGED COIL, NO FOREWARNING OF THIS , HAS 114,000MILES, COST ME $400 FOR A TEMP FIX,,WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 5.4 ENGINE, GARAGE INSTALLED A REPAIR SLEEVE AND SPECIAL PLUG,,NO WARRANTY,,I WAS 800 MILES FROM HOME, WHEN THE PLUG BLEW, I ...

Mar 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

99 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW OUT #3 SPARK PLUG AND DAMAGED COIL, NO FOREWARNING OF THIS , HAS 114,000MILES, COST ME $400 FOR A TEMP FIX,,WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 5.4 ENGINE, GARAGE INSTALLED A REPAIR SLEEVE AND SPECIAL PLUG,,NO WARRANTY,,I WAS 800 MILES FROM HOME, WHEN THE PLUG BLEW, I ...

Mar 23, 2009 Fuel System, Other 114,000 mi

99 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW OUT #3 SPARK PLUG AND DAMAGED COIL, NO FOREWARNING OF THIS , HAS 114,000MILES, COST ME $400 FOR A TEMP FIX,,WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 5.4 ENGINE, GARAGE INSTALLED A REPAIR SLEEVE AND SPECIAL PLUG,,NO WARRANTY,,I WAS 800 MILES FROM HOME, WHEN THE PLUG BLEW, I ...

Mar 23, 2009 Unknown Or Other 114,000 mi

99 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW OUT #3 SPARK PLUG AND DAMAGED COIL, NO FOREWARNING OF THIS , HAS 114,000MILES, COST ME $400 FOR A TEMP FIX,,WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 5.4 ENGINE, GARAGE INSTALLED A REPAIR SLEEVE AND SPECIAL PLUG,,NO WARRANTY,,I WAS 800 MILES FROM HOME, WHEN THE PLUG BLEW, I ...

Mar 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

99 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW OUT #3 SPARK PLUG AND DAMAGED COIL, NO FOREWARNING OF THIS , HAS 114,000MILES, COST ME $400 FOR A TEMP FIX,,WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 5.4 ENGINE, GARAGE INSTALLED A REPAIR SLEEVE AND SPECIAL PLUG,,NO WARRANTY,,I WAS 800 MILES FROM HOME, WHEN THE PLUG BLEW, I ...

Mar 23, 2009 Fuel System, Other 114,000 mi

99 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW OUT #3 SPARK PLUG AND DAMAGED COIL, NO FOREWARNING OF THIS , HAS 114,000MILES, COST ME $400 FOR A TEMP FIX,,WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 5.4 ENGINE, GARAGE INSTALLED A REPAIR SLEEVE AND SPECIAL PLUG,,NO WARRANTY,,I WAS 800 MILES FROM HOME, WHEN THE PLUG BLEW, I ...

Mar 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 200,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE. A REPORT WAS FILED. THE WINDSHIELD AND...

Mar 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 200,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE. A REPORT WAS FILED. THE WINDSHIELD AND...

Feb 19, 2009 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WATER LEAKS IN THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING BLOWER MOTOR TO STAY ON AFTER IGNITION IS ON, RANDOMLY TRIES TO START WHEN KEY IS NOT EVEN IN IGNITION, LIGHTS BLINK, COULD CAUSE FIRE. *TR

Feb 19, 2009 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WATER LEAKS IN THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING BLOWER MOTOR TO STAY ON AFTER IGNITION IS ON, RANDOMLY TRIES TO START WHEN KEY IS NOT EVEN IN IGNITION, LIGHTS BLINK, COULD CAUSE FIRE. *TR

Jan 12, 2009 Tires 109,000 mi

PURCHASE 4 NEW INTERCO TSL/THORNBIRD TIRES ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO. PURCHASED IN MURRIETA CA AT THE TIME OF RESIDENCE. JUNE 2008 MOVED TO YUMA AZ. ON 9/2/08 A BIG CHUNK BLEW OUT THE CENTER OF THE TIRE IN TUCSON AZ. CONTACTED RAMONA TIRE VIA EMAIL. EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPEN . THEY WERE SUPPOSE TO GET BA...

Jan 12, 2009 Tires 109,000 mi

PURCHASE 4 NEW INTERCO TSL/THORNBIRD TIRES ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO. PURCHASED IN MURRIETA CA AT THE TIME OF RESIDENCE. JUNE 2008 MOVED TO YUMA AZ. ON 9/2/08 A BIG CHUNK BLEW OUT THE CENTER OF THE TIRE IN TUCSON AZ. CONTACTED RAMONA TIRE VIA EMAIL. EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPEN . THEY WERE SUPPOSE TO GET BA...

Jan 9, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 153,000 mi

WAS DRIVING CAR TO WORK THIS MORNING. MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE SUDDENLY AFTER COMPLETING TURN. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN VEHICLE. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN I SMELLED WHAT APPEARED TO BE GASOLINE. CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEY HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO...

Jan 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 153,000 mi

WAS DRIVING CAR TO WORK THIS MORNING. MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE SUDDENLY AFTER COMPLETING TURN. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN VEHICLE. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN I SMELLED WHAT APPEARED TO BE GASOLINE. CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEY HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO...

Jan 9, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 153,000 mi

WAS DRIVING CAR TO WORK THIS MORNING. MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE SUDDENLY AFTER COMPLETING TURN. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN VEHICLE. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN I SMELLED WHAT APPEARED TO BE GASOLINE. CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEY HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO...

Jan 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 153,000 mi

WAS DRIVING CAR TO WORK THIS MORNING. MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE SUDDENLY AFTER COMPLETING TURN. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN VEHICLE. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN I SMELLED WHAT APPEARED TO BE GASOLINE. CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEY HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO...

Jan 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 149,000 mi

1999 EXPEDITION 5.4 WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD NOISE .MOTOR SHUT OFF . SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD I PUT OUT THE FIRER AND SEEN #3 COIL BLOWN OUT . THE SPARK PLUG WAS NO WERE TO BE FOUND THE SPARK PLUG HOLE THREADS CAME OUT WHIT THE PLUG WHAT A HAVE SEEN FORD DID NOT PUT MANY THEARDS IN THE HEAD THY MA...

Jan 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 149,000 mi

1999 EXPEDITION 5.4 WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD NOISE .MOTOR SHUT OFF . SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD I PUT OUT THE FIRER AND SEEN #3 COIL BLOWN OUT . THE SPARK PLUG WAS NO WERE TO BE FOUND THE SPARK PLUG HOLE THREADS CAME OUT WHIT THE PLUG WHAT A HAVE SEEN FORD DID NOT PUT MANY THEARDS IN THE HEAD THY MA...

Dec 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE FARTHEST REAR SPARK PLUG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE FORD TRITON V8 ENGINE EJECTED FROM THE HEAD. *TR

Dec 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE FARTHEST REAR SPARK PLUG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE FORD TRITON V8 ENGINE EJECTED FROM THE HEAD. *TR

Nov 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 165,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT COMING FROM UNDER MY HOOD. COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE #3 SPARK PLUG BEING BLOWN OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE COIL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD GARAGE AND THEY GAVE ME 3 OPTIONS. 1. HELI COIL IT, BUT THEY WILL NOT GUARANTEE THE WORK AND THAT...

Nov 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 165,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT COMING FROM UNDER MY HOOD. COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE #3 SPARK PLUG BEING BLOWN OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE COIL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD GARAGE AND THEY GAVE ME 3 OPTIONS. 1. HELI COIL IT, BUT THEY WILL NOT GUARANTEE THE WORK AND THAT...

Nov 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM DOCTOR VISIT, HEARD A LOUD POP, AND LOST POWER, VERY LOUD ENGINE NOISE AS IF I HAD NO EXHAUST. MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT APPARENTLY THE ENGINE BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG MAKING IT NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE CYLINDER HEAD SINCE IT STEPPED THE TREADS. AND ALSO BROKE THE COIL. AM ON DISABILITY...

Nov 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM DOCTOR VISIT, HEARD A LOUD POP, AND LOST POWER, VERY LOUD ENGINE NOISE AS IF I HAD NO EXHAUST. MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT APPARENTLY THE ENGINE BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG MAKING IT NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE CYLINDER HEAD SINCE IT STEPPED THE TREADS. AND ALSO BROKE THE COIL. AM ON DISABILITY...

Oct 6, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MINUTES AND THEN PARKING, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. SHE LIFTED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE ORIGINATED AT THE MASTER CYLINDER...

Oct 6, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MINUTES AND THEN PARKING, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. SHE LIFTED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE ORIGINATED AT THE MASTER CYLINDER...

Sep 9, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

I HAVE THE FORD EXPEDITION 1999 IT WAS FIRE. I REPORT THIS BECAUSE IS VERY DANGER. IN THEN I TALK TO SOME PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME VEH. THEY DON'T NOT ABOUT THIS. I SEND THE LETTER TO FORD WHY THEY NO REPORT THIS IN RADIO,TV AND NEWSPAPER. PLEASE HELP DRIVER ON THE ROAD. THANK YOU. *TR

Sep 9, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

I HAVE THE FORD EXPEDITION 1999 IT WAS FIRE. I REPORT THIS BECAUSE IS VERY DANGER. IN THEN I TALK TO SOME PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME VEH. THEY DON'T NOT ABOUT THIS. I SEND THE LETTER TO FORD WHY THEY NO REPORT THIS IN RADIO,TV AND NEWSPAPER. PLEASE HELP DRIVER ON THE ROAD. THANK YOU. *TR

Sep 4, 2008 Visibility 84,942 mi

IT STARTED OFF WITH A BEEPING, THAT HAPPENED ONCE AND A WHILE. I ALSO NOTICED WHEN THE DEFROSTER WAS TURNED ON BLACK DUST LIKE STUFF WOULD BLOW OUT. THEN ONE DAY MY HUSBAND AND I HEARD THE EXPEDITION TRYING TO START. NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION, NO ONE IN THE TRUCK! MY HUSBAND HAD TO DISABLE THE BATTERY...

Sep 4, 2008 Electrical System 84,942 mi

IT STARTED OFF WITH A BEEPING, THAT HAPPENED ONCE AND A WHILE. I ALSO NOTICED WHEN THE DEFROSTER WAS TURNED ON BLACK DUST LIKE STUFF WOULD BLOW OUT. THEN ONE DAY MY HUSBAND AND I HEARD THE EXPEDITION TRYING TO START. NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION, NO ONE IN THE TRUCK! MY HUSBAND HAD TO DISABLE THE BATTERY...

Sep 4, 2008 Equipment Fire 136,000 mi

I BOUGHT 1999 EXPEDITION AND 12 HOURS LATER THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE 2 CABLES WERE SPARKING AND FLYING BY DRIVERS SIDE TIRE IN 5 MIN THE VEHICLE WAS GONE AND ON TOP OF THAT IT MELT MY HOUSE. FORD DOESN'T RESPOND TO ME AFTER I TURN IN REPORT. FORD TELLS ME THE LADY ON MY CASE IS THE ONLY PE...

Sep 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 136,000 mi

I BOUGHT 1999 EXPEDITION AND 12 HOURS LATER THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE 2 CABLES WERE SPARKING AND FLYING BY DRIVERS SIDE TIRE IN 5 MIN THE VEHICLE WAS GONE AND ON TOP OF THAT IT MELT MY HOUSE. FORD DOESN'T RESPOND TO ME AFTER I TURN IN REPORT. FORD TELLS ME THE LADY ON MY CASE IS THE ONLY PE...

Sep 4, 2008 Visibility 84,942 mi

IT STARTED OFF WITH A BEEPING, THAT HAPPENED ONCE AND A WHILE. I ALSO NOTICED WHEN THE DEFROSTER WAS TURNED ON BLACK DUST LIKE STUFF WOULD BLOW OUT. THEN ONE DAY MY HUSBAND AND I HEARD THE EXPEDITION TRYING TO START. NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION, NO ONE IN THE TRUCK! MY HUSBAND HAD TO DISABLE THE BATTERY...

Sep 4, 2008 Electrical System 84,942 mi

IT STARTED OFF WITH A BEEPING, THAT HAPPENED ONCE AND A WHILE. I ALSO NOTICED WHEN THE DEFROSTER WAS TURNED ON BLACK DUST LIKE STUFF WOULD BLOW OUT. THEN ONE DAY MY HUSBAND AND I HEARD THE EXPEDITION TRYING TO START. NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION, NO ONE IN THE TRUCK! MY HUSBAND HAD TO DISABLE THE BATTERY...

Sep 4, 2008 Equipment Fire 136,000 mi

I BOUGHT 1999 EXPEDITION AND 12 HOURS LATER THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE 2 CABLES WERE SPARKING AND FLYING BY DRIVERS SIDE TIRE IN 5 MIN THE VEHICLE WAS GONE AND ON TOP OF THAT IT MELT MY HOUSE. FORD DOESN'T RESPOND TO ME AFTER I TURN IN REPORT. FORD TELLS ME THE LADY ON MY CASE IS THE ONLY PE...

Sep 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 136,000 mi

I BOUGHT 1999 EXPEDITION AND 12 HOURS LATER THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE 2 CABLES WERE SPARKING AND FLYING BY DRIVERS SIDE TIRE IN 5 MIN THE VEHICLE WAS GONE AND ON TOP OF THAT IT MELT MY HOUSE. FORD DOESN'T RESPOND TO ME AFTER I TURN IN REPORT. FORD TELLS ME THE LADY ON MY CASE IS THE ONLY PE...

Aug 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 154,239 mi

1999 FORD EXPIDITION WITH 5.4L V8 BLEW A SPARKPLUG OUT OF THE HEAD. *TR

Aug 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 154,239 mi

1999 FORD EXPIDITION WITH 5.4L V8 BLEW A SPARKPLUG OUT OF THE HEAD. *TR

Aug 12, 2008 Air Bags Crash 125,418 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER. WHILE DRIVING 57 MPH, A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND CAUSED A CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAI...

Aug 12, 2008 Air Bags Crash 125,418 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER. WHILE DRIVING 57 MPH, A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND CAUSED A CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAI...

Aug 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. HE MANAGED TO GET CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THEY REPLACED A HEALY COIL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RE...

Aug 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION AND MY FAMILY HAS EXPERIENCED (3) BLOWN SPARK PLUGS! THE TRITON ENGINES FORD MAKES HAVE ALUMINUM HEADS AND SPARK PLUGS ARE BLOWING OUT. ON MAY 6, 2008 WAS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE (COST $273.03) REPLACED HELIE COIL. JULY 18TH 2ND BLOWOUT WITH 3 YOUNG CHILDREN LATE AT NIGHT...

Aug 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. HE MANAGED TO GET CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THEY REPLACED A HEALY COIL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RE...

Aug 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION AND MY FAMILY HAS EXPERIENCED (3) BLOWN SPARK PLUGS! THE TRITON ENGINES FORD MAKES HAVE ALUMINUM HEADS AND SPARK PLUGS ARE BLOWING OUT. ON MAY 6, 2008 WAS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE (COST $273.03) REPLACED HELIE COIL. JULY 18TH 2ND BLOWOUT WITH 3 YOUNG CHILDREN LATE AT NIGHT...

Jul 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

97 TO 99 5.4 FORDS LIKE TO BLOW PLUGS OUT OF THE CAST ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS. THEY DOUBLED THE THREADS IN 2000. IT OCCURRED TO MY 99 EXPEDITION,OUT OF WARRANTY DON'T EXPECTANCY HELP FROM FORD MAYBE YOUR DEALER. MY EXPEDITION WAS 4 YEARS OLD,AT THE TIME. BEST ADVICE BUY GM FORGET ABOUT FORD UNLESS Y...

Jul 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

97 TO 99 5.4 FORDS LIKE TO BLOW PLUGS OUT OF THE CAST ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS. THEY DOUBLED THE THREADS IN 2000. IT OCCURRED TO MY 99 EXPEDITION,OUT OF WARRANTY DON'T EXPECTANCY HELP FROM FORD MAYBE YOUR DEALER. MY EXPEDITION WAS 4 YEARS OLD,AT THE TIME. BEST ADVICE BUY GM FORGET ABOUT FORD UNLESS Y...

Jun 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO COLORADO SPRINGS ON HWY 24. SHE PULLED AWAY FROM A STOPLIGHT WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD SLAPPING NOISE. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY, DESPITE HEAVY TRAFFIC. WE HAD THE FORD EXPEDITION TOWED TO THE DEALER WE BOUGHT IT FROM. THEY HAVE CALLED ME TO TELL ME THE NU...

Jun 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO COLORADO SPRINGS ON HWY 24. SHE PULLED AWAY FROM A STOPLIGHT WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD SLAPPING NOISE. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY, DESPITE HEAVY TRAFFIC. WE HAD THE FORD EXPEDITION TOWED TO THE DEALER WE BOUGHT IT FROM. THEY HAVE CALLED ME TO TELL ME THE NU...

Jun 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED SINCE MAY 28, 2008. THE CONTACT AND HER TWO CHILDREN HAD BEEN AWAY FROM THE HOUSE FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND WHEN THEY RETURNED, THEY NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE OCCURRED ON MAY 30, 2008. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT...

Jun 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED SINCE MAY 28, 2008. THE CONTACT AND HER TWO CHILDREN HAD BEEN AWAY FROM THE HOUSE FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND WHEN THEY RETURNED, THEY NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE OCCURRED ON MAY 30, 2008. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT...

Jun 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,078 mi

TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE, THERE WAS A DISTINCT TICKING NOISE THAT CHANGED WITH RPM. SOUNDED LIKE A COLLAPSED LIFTER. WHILE RETURNING HOME ON MEMORIAL DAY 2008, EXPERIENCED A LOUD POPPING NOISE, FOLLOWED BY CONTINUED WHOOSING NOISE AND POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE. AFTER INSPECTING ENGINE, NOTICE...

Jun 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,078 mi

TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE, THERE WAS A DISTINCT TICKING NOISE THAT CHANGED WITH RPM. SOUNDED LIKE A COLLAPSED LIFTER. WHILE RETURNING HOME ON MEMORIAL DAY 2008, EXPERIENCED A LOUD POPPING NOISE, FOLLOWED BY CONTINUED WHOOSING NOISE AND POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE. AFTER INSPECTING ENGINE, NOTICE...

May 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,661 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION #3 SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT. *TR

May 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,661 mi

ATTN: I APOLOGIZE FIRST SUBMISSION WAS INCORRECT PHONE NUMBER: THIS CONTAINS PROPER CONTACT PHONE NUMBER 1999 FORD EXPEDITION #3 SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT. *TR

May 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,661 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION #3 SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT. *TR

May 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,661 mi

ATTN: I APOLOGIZE FIRST SUBMISSION WAS INCORRECT PHONE NUMBER: THIS CONTAINS PROPER CONTACT PHONE NUMBER 1999 FORD EXPEDITION #3 SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT. *TR

May 23, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 113,000 mi

MAY 13, 2008 TO: FORD MOTOR COMPANY/CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION P.O. BOX 1904 DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN; I AM THE OWNER OF A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 4X4, VEH , THAT WAS LISTED AS PART OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL. ON FEBRUARY 19, 2...

May 23, 2008 Equipment Fire 113,000 mi

MAY 13, 2008 TO: FORD MOTOR COMPANY/CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION P.O. BOX 1904 DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN; I AM THE OWNER OF A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 4X4, VEH , THAT WAS LISTED AS PART OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL. ON FEBRUARY 19, 2...

May 23, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 113,000 mi

MAY 13, 2008 TO: FORD MOTOR COMPANY/CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION P.O. BOX 1904 DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN; I AM THE OWNER OF A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 4X4, VEH , THAT WAS LISTED AS PART OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL. ON FEBRUARY 19, 2...

May 23, 2008 Equipment Fire 113,000 mi

MAY 13, 2008 TO: FORD MOTOR COMPANY/CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION P.O. BOX 1904 DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN; I AM THE OWNER OF A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 4X4, VEH , THAT WAS LISTED AS PART OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL. ON FEBRUARY 19, 2...

Apr 17, 2008 Wheels 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE JUMPED IN THE AIR AS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V099000 (WHEELS:LU...

Apr 17, 2008 Wheels 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE JUMPED IN THE AIR AS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V099000 (WHEELS:LU...

Apr 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

I WAS GETTING A LOUD NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND FOUND THAT ALL OF THE NUTS AND STUDS HOLDING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE HAD RUSTED AWAY. THE TECH SAID IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM HE FINDS WITH FORDS. I ALSO TALKED WITH A GUY AND HE HAD THE SAM...

Apr 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

I WAS GETTING A LOUD NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND FOUND THAT ALL OF THE NUTS AND STUDS HOLDING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE HAD RUSTED AWAY. THE TECH SAID IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM HE FINDS WITH FORDS. I ALSO TALKED WITH A GUY AND HE HAD THE SAM...

Apr 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

FORD EXPEDITION - SPARK PLUG WAS EJECTED FROM CYLINDER. *TR

Apr 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

FORD EXPEDITION - SPARK PLUG WAS EJECTED FROM CYLINDER. *TR

Mar 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,622 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN OCTOBER 2007 AND THE AGAIN ON MARCH 21, 2008. THE SPARK PLUG CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. HE FOUND THE SPARK PLUG SITTING ON TOP OF THE ENGINE. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING DA...

Mar 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,622 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN OCTOBER 2007 AND THE AGAIN ON MARCH 21, 2008. THE SPARK PLUG CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. HE FOUND THE SPARK PLUG SITTING ON TOP OF THE ENGINE. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING DA...

Mar 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

SPARK PLUG # 3 BLEW OUT OF 4.6 TRITON FORD ENGINE IN OUR 1999 EXPEDITION. LOOKING AT INTERNET DATA THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON THEME WITH THE TRITON ENGINES. COST US OVER $1,000 TO FIX. *TR

Mar 20, 2008 Electrical System Fire 140,000 mi

VEHICLE FIRE OF FORD EXPEDITION - TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Mar 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

SPARK PLUG # 3 BLEW OUT OF 4.6 TRITON FORD ENGINE IN OUR 1999 EXPEDITION. LOOKING AT INTERNET DATA THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON THEME WITH THE TRITON ENGINES. COST US OVER $1,000 TO FIX. *TR

Mar 20, 2008 Electrical System Fire 140,000 mi

VEHICLE FIRE OF FORD EXPEDITION - TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Mar 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,830 mi

ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION I NOTICED THE SMELL OF HOT OIL. WHEN I WOULD STOP AND PARK THE VEHICLE THE SMELL BECAME STRONGER AND SMOKE WOULD COME UP AROUND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. I ALSO NOTICED SOME OIL DROPS ON THE GROUND. UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER I WAS INFORMED THE THE HEA...

Mar 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,830 mi

ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION I NOTICED THE SMELL OF HOT OIL. WHEN I WOULD STOP AND PARK THE VEHICLE THE SMELL BECAME STRONGER AND SMOKE WOULD COME UP AROUND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. I ALSO NOTICED SOME OIL DROPS ON THE GROUND. UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER I WAS INFORMED THE THE HEA...

Feb 20, 2008 Electrical System 123,950 mi

CAR ON BOARD COMPUTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Feb 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

THE #3 SPARK PLUG BLEW COMPLETELY OUT OF MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION, FORD REFUSES TO REPAIR IT SAYING THAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN THE RESULT OF SOME SORT OF ABUSE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER SEEING THOUSANDS OF THESE TYPE OF COMPLAINTS FROM THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE CLASS, IT IS REASONABLE TO CONCLUDE THAT THIS IS ...

Feb 20, 2008 Electrical System 123,950 mi

CAR ON BOARD COMPUTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Feb 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

THE #3 SPARK PLUG BLEW COMPLETELY OUT OF MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION, FORD REFUSES TO REPAIR IT SAYING THAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN THE RESULT OF SOME SORT OF ABUSE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER SEEING THOUSANDS OF THESE TYPE OF COMPLAINTS FROM THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE CLASS, IT IS REASONABLE TO CONCLUDE THAT THIS IS ...

Feb 15, 2008 Electrical System

WINDSHIELD LEAKED INTO FUSE BOX AND GEM MODULE, GROWING A FUNGUS AND NEEDING REPLACEMENT, CREATING ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL WITH THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A FIRE. *TR

Feb 15, 2008 Electrical System

WINDSHIELD LEAKED INTO FUSE BOX AND GEM MODULE, GROWING A FUNGUS AND NEEDING REPLACEMENT, CREATING ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL WITH THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A FIRE. *TR

Feb 15, 2008 Structure

WINDSHIELD LEAKED INTO FUSE BOX AND GEM MODULE, GROWING A FUNGUS AND NEEDING REPLACEMENT, CREATING ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL WITH THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A FIRE. *TR

Feb 15, 2008 Electrical System

WINDSHIELD LEAKED INTO FUSE BOX AND GEM MODULE, GROWING A FUNGUS AND NEEDING REPLACEMENT, CREATING ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL WITH THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A FIRE. *TR

Feb 15, 2008 Electrical System

WINDSHIELD LEAKED INTO FUSE BOX AND GEM MODULE, GROWING A FUNGUS AND NEEDING REPLACEMENT, CREATING ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL WITH THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A FIRE. *TR

Feb 15, 2008 Structure

WINDSHIELD LEAKED INTO FUSE BOX AND GEM MODULE, GROWING A FUNGUS AND NEEDING REPLACEMENT, CREATING ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL WITH THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A FIRE. *TR

Feb 13, 2008 Electrical System 122,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAD INTERMITTENT FAILURES, LIGHTS GOING ON AND OFF, DASH LIGHTS FLASHING, RADIO GOING ON AND OFF, AMMETER FLUCTUATING. *TR

Feb 13, 2008 Electrical System 122,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAD INTERMITTENT FAILURES, LIGHTS GOING ON AND OFF, DASH LIGHTS FLASHING, RADIO GOING ON AND OFF, AMMETER FLUCTUATING. *TR

Jan 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,306 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 0 AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUG POPPED OUT AND STRIPPED THE ENGINE HEAD. ONE O...

Jan 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,306 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 0 AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUG POPPED OUT AND STRIPPED THE ENGINE HEAD. ONE O...

Jan 14, 2008 Electrical System 139,980 mi

UNWANTED ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY THAT CAN RESULT IN FIRES. RADIO, WIPERS AND HVAC BLOWER TURN ON SPONTANEOUSLY WHEN VEHICLE IGNITION IS OFF. BURNING RUBBER SMELL SOMETIMES. *TR

Jan 14, 2008 Electrical System 139,980 mi

UNWANTED ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY THAT CAN RESULT IN FIRES. RADIO, WIPERS AND HVAC BLOWER TURN ON SPONTANEOUSLY WHEN VEHICLE IGNITION IS OFF. BURNING RUBBER SMELL SOMETIMES. *TR

Jan 11, 2008 Visibility

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS HAVE DETERIORATED. THE CONTACT HAS POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING IN ONCOMING AND INCOMING TRAFFIC. HE HAS NOT YET NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER TO REPORT THE DEFECT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER A...

Jan 11, 2008 Visibility

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS HAVE DETERIORATED. THE CONTACT HAS POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING IN ONCOMING AND INCOMING TRAFFIC. HE HAS NOT YET NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER TO REPORT THE DEFECT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER A...

Dec 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 142,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4 MOTOR BLEW SPARK PLUG ON PASSENGER SIDE-REAR PLUG. *TR

Dec 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 142,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4 MOTOR BLEW SPARK PLUG ON PASSENGER SIDE-REAR PLUG. *TR

Dec 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. YESTERDAY, MY FIANCE AND KIDS WERE ON THEIR WAY TO SCHOOL WHEN THE ENGINE FAILED. UPON INSPECTION, WE FOUND THAT THE ENGINE HAD EJECTED THE #3 SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS CAUSED THE COIL PACK TO "SHATTER" AS WELL AS THE PLUG CABLE ATTACHED TO IT. I'VE DON...

Dec 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. YESTERDAY, MY FIANCE AND KIDS WERE ON THEIR WAY TO SCHOOL WHEN THE ENGINE FAILED. UPON INSPECTION, WE FOUND THAT THE ENGINE HAD EJECTED THE #3 SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS CAUSED THE COIL PACK TO "SHATTER" AS WELL AS THE PLUG CABLE ATTACHED TO IT. I'VE DON...

Dec 3, 2007 Electrical System 140,000 mi

EVERY TIME IT RAINS. WHEN SUV IS PARKED AND TURNED OFF THE WIPERS COME ON. HEADLAMPS AND FLASHERS GO ON AND OFF. RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF. VEHICLE TRIES TO START ITSELF WITHOUT KEY IN THE IGNITION. BATTERY DISCHARGES. *TR

Dec 3, 2007 Electrical System 140,000 mi

EVERY TIME IT RAINS. WHEN SUV IS PARKED AND TURNED OFF THE WIPERS COME ON. HEADLAMPS AND FLASHERS GO ON AND OFF. RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF. VEHICLE TRIES TO START ITSELF WITHOUT KEY IN THE IGNITION. BATTERY DISCHARGES. *TR

Oct 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,251 mi

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 ...

Oct 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,251 mi

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 ...

Oct 4, 2007 Electrical System Fire 100,437 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION TRUCK, THIS TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BLEW UP TUESDAY OCTOBER 2, 2007 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:02 PM. I HAD JUST FINISHED PARKING THE TRUCK 7 MINUTES PRIOR TO IT CATCHING ON FIRE AND BLOWING UP. THE VEHICLE IS NOW OF NO USE. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED WROTE FORD TWICE ABOUT T...

Oct 4, 2007 Electrical System Fire 100,437 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION TRUCK, THIS TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BLEW UP TUESDAY OCTOBER 2, 2007 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:02 PM. I HAD JUST FINISHED PARKING THE TRUCK 7 MINUTES PRIOR TO IT CATCHING ON FIRE AND BLOWING UP. THE VEHICLE IS NOW OF NO USE. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED WROTE FORD TWICE ABOUT T...

Sep 22, 2007 Electrical System 118,000 mi

STARTED MY VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE FOLLOWED BY A STEADY POPPING NOISE. I OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND THE REAR SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD BEEN BLOWN OUT OF THE ENGINE. I HAVE SINCE READ HUNDREDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS OCCURRING, SOME CAUSING FIRES. *JB

Sep 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

STARTED MY VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE FOLLOWED BY A STEADY POPPING NOISE. I OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND THE REAR SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD BEEN BLOWN OUT OF THE ENGINE. I HAVE SINCE READ HUNDREDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS OCCURRING, SOME CAUSING FIRES. *JB

Sep 22, 2007 Electrical System 118,000 mi

STARTED MY VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE FOLLOWED BY A STEADY POPPING NOISE. I OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND THE REAR SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD BEEN BLOWN OUT OF THE ENGINE. I HAVE SINCE READ HUNDREDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS OCCURRING, SOME CAUSING FIRES. *JB

Sep 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

STARTED MY VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE FOLLOWED BY A STEADY POPPING NOISE. I OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND THE REAR SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD BEEN BLOWN OUT OF THE ENGINE. I HAVE SINCE READ HUNDREDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS OCCURRING, SOME CAUSING FIRES. *JB

Aug 14, 2007 Unknown Or Other 125,000 mi

SPARK PLUG LAUNCHED OUT OF ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEAD IN 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L EDDIE BAUER 4X4 AND IS A KNOWN ISSUE! *JP

Aug 14, 2007 Unknown Or Other 125,000 mi

SPARK PLUG LAUNCHED OUT OF ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEAD IN 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L EDDIE BAUER 4X4 AND IS A KNOWN ISSUE! *JP

Jul 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. IN 2005, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAD COME THROUGH THE ENGINE. A MONTH LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE PURCHASE AND INCIDENT DATES WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAG...

Jul 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. IN 2005, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAD COME THROUGH THE ENGINE. A MONTH LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE PURCHASE AND INCIDENT DATES WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAG...

Jun 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION, THE ENGINE SEEMED TO BE HAVE OPERATED FINE UNTIL THE # 3 SPARK PLUG BLEW COMPLETELY OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. IF THE PLUG AND THE DESTROYED COIL WOULD HAVE RUPTURED THE FUEL RAIL THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE GONE UP IN FLAMES. I HOPE THAT SOMETHING CAN BE DONE ON...

Jun 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION, THE ENGINE SEEMED TO BE HAVE OPERATED FINE UNTIL THE # 3 SPARK PLUG BLEW COMPLETELY OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. IF THE PLUG AND THE DESTROYED COIL WOULD HAVE RUPTURED THE FUEL RAIL THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE GONE UP IN FLAMES. I HOPE THAT SOMETHING CAN BE DONE ON...

Jun 11, 2007 Electrical System Fire

MY FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 4TH OF JUNE 2007. IN MY DRIVEWAY AT 5 AM - MY GARAGE WAS BURNED AND THE CAR WAS A CRISP. *TR

Jun 11, 2007 Electrical System Fire

MY FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 4TH OF JUNE 2007. IN MY DRIVEWAY AT 5 AM - MY GARAGE WAS BURNED AND THE CAR WAS A CRISP. *TR

May 30, 2007 Electrical System 117,947 mi

AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 99' FORD EXPEDITION STARTED TO MALFUNCTION. ALL GAUGES GOING BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY MANY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATING LOUD CLICKING AND POPPING NOISES LIKE SHORTING OUT NOISES IN FUSE BOX AREA. BATTERY DIED SHORTLY AFTER WHILE IN TRAFFIC HEADIN...

May 30, 2007 Electrical System 117,947 mi

AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 99' FORD EXPEDITION STARTED TO MALFUNCTION. ALL GAUGES GOING BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY MANY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATING LOUD CLICKING AND POPPING NOISES LIKE SHORTING OUT NOISES IN FUSE BOX AREA. BATTERY DIED SHORTLY AFTER WHILE IN TRAFFIC HEADIN...

May 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

SPARK PLUG EJECTED, VERY INCONVENIENT, VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE CAN NOT AFFORD TO REPAIR NEED THE CAR FOR WORK. *TR

May 20, 2007 Seat Belts

THE BUCKLE ON MY SEAT BELTS IN THE BACK BROKE. THAT IS VERY UNSAFE. *TR

May 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

SPARK PLUG EJECTED, VERY INCONVENIENT, VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE CAN NOT AFFORD TO REPAIR NEED THE CAR FOR WORK. *TR

May 20, 2007 Seat Belts

THE BUCKLE ON MY SEAT BELTS IN THE BACK BROKE. THAT IS VERY UNSAFE. *TR

May 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 116,000 mi

FAILURE OF REAR BRAKE SUPPLY LINE RUBBING AGAINST STEERING COUPLER, CAUSING REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LINE. I HAVE SENT A CERTIFIED LETTER TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY ADVISING THEM OF THIS MALFUNCTION, AND HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A REPLY FROM THEM.*AK I CAN FURNISHED A COPY OF THIS LETTER WITH THE PROBLEM OUTLINE...

May 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 116,000 mi

FAILURE OF REAR BRAKE SUPPLY LINE RUBBING AGAINST STEERING COUPLER, CAUSING REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LINE. I HAVE SENT A CERTIFIED LETTER TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY ADVISING THEM OF THIS MALFUNCTION, AND HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A REPLY FROM THEM.*AK I CAN FURNISHED A COPY OF THIS LETTER WITH THE PROBLEM OUTLINE...

May 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE CYLINDER HEAD, WHICH CAUSED THE SPARK PLUG TO DISENGAGE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES ...

May 9, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

ON 4/4/07, AT ABOUT 1:15 AM MY HUSBAND HAD JUST GOTTEN HOME FROM A LONG DAY AT WORK AND AT 1:30 AM 2 PASSENGERS BANGED ON DOOR TO INFORM US THAT 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WAS ON FIRE. THANKS TO THEM, WE WERE ABLE TO GET MY FAMILY, INCLUDING MY 3 KIDS, AND MY MOM AND DAD , WHO WAS ON OXYGEN 24 HOURS A ...

May 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE CYLINDER HEAD, WHICH CAUSED THE SPARK PLUG TO DISENGAGE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES ...

May 9, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

ON 4/4/07, AT ABOUT 1:15 AM MY HUSBAND HAD JUST GOTTEN HOME FROM A LONG DAY AT WORK AND AT 1:30 AM 2 PASSENGERS BANGED ON DOOR TO INFORM US THAT 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WAS ON FIRE. THANKS TO THEM, WE WERE ABLE TO GET MY FAMILY, INCLUDING MY 3 KIDS, AND MY MOM AND DAD , WHO WAS ON OXYGEN 24 HOURS A ...

Apr 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ALUMINUM HEAD SPARK PLUGS, THE NUMBER 3 & 4 CYLINDER FAILED, AND THE MECHANIC TOLD HIM IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY NOT HAVING ENOUGH THREAD IN THE ALUMINUM SPARK PLUG HEAD. HE NEEDED A NEW ENGINE OR A...

Apr 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ALUMINUM HEAD SPARK PLUGS, THE NUMBER 3 & 4 CYLINDER FAILED, AND THE MECHANIC TOLD HIM IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY NOT HAVING ENOUGH THREAD IN THE ALUMINUM SPARK PLUG HEAD. HE NEEDED A NEW ENGINE OR A...

Feb 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

5.4 TRITON ENGINE SPARK PLUG BLOWN AT 77,000 MILES ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. *JB

Feb 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

5.4 TRITON ENGINE SPARK PLUG BLOWN AT 77,000 MILES ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. *JB

Feb 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL USAGE AT @ 135,000 MILES OIL BEGAN TO LEAK FROM THE REAR OF THE HEAD GASKET ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THERE ARE AT LEAST FIVE TSB'S IN EFFECT FOR THIS PROBLEM. NO REPAIR HAS BEEN MADE ACCOUNT PROHIBITIVE COST. TRUCK BEING DRIVEN. ADDING 1 QUART OF OIL ABOUT EVERY 2 WEEKS. *JB

Feb 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL USAGE AT @ 135,000 MILES OIL BEGAN TO LEAK FROM THE REAR OF THE HEAD GASKET ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THERE ARE AT LEAST FIVE TSB'S IN EFFECT FOR THIS PROBLEM. NO REPAIR HAS BEEN MADE ACCOUNT PROHIBITIVE COST. TRUCK BEING DRIVEN. ADDING 1 QUART OF OIL ABOUT EVERY 2 WEEKS. *JB

Feb 20, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS BEGAN ENGAGING ON THEIR OWN AND MY CHILDREN WERE UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. FOR SAFETY CONCERNS (IN CASE THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT, ETC. WHERE MY CHILDREN HAD TO GET OUT) I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED AND THEN ASKED FOR REIMBURSEMENT AS IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. (NO RECALLS FOR TH...

Feb 20, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS BEGAN ENGAGING ON THEIR OWN AND MY CHILDREN WERE UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. FOR SAFETY CONCERNS (IN CASE THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT, ETC. WHERE MY CHILDREN HAD TO GET OUT) I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED AND THEN ASKED FOR REIMBURSEMENT AS IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. (NO RECALLS FOR TH...

Feb 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 EXPEDITION WITH 90,000 MILES. IN EARLY DECEMBER OF 2006, IN HEAVY EVENING TRAFFIC, A CAR SUDDENLY PULLED IN FRONT OF ME AND CAME TO A QUICK STOP. I APPLIED THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I MANAGED TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR THAT STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME, BUT MY B...

Feb 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 EXPEDITION WITH 90,000 MILES. IN EARLY DECEMBER OF 2006, IN HEAVY EVENING TRAFFIC, A CAR SUDDENLY PULLED IN FRONT OF ME AND CAME TO A QUICK STOP. I APPLIED THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I MANAGED TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR THAT STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME, BUT MY B...

Feb 3, 2007 Electrical System Fire

I SENT YOU AN E-MAIL ABOUT A WEEK AGO BRINGING TO YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS SAFETY ISSUE WITH FORD TRUCKS. WHAT HAPPENS IS IN A HARD RAIN WATER COMES INTO THE FUSE PANEL, IT SHORTS OUT, THE GEM SHORTS OUT, THE PCM SHORTS OUT, > > YOU SMELL AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL, ALL GAUGES START GOING CRAZY AND...

Feb 3, 2007 Electrical System Fire

I SENT YOU AN E-MAIL ABOUT A WEEK AGO BRINGING TO YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS SAFETY ISSUE WITH FORD TRUCKS. WHAT HAPPENS IS IN A HARD RAIN WATER COMES INTO THE FUSE PANEL, IT SHORTS OUT, THE GEM SHORTS OUT, THE PCM SHORTS OUT, > > YOU SMELL AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL, ALL GAUGES START GOING CRAZY AND...

Jan 29, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 90,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THE 2001 FORD EXPEDITION WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE THE DAY AFTER IT WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WORK HAD BEEN ...

Jan 29, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 90,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THE 2001 FORD EXPEDITION WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE THE DAY AFTER IT WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WORK HAD BEEN ...

Jan 20, 2007 Unknown Or Other Fire

MANY FORD TRUCKS HAVE A "WATER INTRUSION" PROBLEM LEADING TO SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES. SOME OF THEIR WINDSHIELDS ARE NOT SEALED PROPERLY -IN A HARD RAIN WATER LEAKS INTO THE FUSE BOX CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL BURNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING INSTANTLY! FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND IS FAILING TO ...

Jan 20, 2007 Electrical System Fire

MANY FORD TRUCKS HAVE A "WATER INTRUSION" PROBLEM LEADING TO SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES. SOME OF THEIR WINDSHIELDS ARE NOT SEALED PROPERLY -IN A HARD RAIN WATER LEAKS INTO THE FUSE BOX CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL BURNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING INSTANTLY! FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND IS FAILING TO ...

Jan 20, 2007 Unknown Or Other Fire

MANY FORD TRUCKS HAVE A "WATER INTRUSION" PROBLEM LEADING TO SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES. SOME OF THEIR WINDSHIELDS ARE NOT SEALED PROPERLY -IN A HARD RAIN WATER LEAKS INTO THE FUSE BOX CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL BURNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING INSTANTLY! FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND IS FAILING TO ...

Jan 20, 2007 Electrical System Fire

MANY FORD TRUCKS HAVE A "WATER INTRUSION" PROBLEM LEADING TO SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES. SOME OF THEIR WINDSHIELDS ARE NOT SEALED PROPERLY -IN A HARD RAIN WATER LEAKS INTO THE FUSE BOX CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL BURNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING INSTANTLY! FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND IS FAILING TO ...

Jan 15, 2007 Visibility 90,000 mi

THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL FOR THE DOOR MIRRORS FAILS ON 1999 FORD EXPEDITIONS. *JB

Jan 15, 2007 Visibility 90,000 mi

THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL FOR THE DOOR MIRRORS FAILS ON 1999 FORD EXPEDITIONS. *JB

Jan 9, 2007 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THAT HAS ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF YOUR INVESTIGATION #EA05015. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I WAS DENIED A CLAIM FOR THEM TO FIX IT AT MY LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE AND IT WAS NOT COVERED B...

Jan 9, 2007 Visibility 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THAT HAS ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF YOUR INVESTIGATION #EA05015. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I WAS DENIED A CLAIM FOR THEM TO FIX IT AT MY LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE AND IT WAS NOT COVERED B...

Jan 9, 2007 Power Train 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THAT HAS ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF YOUR INVESTIGATION #EA05015. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I WAS DENIED A CLAIM FOR THEM TO FIX IT AT MY LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE AND IT WAS NOT COVERED B...

Jan 9, 2007 Power Train 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THAT HAS ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF YOUR INVESTIGATION #EA05015. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I WAS DENIED A CLAIM FOR THEM TO FIX IT AT MY LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE AND IT WAS NOT COVERED B...

Jan 9, 2007 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THAT HAS ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF YOUR INVESTIGATION #EA05015. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I WAS DENIED A CLAIM FOR THEM TO FIX IT AT MY LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE AND IT WAS NOT COVERED B...

Jan 9, 2007 Visibility 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THAT HAS ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF YOUR INVESTIGATION #EA05015. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I WAS DENIED A CLAIM FOR THEM TO FIX IT AT MY LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE AND IT WAS NOT COVERED B...

Jan 9, 2007 Power Train 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THAT HAS ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF YOUR INVESTIGATION #EA05015. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I WAS DENIED A CLAIM FOR THEM TO FIX IT AT MY LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE AND IT WAS NOT COVERED B...

Jan 9, 2007 Power Train 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THAT HAS ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF YOUR INVESTIGATION #EA05015. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I WAS DENIED A CLAIM FOR THEM TO FIX IT AT MY LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE AND IT WAS NOT COVERED B...

Jan 5, 2007 Visibility

SINCE ABOUT 2002 THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON BOTH REAR VIEW MIRRORS HAS ALOT OF CRACKING. UNABLE TO VIEW CLEARLY. THIS TO ME IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE. COST FROM FOR FORD TO REPLACE WAS $500.00 EACH SIDE. *NM

Jan 5, 2007 Visibility

SINCE ABOUT 2002 THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON BOTH REAR VIEW MIRRORS HAS ALOT OF CRACKING. UNABLE TO VIEW CLEARLY. THIS TO ME IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE. COST FROM FOR FORD TO REPLACE WAS $500.00 EACH SIDE. *NM

Dec 28, 2006 Tires 69,500 mi

MY FORD EXPEDITION WAS OUTFITTED A LITTLE OVER 3 YEARS AGO WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLERS BY FORD DUE TO THE FIRESTONE TIRE FAILURE. RECENTLY, WHILE WASHING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED FAILURE IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE. ALL AROUND THE RIM APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO 3/4" FROM THE RIM THERE ARE CR...

Dec 28, 2006 Tires 69,500 mi

MY FORD EXPEDITION WAS OUTFITTED A LITTLE OVER 3 YEARS AGO WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLERS BY FORD DUE TO THE FIRESTONE TIRE FAILURE. RECENTLY, WHILE WASHING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED FAILURE IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE. ALL AROUND THE RIM APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO 3/4" FROM THE RIM THERE ARE CR...

Dec 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE. RIGHT HAND, REAR SIDE OF THE ENGINE. I CAN SMELL STRONG BURNING OIL WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING AND AFTER SHUT-OFF. OIL SATURATED STARTER. *JB

Dec 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE. RIGHT HAND, REAR SIDE OF THE ENGINE. I CAN SMELL STRONG BURNING OIL WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING AND AFTER SHUT-OFF. OIL SATURATED STARTER. *JB

Dec 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY ROAD WITH MY THREE CHILDREN DURING RUSH HOUR. I HEARD A LOUD POP FOLLOWED BY THE WHAT SOUNDED LIKE MACHINE GUN FIRE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT DOWN THE VEHICLE. I WAS FEARFUL OF THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN AND HAD THEM LEAVE THE CAR. I THEN ...

Dec 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY ROAD WITH MY THREE CHILDREN DURING RUSH HOUR. I HEARD A LOUD POP FOLLOWED BY THE WHAT SOUNDED LIKE MACHINE GUN FIRE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT DOWN THE VEHICLE. I WAS FEARFUL OF THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN AND HAD THEM LEAVE THE CAR. I THEN ...

Dec 8, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT 25 MPH ON A CITY STREET, THERE WAS A LOSS OF BRAKING POWER, AND AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALTHOUGH NO CRASH OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE STEEL PIPE FITTINGS,HOSES, AND CONNECTIONS OF ...

Dec 8, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT 25 MPH ON A CITY STREET, THERE WAS A LOSS OF BRAKING POWER, AND AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALTHOUGH NO CRASH OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE STEEL PIPE FITTINGS,HOSES, AND CONNECTIONS OF ...

Dec 4, 2006 Visibility Fire 144,000 mi

EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE: (1) STARTED WITH FOG LIGHT SWITCH NOT WORKING. (3) TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THE WINDSHIELD WAS LEAKING AND SHORTED THE SWITCH. SERVICE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT LEAK BY LEAVING WINDSHIELD IN PLACE AND PROVIDING MORE SEALANT. (1) LEAK IN WINDSHIELD DISCOV...

Dec 4, 2006 Electrical System Fire 144,000 mi

EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE: (1) STARTED WITH FOG LIGHT SWITCH NOT WORKING. (3) TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THE WINDSHIELD WAS LEAKING AND SHORTED THE SWITCH. SERVICE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT LEAK BY LEAVING WINDSHIELD IN PLACE AND PROVIDING MORE SEALANT. (1) LEAK IN WINDSHIELD DISCOV...

Dec 4, 2006 Visibility Fire 144,000 mi

EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE: (1) STARTED WITH FOG LIGHT SWITCH NOT WORKING. (3) TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THE WINDSHIELD WAS LEAKING AND SHORTED THE SWITCH. SERVICE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT LEAK BY LEAVING WINDSHIELD IN PLACE AND PROVIDING MORE SEALANT. (1) LEAK IN WINDSHIELD DISCOV...

Dec 4, 2006 Electrical System Fire 144,000 mi

EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE: (1) STARTED WITH FOG LIGHT SWITCH NOT WORKING. (3) TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THE WINDSHIELD WAS LEAKING AND SHORTED THE SWITCH. SERVICE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT LEAK BY LEAVING WINDSHIELD IN PLACE AND PROVIDING MORE SEALANT. (1) LEAK IN WINDSHIELD DISCOV...

Nov 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,240 mi

LOUD POP THEN LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER, CONTINUAL POPPING SOUNDS UNTIL I STOPPED ENGINE. SPARK PLUG WAS EJECTED FROM ENGINE. I BELIEVE THIS INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE REOPENED AS THIS SHOULD BE A DEFECT RECALL . *JB

Nov 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,240 mi

LOUD POP THEN LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER, CONTINUAL POPPING SOUNDS UNTIL I STOPPED ENGINE. SPARK PLUG WAS EJECTED FROM ENGINE. I BELIEVE THIS INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE REOPENED AS THIS SHOULD BE A DEFECT RECALL . *JB

Nov 21, 2006 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE IGNITION TURNED OFF, FLAMES ERUPTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALERTED, AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE POLICE WERE ALSO ALERTED, AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. ...

Nov 21, 2006 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE IGNITION TURNED OFF, FLAMES ERUPTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALERTED, AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE POLICE WERE ALSO ALERTED, AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. ...

Oct 31, 2006 Visibility 35,653 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SILVER WAS COMING OFF OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE MIRRORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Oct 31, 2006 Visibility 35,653 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SILVER WAS COMING OFF OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE MIRRORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Oct 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,123 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A LOUD EXHAUST NOISE WAS HEARD WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING SIGNALS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE BOLTS WERE SNAPPING OFF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE VEHICLE HAS YET TO BE ...

Oct 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,123 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A LOUD EXHAUST NOISE WAS HEARD WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING SIGNALS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE BOLTS WERE SNAPPING OFF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE VEHICLE HAS YET TO BE ...

Oct 12, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 49,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION BURNED IN GARAGE, DESTOYING GARAGE AND DAMAGING HOUSE. NOT DRIVEN FOR OVER 12 HOURS. BURNED SO BADLY INVESTIGATORS COULD NOT DETERMINE HOW IT STARTED. RECALL WAS DONE FOR CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. *NM

Oct 12, 2006 Electrical System Fire 49,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION BURNED IN GARAGE, DESTOYING GARAGE AND DAMAGING HOUSE. NOT DRIVEN FOR OVER 12 HOURS. BURNED SO BADLY INVESTIGATORS COULD NOT DETERMINE HOW IT STARTED. RECALL WAS DONE FOR CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. *NM

Oct 12, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 49,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION BURNED IN GARAGE, DESTOYING GARAGE AND DAMAGING HOUSE. NOT DRIVEN FOR OVER 12 HOURS. BURNED SO BADLY INVESTIGATORS COULD NOT DETERMINE HOW IT STARTED. RECALL WAS DONE FOR CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. *NM

Oct 12, 2006 Electrical System Fire 49,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION BURNED IN GARAGE, DESTOYING GARAGE AND DAMAGING HOUSE. NOT DRIVEN FOR OVER 12 HOURS. BURNED SO BADLY INVESTIGATORS COULD NOT DETERMINE HOW IT STARTED. RECALL WAS DONE FOR CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. *NM

Oct 11, 2006 Suspension 112,349 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE BOUNCE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER BEING TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION BAGS WERE DEFLATED, AND THERE WAS NO AIR GETTING TO THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THERE WAS NO LEAK FOUND IN T...

Oct 11, 2006 Suspension 112,349 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE BOUNCE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER BEING TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION BAGS WERE DEFLATED, AND THERE WAS NO AIR GETTING TO THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THERE WAS NO LEAK FOUND IN T...

Sep 27, 2006 Electrical System 118,000 mi

DURING DRIVING OF VEHICLE ALL GAUGES WENT TO ZERO, LIGHTS WOULDN'T WORK, RADIO WENT OUT, AC WENT OUT, WINDOWS, ETC. REPLACED THE BATTERY AND IT WORKED FINE FOR 1 DAY. PUT IN A NEW BATTERY AND ALL OF THE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF WITH A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FUSE BOX. REPLACED TH...

Sep 27, 2006 Electrical System 118,000 mi

DURING DRIVING OF VEHICLE ALL GAUGES WENT TO ZERO, LIGHTS WOULDN'T WORK, RADIO WENT OUT, AC WENT OUT, WINDOWS, ETC. REPLACED THE BATTERY AND IT WORKED FINE FOR 1 DAY. PUT IN A NEW BATTERY AND ALL OF THE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF WITH A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FUSE BOX. REPLACED TH...

Sep 21, 2006 Visibility 107,000 mi

MY FORD EXPEDITION STOPPED BEING ABLE TO CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE. I AM NOW GOING INTO WINTER, AND I CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO DEFROST THE WINDOWS WHICH COULD CAUSE A VERY SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. THE "BLEND DOOR" IS PLASTIC IN MY YEAR, AND FORD CHANGED IT TO NYLON DURING THE PRODUCT...

Sep 21, 2006 Visibility 107,000 mi

MY FORD EXPEDITION STOPPED BEING ABLE TO CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE. I AM NOW GOING INTO WINTER, AND I CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO DEFROST THE WINDOWS WHICH COULD CAUSE A VERY SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. THE "BLEND DOOR" IS PLASTIC IN MY YEAR, AND FORD CHANGED IT TO NYLON DURING THE PRODUCT...

Aug 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION, 88K MILES, SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF ENGINE. THIS OCCURRED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHILE IN LEFT LANE OF SMOKETOWN ROAD IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA. THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER I LET OFF THE GAS PEDAL RIGHT AFTER A LOUD BANG AND POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD IN ENGINE...

Aug 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION, 88K MILES, SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF ENGINE. THIS OCCURRED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHILE IN LEFT LANE OF SMOKETOWN ROAD IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA. THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER I LET OFF THE GAS PEDAL RIGHT AFTER A LOUD BANG AND POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD IN ENGINE...

Aug 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,500 mi

ON AUGUST 2, 2006, WHILE TRAVELING IN MICHIGAN, A SPARK PLUG SUDDENLY BLEW OUT OF MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OR INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO BAY CITY, MI, WHERE A FORD DEALER TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD COST APPROX. $3500 TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. HE SAID I...

Aug 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,500 mi

ON AUGUST 2, 2006, WHILE TRAVELING IN MICHIGAN, A SPARK PLUG SUDDENLY BLEW OUT OF MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OR INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO BAY CITY, MI, WHERE A FORD DEALER TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD COST APPROX. $3500 TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. HE SAID I...

Aug 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 112,000 mi

LOST BRAKE PRESSURE. FOUND LEAK COMING FROM FRT LH BRAKE LINE. FITTING BETWEEN METAL AND RUBBER BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND FATIGUED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID AND RUINED FRT LH RIM DUE TO CORROSIVE PROPERTY OF BRAKE FLUID. PURCHASED REPLACEMENT PART AT LOCAL DEALER. N/G BRAKE...

Aug 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 112,000 mi

LOST BRAKE PRESSURE. FOUND LEAK COMING FROM FRT LH BRAKE LINE. FITTING BETWEEN METAL AND RUBBER BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND FATIGUED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID AND RUINED FRT LH RIM DUE TO CORROSIVE PROPERTY OF BRAKE FLUID. PURCHASED REPLACEMENT PART AT LOCAL DEALER. N/G BRAKE...

Aug 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALTHOUGH REPAIR WAS MADE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED A SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THIS TI...

Aug 8, 2006 Suspension

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR SUSPENSION SEIZED BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS WERE DETACHING. AFTER THE SUSPENSION SEIZED THE CHECK SUSPENSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Aug 8, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ACTIVATED WITHOUT EFFORT CREATING AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE BRAKES WERE HYDRAULIC AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON OCCASION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO A BRAKE SHOP BUT NOT TO A DEALER.

Aug 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALTHOUGH REPAIR WAS MADE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED A SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THIS TI...

Aug 8, 2006 Suspension

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR SUSPENSION SEIZED BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS WERE DETACHING. AFTER THE SUSPENSION SEIZED THE CHECK SUSPENSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Aug 8, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ACTIVATED WITHOUT EFFORT CREATING AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE BRAKES WERE HYDRAULIC AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON OCCASION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO A BRAKE SHOP BUT NOT TO A DEALER.

Jul 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

DRIVING AT 25 MPH IN RESIDENTIAL AREA OF CLEVELAND OH SPARK PLUG #3 BLEW OUT OF HEAD, LEAVING ME STRANDED FOR 2 DAYS WAITING TO GET REPAIRS FINISHED. 5.4 TRITON ENGINE, PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH 59,000. MILES ON IT. *NM

Jul 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

DRIVING AT 25 MPH IN RESIDENTIAL AREA OF CLEVELAND OH SPARK PLUG #3 BLEW OUT OF HEAD, LEAVING ME STRANDED FOR 2 DAYS WAITING TO GET REPAIRS FINISHED. 5.4 TRITON ENGINE, PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH 59,000. MILES ON IT. *NM

Jul 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPARK PLUG BLOWING FROM CYLINDER HEAD. *NM

Jul 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPARK PLUG BLOWING FROM CYLINDER HEAD. *NM

Jul 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

IN FEB OF 2005 MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH THE 5.4 V-8 BLEW THE PASSENGER SIDE 3RD SPARK PLUG RIGHT OUT OF THE HEAD. THE CAR HAD APOX. 95,000 MILES ON IT AND FORD SAID WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER IT. IT WOULD TAKE 3,500 $ TO FIX. SO I TOWED IT AWAY FROM GRASS VALLLEY FORD, A DECIDED TO HAVE A MEC...

Jul 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

IN FEB OF 2005 MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH THE 5.4 V-8 BLEW THE PASSENGER SIDE 3RD SPARK PLUG RIGHT OUT OF THE HEAD. THE CAR HAD APOX. 95,000 MILES ON IT AND FORD SAID WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER IT. IT WOULD TAKE 3,500 $ TO FIX. SO I TOWED IT AWAY FROM GRASS VALLLEY FORD, A DECIDED TO HAVE A MEC...

Jul 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION BOUGHT BRAND NEW AT SERRAMONTE FORD IN COLMA CA. SERVICED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE EVERY 5000 MILES PER FORD OWNER MANUAL AND AT THE SAME FORD DEALERSHIP EXCLUSIVELY. LOST ENGINE, TIMING CHAIN AT 55,000 MILES, LOST TRANSMISSION AT 130000 MILES. *JB

Jul 8, 2006 Power Train 130,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION BOUGHT BRAND NEW AT SERRAMONTE FORD IN COLMA CA. SERVICED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE EVERY 5000 MILES PER FORD OWNER MANUAL AND AT THE SAME FORD DEALERSHIP EXCLUSIVELY. LOST ENGINE, TIMING CHAIN AT 55,000 MILES, LOST TRANSMISSION AT 130000 MILES. *JB

Jul 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION BOUGHT BRAND NEW AT SERRAMONTE FORD IN COLMA CA. SERVICED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE EVERY 5000 MILES PER FORD OWNER MANUAL AND AT THE SAME FORD DEALERSHIP EXCLUSIVELY. LOST ENGINE, TIMING CHAIN AT 55,000 MILES, LOST TRANSMISSION AT 130000 MILES. *JB

Jul 8, 2006 Power Train 130,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION BOUGHT BRAND NEW AT SERRAMONTE FORD IN COLMA CA. SERVICED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE EVERY 5000 MILES PER FORD OWNER MANUAL AND AT THE SAME FORD DEALERSHIP EXCLUSIVELY. LOST ENGINE, TIMING CHAIN AT 55,000 MILES, LOST TRANSMISSION AT 130000 MILES. *JB

Jun 23, 2006 Electrical System 121,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A LOUD "POP" WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY AN EXHAUST-TYPE SOUND EMANATING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 4 BLOCKS TO OUR HOME WHERE INSPECTION REVEALED THE BLOWN PLUG. *JB

Jun 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A LOUD "POP" WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY AN EXHAUST-TYPE SOUND EMANATING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 4 BLOCKS TO OUR HOME WHERE INSPECTION REVEALED THE BLOWN PLUG. *JB

Jun 23, 2006 Electrical System 121,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A LOUD "POP" WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY AN EXHAUST-TYPE SOUND EMANATING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 4 BLOCKS TO OUR HOME WHERE INSPECTION REVEALED THE BLOWN PLUG. *JB

Jun 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A LOUD "POP" WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY AN EXHAUST-TYPE SOUND EMANATING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 4 BLOCKS TO OUR HOME WHERE INSPECTION REVEALED THE BLOWN PLUG. *JB

Jun 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 6 MONTHS I HAD AN ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN MY 1999 EXPEDITION. THE SPARK PLUG DETACHED FROM THE CYLINDER AND WAS EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE. I HEARD A LOUD POP WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED BY A LOUD, REPETITIVE CLICKING OR POPPING SOUND. I ALSO LOST SOME POWER WHILE D...

Jun 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 6 MONTHS I HAD AN ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN MY 1999 EXPEDITION. THE SPARK PLUG DETACHED FROM THE CYLINDER AND WAS EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE. I HEARD A LOUD POP WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED BY A LOUD, REPETITIVE CLICKING OR POPPING SOUND. I ALSO LOST SOME POWER WHILE D...

Jun 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,068 mi

APPROXIMATELY AT 8 AM, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD BANG UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. SHE WAS DRIVING A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A VERY LOUD POPPING NOISE. AFTER ARRIVING AND STARTING THE CAR TO HEAR WHAT WAS GOING ON, I KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. 5 YEARS AG...

Jun 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,068 mi

APPROXIMATELY AT 8 AM, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD BANG UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. SHE WAS DRIVING A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A VERY LOUD POPPING NOISE. AFTER ARRIVING AND STARTING THE CAR TO HEAR WHAT WAS GOING ON, I KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. 5 YEARS AG...

Jun 3, 2006 Electrical System 96,540 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4 LITER V8 EDDIE BAUER - VEHICLE ODOMETER BEGAN TO FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, THEN RADIO, THEN RANDOM DASH LIGHTS, I.E. 4X4 - EVEN AFTER CAR TURNED OFF. ALL OF THE ABOVE AND THEN SOME WENT HAYWIRE AND CAR STALLED OUT. GOT TO SAFE PLACE W/OUT POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ETC. TOOK TO MECH...

Jun 3, 2006 Suspension 97,739 mi

REAR AIR BAG SUSPENSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST ON THE GROUND AND THE GAS TANK WAS BELOW THE VEHICLE'S RIM. *NM

Jun 3, 2006 Electrical System 96,540 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4 LITER V8 EDDIE BAUER - VEHICLE ODOMETER BEGAN TO FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, THEN RADIO, THEN RANDOM DASH LIGHTS, I.E. 4X4 - EVEN AFTER CAR TURNED OFF. ALL OF THE ABOVE AND THEN SOME WENT HAYWIRE AND CAR STALLED OUT. GOT TO SAFE PLACE W/OUT POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ETC. TOOK TO MECH...

Jun 3, 2006 Suspension 97,739 mi

REAR AIR BAG SUSPENSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST ON THE GROUND AND THE GAS TANK WAS BELOW THE VEHICLE'S RIM. *NM

Jun 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 709,500 mi

LAST THURSDAY MY BRAKES FAILED DUE TO A RUPTURE IN THE HYDRAULIC FLUID STEEL TUBING. THE VEHICLE IS A HEAVY SUV, AND BEING AN ACTIVE SAILOR, I USE THE VEHICLE TO TOW BOAT TRAILERS. WE HAD JUST HOOKED UP A LOADED BOAT TRAILER, AND AS I GOT BACK INTO THE CAR, I NOTED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE...

Jun 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 709,500 mi

LAST THURSDAY MY BRAKES FAILED DUE TO A RUPTURE IN THE HYDRAULIC FLUID STEEL TUBING. THE VEHICLE IS A HEAVY SUV, AND BEING AN ACTIVE SAILOR, I USE THE VEHICLE TO TOW BOAT TRAILERS. WE HAD JUST HOOKED UP A LOADED BOAT TRAILER, AND AS I GOT BACK INTO THE CAR, I NOTED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE...

May 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. I OWNED IT FOR LESS THAN 30 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST SPARK PLUG EJECTED. AFTER HAVING THE DEALER FIX IT THE PROBLEM IT HAPPENED AGAIN IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS. I HAD TO SPEND 1000 TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED HOME FROM NY, THE PRICE OF THE RENTAL CAR AND ANOTHER 3500 TO GET A...

May 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. I OWNED IT FOR LESS THAN 30 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST SPARK PLUG EJECTED. AFTER HAVING THE DEALER FIX IT THE PROBLEM IT HAPPENED AGAIN IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS. I HAD TO SPEND 1000 TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED HOME FROM NY, THE PRICE OF THE RENTAL CAR AND ANOTHER 3500 TO GET A...

May 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

I AM A SCHOOL TEACHER THAT DRIVES A 1999 EXPEDITION V8. I WAS ON MY WAY TO SCHOOL TWO WEEKS AGO AND HEARD A LOUD BANG COME FROM UNDER MY HOOD. IT THEN STARTED TO SOUND LIKE A JOHN DEER TRACTOR. I HAD MY SPARK PLUGS REPLACED LAST YEAR AND THOUGHT THAT IT WOULD BE THE SAME AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO THE SAME...

May 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

I AM A SCHOOL TEACHER THAT DRIVES A 1999 EXPEDITION V8. I WAS ON MY WAY TO SCHOOL TWO WEEKS AGO AND HEARD A LOUD BANG COME FROM UNDER MY HOOD. IT THEN STARTED TO SOUND LIKE A JOHN DEER TRACTOR. I HAD MY SPARK PLUGS REPLACED LAST YEAR AND THOUGHT THAT IT WOULD BE THE SAME AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO THE SAME...

Apr 20, 2006 Air Bags

AFTER TAKING MY EXPEDITION FOR SERVICE FOR AN INOPERABLE HORN, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE. *NM

Apr 20, 2006 Air Bags

AFTER TAKING MY EXPEDITION FOR SERVICE FOR AN INOPERABLE HORN, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE. *NM

Apr 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 25 mi

I HAD JUST LEFT A STOP LIGHT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP. IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING BLEW UP! THE CAR WAS REALLY LOUD AND RAN ROUGH AFTER THAT. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE SHOP. THEY SAID WE BLEW A SPARK PLUG AND STRIPPED THE THREADS THAT HOLD IT IN PLACE. AT A COST OF $1,600 TO REPAIR WE ARE HAVING A FRIEND L...

Apr 17, 2006 Power Train 96,725 mi

WHEN THE CAR IS HOT IT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND SENT AN ADVISORY TO DEALERSHIP SHOPS. THEY ADVISED THIS IS PROBLEM AND MUST REPLACE THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE MOTOR WHICH IS AT A COST OF 525.00. THEN AND ONLY THEN IF THAT DOESN'T FIX IT YOU HAVE TO REPLACE ...

Apr 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 175,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECALL # 05V388000; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, THERE IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSERTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE DASH PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. WHEN THIS INTERMI...

Apr 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 25 mi

I HAD JUST LEFT A STOP LIGHT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP. IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING BLEW UP! THE CAR WAS REALLY LOUD AND RAN ROUGH AFTER THAT. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE SHOP. THEY SAID WE BLEW A SPARK PLUG AND STRIPPED THE THREADS THAT HOLD IT IN PLACE. AT A COST OF $1,600 TO REPAIR WE ARE HAVING A FRIEND L...

Apr 17, 2006 Power Train 96,725 mi

WHEN THE CAR IS HOT IT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND SENT AN ADVISORY TO DEALERSHIP SHOPS. THEY ADVISED THIS IS PROBLEM AND MUST REPLACE THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE MOTOR WHICH IS AT A COST OF 525.00. THEN AND ONLY THEN IF THAT DOESN'T FIX IT YOU HAVE TO REPLACE ...

Apr 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 175,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECALL # 05V388000; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, THERE IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSERTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE DASH PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. WHEN THIS INTERMI...

Mar 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES. *JB

Mar 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING. *NM

Mar 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES. *JB

Mar 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING. *NM

Mar 26, 2006 Suspension 88,000 mi

BOTH FRONT STABILIZER LINKS HAVE FAILED IN OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. INITIAL FAILURE WAS ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO; SECOND FAILURE WAS LAST DEC. BOTH FAILURES WERE DISCOVERED WHILE CHANGING OIL . *JB

Mar 26, 2006 Suspension 88,000 mi

BOTH FRONT STABILIZER LINKS HAVE FAILED IN OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. INITIAL FAILURE WAS ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO; SECOND FAILURE WAS LAST DEC. BOTH FAILURES WERE DISCOVERED WHILE CHANGING OIL . *JB

Mar 23, 2006 Electrical System 67,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION, EDDIE BAUER WITH 67,000 MILES. DURING/AFTER RAIN CERTAIN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS MALFUNCTION (I.E. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM, LIGHTING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS (FRONT AND REAR), RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL (IMPORTANT IN ALASKA). PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING. AT THE SU...

Mar 23, 2006 Electrical System 67,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION, EDDIE BAUER WITH 67,000 MILES. DURING/AFTER RAIN CERTAIN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS MALFUNCTION (I.E. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM, LIGHTING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS (FRONT AND REAR), RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL (IMPORTANT IN ALASKA). PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING. AT THE SU...

Mar 20, 2006 Power Train 37,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION-PERFECTLY MAINTAINED. 37000 MILES ON ODOMETER-TRANSMISSION BLOW OUT. JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN, ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. THIS IS THE SECOND FORD VEHICLE OWNED THAT HAD A TRANSMISSION FAILURE! FIRST ONE AT ONLY 8000 MILES! UNDER WARRANTY FOR THAT ONE. FORD WIL...

Mar 20, 2006 Power Train 37,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION-PERFECTLY MAINTAINED. 37000 MILES ON ODOMETER-TRANSMISSION BLOW OUT. JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN, ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. THIS IS THE SECOND FORD VEHICLE OWNED THAT HAD A TRANSMISSION FAILURE! FIRST ONE AT ONLY 8000 MILES! UNDER WARRANTY FOR THAT ONE. FORD WIL...

Mar 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,875 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MODEL FORD EXPEDITION. I HAD HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE PEDAL EFFORT TO STOP WAS SOMETIMES VERY HIGH TO MAKE EVEN A GENTLE STOP. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. I AM CAPABLE OF ENOUGH FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ALWAYS STOP SAFELY BUT THE CHANGES IN EFFORT REQUIRED WERE SURPR...

Mar 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,875 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MODEL FORD EXPEDITION. I HAD HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE PEDAL EFFORT TO STOP WAS SOMETIMES VERY HIGH TO MAKE EVEN A GENTLE STOP. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. I AM CAPABLE OF ENOUGH FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ALWAYS STOP SAFELY BUT THE CHANGES IN EFFORT REQUIRED WERE SURPR...

Mar 13, 2006 Power Train

GENERAL COMPLAINT ABOUT VEHICLES THAT ALLOW MOVEMENT WITHOUT STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. MY FRIEND HAD A TAHOE AND HIS GRANDSON GOT IN THE CAR TURNED THE IGNITION KEY NOT STARTING THE CAR, BUT TWO CLICKS AND THE CAR ROLLED, KID JUMPED OUT AND WAS CRUSHED BY THE TIRE. I BELIEVE THERE IS A SAFETY DEVICE ...

Mar 13, 2006 Power Train

GENERAL COMPLAINT ABOUT VEHICLES THAT ALLOW MOVEMENT WITHOUT STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. MY FRIEND HAD A TAHOE AND HIS GRANDSON GOT IN THE CAR TURNED THE IGNITION KEY NOT STARTING THE CAR, BUT TWO CLICKS AND THE CAR ROLLED, KID JUMPED OUT AND WAS CRUSHED BY THE TIRE. I BELIEVE THERE IS A SAFETY DEVICE ...

Mar 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

LEAKING RIGHT HEAD GASKET DUE TO FAULTY MANUFACTURING. OIL LEAK IS DRIPPING ON THE MUFFLER POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AND POLLUTION. *JB

Mar 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

LEAKING RIGHT HEAD GASKET DUE TO FAULTY MANUFACTURING. OIL LEAK IS DRIPPING ON THE MUFFLER POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AND POLLUTION. *JB

Feb 27, 2006 Structure 100,000 mi

WHENEVER THERE IS A HEAVY RAIN OR SNOW, SEVERAL OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION BEGAN TO FUNCTION IRREGULARLY. THE COMPONENTS FUNCTION WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON OR OFF. EXAMPLES OF THE IRREGULAR ACTIVITY INCLUDE THE RADIO TURNING ON AND OFF BY ITSELF, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ...

Feb 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR NORMAL ROUTINE SERVICE, A LEAK IN THE HEAD GASKET WAS DISCOVERED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING REPAIRS.

Feb 27, 2006 Structure 100,000 mi

WHENEVER THERE IS A HEAVY RAIN OR SNOW, SEVERAL OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION BEGAN TO FUNCTION IRREGULARLY. THE COMPONENTS FUNCTION WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON OR OFF. EXAMPLES OF THE IRREGULAR ACTIVITY INCLUDE THE RADIO TURNING ON AND OFF BY ITSELF, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ...

Feb 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR NORMAL ROUTINE SERVICE, A LEAK IN THE HEAD GASKET WAS DISCOVERED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING REPAIRS.

Feb 15, 2006 Visibility 62,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR NO LONGER HAS A REFLECTIVE COAT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY THE DEALERSHIP.

Feb 15, 2006 Visibility 62,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR NO LONGER HAS A REFLECTIVE COAT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY THE DEALERSHIP.

Feb 5, 2006 Unknown Or Other 105,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE CAR BROKE AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE TIRE FELL ONTO THE ROAD AS WELL AS THE PIECE OF METAL THAT HOLDS THE TIRE IN PLACE. LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH. NO OTHER DAMAGE OCCURRED TO MY CAR OR ANY OTHERS. IT WAS TH...

Feb 5, 2006 Unknown Or Other 105,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE CAR BROKE AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE TIRE FELL ONTO THE ROAD AS WELL AS THE PIECE OF METAL THAT HOLDS THE TIRE IN PLACE. LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH. NO OTHER DAMAGE OCCURRED TO MY CAR OR ANY OTHERS. IT WAS TH...

Jan 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

#3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE TAKING THE THREAD INSERT WITH IT. *AK

Jan 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

#3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE TAKING THE THREAD INSERT WITH IT. *AK

Jan 24, 2006 Tires 111,000 mi

THE SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED ON FORD EXPEDITION AT HIGH SPEED AND ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. THE TIRE CROSSED THE MEDIAN, AFTER BEING NARROWLY MISSED BY THE PERSON BEHIND ME, AND WENT INTO OPPOSING TRAFFIC.*AK THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS HURT OR INJURED BUT I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY!

Jan 24, 2006 Tires 111,000 mi

THE SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED ON FORD EXPEDITION AT HIGH SPEED AND ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. THE TIRE CROSSED THE MEDIAN, AFTER BEING NARROWLY MISSED BY THE PERSON BEHIND ME, AND WENT INTO OPPOSING TRAFFIC.*AK THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS HURT OR INJURED BUT I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY!

Jan 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL 05V388000 CONCERNING THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER FOR REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. WHEN THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIRS THE 5 AMP FUSE IN ONE OF THE CIRCUITS WAS REPLACED WITH A 15 AMP FUSE WITHOUT THE CONSUMERS KNOWLEDGE OR ...

Jan 17, 2006 Electrical System 105,000 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL 05V388000 CONCERNING THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER FOR REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. WHEN THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIRS THE 5 AMP FUSE IN ONE OF THE CIRCUITS WAS REPLACED WITH A 15 AMP FUSE WITHOUT THE CONSUMERS KNOWLEDGE OR ...

Jan 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL 05V388000 CONCERNING THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER FOR REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. WHEN THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIRS THE 5 AMP FUSE IN ONE OF THE CIRCUITS WAS REPLACED WITH A 15 AMP FUSE WITHOUT THE CONSUMERS KNOWLEDGE OR ...

Jan 17, 2006 Electrical System 105,000 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL 05V388000 CONCERNING THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER FOR REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. WHEN THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIRS THE 5 AMP FUSE IN ONE OF THE CIRCUITS WAS REPLACED WITH A 15 AMP FUSE WITHOUT THE CONSUMERS KNOWLEDGE OR ...

Jan 13, 2006 Tires Crash

1999 FORD EXPEDITION LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED A TRUCK AND THEN STRUCK A GUARD RAIL. *JB

Jan 13, 2006 Tires Crash

1999 FORD EXPEDITION LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED A TRUCK AND THEN STRUCK A GUARD RAIL. *JB

Jan 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAUSE WAS DETERMINED, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE ENGINE SUFFERED ELECTROLYSI...

Jan 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAUSE WAS DETERMINED, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE ENGINE SUFFERED ELECTROLYSI...

Jan 10, 2006 Visibility

CONSUMER HAD 1999 FORD EXPEDITION SIDE MIRRORS REPLACED DUE TO BUBBLES IN MIRROR. *TS AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER VISIBILITY WAS REDUCED, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE MIRROR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER REPLACED IT AT HIS EXPENSE. *NM

Jan 10, 2006 Visibility

CONSUMER HAD 1999 FORD EXPEDITION SIDE MIRRORS REPLACED DUE TO BUBBLES IN MIRROR. *TS AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER VISIBILITY WAS REDUCED, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE MIRROR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER REPLACED IT AT HIS EXPENSE. *NM

Jan 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

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 P...

Jan 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

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 P...

Jan 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,300 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD BANG IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER AND WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. ONE MONTH LATER ANOTHER SPARK PL...

Jan 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 151,280 mi

MY 99 FORD EXPEDITION'S SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE HEAD. THIS HAS CAUSED EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, NOT BEING ABLE TO GET TO AND FROM WORK AND OTHER PLACES. I HAD IT REPAIRED FOR A PRICE OF $300 DOLLARS. THIS WAS RIDICULOUS, FORD SHOULD PAY ALL EXPENSES. THEN I WAS DRIVING TODAY AND ANOTHER PLUG BLEW. MY ...

Jan 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,300 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD BANG IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER AND WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. ONE MONTH LATER ANOTHER SPARK PL...

Jan 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 151,280 mi

MY 99 FORD EXPEDITION'S SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE HEAD. THIS HAS CAUSED EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, NOT BEING ABLE TO GET TO AND FROM WORK AND OTHER PLACES. I HAD IT REPAIRED FOR A PRICE OF $300 DOLLARS. THIS WAS RIDICULOUS, FORD SHOULD PAY ALL EXPENSES. THEN I WAS DRIVING TODAY AND ANOTHER PLUG BLEW. MY ...

Jan 4, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (05S28) FROM FORD IN SEPTEMBER OF 2005 STATING THAT THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT CAUSING AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IN MY 1999 EXPEDITION. IT ALSO NOTED THAT THE NEAREST DEALER WILL TEMPORARILY DISCONNECT THE SWITCH UNTIL A PERMANENT REPAIR IS PERFORMED. THE...

Jan 4, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (05S28) FROM FORD IN SEPTEMBER OF 2005 STATING THAT THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT CAUSING AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IN MY 1999 EXPEDITION. IT ALSO NOTED THAT THE NEAREST DEALER WILL TEMPORARILY DISCONNECT THE SWITCH UNTIL A PERMANENT REPAIR IS PERFORMED. THE...

Dec 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION - BLOW SPARK PLUG OUT OF NUMBER 3 CYLINDER. RESULT IS LOSS OF POWER AND VERY POOR DRIVABILITY AT LOW SPEEDS. ALSO, GAS SMELL FROM LEADING INJECTOR IN NOW OPEN CYLINDER. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT TOWING WHEN THE PLUG BLEW, OR THE LOSS OF POWER COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN UNSAFE SITU...

Dec 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,500 mi

PULLING OUT FROM A STOP SIGN IN NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN SUDDENLY SMOKE SMELL AND LOUD RHYTHMIC BANGING FROM UNDER HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO SHOP. THEY DISCOVERED A SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN THROUGH THE HEAD, REQUIRING A HEAD REPLACEMENT. SUBSEQUENTLY I DISCOVERED THIS IS A PR...

Dec 28, 2005 Electrical System 110,000 mi

MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: AIR SUSPENSION STOP WORKING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS CONTINUALLY CLICK ON AND OFF; REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. ABS WARNING CLICKS ON AN OFF, WHEN OFF BRAKES TEND TO LOCK DURING BRAKING. *JB

Dec 28, 2005 Visibility 110,000 mi

MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: AIR SUSPENSION STOP WORKING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS CONTINUALLY CLICK ON AND OFF; REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. ABS WARNING CLICKS ON AN OFF, WHEN OFF BRAKES TEND TO LOCK DURING BRAKING. *JB

Dec 28, 2005 Suspension 110,000 mi

MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: AIR SUSPENSION STOP WORKING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS CONTINUALLY CLICK ON AND OFF; REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. ABS WARNING CLICKS ON AN OFF, WHEN OFF BRAKES TEND TO LOCK DURING BRAKING. *JB

Dec 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: AIR SUSPENSION STOP WORKING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS CONTINUALLY CLICK ON AND OFF; REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. ABS WARNING CLICKS ON AN OFF, WHEN OFF BRAKES TEND TO LOCK DURING BRAKING. *JB

Dec 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION - BLOW SPARK PLUG OUT OF NUMBER 3 CYLINDER. RESULT IS LOSS OF POWER AND VERY POOR DRIVABILITY AT LOW SPEEDS. ALSO, GAS SMELL FROM LEADING INJECTOR IN NOW OPEN CYLINDER. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT TOWING WHEN THE PLUG BLEW, OR THE LOSS OF POWER COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN UNSAFE SITU...

Dec 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,500 mi

PULLING OUT FROM A STOP SIGN IN NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN SUDDENLY SMOKE SMELL AND LOUD RHYTHMIC BANGING FROM UNDER HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO SHOP. THEY DISCOVERED A SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN THROUGH THE HEAD, REQUIRING A HEAD REPLACEMENT. SUBSEQUENTLY I DISCOVERED THIS IS A PR...

Dec 28, 2005 Electrical System 110,000 mi

MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: AIR SUSPENSION STOP WORKING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS CONTINUALLY CLICK ON AND OFF; REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. ABS WARNING CLICKS ON AN OFF, WHEN OFF BRAKES TEND TO LOCK DURING BRAKING. *JB

Dec 28, 2005 Visibility 110,000 mi

MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: AIR SUSPENSION STOP WORKING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS CONTINUALLY CLICK ON AND OFF; REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. ABS WARNING CLICKS ON AN OFF, WHEN OFF BRAKES TEND TO LOCK DURING BRAKING. *JB

Dec 28, 2005 Suspension 110,000 mi

MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: AIR SUSPENSION STOP WORKING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS CONTINUALLY CLICK ON AND OFF; REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. ABS WARNING CLICKS ON AN OFF, WHEN OFF BRAKES TEND TO LOCK DURING BRAKING. *JB

Dec 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: AIR SUSPENSION STOP WORKING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS CONTINUALLY CLICK ON AND OFF; REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. ABS WARNING CLICKS ON AN OFF, WHEN OFF BRAKES TEND TO LOCK DURING BRAKING. *JB

Dec 26, 2005 Suspension 99,527 mi

I ALMOST FLIPPED MY WIFE'S 1999 FORD EXPEDITION ON CHRISTMAS EVENING (YESTERDAY) WHEN BOTH STABILIZER BAR LINKS SHEARED OFF. MY FAMILY, INCLUDING FOUR CHILDREN, WERE IN THE CAR. WE WERE PROCEEDING ON A RURAL ROAD AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT WHEN THE HANDLING WENT OUT AND THE VEHICLE STARTED DRIFTING...

Dec 26, 2005 Suspension 99,527 mi

I ALMOST FLIPPED MY WIFE'S 1999 FORD EXPEDITION ON CHRISTMAS EVENING (YESTERDAY) WHEN BOTH STABILIZER BAR LINKS SHEARED OFF. MY FAMILY, INCLUDING FOUR CHILDREN, WERE IN THE CAR. WE WERE PROCEEDING ON A RURAL ROAD AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT WHEN THE HANDLING WENT OUT AND THE VEHICLE STARTED DRIFTING...

Dec 12, 2005 Electrical System 63,000 mi

IT STARTED A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON FOR NO REASON. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN VERY OFTEN AT THE TIME I TOOK IT IN TO EVALUATE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT FIX A PROBLEM THEY DIDN'T SEE. SLOWLY THE PROBLEM GOT WORST, ESPECIALLY IN WET WEATHER. ABOUT EIGHT MON...

Dec 12, 2005 Electrical System 63,000 mi

IT STARTED A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON FOR NO REASON. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN VERY OFTEN AT THE TIME I TOOK IT IN TO EVALUATE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT FIX A PROBLEM THEY DIDN'T SEE. SLOWLY THE PROBLEM GOT WORST, ESPECIALLY IN WET WEATHER. ABOUT EIGHT MON...

Dec 7, 2005 Electrical System 30,000 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH A SUPPOSES SAFETY FEATURE. THE "DOOR AJAR" WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVEN WHEN THERE IS NO DOOR OPEN. PART OF THIS SYSTEM TURNS ON THE DOME LIGHT AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 5 AND 18 MPH. THIS LIGHT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT THE WINDOWS. IMAGINE YOURSELF...

Dec 7, 2005 Electrical System 30,000 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH A SUPPOSES SAFETY FEATURE. THE "DOOR AJAR" WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVEN WHEN THERE IS NO DOOR OPEN. PART OF THIS SYSTEM TURNS ON THE DOME LIGHT AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 5 AND 18 MPH. THIS LIGHT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT THE WINDOWS. IMAGINE YOURSELF...

Dec 5, 2005 Steering 77,959 mi

WHEN TURNING INTO PARKING LOT ENTRANCE AFTER COMPLETE STOP, THE STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME LOOSE AND I FELT A VIBRATION AND HEARD A SKIDDING NOISE FROM ONE TIRE. THE STEERING WAS LOOSE BUT RESPONSIVE WHILE I TURNED INTO A PARKING SPOT. AFTER THAT, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN WITH THE STEERI...

Dec 5, 2005 Steering 77,959 mi

WHEN TURNING INTO PARKING LOT ENTRANCE AFTER COMPLETE STOP, THE STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME LOOSE AND I FELT A VIBRATION AND HEARD A SKIDDING NOISE FROM ONE TIRE. THE STEERING WAS LOOSE BUT RESPONSIVE WHILE I TURNED INTO A PARKING SPOT. AFTER THAT, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN WITH THE STEERI...

Dec 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE I NHTSA S RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V388000 CONCERNING CRUISE CONTROL. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHO HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Dec 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,927 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY HEARD A LOUD POP, THEN A CONTINIOUS HUFFING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ACCOMPANIED BY A SEVERE VIBRATION. PULLED VEHICLE INTO THE NEAREST REST STOP AND CHECKED ENGINE, FOUND THE SECOND SPARK PLUG ON THE RIGHT BANK (PASSENGER SIDE) HAD FORCEABILY EJECTED TAK...

Dec 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE I NHTSA S RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V388000 CONCERNING CRUISE CONTROL. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHO HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Dec 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,927 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY HEARD A LOUD POP, THEN A CONTINIOUS HUFFING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ACCOMPANIED BY A SEVERE VIBRATION. PULLED VEHICLE INTO THE NEAREST REST STOP AND CHECKED ENGINE, FOUND THE SECOND SPARK PLUG ON THE RIGHT BANK (PASSENGER SIDE) HAD FORCEABILY EJECTED TAK...

Nov 29, 2005 Electrical System 80,000 mi

SEVERAL TIMES THIS HAPPENED. AFTER RAIN OR SNOW THE ELECTRONICS IN MY 1999 EXPEDITION GOES CRAZY. SUCH AS VEHICLES FAN RUNS AFTER TRUCK IS TURNED OFF, WHEN IN DRIVE RADIO GOES OUT, BEEPING NOISES ETC ETC. THIS IS KNOWN TO BE CAUSED BY A LEAK IN THE VEHICLES WINDSHIELD WHICH IS UNDETECTABLE BY THE OW...

Nov 29, 2005 Electrical System 80,000 mi

SEVERAL TIMES THIS HAPPENED. AFTER RAIN OR SNOW THE ELECTRONICS IN MY 1999 EXPEDITION GOES CRAZY. SUCH AS VEHICLES FAN RUNS AFTER TRUCK IS TURNED OFF, WHEN IN DRIVE RADIO GOES OUT, BEEPING NOISES ETC ETC. THIS IS KNOWN TO BE CAUSED BY A LEAK IN THE VEHICLES WINDSHIELD WHICH IS UNDETECTABLE BY THE OW...

Nov 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 66,795 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES THE RMPS REVVED VERY HIGH. WHEN LIFTING FOOT OFF THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. HE EVENTUALLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKES HARD ENOUGH SO THAT THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT IN U...

Nov 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,795 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES THE RMPS REVVED VERY HIGH. WHEN LIFTING FOOT OFF THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. HE EVENTUALLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKES HARD ENOUGH SO THAT THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT IN U...

Nov 28, 2005 Parking Brake 67,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE SNAPPED. *NM

Nov 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 66,795 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES THE RMPS REVVED VERY HIGH. WHEN LIFTING FOOT OFF THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. HE EVENTUALLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKES HARD ENOUGH SO THAT THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT IN U...

Nov 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,795 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES THE RMPS REVVED VERY HIGH. WHEN LIFTING FOOT OFF THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. HE EVENTUALLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKES HARD ENOUGH SO THAT THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT IN U...

Nov 28, 2005 Parking Brake 67,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE SNAPPED. *NM

Nov 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 75,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THERE WAS S NHTSA RECALL, 05V017000 , BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL LETTER ON THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Nov 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 75,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THERE WAS S NHTSA RECALL, 05V017000 , BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL LETTER ON THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Nov 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,405 mi

MY '99 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L ENGINE BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 64,400 MILES. *JB

Nov 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,405 mi

MY '99 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L ENGINE BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 64,400 MILES. *JB

Nov 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L ENG. DRIVING BETWEEN OFFICE BLDGS AT LOW SPEED, HEAR EXPLOSION IN VEHICLE FRONT, HEARD DEBRIS IMPACTING UNDER ENGINE HOOD AND WHEEL WELLS. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO DEALER. INFORMED OF SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT DAMAGED HEADER. TOLD THIS IS COMMON ON 5.4L NOT COVERED BY WARRANTEE. COST...

Nov 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L ENG. DRIVING BETWEEN OFFICE BLDGS AT LOW SPEED, HEAR EXPLOSION IN VEHICLE FRONT, HEARD DEBRIS IMPACTING UNDER ENGINE HOOD AND WHEEL WELLS. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO DEALER. INFORMED OF SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT DAMAGED HEADER. TOLD THIS IS COMMON ON 5.4L NOT COVERED BY WARRANTEE. COST...

Nov 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 146,500 mi

BLOWN SPARK PLUG IN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH A 5.4L. VEHICLE WAS SITTING IDLE WHEN FAILURE OCCURRED. INSERTS WERE INSTALLED IN SPARK PLUG HOLE. *NM

Nov 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 146,500 mi

BLOWN SPARK PLUG IN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH A 5.4L. VEHICLE WAS SITTING IDLE WHEN FAILURE OCCURRED. INSERTS WERE INSTALLED IN SPARK PLUG HOLE. *NM

Nov 16, 2005 Structure 74,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION WATER LEAK FROM WINDSHIELD ONTO FUSE BOX CAUSING SHORT REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF FUSE BOX BY FORD COST $362.01. *NM

Nov 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT HEARD A LOUD POP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP ,WHERE THEY FOUND THE ENGINE HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE. THE REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. *AK UPDATED 03/20/06. *JB

Nov 16, 2005 Structure 74,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION WATER LEAK FROM WINDSHIELD ONTO FUSE BOX CAUSING SHORT REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF FUSE BOX BY FORD COST $362.01. *NM

Nov 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT HEARD A LOUD POP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP ,WHERE THEY FOUND THE ENGINE HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE. THE REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. *AK UPDATED 03/20/06. *JB

Nov 8, 2005 Electrical System 39,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. HAD TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. THEN, THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTOR. THE LAST TIME THERE WERE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. HAD TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. THEN, THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTOR. THE LAST TIME THERE WERE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 8, 2005 Power Train 39,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. HAD TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. THEN, THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTOR. THE LAST TIME THERE WERE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 8, 2005 Electrical System 39,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. HAD TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. THEN, THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTOR. THE LAST TIME THERE WERE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. HAD TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. THEN, THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTOR. THE LAST TIME THERE WERE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 8, 2005 Power Train 39,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. HAD TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. THEN, THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTOR. THE LAST TIME THERE WERE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 6, 2005 Electrical System

BACK WIPER FAILURE ODOMETER FAILURE RUNNING BOARD LIGHT FAILURE RADIO FAILURE REAR DOOR LOCK FAILURE. *NM

Nov 6, 2005 Electrical System

BACK WIPER FAILURE ODOMETER FAILURE RUNNING BOARD LIGHT FAILURE RADIO FAILURE REAR DOOR LOCK FAILURE. *NM

Oct 20, 2005 Visibility

DT: 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT TURN OFF UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY TURNED OFF. IF THEY WERE TURNED ALL THE WAY ON THE REAR WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK. THE REAR WINDOW BROKEN AT ONE TIME, AND THE DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE SWITCH THAT...

Oct 20, 2005 Visibility

DT: 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT TURN OFF UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY TURNED OFF. IF THEY WERE TURNED ALL THE WAY ON THE REAR WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK. THE REAR WINDOW BROKEN AT ONE TIME, AND THE DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE SWITCH THAT...

Oct 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

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

Oct 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVE WAY 2 HOURS AFTER I PARKED IT. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. I BELIEVE IT WAS DUE TO THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION DEVICE. *NM

Oct 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

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

Oct 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVE WAY 2 HOURS AFTER I PARKED IT. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. I BELIEVE IT WAS DUE TO THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION DEVICE. *NM

Oct 17, 2005 Wheels 120,740 mi

I WORK AT A TIRE STORE AND HAVE SEEN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, LUG STUDS SNAPPING WITH TORQUE WRENCH USE OF 100 PSI. ON FORD AND LINCOLN TRUCKS AND SUV'S. IT IS ONLY HAPPENING TO THE ONES WITH 10 MM LUG STUDS. THE METAL ON THE INSIDE OF THE STUD HAS VARYING SHADES OF GREY IN IT. IT LOOKS LIKE THE M...

Oct 17, 2005 Wheels 120,740 mi

I WORK AT A TIRE STORE AND HAVE SEEN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, LUG STUDS SNAPPING WITH TORQUE WRENCH USE OF 100 PSI. ON FORD AND LINCOLN TRUCKS AND SUV'S. IT IS ONLY HAPPENING TO THE ONES WITH 10 MM LUG STUDS. THE METAL ON THE INSIDE OF THE STUD HAS VARYING SHADES OF GREY IN IT. IT LOOKS LIKE THE M...

Oct 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL O5S28 ON OCTOBER 8, 2005, AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRS DONE WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME WHEN HE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AT FIRST THEY TOLD HIM TO CALL BACK AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. THEN THEY TOLD HIM TO BRING VEHICLE IN ON OCTOBE...

Oct 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL O5S28 ON OCTOBER 8, 2005, AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRS DONE WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME WHEN HE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AT FIRST THEY TOLD HIM TO CALL BACK AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. THEN THEY TOLD HIM TO BRING VEHICLE IN ON OCTOBE...

Sep 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 185,000 mi

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION . VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON AUGUST 16, 2005 AT 1:00 PM. THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE IN PARKING STRUCTURE AT APPROXIMATELY 7:30AM, AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 30-45 MINUTES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD ON DRIVER'S SIDE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED IT ...

Sep 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 185,000 mi

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION . VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON AUGUST 16, 2005 AT 1:00 PM. THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE IN PARKING STRUCTURE AT APPROXIMATELY 7:30AM, AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 30-45 MINUTES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD ON DRIVER'S SIDE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED IT ...

Sep 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 138,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED 1999 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 8-30-05. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE FRONT YARD, CLOSE TO THE PORCH. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH A WATER HOSE. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER, AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE SCDS AT A COST OF $357.27. AND...

Sep 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 138,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED 1999 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 8-30-05. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE FRONT YARD, CLOSE TO THE PORCH. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH A WATER HOSE. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER, AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE SCDS AT A COST OF $357.27. AND...

Sep 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

DT: 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. HE CONTACTED FORD ,AND THEY STATED THIS WAS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. THIS HAPPENED ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2005. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED ABOUT AN HOUR BEFORE HE WAS INFORMED IT WAS ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE V...

Sep 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

DT: 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. HE CONTACTED FORD ,AND THEY STATED THIS WAS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. THIS HAPPENED ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2005. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED ABOUT AN HOUR BEFORE HE WAS INFORMED IT WAS ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE V...

Sep 10, 2005 Suspension 97,100 mi

THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THIS IS THE SECOND 1999 EXPEDITION THAT I HAVE OWNED AND THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED TO BOTH AND I AM UNABLE TO GET ANY HELP FROM ANYBODY AS TO WHY THIS HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. ON BOTH VEHICLES THE AIR SUSPENSION STOPPED WORKING IN THE REAR SECTION CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO...

Sep 10, 2005 Suspension 97,100 mi

THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THIS IS THE SECOND 1999 EXPEDITION THAT I HAVE OWNED AND THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED TO BOTH AND I AM UNABLE TO GET ANY HELP FROM ANYBODY AS TO WHY THIS HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. ON BOTH VEHICLES THE AIR SUSPENSION STOPPED WORKING IN THE REAR SECTION CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO...

Sep 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

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...

Sep 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

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...

Aug 30, 2005 Visibility 83,000 mi

IN JUNE OF 2004, THE SUNROOF OF OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION STOPPED WORKING. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRACK AND MOTOR. NOW, JUST OVER A YEAR LATER, THE SUNROOF HAS STOPPED WORKING. WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRACK AGAIN. OF COURSE, THE WARRANTY IS NO LONGER GOOD. *JB

Aug 30, 2005 Visibility 83,000 mi

IN JUNE OF 2004, THE SUNROOF OF OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION STOPPED WORKING. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRACK AND MOTOR. NOW, JUST OVER A YEAR LATER, THE SUNROOF HAS STOPPED WORKING. WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRACK AGAIN. OF COURSE, THE WARRANTY IS NO LONGER GOOD. *JB

Aug 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 147,006 mi

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...

Aug 26, 2005 Electrical System Fire 85,000 mi

VEHICLE FIRE - POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE WITH EXTENSIVE PROPERTY DAMAGE. *AK

Aug 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 147,006 mi

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...

Aug 26, 2005 Electrical System Fire 85,000 mi

VEHICLE FIRE - POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE WITH EXTENSIVE PROPERTY DAMAGE. *AK

Aug 24, 2005 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS WOULD TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE RADIO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF WITHOUT ANYBODY TOUCHING THE CONTROLS. TRUCK SWITCHES INTO 4X4 MODE WHEN DRIVEN THRU CAR WASH. I COULD HAVE NEGLECTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT, D...

Aug 24, 2005 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS WOULD TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE RADIO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF WITHOUT ANYBODY TOUCHING THE CONTROLS. TRUCK SWITCHES INTO 4X4 MODE WHEN DRIVEN THRU CAR WASH. I COULD HAVE NEGLECTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT, D...

Aug 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,150 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKING POWER AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, AND HE STATED THAT BRAKE LINES CORRODED. THEY CORRODED IN THE BOX FRAME UNDER THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND THE BRAKLINE BROKE ALLOWING ALL OF...

Aug 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,150 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKING POWER AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, AND HE STATED THAT BRAKE LINES CORRODED. THEY CORRODED IN THE BOX FRAME UNDER THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND THE BRAKLINE BROKE ALLOWING ALL OF...

Aug 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,000 mi

DT: VEHICLE WAS PARKED TO THE SIDE OF CONSUMER'S HOUSE AFTER 10 MINUTES CONSUMER'S HUSBAND HEARD THE FAN SHUT OFF, WENT OUTSIDE TO LOOK AND THE CAR WAS IN FLAMES. *AK

Aug 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,000 mi

DT: VEHICLE WAS PARKED TO THE SIDE OF CONSUMER'S HOUSE AFTER 10 MINUTES CONSUMER'S HUSBAND HEARD THE FAN SHUT OFF, WENT OUTSIDE TO LOOK AND THE CAR WAS IN FLAMES. *AK

Aug 15, 2005 Electrical System Fire 119,000 mi

THE 1999 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED THE ENTIRE CAR AND GARAGE IT WAS STORED IN. THE FIRE INVESTIGATION REPORTS THE FIRE STARTED IN THE FUSE PANEL. *JB *SC

Aug 15, 2005 Electrical System Fire 119,000 mi

THE 1999 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED THE ENTIRE CAR AND GARAGE IT WAS STORED IN. THE FIRE INVESTIGATION REPORTS THE FIRE STARTED IN THE FUSE PANEL. *JB *SC

Aug 4, 2005 Electrical System Fire 132,500 mi

1) NOTICED IN MID MAY THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION STOPPED WORKING. NO OTHER PERFORMANCE ISSUES WERE NOTICED AND SINCE IT WAS NOT CRITICAL IT WAS NOT REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. 2) ON JULY 27, 2005 THE 1999 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. THE FIRE CHIEF ON SITE INDIC...

Aug 4, 2005 Electrical System Fire 132,500 mi

1) NOTICED IN MID MAY THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION STOPPED WORKING. NO OTHER PERFORMANCE ISSUES WERE NOTICED AND SINCE IT WAS NOT CRITICAL IT WAS NOT REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. 2) ON JULY 27, 2005 THE 1999 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. THE FIRE CHIEF ON SITE INDIC...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System

DT: 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. CONSUMER HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. THE SPARK PLUG CAME OUT WHEN CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING. THE PLUG WAS STILL ATTACHED, AND THERE WERE SPARKS COMING FROM THIS. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF. CONSUMER HEARD A FUNNY NOISE. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THE...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System

DT: 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. CONSUMER HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. THE SPARK PLUG CAME OUT WHEN CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING. THE PLUG WAS STILL ATTACHED, AND THERE WERE SPARKS COMING FROM THIS. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF. CONSUMER HEARD A FUNNY NOISE. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THE...

Jul 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash Fire

I WAS TRAVELING 46 MPH I FELL ASLEEP HITTING A STEEL TRAFFIC POLE HEAD ON, WHEN MY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT MY DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT. MY CAR BURST INTO FLAMES I WAS PULLED OUT OF MY VEHICLE AT THAT TIME MY VEHICLE WAS 190 DEGREES. NOW I HAVE SEIZURES DAILY,BROKEN RIBS, BROKEN DISC IN MY B...

Jul 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash Fire

I WAS TRAVELING 46 MPH I FELL ASLEEP HITTING A STEEL TRAFFIC POLE HEAD ON, WHEN MY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT MY DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT. MY CAR BURST INTO FLAMES I WAS PULLED OUT OF MY VEHICLE AT THAT TIME MY VEHICLE WAS 190 DEGREES. NOW I HAVE SEIZURES DAILY,BROKEN RIBS, BROKEN DISC IN MY B...

Jul 25, 2005 Electrical System Fire 120,000 mi

I HAVE A '99 FORD EXPEDITION AND I DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WHERE I LOST THE BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS IN MY CAR. I REPLACED THE FUSED AND IT IMMEDIATELY POPPED AGAIN. SO I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC, AND HE LOOKED AT IT. THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID UP IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH, ALL THE WAY UP IN THE CABL...

Jul 25, 2005 Electrical System Fire 120,000 mi

I HAVE A '99 FORD EXPEDITION AND I DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WHERE I LOST THE BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS IN MY CAR. I REPLACED THE FUSED AND IT IMMEDIATELY POPPED AGAIN. SO I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC, AND HE LOOKED AT IT. THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID UP IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH, ALL THE WAY UP IN THE CABL...

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System 89,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS REMOVED BY THE DEALER WHEN THEY SOLD IT TO ME AND NEVER PUT ONE ON IT, ALSO THE /C BLOWS OUT HOT AIR UP FRONT AND COLD IN THE BACK, AND THE ODOMITTER DOES NOT WORK, IT GOES IN AND OUT AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO FIX IT. SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS...

Jul 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS REMOVED BY THE DEALER WHEN THEY SOLD IT TO ME AND NEVER PUT ONE ON IT, ALSO THE /C BLOWS OUT HOT AIR UP FRONT AND COLD IN THE BACK, AND THE ODOMITTER DOES NOT WORK, IT GOES IN AND OUT AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO FIX IT. SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS...

Jul 22, 2005 Visibility 89,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS REMOVED BY THE DEALER WHEN THEY SOLD IT TO ME AND NEVER PUT ONE ON IT, ALSO THE /C BLOWS OUT HOT AIR UP FRONT AND COLD IN THE BACK, AND THE ODOMITTER DOES NOT WORK, IT GOES IN AND OUT AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO FIX IT. SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS...

Jul 22, 2005 Parking Brake 89,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS REMOVED BY THE DEALER WHEN THEY SOLD IT TO ME AND NEVER PUT ONE ON IT, ALSO THE /C BLOWS OUT HOT AIR UP FRONT AND COLD IN THE BACK, AND THE ODOMITTER DOES NOT WORK, IT GOES IN AND OUT AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO FIX IT. SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS...

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System 89,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS REMOVED BY THE DEALER WHEN THEY SOLD IT TO ME AND NEVER PUT ONE ON IT, ALSO THE /C BLOWS OUT HOT AIR UP FRONT AND COLD IN THE BACK, AND THE ODOMITTER DOES NOT WORK, IT GOES IN AND OUT AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO FIX IT. SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS...

Jul 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS REMOVED BY THE DEALER WHEN THEY SOLD IT TO ME AND NEVER PUT ONE ON IT, ALSO THE /C BLOWS OUT HOT AIR UP FRONT AND COLD IN THE BACK, AND THE ODOMITTER DOES NOT WORK, IT GOES IN AND OUT AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO FIX IT. SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS...

Jul 22, 2005 Visibility 89,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS REMOVED BY THE DEALER WHEN THEY SOLD IT TO ME AND NEVER PUT ONE ON IT, ALSO THE /C BLOWS OUT HOT AIR UP FRONT AND COLD IN THE BACK, AND THE ODOMITTER DOES NOT WORK, IT GOES IN AND OUT AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO FIX IT. SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS...

Jul 22, 2005 Parking Brake 89,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS REMOVED BY THE DEALER WHEN THEY SOLD IT TO ME AND NEVER PUT ONE ON IT, ALSO THE /C BLOWS OUT HOT AIR UP FRONT AND COLD IN THE BACK, AND THE ODOMITTER DOES NOT WORK, IT GOES IN AND OUT AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO FIX IT. SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS...

Jul 18, 2005 Electrical System 100,000 mi

HI. I HAVE A 99 FORD EXPEDITION AND READ ON CNN YOU ARE CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION. I HAVE HAD SO MANY ISSUES WITH THE LEAKING WINDSHIELD, AND SPENT OVER 2200 DOLLARS WITH NO RESOLUTION. IN THE END, I FOUND YOU COULD DRILL HOLES IN PARTS OF THE FUSE BOX. THE REALLY FRUSTRATING THING IS I WENT I...

Jul 18, 2005 Electrical System 100,000 mi

HI. I HAVE A 99 FORD EXPEDITION AND READ ON CNN YOU ARE CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION. I HAVE HAD SO MANY ISSUES WITH THE LEAKING WINDSHIELD, AND SPENT OVER 2200 DOLLARS WITH NO RESOLUTION. IN THE END, I FOUND YOU COULD DRILL HOLES IN PARTS OF THE FUSE BOX. THE REALLY FRUSTRATING THING IS I WENT I...

Jul 17, 2005 Electrical System 103,999 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAS HAD TO HAVE THE IGNITION COIL PACKS REPLACED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. THE SYMPTOMS ARE MISFIRE AND A RESULTING SEVERE ENGINE VIBRATION UPON ACCELERATION. ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHES A CRUISING SPEED, THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO GO AWAY, BUT ONLY UNTIL YOU ACCELERATE AGAIN. FORD MOTOR...

Jul 17, 2005 Electrical System 103,999 mi

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAS HAD TO HAVE THE IGNITION COIL PACKS REPLACED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. THE SYMPTOMS ARE MISFIRE AND A RESULTING SEVERE ENGINE VIBRATION UPON ACCELERATION. ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHES A CRUISING SPEED, THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO GO AWAY, BUT ONLY UNTIL YOU ACCELERATE AGAIN. FORD MOTOR...

Jul 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. SHE STATES THAT WHILE THEY WERE IN A PARKING LOT THEY PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE AND IT TOOK OFF ACROSS THE PARKING LOT AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND IT WAS JERKING. THE PERSON THAT THEY HIT HIS WIFE OWNS AN EXPEDITION SAID...

Jul 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. SHE STATES THAT WHILE THEY WERE IN A PARKING LOT THEY PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE AND IT TOOK OFF ACROSS THE PARKING LOT AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND IT WAS JERKING. THE PERSON THAT THEY HIT HIS WIFE OWNS AN EXPEDITION SAID...

Jul 2, 2005 Equipment

I HAVE A 1999 EXPEDITION THAT HAS A PISTON THAT IS SLAPPING. IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 1999 EXPEDITIONS. I WANTED TO ASK IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS ON THE HORIZON FOR THIS CONSISTENT PROBELM.

Jul 2, 2005 Equipment

I HAVE A 1999 EXPEDITION THAT HAS A PISTON THAT IS SLAPPING. IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 1999 EXPEDITIONS. I WANTED TO ASK IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS ON THE HORIZON FOR THIS CONSISTENT PROBELM.

Jun 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

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.

Jun 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

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.

Jun 24, 2005 Electrical System

WATER LEAKING UNDER DASH AROUND WINDSHIELD DEALER TRIED TWICE TO FIX PROBLEM AND TO DATE IT LEAKS WHEN SUBJECTED TO RAIN.

Jun 24, 2005 Electrical System

WATER LEAKING UNDER DASH AROUND WINDSHIELD DEALER TRIED TWICE TO FIX PROBLEM AND TO DATE IT LEAKS WHEN SUBJECTED TO RAIN.

Jun 23, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES WHENEVER IT RAINS OR SNOWS, THE WINDSHIELD LEAKS CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO STOP WORKING, THE LIGHTS FLASHED, THE RADIO DID NOT WORKING, AND THEN AT TIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE,...

Jun 23, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES WHENEVER IT RAINS OR SNOWS, THE WINDSHIELD LEAKS CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO STOP WORKING, THE LIGHTS FLASHED, THE RADIO DID NOT WORKING, AND THEN AT TIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE,...

Jun 21, 2005 Visibility 100 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START WHEN THERE IT RAINS, SNOWS OR ANY WATER RELATING ISSUES. ALSO, CAUSES OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER KEEPS REPLACING THE COMPUTER, WHICH NEVER LAST. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD, AND THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY THE OWNER. FORD ...

Jun 21, 2005 Wheels 100 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START WHEN THERE IT RAINS, SNOWS OR ANY WATER RELATING ISSUES. ALSO, CAUSES OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER KEEPS REPLACING THE COMPUTER, WHICH NEVER LAST. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD, AND THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY THE OWNER. FORD ...

Jun 21, 2005 Wheels 100 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START WHEN THERE IT RAINS, SNOWS OR ANY WATER RELATING ISSUES. ALSO, CAUSES OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER KEEPS REPLACING THE COMPUTER, WHICH NEVER LAST. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD, AND THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY THE OWNER. FORD ...

Jun 21, 2005 Electrical System 108,300 mi

HAD TO HAVE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND FUSE BOX REPLACED DUE TO WINDSHIELD LEAKING WATER INTO 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. ALSO REPLACED WINSHIELD.

Jun 21, 2005 Electrical System

IN RAIN, WIPERS FAIL, DASH LIGHTS FAIL, RADIO FAILS, HVAC FAILS, 4X4 ENGAGES

Jun 21, 2005 Visibility 100 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START WHEN THERE IT RAINS, SNOWS OR ANY WATER RELATING ISSUES. ALSO, CAUSES OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER KEEPS REPLACING THE COMPUTER, WHICH NEVER LAST. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD, AND THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY THE OWNER. FORD ...

Jun 21, 2005 Wheels 100 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START WHEN THERE IT RAINS, SNOWS OR ANY WATER RELATING ISSUES. ALSO, CAUSES OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER KEEPS REPLACING THE COMPUTER, WHICH NEVER LAST. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD, AND THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY THE OWNER. FORD ...

Jun 21, 2005 Wheels 100 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START WHEN THERE IT RAINS, SNOWS OR ANY WATER RELATING ISSUES. ALSO, CAUSES OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER KEEPS REPLACING THE COMPUTER, WHICH NEVER LAST. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD, AND THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY THE OWNER. FORD ...

Jun 21, 2005 Electrical System 108,300 mi

HAD TO HAVE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND FUSE BOX REPLACED DUE TO WINDSHIELD LEAKING WATER INTO 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. ALSO REPLACED WINSHIELD.

Jun 21, 2005 Electrical System

IN RAIN, WIPERS FAIL, DASH LIGHTS FAIL, RADIO FAILS, HVAC FAILS, 4X4 ENGAGES

Jun 20, 2005 Visibility 37,000 mi

THE RIGHT OUTSIDE MIRROR MATERIAL IS FLAKING OFF MAKING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE DOWN THIS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED TO FORD ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE MIRROR AND FORD REFUSES TO FIX THE QUALITY PROBLEM. ADDITIONALLY, THE W...

Jun 20, 2005 Visibility 37,000 mi

THE RIGHT OUTSIDE MIRROR MATERIAL IS FLAKING OFF MAKING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE DOWN THIS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED TO FORD ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE MIRROR AND FORD REFUSES TO FIX THE QUALITY PROBLEM. ADDITIONALLY, THE W...

Jun 20, 2005 Visibility 37,000 mi

THE RIGHT OUTSIDE MIRROR MATERIAL IS FLAKING OFF MAKING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE DOWN THIS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED TO FORD ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE MIRROR AND FORD REFUSES TO FIX THE QUALITY PROBLEM. ADDITIONALLY, THE W...

Jun 20, 2005 Visibility 37,000 mi

THE RIGHT OUTSIDE MIRROR MATERIAL IS FLAKING OFF MAKING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE DOWN THIS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED TO FORD ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE MIRROR AND FORD REFUSES TO FIX THE QUALITY PROBLEM. ADDITIONALLY, THE W...

Jun 16, 2005 Visibility 50,000 mi

THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS LOSE THEIR MIRROR COATING. THE MIRROR IMAGE IS THEREFORE DIM AND A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. A GOOD MIRROR CAN'T BE FOUND IN A SALVAGE YARD BECAUSE "THAT HAPPENS TO ALL FORD EXPEDITIONS".

Jun 16, 2005 Visibility 50,000 mi

THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS LOSE THEIR MIRROR COATING. THE MIRROR IMAGE IS THEREFORE DIM AND A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. A GOOD MIRROR CAN'T BE FOUND IN A SALVAGE YARD BECAUSE "THAT HAPPENS TO ALL FORD EXPEDITIONS".

Jun 14, 2005 Suspension 75,000 mi

FATHER WENT TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS ON FRONT BRAKES. OBSERVED THAT LINKS FROM ANTI-SWAY BAR WERE BROKEN ON ONE SIDE AND MISSING ON OTHER SIDE. CAR HAS LESS THAN 75,000 MILES ON IT. LOSS OF ANTI SWAY CONTROL ALLOWS CAR TO POTENTIALLY ROLL. RECOMEND MANUFACTURE CHECK 1999 EXPEDITIONS.

Jun 14, 2005 Suspension 75,000 mi

FATHER WENT TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS ON FRONT BRAKES. OBSERVED THAT LINKS FROM ANTI-SWAY BAR WERE BROKEN ON ONE SIDE AND MISSING ON OTHER SIDE. CAR HAS LESS THAN 75,000 MILES ON IT. LOSS OF ANTI SWAY CONTROL ALLOWS CAR TO POTENTIALLY ROLL. RECOMEND MANUFACTURE CHECK 1999 EXPEDITIONS.

May 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 REPLAC...

May 26, 2005 Power Train

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 REPLAC...

May 26, 2005 Electrical System

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 REPLAC...

May 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 REPLAC...

May 26, 2005 Power Train

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 REPLAC...

May 26, 2005 Electrical System

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 REPLAC...

May 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

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 REGAR...

May 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

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 REGAR...

May 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

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 REGAR...

May 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

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 REGAR...

May 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE NUMBER THREE PLUG ON THE ENGINE BLEW OUT. THE SPARK PLUG CAME COMPLETELY OUT OF THE HEAD. THE CYLINDER HEAD HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. ALSO, PROVIDE CORRECT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. *JB CONSUMER BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL...

May 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE NUMBER THREE PLUG ON THE ENGINE BLEW OUT. THE SPARK PLUG CAME COMPLETELY OUT OF THE HEAD. THE CYLINDER HEAD HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. ALSO, PROVIDE CORRECT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. *JB CONSUMER BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL...

May 17, 2005 Electrical System Fire 117,000 mi

VEHICLE PARKED 90 MINS, NOTICED SMOKE FROM HOOD, RAISED HOOD FLAMES 12-14 " HIGH, CC DID NOT WORK 6 MOS PRIOR TO VEHICLE FIRE

May 17, 2005 Electrical System Fire 117,000 mi

VEHICLE PARKED 90 MINS, NOTICED SMOKE FROM HOOD, RAISED HOOD FLAMES 12-14 " HIGH, CC DID NOT WORK 6 MOS PRIOR TO VEHICLE FIRE

May 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION AND HAD JUST CROSSED THE STATE LINE FROM CONNECTICUT INTO NEW YORK ON I-84. THERE WAS A LOUD BANG IN THE ENGINE AND A CONSISTENT BANGING THEREAFTER. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND MY HUSBAND PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CALLED AAA FOR A TOW. WE HAD THE C...

May 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION AND HAD JUST CROSSED THE STATE LINE FROM CONNECTICUT INTO NEW YORK ON I-84. THERE WAS A LOUD BANG IN THE ENGINE AND A CONSISTENT BANGING THEREAFTER. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND MY HUSBAND PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CALLED AAA FOR A TOW. WE HAD THE C...

May 12, 2005 Structure Crash Fire

1999 FORD EXPEDITION COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH WERE TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE EXPEDITION IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE, INCLUDING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.THE FIRE WALL FAILED AND FUEL APPARENTLY FED THE FIRE.

May 12, 2005 Electrical System Crash Fire

1999 FORD EXPEDITION COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH WERE TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE EXPEDITION IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE, INCLUDING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.THE FIRE WALL FAILED AND FUEL APPARENTLY FED THE FIRE.

May 12, 2005 Fuel System, Other Crash Fire

1999 FORD EXPEDITION COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH WERE TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE EXPEDITION IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE, INCLUDING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.THE FIRE WALL FAILED AND FUEL APPARENTLY FED THE FIRE.

May 12, 2005 Unknown Or Other Crash Fire

1999 FORD EXPEDITION COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH WERE TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE EXPEDITION IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE, INCLUDING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.THE FIRE WALL FAILED AND FUEL APPARENTLY FED THE FIRE.

May 12, 2005 Structure Crash Fire

1999 FORD EXPEDITION COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH WERE TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE EXPEDITION IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE, INCLUDING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.THE FIRE WALL FAILED AND FUEL APPARENTLY FED THE FIRE.

May 12, 2005 Electrical System Crash Fire

1999 FORD EXPEDITION COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH WERE TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE EXPEDITION IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE, INCLUDING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.THE FIRE WALL FAILED AND FUEL APPARENTLY FED THE FIRE.

May 12, 2005 Fuel System, Other Crash Fire

1999 FORD EXPEDITION COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH WERE TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE EXPEDITION IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE, INCLUDING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.THE FIRE WALL FAILED AND FUEL APPARENTLY FED THE FIRE.

May 12, 2005 Unknown Or Other Crash Fire

1999 FORD EXPEDITION COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH WERE TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE EXPEDITION IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE, INCLUDING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.THE FIRE WALL FAILED AND FUEL APPARENTLY FED THE FIRE.

Apr 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 120,000 mi

TWO YEARS AGO WE PURCHASED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. VEHICLE HAS RUN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL WITH NO PROBLEMS UNTIL ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO WHEN CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. I HAD MY HUSBAND CHECK THE FUSES, BUT THEY WERE ALRIGHT. WE DON'T USE THE CRUISE CONTROL VERY OFTEN SO WE DID NOT HAVE IT ...

Apr 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 120,000 mi

TWO YEARS AGO WE PURCHASED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. VEHICLE HAS RUN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL WITH NO PROBLEMS UNTIL ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO WHEN CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. I HAD MY HUSBAND CHECK THE FUSES, BUT THEY WERE ALRIGHT. WE DON'T USE THE CRUISE CONTROL VERY OFTEN SO WE DID NOT HAVE IT ...

Apr 27, 2005 Air Bags 120,000 mi

THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROLS THE HEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING AND THE VEHICLE'S REAR IS DROPPING, AND WILL NOT LIFT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES, AND THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *BF *NM

Apr 27, 2005 Power Train 120,000 mi

THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROLS THE HEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING AND THE VEHICLE'S REAR IS DROPPING, AND WILL NOT LIFT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES, AND THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *BF *NM

Apr 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROLS THE HEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING AND THE VEHICLE'S REAR IS DROPPING, AND WILL NOT LIFT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES, AND THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *BF *NM

Apr 27, 2005 Air Bags 120,000 mi

THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROLS THE HEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING AND THE VEHICLE'S REAR IS DROPPING, AND WILL NOT LIFT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES, AND THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *BF *NM

Apr 27, 2005 Power Train 120,000 mi

THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROLS THE HEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING AND THE VEHICLE'S REAR IS DROPPING, AND WILL NOT LIFT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES, AND THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *BF *NM

Apr 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROLS THE HEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING AND THE VEHICLE'S REAR IS DROPPING, AND WILL NOT LIFT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES, AND THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *BF *NM

Apr 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 79,100 mi

NHTSA RECALL# 05 V 017: VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE PARKED ON THE STREET FOR AN UNDETERMINED TIME. CONSUMER WAS OUT OF TOWN WHEN THIS FIRE OCCURRED. THE LOCAL POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE POLICE MADE A REPORT. THE MANUFACTURER...

Apr 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 79,100 mi

NHTSA RECALL# 05 V 017: VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE PARKED ON THE STREET FOR AN UNDETERMINED TIME. CONSUMER WAS OUT OF TOWN WHEN THIS FIRE OCCURRED. THE LOCAL POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE POLICE MADE A REPORT. THE MANUFACTURER...

Apr 13, 2005 Electrical System Fire 107,800 mi

SPOUSE WOKE UP TO GLASS POPPING, RAN OUT OF HOUSE, AND SAW GARAGE COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES - ONE WEEK PRIOR TO VEHICLE FIRE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK - BLOWN FUSE AND REPLACED IT. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD JERK WHILE ACTIVATED. *AK

Apr 13, 2005 Electrical System Fire 107,800 mi

SPOUSE WOKE UP TO GLASS POPPING, RAN OUT OF HOUSE, AND SAW GARAGE COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES - ONE WEEK PRIOR TO VEHICLE FIRE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK - BLOWN FUSE AND REPLACED IT. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD JERK WHILE ACTIVATED. *AK

Apr 5, 2005 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

AN IGLOO COOLER WAS PLUGGED INTO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. THE FUSE TO THE IGLOO COOLER BLEW AND MELTED THROUGH, BLOWING OUT ALL OF THE RELATED FUSES. (THIS WAS NOT THE FAULT OF THE VEHICLE) *AK UNABLE TO SEE THE YEAR OF THIS VEHICLE. *SC

Apr 5, 2005 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 120,000 mi

AN IGLOO COOLER WAS PLUGGED INTO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. THE FUSE TO THE IGLOO COOLER BLEW AND MELTED THROUGH, BLOWING OUT ALL OF THE RELATED FUSES. (THIS WAS NOT THE FAULT OF THE VEHICLE) *AK UNABLE TO SEE THE YEAR OF THIS VEHICLE. *SC

Apr 5, 2005 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

AN IGLOO COOLER WAS PLUGGED INTO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. THE FUSE TO THE IGLOO COOLER BLEW AND MELTED THROUGH, BLOWING OUT ALL OF THE RELATED FUSES. (THIS WAS NOT THE FAULT OF THE VEHICLE) *AK UNABLE TO SEE THE YEAR OF THIS VEHICLE. *SC

Apr 5, 2005 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 120,000 mi

AN IGLOO COOLER WAS PLUGGED INTO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. THE FUSE TO THE IGLOO COOLER BLEW AND MELTED THROUGH, BLOWING OUT ALL OF THE RELATED FUSES. (THIS WAS NOT THE FAULT OF THE VEHICLE) *AK UNABLE TO SEE THE YEAR OF THIS VEHICLE. *SC

Apr 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD WAS LEAKING IN 1999 EXPEDITION WITH 56000 MILES. DEALER OR FORD WOULD NOT CORRECT PROBLEM AND COST $2750 FROM FORD DEALER TO FIX. LEARNED LATER THAT IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM BUT WIDE SPREAD. WHY ISN'T FORD HELD RESPONSIBLE??? *AK

Apr 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD WAS LEAKING IN 1999 EXPEDITION WITH 56000 MILES. DEALER OR FORD WOULD NOT CORRECT PROBLEM AND COST $2750 FROM FORD DEALER TO FIX. LEARNED LATER THAT IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM BUT WIDE SPREAD. WHY ISN'T FORD HELD RESPONSIBLE??? *AK

Mar 31, 2005 Electrical System Fire 40,000 mi

UPON STARTING VEHICLE CONSUMER SMELT SMOKE FROM WITHIN THE CABIN. CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, AND LIFTED THE HOOD. ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSED THE FIRE. COMPONENT THAT FA...

Mar 31, 2005 Electrical System Fire 40,000 mi

UPON STARTING VEHICLE CONSUMER SMELT SMOKE FROM WITHIN THE CABIN. CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, AND LIFTED THE HOOD. ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSED THE FIRE. COMPONENT THAT FA...

Mar 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,590 mi

MY FORD EXPEDITION BLOW A SPARK PLUG AND KNOW REQUIRES A HEAD REPLACEMENT (OVER $2500) TALKED WITH FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY INDICATED THAT THEY SEE AT LEAST ONE FORD A MONTH WITH THIS PROBLEM.

Mar 24, 2005 Electrical System 130,000 mi

EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS, SEVERAL FUNCTIONS CONTROLLED BY MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEGIN TO FUNCTION IRRATICALLY. AS AN EXAMPLE, WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT FUNCTION CONTINUOUSLY. IN ADDITION, IF THE VEHICLE IS SITTING IN THE RAIN, SEVERAL FUNCTIO...

Mar 24, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEEPING NOISE LIKE AN ALARM STARTED TO SOUND. THEN THE RADIO, THE LIGHT SAYING THE WASHER FLUID AND THE 4X4 START FLASHING ON AND OFF WHEN CAR IS SHIFTED INTO PARK IT STOPS. ALSO ON AN OCCASION THE HEATER WAS RUNNING THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. HAD TO RESTAR...

Mar 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 1 HOUR A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 24, 2005 Electrical System 65,500 mi

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.

Mar 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,500 mi

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.

Mar 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,590 mi

MY FORD EXPEDITION BLOW A SPARK PLUG AND KNOW REQUIRES A HEAD REPLACEMENT (OVER $2500) TALKED WITH FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY INDICATED THAT THEY SEE AT LEAST ONE FORD A MONTH WITH THIS PROBLEM.

Mar 24, 2005 Electrical System 130,000 mi

EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS, SEVERAL FUNCTIONS CONTROLLED BY MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEGIN TO FUNCTION IRRATICALLY. AS AN EXAMPLE, WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT FUNCTION CONTINUOUSLY. IN ADDITION, IF THE VEHICLE IS SITTING IN THE RAIN, SEVERAL FUNCTIO...

Mar 24, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEEPING NOISE LIKE AN ALARM STARTED TO SOUND. THEN THE RADIO, THE LIGHT SAYING THE WASHER FLUID AND THE 4X4 START FLASHING ON AND OFF WHEN CAR IS SHIFTED INTO PARK IT STOPS. ALSO ON AN OCCASION THE HEATER WAS RUNNING THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. HAD TO RESTAR...

Mar 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 1 HOUR A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 24, 2005 Electrical System 65,500 mi

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.

Mar 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,500 mi

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.

Mar 23, 2005 Electrical System 70,900 mi

(1) 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WOULD NOT START, DEAD BATTERY. REPLACED BATTERY, DETERMINED ALL ELECTONIC COMPONENTS SHORTING OUT AND INOPERABLE: HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS GOES ON AND OFF, WIPERS WORK ONLY INTERMITTENTLY.*AK (2) VEHICLE TAKEN TO LOCAL FORD REPAIR FACILITY. DEALERS...

Mar 23, 2005 Electrical System 70,900 mi

(1) 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WOULD NOT START, DEAD BATTERY. REPLACED BATTERY, DETERMINED ALL ELECTONIC COMPONENTS SHORTING OUT AND INOPERABLE: HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS GOES ON AND OFF, WIPERS WORK ONLY INTERMITTENTLY.*AK (2) VEHICLE TAKEN TO LOCAL FORD REPAIR FACILITY. DEALERS...

Mar 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

CONSUMER'S 1999 FORD EXPEDITION (VIN 1FMRU176XLA50584) CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A VEHICLE DEFECT. REQUEST THAT THE SCOPE OF THE FORD RECALL FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH BE EXPANDED. *NM LAWYER ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER, ALSO SEE ODI#10115516. *JB

Mar 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

CONSUMER'S 1999 FORD EXPEDITION (VIN 1FMRU176XLA50584) CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A VEHICLE DEFECT. REQUEST THAT THE SCOPE OF THE FORD RECALL FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH BE EXPANDED. *NM LAWYER ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER, ALSO SEE ODI#10115516. *JB

Mar 18, 2005 Electrical System Fire 94,000 mi

AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 3 HOURS A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 18, 2005 Electrical System Fire 94,000 mi

AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 3 HOURS A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 11, 2005 Wheels 66,547 mi

NORMAL DRIVING, SHAKING STEERING WHEEL, WHICH LEAD TO A BROKEN WHEEL STUD AFTER IT WAS ALREADY FIXED IN ANOTHER RECALL. NO INJURIES, WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY DAMAGE WAS DONE. *AK

Mar 11, 2005 Wheels 66,547 mi

NORMAL DRIVING, SHAKING STEERING WHEEL, WHICH LEAD TO A BROKEN WHEEL STUD AFTER IT WAS ALREADY FIXED IN ANOTHER RECALL. NO INJURIES, WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY DAMAGE WAS DONE. *AK

Mar 9, 2005 Steering 47,271 mi

I RECEIVED AN UNUSUAL SAFETY BULLETIN FROM FORD WITH A DISCRIPTION OF HOW MECHANICS SHOULD INSPECT BALL JOINTS (STEERING LINKAGE). I SAID TO MYSELF THEN, WHEN I HAVE THIS INSPECTION PERFORMED, THE CAR WILL HAVE DEFECTIVE PARTS THAT WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I WAS RIGHT. $594.45 FOR BALL JOINT REP...

Mar 9, 2005 Steering 47,271 mi

I RECEIVED AN UNUSUAL SAFETY BULLETIN FROM FORD WITH A DISCRIPTION OF HOW MECHANICS SHOULD INSPECT BALL JOINTS (STEERING LINKAGE). I SAID TO MYSELF THEN, WHEN I HAVE THIS INSPECTION PERFORMED, THE CAR WILL HAVE DEFECTIVE PARTS THAT WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I WAS RIGHT. $594.45 FOR BALL JOINT REP...

Mar 5, 2005 Steering

WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT IN SHOPPING CENTER WHEN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. BEFORE PULLING INTO THE SHOPPING CENTER HAD BEEN ON THE MAJOR HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THE CAR WAS STUCK IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AT SHOPPING CENTER UNTIL A TOW TRUCK...

Mar 5, 2005 Steering

WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT IN SHOPPING CENTER WHEN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. BEFORE PULLING INTO THE SHOPPING CENTER HAD BEEN ON THE MAJOR HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THE CAR WAS STUCK IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AT SHOPPING CENTER UNTIL A TOW TRUCK...

Feb 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE THE GARAGE OF THE OWNER'S HOME. AT 9:30 PM FIRE WAS COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED. THE OWNER WAS ABLE TO PUSH THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE AND THE VEHICLE EXPLODED OUTSIDE THE HOME. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT AND THE V...

Feb 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE THE GARAGE OF THE OWNER'S HOME. AT 9:30 PM FIRE WAS COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED. THE OWNER WAS ABLE TO PUSH THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE AND THE VEHICLE EXPLODED OUTSIDE THE HOME. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT AND THE V...

Feb 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 65,000 mi

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO A REPAIR SHOP SINCE IT WAS STUCK IN GEAR. MECHANIC COULD NOT SERVICE THE VEHICLE THAT DAY, SO THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT IN THE SHOP OVERNIGHT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE IT BURNED AS WELL AS THE SHOP.*AK

Feb 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 65,000 mi

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO A REPAIR SHOP SINCE IT WAS STUCK IN GEAR. MECHANIC COULD NOT SERVICE THE VEHICLE THAT DAY, SO THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT IN THE SHOP OVERNIGHT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE IT BURNED AS WELL AS THE SHOP.*AK

Feb 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,261 mi

UPON DRIVING OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WE WERE NOTICING A BURNING SMELL ORIGINATING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IN PREPARATION OF A ROAD TRIP WE DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND ASKED TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING OIL ON THE ENGINE BLO...

Feb 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,261 mi

UPON DRIVING OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WE WERE NOTICING A BURNING SMELL ORIGINATING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IN PREPARATION OF A ROAD TRIP WE DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND ASKED TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING OIL ON THE ENGINE BLO...

Jan 31, 2005 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE NIGHT BEFORE IT CAUGHT FIRE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE DASH BOARD. *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE NIGHT BEFORE IT CAUGHT FIRE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE DASH BOARD. *AK

Jan 29, 2005 Electrical System Fire 115,000 mi

ON JANUARY 15TH, 2005 MY WIFE HAD RETURNED FROM A SHORT TRIP FROM THE GROCERY STORE IN OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION AROUND 9:30PM. SHE HAD BEEN HOME ABOUT 45 MINUTES WHEN I NOTICED THE SMELL OF SMOKE. I LOOKED OUT THE DOOR TO THE GARAGE AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD....

Jan 29, 2005 Electrical System Fire 115,000 mi

ON JANUARY 15TH, 2005 MY WIFE HAD RETURNED FROM A SHORT TRIP FROM THE GROCERY STORE IN OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION AROUND 9:30PM. SHE HAD BEEN HOME ABOUT 45 MINUTES WHEN I NOTICED THE SMELL OF SMOKE. I LOOKED OUT THE DOOR TO THE GARAGE AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD....

Jan 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 50,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE THE HOME OF THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS. CONSUMER CAME HOME, AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. SHORTLY THERE AFTER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND T...

Jan 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 90,000 mi

WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Jan 28, 2005 Suspension

1999 FORD EXPEDITION STABILIZER BAR WAS SHEERED OFF AT THE TOP.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF RUBBING AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. *TT *NM

Jan 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 50,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE THE HOME OF THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS. CONSUMER CAME HOME, AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. SHORTLY THERE AFTER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND T...

Jan 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 90,000 mi

WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Jan 28, 2005 Suspension

1999 FORD EXPEDITION STABILIZER BAR WAS SHEERED OFF AT THE TOP.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF RUBBING AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. *TT *NM

Jan 25, 2005 Electrical System

1999 FORD EXPEDITION GEM MODULE PROBLEM. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE GEM MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED. *NM

Jan 25, 2005 Electrical System

1999 FORD EXPEDITION GEM MODULE PROBLEM. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE GEM MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED. *NM

Jan 19, 2005 Steering 67,000 mi

IN JUNE I PURCHASED MY EXPEDITION AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RUMBLING NOISE AND PULLING TO ONE SIDE AT A SPEED OF 55 ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER. I HAD TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER HE SAID THEY CHECKED IT OUT CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. WHILE TURNING IN TO A PARKING LOT IN SEPT. I HEARD A CRACK AND MY...

Jan 19, 2005 Equipment 67,000 mi

IN JUNE I PURCHASED MY EXPEDITION AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RUMBLING NOISE AND PULLING TO ONE SIDE AT A SPEED OF 55 ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER. I HAD TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER HE SAID THEY CHECKED IT OUT CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. WHILE TURNING IN TO A PARKING LOT IN SEPT. I HEARD A CRACK AND MY...

Jan 19, 2005 Steering 67,000 mi

IN JUNE I PURCHASED MY EXPEDITION AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RUMBLING NOISE AND PULLING TO ONE SIDE AT A SPEED OF 55 ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER. I HAD TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER HE SAID THEY CHECKED IT OUT CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. WHILE TURNING IN TO A PARKING LOT IN SEPT. I HEARD A CRACK AND MY...

Jan 19, 2005 Equipment 67,000 mi

IN JUNE I PURCHASED MY EXPEDITION AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RUMBLING NOISE AND PULLING TO ONE SIDE AT A SPEED OF 55 ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER. I HAD TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER HE SAID THEY CHECKED IT OUT CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. WHILE TURNING IN TO A PARKING LOT IN SEPT. I HEARD A CRACK AND MY...

Jan 18, 2005 Electrical System Fire

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS ON 1/21/04 WHILE WE SLEPT. THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR MANY HOURS - WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. A LOUD NOISE WOKE US UP AND THE FORD EXPEDITION WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE FORD EXPEDITION, THE CADILLAC...

Jan 18, 2005 Electrical System Fire

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS ON 1/21/04 WHILE WE SLEPT. THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR MANY HOURS - WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. A LOUD NOISE WOKE US UP AND THE FORD EXPEDITION WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE FORD EXPEDITION, THE CADILLAC...

Jan 13, 2005 Electrical System 117,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 99 EXPEDITION USED IN MARCH 2004, FROM THE LOCAL FORD DEALER IN CLARKSBURG, WV. FROM THE 2ND DAY I HAD IT HOME IT HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN THE RAIN. THE REAR WIPER WOULD STOP IMMEDIATELY AND THE FRONT WIPERS WOULD NOT COME BACK ON IF THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE AFTER YOU HAD TURNED THE...

Jan 13, 2005 Electrical System 117,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 99 EXPEDITION USED IN MARCH 2004, FROM THE LOCAL FORD DEALER IN CLARKSBURG, WV. FROM THE 2ND DAY I HAD IT HOME IT HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN THE RAIN. THE REAR WIPER WOULD STOP IMMEDIATELY AND THE FRONT WIPERS WOULD NOT COME BACK ON IF THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE AFTER YOU HAD TURNED THE...

Jan 6, 2005 Electrical System 72,000 mi

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP SIGN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT.*AK

Jan 6, 2005 Electrical System 72,000 mi

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP SIGN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT.*AK

Jan 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE TENDS TO STALL, AND UNABLE TO START WHEN IT RAINS. OCCASIONALLY, ENGINE TURNS ON AND OFF ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.*AK

Jan 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE TENDS TO STALL, AND UNABLE TO START WHEN IT RAINS. OCCASIONALLY, ENGINE TURNS ON AND OFF ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.*AK

Dec 30, 2004 Electrical System 104,643 mi

SPARK PLUG HAS BLOWN OUT OF THE HEAD.*AK

Dec 30, 2004 Electrical System 104,643 mi

SPARK PLUG HAS BLOWN OUT OF THE HEAD.*AK

Dec 15, 2004 Steering 78,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 13,2004 I WAS HAVING BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED ON MY TRUCK. THE MECHANIC NOTIFIED ME THAT THERE WAS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE TIE ROD END. HE SAID THAT THE BOLTS WERE BROKEN ON ONE SIDE AND MISSING ON THE OTHER. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE...

Dec 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 13,2004 I WAS HAVING BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED ON MY TRUCK. THE MECHANIC NOTIFIED ME THAT THERE WAS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE TIE ROD END. HE SAID THAT THE BOLTS WERE BROKEN ON ONE SIDE AND MISSING ON THE OTHER. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE...

Dec 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 13,2004 I WAS HAVING BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED ON MY TRUCK. THE MECHANIC NOTIFIED ME THAT THERE WAS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE TIE ROD END. HE SAID THAT THE BOLTS WERE BROKEN ON ONE SIDE AND MISSING ON THE OTHER. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE...

Dec 15, 2004 Steering 78,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 13,2004 I WAS HAVING BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED ON MY TRUCK. THE MECHANIC NOTIFIED ME THAT THERE WAS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE TIE ROD END. HE SAID THAT THE BOLTS WERE BROKEN ON ONE SIDE AND MISSING ON THE OTHER. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE...

Dec 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 13,2004 I WAS HAVING BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED ON MY TRUCK. THE MECHANIC NOTIFIED ME THAT THERE WAS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE TIE ROD END. HE SAID THAT THE BOLTS WERE BROKEN ON ONE SIDE AND MISSING ON THE OTHER. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE...

Dec 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 13,2004 I WAS HAVING BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED ON MY TRUCK. THE MECHANIC NOTIFIED ME THAT THERE WAS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE TIE ROD END. HE SAID THAT THE BOLTS WERE BROKEN ON ONE SIDE AND MISSING ON THE OTHER. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE...

Dec 14, 2004 Suspension Fire 96,000 mi

MY WIFE HAD PARKED OUR 1999 EXPIDITION FOR ABOUT AN HOUR BEFORE NOTICING SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CAR WAS SOON COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND DESTROYED. SINCE THE ENGINE HAD BEEN OFF FOR A WHILE, I SUSPECT AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THIS VEHICLE HAD ALMOS...

Dec 14, 2004 Suspension Fire 96,000 mi

MY WIFE HAD PARKED OUR 1999 EXPIDITION FOR ABOUT AN HOUR BEFORE NOTICING SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CAR WAS SOON COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND DESTROYED. SINCE THE ENGINE HAD BEEN OFF FOR A WHILE, I SUSPECT AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THIS VEHICLE HAD ALMOS...

Dec 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF A FORD TSB CONCERNING OIL LEAKAGE. HE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LEAKAGE FROM THE HEAD GASKET INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *JB

Dec 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF A FORD TSB CONCERNING OIL LEAKAGE. HE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LEAKAGE FROM THE HEAD GASKET INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *JB

Dec 6, 2004 Tires

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 75 MPH SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE, AND THE TIRE FLEW OFF. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

Dec 6, 2004 Tires

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 75 MPH SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE, AND THE TIRE FLEW OFF. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

Dec 3, 2004 Electrical System Fire 96,000 mi

AT THE END OF OCTOBER FUSE TO THE BRAKE LIGHTS BLEW OUT. REPLACED FUSE, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. REMOVED FUSE, AND OPENED HOOD TO FIND SOURCE OF SMOKE, IT WAS THE BRAKE SWITCH ON TOP OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP, WHO REPORTED THAT THEY REPLACED THE SWITCH. 3 WEEKS...

Dec 3, 2004 Electrical System Fire 96,000 mi

AT THE END OF OCTOBER FUSE TO THE BRAKE LIGHTS BLEW OUT. REPLACED FUSE, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. REMOVED FUSE, AND OPENED HOOD TO FIND SOURCE OF SMOKE, IT WAS THE BRAKE SWITCH ON TOP OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP, WHO REPORTED THAT THEY REPLACED THE SWITCH. 3 WEEKS...

Dec 2, 2004 Visibility 48,000 mi

VEHICLE: 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. ROBLEM NEARLY CAUSED SERIOUS ACCIDENT: LOSS OF REFLECTIVE SURFACE (SILVER) ON BOTH EXTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRRORS.*AK THIS VEHICLE PURCHASED IN AUG 1999 HAS DEFECTIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE LOSING THE REFLECTIVE SURFACES, DEVELOPING CRACJS IN THE ...

Dec 2, 2004 Visibility 48,000 mi

VEHICLE: 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. ROBLEM NEARLY CAUSED SERIOUS ACCIDENT: LOSS OF REFLECTIVE SURFACE (SILVER) ON BOTH EXTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRRORS.*AK THIS VEHICLE PURCHASED IN AUG 1999 HAS DEFECTIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE LOSING THE REFLECTIVE SURFACES, DEVELOPING CRACJS IN THE ...

Nov 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

OIL LEAK FROM RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. OIL LEAKS ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS IT COULD START A FIRE.*AK

Nov 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

OIL LEAK FROM RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. OIL LEAKS ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS IT COULD START A FIRE.*AK

Nov 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

I HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF MY CYLINDER HEAD WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE READ REPORTS HAPPENING ALL OF THE TIME AND IT IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE. NO WARNINGS, JUST A $4000 BILL TO HAVE THE HEAD REPLACED. *JB

Nov 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

I HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF MY CYLINDER HEAD WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE READ REPORTS HAPPENING ALL OF THE TIME AND IT IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE. NO WARNINGS, JUST A $4000 BILL TO HAVE THE HEAD REPLACED. *JB

Nov 21, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION,AND WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, ONE OF MY SPARK PLUGS POPPED OUT OF CYLINDER. *AK

Nov 21, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION,AND WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, ONE OF MY SPARK PLUGS POPPED OUT OF CYLINDER. *AK

Nov 19, 2004 Electrical System 61,000 mi

I HAVE RECENTLY DISCOVERED (LOCAL NEWS CAST) THAT A PROBLEM I ENCOUNTERED WITH MY 1999 FORD EXPEDTION HAS BEEN REPORTED TO YOU DEPT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I WOULD LIKE TO ADD THAT I WAS TOLD BY A LOCAL MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A COMMON POROBLEM WITH THE FORD EXPEDITION AND F-150'S. THE DAMAGE TO MY V...

Nov 19, 2004 Electrical System 61,000 mi

I HAVE RECENTLY DISCOVERED (LOCAL NEWS CAST) THAT A PROBLEM I ENCOUNTERED WITH MY 1999 FORD EXPEDTION HAS BEEN REPORTED TO YOU DEPT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I WOULD LIKE TO ADD THAT I WAS TOLD BY A LOCAL MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A COMMON POROBLEM WITH THE FORD EXPEDITION AND F-150'S. THE DAMAGE TO MY V...

Nov 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH 95,000 MILES. AT 31,000 IT HAD WARRANTY WORK PERFORMED TO REPAIR AN OIL LEAK BETWEEN THE CYLINDER HEAD AND THE BLOCK. THE WARRANTY WORK WAS PERFORMED PRIOR TO THE FIRST TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (011202) DATED 6/12/01. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS THE LEAK AGAIN IN ...

Nov 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH 95,000 MILES. AT 31,000 IT HAD WARRANTY WORK PERFORMED TO REPAIR AN OIL LEAK BETWEEN THE CYLINDER HEAD AND THE BLOCK. THE WARRANTY WORK WAS PERFORMED PRIOR TO THE FIRST TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (011202) DATED 6/12/01. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS THE LEAK AGAIN IN ...

Nov 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,500 mi

RIGHT HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL. *JB

Nov 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,500 mi

RIGHT HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL. *JB

Nov 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

FRANKLY, I NEED YOUR ADVICE ON A MATTER OF GREAT CONCERN I BOUGHT A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION FROM WALDORF FORD IN OCT 2002. RECENTLY I HAD A BREAK DOWN; I HAD THREE SPARK PLUGS BLOW-OUT, YESTERDAY I WAS TOLD THAT THREE CYLINDERS ARE GONE DUE FROM THE DAMAGE OF THE SPARK PLUGS. THE ASSISTANT TEAM MG...

Nov 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,000 mi

FRANKLY, I NEED YOUR ADVICE ON A MATTER OF GREAT CONCERN I BOUGHT A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION FROM WALDORF FORD IN OCT 2002. RECENTLY I HAD A BREAK DOWN; I HAD THREE SPARK PLUGS BLOW-OUT, YESTERDAY I WAS TOLD THAT THREE CYLINDERS ARE GONE DUE FROM THE DAMAGE OF THE SPARK PLUGS. THE ASSISTANT TEAM MG...

Nov 8, 2004 Parking Brake 92,000 mi

FRANKLY, I NEED YOUR ADVICE ON A MATTER OF GREAT CONCERN I BOUGHT A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION FROM WALDORF FORD IN OCT 2002. RECENTLY I HAD A BREAK DOWN; I HAD THREE SPARK PLUGS BLOW-OUT, YESTERDAY I WAS TOLD THAT THREE CYLINDERS ARE GONE DUE FROM THE DAMAGE OF THE SPARK PLUGS. THE ASSISTANT TEAM MG...

Nov 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

FRANKLY, I NEED YOUR ADVICE ON A MATTER OF GREAT CONCERN I BOUGHT A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION FROM WALDORF FORD IN OCT 2002. RECENTLY I HAD A BREAK DOWN; I HAD THREE SPARK PLUGS BLOW-OUT, YESTERDAY I WAS TOLD THAT THREE CYLINDERS ARE GONE DUE FROM THE DAMAGE OF THE SPARK PLUGS. THE ASSISTANT TEAM MG...

Nov 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,000 mi

FRANKLY, I NEED YOUR ADVICE ON A MATTER OF GREAT CONCERN I BOUGHT A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION FROM WALDORF FORD IN OCT 2002. RECENTLY I HAD A BREAK DOWN; I HAD THREE SPARK PLUGS BLOW-OUT, YESTERDAY I WAS TOLD THAT THREE CYLINDERS ARE GONE DUE FROM THE DAMAGE OF THE SPARK PLUGS. THE ASSISTANT TEAM MG...

Nov 8, 2004 Parking Brake 92,000 mi

FRANKLY, I NEED YOUR ADVICE ON A MATTER OF GREAT CONCERN I BOUGHT A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION FROM WALDORF FORD IN OCT 2002. RECENTLY I HAD A BREAK DOWN; I HAD THREE SPARK PLUGS BLOW-OUT, YESTERDAY I WAS TOLD THAT THREE CYLINDERS ARE GONE DUE FROM THE DAMAGE OF THE SPARK PLUGS. THE ASSISTANT TEAM MG...

Nov 5, 2004 Exterior Lighting Fire 108,000 mi

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED 5 MINUTES. FIRE CENTERED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER'S SIDE TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. BRAKE SWITCH AT PEDAL HAD BEEN REPLACED 4 MONTHS BEFORE FIRE.*AK

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 108,000 mi

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED 5 MINUTES. FIRE CENTERED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER'S SIDE TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. BRAKE SWITCH AT PEDAL HAD BEEN REPLACED 4 MONTHS BEFORE FIRE.*AK

Nov 5, 2004 Exterior Lighting Fire 108,000 mi

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED 5 MINUTES. FIRE CENTERED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER'S SIDE TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. BRAKE SWITCH AT PEDAL HAD BEEN REPLACED 4 MONTHS BEFORE FIRE.*AK

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 108,000 mi

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED 5 MINUTES. FIRE CENTERED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER'S SIDE TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. BRAKE SWITCH AT PEDAL HAD BEEN REPLACED 4 MONTHS BEFORE FIRE.*AK

Nov 4, 2004 Steering Crash 81,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING FRONT TIE ROD SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED A MINOR VEHICLE COLLISON, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 4, 2004 Steering Crash 81,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING FRONT TIE ROD SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED A MINOR VEHICLE COLLISON, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 2, 2004 Electrical System 112,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION.I HAVE HAD 3 SPARK PLUGS BLOW OUT OF THE HEADS. 2 DIDNT TAKE THE THREADS OUT BUT 1 COMPLETELY RIPPED THE THREADS OUT WITH IT. I HAD IT RETAPPED AND A HELOCOIL PUT IN BUT THAT ONLY LASTED ABOUT A MONTH. NOW BEST FORD IS TELLING ME I NEED TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER HEAD AT ...

Nov 2, 2004 Electrical System 112,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION.I HAVE HAD 3 SPARK PLUGS BLOW OUT OF THE HEADS. 2 DIDNT TAKE THE THREADS OUT BUT 1 COMPLETELY RIPPED THE THREADS OUT WITH IT. I HAD IT RETAPPED AND A HELOCOIL PUT IN BUT THAT ONLY LASTED ABOUT A MONTH. NOW BEST FORD IS TELLING ME I NEED TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER HEAD AT ...

Oct 26, 2004 Steering 36,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND LOST STEERING CONTROL. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED IN. TOW TRUCK DRIVER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE TIE ROD BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 26, 2004 Electrical System 76,000 mi

SPARK PLUGS BLOW OUT OF CYLINDER HEADS ON THE 5.4 V-8 AND ON THE V-10 MOTORS AS WELL. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME THREE TIMES AND FORD RECOGNIZES THE PROBLEM. IT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS THIS IS A POTENTIAL FIRE ISSUE, AND MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.*AK

Oct 26, 2004 Steering 36,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND LOST STEERING CONTROL. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED IN. TOW TRUCK DRIVER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE TIE ROD BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 26, 2004 Electrical System 76,000 mi

SPARK PLUGS BLOW OUT OF CYLINDER HEADS ON THE 5.4 V-8 AND ON THE V-10 MOTORS AS WELL. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME THREE TIMES AND FORD RECOGNIZES THE PROBLEM. IT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS THIS IS A POTENTIAL FIRE ISSUE, AND MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.*AK

Oct 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

I HAD A TUNE UP DONE AT ROUNDTREE MOORE FORD DEALERSHIP IN LAKE CITY FLORIDA ON 08-11-04. I DROVE MY VEHICLE ON VACATION TO PENNSYLVANI AND WHILE THERE A SPARK PLUG CAME OUT AND DAMAGED THE CYLINDER HEAD AND COIL PACK. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TOP A FORD DEALER IN PENNSYLVANIA (DAVIES FORD CONNELSVILLE PA...

Oct 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

I HAD A TUNE UP DONE AT ROUNDTREE MOORE FORD DEALERSHIP IN LAKE CITY FLORIDA ON 08-11-04. I DROVE MY VEHICLE ON VACATION TO PENNSYLVANI AND WHILE THERE A SPARK PLUG CAME OUT AND DAMAGED THE CYLINDER HEAD AND COIL PACK. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TOP A FORD DEALER IN PENNSYLVANIA (DAVIES FORD CONNELSVILLE PA...

Oct 20, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LIGHTLY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED TO 95 MPH. THE CONSUMER APPLIED BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKE. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO HAD NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THIS HAPPENED AND WHAT TO DO TO REMEDY THE DEFECT. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Oct 20, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LIGHTLY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED TO 95 MPH. THE CONSUMER APPLIED BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKE. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO HAD NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THIS HAPPENED AND WHAT TO DO TO REMEDY THE DEFECT. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Oct 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 8,900 MILES GASKET BLEW. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. AGAIN AT 22, 000 MILES THE GASKET BLEW AGAIN. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. *AK ALL GASKETS HAD BEEN REPLACED. LITTLE WHITE DOT ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH DOESN'T LIGHT UP. SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACED. *TT

Oct 19, 2004 Exterior Lighting 8,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 8,900 MILES GASKET BLEW. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. AGAIN AT 22, 000 MILES THE GASKET BLEW AGAIN. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. *AK ALL GASKETS HAD BEEN REPLACED. LITTLE WHITE DOT ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH DOESN'T LIGHT UP. SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACED. *TT

Oct 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD. LATER THERE WERE SEVERAL POPS HEARD, THE OWNER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND LOOKED INSIDE AND SAW THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN COMPLETELY OUT OF THE HEAD. THE OWNER HAD TO BUY ANOTHER SPARK PLUG AND AN IGNITION COIL. THE NEW SPARK PLUG WOULD NOT GO ...

Oct 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 8,900 MILES GASKET BLEW. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. AGAIN AT 22, 000 MILES THE GASKET BLEW AGAIN. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. *AK ALL GASKETS HAD BEEN REPLACED. LITTLE WHITE DOT ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH DOESN'T LIGHT UP. SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACED. *TT

Oct 19, 2004 Exterior Lighting 8,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 8,900 MILES GASKET BLEW. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. AGAIN AT 22, 000 MILES THE GASKET BLEW AGAIN. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. *AK ALL GASKETS HAD BEEN REPLACED. LITTLE WHITE DOT ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH DOESN'T LIGHT UP. SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACED. *TT

Oct 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD. LATER THERE WERE SEVERAL POPS HEARD, THE OWNER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND LOOKED INSIDE AND SAW THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN COMPLETELY OUT OF THE HEAD. THE OWNER HAD TO BUY ANOTHER SPARK PLUG AND AN IGNITION COIL. THE NEW SPARK PLUG WOULD NOT GO ...

Oct 15, 2004 Visibility 50,000 mi

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS HAD HAIR LINE CRACKS. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CRACKS WERE ALSO BLACK IN COLOR. *SC

Oct 15, 2004 Visibility 50,000 mi

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS HAD HAIR LINE CRACKS. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CRACKS WERE ALSO BLACK IN COLOR. *SC

Oct 12, 2004 Steering 98,070 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL TURNED OUTWARD AND FAILED TO MOVE. *JB IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIE ROD END FAILED.

Oct 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Oct 12, 2004 Steering 98,070 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL TURNED OUTWARD AND FAILED TO MOVE. *JB IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIE ROD END FAILED.

Oct 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Sep 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,600 mi

OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH LOCAL MECHANIC, AND TOOK VEHICLE IN. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT RIGHT HEAD GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE. THEN, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, A DYE WAS PLACED INTO THE ENGINE, AND AFTER ONE WEEK IT WAS TAKEN BACK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED NOTHIN...

Sep 28, 2004 Visibility 21,000 mi

THE SILVER BACKING WAS PEEL OFF THE MIRRORS. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE MIRRORS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY *NM

Sep 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,600 mi

OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH LOCAL MECHANIC, AND TOOK VEHICLE IN. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT RIGHT HEAD GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE. THEN, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, A DYE WAS PLACED INTO THE ENGINE, AND AFTER ONE WEEK IT WAS TAKEN BACK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED NOTHIN...

Sep 28, 2004 Visibility 21,000 mi

THE SILVER BACKING WAS PEEL OFF THE MIRRORS. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE MIRRORS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY *NM

Sep 27, 2004 Visibility 66,700 mi

MOISTURE GOT BEHIND THE GLASS OF THE EXTERIOR 'REAR VIEW MIRRORS'; REAR VIEW MIRRORS AND DELAMINATED THE GLASS. THIS REDUCED VISIBILITY, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED. *AK *TC

Sep 27, 2004 Visibility 66,700 mi

MOISTURE GOT BEHIND THE GLASS OF THE EXTERIOR 'REAR VIEW MIRRORS'; REAR VIEW MIRRORS AND DELAMINATED THE GLASS. THIS REDUCED VISIBILITY, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED. *AK *TC

Sep 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

WHEN BRAKING BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

WHEN BRAKING BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 16, 2004 Power Train 60,000 mi

1 ENGINE BLEW-100 DEDUCTIBLE 2 ELECTRICAL,LIGHTS WONT GO OFF - 3 ELECTRICAL,RADIO/WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOP-4 TRANSMISSION LEAK-5 TRANSMISSION GOING BAD-6 ALTERNATOR BAD ALL WITHIN A YEAR AND 4 MONTHS, BEEN WALKING MORE THAN RIDING, HAVE NOT ENJOYED TRUCK YET, SCARED TO DRIVE PAST 200 MILES OUT I G...

Sep 16, 2004 Electrical System 60,000 mi

1 ENGINE BLEW-100 DEDUCTIBLE 2 ELECTRICAL,LIGHTS WONT GO OFF - 3 ELECTRICAL,RADIO/WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOP-4 TRANSMISSION LEAK-5 TRANSMISSION GOING BAD-6 ALTERNATOR BAD ALL WITHIN A YEAR AND 4 MONTHS, BEEN WALKING MORE THAN RIDING, HAVE NOT ENJOYED TRUCK YET, SCARED TO DRIVE PAST 200 MILES OUT I G...

Sep 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

1 ENGINE BLEW-100 DEDUCTIBLE 2 ELECTRICAL,LIGHTS WONT GO OFF - 3 ELECTRICAL,RADIO/WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOP-4 TRANSMISSION LEAK-5 TRANSMISSION GOING BAD-6 ALTERNATOR BAD ALL WITHIN A YEAR AND 4 MONTHS, BEEN WALKING MORE THAN RIDING, HAVE NOT ENJOYED TRUCK YET, SCARED TO DRIVE PAST 200 MILES OUT I G...

Sep 16, 2004 Power Train 60,000 mi

1 ENGINE BLEW-100 DEDUCTIBLE 2 ELECTRICAL,LIGHTS WONT GO OFF - 3 ELECTRICAL,RADIO/WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOP-4 TRANSMISSION LEAK-5 TRANSMISSION GOING BAD-6 ALTERNATOR BAD ALL WITHIN A YEAR AND 4 MONTHS, BEEN WALKING MORE THAN RIDING, HAVE NOT ENJOYED TRUCK YET, SCARED TO DRIVE PAST 200 MILES OUT I G...

Sep 16, 2004 Electrical System 60,000 mi

1 ENGINE BLEW-100 DEDUCTIBLE 2 ELECTRICAL,LIGHTS WONT GO OFF - 3 ELECTRICAL,RADIO/WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOP-4 TRANSMISSION LEAK-5 TRANSMISSION GOING BAD-6 ALTERNATOR BAD ALL WITHIN A YEAR AND 4 MONTHS, BEEN WALKING MORE THAN RIDING, HAVE NOT ENJOYED TRUCK YET, SCARED TO DRIVE PAST 200 MILES OUT I G...

Sep 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

1 ENGINE BLEW-100 DEDUCTIBLE 2 ELECTRICAL,LIGHTS WONT GO OFF - 3 ELECTRICAL,RADIO/WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOP-4 TRANSMISSION LEAK-5 TRANSMISSION GOING BAD-6 ALTERNATOR BAD ALL WITHIN A YEAR AND 4 MONTHS, BEEN WALKING MORE THAN RIDING, HAVE NOT ENJOYED TRUCK YET, SCARED TO DRIVE PAST 200 MILES OUT I G...

Sep 13, 2004 Visibility 50,000 mi

OVER THE PAST YEAR OR SO, BOTH MY MIRRORS HAVE BEEN TURNING BLACK AND CRACKING ON THE INSIDE, MWHERE I CANNOT SEE OUT THEM, THEY ARE ALMOST BLACK WITHOUT ANY VIEWING AREA. *AK

Sep 13, 2004 Visibility 50,000 mi

OVER THE PAST YEAR OR SO, BOTH MY MIRRORS HAVE BEEN TURNING BLACK AND CRACKING ON THE INSIDE, MWHERE I CANNOT SEE OUT THEM, THEY ARE ALMOST BLACK WITHOUT ANY VIEWING AREA. *AK

Sep 7, 2004 Suspension

WHILE GETTING ANOIL CHANGE MY MECHANIC NOTICED THAT A CONNECTING STRUT FOR THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR OF MY 1999 FORD EXPED. WAS COMPLETELY MISSING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE. HE INFORMED ME THAT HE SEES A LOT OF THESE MISSING. I IMMEDIATLY WENT TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PR...

Sep 7, 2004 Suspension

WHILE GETTING ANOIL CHANGE MY MECHANIC NOTICED THAT A CONNECTING STRUT FOR THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR OF MY 1999 FORD EXPED. WAS COMPLETELY MISSING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE. HE INFORMED ME THAT HE SEES A LOT OF THESE MISSING. I IMMEDIATLY WENT TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PR...

Aug 31, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BRAKE LIGHTS WERE OPERABLE. WHEN DRIVER SHIFTED THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 31, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BRAKE LIGHTS WERE OPERABLE. WHEN DRIVER SHIFTED THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT EXPRESSWAY SPEEDS ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A POP SOUND AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STARTED VIBRATING BADLY. WHEN GOT VEHICLE TO MECHANIC BY TOW TRUCK BECAUSE VEHICLE HAD NO POWER, IT WAS REVEALED TO ME THAT THE SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT THE HEAD OF THE MOT...

Aug 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT EXPRESSWAY SPEEDS ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A POP SOUND AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STARTED VIBRATING BADLY. WHEN GOT VEHICLE TO MECHANIC BY TOW TRUCK BECAUSE VEHICLE HAD NO POWER, IT WAS REVEALED TO ME THAT THE SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT THE HEAD OF THE MOT...

Aug 27, 2004 Visibility

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 1999 FORD EXPEDITION AND HAVE FOUND THAT THE SIGNAL MIRRORS ARE DEFECTIVE. THE ADHESIVE THAT FORD USED ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE MIRROR GLASS IS EATING AWAY THE SILVER REFLECTIVE SURFACE. I FIRST NOTICED THIS PROBLEM ON OUR TEST DRIVE AND CAN TELL YOU THAT WITH THE RIGHT AN...

Aug 27, 2004 Visibility

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 1999 FORD EXPEDITION AND HAVE FOUND THAT THE SIGNAL MIRRORS ARE DEFECTIVE. THE ADHESIVE THAT FORD USED ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE MIRROR GLASS IS EATING AWAY THE SILVER REFLECTIVE SURFACE. I FIRST NOTICED THIS PROBLEM ON OUR TEST DRIVE AND CAN TELL YOU THAT WITH THE RIGHT AN...

Aug 2, 2004 Power Train 75,000 mi

REAR AXEL SEAL LEAK CAUSED BY WEAR OF AXEL SURFACE AT BEARING. VEHILCE ONLY HAS 77,000 MILES. THIS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF AXEL PER DEALER ($600.) IT WAS STATED BY MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM TO EXPEDITIONS. *AK VEHILCE HAS BEEN SERVICED AT OR BETTER THAN MFG SPECIFICATIONS. LEAKI...

Aug 2, 2004 Power Train 75,000 mi

REAR AXEL SEAL LEAK CAUSED BY WEAR OF AXEL SURFACE AT BEARING. VEHILCE ONLY HAS 77,000 MILES. THIS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF AXEL PER DEALER ($600.) IT WAS STATED BY MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM TO EXPEDITIONS. *AK VEHILCE HAS BEEN SERVICED AT OR BETTER THAN MFG SPECIFICATIONS. LEAKI...

Jul 22, 2004 Tires 62,000 mi

DEFECTIVE TIRES, RESULTING IN NEED FOR REPLACEMENT HAD TREAD SEPERATION FROM STEEL BELTS ON ALL FOUR TIRES MANUFACTURER ID ON TIRES (3) 4BCUC6WR1201, (1) 4BCUC6WR3900. *JB

Jul 22, 2004 Tires 62,000 mi

DEFECTIVE TIRES, RESULTING IN NEED FOR REPLACEMENT HAD TREAD SEPERATION FROM STEEL BELTS ON ALL FOUR TIRES MANUFACTURER ID ON TIRES (3) 4BCUC6WR1201, (1) 4BCUC6WR3900. *JB

Jul 16, 2004 Power Train 82,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. AFTER TRAVELING 2000 MILES ON A TRIP, MOSTLY ON CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND LUNGED FROM 1ST INTO 3RD. *AK

Jul 16, 2004 Power Train 82,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. AFTER TRAVELING 2000 MILES ON A TRIP, MOSTLY ON CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND LUNGED FROM 1ST INTO 3RD. *AK

Jun 25, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THEY HEARD A POP AND PULLED OVER ON THE SERVICE ROAD. UPON INSPECTION THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD SHREDDED COMPLETELY. SHE SAID HER HUSBAND CHANGED THE TIRE. SHE TRIED TO GET A REPLACEME...

Jun 25, 2004 Visibility 57,900 mi

DRIVER SIDE SIGNAL MIRROR'S REFLECTIVE SURFACE HAS DETERIORATED - DEVELOPING DARK SPOTS DUE TO CHROME PLATING DELAMINATION. FORD DOESN'T WANT TO FIX IT - HOWEVER, THIS PRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. *AK MIRRORS ARE NOT WEARABLE ITEMS LIKE BRAKE PADS. HAVING A MIRRORS SURFACE DETERIORATE ON IT...

Jun 25, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THEY HEARD A POP AND PULLED OVER ON THE SERVICE ROAD. UPON INSPECTION THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD SHREDDED COMPLETELY. SHE SAID HER HUSBAND CHANGED THE TIRE. SHE TRIED TO GET A REPLACEME...

Jun 25, 2004 Visibility 57,900 mi

DRIVER SIDE SIGNAL MIRROR'S REFLECTIVE SURFACE HAS DETERIORATED - DEVELOPING DARK SPOTS DUE TO CHROME PLATING DELAMINATION. FORD DOESN'T WANT TO FIX IT - HOWEVER, THIS PRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. *AK MIRRORS ARE NOT WEARABLE ITEMS LIKE BRAKE PADS. HAVING A MIRRORS SURFACE DETERIORATE ON IT...

Jun 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,692 mi

I PURCHASED MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION USED, WITH 50,140 MILES ON IT. I ALSO PURCHASED AN ESP WARRANTY PLAN. MY ENGINE ALWAYS HAD A KNOCK WHEN COLD.I THOUGHT THAT WAS "NORMAL". ON THE WEEK OF APRIL 12TH, THE ENGINE KNOCK BECAME SEVERE AND THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN USING MORE OIL THAN USUAL. I BROUGHT IT TO ...

Jun 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,692 mi

I PURCHASED MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION USED, WITH 50,140 MILES ON IT. I ALSO PURCHASED AN ESP WARRANTY PLAN. MY ENGINE ALWAYS HAD A KNOCK WHEN COLD.I THOUGHT THAT WAS "NORMAL". ON THE WEEK OF APRIL 12TH, THE ENGINE KNOCK BECAME SEVERE AND THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN USING MORE OIL THAN USUAL. I BROUGHT IT TO ...

Jun 11, 2004 Tires

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE TIRE TO FALL OFF FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CABLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 11, 2004 Tires

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE TIRE TO FALL OFF FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CABLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 5, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 77,500 mi

OUR LOCKED VEHICLE WAS BROKEN INTO AND A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WAS STOLEN WITH NO APPARENT FORCED ENTRY. WHEN WE SPOKE TO A POLICE OFFICER WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS A DESIGN FLAW IN THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IN WHICH A SMALL SCREWDRIVER CAN BE INSERTED UNDER THE KEYLESS ENTRY DOOR...

Jun 5, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 77,500 mi

OUR LOCKED VEHICLE WAS BROKEN INTO AND A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WAS STOLEN WITH NO APPARENT FORCED ENTRY. WHEN WE SPOKE TO A POLICE OFFICER WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS A DESIGN FLAW IN THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IN WHICH A SMALL SCREWDRIVER CAN BE INSERTED UNDER THE KEYLESS ENTRY DOOR...

Jun 4, 2004 Visibility 61,000 mi

THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS FADED AND CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK FIVE MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED (7-99)THE MIRROR WAS REPLACED. IN 2003 THE MIRRORS WERE REPLACED AGAIN. THIS TIME THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRAN...

Jun 4, 2004 Visibility 61,000 mi

THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS FADED AND CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK FIVE MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED (7-99)THE MIRROR WAS REPLACED. IN 2003 THE MIRRORS WERE REPLACED AGAIN. THIS TIME THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRAN...

May 19, 2004 Suspension

1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAD FAILURE OF THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINKS. AFTER CHECKING ON INTERNET I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON 1997-1998 FORDS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I CHECKED WITH TWO DEALERS, FORD & MERCURY IN MY TOWN AND THEY SAID THAT THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING A CONSIDERABLY HIGHER NUMBER OF FA...

May 19, 2004 Suspension

1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAD FAILURE OF THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINKS. AFTER CHECKING ON INTERNET I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON 1997-1998 FORDS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I CHECKED WITH TWO DEALERS, FORD & MERCURY IN MY TOWN AND THEY SAID THAT THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING A CONSIDERABLY HIGHER NUMBER OF FA...

May 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,730 mi

IN DEC OF 2003 WE HAD A SPARK PLUG FOUL OUT, NOW 6 MONTHS LATER WE ARE INFORMED THAT WE HAD A RIGHT SIDE HEAD GASKET BLOWN AND A POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKING.

May 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,730 mi

IN DEC OF 2003 WE HAD A SPARK PLUG FOUL OUT, NOW 6 MONTHS LATER WE ARE INFORMED THAT WE HAD A RIGHT SIDE HEAD GASKET BLOWN AND A POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKING.

May 12, 2004 Visibility

THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THERE IS NO REFLECTIVE MATERIAL LEFT. I AM UNABLE TO USE THE MIRROR, CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE. FORD DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE/REPAIR AS CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED. WILL COST $300 TO $400 TO HAVE FIXED.

May 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

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...

May 12, 2004 Visibility

THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THERE IS NO REFLECTIVE MATERIAL LEFT. I AM UNABLE TO USE THE MIRROR, CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE. FORD DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE/REPAIR AS CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED. WILL COST $300 TO $400 TO HAVE FIXED.

May 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

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...

May 8, 2004 Tires 40 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I HEARD A BUMP IN THE BACK OF MY VEHICLE. I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR TO SEE MY SPARE TIRE BOUNCING OFF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ROLLING DOWN THE STREET. IF I HAD BEEN GOING AT A FASTER RATE OF SPEED, SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IF ...

May 8, 2004 Tires 40 mi

I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I HEARD A BUMP IN THE BACK OF MY VEHICLE. I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR TO SEE MY SPARE TIRE BOUNCING OFF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ROLLING DOWN THE STREET. IF I HAD BEEN GOING AT A FASTER RATE OF SPEED, SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IF ...

May 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

I OWN THE INFAMOUS 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH THE HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK. THOUGH I LOVED THIS CAR FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED IT NEW UP UNTIL THE TIME AT 50,000 MILES THE OIL STARTED TO LEAK. IT IS WELL MAINTAINED AND BABIED, SO FOR SOMETHING AS SERIOUS AS THIS TO HAPPEN TO ALL OF US WHO OWN THESE VEHICLE...

May 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

I OWN THE INFAMOUS 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH THE HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK. THOUGH I LOVED THIS CAR FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED IT NEW UP UNTIL THE TIME AT 50,000 MILES THE OIL STARTED TO LEAK. IT IS WELL MAINTAINED AND BABIED, SO FOR SOMETHING AS SERIOUS AS THIS TO HAPPEN TO ALL OF US WHO OWN THESE VEHICLE...

Apr 28, 2004 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE MIRRORS. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH MIRRORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 28, 2004 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE MIRRORS. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH MIRRORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,500 mi

#3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT AT 67,000 MILES. ORIGINAL PLUGS FROM MANUFACTURE WITH ALL FACTORY PARTS. SPOKE WITH SEVERAL FORD MECHANICS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE EXTENSIVE WORK ON THIS PROBLEM. FORD ACKNOWLEDGES NO DESIGN ERRORS. I FOUND ONLINE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL FORD OWNERS WITH THE 5.4 L V8...

Apr 11, 2004 Suspension 56,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE REAR END WITH A LOUD BUMPING NOISE. MUCH LIKE A 4X4 IN A HARD TURN. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE PROBLEM FOUR OTHER TIMES AND THIS WILL BE THE FIFTH. I AM WORRIED THAT THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE WITH SOMETHING HAPPENING TO THE AXLE WHILE DRIVING...

Apr 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,500 mi

#3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT AT 67,000 MILES. ORIGINAL PLUGS FROM MANUFACTURE WITH ALL FACTORY PARTS. SPOKE WITH SEVERAL FORD MECHANICS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE EXTENSIVE WORK ON THIS PROBLEM. FORD ACKNOWLEDGES NO DESIGN ERRORS. I FOUND ONLINE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL FORD OWNERS WITH THE 5.4 L V8...

Apr 11, 2004 Suspension 56,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE REAR END WITH A LOUD BUMPING NOISE. MUCH LIKE A 4X4 IN A HARD TURN. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE PROBLEM FOUR OTHER TIMES AND THIS WILL BE THE FIFTH. I AM WORRIED THAT THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE WITH SOMETHING HAPPENING TO THE AXLE WHILE DRIVING...

Apr 10, 2004 Tires

PURCHASED A NEW SET OF YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER AT TIRES SIZE 265/70/17 MOUNTED ON 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. TIRES WERE ROTATED WITH EVERY OIL CHANGE, AND AFTER 17,000 MILES HAVE COMPLETELY WORN OUT.

Apr 10, 2004 Tires

PURCHASED A NEW SET OF YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER AT TIRES SIZE 265/70/17 MOUNTED ON 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. TIRES WERE ROTATED WITH EVERY OIL CHANGE, AND AFTER 17,000 MILES HAVE COMPLETELY WORN OUT.

Mar 30, 2004 Tires 62,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES TIRES SIDEWALL IS CRACKING WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Mar 30, 2004 Tires 62,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES TIRES SIDEWALL IS CRACKING WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Mar 24, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION ON 1999 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 4X4. 31,000 MILES, NEVER TOWED ANYTHING. OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO TIME. *NM

Mar 24, 2004 Suspension 59,574 mi

LINK ASSEMBLY ON STABILIZER BAR BROKEN ON BOTH FRONT RIGHT AND FRONT LEFT AND TOTALLY MISSING. OCCASIONAL "THUMPING" NOISE UNDER FRONT END WARRANTED FURTHER INSPECTION AND THAT WAS WHEN THE LINKAGES WERE FOUND TO BE MISSING. FORD SERVICE DEPT. SAID THIS HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY? VEHICLE ONLY HAD 59.6K M...

Mar 24, 2004 Visibility 55,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION. BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS (WITH INTEGRATED RED TURN SIGNAL CHEVRON) DELAMINATED LOST REFLECTIVE COATING ON BACK OF MIRROR. HAVE CONTACTED FORD DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND CONTACTED FORD CONSUMER SERVICES. FORD ACKNOWLEDGES SEVERAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON THE ISSUE BUT WOULD NOT TELL ...

Mar 24, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION ON 1999 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 4X4. 31,000 MILES, NEVER TOWED ANYTHING. OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO TIME. *NM

Mar 24, 2004 Suspension 59,574 mi

LINK ASSEMBLY ON STABILIZER BAR BROKEN ON BOTH FRONT RIGHT AND FRONT LEFT AND TOTALLY MISSING. OCCASIONAL "THUMPING" NOISE UNDER FRONT END WARRANTED FURTHER INSPECTION AND THAT WAS WHEN THE LINKAGES WERE FOUND TO BE MISSING. FORD SERVICE DEPT. SAID THIS HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY? VEHICLE ONLY HAD 59.6K M...

Mar 24, 2004 Visibility 55,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION. BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS (WITH INTEGRATED RED TURN SIGNAL CHEVRON) DELAMINATED LOST REFLECTIVE COATING ON BACK OF MIRROR. HAVE CONTACTED FORD DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND CONTACTED FORD CONSUMER SERVICES. FORD ACKNOWLEDGES SEVERAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON THE ISSUE BUT WOULD NOT TELL ...

Mar 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IDLING LOUDER THAN NORMAL. NEEDED A VALVE ASY-IDLE AIR CONTROL. I KNOW 3 PEOPLE THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR EXPEDITION AND THEY HAD THE WORK DONE IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS. *JB

Mar 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IDLING LOUDER THAN NORMAL. NEEDED A VALVE ASY-IDLE AIR CONTROL. I KNOW 3 PEOPLE THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR EXPEDITION AND THEY HAD THE WORK DONE IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS. *JB

Mar 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET. HOWEVER, OIL LEAK RECURRED. CURRENTLY, DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT ENGINE HEAD WAS WHOPPING AND CAUSING THE OIL TO LEAK.*AK

Mar 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET. HOWEVER, OIL LEAK RECURRED. CURRENTLY, DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT ENGINE HEAD WAS WHOPPING AND CAUSING THE OIL TO LEAK.*AK

Mar 17, 2004 Tires

3OF3 - BRIDGESTONE DUALER AT T9802 D693AZ P265/70R16 SET OF 4 PURCHASED 2/2/2001 - THIS TIRE SN? ENLJ JLD0700. FAILURE OCCURRED @ 37 MONTHS AND 39000 MILES AFTER PURCHASE. NO UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, 1/4" TREAD DEPTH, TIRES INFLATED TO MFG SPEC, 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 2WD 4.6L. THIS IS 3OF4 TIRES TO FAIL. PU...

Mar 17, 2004 Tires

1OF3 - BRIDGESTONE DUALER AT T9802 D693AZ P265/70R16 SET OF 4 PURCHASED 2/2/2001 - THIS TIRE SN UNKNOWN. FAILURE OCCURRED @ 31 MONTHS AND 33000 MILES AFTER PURCHASE. NO UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, 3/8" TREAD DEPTH, TIRES INFLATED TO MFG SPEC, 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 2WD 4.6L. THIS IS 1OF4 TIRES TO FAIL. I-10 ...

Mar 17, 2004 Tires

2OF3 - BRIDGESTONE DUALER AT T9802 D693AZ P265/70R16 SET OF 4 PURCHASED 2/2/2001 - THIS TIRE SN? ENLJ JLD2100. FAILURE OCCURED @ 37 MONTHS AND 38KMILES AFTER PURCHASE. NO UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, 1/4" TREAD DEPTH, TIRES INFLATED TO MFG SPEC, 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 2WD 4.6L. THIS IS 2OF4 TIRES TO FAIL. I-1...

Mar 17, 2004 Tires

3OF3 - BRIDGESTONE DUALER AT T9802 D693AZ P265/70R16 SET OF 4 PURCHASED 2/2/2001 - THIS TIRE SN? ENLJ JLD0700. FAILURE OCCURRED @ 37 MONTHS AND 39000 MILES AFTER PURCHASE. NO UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, 1/4" TREAD DEPTH, TIRES INFLATED TO MFG SPEC, 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 2WD 4.6L. THIS IS 3OF4 TIRES TO FAIL. PU...

Mar 17, 2004 Tires

1OF3 - BRIDGESTONE DUALER AT T9802 D693AZ P265/70R16 SET OF 4 PURCHASED 2/2/2001 - THIS TIRE SN UNKNOWN. FAILURE OCCURRED @ 31 MONTHS AND 33000 MILES AFTER PURCHASE. NO UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, 3/8" TREAD DEPTH, TIRES INFLATED TO MFG SPEC, 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 2WD 4.6L. THIS IS 1OF4 TIRES TO FAIL. I-10 ...

Mar 17, 2004 Tires

2OF3 - BRIDGESTONE DUALER AT T9802 D693AZ P265/70R16 SET OF 4 PURCHASED 2/2/2001 - THIS TIRE SN? ENLJ JLD2100. FAILURE OCCURED @ 37 MONTHS AND 38KMILES AFTER PURCHASE. NO UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, 1/4" TREAD DEPTH, TIRES INFLATED TO MFG SPEC, 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 2WD 4.6L. THIS IS 2OF4 TIRES TO FAIL. I-1...

Mar 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

ABOUT A YEAR AGO THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET ON OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WAS REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING OIL, BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. NOW A YEAR LATER, WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. ON THE FREEWAY, A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE SAME RIGHT CYLINDER. THE LOUD NOISE AND CLATTER CAUSED A KNEE JE...

Mar 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

ABOUT A YEAR AGO THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET ON OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WAS REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING OIL, BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. NOW A YEAR LATER, WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. ON THE FREEWAY, A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE SAME RIGHT CYLINDER. THE LOUD NOISE AND CLATTER CAUSED A KNEE JE...

Mar 9, 2004 Suspension 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 9, 2004 Suspension 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,800 mi

RIGHT SIDE OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET. *AK

Mar 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,800 mi

RIGHT SIDE OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET. *AK

Feb 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,500 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 EXPEDITON. AND SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT NOTICE A TAPPING NOISE THAT GOES AWAY AFTER ABOUT 2-3 MINUTES OF WARM UP. I BELIEVE THER IS OTHER PROBLEMS CAUSING THIS. MY MAJOR COMPLAINT IS WITH THE CONSTANT OIL LEAK ON THE RIGHTHAND SIDE HEAD GASKET. THE IS A CONSTANT LEAK OF OIL DOWN ON...

Feb 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,500 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 EXPEDITON. AND SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT NOTICE A TAPPING NOISE THAT GOES AWAY AFTER ABOUT 2-3 MINUTES OF WARM UP. I BELIEVE THER IS OTHER PROBLEMS CAUSING THIS. MY MAJOR COMPLAINT IS WITH THE CONSTANT OIL LEAK ON THE RIGHTHAND SIDE HEAD GASKET. THE IS A CONSTANT LEAK OF OIL DOWN ON...

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS AGO, I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL/OIL LEAK IN MY 1999 EXPEDITION. I PROMPTLY TOOK IT IN TO MY MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT HAD A LEAKING HEAD GASKET (THIS ENGINE HAS ONLY 46,000 MILES ON IT, AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED). I SPENT MAN...

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS AGO, I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL/OIL LEAK IN MY 1999 EXPEDITION. I PROMPTLY TOOK IT IN TO MY MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT HAD A LEAKING HEAD GASKET (THIS ENGINE HAS ONLY 46,000 MILES ON IT, AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED). I SPENT MAN...

Feb 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

FOLLW UP ON LETTER DATED OCT. 7, 2002 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. NVS-216, MEK, REF. # 567329. NO COMPONENTS MENTIONED. THE CONSUMER CALLED INTO THE HOTLINE TO INDICATE THAT THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF A SNAPPED INTAKE VALVE THAT WAS LAYING AGAINST THE PISTON. *AK

Feb 23, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 57,000 mi

FOLLW UP ON LETTER DATED OCT. 7, 2002 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. NVS-216, MEK, REF. # 567329. NO COMPONENTS MENTIONED. THE CONSUMER CALLED INTO THE HOTLINE TO INDICATE THAT THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF A SNAPPED INTAKE VALVE THAT WAS LAYING AGAINST THE PISTON. *AK

Feb 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

FOLLW UP ON LETTER DATED OCT. 7, 2002 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. NVS-216, MEK, REF. # 567329. NO COMPONENTS MENTIONED. THE CONSUMER CALLED INTO THE HOTLINE TO INDICATE THAT THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF A SNAPPED INTAKE VALVE THAT WAS LAYING AGAINST THE PISTON. *AK

Feb 23, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 57,000 mi

FOLLW UP ON LETTER DATED OCT. 7, 2002 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. NVS-216, MEK, REF. # 567329. NO COMPONENTS MENTIONED. THE CONSUMER CALLED INTO THE HOTLINE TO INDICATE THAT THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF A SNAPPED INTAKE VALVE THAT WAS LAYING AGAINST THE PISTON. *AK

Feb 19, 2004 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FAIL. *AK *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Visibility 45,000 mi

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE DISCOLORED AND DETERIORATING, IMAGES ARE BADLY DISTORDED. POOR VISIBILITY. I HAVE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, WHICH THEY SAY DOES NOT COVER IT. OWNERS RESPONDSIBILITY.

Feb 19, 2004 Suspension 100,500 mi

THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SNAPPED IN HALF WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS. *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FAIL. *AK *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Visibility 45,000 mi

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE DISCOLORED AND DETERIORATING, IMAGES ARE BADLY DISTORDED. POOR VISIBILITY. I HAVE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, WHICH THEY SAY DOES NOT COVER IT. OWNERS RESPONDSIBILITY.

Feb 19, 2004 Suspension 100,500 mi

THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SNAPPED IN HALF WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS. *NM

Feb 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

WE BOUGHT A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER ALMOST A YEAR AGO. THE DAY WE BOUGHT IT WE NOTICED A BURNT OIL SMELL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET. NOW ALMOST A YEAR LATER, WE BLEW A SPARK PLUG AND NEED A NEW HEAD. DEALER SAYS THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND HEAD ARE NOT RELATED???? I WAS TOLD THAT THI...

Feb 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

WE BOUGHT A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER ALMOST A YEAR AGO. THE DAY WE BOUGHT IT WE NOTICED A BURNT OIL SMELL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET. NOW ALMOST A YEAR LATER, WE BLEW A SPARK PLUG AND NEED A NEW HEAD. DEALER SAYS THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND HEAD ARE NOT RELATED???? I WAS TOLD THAT THI...

Feb 17, 2004 Visibility 75,000 mi

THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION ARE TURNING BLACK FROM THE INSIDE. THE RIGHT MIRROR IS ALMOST TOTALLY UNUSABLE DUE TO THE DISCOLORATION. THE LEFT MIRROR IS ALMOST TO THAT POINT AND IS BECOMING WORSE EACH DAY. I HAVE BEEN TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS AND WHILE THEY AGREE THAT THEY HA...

Feb 17, 2004 Visibility 172,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NEW HEATER CORE 2 TIMES WITHIN 2 MONTHS. THIS WAS A PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WITHIN ONE MONTH OF LAST REPAIR(3RD). THE FLOORING IS RUINED DUE TO EXCESSIVE ANTI FREEZE LEAKS INSIDE VEHICLE. *JB

Feb 17, 2004 Visibility 75,000 mi

THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION ARE TURNING BLACK FROM THE INSIDE. THE RIGHT MIRROR IS ALMOST TOTALLY UNUSABLE DUE TO THE DISCOLORATION. THE LEFT MIRROR IS ALMOST TO THAT POINT AND IS BECOMING WORSE EACH DAY. I HAVE BEEN TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS AND WHILE THEY AGREE THAT THEY HA...

Feb 17, 2004 Visibility 172,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NEW HEATER CORE 2 TIMES WITHIN 2 MONTHS. THIS WAS A PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WITHIN ONE MONTH OF LAST REPAIR(3RD). THE FLOORING IS RUINED DUE TO EXCESSIVE ANTI FREEZE LEAKS INSIDE VEHICLE. *JB

Feb 12, 2004 Suspension 42,245 mi

FRONT STALBILIZER LINKS BROKE ON 1999 EXPEDITION. *AK *CB *JB

Feb 12, 2004 Suspension 42,245 mi

FRONT STALBILIZER LINKS BROKE ON 1999 EXPEDITION. *AK *CB *JB

Jan 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD WARPED, REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, FORD AND DEALER REFUSED TO COVER. *JB

Jan 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD WARPED, REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, FORD AND DEALER REFUSED TO COVER. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Steering 95,000 mi

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE TIE ROD FELL OFF DUE TO CORROSION. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Steering 95,000 mi

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE TIE ROD FELL OFF DUE TO CORROSION. *JB

Jan 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IN 1999, FORD, EXPEDITION. EVERY TIME ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON VEHICLE HESITATED/SHOOK. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE SENSOR, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Jan 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IN 1999, FORD, EXPEDITION. EVERY TIME ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON VEHICLE HESITATED/SHOOK. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE SENSOR, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Jan 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

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 TH...

Jan 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

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 TH...

Jan 12, 2004 Visibility 61,000 mi

WHILE WASHING THE VEHICLE THE BACK WINDOW BLEW OUT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK

Jan 12, 2004 Visibility 61,000 mi

WHILE WASHING THE VEHICLE THE BACK WINDOW BLEW OUT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK

Jan 8, 2004 Tires 82,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED. AS A RESULT, THE REAR END WAS DAMAGED. *AK

Jan 8, 2004 Tires 82,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED. AS A RESULT, THE REAR END WAS DAMAGED. *AK

Jan 6, 2004 Visibility

I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE REARVIEW MIRRORS ON MY 1999 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION. I NOTICED BEFORE MY WARRANTY RAN OUT THAT THEY BEGAN TO SHOW BLACK SPOTS. THE MAINTANCE DEPARTMENT AT MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP BRUSHED IT OFF AS NO BIG DEAL. AFTER MY WARRANTY RAN OUT, I AGAIN TOLD THE MAI...

Jan 6, 2004 Visibility

I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE REARVIEW MIRRORS ON MY 1999 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION. I NOTICED BEFORE MY WARRANTY RAN OUT THAT THEY BEGAN TO SHOW BLACK SPOTS. THE MAINTANCE DEPARTMENT AT MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP BRUSHED IT OFF AS NO BIG DEAL. AFTER MY WARRANTY RAN OUT, I AGAIN TOLD THE MAI...

Jan 2, 2004 Exterior Lighting

BOTH EXTERNAL REAR VIEW MIRRORS WITH BUILT-IN TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS HAVE LOST TEH REFLECTIVE SURFACE. IT SEEMS THAT TEH 'SILVERING' ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE MIRROR HAS PEELED OFF. NIGHT VISIBILITY IS NEAR ZERO. DAYTIME IS NOT MUCH BETTER. THE DEFECT HAS RESULTED IN A COUPLE NEAR MISSES WITH RESP...

Jan 2, 2004 Tires 73,900 mi

SPARE TIRE FELL OFF VEHICLE. THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE BROKE LETTING THE SPARE TIRE FALL FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND BOUNCING AROUND ON THE ROAD.*AK

Jan 2, 2004 Exterior Lighting

BOTH EXTERNAL REAR VIEW MIRRORS WITH BUILT-IN TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS HAVE LOST TEH REFLECTIVE SURFACE. IT SEEMS THAT TEH 'SILVERING' ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE MIRROR HAS PEELED OFF. NIGHT VISIBILITY IS NEAR ZERO. DAYTIME IS NOT MUCH BETTER. THE DEFECT HAS RESULTED IN A COUPLE NEAR MISSES WITH RESP...

Jan 2, 2004 Tires 73,900 mi

SPARE TIRE FELL OFF VEHICLE. THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE BROKE LETTING THE SPARE TIRE FALL FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND BOUNCING AROUND ON THE ROAD.*AK

Dec 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

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 T...

Dec 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

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 T...

Dec 30, 2003 Electrical System 78,400 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW #3 SPARG PLUG OUT OF HEAD

Dec 30, 2003 Electrical System 78,400 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW #3 SPARG PLUG OUT OF HEAD

Dec 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION - SIGNIFICANT OIL LEAK IN THE RIGHT HEAD GASKET. THERE IS A CURRENT SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Dec 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION - SIGNIFICANT OIL LEAK IN THE RIGHT HEAD GASKET. THERE IS A CURRENT SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Dec 13, 2003 Electrical System

THE TRUCK WILL NOT START, EVEN THOUGH THERE IS POWER. AFTER WAITING A FEW HOURS IT STARTS UP WITHOUT A PROBLEM. IT MAY RUN FINE FOR A COUPLE DAYS AND THEN HAVE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS FOR DAYS ON END. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MORE THAN A MONTH NOW. CALLED THREE DEALERSHIPS AND WAS FORCED TO TAKE IT ...

Dec 13, 2003 Electrical System

THE TRUCK WILL NOT START, EVEN THOUGH THERE IS POWER. AFTER WAITING A FEW HOURS IT STARTS UP WITHOUT A PROBLEM. IT MAY RUN FINE FOR A COUPLE DAYS AND THEN HAVE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS FOR DAYS ON END. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MORE THAN A MONTH NOW. CALLED THREE DEALERSHIPS AND WAS FORCED TO TAKE IT ...

Dec 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,700 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION, V8 TRITON 4.6 LITER ENGINE WITH 68,700 MILES HAS OIL LEAK. INSPECTION AT DEALERSHIP DETERMINED HEAD GASKETS NEED REPLACING WITH ESTIMATED COST OF $1200.00 TO $1500.00. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND MAINTAINCE WAS MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE. A VEHICLE REQUIRING THIS T...

Dec 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,700 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION, V8 TRITON 4.6 LITER ENGINE WITH 68,700 MILES HAS OIL LEAK. INSPECTION AT DEALERSHIP DETERMINED HEAD GASKETS NEED REPLACING WITH ESTIMATED COST OF $1200.00 TO $1500.00. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND MAINTAINCE WAS MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE. A VEHICLE REQUIRING THIS T...

Dec 4, 2003 Electrical System 84,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE SPARKS PLUGS BLEW OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *PH

Dec 4, 2003 Electrical System 84,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE SPARKS PLUGS BLEW OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *PH

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

CONTINUING OIL LEAK ON A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION FROM THE HEAD GASKET. HEAD GASKET REPLACED AT 14,000 MILES UNDER WARRANTY AND NOW IT IS LEAKING AGAIN AT 37,000 MILES. FORD MUST PERFORM A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

CONTINUING OIL LEAK ON A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION FROM THE HEAD GASKET. HEAD GASKET REPLACED AT 14,000 MILES UNDER WARRANTY AND NOW IT IS LEAKING AGAIN AT 37,000 MILES. FORD MUST PERFORM A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 22, 2003 Visibility 38,000 mi

THE MIRROR COATING ON THE BACK OF THE SIDE MIRRORS ON MY FORD EXPEDITION IS COMING OFF & HAS BEEN SINCE JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. IT MAKES USING THE MIRRORS QUESTIONABLE AT BEST. IT LOOKS LIKE THE MIRROR WAS SANDBLASTED FROM BEHIND. *LA

Nov 22, 2003 Visibility 38,000 mi

THE MIRROR COATING ON THE BACK OF THE SIDE MIRRORS ON MY FORD EXPEDITION IS COMING OFF & HAS BEEN SINCE JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. IT MAKES USING THE MIRRORS QUESTIONABLE AT BEST. IT LOOKS LIKE THE MIRROR WAS SANDBLASTED FROM BEHIND. *LA

Nov 19, 2003 Visibility 56,000 mi

THE MIRRORS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE WERE DELAMINATING WHICH MADE SEEING IN THEM IMPOSSIBLE. THE DEALER INSISTED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *PH *NLM

Nov 19, 2003 Visibility 25,000 mi

THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ON THE VEHICLE ARE BECOMING UNUSABLE. THE REFLECTIVE BACKING ON THE MIRRORS ARE SLOWLY TURNING A MOTTLED BLACK FOR SOME REASON. ALSO , REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WORE OUT. *AK

Nov 19, 2003 Visibility 25,000 mi

THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ON THE VEHICLE ARE BECOMING UNUSABLE. THE REFLECTIVE BACKING ON THE MIRRORS ARE SLOWLY TURNING A MOTTLED BLACK FOR SOME REASON. ALSO , REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WORE OUT. *AK

Nov 19, 2003 Visibility 56,000 mi

THE MIRRORS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE WERE DELAMINATING WHICH MADE SEEING IN THEM IMPOSSIBLE. THE DEALER INSISTED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *PH *NLM

Nov 19, 2003 Visibility 25,000 mi

THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ON THE VEHICLE ARE BECOMING UNUSABLE. THE REFLECTIVE BACKING ON THE MIRRORS ARE SLOWLY TURNING A MOTTLED BLACK FOR SOME REASON. ALSO , REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WORE OUT. *AK

Nov 19, 2003 Visibility 25,000 mi

THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ON THE VEHICLE ARE BECOMING UNUSABLE. THE REFLECTIVE BACKING ON THE MIRRORS ARE SLOWLY TURNING A MOTTLED BLACK FOR SOME REASON. ALSO , REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WORE OUT. *AK

Nov 5, 2003 Electrical System 50,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH IT'S ELECTRONIC FUNCTION AS STATED IN RECALL 00V 072 000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *SCC *JB

Nov 5, 2003 Electrical System 50,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH IT'S ELECTRONIC FUNCTION AS STATED IN RECALL 00V 072 000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *SCC *JB

Nov 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION: 4.6 SOHC EAD GASKET LEAKS OIL FIXED TWICE STILL LEAKS. MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACED ONCE,DOE'S NOT WORK AGAIN. EXPEDITION HAS ROUGH IDLE ,NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIX. *AK

Nov 4, 2003 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION: 4.6 SOHC EAD GASKET LEAKS OIL FIXED TWICE STILL LEAKS. MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACED ONCE,DOE'S NOT WORK AGAIN. EXPEDITION HAS ROUGH IDLE ,NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIX. *AK

Nov 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION: 4.6 SOHC EAD GASKET LEAKS OIL FIXED TWICE STILL LEAKS. MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACED ONCE,DOE'S NOT WORK AGAIN. EXPEDITION HAS ROUGH IDLE ,NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIX. *AK

Nov 4, 2003 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

1999 FORD EXPEDITION: 4.6 SOHC EAD GASKET LEAKS OIL FIXED TWICE STILL LEAKS. MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACED ONCE,DOE'S NOT WORK AGAIN. EXPEDITION HAS ROUGH IDLE ,NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIX. *AK

Oct 27, 2003 Visibility 81,700 mi

THE LAMINATION ON BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS IS TURNING BLACK. THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS. CONSUMER CAN BARELY SEE ANYTHING THROUGH THESE MIRRORS. *AK

Oct 27, 2003 Visibility 81,700 mi

THE LAMINATION ON BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS IS TURNING BLACK. THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS. CONSUMER CAN BARELY SEE ANYTHING THROUGH THESE MIRRORS. *AK

Oct 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD THE NOISE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $5000. *JB VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO LEARNED THE FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF A "SCORED CYLINDER." CONSUMER WAS ADVISED FORD WO...

Oct 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD THE NOISE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $5000. *JB VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO LEARNED THE FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF A "SCORED CYLINDER." CONSUMER WAS ADVISED FORD WO...

Oct 15, 2003 Seat Belts

IN THE ROW BEHIND THE FRONT SEAT MIDDLE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS IN THE LOCK MODE AND WILL NOT RETRACT. DEALER INSISTS THAT RETRACTOR HAS TO BE REPLACED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. AK

Oct 15, 2003 Seat Belts

IN THE ROW BEHIND THE FRONT SEAT MIDDLE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS IN THE LOCK MODE AND WILL NOT RETRACT. DEALER INSISTS THAT RETRACTOR HAS TO BE REPLACED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. AK

Oct 12, 2003 Visibility 63,339 mi

THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ON BOTH SIDES ARE TURNING BLACK. CONSUMER CAN BARELY SEE OUT OF THEM. A TECHNICAL ADVISEMENT WAS ISSUED, #00-18-09, BY FORD IN REFERENCE TO DELAMINATION OF SIGNAL MIRRORS. *AK *TS *NLM

Oct 12, 2003 Visibility 63,339 mi

THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ON BOTH SIDES ARE TURNING BLACK. CONSUMER CAN BARELY SEE OUT OF THEM. A TECHNICAL ADVISEMENT WAS ISSUED, #00-18-09, BY FORD IN REFERENCE TO DELAMINATION OF SIGNAL MIRRORS. *AK *TS *NLM

Oct 9, 2003 Power Train

FORD 1999 EXPEDITION ; ESTIMATED FROM A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT $1,899.67 + TAX TO OVERHAUL REAR AXLE. LOUD ROARING SOUND FROM REAR WHEELS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH, WHICH SOUND INCREASES IN PITCH WITH FASTER SPEEDS. *LA

Oct 9, 2003 Power Train

FORD 1999 EXPEDITION ; ESTIMATED FROM A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT $1,899.67 + TAX TO OVERHAUL REAR AXLE. LOUD ROARING SOUND FROM REAR WHEELS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH, WHICH SOUND INCREASES IN PITCH WITH FASTER SPEEDS. *LA

Oct 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

FIRE HAZARD! MANUFACTURERS DEFECT CAUSES HEAD GASKET FAILURE RESULTING IN SEVERE PRESSURIZED OIL LEAK ONTO HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CREATING A DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD. *JB

Oct 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

FIRE HAZARD! MANUFACTURERS DEFECT CAUSES HEAD GASKET FAILURE RESULTING IN SEVERE PRESSURIZED OIL LEAK ONTO HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CREATING A DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD. *JB

Sep 24, 2003 Visibility

EXTERIOR MIRRORS BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER ARE TURNING BLACK AND NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF.

Sep 24, 2003 Visibility

EXTERIOR MIRRORS BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER ARE TURNING BLACK AND NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF.

Sep 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

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

Sep 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

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

Aug 29, 2003 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH REAR WHEEL FELL OFF WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Aug 29, 2003 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH REAR WHEEL FELL OFF WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Aug 22, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 PH FRONT AND RIGHT REAR TIRES DEVELOPED A BIG BLISTER OF 9 INCHES IN EACH TIRE. GENERAL, GRABBER AW, SIZE P255/70R16, DOT A3CU441458, DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 22, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 PH FRONT AND RIGHT REAR TIRES DEVELOPED A BIG BLISTER OF 9 INCHES IN EACH TIRE. GENERAL, GRABBER AW, SIZE P255/70R16, DOT A3CU441458, DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,330 mi

ENGINE PROBLEMS, I PURCHASED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 4X4 USED DEC. 21 2002, IN FEB 2003 I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM, HAD TO HAVE THAT REPAIRED, AFTER THAT WAS REPAIRED WHILE STILL IN THE SHOP THE MECHANIC COULDN'T GET IT TO RUN SMOOTH. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS MISSING ...

Aug 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,330 mi

ENGINE PROBLEMS, I PURCHASED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 4X4 USED DEC. 21 2002, IN FEB 2003 I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM, HAD TO HAVE THAT REPAIRED, AFTER THAT WAS REPAIRED WHILE STILL IN THE SHOP THE MECHANIC COULDN'T GET IT TO RUN SMOOTH. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS MISSING ...

Aug 7, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

A "SPACER" WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL DISINTEGRATED, AND CAUSED THE DIFFERENTIAL TO SHIFT WHICH RESULTED IN A REAR WHEEL LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE UNIT WAS COMPLETELY SEALED FOR NO REASON. THERE WAS NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED. AS THE CONSUMER IMMEDIATEL...

Aug 7, 2003 Visibility

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS HAD BLACK LINES AND SPECKS IN THEM. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT ALL THE VEHICLES WERE LIKE THAT. NOW, SOME YEARS LATER, THE BLACK FILM ON THE BACK OF THE GLASS STARTED WRINKLING AND THE BLACK SPECKS BECAME WOR...

Aug 7, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

A "SPACER" WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL DISINTEGRATED, AND CAUSED THE DIFFERENTIAL TO SHIFT WHICH RESULTED IN A REAR WHEEL LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE UNIT WAS COMPLETELY SEALED FOR NO REASON. THERE WAS NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED. AS THE CONSUMER IMMEDIATEL...

Aug 7, 2003 Visibility

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS HAD BLACK LINES AND SPECKS IN THEM. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT ALL THE VEHICLES WERE LIKE THAT. NOW, SOME YEARS LATER, THE BLACK FILM ON THE BACK OF THE GLASS STARTED WRINKLING AND THE BLACK SPECKS BECAME WOR...

Aug 6, 2003 Power Train 66,000 mi

SHIFTER CABLE BROKE. SHIFTER WAS OCCASIONALY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WHEN CAR WAS NEW, TOOK IT TO DEALER AND BECAUSE THE PROBLEM DIDN'T DEMONSTRATE ITSELF WHEN THE DEALER HAD IT, THEY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO REMEDY. 4 YEARS LATER (WHEN WARRANTY IS OUT), THE CABLE SNAPS. THE MECHANIC CALLS IN...

Aug 6, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH GAS PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR BY ITSELF,SUDDENLY ACCELERATING. CONSUMER DROVE OUT OF THE ROAD, AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH. CALLED THE TRIPLE AAA, TOWED TO GAS STATION. DEALER INSPECTED, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 6, 2003 Power Train 66,000 mi

SHIFTER CABLE BROKE. SHIFTER WAS OCCASIONALY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WHEN CAR WAS NEW, TOOK IT TO DEALER AND BECAUSE THE PROBLEM DIDN'T DEMONSTRATE ITSELF WHEN THE DEALER HAD IT, THEY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO REMEDY. 4 YEARS LATER (WHEN WARRANTY IS OUT), THE CABLE SNAPS. THE MECHANIC CALLS IN...

Aug 6, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH GAS PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR BY ITSELF,SUDDENLY ACCELERATING. CONSUMER DROVE OUT OF THE ROAD, AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH. CALLED THE TRIPLE AAA, TOWED TO GAS STATION. DEALER INSPECTED, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

99 FORD EXPEDITION SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT RIGHT CYLINDER # 2. THIS OCCURRED 10,000 MILES AFTER HAVING FORD DEALERSHIP TUNE MY VEHICLE UP. MY LOCAL MECHANIC CLAIM IT WAS A DEFECTIVE SPARK PLUG AND THAT FORD SHOULD REMEDY PROBLEM. THAT HASN'T HAPPENED AS OF YET. MY VEHICLE HAD 97,000 AT TIME OF BLOW ...

Jul 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

99 FORD EXPEDITION SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT RIGHT CYLINDER # 2. THIS OCCURRED 10,000 MILES AFTER HAVING FORD DEALERSHIP TUNE MY VEHICLE UP. MY LOCAL MECHANIC CLAIM IT WAS A DEFECTIVE SPARK PLUG AND THAT FORD SHOULD REMEDY PROBLEM. THAT HASN'T HAPPENED AS OF YET. MY VEHICLE HAD 97,000 AT TIME OF BLOW ...

Jul 24, 2003 Power Train

4WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGES SPORADICALLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED(NOTHING THEY CAN DO?) MUST STOP , DISENGAGE TRANSMISSION ,AND CYCLE TRANSFER CASE TO CLEAR.PLEASE ADVISE IF THERE IS A KNOWN RECALL AND/OR REPAIR PROCEDURE. ANY INFOMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED-THANK YOU -JAO. *AK

Jul 24, 2003 Power Train

4WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGES SPORADICALLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED(NOTHING THEY CAN DO?) MUST STOP , DISENGAGE TRANSMISSION ,AND CYCLE TRANSFER CASE TO CLEAR.PLEASE ADVISE IF THERE IS A KNOWN RECALL AND/OR REPAIR PROCEDURE. ANY INFOMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED-THANK YOU -JAO. *AK

Jul 18, 2003 Visibility

EXTERIOR MIRRORS BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER ARE TURNING BLACK AND NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF. *JB

Jul 18, 2003 Steering Crash

LTR FWD FM EDGAR A. RANGEL (TX0) RE 1999 FORD EXPEDITION INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT ON 07/11/00 WHICH RESULTED IN ONE FATALITY AND ONE INJURY. *MR PH. 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND IT WAS NOTED THE VEHICLE HAD STEERING PROBLEMS, THE STEERING WAS OVER SENSITIVE, BU...

Jul 18, 2003 Visibility

EXTERIOR MIRRORS BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER ARE TURNING BLACK AND NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF. *JB

Jul 18, 2003 Steering Crash

LTR FWD FM EDGAR A. RANGEL (TX0) RE 1999 FORD EXPEDITION INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT ON 07/11/00 WHICH RESULTED IN ONE FATALITY AND ONE INJURY. *MR PH. 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND IT WAS NOTED THE VEHICLE HAD STEERING PROBLEMS, THE STEERING WAS OVER SENSITIVE, BU...

Jul 16, 2003 Tires Crash

FAX FM EDGAR RANGEL (TX) RE FORD/FIRESTONE, HE WAS INJURED & HIS FRIEND ANGEL NAVARRETE WAS KILLED WHEN THEIR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION W/FIRESTONE TIRES ROLLED OVER DUE TO DEFECTIVE STEERING & TIRES. *MR THIS WAS A SERIOUS ROLLOVER INCIDENT IN WHICH THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND PROPERLY. *SC...

Jul 16, 2003 Steering Crash

FAX FM EDGAR RANGEL (TX) RE FORD/FIRESTONE, HE WAS INJURED & HIS FRIEND ANGEL NAVARRETE WAS KILLED WHEN THEIR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION W/FIRESTONE TIRES ROLLED OVER DUE TO DEFECTIVE STEERING & TIRES. *MR THIS WAS A SERIOUS ROLLOVER INCIDENT IN WHICH THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND PROPERLY. *SC...

Jul 16, 2003 Tires Crash

FAX FM EDGAR RANGEL (TX) RE FORD/FIRESTONE, HE WAS INJURED & HIS FRIEND ANGEL NAVARRETE WAS KILLED WHEN THEIR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION W/FIRESTONE TIRES ROLLED OVER DUE TO DEFECTIVE STEERING & TIRES. *MR THIS WAS A SERIOUS ROLLOVER INCIDENT IN WHICH THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND PROPERLY. *SC...

Jul 16, 2003 Steering Crash

FAX FM EDGAR RANGEL (TX) RE FORD/FIRESTONE, HE WAS INJURED & HIS FRIEND ANGEL NAVARRETE WAS KILLED WHEN THEIR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION W/FIRESTONE TIRES ROLLED OVER DUE TO DEFECTIVE STEERING & TIRES. *MR THIS WAS A SERIOUS ROLLOVER INCIDENT IN WHICH THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND PROPERLY. *SC...

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *T B *CB *NLM

Jul 11, 2003 Tires 67,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *AK *PH *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Visibility

BOTH SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE FADED SO BADLY THAT YOU CAN'T SEE. ALMOST INVOLVED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH PREGNANT WIFE AND 3 KIDS ON BOARD.*AK

Jul 11, 2003 Suspension Crash 64,000 mi

THE FRONT END BALL JOINT BROKE WHICH DISCONNECTED THE FRONT END AND TIRES. FORD ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BUT IT WAS LATER DEEMED IRREPARABLE DUE TO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. RECALL INFORMATION WAS RECENTLY POSTED ON THE INTERNET RELATED TO THIS FAILURE. *MR *CB *NLM

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *T B *CB *NLM

Jul 11, 2003 Tires 67,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *AK *PH *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Visibility

BOTH SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE FADED SO BADLY THAT YOU CAN'T SEE. ALMOST INVOLVED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH PREGNANT WIFE AND 3 KIDS ON BOARD.*AK

Jul 11, 2003 Suspension Crash 64,000 mi

THE FRONT END BALL JOINT BROKE WHICH DISCONNECTED THE FRONT END AND TIRES. FORD ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BUT IT WAS LATER DEEMED IRREPARABLE DUE TO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. RECALL INFORMATION WAS RECENTLY POSTED ON THE INTERNET RELATED TO THIS FAILURE. *MR *CB *NLM

Jul 2, 2003 Visibility 11,000 mi

THE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE BLACKENED. I SUSPECT THE ELECTRIC DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL WITHIN IS THE CULPRIT. THE MIRRORS ARE USELESS. I AM SURE THAT FORD IS AWARE THAT THIS IS A PERVASIVE PROBLEM, YET THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT AT THEIR EXPENSE, EVEN THOUGH IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO POOR MANUFACTURI...

Jul 2, 2003 Visibility 11,000 mi

THE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE BLACKENED. I SUSPECT THE ELECTRIC DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL WITHIN IS THE CULPRIT. THE MIRRORS ARE USELESS. I AM SURE THAT FORD IS AWARE THAT THIS IS A PERVASIVE PROBLEM, YET THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT AT THEIR EXPENSE, EVEN THOUGH IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO POOR MANUFACTURI...

Jun 26, 2003 Exterior Lighting

BOTH SIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL ARE TURNING BLACK. IN CERTAIN SPOTS THERE IS NO REFLECTION. AT NIGHT THE VISIBILITY IS VERY POOR. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Visibility

BOTH SIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL ARE TURNING BLACK. IN CERTAIN SPOTS THERE IS NO REFLECTION. AT NIGHT THE VISIBILITY IS VERY POOR. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Exterior Lighting

BOTH SIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL ARE TURNING BLACK. IN CERTAIN SPOTS THERE IS NO REFLECTION. AT NIGHT THE VISIBILITY IS VERY POOR. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Visibility

BOTH SIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL ARE TURNING BLACK. IN CERTAIN SPOTS THERE IS NO REFLECTION. AT NIGHT THE VISIBILITY IS VERY POOR. *AK

Jun 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET AT ABOUT 35,000 MILES. OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET AT ABOUT 75,000 MILES. *JB

Jun 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET AT ABOUT 35,000 MILES. OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET AT ABOUT 75,000 MILES. *JB

Jun 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE IS LEAKING GAS ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. DEALER NOTIFIED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE IS LEAKING GAS ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. DEALER NOTIFIED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY. *AK

Jun 18, 2003 Visibility 10,000 mi

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATING IN OFF POSITION. TOOK TO DEALER, ITEM CONTINUES TO OPERATOR WHEN IN THE OFF POSITION. DRY WIPE HAS RESULTED IN DAMAGED WINDSHIELD AND CONTINUOUS DAMAGE OF WIPER BLADES. *NLM

Jun 18, 2003 Visibility 10,000 mi

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATING IN OFF POSITION. TOOK TO DEALER, ITEM CONTINUES TO OPERATOR WHEN IN THE OFF POSITION. DRY WIPE HAS RESULTED IN DAMAGED WINDSHIELD AND CONTINUOUS DAMAGE OF WIPER BLADES. *NLM

Jun 13, 2003 Structure

INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY; STAYS ON EVEN WHEN KEY IS NOT IN IGNITION. WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON OR OFF, THE WOOFER MAKES A LOUD THUMPING SOUND. WOOFER INOPERABLE. RIGHT SIGN WING NEVER WORKED PROPERL...

Jun 13, 2003 Electrical System

INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY; STAYS ON EVEN WHEN KEY IS NOT IN IGNITION. WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON OR OFF, THE WOOFER MAKES A LOUD THUMPING SOUND. WOOFER INOPERABLE. RIGHT SIGN WING NEVER WORKED PROPERL...

Jun 13, 2003 Equipment

INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY; STAYS ON EVEN WHEN KEY IS NOT IN IGNITION. WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON OR OFF, THE WOOFER MAKES A LOUD THUMPING SOUND. WOOFER INOPERABLE. RIGHT SIGN WING NEVER WORKED PROPERL...

Jun 13, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY; STAYS ON EVEN WHEN KEY IS NOT IN IGNITION. WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON OR OFF, THE WOOFER MAKES A LOUD THUMPING SOUND. WOOFER INOPERABLE. RIGHT SIGN WING NEVER WORKED PROPERL...

Jun 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY; STAYS ON EVEN WHEN KEY IS NOT IN IGNITION. WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON OR OFF, THE WOOFER MAKES A LOUD THUMPING SOUND. WOOFER INOPERABLE. RIGHT SIGN WING NEVER WORKED PROPERL...

Jun 13, 2003 Suspension

THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BOLT KEEPING BREAKING OFF. IN SEPARATE OCCURRENCES THE BOLTS HAVE FALLEN OFF OR BROKEN OFF ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE. DON'T KNOW IF THE WEIGHT OF THE FRONT END IS TO MUCH FOR THE VEHICLE. THE EXPEDITION HAS BEEN DRIVER, JUST AN INCONVENIENCE AND A CONCERN. *NLM

Jun 13, 2003 Structure

INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY; STAYS ON EVEN WHEN KEY IS NOT IN IGNITION. WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON OR OFF, THE WOOFER MAKES A LOUD THUMPING SOUND. WOOFER INOPERABLE. RIGHT SIGN WING NEVER WORKED PROPERL...

Jun 13, 2003 Electrical System

INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY; STAYS ON EVEN WHEN KEY IS NOT IN IGNITION. WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON OR OFF, THE WOOFER MAKES A LOUD THUMPING SOUND. WOOFER INOPERABLE. RIGHT SIGN WING NEVER WORKED PROPERL...

Jun 13, 2003 Equipment

INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY; STAYS ON EVEN WHEN KEY IS NOT IN IGNITION. WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON OR OFF, THE WOOFER MAKES A LOUD THUMPING SOUND. WOOFER INOPERABLE. RIGHT SIGN WING NEVER WORKED PROPERL...

Jun 13, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY; STAYS ON EVEN WHEN KEY IS NOT IN IGNITION. WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON OR OFF, THE WOOFER MAKES A LOUD THUMPING SOUND. WOOFER INOPERABLE. RIGHT SIGN WING NEVER WORKED PROPERL...

Jun 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY; STAYS ON EVEN WHEN KEY IS NOT IN IGNITION. WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON OR OFF, THE WOOFER MAKES A LOUD THUMPING SOUND. WOOFER INOPERABLE. RIGHT SIGN WING NEVER WORKED PROPERL...

Jun 13, 2003 Suspension

THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BOLT KEEPING BREAKING OFF. IN SEPARATE OCCURRENCES THE BOLTS HAVE FALLEN OFF OR BROKEN OFF ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE. DON'T KNOW IF THE WEIGHT OF THE FRONT END IS TO MUCH FOR THE VEHICLE. THE EXPEDITION HAS BEEN DRIVER, JUST AN INCONVENIENCE AND A CONCERN. *NLM

Jun 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND REMAINED ON THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE DRIVE. *JB

Jun 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND REMAINED ON THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE DRIVE. *JB

Jun 3, 2003 Visibility

BOTH MIRRORS WERE SMOKING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 3, 2003 Visibility

BOTH MIRRORS WERE SMOKING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 2, 2003 Unknown

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAD ENGINE OIL LEAK AT 27,000 MILES AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE LEFT CYL HEAD GASKET. UNDER WARRANTY SO NO COST FOR ME. AT 55,000 MILES THE OIL LEAK WAS BACK AND NOW THE DEALER SAID THE HEAD WAS WARPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR $2400. DEALER SAID FORD WOULD NOT REPLACE...

Jun 2, 2003 Unknown

MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAD ENGINE OIL LEAK AT 27,000 MILES AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE LEFT CYL HEAD GASKET. UNDER WARRANTY SO NO COST FOR ME. AT 55,000 MILES THE OIL LEAK WAS BACK AND NOW THE DEALER SAID THE HEAD WAS WARPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR $2400. DEALER SAID FORD WOULD NOT REPLACE...

May 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TRITON V8 5.4L WITH 90,000 MILES SPARK PLUG PULLED OUT AND DESTROYED THE CYLINDER HEAD. I WAS TOLD BY 2 MECHANICS THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY POOR DESIGN. THERE ARE ONLY 3 THREADS HOLDING IN THE SPARK PLUG. FORD HAS ALSO UPDATED THIS PARTICULAR CYLINDER HEAD BUT HAS NOT RECALLED IT. *TT

May 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TRITON V8 5.4L WITH 90,000 MILES SPARK PLUG PULLED OUT AND DESTROYED THE CYLINDER HEAD. I WAS TOLD BY 2 MECHANICS THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY POOR DESIGN. THERE ARE ONLY 3 THREADS HOLDING IN THE SPARK PLUG. FORD HAS ALSO UPDATED THIS PARTICULAR CYLINDER HEAD BUT HAS NOT RECALLED IT. *TT

May 19, 2003 Visibility 61,000 mi

ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROLLING THE AIR BLEND DOORS LOCATED INSIDE THE AIR PLENUM HAS FAILED, AND THE PLASTIC DOOR(S) ITSELF IS CRACKED AND NON-FUNCTIONING. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DIRECT WARM AIR TO THE FRONT WINDOW TO DEBUG CAUSING DANGEROUSLY DECREASED VISION. 1999 FORD EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION. *JB

May 19, 2003 Visibility 61,000 mi

ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROLLING THE AIR BLEND DOORS LOCATED INSIDE THE AIR PLENUM HAS FAILED, AND THE PLASTIC DOOR(S) ITSELF IS CRACKED AND NON-FUNCTIONING. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DIRECT WARM AIR TO THE FRONT WINDOW TO DEBUG CAUSING DANGEROUSLY DECREASED VISION. 1999 FORD EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION. *JB

May 12, 2003 Visibility 65,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 1 YEAR AGO LAST WEEK. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE LATEST PROBLEM IS THE ONE THAT CONCERNS ME THE MOST. A FEW WEEKS AGO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT OPERATE. I COULD HEAR THE MOTOR TRYING TO OPEN THE LOCK BUT NOTHING ...

May 12, 2003 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO THE VERY COMMON SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. FROM OTHER WEBSITES I HAVE SEEN THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE AMONG EXPEDITION OWNERS. THE REPAIR COST WAS IN THE AREA OF $1800.00. FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AS A DEFECT AND YET IT HAPPENS TO P...

May 12, 2003 Visibility 65,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 1 YEAR AGO LAST WEEK. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE LATEST PROBLEM IS THE ONE THAT CONCERNS ME THE MOST. A FEW WEEKS AGO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT OPERATE. I COULD HEAR THE MOTOR TRYING TO OPEN THE LOCK BUT NOTHING ...

May 12, 2003 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO THE VERY COMMON SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. FROM OTHER WEBSITES I HAVE SEEN THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE AMONG EXPEDITION OWNERS. THE REPAIR COST WAS IN THE AREA OF $1800.00. FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AS A DEFECT AND YET IT HAPPENS TO P...

May 9, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER' VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

May 9, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER' VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

May 2, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE SPARK PLUGS WERE DEFECTIVE. *NLM

May 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

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 TH...

May 2, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE SPARK PLUGS WERE DEFECTIVE. *NLM

May 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

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 TH...

Apr 30, 2003 Unknown Or Other 37,000 mi

THE BLEND DOOR WHICH REGULATED THE HOT AND COLD AIR PASSAGE WAS DEFECTIVE. WHEN THE HEAT WAS ON, COLD AIR BLEW OUT AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN THE HEATER ON AND OFF. WHEN THE CONSUMER PRESSED THE GAS, THE BLEND DOOR SHUT AND HEAT BLEW OUT. *JB

Apr 30, 2003 Unknown Or Other 37,000 mi

THE BLEND DOOR WHICH REGULATED THE HOT AND COLD AIR PASSAGE WAS DEFECTIVE. WHEN THE HEAT WAS ON, COLD AIR BLEW OUT AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN THE HEATER ON AND OFF. WHEN THE CONSUMER PRESSED THE GAS, THE BLEND DOOR SHUT AND HEAT BLEW OUT. *JB

Apr 29, 2003 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. MR SCC *NLM

Apr 29, 2003 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. MR SCC *NLM

Apr 17, 2003 Steering

BROKEN LEFT SIDE TIE ROD RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL - PURE LUCK THAT NO ACCIDENT HAPPENED. *JB

Apr 17, 2003 Steering

BROKEN LEFT SIDE TIE ROD RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL - PURE LUCK THAT NO ACCIDENT HAPPENED. *JB

Apr 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD, FIRE ERUPTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING MASSIVE DAMAGE. *NLM

Apr 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD, FIRE ERUPTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING MASSIVE DAMAGE. *NLM

Mar 25, 2003 Electrical System 51,790 mi

WATER IN THE FUSE BOX CAUSING MANY SHORTS. THERE IS A LEAK IN THE WHEEL WELL. NO WATER IS ANY WHERE ELSE IN THE SUV. SHORTS INCLUDE, RADIO OFF AND ON, FLASHING LIGHTS ON THE DASH, ALL LIGHTS OFF ON DASH, SUV STARTER RELAY SHORTED AND TRIED TO START THE IGNITION WITHOUT ANY KEYS OR ANYONE IN THE SU...

Mar 25, 2003 Electrical System 51,790 mi

WATER IN THE FUSE BOX CAUSING MANY SHORTS. THERE IS A LEAK IN THE WHEEL WELL. NO WATER IS ANY WHERE ELSE IN THE SUV. SHORTS INCLUDE, RADIO OFF AND ON, FLASHING LIGHTS ON THE DASH, ALL LIGHTS OFF ON DASH, SUV STARTER RELAY SHORTED AND TRIED TO START THE IGNITION WITHOUT ANY KEYS OR ANYONE IN THE SU...

Mar 17, 2003 Visibility

I OWN A '99 FORD EXPEDITION-BOTH OF THE SIDE MIRRORS HAVE DETERIORATED TO THE POINT I CAN BARELY SEE OUT OF THEM DURING THE DAYTIME, AND ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF THEM AT NIGHT. I WENT BACK TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT MIRRORS DETERIORATING AND TO REPLACE ...

Mar 17, 2003 Visibility

I OWN A '99 FORD EXPEDITION-BOTH OF THE SIDE MIRRORS HAVE DETERIORATED TO THE POINT I CAN BARELY SEE OUT OF THEM DURING THE DAYTIME, AND ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF THEM AT NIGHT. I WENT BACK TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT MIRRORS DETERIORATING AND TO REPLACE ...

Mar 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,567 mi

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 SERVIC...

Mar 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,567 mi

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 SERVIC...

Mar 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,900 mi

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 ARO...

Mar 12, 2003 Visibility 26,000 mi

SIDE-VIEW MIRRORS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE DELAMINATION RESULTING IN LOSS OF COMPLETE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIEWING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THEY DID NOT REPLACE THE MIRROR CITING THAT THE MIRROR HAD NOT REACHED THE REPLACEMENT STAGE, NOW THAT ...

Mar 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,900 mi

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 ARO...

Mar 12, 2003 Visibility 26,000 mi

SIDE-VIEW MIRRORS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE DELAMINATION RESULTING IN LOSS OF COMPLETE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIEWING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THEY DID NOT REPLACE THE MIRROR CITING THAT THE MIRROR HAD NOT REACHED THE REPLACEMENT STAGE, NOW THAT ...

Mar 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,378 mi

ENGINE OIL LEAK, RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD LEAKING OIL.*JB

Mar 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,378 mi

ENGINE OIL LEAK, RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD LEAKING OIL.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Visibility

NAR 3-11-03 THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH HIS FORD EXPEDITION, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS HAVE TURNED BACK FROM THE INSIDE, THE TOP OF THE SHIFT HANDLE BROKE OFF, AND ALL THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED BEFORE A FIRESTONE RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE DEALERSHIP ...

Mar 10, 2003 Power Train

NAR 3-11-03 THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH HIS FORD EXPEDITION, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS HAVE TURNED BACK FROM THE INSIDE, THE TOP OF THE SHIFT HANDLE BROKE OFF, AND ALL THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED BEFORE A FIRESTONE RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE DEALERSHIP ...

Mar 10, 2003 Tires

NAR 3-11-03 THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH HIS FORD EXPEDITION, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS HAVE TURNED BACK FROM THE INSIDE, THE TOP OF THE SHIFT HANDLE BROKE OFF, AND ALL THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED BEFORE A FIRESTONE RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE DEALERSHIP ...

Mar 10, 2003 Visibility

NAR 3-11-03 THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH HIS FORD EXPEDITION, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS HAVE TURNED BACK FROM THE INSIDE, THE TOP OF THE SHIFT HANDLE BROKE OFF, AND ALL THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED BEFORE A FIRESTONE RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE DEALERSHIP ...

Mar 10, 2003 Power Train

NAR 3-11-03 THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH HIS FORD EXPEDITION, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS HAVE TURNED BACK FROM THE INSIDE, THE TOP OF THE SHIFT HANDLE BROKE OFF, AND ALL THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED BEFORE A FIRESTONE RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE DEALERSHIP ...

Mar 10, 2003 Tires

NAR 3-11-03 THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH HIS FORD EXPEDITION, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS HAVE TURNED BACK FROM THE INSIDE, THE TOP OF THE SHIFT HANDLE BROKE OFF, AND ALL THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED BEFORE A FIRESTONE RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE DEALERSHIP ...

Mar 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,500 mi

WE JUST BOUGHT A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH 35000 MILES. WE HAVE DRIVEN IT FOR 5000 MILES AND NOW IT NEEDS A NEW RIGHT HEAD GASKET. I'VE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. ANY ANSWERS? *NLM

Mar 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,500 mi

WE JUST BOUGHT A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH 35000 MILES. WE HAVE DRIVEN IT FOR 5000 MILES AND NOW IT NEEDS A NEW RIGHT HEAD GASKET. I'VE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. ANY ANSWERS? *NLM

Mar 6, 2003 Visibility

THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING.*JB

Mar 6, 2003 Visibility

THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING.*JB

Mar 2, 2003 Visibility

THE SIDE MIRRORS ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION ARE DETERIORATED TO THE POINT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE OTHER VEHICLES THROUGH THEM. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM FROM FORD AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BEFORE THIS CAUSES A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I MUST TRY TO FIND A WAY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM NOW BEFORE IT BECOMES ...

Mar 2, 2003 Visibility

THE SIDE MIRRORS ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION ARE DETERIORATED TO THE POINT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE OTHER VEHICLES THROUGH THEM. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM FROM FORD AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BEFORE THIS CAUSES A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I MUST TRY TO FIND A WAY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM NOW BEFORE IT BECOMES ...

Feb 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN NINE MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HIGH TENSIONER, THE OUTER STEERING TIE ROD ENDS, WHICH HAD FELL APART WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE SYSTEM, AND THE INNER TIE ROD ENDS. SCC *JB

Feb 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN NINE MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HIGH TENSIONER, THE OUTER STEERING TIE ROD ENDS, WHICH HAD FELL APART WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE SYSTEM, AND THE INNER TIE ROD ENDS. SCC *JB

Feb 28, 2003 Steering

IN NINE MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HIGH TENSIONER, THE OUTER STEERING TIE ROD ENDS, WHICH HAD FELL APART WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE SYSTEM, AND THE INNER TIE ROD ENDS. SCC *JB

Feb 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN NINE MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HIGH TENSIONER, THE OUTER STEERING TIE ROD ENDS, WHICH HAD FELL APART WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE SYSTEM, AND THE INNER TIE ROD ENDS. SCC *JB

Feb 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN NINE MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HIGH TENSIONER, THE OUTER STEERING TIE ROD ENDS, WHICH HAD FELL APART WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE SYSTEM, AND THE INNER TIE ROD ENDS. SCC *JB

Feb 28, 2003 Steering

IN NINE MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HIGH TENSIONER, THE OUTER STEERING TIE ROD ENDS, WHICH HAD FELL APART WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE SYSTEM, AND THE INNER TIE ROD ENDS. SCC *JB

Feb 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,028 mi

RECURRING OIL LEAK, RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD, FORD TRUCKS WITH 4.6 ENGINE.*JB

Feb 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,028 mi

RECURRING OIL LEAK, RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD, FORD TRUCKS WITH 4.6 ENGINE.*JB

Feb 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

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 TH...

Feb 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

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 TH...

Feb 24, 2003 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

MILEAGE LIGHTS IN DASHBOARD GO ON AND OFF, DIM AND THEN GET BRIGHT AGAIN.

Feb 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

HEATER HOSE LEAKS AT THE BACK OF THE FIREWALL, DRIPS DOWN ON TOP OF SPARK PLUGS AND SHORTS OUT SPARK PLUG & WIRE. ALSO SEE SMOKE FROM OIL BURNING FROM SAME BACK AREA. NO OIL ON THE GROUND. ALSO, SMELL ANTIFREEZE & OIL THROUGH VENTS AFTER HEATER HOSE WAS REPAIRED.

Feb 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. IT HAS HAD BOTH HEAD GASKETS ALREADY REPLACED ONCE, AND NOW THEY ARE BLOWN AGAIN. THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED ME THAT THERE IS AN ABNORMALITY IN MY ENGINE WHICH WILL CAUSE THIS PROBLEM TO CONTINUE TO RE-OCCUR UNLESS I PAY $5000 TO HAVE ...

Feb 24, 2003 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

MILEAGE LIGHTS IN DASHBOARD GO ON AND OFF, DIM AND THEN GET BRIGHT AGAIN.

Feb 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

HEATER HOSE LEAKS AT THE BACK OF THE FIREWALL, DRIPS DOWN ON TOP OF SPARK PLUGS AND SHORTS OUT SPARK PLUG & WIRE. ALSO SEE SMOKE FROM OIL BURNING FROM SAME BACK AREA. NO OIL ON THE GROUND. ALSO, SMELL ANTIFREEZE & OIL THROUGH VENTS AFTER HEATER HOSE WAS REPAIRED.

Feb 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. IT HAS HAD BOTH HEAD GASKETS ALREADY REPLACED ONCE, AND NOW THEY ARE BLOWN AGAIN. THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED ME THAT THERE IS AN ABNORMALITY IN MY ENGINE WHICH WILL CAUSE THIS PROBLEM TO CONTINUE TO RE-OCCUR UNLESS I PAY $5000 TO HAVE ...

Feb 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,230 mi

RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL. DEALER SAID NO WARRANTY TOO OLD AND TOO MANY MILES. IT'S A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH 38,000 MILES. FORD KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM SEE TSB'S. BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.

Feb 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,230 mi

RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL. DEALER SAID NO WARRANTY TOO OLD AND TOO MANY MILES. IT'S A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH 38,000 MILES. FORD KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM SEE TSB'S. BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.

Feb 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MY RECENT PURCHASE OF A USED 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH THE 4.6L V8 ENGINE, WITH LOW MILES ONLY APPROX 31,500 WHEN PURCHASED, AND AFTER ONLY ADDING 12,000 MORE MILES TO THE VECHICLE, IN WHICH WE HAVEN'T HAD THE CAR FOR A FULL YEAR, WE EXPERIENCED A BLOWN RIGHT SIDE HEAD GASKET THAT I JUST RECENTLY...

Feb 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MY RECENT PURCHASE OF A USED 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH THE 4.6L V8 ENGINE, WITH LOW MILES ONLY APPROX 31,500 WHEN PURCHASED, AND AFTER ONLY ADDING 12,000 MORE MILES TO THE VECHICLE, IN WHICH WE HAVEN'T HAD THE CAR FOR A FULL YEAR, WE EXPERIENCED A BLOWN RIGHT SIDE HEAD GASKET THAT I JUST RECENTLY...

Feb 12, 2003 Power Train 42,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AT 43,000 MILES OF 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 4 X 4 EDDIE BAUER CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.

Feb 12, 2003 Power Train 42,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AT 43,000 MILES OF 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 4 X 4 EDDIE BAUER CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.

Feb 12, 2003 Power Train 42,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AT 43,000 MILES OF 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 4 X 4 EDDIE BAUER CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.

Feb 12, 2003 Power Train 42,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AT 43,000 MILES OF 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 4 X 4 EDDIE BAUER CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.

Feb 12, 2003 Power Train 42,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AT 43,000 MILES OF 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 4 X 4 EDDIE BAUER CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.

Feb 12, 2003 Power Train 42,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AT 43,000 MILES OF 1999 FORD EXPEDITION 4 X 4 EDDIE BAUER CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.

Feb 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKES SEIZED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT MOVE.*JB

Feb 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKES SEIZED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT MOVE.*JB

Feb 6, 2003 Tires

DEFECTIVE SPARE TIRE CABLE ASSEMBLY. *DT

Feb 6, 2003 Tires

DEFECTIVE SPARE TIRE CABLE ASSEMBLY. *DT

Feb 3, 2003 Electrical System

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ALL DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT ENGAGEMENT. ALSO THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS ENGAGE ON/OFF. PH

Feb 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,011 mi

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...

Feb 3, 2003 Electrical System

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ALL DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT ENGAGEMENT. ALSO THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS ENGAGE ON/OFF. PH

Feb 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,011 mi

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...

Jan 29, 2003 Visibility 45,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE MIRRORS ARE DELAMINATING. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER CAN NOT SEE OBJECTS WITH THE MIRRORS. PH

Jan 29, 2003 Visibility 45,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE MIRRORS ARE DELAMINATING. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER CAN NOT SEE OBJECTS WITH THE MIRRORS. PH

Jan 28, 2003 Equipment 90,000 mi

1999 EXPEDITION SPARE TIRE CABLE FAILED. BROKE WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATALITY IN ANOTHER VEHICLE IF IT OCCURED AT HIGH SPEED. A TIRE SHOP WAS THE LAST TO REPLACE THE SPARE. THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. I HAVE ALW...

Jan 28, 2003 Equipment 90,000 mi

1999 EXPEDITION SPARE TIRE CABLE FAILED. BROKE WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATALITY IN ANOTHER VEHICLE IF IT OCCURED AT HIGH SPEED. A TIRE SHOP WAS THE LAST TO REPLACE THE SPARE. THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. I HAVE ALW...

Jan 25, 2003 Unknown Or Other 44,500 mi

THERE IS A RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD OIL LEAK CAUSED BY SMALL METAL CHIPS LEFT BETWEEN THE HEAD AND BLOCK DURING MANUFACTURE .FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM ,SAYS IT HAPPENED TO 1 IN 10 1999 FORD EXPEDITIONS ,AND OTHER MODELS.THEY HAVE DISMISSED MY COMPLAINT AND OFFER NO FINANCIAL ASISSTANCE.REPAIR COS...

Jan 25, 2003 Visibility 32,000 mi

EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE DETERIATING. DEAL WOULD NOT REPLACE.

Jan 25, 2003 Unknown Or Other 44,500 mi

THERE IS A RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD OIL LEAK CAUSED BY SMALL METAL CHIPS LEFT BETWEEN THE HEAD AND BLOCK DURING MANUFACTURE .FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM ,SAYS IT HAPPENED TO 1 IN 10 1999 FORD EXPEDITIONS ,AND OTHER MODELS.THEY HAVE DISMISSED MY COMPLAINT AND OFFER NO FINANCIAL ASISSTANCE.REPAIR COS...

Jan 25, 2003 Visibility 32,000 mi

EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE DETERIATING. DEAL WOULD NOT REPLACE.

Jan 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATE THAT WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING THE HEAD GASKET BLEW CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATE THAT WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING THE HEAD GASKET BLEW CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,820 mi

AN OIL LEAK ON RIGHT & LEFT BANKS OF THE 4.6L & 5.4L V8 WINSOR AND/OR ROMEO PRODUCED ENGINES COULD PRODUCE POSSIBLE OIL LEAK.CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE. FORD CORP. IS AWARE OF THIS SITUATION AND HAS ISSUED A BULLETIN ARTICLE 02-22-7 PUBLISHED 10-31-2002

Jan 23, 2003 Electrical System 93,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY WIPE WITHOUT SWITCH BEING ACTIVATED, REAR WIPERS FAIL TO WIPE AT ALL.

Jan 23, 2003 Power Train 90,000 mi

FRONT DRIVE AXLE POPS AND VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN TURNING . ALSO POPS AND SHAKES WHEN ACCELERATING/DECELERATING. POSSIBLY DUE TO DEFECTIVE SPIDER GEAR(S).

Jan 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,820 mi

AN OIL LEAK ON RIGHT & LEFT BANKS OF THE 4.6L & 5.4L V8 WINSOR AND/OR ROMEO PRODUCED ENGINES COULD PRODUCE POSSIBLE OIL LEAK.CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE. FORD CORP. IS AWARE OF THIS SITUATION AND HAS ISSUED A BULLETIN ARTICLE 02-22-7 PUBLISHED 10-31-2002

Jan 23, 2003 Electrical System 93,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY WIPE WITHOUT SWITCH BEING ACTIVATED, REAR WIPERS FAIL TO WIPE AT ALL.

Jan 23, 2003 Power Train 90,000 mi

FRONT DRIVE AXLE POPS AND VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN TURNING . ALSO POPS AND SHAKES WHEN ACCELERATING/DECELERATING. POSSIBLY DUE TO DEFECTIVE SPIDER GEAR(S).

Jan 20, 2003 Visibility

SIDE-VIEW MIRRORS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE BECOME VERY DULLED RESULTING IN LOSS OF COMPLETE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIEWING. IT APPEARS THAT SOMETHING HAS CAUSED THE SILVER IN THE MIRRORS TO DISINTEGRATE. THIS IS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND THE LOCAL DEALER AND NEITHER WOULD ...

Jan 20, 2003 Visibility

SIDE-VIEW MIRRORS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE BECOME VERY DULLED RESULTING IN LOSS OF COMPLETE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIEWING. IT APPEARS THAT SOMETHING HAS CAUSED THE SILVER IN THE MIRRORS TO DISINTEGRATE. THIS IS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND THE LOCAL DEALER AND NEITHER WOULD ...

Jan 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

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.

Jan 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

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.

Jan 8, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT FELL ONTO THE GROUND AND THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 8, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT FELL ONTO THE GROUND AND THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,200 mi

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 EXTE...

Jan 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,200 mi

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 EXTE...

Dec 31, 2002 Power Train

WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE OWNER WE KNEW VERY WELL AND ALL REGULAR MAINTANCE HAD BEEN PERFORMED ACCORDING TO FORD RECOMENDATIONS. IN 2001 WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO HAVE O-RINGS REPLACED IN TRANSMISSION BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC SHIFTING. WE HAD THE ...

Dec 31, 2002 Power Train

WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE OWNER WE KNEW VERY WELL AND ALL REGULAR MAINTANCE HAD BEEN PERFORMED ACCORDING TO FORD RECOMENDATIONS. IN 2001 WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO HAVE O-RINGS REPLACED IN TRANSMISSION BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC SHIFTING. WE HAD THE ...

Dec 27, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER COULD TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITHOUT THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS...*AK

Dec 27, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER COULD TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITHOUT THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS...*AK

Dec 26, 2002 Power Train 86,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A THREE MONTH CHECK UP AND SAME CABLES WERE REPLACED AND TWO DAYS AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. TS *TT

Dec 26, 2002 Power Train 86,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A THREE MONTH CHECK UP AND SAME CABLES WERE REPLACED AND TWO DAYS AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. TS *TT

Dec 24, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES HIS MIRRORS ARE GETTING DARK STAINS ON THEM, WHICH IMPAIRS HIS VISION. ALSO THE MIRROR PART IS FLAKING AWAY. TS

Dec 24, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES HIS MIRRORS ARE GETTING DARK STAINS ON THEM, WHICH IMPAIRS HIS VISION. ALSO THE MIRROR PART IS FLAKING AWAY. TS

Dec 11, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES' THE VEHICLES DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE, SIDE VIEW MIRRORS HAVE DEVELOPED A SCRATCHY CLOUDY LOOKING. CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY BEHIND VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Dec 11, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES' THE VEHICLES DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE, SIDE VIEW MIRRORS HAVE DEVELOPED A SCRATCHY CLOUDY LOOKING. CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY BEHIND VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Dec 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

NO SUMMARY. DT

Dec 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

NO SUMMARY. DT

Dec 5, 2002 Wheels

DEALER REPLACED ALL RECALLED TIRES INCLUDING SPARE. A FEW MONTHS LATER I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND FELT THE VEHICLE "JUMP UP" AND MOVE TO THE RIGHT. I LOOKED BACK AND THE SPARE TIRE HAD FALLEN OUT FROM UNDER IT. THE TIRE WAS BRAND NEW BUT HAD RUB MARKS ALL THE WAY AROUND LIKE IT...

Dec 5, 2002 Wheels

DEALER REPLACED ALL RECALLED TIRES INCLUDING SPARE. A FEW MONTHS LATER I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND FELT THE VEHICLE "JUMP UP" AND MOVE TO THE RIGHT. I LOOKED BACK AND THE SPARE TIRE HAD FALLEN OUT FROM UNDER IT. THE TIRE WAS BRAND NEW BUT HAD RUB MARKS ALL THE WAY AROUND LIKE IT...

Dec 4, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH IN A HEAD ON COLLISION NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UPON VEHICLE IMPACT. NO POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 4, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH IN A HEAD ON COLLISION NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UPON VEHICLE IMPACT. NO POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OWNER NOTICED A BURNING SMELL ENTERING THE COMPARTMENT. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE HAS A CYLINDER FAILING CAUSING A LEAKAGE OF OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE OWNER IS AWARE THAT THE MANUFACTURE HAS (3) TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS THE INDICATE THIS TYPE OF FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS....

Dec 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OWNER NOTICED A BURNING SMELL ENTERING THE COMPARTMENT. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE HAS A CYLINDER FAILING CAUSING A LEAKAGE OF OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE OWNER IS AWARE THAT THE MANUFACTURE HAS (3) TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS THE INDICATE THIS TYPE OF FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS....

Nov 29, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OFF FROM A STOP AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF LIKE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS PRESSING ON GAS PEDAL. THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTED IN A CRASH, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *PH...*AK

Nov 29, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OFF FROM A STOP AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF LIKE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS PRESSING ON GAS PEDAL. THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTED IN A CRASH, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *PH...*AK

Nov 26, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE REAR VIEW WINDOWS OVER TIME BECOME SCRATCHED AND SPIEDERY LOOKING. CONSUMER CAN HARDLY SEE THE ROAD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 26, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE REAR VIEW WINDOWS OVER TIME BECOME SCRATCHED AND SPIEDERY LOOKING. CONSUMER CAN HARDLY SEE THE ROAD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 22, 2002 Tires

EXTREME FISH TAILING, LOSS OF TRACTION IN ANY TYPE OF WET CONDITION!! DT

Nov 22, 2002 Tires

EXTREME FISH TAILING, LOSS OF TRACTION IN ANY TYPE OF WET CONDITION!! DT

Nov 20, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ENGINE SPUTTERED WHILE AT A STOP, CONSUMER APPLIED MORE GAS TO KEEP VEHICLE RUNNING. ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE, IT HIT A GOUP OF TREES.(SPEED UNKNOWN) CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES TO HER BACK. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. TS

Nov 20, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ENGINE SPUTTERED WHILE AT A STOP, CONSUMER APPLIED MORE GAS TO KEEP VEHICLE RUNNING. ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE, IT HIT A GOUP OF TREES.(SPEED UNKNOWN) CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES TO HER BACK. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. TS

Oct 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING APPROX 70MPH W/CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE ENGINE'S HEAD GASKET "BLEW" CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. TS

Oct 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING APPROX 70MPH W/CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE ENGINE'S HEAD GASKET "BLEW" CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. TS

Oct 21, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MECHANISMS ENGAGE ON AND OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED (NOTHING THEY CAN DO) PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 21, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MECHANISMS ENGAGE ON AND OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED (NOTHING THEY CAN DO) PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Oct 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Oct 3, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE CAR IN PARK AND KEYS OUT OF IGNITION A 4 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO PULL THE SHIFTER DOWN TO LOW GEAR CAUSING THE TRUCK TO ROLL BACK. NLM

Oct 3, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE CAR IN PARK AND KEYS OUT OF IGNITION A 4 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO PULL THE SHIFTER DOWN TO LOW GEAR CAUSING THE TRUCK TO ROLL BACK. NLM

Sep 30, 2002 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS SELF ACTIVATES. OCCURENCE IS MORE COMMON WHEN TURNING CORNERS. MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH USING TURN SIGNAL. IF I RECALL CORRECTLY, DURING EARLY MONTH OF OWNERSHIP, FORD NOTIFIED ME OF SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN AND HAD THIS AND THE T...

Sep 30, 2002 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS SELF ACTIVATES. OCCURENCE IS MORE COMMON WHEN TURNING CORNERS. MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH USING TURN SIGNAL. IF I RECALL CORRECTLY, DURING EARLY MONTH OF OWNERSHIP, FORD NOTIFIED ME OF SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN AND HAD THIS AND THE T...

Sep 24, 2002 Unknown Or Other Crash

I WAS SLOWLY BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE BEHIND THE OFFICE BUILDING THAT I WORK AT GOING APPROXIMATELY 4 TO 5 MPH (JUST CRAWLING). I HAVE BEEN BACKING INTO THE SAME AREA FOR OVER 15 YEARS. AS I LIGHTLY STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE LURCHED BACKWARDS HITTING THE BUILDING SQUARELY CAUSING EXTEN...

Sep 24, 2002 Unknown Or Other Crash

I WAS SLOWLY BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE BEHIND THE OFFICE BUILDING THAT I WORK AT GOING APPROXIMATELY 4 TO 5 MPH (JUST CRAWLING). I HAVE BEEN BACKING INTO THE SAME AREA FOR OVER 15 YEARS. AS I LIGHTLY STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE LURCHED BACKWARDS HITTING THE BUILDING SQUARELY CAUSING EXTEN...

Sep 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARPING ON INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARPING ON INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. WHEN I CONTACTED BIRD-KULGEN FORD, WES TOLD ME IT WAS AN EMMISSION PROBLEM AND A COMPUTER CHECK WOULD NEED TO BE DONE. IT WAS AND THE COMPUTER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM... NOW THEY ARE IN TRIAL AND ERROR AND LABOR INTENSIVE TIME...JUST BEGAN TO...

Sep 17, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. WHEN I CONTACTED BIRD-KULGEN FORD, WES TOLD ME IT WAS AN EMMISSION PROBLEM AND A COMPUTER CHECK WOULD NEED TO BE DONE. IT WAS AND THE COMPUTER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM... NOW THEY ARE IN TRIAL AND ERROR AND LABOR INTENSIVE TIME...JUST BEGAN TO...

Sep 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. WHEN I CONTACTED BIRD-KULGEN FORD, WES TOLD ME IT WAS AN EMMISSION PROBLEM AND A COMPUTER CHECK WOULD NEED TO BE DONE. IT WAS AND THE COMPUTER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM... NOW THEY ARE IN TRIAL AND ERROR AND LABOR INTENSIVE TIME...JUST BEGAN TO...

Sep 17, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. WHEN I CONTACTED BIRD-KULGEN FORD, WES TOLD ME IT WAS AN EMMISSION PROBLEM AND A COMPUTER CHECK WOULD NEED TO BE DONE. IT WAS AND THE COMPUTER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM... NOW THEY ARE IN TRIAL AND ERROR AND LABOR INTENSIVE TIME...JUST BEGAN TO...

Sep 16, 2002 Visibility

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON 9/8/2002. I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMING ON WHILE RIDING DOWN THE ROAD, AND ALSO WHEN I TURN ON THE TURN SIGNALS. IT IS VERY EMBARRASING WHEN OTHER PEOPLE ARE LOOKING AT THIS HAPPENING TO A DRY WINDSHIELD. I HAD IT IN THE SHOP ON 9/13/2002 AND I WA...

Sep 16, 2002 Visibility

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON 9/8/2002. I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMING ON WHILE RIDING DOWN THE ROAD, AND ALSO WHEN I TURN ON THE TURN SIGNALS. IT IS VERY EMBARRASING WHEN OTHER PEOPLE ARE LOOKING AT THIS HAPPENING TO A DRY WINDSHIELD. I HAD IT IN THE SHOP ON 9/13/2002 AND I WA...

Sep 10, 2002 Tires

AFTER READING A LOCAL NEWSPAPER AND READING ARTICLES THROUGH THE WEBSITE REGARDING THE RECALL OF CERTAIN TIRES DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE TIRES ON HIS 99' FORD EXPEDITION (GRABBER AW P255 70 R16). THE COSUMER HAD SIMILAR TREAD SEPARATION PROBLEMS THAT EXISTED WIT...

Sep 10, 2002 Tires

AFTER READING A LOCAL NEWSPAPER AND READING ARTICLES THROUGH THE WEBSITE REGARDING THE RECALL OF CERTAIN TIRES DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE TIRES ON HIS 99' FORD EXPEDITION (GRABBER AW P255 70 R16). THE COSUMER HAD SIMILAR TREAD SEPARATION PROBLEMS THAT EXISTED WIT...

Sep 4, 2002 Structure

THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A POPPING/RUMBLING NOISE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS REVERSED OR IF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD FIXED THE PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO HEAR A NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TI...

Sep 4, 2002 Suspension

THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A POPPING/RUMBLING NOISE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS REVERSED OR IF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD FIXED THE PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO HEAR A NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TI...

Sep 4, 2002 Steering

THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A POPPING/RUMBLING NOISE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS REVERSED OR IF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD FIXED THE PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO HEAR A NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TI...

Sep 4, 2002 Structure

THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A POPPING/RUMBLING NOISE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS REVERSED OR IF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD FIXED THE PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO HEAR A NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TI...

Sep 4, 2002 Suspension

THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A POPPING/RUMBLING NOISE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS REVERSED OR IF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD FIXED THE PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO HEAR A NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TI...

Sep 4, 2002 Steering

THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A POPPING/RUMBLING NOISE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS REVERSED OR IF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD FIXED THE PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO HEAR A NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TI...

Sep 3, 2002 Power Train

AGAIN, I AM NOT HAVING TO INSTALL ANOTHER TORQUE CONVERTER TOMORROW. MY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT TO YOU WAS FOR THE FIRST TORQUE CONVERTER INSTALLED WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. MY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT HAS ALL THE NECESSARY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS CAR. WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO GET SOME KIND OF...

Sep 3, 2002 Power Train

AGAIN, I AM NOT HAVING TO INSTALL ANOTHER TORQUE CONVERTER TOMORROW. MY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT TO YOU WAS FOR THE FIRST TORQUE CONVERTER INSTALLED WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. MY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT HAS ALL THE NECESSARY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS CAR. WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO GET SOME KIND OF...

Aug 28, 2002 Power Train

SHIFT CABLE BROKE IN HALF, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE.*AK*JB

Aug 28, 2002 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE CABLE AT LEFT REAR TIRE BROKE, CAUSING THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *SLC

Aug 28, 2002 Power Train

SHIFT CABLE BROKE IN HALF, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE.*AK*JB

Aug 28, 2002 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE CABLE AT LEFT REAR TIRE BROKE, CAUSING THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *SLC

Aug 27, 2002 Exterior Lighting 61,000 mi

EXTERIOR MIRROR IS PEELING, CAUSING ALMOST ZERO VISIBILITY.*AK THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. THESE MIRRORS ARE HEATED WITH THE TURN SIGNALS EMBEDDED. *JG

Aug 27, 2002 Exterior Lighting 61,000 mi

EXTERIOR MIRROR IS PEELING, CAUSING ALMOST ZERO VISIBILITY.*AK THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. THESE MIRRORS ARE HEATED WITH THE TURN SIGNALS EMBEDDED. *JG

Aug 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS RETURNING FROM KANSAS CITY, MO. TO WOODBRIDGE, VA., TRAVELING ON I-70E AT THE 51 MM IN INDIANA. MY VEHICLE WAS SET ON CRUISE JUST UNDER 70 MPH. (69 MPH APPROX.) SUDDENLY I FELT A VIBRATION AND SOUND THAT RESEMBLED DRIVING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS! THERE ALSO WAS IMMEDIATE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING,...

Aug 25, 2002 Suspension

I WAS RETURNING FROM KANSAS CITY, MO. TO WOODBRIDGE, VA., TRAVELING ON I-70E AT THE 51 MM IN INDIANA. MY VEHICLE WAS SET ON CRUISE JUST UNDER 70 MPH. (69 MPH APPROX.) SUDDENLY I FELT A VIBRATION AND SOUND THAT RESEMBLED DRIVING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS! THERE ALSO WAS IMMEDIATE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING,...

Aug 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS RETURNING FROM KANSAS CITY, MO. TO WOODBRIDGE, VA., TRAVELING ON I-70E AT THE 51 MM IN INDIANA. MY VEHICLE WAS SET ON CRUISE JUST UNDER 70 MPH. (69 MPH APPROX.) SUDDENLY I FELT A VIBRATION AND SOUND THAT RESEMBLED DRIVING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS! THERE ALSO WAS IMMEDIATE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING,...

Aug 25, 2002 Suspension

I WAS RETURNING FROM KANSAS CITY, MO. TO WOODBRIDGE, VA., TRAVELING ON I-70E AT THE 51 MM IN INDIANA. MY VEHICLE WAS SET ON CRUISE JUST UNDER 70 MPH. (69 MPH APPROX.) SUDDENLY I FELT A VIBRATION AND SOUND THAT RESEMBLED DRIVING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS! THERE ALSO WAS IMMEDIATE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING,...

Aug 21, 2002 Power Train

STARTED MAKING VIBRATION SOUNDS( THOUGHT WAS ROAD NOISE). VIBRATION BECAME LOUDER AND I TOOK IT TO TRUSTED MECHANIC AT AAMCO WHO TOLD ME THAT THE FORD CAR I BOUGHT HAD PROBLEMS WITH THAT PARTICULAR TRANSMISSION AND THAT AN EXPENSIVE FLUID CALLED MERCHRON 5(VERY EXPENSIVE FLUID) WAS TO BE PUT INTO TH...

Aug 21, 2002 Power Train

STARTED MAKING VIBRATION SOUNDS( THOUGHT WAS ROAD NOISE). VIBRATION BECAME LOUDER AND I TOOK IT TO TRUSTED MECHANIC AT AAMCO WHO TOLD ME THAT THE FORD CAR I BOUGHT HAD PROBLEMS WITH THAT PARTICULAR TRANSMISSION AND THAT AN EXPENSIVE FLUID CALLED MERCHRON 5(VERY EXPENSIVE FLUID) WAS TO BE PUT INTO TH...

Aug 3, 2002 Visibility

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER MIRRORS HAVE REFLECTIVE COATING PEALING OFF THE MIRRORS CAUSING SOME DISTORTION IN THE MIRROR WHEN SUNLIGHT REFLECT IN MIRRORS. MANUFACTURE CONTACTED AND REFFERED BACK TO REGIONAL WARRANTY SERVICE. CAR MILAGE BEYOND WARRANTY WOULD ONLY COVER PORTION OF REPLACEMENT COST. REJ...

Aug 3, 2002 Visibility

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER MIRRORS HAVE REFLECTIVE COATING PEALING OFF THE MIRRORS CAUSING SOME DISTORTION IN THE MIRROR WHEN SUNLIGHT REFLECT IN MIRRORS. MANUFACTURE CONTACTED AND REFFERED BACK TO REGIONAL WARRANTY SERVICE. CAR MILAGE BEYOND WARRANTY WOULD ONLY COVER PORTION OF REPLACEMENT COST. REJ...

Jul 24, 2002 Power Train Crash

AFTER PLACING VEHICLE INTO PARK AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AN RAN INTO CONSUMER'S HOME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Suspension

"SWAY BAR BOLTS" THAT CONNECT WHEEL TO FRAME ARE MISSING ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT WHEELS. CONSUMER HEARD NOISE WITH TIRES AND INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Power Train Crash

AFTER PLACING VEHICLE INTO PARK AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AN RAN INTO CONSUMER'S HOME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Suspension

"SWAY BAR BOLTS" THAT CONNECT WHEEL TO FRAME ARE MISSING ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT WHEELS. CONSUMER HEARD NOISE WITH TIRES AND INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 23, 2002 Suspension

TRAVELING APPROX. 25 MILES PER HOUR, VEHICLE STEERING FAILED DUE TO BROKEN TIE ROD ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND BROKEN STABILIZER BAR ON DRIVER SIDE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT DEALERS TWICE IN PREVIOUS WEEK FOR ALL 4 TIRES TO BE BALANCED AND FOR STEERING VIBRATION. *AK

Jul 23, 2002 Steering

TRAVELING APPROX. 25 MILES PER HOUR, VEHICLE STEERING FAILED DUE TO BROKEN TIE ROD ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND BROKEN STABILIZER BAR ON DRIVER SIDE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT DEALERS TWICE IN PREVIOUS WEEK FOR ALL 4 TIRES TO BE BALANCED AND FOR STEERING VIBRATION. *AK

Jul 23, 2002 Suspension

TRAVELING APPROX. 25 MILES PER HOUR, VEHICLE STEERING FAILED DUE TO BROKEN TIE ROD ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND BROKEN STABILIZER BAR ON DRIVER SIDE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT DEALERS TWICE IN PREVIOUS WEEK FOR ALL 4 TIRES TO BE BALANCED AND FOR STEERING VIBRATION. *AK

Jul 23, 2002 Steering

TRAVELING APPROX. 25 MILES PER HOUR, VEHICLE STEERING FAILED DUE TO BROKEN TIE ROD ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND BROKEN STABILIZER BAR ON DRIVER SIDE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT DEALERS TWICE IN PREVIOUS WEEK FOR ALL 4 TIRES TO BE BALANCED AND FOR STEERING VIBRATION. *AK

Jul 17, 2002 Visibility

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE DISTORTED AND CAUSE SEVERE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 17, 2002 Visibility

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE DISTORTED AND CAUSE SEVERE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Visibility

FROM BOTH REAR VIEW MIRRORS REFLECTION IS COMING OFF, LEAVING MIRRORS BLACK. UNABLE TO SEE OUT OFF THEM. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Visibility

FROM BOTH REAR VIEW MIRRORS REFLECTION IS COMING OFF, LEAVING MIRRORS BLACK. UNABLE TO SEE OUT OFF THEM. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 3, 2002 Electrical System

THE ENGINE STARTS NORMALLY AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED BUT DIES WHEN I SHIFT INTO GEAR. AFTER THE FIRST FAILURE, THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED DIAGNOSTICS. THE TESTS DID NOT SHOW ANY ABNORMALITIES. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE FAULTY PART THEREFORE COULD NOT REPLAC...

Jul 3, 2002 Electrical System

THE ENGINE STARTS NORMALLY AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED BUT DIES WHEN I SHIFT INTO GEAR. AFTER THE FIRST FAILURE, THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED DIAGNOSTICS. THE TESTS DID NOT SHOW ANY ABNORMALITIES. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE FAULTY PART THEREFORE COULD NOT REPLAC...

Jun 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Jun 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Jun 13, 2002 Power Train

VIBRATING FEELS LIKE FROM RR RIGHT SIDE, AT SPEEDS OF 50-60 MPH, DRIVESHAFT REPLACED 2 TIMES, FIXED SLIPPED YOKE 1 TIME, UNIVERSAL REPLACED BY PRIVATE GARAGE TRYING TO REPAIR PROBLEM AND FROD DEALER PAID FOR REPAIR BUT THIS DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. REAR TRANSFER CASE HAS BEGUN TO LEAK, FIXED ONCE IN F...

Jun 13, 2002 Power Train

VIBRATING FEELS LIKE FROM RR RIGHT SIDE, AT SPEEDS OF 50-60 MPH, DRIVESHAFT REPLACED 2 TIMES, FIXED SLIPPED YOKE 1 TIME, UNIVERSAL REPLACED BY PRIVATE GARAGE TRYING TO REPAIR PROBLEM AND FROD DEALER PAID FOR REPAIR BUT THIS DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. REAR TRANSFER CASE HAS BEGUN TO LEAK, FIXED ONCE IN F...

Jun 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET NEEDS REPLACING. HEADGASKET IS LEAKING OIL. DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL. *AK *YH

Jun 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET NEEDS REPLACING. HEADGASKET IS LEAKING OIL. DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL. *AK *YH

Jun 6, 2002 Visibility

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE DISCOLORED AND CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 6, 2002 Visibility

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE DISCOLORED AND CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

May 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

May 20, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE STILL IN PARK AND TRYING TO START UP VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD, CAUSING A LITTLE CRASH. *AK

May 20, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE STILL IN PARK AND TRYING TO START UP VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD, CAUSING A LITTLE CRASH. *AK

May 15, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS NOISE OCCURRING. DEALER STATES VULTURE CLIPS NEED TO BE REPLACED ON WHEEL BEARINGS.*AK

May 15, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS NOISE OCCURRING. DEALER STATES VULTURE CLIPS NEED TO BE REPLACED ON WHEEL BEARINGS.*AK

Apr 29, 2002 Power Train

WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT'S SLIPPING. CAUSE UNKNOWN PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Apr 29, 2002 Power Train

WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT'S SLIPPING. CAUSE UNKNOWN PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Apr 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Apr 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Apr 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 23, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 TO 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, AND VEHICLE FLIPPED 3 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 TO 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, AND VEHICLE FLIPPED 3 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 18, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT THEY HIT A TREE HEAD ON AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT THEY HIT A TREE HEAD ON AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

UNEXPLAINED FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED AND UNATTENDED AT THE TIME. NO COMPONENTS WERE ON OR IN OPERATION. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

UNEXPLAINED FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED AND UNATTENDED AT THE TIME. NO COMPONENTS WERE ON OR IN OPERATION. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

UNEXPLAINED FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED AND UNATTENDED AT THE TIME. NO COMPONENTS WERE ON OR IN OPERATION. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

UNEXPLAINED FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED AND UNATTENDED AT THE TIME. NO COMPONENTS WERE ON OR IN OPERATION. NLM

Apr 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Apr 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Apr 8, 2002 Power Train Crash

I DROVE INTO THE DRIVEWAY, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND REMOVED THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION. MY 2 YEAR OLD CHILD CLIMBED INTO THE FRONT SEAT AND PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. THE CAR ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND HIT A VAN AT THE BOTTOM. I JUMPED IN AS THE CAR WAS ROLLING BUT COULD NOT STOP THE CAR IN TIME. ...

Apr 8, 2002 Power Train Crash

I DROVE INTO THE DRIVEWAY, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND REMOVED THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION. MY 2 YEAR OLD CHILD CLIMBED INTO THE FRONT SEAT AND PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. THE CAR ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND HIT A VAN AT THE BOTTOM. I JUMPED IN AS THE CAR WAS ROLLING BUT COULD NOT STOP THE CAR IN TIME. ...

Mar 21, 2002 Wheels

AFTER HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT WHEEL STUDS WERE BROKEN. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT COMPLY WITH RECALL 99V099000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 21, 2002 Wheels

AFTER HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT WHEEL STUDS WERE BROKEN. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT COMPLY WITH RECALL 99V099000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 14, 2002 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF. WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. STILL DOES IT.*AK

Mar 14, 2002 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF. WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. STILL DOES IT.*AK

Mar 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Mar 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Mar 6, 2002 Visibility

EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS THAT HAVE TURN SIGNALS FLASH INSIDE OF THEM ARE STARTING TO DETERIORATE, MAKING VISIBILITY DIFFICULT. *AK

Mar 6, 2002 Visibility

EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS THAT HAVE TURN SIGNALS FLASH INSIDE OF THEM ARE STARTING TO DETERIORATE, MAKING VISIBILITY DIFFICULT. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A LOW RECURRING BEEP WHEN DRIVING. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A LOW RECURRING BEEP WHEN DRIVING. *AK

Mar 4, 2002 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS ARE CORRODING, WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR NIGHT DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 4, 2002 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS ARE CORRODING, WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR NIGHT DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 1, 2002 Seat Belts

WE ARE UNABLE TO SAFELY, AND SNUGLY SECURE ANY TYPE OF CHILD SEAT OTHER THAN AN INFANT SEAT IN THE CENTER POSITION. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECEIVINGEND IS TOO FAR FORWARD TO ALLOW A CAR SEAT TO BE SECURED TIGHTLY. FORD DOES NOT HAVE A SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM AND IT RENDERS THE EXPEDITION UNSAFE FOR ...

Mar 1, 2002 Seat Belts

WE ARE UNABLE TO SAFELY, AND SNUGLY SECURE ANY TYPE OF CHILD SEAT OTHER THAN AN INFANT SEAT IN THE CENTER POSITION. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECEIVINGEND IS TOO FAR FORWARD TO ALLOW A CAR SEAT TO BE SECURED TIGHTLY. FORD DOES NOT HAVE A SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM AND IT RENDERS THE EXPEDITION UNSAFE FOR ...

Feb 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 12, 2002 Seat Belts

THE CENTER SEAT BELT IS INCAPABLE OF RESTRAINING ANY CAR SEAT SNUGGLY. I HAVE CONTACTED MY FORD DEALER AND FORD, AND THEY HAVE NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. NO ONE I KNOW HAS BEEN ABLW TO GET A CHILD SEAT IN THIS CENTER POSITION SECURELY. PLEASE HELP! *AK

Feb 12, 2002 Seat Belts

THE CENTER SEAT BELT IS INCAPABLE OF RESTRAINING ANY CAR SEAT SNUGGLY. I HAVE CONTACTED MY FORD DEALER AND FORD, AND THEY HAVE NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. NO ONE I KNOW HAS BEEN ABLW TO GET A CHILD SEAT IN THIS CENTER POSITION SECURELY. PLEASE HELP! *AK

Feb 5, 2002 Visibility

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE SEVERELY FADED AND CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE PROPERLY. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 5, 2002 Visibility

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE SEVERELY FADED AND CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE PROPERLY. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 24, 2002 Equipment

RETAINING CABLE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE SNUG AGAINST UNDERCARRIAGE FAILED IN APPARENT OVERLOAD; CABLE WAS SEPARATED AT POINT WHERE IT ATTACHED TO METALLIC END KEEPER, AND WHERE IT PASSES THRU CROSSPIECE THAT APPLIES PRESSURE TO TIRE RIM. CRANK MECHANISM WHICH JACK HANDLE ATTACHES TO AND IS USED TO RA...

Jan 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 M...

Jan 24, 2002 Equipment

RETAINING CABLE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE SNUG AGAINST UNDERCARRIAGE FAILED IN APPARENT OVERLOAD; CABLE WAS SEPARATED AT POINT WHERE IT ATTACHED TO METALLIC END KEEPER, AND WHERE IT PASSES THRU CROSSPIECE THAT APPLIES PRESSURE TO TIRE RIM. CRANK MECHANISM WHICH JACK HANDLE ATTACHES TO AND IS USED TO RA...

Jan 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 M...

Jan 22, 2002 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATE EXTREMELY INTERMITENTLY. *AK

Jan 22, 2002 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATE EXTREMELY INTERMITENTLY. *AK

Jan 21, 2002 Suspension

BOTH FRONT STABILIZER LINKS BROKEN AND MISSING. THIS IS THE THIRD FORD EXPIDITION OWNED PERSONALLY OR BY OUR FIRM THAT HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE.*AK

Jan 21, 2002 Suspension

BOTH FRONT STABILIZER LINKS BROKEN AND MISSING. THIS IS THE THIRD FORD EXPIDITION OWNED PERSONALLY OR BY OUR FIRM THAT HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE.*AK

Jan 18, 2002 Tires

PE0 20; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS/ GOT OUT OF CAR, AND LOOKED AT THE TIRES. NOTICED THAT FRONT TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT. *AK

Jan 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS WHILE SITTING IN A NOSE DOWN POSTION FOR LESS THAN 2 MINUTES WHEN 1/3 OF TANK OR LESS. DEALER AND MANUFACTUER INDICATE KNOWN PROBLEM IN DESIGN, BUT NO FIX AT THIS TIME. ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. *AK

Jan 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS WHILE SITTING IN A NOSE DOWN POSTION FOR LESS THAN 2 MINUTES WHEN 1/3 OF TANK OR LESS. DEALER AND MANUFACTUER INDICATE KNOWN PROBLEM IN DESIGN, BUT NO FIX AT THIS TIME. ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. *AK

Jan 18, 2002 Tires

PE0 20; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS/ GOT OUT OF CAR, AND LOOKED AT THE TIRES. NOTICED THAT FRONT TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT. *AK

Jan 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS WHILE SITTING IN A NOSE DOWN POSTION FOR LESS THAN 2 MINUTES WHEN 1/3 OF TANK OR LESS. DEALER AND MANUFACTUER INDICATE KNOWN PROBLEM IN DESIGN, BUT NO FIX AT THIS TIME. ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. *AK

Jan 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS WHILE SITTING IN A NOSE DOWN POSTION FOR LESS THAN 2 MINUTES WHEN 1/3 OF TANK OR LESS. DEALER AND MANUFACTUER INDICATE KNOWN PROBLEM IN DESIGN, BUT NO FIX AT THIS TIME. ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. *AK

Jan 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS WITHIN 2 MINUTES ON A NOSE DOWN INCLINE WITH 1/3 OF TANK OF FUEL AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART. IT IS AS IF IT RUNS OUT OF FUEL.

Jan 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS WITHIN 2 MINUTES ON A NOSE DOWN INCLINE WITH 1/3 OF TANK OF FUEL AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART. IT IS AS IF IT RUNS OUT OF FUEL.

Jan 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 INFORME...

Jan 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 INFORME...

Jan 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE ACCELERATING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE TIRES SLIPPED IN "SLUSH" (WET-SNOW). THEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE OR STOP ACCELERATION WHILE THE TIRES WERE SPINNING AND SLIDING IN THE "SLUSH". VEHICLE WAS STO...

Jan 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE ACCELERATING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE TIRES SLIPPED IN "SLUSH" (WET-SNOW). THEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE OR STOP ACCELERATION WHILE THE TIRES WERE SPINNING AND SLIDING IN THE "SLUSH". VEHICLE WAS STO...

Jan 7, 2002 Electrical System

HAD SPARK PLUG COIL GO OUT ON #4 CYLINDER, SHAKES AT HIGHER SPEEDS TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY BURNING OIL SMELL AFTER YOU DRIVE IT HAD IT TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND THEY "COULDNT LOCATE A LEAK " ( MAYBE THERE TECHS SHOULD READ THESE TSB'S?) FINALLY RECONIZED AS BAD HEAD AND GASKET REPLACED STILL WAS LEAKIN...

Jan 7, 2002 Tires

HAD SPARK PLUG COIL GO OUT ON #4 CYLINDER, SHAKES AT HIGHER SPEEDS TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY BURNING OIL SMELL AFTER YOU DRIVE IT HAD IT TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND THEY "COULDNT LOCATE A LEAK " ( MAYBE THERE TECHS SHOULD READ THESE TSB'S?) FINALLY RECONIZED AS BAD HEAD AND GASKET REPLACED STILL WAS LEAKIN...

Jan 7, 2002 Electrical System

HAD SPARK PLUG COIL GO OUT ON #4 CYLINDER, SHAKES AT HIGHER SPEEDS TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY BURNING OIL SMELL AFTER YOU DRIVE IT HAD IT TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND THEY "COULDNT LOCATE A LEAK " ( MAYBE THERE TECHS SHOULD READ THESE TSB'S?) FINALLY RECONIZED AS BAD HEAD AND GASKET REPLACED STILL WAS LEAKIN...

Jan 7, 2002 Tires

HAD SPARK PLUG COIL GO OUT ON #4 CYLINDER, SHAKES AT HIGHER SPEEDS TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY BURNING OIL SMELL AFTER YOU DRIVE IT HAD IT TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND THEY "COULDNT LOCATE A LEAK " ( MAYBE THERE TECHS SHOULD READ THESE TSB'S?) FINALLY RECONIZED AS BAD HEAD AND GASKET REPLACED STILL WAS LEAKIN...

Dec 12, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE MAKES GRINDING NOISE AND LURCHES UPON ACCELERATION UP HILLS. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE FIRST BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER IN 11/00. RECENTLY BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER THE DAY AFTER THE PROBLEM BECAME EVIDENT UPON ACCELERATION ON FLAT ROAD. *AK

Dec 12, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE MAKES GRINDING NOISE AND LURCHES UPON ACCELERATION UP HILLS. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE FIRST BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER IN 11/00. RECENTLY BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER THE DAY AFTER THE PROBLEM BECAME EVIDENT UPON ACCELERATION ON FLAT ROAD. *AK

Nov 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL. ALSO, EVERY TWO WEEKS CONUSMER HAS TO ADD A QUART OF OIL. ALSO, FUMES OF OIL BURNING GO INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Nov 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL. ALSO, EVERY TWO WEEKS CONUSMER HAS TO ADD A QUART OF OIL. ALSO, FUMES OF OIL BURNING GO INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Nov 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Nov 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Nov 20, 2001 Suspension

STABILIZER LINKS MISSING BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE. DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY BECAME MISSING. *AK

Nov 20, 2001 Suspension

STABILIZER LINKS MISSING BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE. DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY BECAME MISSING. *AK

Nov 7, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 45MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDERS, AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT REAR INNER TIRE SEPARATED. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT, 25575R15. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 7, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 45MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDERS, AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT REAR INNER TIRE SEPARATED. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT, 25575R15. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 31, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, LEFT INNER TIE ROD END BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK *YH

Oct 31, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, LEFT INNER TIE ROD END BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK *YH

Oct 18, 2001 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRRORS ON PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDES ARE DETERIORATING. CONSUMER CAN'T SEE OUT OF MIRRORS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT MIRRORS WERE DEFECTIVE. BUT, CONSUMER'S WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Oct 18, 2001 Visibility

REARVIEW MIRRORS ON PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDES ARE DETERIORATING. CONSUMER CAN'T SEE OUT OF MIRRORS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT MIRRORS WERE DEFECTIVE. BUT, CONSUMER'S WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Oct 15, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE WAITING IN A FAST FOOD LANE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHEN THIS OCURRED, BUT THEY DIDN'T FUNCTION. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE WAITING IN A FAST FOOD LANE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHEN THIS OCURRED, BUT THEY DIDN'T FUNCTION. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 15, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE WAITING IN A FAST FOOD LANE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHEN THIS OCURRED, BUT THEY DIDN'T FUNCTION. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE WAITING IN A FAST FOOD LANE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHEN THIS OCURRED, BUT THEY DIDN'T FUNCTION. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Sep 24, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 24, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 21, 2001 Steering Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON JULY 11 2000 IN WHICH WE ROLLED OVER COUPLE OFF TIMES. WE HAD TAKEN THE EXPEDITION TO THE DEALERSHIP TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT OUR COMPLAINT WAS THAT THE STEERING WAS TOO SOFT AND AT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD US THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING COUPLE OF MO...

Sep 21, 2001 Steering Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON JULY 11 2000 IN WHICH WE ROLLED OVER COUPLE OFF TIMES. WE HAD TAKEN THE EXPEDITION TO THE DEALERSHIP TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT OUR COMPLAINT WAS THAT THE STEERING WAS TOO SOFT AND AT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD US THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING COUPLE OF MO...

Sep 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON WET PAVEMENT BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON WET PAVEMENT BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 13, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING IT WAS "VERY BUMPY" DURING NORMAL OPERATION. CONSUMER EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND SAW THAT REAR SUSPENSION WAS ALLOWING REAR OF VEHICLE TO REST ON REAR WHEELS. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT AIR COMPRESSOR MOTOR AND RELAY HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY A...

Sep 13, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING IT WAS "VERY BUMPY" DURING NORMAL OPERATION. CONSUMER EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND SAW THAT REAR SUSPENSION WAS ALLOWING REAR OF VEHICLE TO REST ON REAR WHEELS. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT AIR COMPRESSOR MOTOR AND RELAY HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY A...

Sep 10, 2001 Power Train

IN REFERENCE TO REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL BLEW OUT, CAUSING FAILURE OF BOTH SETS OF REAR BRAKES/ DISCS AND PARKING DRUMS.*AK

Sep 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN REFERENCE TO REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL BLEW OUT, CAUSING FAILURE OF BOTH SETS OF REAR BRAKES/ DISCS AND PARKING DRUMS.*AK

Sep 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN REFERENCE TO REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL BLEW OUT, CAUSING FAILURE OF BOTH SETS OF REAR BRAKES/ DISCS AND PARKING DRUMS.*AK

Sep 10, 2001 Power Train

IN REFERENCE TO REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL BLEW OUT, CAUSING FAILURE OF BOTH SETS OF REAR BRAKES/ DISCS AND PARKING DRUMS.*AK

Sep 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN REFERENCE TO REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL BLEW OUT, CAUSING FAILURE OF BOTH SETS OF REAR BRAKES/ DISCS AND PARKING DRUMS.*AK

Sep 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN REFERENCE TO REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL BLEW OUT, CAUSING FAILURE OF BOTH SETS OF REAR BRAKES/ DISCS AND PARKING DRUMS.*AK

Sep 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OXYGEN SENOR SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO BURN COMPLETLY THROUGH. THIS THEN CAUSED THE WIRING HARNESS BELOW THE OXYGEN SENOR WIRING TO ALSO BURN THROUGH WHICH THEN CAUSED THE COMPUTER TO THE ENGINE TO BE DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. IF WOULD SEEM THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD IF ...

Sep 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OXYGEN SENOR SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO BURN COMPLETLY THROUGH. THIS THEN CAUSED THE WIRING HARNESS BELOW THE OXYGEN SENOR WIRING TO ALSO BURN THROUGH WHICH THEN CAUSED THE COMPUTER TO THE ENGINE TO BE DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. IF WOULD SEEM THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD IF ...

Sep 5, 2001 Steering

MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING OUR 1999 EXPEDITION AT 40MPH NEAR MY HOME (RAMONA, CA),LEFT FRONT IDLER ARM SNAPPED CAUSING VIOLENT FRONT END SHAKING, VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON A FREEWAY OR ANY HIGHER RATE OF SPEED MY HUSBAND AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. WE ARE VERY FORTUN...

Sep 5, 2001 Power Train

A LOUD "KNUCKLING" SOUND IS OFTEN HEARD WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. NOISE COMES FROM THE FRONT END AND SOUNDS SIMILAR TO WHAT ONE HEARS WHEN THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS ENGAGED AND DURING A SHARP TURN. THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ONE IS DRIVING OVER SOFTBALL SIZED ROCKS. THERE ALSO IS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE...

Sep 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

A LOUD "KNUCKLING" SOUND IS OFTEN HEARD WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. NOISE COMES FROM THE FRONT END AND SOUNDS SIMILAR TO WHAT ONE HEARS WHEN THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS ENGAGED AND DURING A SHARP TURN. THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ONE IS DRIVING OVER SOFTBALL SIZED ROCKS. THERE ALSO IS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE...

Sep 5, 2001 Steering

MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING OUR 1999 EXPEDITION AT 40MPH NEAR MY HOME (RAMONA, CA),LEFT FRONT IDLER ARM SNAPPED CAUSING VIOLENT FRONT END SHAKING, VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON A FREEWAY OR ANY HIGHER RATE OF SPEED MY HUSBAND AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. WE ARE VERY FORTUN...

Sep 5, 2001 Power Train

A LOUD "KNUCKLING" SOUND IS OFTEN HEARD WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. NOISE COMES FROM THE FRONT END AND SOUNDS SIMILAR TO WHAT ONE HEARS WHEN THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS ENGAGED AND DURING A SHARP TURN. THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ONE IS DRIVING OVER SOFTBALL SIZED ROCKS. THERE ALSO IS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE...

Sep 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

A LOUD "KNUCKLING" SOUND IS OFTEN HEARD WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. NOISE COMES FROM THE FRONT END AND SOUNDS SIMILAR TO WHAT ONE HEARS WHEN THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS ENGAGED AND DURING A SHARP TURN. THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ONE IS DRIVING OVER SOFTBALL SIZED ROCKS. THERE ALSO IS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE...

Aug 30, 2001 Tires

THE LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE LOST TREAD AND BLEW OUT WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES.TIRE SIZE P255/70R16 AND DOT # W2CUIRD438. *YH

Aug 30, 2001 Tires

THE LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE LOST TREAD AND BLEW OUT WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES.TIRE SIZE P255/70R16 AND DOT # W2CUIRD438. *YH

Aug 30, 2001 Tires

THE LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE LOST TREAD AND BLEW OUT WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES.TIRE SIZE P255/70R16 AND DOT # W2CUIRD438. *YH

Aug 30, 2001 Tires

THE LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE LOST TREAD AND BLEW OUT WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES.TIRE SIZE P255/70R16 AND DOT # W2CUIRD438. *YH

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Aug 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Aug 21, 2001 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO REVERSE IT IS NOT ENGAGING. YOU MUST USE THE ACCELERATOR TO GO ANYWHERE AND THEN THE FRONT END FEELS AS IF IT IS STUCK ON SOMETHING AND REVERSES EXTREMELY HARD AND MAKES A VERY LOUD SCREECHING NOISE. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AND CANNOT DO ANYTHING UNLESS THE PROB...

Aug 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Aug 21, 2001 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO REVERSE IT IS NOT ENGAGING. YOU MUST USE THE ACCELERATOR TO GO ANYWHERE AND THEN THE FRONT END FEELS AS IF IT IS STUCK ON SOMETHING AND REVERSES EXTREMELY HARD AND MAKES A VERY LOUD SCREECHING NOISE. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AND CANNOT DO ANYTHING UNLESS THE PROB...

Aug 16, 2001 Electrical System

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER CONTROL STEM SHORTING OUT WITH ELECTRICAL ARC SOUNDS AS LONG AS STEM IS IN L/R POSITION. SAME ITEM OCCURRED IN SIMILAR VEHICLE OWNED BY SAME: 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, VIN#[XXX]. SUSPECT THIS IS A DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS DUE TO LACK OF ABILITY TO INDICATE TURNING...

Aug 16, 2001 Visibility

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER CONTROL STEM SHORTING OUT WITH ELECTRICAL ARC SOUNDS AS LONG AS STEM IS IN L/R POSITION. SAME ITEM OCCURRED IN SIMILAR VEHICLE OWNED BY SAME: 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, VIN#[XXX]. SUSPECT THIS IS A DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS DUE TO LACK OF ABILITY TO INDICATE TURNING...

Aug 16, 2001 Electrical System

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER CONTROL STEM SHORTING OUT WITH ELECTRICAL ARC SOUNDS AS LONG AS STEM IS IN L/R POSITION. SAME ITEM OCCURRED IN SIMILAR VEHICLE OWNED BY SAME: 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, VIN#[XXX]. SUSPECT THIS IS A DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS DUE TO LACK OF ABILITY TO INDICATE TURNING...

Aug 16, 2001 Visibility

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER CONTROL STEM SHORTING OUT WITH ELECTRICAL ARC SOUNDS AS LONG AS STEM IS IN L/R POSITION. SAME ITEM OCCURRED IN SIMILAR VEHICLE OWNED BY SAME: 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, VIN#[XXX]. SUSPECT THIS IS A DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS DUE TO LACK OF ABILITY TO INDICATE TURNING...

Aug 15, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH REAR OF VEHICLE DROPPED. DEALER SAID REAR SUSPENSION/ AIRBAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 15, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH REAR OF VEHICLE DROPPED. DEALER SAID REAR SUSPENSION/ AIRBAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 15, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH REAR OF VEHICLE DROPPED. DEALER SAID REAR SUSPENSION/ AIRBAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 15, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH REAR OF VEHICLE DROPPED. DEALER SAID REAR SUSPENSION/ AIRBAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Wheels

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH AND PULLING A TRAILER DOWN HILL, AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. TIRE/ RIM AND DISC BRAKES WERE GONE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK THE LUG BLOTS SHEARED OFF CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, ALL BOLTS SHEARED OFF...

Aug 9, 2001 Wheels

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH AND PULLING A TRAILER DOWN HILL, AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. TIRE/ RIM AND DISC BRAKES WERE GONE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK THE LUG BLOTS SHEARED OFF CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, ALL BOLTS SHEARED OFF...

Aug 7, 2001 Power Train

DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BECAUSE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO LOW GEAR WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 7, 2001 Power Train

DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BECAUSE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO LOW GEAR WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 2, 2001 Tires

RECENTLY I WENT TO THE BODY SHOP TO GET A ROTATION. BUT WHEN I WENT, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT ALL MY FOUR TIRES HAD SEVERE SIDEWALL CRACKS. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT IF I HAD DRIVEN THE EXPEDITION OVER 65 MPH THE TIRES MAY HAVE TORN OFF FROM THE RIMS AND FLIPPED MY CAR OVER. AS A MATTER OF FACT, TH...

Aug 2, 2001 Tires

RECENTLY I WENT TO THE BODY SHOP TO GET A ROTATION. BUT WHEN I WENT, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT ALL MY FOUR TIRES HAD SEVERE SIDEWALL CRACKS. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT IF I HAD DRIVEN THE EXPEDITION OVER 65 MPH THE TIRES MAY HAVE TORN OFF FROM THE RIMS AND FLIPPED MY CAR OVER. AS A MATTER OF FACT, TH...

Jul 26, 2001 Wheels Crash

TOWING BOAT WITH THE EXPEDITION. BACK LEFT REAR WHEEL RAN OFF. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASE EXPEDITION. WANTED NO PART OF WHAT I HAD TO SAY. THEY WERE CONTACTED THREE TIMES. NEXT CALLED FORD @ 1-800-392-3673. TOLD THEM I HAD BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL ON THE WHEELS/LUGS/NUTS/BO...

Jul 26, 2001 Wheels Crash

TOWING BOAT WITH THE EXPEDITION. BACK LEFT REAR WHEEL RAN OFF. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASE EXPEDITION. WANTED NO PART OF WHAT I HAD TO SAY. THEY WERE CONTACTED THREE TIMES. NEXT CALLED FORD @ 1-800-392-3673. TOLD THEM I HAD BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL ON THE WHEELS/LUGS/NUTS/BO...

Jul 24, 2001 Suspension

SUV PULLS TO RIGHT WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS, WILL CHANGE LANES AT HIGH SPEED TO THE RIGHT. WILL PULL HARD TO THE RIGHT WHEN YOU TOWING AND CHANGE LANES. WHEN YOU ARE NOT STEPPING ON THE GAS IT GOES STRAIGHT. I'VE BEEN TO 2 DEALERS AND ONE TIRE SHOP. FORD WILL NOT FIX IT . IT IS UNDER EXT WARRANTY. *...

Jul 24, 2001 Suspension

SUV PULLS TO RIGHT WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS, WILL CHANGE LANES AT HIGH SPEED TO THE RIGHT. WILL PULL HARD TO THE RIGHT WHEN YOU TOWING AND CHANGE LANES. WHEN YOU ARE NOT STEPPING ON THE GAS IT GOES STRAIGHT. I'VE BEEN TO 2 DEALERS AND ONE TIRE SHOP. FORD WILL NOT FIX IT . IT IS UNDER EXT WARRANTY. *...

Jul 20, 2001 Tires

LOOKED AT TIRE AT GAS STATION AND SAW STEEL BELTS WHERE TIRE WAS COMING LOOSE FROM ITSELF. FORD DEALER I TOOK VEHICLE INDICATED THEY WERE READY TO SEPARATE ,AND ALL 4 MUST BE REPLACED. NO TIRES FOUND FROM DEALER AND CALLED AND FOUND 4 TIRES AT RETAIL STORE. I STILL HAVE THE FIRESTONE TIRES AND WILL ...

Jul 20, 2001 Tires

LOOKED AT TIRE AT GAS STATION AND SAW STEEL BELTS WHERE TIRE WAS COMING LOOSE FROM ITSELF. FORD DEALER I TOOK VEHICLE INDICATED THEY WERE READY TO SEPARATE ,AND ALL 4 MUST BE REPLACED. NO TIRES FOUND FROM DEALER AND CALLED AND FOUND 4 TIRES AT RETAIL STORE. I STILL HAVE THE FIRESTONE TIRES AND WILL ...

Jul 6, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT LATCH WAS BROKEN. WHEN CONSUMER SAW IT, PLASTIC CASE ON LATCH WAS CRACKED. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET.*AK *SLC

Jul 6, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT LATCH WAS BROKEN. WHEN CONSUMER SAW IT, PLASTIC CASE ON LATCH WAS CRACKED. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET.*AK *SLC

Jun 27, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 27, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jun 27, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 27, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jun 25, 2001 Wheels

1000 MILES AFTER A TIRE ROTATION, RIGHT REAR WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO BACK QUARTER PANEL AND BRAKE ROTOR, DEALERSHIP STATED WHEEL NUTS WERE PROBABLY OVER TIGHTENED AND CAUSED WHEEL BOLTS TO BREAK, THE OTHER THREE WHEELS WERE CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE TIGHTENED SIMI...

Jun 25, 2001 Wheels

1000 MILES AFTER A TIRE ROTATION, RIGHT REAR WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO BACK QUARTER PANEL AND BRAKE ROTOR, DEALERSHIP STATED WHEEL NUTS WERE PROBABLY OVER TIGHTENED AND CAUSED WHEEL BOLTS TO BREAK, THE OTHER THREE WHEELS WERE CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE TIGHTENED SIMI...

Jun 21, 2001 Trailer Hitches

SAFETY INSPECTION OF FACTORY INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH RECEIVED ONE BOLT ONLY FINGER TIGHT.

Jun 21, 2001 Trailer Hitches

SAFETY INSPECTION OF FACTORY INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH RECEIVED ONE BOLT ONLY FINGER TIGHT.

Jun 6, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT INTO A LOW GEAR BY ITSELF. CONSUMER HAS ALMOST LOST CONTROL.*AK

Jun 6, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT INTO A LOW GEAR BY ITSELF. CONSUMER HAS ALMOST LOST CONTROL.*AK

Jun 5, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jun 5, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jun 1, 2001 Steering Crash

ON THE 5/21/01 ACCIDENT I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN OFF OF MY CUL A SAC ST AND JUST AS I TURNED THE WHEEL TO GO LEFT VEHICLE LOCKED UP TO THE RIGHT AND I COUND NOT GET IN TO UNLOCK WHICH CAUSED ME TO HIT A PARKED CAR, I BOUNCED OFF THE CAR 3 TIMES BEFORE MY TRUCK ROLLOED BACK AND STOPPED.THE POLICE OFF...

Jun 1, 2001 Power Train Crash

ON THE 5/21/01 ACCIDENT I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN OFF OF MY CUL A SAC ST AND JUST AS I TURNED THE WHEEL TO GO LEFT VEHICLE LOCKED UP TO THE RIGHT AND I COUND NOT GET IN TO UNLOCK WHICH CAUSED ME TO HIT A PARKED CAR, I BOUNCED OFF THE CAR 3 TIMES BEFORE MY TRUCK ROLLOED BACK AND STOPPED.THE POLICE OFF...

Jun 1, 2001 Steering Crash

ON THE 5/21/01 ACCIDENT I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN OFF OF MY CUL A SAC ST AND JUST AS I TURNED THE WHEEL TO GO LEFT VEHICLE LOCKED UP TO THE RIGHT AND I COUND NOT GET IN TO UNLOCK WHICH CAUSED ME TO HIT A PARKED CAR, I BOUNCED OFF THE CAR 3 TIMES BEFORE MY TRUCK ROLLOED BACK AND STOPPED.THE POLICE OFF...

Jun 1, 2001 Power Train Crash

ON THE 5/21/01 ACCIDENT I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN OFF OF MY CUL A SAC ST AND JUST AS I TURNED THE WHEEL TO GO LEFT VEHICLE LOCKED UP TO THE RIGHT AND I COUND NOT GET IN TO UNLOCK WHICH CAUSED ME TO HIT A PARKED CAR, I BOUNCED OFF THE CAR 3 TIMES BEFORE MY TRUCK ROLLOED BACK AND STOPPED.THE POLICE OFF...

May 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 ...

May 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 ...

May 28, 2001 Tires

I TOOK TO FORD AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE BUT THEN STATED THAT TREAD WEAR WAS BEYOND.*AK (TIRESIZE: 265/16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265/16 )

May 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 )

May 28, 2001 Tires

I TOOK TO FORD AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE BUT THEN STATED THAT TREAD WEAR WAS BEYOND.*AK (TIRESIZE: 265/16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265/16 )

May 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 )

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

May 22, 2001 Tires

EVERY MONTH I CHECK MY TIRE PRESSURE. IN CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE ON APRIL 6TH, I NOTICED THAT ON ALL FOUR TIRES, THERE WAS A SPLITTING/CRACK WHICH RAN ABOUT THREE-QUARTERS OF AN INCH FROM RIGHT TO LEFT RIGHT UNDER THE TREAD KNUCKLE WHERE THE KNUCKLE OF THE TREAD WOULD HAPPEN TO MEET THE SIDEWALL...

May 22, 2001 Tires

EVERY MONTH I CHECK MY TIRE PRESSURE. IN CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE ON APRIL 6TH, I NOTICED THAT ON ALL FOUR TIRES, THERE WAS A SPLITTING/CRACK WHICH RAN ABOUT THREE-QUARTERS OF AN INCH FROM RIGHT TO LEFT RIGHT UNDER THE TREAD KNUCKLE WHERE THE KNUCKLE OF THE TREAD WOULD HAPPEN TO MEET THE SIDEWALL...

May 3, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT, AND FOUND TREAD HAD SEPARATED. FORD, EXPEDITION, 1999, P-255/70R16, DOT VNCU1RD259. *AK TIRE IS A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS, FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *SLC

May 3, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT, AND FOUND TREAD HAD SEPARATED. FORD, EXPEDITION, 1999, P-255/70R16, DOT VNCU1RD259. *AK TIRE IS A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS, FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *SLC

Apr 30, 2001 Tires

LEFT FRONT WILDERNESS FIRESTONE (P255/70R16) TIRE BLEW OUT, TREAD CAME OFF AND THERE WAS SIGN OF DAMAGE FROM A NAIL. *JB

Apr 30, 2001 Tires

LEFT FRONT WILDERNESS FIRESTONE (P255/70R16) TIRE BLEW OUT, TREAD CAME OFF AND THERE WAS SIGN OF DAMAGE FROM A NAIL. *JB

Apr 26, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING, ABLE TO GO THROUGH ALL GEARS, VEHICLE DID NOT SHIFT. NOT ABLE TO START IN DRIVE, AND UNABLE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO START. DEALER REPLACED LINKAGE CABLE. *AK THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT GO TO PARK POSITION. *YH

Apr 26, 2001 Tires

I EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOW OUT (LEFT REAR) WILDERNESS AT (P255/70R16) ON A '99 EXPEDITION GOING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL CAME APART, COMPLETELY SEPARATING FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. THERE IS AN AREA ON THE TIRE THAT HAD CRACKS ON THE TREAD CLOSE TO THE MAIN PART OF THE TIRE. I TO...

Apr 26, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING, ABLE TO GO THROUGH ALL GEARS, VEHICLE DID NOT SHIFT. NOT ABLE TO START IN DRIVE, AND UNABLE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO START. DEALER REPLACED LINKAGE CABLE. *AK THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT GO TO PARK POSITION. *YH

Apr 26, 2001 Tires

I EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOW OUT (LEFT REAR) WILDERNESS AT (P255/70R16) ON A '99 EXPEDITION GOING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL CAME APART, COMPLETELY SEPARATING FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. THERE IS AN AREA ON THE TIRE THAT HAD CRACKS ON THE TREAD CLOSE TO THE MAIN PART OF THE TIRE. I TO...

Apr 25, 2001 Tires

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY LEFT, REAR TIRE BLEW. AFTER TIRE WAS CHANGED, FULL SIZED, BRAND NEW SPARE BLEW 300 MILES LATER. *AK (TIRESIZE: P2657UR17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P2657UR17 )

Apr 25, 2001 Tires

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY LEFT, REAR TIRE BLEW. AFTER TIRE WAS CHANGED, FULL SIZED, BRAND NEW SPARE BLEW 300 MILES LATER. *AK (TIRESIZE: P2657UR17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P2657UR17 )

Apr 25, 2001 Tires

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY LEFT, REAR TIRE BLEW. AFTER TIRE WAS CHANGED, FULL SIZED, BRAND NEW SPARE BLEW 300 MILES LATER. *AK (TIRESIZE: P2657UR17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P2657UR17 )

Apr 25, 2001 Tires

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY LEFT, REAR TIRE BLEW. AFTER TIRE WAS CHANGED, FULL SIZED, BRAND NEW SPARE BLEW 300 MILES LATER. *AK (TIRESIZE: P2657UR17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P2657UR17 )

Apr 13, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD AND JUMPS. SEALER HAS REPLACED TRANSFER CASE. HOWEVER , PROBLEM REOCCURS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Apr 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD AND JUMPS. SEALER HAS REPLACED TRANSFER CASE. HOWEVER , PROBLEM REOCCURS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Apr 13, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD AND JUMPS. SEALER HAS REPLACED TRANSFER CASE. HOWEVER , PROBLEM REOCCURS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Apr 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD AND JUMPS. SEALER HAS REPLACED TRANSFER CASE. HOWEVER , PROBLEM REOCCURS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Apr 11, 2001 Visibility

MIRRORS - THEY'VE BEEN REPLACED TWICE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT MIRRORS DEVELOP BLACK STREAKS, WHICH MAKES HINDERS MY VIEWING ABILITY, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHTTIME. IT JUST TARNISHES ON ITS OWN. THE FIRST PAIR WERE REPLACED 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, IT IS COMMO...

Apr 11, 2001 Visibility

MIRRORS - THEY'VE BEEN REPLACED TWICE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT MIRRORS DEVELOP BLACK STREAKS, WHICH MAKES HINDERS MY VIEWING ABILITY, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHTTIME. IT JUST TARNISHES ON ITS OWN. THE FIRST PAIR WERE REPLACED 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, IT IS COMMO...

Apr 10, 2001 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING 75MPH HEARD A LOUD NOISE. TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. MAINTAINED CONTROL OF VEHICLE UNTIL ABLE TO STOP. NOTICED LEFT REAR TIRE HAD LOST ITS TREAD. SPARE HAD A BULGE. TIRE HAD 41,000 MILES ON A 1999, FORD, EXPEDITION, P255/70R16W2CU. *AK THE CONSUMER PURCHASED FOUR NEW TIRES AND ON...

Apr 10, 2001 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING 75MPH HEARD A LOUD NOISE. TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. MAINTAINED CONTROL OF VEHICLE UNTIL ABLE TO STOP. NOTICED LEFT REAR TIRE HAD LOST ITS TREAD. SPARE HAD A BULGE. TIRE HAD 41,000 MILES ON A 1999, FORD, EXPEDITION, P255/70R16W2CU. *AK THE CONSUMER PURCHASED FOUR NEW TIRES AND ON...

Apr 4, 2001 Equipment

WHILE USING CIGARETTE LIGHTER AT NIGHT CONSUMER WAS BURNED TRYING TO PUT LIGHTER BACK IN DASH, IT WAS NOT LIT UP. *AK *SLC

Apr 4, 2001 Interior Lighting

CONSUMER TURNED ON INTERIOR DOME LIGHT AT NIGHT, WAS BLINDED BY IT AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO RECOVER AND STAY IN HIS LANE. GLARE FROM LIGHT WENT TO SUN ROOF, AND THEN REFLECTED OFF DRIVER SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. IT DID NOT REFELECT OFF PASSENGER'S SIDE. *SLC

Apr 4, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER TURNED ON INTERIOR DOME LIGHT AT NIGHT, WAS BLINDED BY IT AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO RECOVER AND STAY IN HIS LANE. GLARE FROM LIGHT WENT TO SUN ROOF, AND THEN REFLECTED OFF DRIVER SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. IT DID NOT REFELECT OFF PASSENGER'S SIDE. *SLC

Apr 4, 2001 Equipment

WHILE USING CIGARETTE LIGHTER AT NIGHT CONSUMER WAS BURNED TRYING TO PUT LIGHTER BACK IN DASH, IT WAS NOT LIT UP. *AK *SLC

Apr 4, 2001 Interior Lighting

CONSUMER TURNED ON INTERIOR DOME LIGHT AT NIGHT, WAS BLINDED BY IT AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO RECOVER AND STAY IN HIS LANE. GLARE FROM LIGHT WENT TO SUN ROOF, AND THEN REFLECTED OFF DRIVER SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. IT DID NOT REFELECT OFF PASSENGER'S SIDE. *SLC

Apr 4, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER TURNED ON INTERIOR DOME LIGHT AT NIGHT, WAS BLINDED BY IT AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO RECOVER AND STAY IN HIS LANE. GLARE FROM LIGHT WENT TO SUN ROOF, AND THEN REFLECTED OFF DRIVER SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. IT DID NOT REFELECT OFF PASSENGER'S SIDE. *SLC

Apr 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Apr 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Apr 2, 2001 Tires

RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW DURING FREEWAY RAMP EXIT. VEHICLE HIT A RAMP CURB. CHECKED OUT TIRES AFTER VEHICLE STOPPED. NOTICED RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A SPLIT BETWEEN SIDEWALL AND TREAD AREA. REPLACED TIRE WITH SPARE. 1999, FORD, EXPEDITION, P255/70R16 WITH 30,000 MILES.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Tires

RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW DURING FREEWAY RAMP EXIT. VEHICLE HIT A RAMP CURB. CHECKED OUT TIRES AFTER VEHICLE STOPPED. NOTICED RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A SPLIT BETWEEN SIDEWALL AND TREAD AREA. REPLACED TIRE WITH SPARE. 1999, FORD, EXPEDITION, P255/70R16 WITH 30,000 MILES.*AK

Mar 26, 2001 Tires

I WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS WITH SOMEONE THE PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED ON MY VEHICLE ON MARCH 21ST .WHILE TRAVELLING ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY IN FLORIDA WHEN MY CAR HAD A BLOW OUT AT ABOUT 60 MPH AFTER EXAMINING THE TIRE I FOUND THAT THE TREAD HAD COME APART FROM THE TIRE .ONCE I SAW THIS I TOOK THE TIRE TO FIRE...

Mar 26, 2001 Tires

I WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS WITH SOMEONE THE PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED ON MY VEHICLE ON MARCH 21ST .WHILE TRAVELLING ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY IN FLORIDA WHEN MY CAR HAD A BLOW OUT AT ABOUT 60 MPH AFTER EXAMINING THE TIRE I FOUND THAT THE TREAD HAD COME APART FROM THE TIRE .ONCE I SAW THIS I TOOK THE TIRE TO FIRE...

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 CO...

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 CO...

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 19, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE, STANDARD EQUIPMENT, RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS WAS SECOND TIME ON SAME SIDE. TIRE BLOWOUT CAUSED REAR END AND OTHER DAMAGES. *AK FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRE, SIZE P255/70R16. *SLC

Mar 19, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S WIFE HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISON WITH ANOTHER CAR WHILE TRAVELING 40-45 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WIFE SUSTAINED SOME INJURIES TO ARM/ SHOULDER AND LEG. *AK

Mar 19, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEWOUT, THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD PROBLEMS KEEPING AIR IN TIRES, THE DEALER REPLACED THE VALVE STEMS BUT THAT HASN'T SOLVED THE PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RIDE WELL WITH THE TIRES AND VEHICLE HAS HAD A FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ALREADY (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS ATX P255/...

Mar 19, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE, STANDARD EQUIPMENT, RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS WAS SECOND TIME ON SAME SIDE. TIRE BLOWOUT CAUSED REAR END AND OTHER DAMAGES. *AK FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRE, SIZE P255/70R16. *SLC

Mar 19, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S WIFE HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISON WITH ANOTHER CAR WHILE TRAVELING 40-45 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WIFE SUSTAINED SOME INJURIES TO ARM/ SHOULDER AND LEG. *AK

Mar 19, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEWOUT, THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD PROBLEMS KEEPING AIR IN TIRES, THE DEALER REPLACED THE VALVE STEMS BUT THAT HASN'T SOLVED THE PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RIDE WELL WITH THE TIRES AND VEHICLE HAS HAD A FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ALREADY (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS ATX P255/...

Mar 16, 2001 Air Bags Crash

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN HEADON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER FORD EXPEDITION. ONE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 70MPH THE OTHER AT 40 MPH. BOTH VEHICLES WERE TOTALLED. *AK

Mar 16, 2001 Air Bags Crash

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN HEADON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER FORD EXPEDITION. ONE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 70MPH THE OTHER AT 40 MPH. BOTH VEHICLES WERE TOTALLED. *AK

Mar 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 13, 2001 Power Train

WHILE STANDING OR DRIVING 4- WHEEL DRIVE HIGH WILL SHIFT INTO 4- WHEEL DRIVE LOW OR 2- WHEEL DRIVE INTO 4- WHEEL DRIVE LOW . DLR CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Power Train

WHILE STANDING OR DRIVING 4- WHEEL DRIVE HIGH WILL SHIFT INTO 4- WHEEL DRIVE LOW OR 2- WHEEL DRIVE INTO 4- WHEEL DRIVE LOW . DLR CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE.*AK

Mar 6, 2001 Tires

OWNER HAS FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT TIRES WHICH ARE NOT ON RECALL. ALL 4 TIRES HAVE CRACKS ALONG SIDE OF THEM. ALL TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Mar 6, 2001 Tires

OWNER HAS FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT TIRES WHICH ARE NOT ON RECALL. ALL 4 TIRES HAVE CRACKS ALONG SIDE OF THEM. ALL TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Mar 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 2, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A BOOMING NOISE, TIRE HAD SEPARATED AND JERKED VEHICLE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, TIRE WAS FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P255/70R16, DOT #W20U1RD. *SLC

Mar 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS REPORTED BECAUSE OF THE COMMON NATURE OF THIS PROBLEM AND THE EXPENSE OF REPAIR. THIS IS A FAULTY DESIGN WHICH ROUTES AN ENGINE COOLANT HOSE SUCH THAT WHEN THE HOSE CONNECTION LEAKS, IT DRIPS ONTO THE #4 COIL PACK AND SHORTS IT OUT. THIS DEFECT HAS BEEN CARRIED OVER THROUGH AT LEAST THREE ...

Mar 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 2, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A BOOMING NOISE, TIRE HAD SEPARATED AND JERKED VEHICLE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, TIRE WAS FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P255/70R16, DOT #W20U1RD. *SLC

Mar 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS REPORTED BECAUSE OF THE COMMON NATURE OF THIS PROBLEM AND THE EXPENSE OF REPAIR. THIS IS A FAULTY DESIGN WHICH ROUTES AN ENGINE COOLANT HOSE SUCH THAT WHEN THE HOSE CONNECTION LEAKS, IT DRIPS ONTO THE #4 COIL PACK AND SHORTS IT OUT. THIS DEFECT HAS BEEN CARRIED OVER THROUGH AT LEAST THREE ...

Mar 1, 2001 Electrical System

FAILURE OF THE #3/#4 COIL PACKS SEEM COMMONPLACE ON FORD EXPEDITIONS PRIMARILY DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE HEATER HOSE (SITS ABOVE THE COIL PACK): IF THE HOSE DRIPS, THE RESULT IS A COSTLY REPAIR. THIS PROBLEM IS REPORTED FREQUENTLY ON THE WWW.XPEDITION.NET MAILING LIST, AND FINALLY SHOWED UP AN MY V...

Mar 1, 2001 Electrical System

FAILURE OF THE #3/#4 COIL PACKS SEEM COMMONPLACE ON FORD EXPEDITIONS PRIMARILY DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE HEATER HOSE (SITS ABOVE THE COIL PACK): IF THE HOSE DRIPS, THE RESULT IS A COSTLY REPAIR. THIS PROBLEM IS REPORTED FREQUENTLY ON THE WWW.XPEDITION.NET MAILING LIST, AND FINALLY SHOWED UP AN MY V...

Feb 28, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON AUTOMACTICALLY. MANUFACTURER SENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS TO DEALER ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS. TSB ONLY COVERS CONSUMERS WITH WARRANTIES. CONSUMER LIVED IN A AREA WERE THERE WAS ALOT OF ROAD SALT, AND WHEN COMING ON INVOLUNTARALY IT SMEARS WITH LACK OF VISIBILITY.*AK ...

Feb 28, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON AUTOMACTICALLY. MANUFACTURER SENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS TO DEALER ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS. TSB ONLY COVERS CONSUMERS WITH WARRANTIES. CONSUMER LIVED IN A AREA WERE THERE WAS ALOT OF ROAD SALT, AND WHEN COMING ON INVOLUNTARALY IT SMEARS WITH LACK OF VISIBILITY.*AK ...

Feb 27, 2001 Tires

VEHICLE HAS FOUR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS/AT TIRES, SIZE P255/70R16. ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE BEGAN TO SEPARATE. TIRES WERE LOOKED AT BY A GARAGE AND THIS WAS DETERMINED. *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Tires

VEHICLE HAS FOUR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS/AT TIRES, SIZE P255/70R16. ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE BEGAN TO SEPARATE. TIRES WERE LOOKED AT BY A GARAGE AND THIS WAS DETERMINED. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING THROUGH TREES, AND ENDING ON OTHER SIDE. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW WHAT COULD HAD CAUSED TIRE TO BE FLAT, AND LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. NO DEMAGE TO VEHICLE EXTERIOR, JUST SCRATC...

Feb 21, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE REFUSED CONSUMERS REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE PURCHASED PRIOR TO JANUARY, 1 2000, THE CONSUMER ACTUALLY PURCHASED THE TIRES OCT 31,2000. NLM

Feb 21, 2001 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING THROUGH TREES, AND ENDING ON OTHER SIDE. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW WHAT COULD HAD CAUSED TIRE TO BE FLAT, AND LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. NO DEMAGE TO VEHICLE EXTERIOR, JUST SCRATC...

Feb 21, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE REFUSED CONSUMERS REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE PURCHASED PRIOR TO JANUARY, 1 2000, THE CONSUMER ACTUALLY PURCHASED THE TIRES OCT 31,2000. NLM

Feb 20, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MIRROR WHICH INDICATES TURN SIGNAL HAS RUSTED INSIDE OUT, REDUCING DRIVER'S VISION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 20, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MIRROR WHICH INDICATES TURN SIGNAL HAS RUSTED INSIDE OUT, REDUCING DRIVER'S VISION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 16, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE P255/70R16 EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, CONSUMER NOTICED A 3 INCH TEAR ON THE INSIDE OF THE SIDEWALL, DOT W2CU. *SLC

Feb 16, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE P255/70R16 EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, CONSUMER NOTICED A 3 INCH TEAR ON THE INSIDE OF THE SIDEWALL, DOT W2CU. *SLC

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMPUTER SYSTEM AFFECTED TEMPERATURE GAUGE. THIS CAUSED IT TO RUN HOT AND STALL. BEEN TO DEALER 5-6 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. MECHANIC CLAIMED TO HAVE REPAIRED IT EACH TIME, BUT PROBLEM REAPPEARED. *AK

Feb 15, 2001 Electrical System

COMPUTER SYSTEM AFFECTED TEMPERATURE GAUGE. THIS CAUSED IT TO RUN HOT AND STALL. BEEN TO DEALER 5-6 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. MECHANIC CLAIMED TO HAVE REPAIRED IT EACH TIME, BUT PROBLEM REAPPEARED. *AK

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMPUTER SYSTEM AFFECTED TEMPERATURE GAUGE. THIS CAUSED IT TO RUN HOT AND STALL. BEEN TO DEALER 5-6 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. MECHANIC CLAIMED TO HAVE REPAIRED IT EACH TIME, BUT PROBLEM REAPPEARED. *AK

Feb 15, 2001 Electrical System

COMPUTER SYSTEM AFFECTED TEMPERATURE GAUGE. THIS CAUSED IT TO RUN HOT AND STALL. BEEN TO DEALER 5-6 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. MECHANIC CLAIMED TO HAVE REPAIRED IT EACH TIME, BUT PROBLEM REAPPEARED. *AK

Feb 14, 2001 Tires

THIS TIRE DID NOT JUST GO FLAT, IT DISITEGRATED. WE WERE RIDING DOWN AN INTERSTATE AND MY 15-MONTH-OLD WAS IN THE CAR. WE JUST GOT LUCKY THAT WE MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY. THE PROBLEM LOOKS JUST LIKE THE ONES SEEN IN THE 15 AND 16 INCH FIRESTONS TIRES THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED. WE SAV...

Feb 14, 2001 Tires

THIS TIRE DID NOT JUST GO FLAT, IT DISITEGRATED. WE WERE RIDING DOWN AN INTERSTATE AND MY 15-MONTH-OLD WAS IN THE CAR. WE JUST GOT LUCKY THAT WE MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY. THE PROBLEM LOOKS JUST LIKE THE ONES SEEN IN THE 15 AND 16 INCH FIRESTONS TIRES THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED. WE SAV...

Feb 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 DEALE...

Feb 13, 2001 Power Train

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 DEALE...

Feb 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 DEALE...

Feb 13, 2001 Power Train

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 DEALE...

Feb 12, 2001 Wheels Crash

WHEEL OF VEHICLE DISCONNECTED DUE TO LUGS:NUTS: BOLTS SHEARING OFF. I WAS INFORMED (BY MY BROTHER WHO IS A FORD TECHNICIAN) THAT NIGHT THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON FORD EXPEDITION FOR THAT PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 12, 2001 Wheels Crash

WHEEL OF VEHICLE DISCONNECTED DUE TO LUGS:NUTS: BOLTS SHEARING OFF. I WAS INFORMED (BY MY BROTHER WHO IS A FORD TECHNICIAN) THAT NIGHT THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON FORD EXPEDITION FOR THAT PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 11, 2001 Tires

AS I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT, MY TIRE WENT FLAT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TIRE IT WAS DISCOVERED THE TREAD IS PEALING OFF. THERE ARE TWO LONG PARALLEL CRACKS APPROX 2-3 INCHES APART IN THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. THE TREAD BETWEEN IS PEELING OFF AND THE BELT TREADS ARE PUSHING OUT. IF FEEL THIS I...

Feb 11, 2001 Tires

AS I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT, MY TIRE WENT FLAT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TIRE IT WAS DISCOVERED THE TREAD IS PEALING OFF. THERE ARE TWO LONG PARALLEL CRACKS APPROX 2-3 INCHES APART IN THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. THE TREAD BETWEEN IS PEELING OFF AND THE BELT TREADS ARE PUSHING OUT. IF FEEL THIS I...

Feb 8, 2001 Tires

THE PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS THE DEALERSHIP INFLATES MY TIRES IMPROPERLY DURING SERVICE. THE DRIVERS DOOR READS THAT THE COLD PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT SHOULD BE 30 AND THE REAR 35. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND HAVE BEEN GETTING MY TIRES SERVICED FOR FREE BECAUSE NO ONE ...

Feb 8, 2001 Tires

THE PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS THE DEALERSHIP INFLATES MY TIRES IMPROPERLY DURING SERVICE. THE DRIVERS DOOR READS THAT THE COLD PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT SHOULD BE 30 AND THE REAR 35. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND HAVE BEEN GETTING MY TIRES SERVICED FOR FREE BECAUSE NO ONE ...

Feb 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Feb 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Feb 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE FILLING UP VEHICLE WITH GAS AND UPON REACHING 11 GALLONS, NOZZLE EXPLODED, INJURING CONSUMER. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, AND THEY SAID THAT SINCE NOZZLE WAS PLASTIC AND NOT MEDAL, IT HAD NOTHING TO GRIND OUT ON. PLASTIC CREATEED ELECTRICITY, A SPARK OF ELECTRICITY LIKE IF SOMONE SHOC...

Feb 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE FILLING UP VEHICLE WITH GAS AND UPON REACHING 11 GALLONS, NOZZLE EXPLODED, INJURING CONSUMER. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, AND THEY SAID THAT SINCE NOZZLE WAS PLASTIC AND NOT MEDAL, IT HAD NOTHING TO GRIND OUT ON. PLASTIC CREATEED ELECTRICITY, A SPARK OF ELECTRICITY LIKE IF SOMONE SHOC...

Jan 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL STIFFENS AND THERE IS NO BRAKING ABILITY AT ALL. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT ONCE A WEEK. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE MULTIPLE TIMES, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL STIFFENS AND THERE IS NO BRAKING ABILITY AT ALL. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT ONCE A WEEK. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE MULTIPLE TIMES, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LOSES POWER WITHOUT WARNING, CREATING HAZARDOUS CONDITION. MULTIPLE REPAIR ATTEMPTS FAILED. FORD HAS DISPLAYED NO CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. *AK

Jan 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LOSES POWER WITHOUT WARNING, CREATING HAZARDOUS CONDITION. MULTIPLE REPAIR ATTEMPTS FAILED. FORD HAS DISPLAYED NO CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, THERE HAVE BEEN TWO INCIDENCES WHERE VEHICLE HAS LOST ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED BOTH TIMES, VEHICLE REGAINS POWER AFTER THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THIS PROBLEM 4 TIMES, DEALERSHIP IS NOT ...

Jan 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, THERE HAVE BEEN TWO INCIDENCES WHERE VEHICLE HAS LOST ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED BOTH TIMES, VEHICLE REGAINS POWER AFTER THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THIS PROBLEM 4 TIMES, DEALERSHIP IS NOT ...

Jan 23, 2001 Wheels Crash

DEALER SAID THAT COTTER PIN ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS MISSING, AN ACCIDENT DID OCCUR. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Wheels Crash

DEALER SAID THAT COTTER PIN ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS MISSING, AN ACCIDENT DID OCCUR. *AK

Jan 17, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES P265/70R17 EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT CAUSED BY TREAD SEPARATION, TIRE FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO FRONT AND LEFT SIDE OF BUMPER AND FENDER. *SLC

Jan 17, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES P265/70R17 EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT CAUSED BY TREAD SEPARATION, TIRE FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO FRONT AND LEFT SIDE OF BUMPER AND FENDER. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Steering

WHENEVER STEERING WAS TURNED, IT WOULD MAKE A LOUD THUMPING NOISE. THIS MADE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL SOMETIMES. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES. EACH TIME MECHANIC WOULD TEST VEHICLE, BUT WOULD NOT HEAR THUMPING NOISE.*AK

Jan 16, 2001 Steering

WHENEVER STEERING WAS TURNED, IT WOULD MAKE A LOUD THUMPING NOISE. THIS MADE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL SOMETIMES. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES. EACH TIME MECHANIC WOULD TEST VEHICLE, BUT WOULD NOT HEAR THUMPING NOISE.*AK

Jan 10, 2001 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS AT 50 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO RIGHT. CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT ON BRAKES, AND NOTHING HAPPENED, ABS DIDN'T KICK IN.*AK VEHICLE IN A 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHICH DIDN'T KICK IN HIT DITCH AND ROLLED OVER. *YH

Jan 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS AT 50 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO RIGHT. CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT ON BRAKES, AND NOTHING HAPPENED, ABS DIDN'T KICK IN.*AK VEHICLE IN A 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHICH DIDN'T KICK IN HIT DITCH AND ROLLED OVER. *YH

Jan 10, 2001 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS AT 50 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO RIGHT. CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT ON BRAKES, AND NOTHING HAPPENED, ABS DIDN'T KICK IN.*AK VEHICLE IN A 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHICH DIDN'T KICK IN HIT DITCH AND ROLLED OVER. *YH

Jan 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS AT 50 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO RIGHT. CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT ON BRAKES, AND NOTHING HAPPENED, ABS DIDN'T KICK IN.*AK VEHICLE IN A 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHICH DIDN'T KICK IN HIT DITCH AND ROLLED OVER. *YH

Jan 8, 2001 Tires

MY TIRES ARE VIBRATING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, ALSO THEY LOOSE AIR CONSTANTLY, I HAVE HAD THEM CHECKED AT LEAST 8 TIMES AND A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF AIR WAS MISSING EACH TIME!! THE STEERING WHEEL IS VIBRATING MAJORLY AT SPEEDS OF 50 TO 75 MPH PER HOUR! I DID CONTACT THE DEALER BUT WAS TOLD THIS TIRE IS ...

Jan 8, 2001 Tires

MY TIRES ARE VIBRATING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, ALSO THEY LOOSE AIR CONSTANTLY, I HAVE HAD THEM CHECKED AT LEAST 8 TIMES AND A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF AIR WAS MISSING EACH TIME!! THE STEERING WHEEL IS VIBRATING MAJORLY AT SPEEDS OF 50 TO 75 MPH PER HOUR! I DID CONTACT THE DEALER BUT WAS TOLD THIS TIRE IS ...

Jan 7, 2001 Tires

WE WERE TRAVELING ON I77 ON OUR WAY TO CHARLESTON,SOUTH CAROLINA. OUR ESTIMATED SPEED AT THE TIME OF TIRE FAILURE WAS 60MPH. THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT WAS 65MPH. WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE FRONT LEFT TIRE PRACTICALLY EXPLODED AND TORE APART. I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS WE MOVED INTO THE EMER...

Jan 7, 2001 Tires

WE WERE TRAVELING ON I77 ON OUR WAY TO CHARLESTON,SOUTH CAROLINA. OUR ESTIMATED SPEED AT THE TIME OF TIRE FAILURE WAS 60MPH. THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT WAS 65MPH. WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE FRONT LEFT TIRE PRACTICALLY EXPLODED AND TORE APART. I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS WE MOVED INTO THE EMER...

Jan 6, 2001 Equipment

CABLE SEPARATED FROM BOLT AND SPARE TIRE FELL OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING. COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR PROBLEM IF IT OCCURED ON THE FREEWAY OR A MAJOR ROADWAY. LUCKY THAT THE PROBLEM OCCURED ON A SIDE STREET. *AK

Jan 6, 2001 Equipment

CABLE SEPARATED FROM BOLT AND SPARE TIRE FELL OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING. COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR PROBLEM IF IT OCCURED ON THE FREEWAY OR A MAJOR ROADWAY. LUCKY THAT THE PROBLEM OCCURED ON A SIDE STREET. *AK

Jan 3, 2001 Tires

BLOWOUT ON LEFT FRONT TIRE, FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P25570R16, TIRE SENT TO FIRESTONE, FIRESTONE PAID FOR A NEW TIRE, WHEEL AND SHIPPING EXPENSES, IN OCTOBER 2000, OWNER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES OUT OF FEAR, WOULD LIKE FOR FORD OR FIRESTONE TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENTS.

Jan 3, 2001 Tires

BLOWOUT ON LEFT FRONT TIRE, FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P25570R16, TIRE SENT TO FIRESTONE, FIRESTONE PAID FOR A NEW TIRE, WHEEL AND SHIPPING EXPENSES, IN OCTOBER 2000, OWNER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES OUT OF FEAR, WOULD LIKE FOR FORD OR FIRESTONE TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENTS.

Jan 2, 2001 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES ARE CRACKING/PEELING. CALLED FORD & FIRESTONE AND WENT TO A FIRESTONE DEALER, SAID THEIR IS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THEM.*AK (TIRESIZE: P265/70R17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P265/70R17 )

Jan 2, 2001 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES ARE CRACKING/PEELING. CALLED FORD & FIRESTONE AND WENT TO A FIRESTONE DEALER, SAID THEIR IS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THEM.*AK (TIRESIZE: P265/70R17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P265/70R17 )

Dec 27, 2000 Tires

TIRE NUMBER TWO EXPLODES. FIRESTONE TIRES ARE BAD NEWS AND KILL PEOPLE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: ? TIRESIZE: 16 INCH)

Dec 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NOISE UPON COLD START. SOUNDS LIKE MARBLES CHURNING ABOUT INSIDE A COFFEE CAN. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Tires

TIRE NUMBER TWO EXPLODES. FIRESTONE TIRES ARE BAD NEWS AND KILL PEOPLE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: ? TIRESIZE: 16 INCH)

Dec 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NOISE UPON COLD START. SOUNDS LIKE MARBLES CHURNING ABOUT INSIDE A COFFEE CAN. *AK

Dec 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Dec 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Dec 13, 2000 Tires

FROM THE FIRST DAY OF OWNERSHIP OF OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION -- WE HAD DIFFICULTY WITH THE FACTORY EQUIPPED 17 INCH WILDERNESS AT TIRES PULLING TO EITHER SIDE OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING STRAIT AHEAD AT ANY SPEED. WE PROCEEDED WITH A LEMON LAW COMPLAINT WITH MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL. AT LEAST 3...

Dec 13, 2000 Tires

FROM THE FIRST DAY OF OWNERSHIP OF OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION -- WE HAD DIFFICULTY WITH THE FACTORY EQUIPPED 17 INCH WILDERNESS AT TIRES PULLING TO EITHER SIDE OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING STRAIT AHEAD AT ANY SPEED. WE PROCEEDED WITH A LEMON LAW COMPLAINT WITH MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL. AT LEAST 3...

Dec 6, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDERS. HE NOTICED THAT PASSENGER'S RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS #AT, P2557016. FIRESTONE WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT TIRE,AND ATTENDANT F...

Dec 6, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDERS. HE NOTICED THAT PASSENGER'S RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS #AT, P2557016. FIRESTONE WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT TIRE,AND ATTENDANT F...

Dec 4, 2000 Tires

THE RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT DOT VNCU P255/70R16 TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, THE WHOLE CENTER SECTION OF THE TIRE WAS GONE, CONSUMER HAS THE TIRE FOR INSPECTION AND HAS CONTRACTED FIRESTONE. *MJS( DOT NUMBER: VNCU TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Dec 4, 2000 Tires

THE RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT DOT VNCU P255/70R16 TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, THE WHOLE CENTER SECTION OF THE TIRE WAS GONE, CONSUMER HAS THE TIRE FOR INSPECTION AND HAS CONTRACTED FIRESTONE. *MJS( DOT NUMBER: VNCU TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Nov 30, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLOWOUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION AT 65MPH ON I-95 AT RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I WAS INFORMED BY BOTH FORD MOTOR CORP. AND FIRESTONE THAT THESE TIRES WERE SAFE. I AM THANKFUL THAT I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND NOT MY WIFE WITH MY THREE BOYS SHE WOULD HAVE MOST LIKELY HIT THE BRAKES AND ROLL THE TRUCK...

Nov 30, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLOWOUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION AT 65MPH ON I-95 AT RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I WAS INFORMED BY BOTH FORD MOTOR CORP. AND FIRESTONE THAT THESE TIRES WERE SAFE. I AM THANKFUL THAT I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND NOT MY WIFE WITH MY THREE BOYS SHE WOULD HAVE MOST LIKELY HIT THE BRAKES AND ROLL THE TRUCK...

Nov 30, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLOWOUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION AT 65MPH ON I-95 AT RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I WAS INFORMED BY BOTH FORD MOTOR CORP. AND FIRESTONE THAT THESE TIRES WERE SAFE. I AM THANKFUL THAT I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND NOT MY WIFE WITH MY THREE BOYS SHE WOULD HAVE MOST LIKELY HIT THE BRAKES AND ROLL THE TRUCK...

Nov 30, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLOWOUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION AT 65MPH ON I-95 AT RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I WAS INFORMED BY BOTH FORD MOTOR CORP. AND FIRESTONE THAT THESE TIRES WERE SAFE. I AM THANKFUL THAT I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND NOT MY WIFE WITH MY THREE BOYS SHE WOULD HAVE MOST LIKELY HIT THE BRAKES AND ROLL THE TRUCK...

Nov 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPER FROZE UP, CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE. ALSO, IT GRINDED INTO ROTORS. IT COST CONSUMER $600.00 IN REPAIRS. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPER FROZE UP, CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE. ALSO, IT GRINDED INTO ROTORS. IT COST CONSUMER $600.00 IN REPAIRS. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPER FROZE UP, CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE. ALSO, IT GRINDED INTO ROTORS. IT COST CONSUMER $600.00 IN REPAIRS. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPER FROZE UP, CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE. ALSO, IT GRINDED INTO ROTORS. IT COST CONSUMER $600.00 IN REPAIRS. *AK

Nov 24, 2000 Tires

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE - CENTER SECTION OF TIRE GONE, 2 SIDE WALL LEFT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNCU TIRESIZE: P255/70R16)

Nov 24, 2000 Tires

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE - CENTER SECTION OF TIRE GONE, 2 SIDE WALL LEFT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: VNCU TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Nov 24, 2000 Tires

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE - CENTER SECTION OF TIRE GONE, 2 SIDE WALL LEFT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNCU TIRESIZE: P255/70R16)

Nov 24, 2000 Tires

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE - CENTER SECTION OF TIRE GONE, 2 SIDE WALL LEFT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: VNCU TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Nov 22, 2000 Tires

17 INCH FIRESTONE TIRES WENT FLAT FREQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Nov 22, 2000 Tires

17 INCH FIRESTONE TIRES WENT FLAT FREQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Nov 21, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 4 DIFFERENT TIMES, DEALER CLAIMS THAT TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN RELPLACED WITH NEW TRANSMISSION. DEALER REFUSES TO RETURN PHONE CALLS OR TALK TO ME CONCERNING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR LOSES POWER AND NERALY STALLS. ONCE WHEN ACCELERATING ON AN ON-RAMP THE CAR NEARLY STALLED AND ONCE WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR DID STALL. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THIS PROBLEM AND SEEMS UNWILLING TO TRY TOO HARD. THEY SAID THA...

Nov 21, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 4 DIFFERENT TIMES, DEALER CLAIMS THAT TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN RELPLACED WITH NEW TRANSMISSION. DEALER REFUSES TO RETURN PHONE CALLS OR TALK TO ME CONCERNING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR LOSES POWER AND NERALY STALLS. ONCE WHEN ACCELERATING ON AN ON-RAMP THE CAR NEARLY STALLED AND ONCE WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR DID STALL. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THIS PROBLEM AND SEEMS UNWILLING TO TRY TOO HARD. THEY SAID THA...

Nov 16, 2000 Tires

DD (TIRESIZE: 255R70-16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255R70-16 )

Nov 16, 2000 Visibility

DD (TIRESIZE: 255R70-16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255R70-16 )

Nov 16, 2000 Tires

TIRES HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MAINTAINING BALANCE AND HAVE REQUIRED BEING RE-BALANCED AND ROTATED EVERY 500 TO 1500 MILES. I HAD THE TIRES INSPECTED BY NATIONAL TIRE AND BATTERY, THEY DISMOUNTED THE TIRES, CHECKED FOR ROUNDNESS, INDEXED THE TIRES AND REMOUNTED THEM, ADDED ADDITIONAL WEIGHTS TO FRON...

Nov 16, 2000 Visibility

TIRES HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MAINTAINING BALANCE AND HAVE REQUIRED BEING RE-BALANCED AND ROTATED EVERY 500 TO 1500 MILES. I HAD THE TIRES INSPECTED BY NATIONAL TIRE AND BATTERY, THEY DISMOUNTED THE TIRES, CHECKED FOR ROUNDNESS, INDEXED THE TIRES AND REMOUNTED THEM, ADDED ADDITIONAL WEIGHTS TO FRON...

Nov 16, 2000 Tires

DD (TIRESIZE: 255R70-16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255R70-16 )

Nov 16, 2000 Visibility

DD (TIRESIZE: 255R70-16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255R70-16 )

Nov 16, 2000 Tires

TIRES HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MAINTAINING BALANCE AND HAVE REQUIRED BEING RE-BALANCED AND ROTATED EVERY 500 TO 1500 MILES. I HAD THE TIRES INSPECTED BY NATIONAL TIRE AND BATTERY, THEY DISMOUNTED THE TIRES, CHECKED FOR ROUNDNESS, INDEXED THE TIRES AND REMOUNTED THEM, ADDED ADDITIONAL WEIGHTS TO FRON...

Nov 16, 2000 Visibility

TIRES HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MAINTAINING BALANCE AND HAVE REQUIRED BEING RE-BALANCED AND ROTATED EVERY 500 TO 1500 MILES. I HAD THE TIRES INSPECTED BY NATIONAL TIRE AND BATTERY, THEY DISMOUNTED THE TIRES, CHECKED FOR ROUNDNESS, INDEXED THE TIRES AND REMOUNTED THEM, ADDED ADDITIONAL WEIGHTS TO FRON...

Nov 15, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN CROSSING ONCOMING TRAFFIC - USUALLY OCCURS WHEN UNDER 1/4 TANK OF GAS. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN CROSSING ONCOMING TRAFFIC - USUALLY OCCURS WHEN UNDER 1/4 TANK OF GAS. *AK

Nov 9, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE (P255 70 R16) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Nov 9, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE (P255 70 R16) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Nov 8, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE (P255 70 R16) LOST PRESSURE. *SLC

Nov 8, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE (P255 70 R16) LOST PRESSURE. *SLC

Nov 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE ACCELERATING, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD 5 REPAIRS DONE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *YH

Nov 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE ACCELERATING, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD 5 REPAIRS DONE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *YH

Nov 3, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. WHILE TIRES BEING ROTATED, MECHANIC NOTICED STEEL BELT WIRING STICKING OUT OF SIDE OF TIRES BETWEEN TREAD & BENEATH THE TREAD. TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED EVEN THOUGH PLENTY TREAD WAS LEFT ON TIRES. NO LONGER POSSESED THE TIRES. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS, P255/70R16 WITH 42,000...

Nov 3, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. WHILE TIRES BEING ROTATED, MECHANIC NOTICED STEEL BELT WIRING STICKING OUT OF SIDE OF TIRES BETWEEN TREAD & BENEATH THE TREAD. TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED EVEN THOUGH PLENTY TREAD WAS LEFT ON TIRES. NO LONGER POSSESED THE TIRES. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS, P255/70R16 WITH 42,000...

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION OCCURRED ON THIS TIRE ON THE MORNING OF 10/31/00 AT 5:30AM WHILE I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK. I WAS DRIVING ON THE SW FWY IN HOUSTON. THE ROAD WAY IS VERY SMOOTH AND LEVEL. IT WAS DRY AND TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT. THE TIRE DID NOT SOUND LIKE A TYPICAL BLOWOUT. I FELT IT RATHER TH...

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS 255-70-16), CONSUMER WANTS THE TIRES REPLACED. NLM

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS 255-70-16), CONSUMER WANTS THE TIRES REPLACED. NLM

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS 255-70-16), CONSUMER WANTS THE TIRES REPLACED. NLM

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS 255-70-16), CONSUMER WANTS THE TIRES REPLACED. NLM

Oct 31, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

UPON STARTUP OF MOTOR, WILL NOT IDLE OR WILL DIE COMPLETELY WHEN STOPPED AT INTERSECTION OR WHEN RELEASING ACCELERATOR WHEN MAKING A TURN, CAUSING MOTOR TO DIE AND LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THROTTLE BODY LINKAGE (BUTTERFLY) STICKING AND IT HAS OC...

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION OCCURRED ON THIS TIRE ON THE MORNING OF 10/31/00 AT 5:30AM WHILE I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK. I WAS DRIVING ON THE SW FWY IN HOUSTON. THE ROAD WAY IS VERY SMOOTH AND LEVEL. IT WAS DRY AND TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT. THE TIRE DID NOT SOUND LIKE A TYPICAL BLOWOUT. I FELT IT RATHER TH...

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS 255-70-16), CONSUMER WANTS THE TIRES REPLACED. NLM

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS 255-70-16), CONSUMER WANTS THE TIRES REPLACED. NLM

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS 255-70-16), CONSUMER WANTS THE TIRES REPLACED. NLM

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING THE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS 255-70-16), CONSUMER WANTS THE TIRES REPLACED. NLM

Oct 31, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

UPON STARTUP OF MOTOR, WILL NOT IDLE OR WILL DIE COMPLETELY WHEN STOPPED AT INTERSECTION OR WHEN RELEASING ACCELERATOR WHEN MAKING A TURN, CAUSING MOTOR TO DIE AND LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THROTTLE BODY LINKAGE (BUTTERFLY) STICKING AND IT HAS OC...

Oct 30, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER NOTICED STRESS MARKS AND BUBBLES ON RIGHT REAR TIRE. HE HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE, AND THE ATTENDANT LOOKED AT TIRES, AND TOLD HIM THE TIRES WERE OKAY. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS#AT 25570R16. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Oct 30, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER NOTICED STRESS MARKS AND BUBBLES ON RIGHT REAR TIRE. HE HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE, AND THE ATTENDANT LOOKED AT TIRES, AND TOLD HIM THE TIRES WERE OKAY. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS#AT 25570R16. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Oct 28, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONES 16 INCH WILDERNESS ON MY EXPEDITION HAVE HAD 3 FLATS IN 1 YEAR. THE TIRES ONLY HAVE 13000 MILES ON THEM.*AK (TIRESIZE: 16 INCH)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 INCH )

Oct 28, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONES 16 INCH WILDERNESS ON MY EXPEDITION HAVE HAD 3 FLATS IN 1 YEAR. THE TIRES ONLY HAVE 13000 MILES ON THEM.*AK (TIRESIZE: 16 INCH)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 INCH )

Oct 20, 2000 Tires

TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND FELT A SUDDEN JERK IN STEERING AND VIBRATION. I EXITED TO THE SOULDER AS FAST AS TRAFFIC WOULD ALLOW. WE WE SHOCKED TO SEE THAT THE TIRE WAS IN TWO PIECES, THE SIDEWALL WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE TREAD. THE TIRE DID HAVE A NAIL IN I...

Oct 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS TOOK CONTROL DURING NORMAL BRAKING BUT WITH LITTLE TO NO BRAKING POWER CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A CAR THAT WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. NLM

Oct 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS TOOK CONTROL DURING NORMAL BRAKING BUT WITH LITTLE TO NO BRAKING POWER CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A CAR THAT WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. NLM

Oct 20, 2000 Tires

TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND FELT A SUDDEN JERK IN STEERING AND VIBRATION. I EXITED TO THE SOULDER AS FAST AS TRAFFIC WOULD ALLOW. WE WE SHOCKED TO SEE THAT THE TIRE WAS IN TWO PIECES, THE SIDEWALL WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE TREAD. THE TIRE DID HAVE A NAIL IN I...

Oct 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS TOOK CONTROL DURING NORMAL BRAKING BUT WITH LITTLE TO NO BRAKING POWER CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A CAR THAT WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. NLM

Oct 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS TOOK CONTROL DURING NORMAL BRAKING BUT WITH LITTLE TO NO BRAKING POWER CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A CAR THAT WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. NLM

Oct 18, 2000 Visibility

MIRROR BACKING ( SILVER) FALLS OFF THIS WAS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. NOW THEY WANT TO CHARGE FOR REPAIR

Oct 18, 2000 Visibility

MIRROR BACKING ( SILVER) FALLS OFF THIS WAS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. NOW THEY WANT TO CHARGE FOR REPAIR

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

EVIDENT SHOULDER CRACKING ON TWO (2) TIRES. REPLACED ALL TIRES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: V2CU TIRESIZE: 255/70/R16)

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES (255/70R16), UPON INSPECTION ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CRACKED TO THE STEEL, TIRES WERE NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL NOTICE AND CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACING ALL FOUR TIRES. NLM

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

EVIDENT SHOULDER CRACKING ON TWO (2) TIRES. REPLACED ALL TIRES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: V2CU TIRESIZE: 255/70/R16)

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES (255/70R16), UPON INSPECTION ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CRACKED TO THE STEEL, TIRES WERE NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL NOTICE AND CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACING ALL FOUR TIRES. NLM

Oct 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 3000 MILES THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO A KNOCK IN THE ENGINE. AT 11,000 MILES THERE WAS A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE DRIVE TRAIN AT 65 MPH WITH THE VECHILE UNDER LOAD - FORD COULDN'T IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM AND HAD NO FIX. AT 12,500 MILES THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED RESULTING IN THE VECHILE STALLING...

Oct 16, 2000 Power Train

AT 3000 MILES THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO A KNOCK IN THE ENGINE. AT 11,000 MILES THERE WAS A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE DRIVE TRAIN AT 65 MPH WITH THE VECHILE UNDER LOAD - FORD COULDN'T IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM AND HAD NO FIX. AT 12,500 MILES THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED RESULTING IN THE VECHILE STALLING...

Oct 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 3000 MILES THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO A KNOCK IN THE ENGINE. AT 11,000 MILES THERE WAS A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE DRIVE TRAIN AT 65 MPH WITH THE VECHILE UNDER LOAD - FORD COULDN'T IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM AND HAD NO FIX. AT 12,500 MILES THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED RESULTING IN THE VECHILE STALLING...

Oct 16, 2000 Power Train

AT 3000 MILES THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO A KNOCK IN THE ENGINE. AT 11,000 MILES THERE WAS A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE DRIVE TRAIN AT 65 MPH WITH THE VECHILE UNDER LOAD - FORD COULDN'T IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM AND HAD NO FIX. AT 12,500 MILES THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED RESULTING IN THE VECHILE STALLING...

Oct 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED RESULTING IN ACCIDENT; ON DRY PAVEMENT, ABS TOOK BRAKING CONTROL BUT DID NOT APPLY BRAKING ENERGY TO THE BRAKES (ONLY SLIGHT BRAKING) DESPITE STANDING ON BRAKE PEDAL; ABS LIGHT WAS NOT ON AT THE TIME; AFTER ACCIDENT SAME PROBLEM (ABS IN CONTROL, NO LIGHT, NO BRAKING) BUT AFT...

Oct 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED RESULTING IN ACCIDENT; ON DRY PAVEMENT, ABS TOOK BRAKING CONTROL BUT DID NOT APPLY BRAKING ENERGY TO THE BRAKES (ONLY SLIGHT BRAKING) DESPITE STANDING ON BRAKE PEDAL; ABS LIGHT WAS NOT ON AT THE TIME; AFTER ACCIDENT SAME PROBLEM (ABS IN CONTROL, NO LIGHT, NO BRAKING) BUT AFT...

Oct 14, 2000 Tires

REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLOW OUT, RESULTING IN DAMAGED WHEEL. ONE PERSON IN THE VEHICLE, NO ONE HURT. VEHICLE DID NOT ROLL OVER. DID NOT LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE TIME WAS 11:20 AM. THE TEMPERATURE 81 DEGREES. THE TIRES HAD BEEN CHECKED TWO DAYS EARLIER FOR INFLATION TO 35PSI. THE TIRES HAD BEEN INS...

Oct 14, 2000 Tires

REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLOW OUT, RESULTING IN DAMAGED WHEEL. ONE PERSON IN THE VEHICLE, NO ONE HURT. VEHICLE DID NOT ROLL OVER. DID NOT LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE TIME WAS 11:20 AM. THE TEMPERATURE 81 DEGREES. THE TIRES HAD BEEN CHECKED TWO DAYS EARLIER FOR INFLATION TO 35PSI. THE TIRES HAD BEEN INS...

Oct 14, 2000 Tires

REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLOW OUT, RESULTING IN DAMAGED WHEEL. ONE PERSON IN THE VEHICLE, NO ONE HURT. VEHICLE DID NOT ROLL OVER. DID NOT LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE TIME WAS 11:20 AM. THE TEMPERATURE 81 DEGREES. THE TIRES HAD BEEN CHECKED TWO DAYS EARLIER FOR INFLATION TO 35PSI. THE TIRES HAD BEEN INS...

Oct 14, 2000 Tires 14,028 mi

REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLOW OUT, RESULTING IN DAMAGED WHEEL. ONE PERSON IN THE VEHICLE NO ONE HURT. VEHICLE DID NOT ROLL OVER. DID NOT LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIME WAS 11:20 A.M. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 81 DEGREES. THE TIRES HAD BEEN CHECKED TWO DAYS EARLIER FOR INFLATION TO 35 PSI. THE TIR...

Oct 14, 2000 Tires

REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLOW OUT, RESULTING IN DAMAGED WHEEL. ONE PERSON IN THE VEHICLE, NO ONE HURT. VEHICLE DID NOT ROLL OVER. DID NOT LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE TIME WAS 11:20 AM. THE TEMPERATURE 81 DEGREES. THE TIRES HAD BEEN CHECKED TWO DAYS EARLIER FOR INFLATION TO 35PSI. THE TIRES HAD BEEN INS...

Oct 14, 2000 Tires

REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLOW OUT, RESULTING IN DAMAGED WHEEL. ONE PERSON IN THE VEHICLE, NO ONE HURT. VEHICLE DID NOT ROLL OVER. DID NOT LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE TIME WAS 11:20 AM. THE TEMPERATURE 81 DEGREES. THE TIRES HAD BEEN CHECKED TWO DAYS EARLIER FOR INFLATION TO 35PSI. THE TIRES HAD BEEN INS...

Oct 14, 2000 Tires

REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLOW OUT, RESULTING IN DAMAGED WHEEL. ONE PERSON IN THE VEHICLE, NO ONE HURT. VEHICLE DID NOT ROLL OVER. DID NOT LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE TIME WAS 11:20 AM. THE TEMPERATURE 81 DEGREES. THE TIRES HAD BEEN CHECKED TWO DAYS EARLIER FOR INFLATION TO 35PSI. THE TIRES HAD BEEN INS...

Oct 14, 2000 Tires 14,028 mi

REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLOW OUT, RESULTING IN DAMAGED WHEEL. ONE PERSON IN THE VEHICLE NO ONE HURT. VEHICLE DID NOT ROLL OVER. DID NOT LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIME WAS 11:20 A.M. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 81 DEGREES. THE TIRES HAD BEEN CHECKED TWO DAYS EARLIER FOR INFLATION TO 35 PSI. THE TIR...

Oct 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE WILL STALL AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING.*AK

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Oct 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE WILL STALL AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING.*AK

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

ON A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION ARE FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT TIRES. VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN PEOPLE INDICATED THAT LEFT REAR TIRE WAS SPLITTING ON THE SIDEWALL WHERE TREAD MET THE CASING. TOOK TO FIRESTONE RETAILER & MECHANIC REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TIRE DUE TO NOT BEING ON RECALL. HAVE NOT EXCHANGE THE...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

AFTER BEING PREVIOUSLY ASSURED THROUGH PHONE CALLS TO FORD AND THROUGH A LETTER FROM FORD AND FIRESTONE THAT 17 INCH WILDERNESS AT'S WERE NOT RECALLED WE FELT VERY CONFIDENT. HOWEVER, AFTER THE BLOWOUT ON OCTOBER 04,2000 I AM CONVINCED THE 17 INCH TIRES NEED TO BE RECALLED ALSO. THE TIRE HAS OBVIOUS...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

ON A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION ARE FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT TIRES. VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN PEOPLE INDICATED THAT LEFT REAR TIRE WAS SPLITTING ON THE SIDEWALL WHERE TREAD MET THE CASING. TOOK TO FIRESTONE RETAILER & MECHANIC REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TIRE DUE TO NOT BEING ON RECALL. HAVE NOT EXCHANGE THE...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

AFTER BEING PREVIOUSLY ASSURED THROUGH PHONE CALLS TO FORD AND THROUGH A LETTER FROM FORD AND FIRESTONE THAT 17 INCH WILDERNESS AT'S WERE NOT RECALLED WE FELT VERY CONFIDENT. HOWEVER, AFTER THE BLOWOUT ON OCTOBER 04,2000 I AM CONVINCED THE 17 INCH TIRES NEED TO BE RECALLED ALSO. THE TIRE HAS OBVIOUS...

Oct 9, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES WERE FOUND TO BE "CRACKED" ALONG THE TREAD/SIDEWALL AT 11,500 MILES. LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR. WHILE AT THE CROWN FORD DEALERSHIP EARLIER THAT DAY I HAD THEM CHECK MY TIRES AND THEY SENT ME TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER, THE SERVICE MANAGE CHECKED OTHER EXPEDITIONS IN THE ...

Oct 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS GETTING READY TO BACK UP AND THROTTLE ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE. TRUCK PROCEEDED ABOUT 70 FEET BEFORE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAD BOTH FEET ON BRAKE LEAVING SKID MARKS FROM FRONT TIRES ON PAVEMENT.

Oct 9, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES WERE FOUND TO BE "CRACKED" ALONG THE TREAD/SIDEWALL AT 11,500 MILES. LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR. WHILE AT THE CROWN FORD DEALERSHIP EARLIER THAT DAY I HAD THEM CHECK MY TIRES AND THEY SENT ME TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER, THE SERVICE MANAGE CHECKED OTHER EXPEDITIONS IN THE ...

Oct 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS GETTING READY TO BACK UP AND THROTTLE ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE. TRUCK PROCEEDED ABOUT 70 FEET BEFORE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAD BOTH FEET ON BRAKE LEAVING SKID MARKS FROM FRONT TIRES ON PAVEMENT.

Oct 7, 2000 Tires

SPLITTING OF TIRE AT TREAD NEAR SIDEWALL OUTER EDGE STEEL SHOWING..ALL THE WAY AROUND TIRE (DOT NUMBER: W2CUIRD189 TIRESIZE: 255.70.16)

Oct 7, 2000 Tires

SPLITTING OF TIRE AT TREAD NEAR SIDEWALL OUTER EDGE STEEL SHOWING..ALL THE WAY AROUND TIRE( DOT NUMBER: W2CUIRD189 TIRE SIZE: 255.70.16 )

Oct 7, 2000 Tires

SPLITTING OF TIRE AT TREAD NEAR SIDEWALL OUTER EDGE STEEL SHOWING..ALL THE WAY AROUND TIRE (DOT NUMBER: W2CUIRD189 TIRESIZE: 255.70.16)

Oct 7, 2000 Tires

SPLITTING OF TIRE AT TREAD NEAR SIDEWALL OUTER EDGE STEEL SHOWING..ALL THE WAY AROUND TIRE( DOT NUMBER: W2CUIRD189 TIRE SIZE: 255.70.16 )

Oct 5, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES(P265 70 R17)EXPERIENCED CRACKING. *SLC

Oct 5, 2000 Tires

TIRES WERE CRACKED/SPLIT DOWN THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE, CONSUMER CONTACTED TIRE DEALER WHO STATED THAT TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T-005, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AND CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES MODEL 355). NLM

Oct 5, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES(P265 70 R17)EXPERIENCED CRACKING. *SLC

Oct 5, 2000 Tires

TIRES WERE CRACKED/SPLIT DOWN THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE, CONSUMER CONTACTED TIRE DEALER WHO STATED THAT TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T-005, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AND CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES MODEL 355). NLM

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEED; NOTHING IN ROADWAY. *AK (DOT NUMBER: ? TIRESIZE: 17 INCHES)

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEED; NOTHING IN ROADWAY. *AK (DOT NUMBER: ? TIRESIZE: 17 INCHES)

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES INDICATED TREAD SEPARATION @ 17" TIRES FIRESTONE SAID ONLY 50% REDUCTION. *AK (TIRESIZE: 17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 17 )

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES INDICATED TREAD SEPARATION @ 17" TIRES FIRESTONE SAID ONLY 50% REDUCTION. *AK (TIRESIZE: 17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 17 )

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

WHILE A 1999 FORD, EXPEDITION, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIDE P255/70R16 AND DOT# UNAVAILABLE WAS BEING SERVICED WAS INFORMED OF CRACKS AROUND THE SIDEWALL WHERE THE TREAD MEETS ON ALL FOUR TIRES. FIRESTONE NOTIFIED, AND WILL NOT REPLACE BECAUSE TIRES WERE NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. *AK ALL FOUR TI...

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEWOUT...SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT THEN THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY DROPPED ONTO THE RIM,II COASTED TO A STOP. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A FIRESTONE DEALER, ASKED THE TECHNICIAN WHAT COULD CAUSE THIS TO OCCUR ON A TIRE WITH LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON IT. HE SAID HE COULDN'T TELL, BUT BECAUSE O...

Sep 27, 2000 Power Train

I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE A TOTAL OF 8 TIMES FOR VARIOUS REASONS, BUT HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME THING AND STILL NOT FIXED. THANK GOD MY TIRES HAVE NOT BLOWN OUT. *AK

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

I TOOK THE TIRE INTO A FIRESTONE DEALER DUE TO A SLOW LEAK, THEY CHECKED THE TIRE, DISMOUNTED IT AND AFTER REASSEMBLY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE. THE TIRE CONTINUED TO EXIBIT A SLOW LEAK RATE OF ABOUT 10 LB IN 2 WEEKS. DUE TO THE PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES IN GENERAL I REPLACED AL...

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION WITH 4-5 INCH BREAK AND COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF TIRE. THIS COMPLETE TIRE FALILURE COULD EASILY HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT AS I HAD BEEN DRIVING 70 MPH. THE TREAD SEPARATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TIRE AND TORE THROUGH TO THE INSIDE WITH THE 4-5 INCH SLIT COMPLETELY THROUGH. I AM FORT...

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

WHILE A 1999 FORD, EXPEDITION, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIDE P255/70R16 AND DOT# UNAVAILABLE WAS BEING SERVICED WAS INFORMED OF CRACKS AROUND THE SIDEWALL WHERE THE TREAD MEETS ON ALL FOUR TIRES. FIRESTONE NOTIFIED, AND WILL NOT REPLACE BECAUSE TIRES WERE NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. *AK ALL FOUR TI...

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEWOUT...SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT THEN THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY DROPPED ONTO THE RIM,II COASTED TO A STOP. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A FIRESTONE DEALER, ASKED THE TECHNICIAN WHAT COULD CAUSE THIS TO OCCUR ON A TIRE WITH LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON IT. HE SAID HE COULDN'T TELL, BUT BECAUSE O...

Sep 27, 2000 Power Train

I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE A TOTAL OF 8 TIMES FOR VARIOUS REASONS, BUT HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME THING AND STILL NOT FIXED. THANK GOD MY TIRES HAVE NOT BLOWN OUT. *AK

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

I TOOK THE TIRE INTO A FIRESTONE DEALER DUE TO A SLOW LEAK, THEY CHECKED THE TIRE, DISMOUNTED IT AND AFTER REASSEMBLY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE. THE TIRE CONTINUED TO EXIBIT A SLOW LEAK RATE OF ABOUT 10 LB IN 2 WEEKS. DUE TO THE PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES IN GENERAL I REPLACED AL...

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION WITH 4-5 INCH BREAK AND COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF TIRE. THIS COMPLETE TIRE FALILURE COULD EASILY HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT AS I HAD BEEN DRIVING 70 MPH. THE TREAD SEPARATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TIRE AND TORE THROUGH TO THE INSIDE WITH THE 4-5 INCH SLIT COMPLETELY THROUGH. I AM FORT...

Sep 26, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING TIRES BE REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING TIRES BE REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE DO NOT HAVE A HEAT RESISTANCE RATING ON THEM. I CHECKED ALL FOUR TIRES AND THERE ARE NO RATINGS. I WANT TO KNOW IF THE RATING IS REQUIRED BY LAW . I WANT TO KNOW ,IF THE RATING IS REQUIRED, DO I HAVE RECOURSE. IF THE TIRES ARE ILLEGAL BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE THE...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

TIRE RUBBER IS SPLITTING IN THE AREA WHERE THE TIRE AND WHEEL MEET LARGEST SPLIT IS APPX. 6 INCHES LONG AND APPX 1/4 INCH WIDE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255/70/16 )

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE DO NOT HAVE A HEAT RESISTANCE RATING ON THEM. I CHECKED ALL FOUR TIRES AND THERE ARE NO RATINGS. I WANT TO KNOW IF THE RATING IS REQUIRED BY LAW . I WANT TO KNOW ,IF THE RATING IS REQUIRED, DO I HAVE RECOURSE. IF THE TIRES ARE ILLEGAL BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE THE...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

TIRE RUBBER IS SPLITTING IN THE AREA WHERE THE TIRE AND WHEEL MEET LARGEST SPLIT IS APPX. 6 INCHES LONG AND APPX 1/4 INCH WIDE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255/70/16 )

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE DO NOT HAVE A HEAT RESISTANCE RATING ON THEM. I CHECKED ALL FOUR TIRES AND THERE ARE NO RATINGS. I WANT TO KNOW IF THE RATING IS REQUIRED BY LAW . I WANT TO KNOW ,IF THE RATING IS REQUIRED, DO I HAVE RECOURSE. IF THE TIRES ARE ILLEGAL BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE THE...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

TIRE RUBBER IS SPLITTING IN THE AREA WHERE THE TIRE AND WHEEL MEET LARGEST SPLIT IS APPX. 6 INCHES LONG AND APPX 1/4 INCH WIDE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255/70/16 )

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE DO NOT HAVE A HEAT RESISTANCE RATING ON THEM. I CHECKED ALL FOUR TIRES AND THERE ARE NO RATINGS. I WANT TO KNOW IF THE RATING IS REQUIRED BY LAW . I WANT TO KNOW ,IF THE RATING IS REQUIRED, DO I HAVE RECOURSE. IF THE TIRES ARE ILLEGAL BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE THE...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

TIRE RUBBER IS SPLITTING IN THE AREA WHERE THE TIRE AND WHEEL MEET LARGEST SPLIT IS APPX. 6 INCHES LONG AND APPX 1/4 INCH WIDE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255/70/16 )

Sep 22, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES ARE DRY ROTTING ON THE TREAD AND FORD AND GENERAL WILL NOT REPLACE THE TIRES AT THERE COST. SINCE ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE THE SAME ISSUE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE TIRE. ATTACHED IS AN EMAIL I SENT TO GENERAL TIRE AND FORD, NEITHER OF WHICH OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN POI...

Sep 22, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES ARE DRY ROTTING ON THE TREAD AND FORD AND GENERAL WILL NOT REPLACE THE TIRES AT THERE COST. SINCE ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE THE SAME ISSUE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE TIRE. ATTACHED IS AN EMAIL I SENT TO GENERAL TIRE AND FORD, NEITHER OF WHICH OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN POI...

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE P265/70R17 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER FELT WHEN TIRE CAME APART. *SLC

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

PE00020 ; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH TIRE ON THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SIDE SPLIT RIGHT DOWN TO TREAD. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE TRUCK. ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, FORD, EXPEDTION. A FIRESTONE DEALERSHIP AGREEDED TO REPLACE TIRE WITH A MIMIMAL CHARGE. PLEASE LIST TIR...

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

TIRES SHOW CRACKS ALONG THE TREAD, JUST AS THE RECALLED TIRES FOR FIRESTONE DID BEFORE THEY BLEW OUT, OR HAD TREAD FAILURE. MY TIRES ARE NOT IN THE WARNING, OR RECALL, SO FIRESTONE WON'T REPLACE THEM. SINCE THIS IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM WORK, AND I TRAVEL THE FREEWAY 70 MILES PER DAY, TRE...

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

I OWN A SET OF FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES; SIZE 255/70R/16 109S M/S. I KNOW THAT THESE TIRES ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE LATEST RECALL, BUT THEY APPEAR TO BE DOING THE SAME AS THE 15" TIRES. I HAD THEM INSPECTED AT FIRESTONE AND THEY OBSERVED THE SAME THING. THEY, FIRESTONE DISTRIBUTOR, SUGGESTE...

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE P265/70R17 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER FELT WHEN TIRE CAME APART. *SLC

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

PE00020 ; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH TIRE ON THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SIDE SPLIT RIGHT DOWN TO TREAD. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE TRUCK. ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, FORD, EXPEDTION. A FIRESTONE DEALERSHIP AGREEDED TO REPLACE TIRE WITH A MIMIMAL CHARGE. PLEASE LIST TIR...

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

TIRES SHOW CRACKS ALONG THE TREAD, JUST AS THE RECALLED TIRES FOR FIRESTONE DID BEFORE THEY BLEW OUT, OR HAD TREAD FAILURE. MY TIRES ARE NOT IN THE WARNING, OR RECALL, SO FIRESTONE WON'T REPLACE THEM. SINCE THIS IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM WORK, AND I TRAVEL THE FREEWAY 70 MILES PER DAY, TRE...

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

I OWN A SET OF FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES; SIZE 255/70R/16 109S M/S. I KNOW THAT THESE TIRES ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE LATEST RECALL, BUT THEY APPEAR TO BE DOING THE SAME AS THE 15" TIRES. I HAD THEM INSPECTED AT FIRESTONE AND THEY OBSERVED THE SAME THING. THEY, FIRESTONE DISTRIBUTOR, SUGGESTE...

Sep 20, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY. NOTICED, MOST OFTEN WHEN USING BLINKERS. SHE WILL CONTACT THE DEALER.*AK

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

IN LESS THAN 14 MONTHS, I HAD 2 FLATS WHILE DRIVING AT MODERATE SPEEDS, ONCE ON A GRAVEL ROAD, AND ONCE ON THE FREEWAY. I WOULD EXPECT AT TIRES TO HOLD UP BETTER THAN THIS. THE TIRES DID NOT SEPERATE AS THE RECALLED ONES HAVE, BUT THEY JUST GAVE OUT/LOST AIR. INTERESTINGLY, A FRIEND OF MINE BOUGH...

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT OWL TIRE, CURRENTLY THE 17 INCH TIRES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL (P265/70R17). NLM

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

CONSUMERS FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE (P265/70R17) DISINTEGRATED WHILE DRIVING, TIRES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T-005 BECAUSE THEY ARE 17 INCH TIRES, CONSUMER REPLACED A FOUR TIRES AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Sep 20, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY. NOTICED, MOST OFTEN WHEN USING BLINKERS. SHE WILL CONTACT THE DEALER.*AK

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

IN LESS THAN 14 MONTHS, I HAD 2 FLATS WHILE DRIVING AT MODERATE SPEEDS, ONCE ON A GRAVEL ROAD, AND ONCE ON THE FREEWAY. I WOULD EXPECT AT TIRES TO HOLD UP BETTER THAN THIS. THE TIRES DID NOT SEPERATE AS THE RECALLED ONES HAVE, BUT THEY JUST GAVE OUT/LOST AIR. INTERESTINGLY, A FRIEND OF MINE BOUGH...

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT OWL TIRE, CURRENTLY THE 17 INCH TIRES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL (P265/70R17). NLM

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

CONSUMERS FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE (P265/70R17) DISINTEGRATED WHILE DRIVING, TIRES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T-005 BECAUSE THEY ARE 17 INCH TIRES, CONSUMER REPLACED A FOUR TIRES AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Sep 19, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE RPLACED. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

I'VE HAD 5 FLAT TIRES IN THE 20 MONTHS I'VE OWNED THIS TRUCK. THREE OF THE 5 (INCLUDING THE SPARE) TIRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF THE TREAD CRACKING AT THE BASE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265/70-17 )

Sep 19, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE RPLACED. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

I'VE HAD 5 FLAT TIRES IN THE 20 MONTHS I'VE OWNED THIS TRUCK. THREE OF THE 5 (INCLUDING THE SPARE) TIRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF THE TREAD CRACKING AT THE BASE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265/70-17 )

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHEN CHANGING REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE, THERE WAS A CRACK FRONT IN THE SIDEWALL AND TREAD. TIRE SIZE P25570R1,. ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, EXPEDITION. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 16000. FORD/ FIRESTONE WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE TIRE. PLEASE DOT NUMBER IF POS...

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

REPLACED FIRESTONE 17" TIRES AS A PRECAUTION. AFTER REMOVAL NOTICED AT LEASE 2 OF THE WILDERNESS AT TIRES HAD UNUSAL TREAD DAMAGE. THESE TIRES ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL BUT SHOULD BE.( DOT NUMBER: VN TIRE SIZE: P26570R17 )

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHEN CHANGING REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE, THERE WAS A CRACK FRONT IN THE SIDEWALL AND TREAD. TIRE SIZE P25570R1,. ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, EXPEDITION. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 16000. FORD/ FIRESTONE WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE TIRE. PLEASE DOT NUMBER IF POS...

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

REPLACED FIRESTONE 17" TIRES AS A PRECAUTION. AFTER REMOVAL NOTICED AT LEASE 2 OF THE WILDERNESS AT TIRES HAD UNUSAL TREAD DAMAGE. THESE TIRES ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL BUT SHOULD BE.( DOT NUMBER: VN TIRE SIZE: P26570R17 )

Sep 14, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING COULD SMELL ENGINE BURNING OIL WHICH CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THERE WAS NO OIL LEAKING. COIL BROKE IN THE ENGINE/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON BY THEMSELF, WHILE THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL/ PASSENGER DOOR PANEL WAS LOOSE & CAME OFF/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD CAUSE LIGHTS TO ...

Sep 14, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING COULD SMELL ENGINE BURNING OIL WHICH CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THERE WAS NO OIL LEAKING. COIL BROKE IN THE ENGINE/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON BY THEMSELF, WHILE THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL/ PASSENGER DOOR PANEL WAS LOOSE & CAME OFF/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD CAUSE LIGHTS TO ...

Sep 14, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING COULD SMELL ENGINE BURNING OIL WHICH CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THERE WAS NO OIL LEAKING. COIL BROKE IN THE ENGINE/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON BY THEMSELF, WHILE THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL/ PASSENGER DOOR PANEL WAS LOOSE & CAME OFF/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD CAUSE LIGHTS TO ...

Sep 14, 2000 Structure

WHILE DRIVING COULD SMELL ENGINE BURNING OIL WHICH CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THERE WAS NO OIL LEAKING. COIL BROKE IN THE ENGINE/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON BY THEMSELF, WHILE THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL/ PASSENGER DOOR PANEL WAS LOOSE & CAME OFF/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD CAUSE LIGHTS TO ...

Sep 14, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING COULD SMELL ENGINE BURNING OIL WHICH CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THERE WAS NO OIL LEAKING. COIL BROKE IN THE ENGINE/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON BY THEMSELF, WHILE THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL/ PASSENGER DOOR PANEL WAS LOOSE & CAME OFF/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD CAUSE LIGHTS TO ...

Sep 14, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING COULD SMELL ENGINE BURNING OIL WHICH CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THERE WAS NO OIL LEAKING. COIL BROKE IN THE ENGINE/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON BY THEMSELF, WHILE THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL/ PASSENGER DOOR PANEL WAS LOOSE & CAME OFF/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD CAUSE LIGHTS TO ...

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

TIRE HAD COMPLETE FAILURE (BLOWOUT) ON INTERSTATE 95 AT 70 MPH AT APPROXIMATELY 0700 ON MAY 16TH, 2000. WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL AND RETURN TO OUTSIDE EMERGENCY LANE AND REPLACE WITH THE SPARE. THE SPARE ALSO HAS FOUR SERIOUS INDENTATIONS IN THE SIDEWALL AND I DO NOT CONSIDER SAFE TO USE.I WENT TO A...

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES ON THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY LEAK AIR. *MJS

Sep 14, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING COULD SMELL ENGINE BURNING OIL WHICH CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THERE WAS NO OIL LEAKING. COIL BROKE IN THE ENGINE/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON BY THEMSELF, WHILE THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL/ PASSENGER DOOR PANEL WAS LOOSE & CAME OFF/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD CAUSE LIGHTS TO ...

Sep 14, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING COULD SMELL ENGINE BURNING OIL WHICH CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THERE WAS NO OIL LEAKING. COIL BROKE IN THE ENGINE/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON BY THEMSELF, WHILE THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL/ PASSENGER DOOR PANEL WAS LOOSE & CAME OFF/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD CAUSE LIGHTS TO ...

Sep 14, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING COULD SMELL ENGINE BURNING OIL WHICH CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THERE WAS NO OIL LEAKING. COIL BROKE IN THE ENGINE/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON BY THEMSELF, WHILE THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL/ PASSENGER DOOR PANEL WAS LOOSE & CAME OFF/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD CAUSE LIGHTS TO ...

Sep 14, 2000 Structure

WHILE DRIVING COULD SMELL ENGINE BURNING OIL WHICH CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THERE WAS NO OIL LEAKING. COIL BROKE IN THE ENGINE/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON BY THEMSELF, WHILE THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL/ PASSENGER DOOR PANEL WAS LOOSE & CAME OFF/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD CAUSE LIGHTS TO ...

Sep 14, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING COULD SMELL ENGINE BURNING OIL WHICH CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THERE WAS NO OIL LEAKING. COIL BROKE IN THE ENGINE/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON BY THEMSELF, WHILE THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL/ PASSENGER DOOR PANEL WAS LOOSE & CAME OFF/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD CAUSE LIGHTS TO ...

Sep 14, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING COULD SMELL ENGINE BURNING OIL WHICH CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THERE WAS NO OIL LEAKING. COIL BROKE IN THE ENGINE/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON BY THEMSELF, WHILE THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL/ PASSENGER DOOR PANEL WAS LOOSE & CAME OFF/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD CAUSE LIGHTS TO ...

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

TIRE HAD COMPLETE FAILURE (BLOWOUT) ON INTERSTATE 95 AT 70 MPH AT APPROXIMATELY 0700 ON MAY 16TH, 2000. WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL AND RETURN TO OUTSIDE EMERGENCY LANE AND REPLACE WITH THE SPARE. THE SPARE ALSO HAS FOUR SERIOUS INDENTATIONS IN THE SIDEWALL AND I DO NOT CONSIDER SAFE TO USE.I WENT TO A...

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES ON THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY LEAK AIR. *MJS

Sep 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

THERE WAS A PASSENGER IN VEHICLE GOING 70MPH. DRIVER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE CROSSED OVER SEVERAL LANES, AND FLIPPED OVER 4 TIMES. LANDED ON WHEELS & HIT GUARDRAIL & FLIPPED AGAIN. LANDED ON RIGHT SIDE & SKIDDED 92 FEET. UPON IMPACT WITH GUARDRAIL, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CHILD 2 1/2MOS. IN REAR FA...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires Crash

THERE WAS A PASSENGER IN VEHICLE GOING 70MPH. DRIVER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE CROSSED OVER SEVERAL LANES, AND FLIPPED OVER 4 TIMES. LANDED ON WHEELS & HIT GUARDRAIL & FLIPPED AGAIN. LANDED ON RIGHT SIDE & SKIDDED 92 FEET. UPON IMPACT WITH GUARDRAIL, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CHILD 2 1/2MOS. IN REAR FA...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

HAVE CRACKS LOCATED WHERE SIDE WALL AND TREAD CAPS MEET CAN SEE STEEL BELTS (ALL FOUR TIRES)! HAVE CONTACTED FIRESTONE CORP AND LOCAL DEALER NO HELP GIVEN, ALSO CONTACTED FORD THEY ARE KEEPING IN CONTACT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255 70R16 )

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

I AM NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. I CHANGED THE FIRST TIRE WITH MY SPARE RIM & TIRE AND NOW THE AIR IS DECREASING IN THE TIRE THE SAME WAY THE FIRST TIRE DID. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT WE WERE ON THE FREEWAY AND MY SUV SPENT AROUND AND SWERVED . I HAD FIVE CHILDREN ...

Sep 12, 2000 Suspension

WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN 40 & 50 MPH, THERE IS A VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THIS VIBRATION IS DISTINCT IN THE FLOORBOARDS. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE PROBLEM, THE MECHANIC STATED IT WAS A TIRE PRESSURE PROBLEM & THE PRESSURE WAS ADJUSTED. THE SECOND TIME, ONLY A COUPLE WEEKS LATER W...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES (P265/70R170) BEGAN TO DEVELOP WEATHER CRACKS ALONG THR EDGE OF THE CAP, WAS TOLD THAT ONLY 15 INCH TIRES WERE INVOLVED IN RECALL 00T-005. NLM

Sep 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

THERE WAS A PASSENGER IN VEHICLE GOING 70MPH. DRIVER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE CROSSED OVER SEVERAL LANES, AND FLIPPED OVER 4 TIMES. LANDED ON WHEELS & HIT GUARDRAIL & FLIPPED AGAIN. LANDED ON RIGHT SIDE & SKIDDED 92 FEET. UPON IMPACT WITH GUARDRAIL, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CHILD 2 1/2MOS. IN REAR FA...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires Crash

THERE WAS A PASSENGER IN VEHICLE GOING 70MPH. DRIVER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE CROSSED OVER SEVERAL LANES, AND FLIPPED OVER 4 TIMES. LANDED ON WHEELS & HIT GUARDRAIL & FLIPPED AGAIN. LANDED ON RIGHT SIDE & SKIDDED 92 FEET. UPON IMPACT WITH GUARDRAIL, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CHILD 2 1/2MOS. IN REAR FA...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

HAVE CRACKS LOCATED WHERE SIDE WALL AND TREAD CAPS MEET CAN SEE STEEL BELTS (ALL FOUR TIRES)! HAVE CONTACTED FIRESTONE CORP AND LOCAL DEALER NO HELP GIVEN, ALSO CONTACTED FORD THEY ARE KEEPING IN CONTACT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255 70R16 )

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

I AM NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. I CHANGED THE FIRST TIRE WITH MY SPARE RIM & TIRE AND NOW THE AIR IS DECREASING IN THE TIRE THE SAME WAY THE FIRST TIRE DID. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT WE WERE ON THE FREEWAY AND MY SUV SPENT AROUND AND SWERVED . I HAD FIVE CHILDREN ...

Sep 12, 2000 Suspension

WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN 40 & 50 MPH, THERE IS A VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THIS VIBRATION IS DISTINCT IN THE FLOORBOARDS. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE PROBLEM, THE MECHANIC STATED IT WAS A TIRE PRESSURE PROBLEM & THE PRESSURE WAS ADJUSTED. THE SECOND TIME, ONLY A COUPLE WEEKS LATER W...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES (P265/70R170) BEGAN TO DEVELOP WEATHER CRACKS ALONG THR EDGE OF THE CAP, WAS TOLD THAT ONLY 15 INCH TIRES WERE INVOLVED IN RECALL 00T-005. NLM

Sep 11, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE P255/70R16 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WHICH MADE HER PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND SEE TIRE. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000 Power Train

REAR DRIVESHAFT REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000 Steering

STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED, STEERING COLUMN STILL HAS AN INTERMITTING WHIRRING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCES CLICKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION AND IN COLD WEATHER THE ENGINE RATTLED, DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BAD OIL LEAK. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE P255/70R16 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WHICH MADE HER PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND SEE TIRE. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000 Power Train

REAR DRIVESHAFT REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000 Steering

STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED, STEERING COLUMN STILL HAS AN INTERMITTING WHIRRING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCES CLICKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION AND IN COLD WEATHER THE ENGINE RATTLED, DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BAD OIL LEAK. *SLC

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

TIRES CRACKING AROUND TREAD/TIRE SEPERATION( DOT NUMBER: VNCU TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

(SENT TO FIRESTONE AND FORD) DEAR SIRS: WE OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH WILDERNESS AT, WHITE LETTER, SIZE P255/70R16 TIRES. TODAY, THE VEHICLE HAS 22,000 MILES ON IT. LAST YEAR, AS WE APPROACHED ABOUT 9,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, WE NOTICED EXCESSIVE VIBRATION ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY. WE HAD...

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

TIRES CRACKING AROUND TREAD/TIRE SEPERATION( DOT NUMBER: VNCU TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

(SENT TO FIRESTONE AND FORD) DEAR SIRS: WE OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH WILDERNESS AT, WHITE LETTER, SIZE P255/70R16 TIRES. TODAY, THE VEHICLE HAS 22,000 MILES ON IT. LAST YEAR, AS WE APPROACHED ABOUT 9,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, WE NOTICED EXCESSIVE VIBRATION ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY. WE HAD...

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

SIDEWALL BLEWOUT WHERE TREAD WAS PUT TOGETHER. I ASKED THE SERVICE DEPT. IF THEY HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THAT TIRE AND WAS TOLD NO. I AM A FATHER OF THREE AND AM VERY CONCERNED. THIS SIZE HAS YET TO BE ADDED TO THE RECALL OR ADVISERY.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255/70R16 )

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

TIRES CRACKING AROUND TREAD/TIRE SEPERATION( DOT NUMBER: VNCU TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

(SENT TO FIRESTONE AND FORD) DEAR SIRS: WE OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH WILDERNESS AT, WHITE LETTER, SIZE P255/70R16 TIRES. TODAY, THE VEHICLE HAS 22,000 MILES ON IT. LAST YEAR, AS WE APPROACHED ABOUT 9,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, WE NOTICED EXCESSIVE VIBRATION ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY. WE HAD...

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

TIRES CRACKING AROUND TREAD/TIRE SEPERATION( DOT NUMBER: VNCU TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

(SENT TO FIRESTONE AND FORD) DEAR SIRS: WE OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION WITH WILDERNESS AT, WHITE LETTER, SIZE P255/70R16 TIRES. TODAY, THE VEHICLE HAS 22,000 MILES ON IT. LAST YEAR, AS WE APPROACHED ABOUT 9,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, WE NOTICED EXCESSIVE VIBRATION ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY. WE HAD...

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

SIDEWALL BLEWOUT WHERE TREAD WAS PUT TOGETHER. I ASKED THE SERVICE DEPT. IF THEY HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THAT TIRE AND WAS TOLD NO. I AM A FATHER OF THREE AND AM VERY CONCERNED. THIS SIZE HAS YET TO BE ADDED TO THE RECALL OR ADVISERY.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255/70R16 )

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

1 TIRE BLEW HOLE THROUGH TREAD, 3 OTHERS VARIOUS PATCHABLE HOLE, 1 QUESTIONABLE( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265 70 R17 )

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

1 TIRE BLEW HOLE THROUGH TREAD, 3 OTHERS VARIOUS PATCHABLE HOLE, 1 QUESTIONABLE( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265 70 R17 )

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

1 TIRE BLEW HOLE THROUGH TREAD, 3 OTHERS VARIOUS PATCHABLE HOLE, 1 QUESTIONABLE( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265 70 R17 )

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

1 TIRE BLEW HOLE THROUGH TREAD, 3 OTHERS VARIOUS PATCHABLE HOLE, 1 QUESTIONABLE( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265 70 R17 )

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

PE00020; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A FORD, EXPIDITION 1999. THERE ARE LITTLE SLICES GOING ALL THE WAY AROUND TIRE, CONSUMER TOOK TO FIRESTONE AND THEY ARE GOING TO REPLACE THEM. CONSUMER WILL BE CHARGED. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

PE00020; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A FORD, EXPIDITION 1999. THERE ARE LITTLE SLICES GOING ALL THE WAY AROUND TIRE, CONSUMER TOOK TO FIRESTONE AND THEY ARE GOING TO REPLACE THEM. CONSUMER WILL BE CHARGED. *AK

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

I REALIZE THAT THESE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED, NOR AM I NECESSARILY LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT. HOWEVER, EVEN PRIOR TO THE CURRENT RECALLS, WE WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THESE TIRES AS WE HAVE HAD 3 FLATS IN A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS ON A NEW VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE, W...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES STARTED SEPERATING / CRACKING AROUND 11/99 . TOOK VEHICILE TO FIRESTONE DEALER 08/00 THEY INSPECTED TIRES AND SAID IT WAS NORMAL . I ASKED FOR A RECIEPT THEY SAID THEY DO NOT GIVE RECIEPTS FOR INSPECTIONS. I TOLD THEM I NEVER HAD TIRES DO THAT BEFORE . THEY HAD NO COMMENT. I ASSURE YO...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

I REALIZE THAT THESE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED, NOR AM I NECESSARILY LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT. HOWEVER, EVEN PRIOR TO THE CURRENT RECALLS, WE WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THESE TIRES AS WE HAVE HAD 3 FLATS IN A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS ON A NEW VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE, W...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES STARTED SEPERATING / CRACKING AROUND 11/99 . TOOK VEHICILE TO FIRESTONE DEALER 08/00 THEY INSPECTED TIRES AND SAID IT WAS NORMAL . I ASKED FOR A RECIEPT THEY SAID THEY DO NOT GIVE RECIEPTS FOR INSPECTIONS. I TOLD THEM I NEVER HAD TIRES DO THAT BEFORE . THEY HAD NO COMMENT. I ASSURE YO...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

I REALIZE THAT THESE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED, NOR AM I NECESSARILY LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT. HOWEVER, EVEN PRIOR TO THE CURRENT RECALLS, WE WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THESE TIRES AS WE HAVE HAD 3 FLATS IN A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS ON A NEW VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE, W...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES STARTED SEPERATING / CRACKING AROUND 11/99 . TOOK VEHICILE TO FIRESTONE DEALER 08/00 THEY INSPECTED TIRES AND SAID IT WAS NORMAL . I ASKED FOR A RECIEPT THEY SAID THEY DO NOT GIVE RECIEPTS FOR INSPECTIONS. I TOLD THEM I NEVER HAD TIRES DO THAT BEFORE . THEY HAD NO COMMENT. I ASSURE YO...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

I REALIZE THAT THESE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED, NOR AM I NECESSARILY LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT. HOWEVER, EVEN PRIOR TO THE CURRENT RECALLS, WE WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THESE TIRES AS WE HAVE HAD 3 FLATS IN A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS ON A NEW VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE, W...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES STARTED SEPERATING / CRACKING AROUND 11/99 . TOOK VEHICILE TO FIRESTONE DEALER 08/00 THEY INSPECTED TIRES AND SAID IT WAS NORMAL . I ASKED FOR A RECIEPT THEY SAID THEY DO NOT GIVE RECIEPTS FOR INSPECTIONS. I TOLD THEM I NEVER HAD TIRES DO THAT BEFORE . THEY HAD NO COMMENT. I ASSURE YO...

Sep 4, 2000 Tires

TIRE CAME APART ON THE FREEWAY. MY WIFE CHRISTINE WAS HIT BY A CAR AND HAD SURGERY TO REPAIR BROKEN LEG & KNEEE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P265/70R17 )

Sep 4, 2000 Tires

TIRE CAME APART ON THE FREEWAY. MY WIFE CHRISTINE WAS HIT BY A CAR AND HAD SURGERY TO REPAIR BROKEN LEG & KNEEE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P265/70R17 )

Sep 4, 2000 Tires

TIRE CAME APART ON THE FREEWAY. MY WIFE CHRISTINE WAS HIT BY A CAR AND HAD SURGERY TO REPAIR BROKEN LEG & KNEEE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P265/70R17 )

Sep 4, 2000 Tires

TIRE CAME APART ON THE FREEWAY. MY WIFE CHRISTINE WAS HIT BY A CAR AND HAD SURGERY TO REPAIR BROKEN LEG & KNEEE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P265/70R17 )

Sep 2, 2000 Tires

TIRE TREAD SEPERATION ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR( DOT NUMBER: W2T6 TIRE SIZE: P265/70R17 )

Sep 2, 2000 Tires

TIRE TREAD SEPERATION ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR( DOT NUMBER: W2T6 TIRE SIZE: P265/70R17 )

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

PE00-020; FIRESTONE , WILDERNESS AT P255/70R16 WITH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FORD EXPEDITION 1999, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED 2 BLOWOUTS,ONCE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH 10-15,000 MILES, AND ANOTHER WHILE DRIVING AT APRROXIMATELY 60 MPH. WITH 17-20,000 MILES. CONSUMER DECIDED TO REPLACE REST OF...

Sep 1, 2000 Wheels

RECALL (99V-009) SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE THE 17" ALUMINUM WHEELS AS WELL AS THE 17" CHROME WHEELS. CONSUMER'S 17" ALUMINUM WHEELS CRACKED AND CAUSED VIBRATION AS STATED IN RECALL. *CJ

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

PE00-020; FIRESTONE , WILDERNESS AT P255/70R16 WITH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FORD EXPEDITION 1999, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED 2 BLOWOUTS,ONCE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH 10-15,000 MILES, AND ANOTHER WHILE DRIVING AT APRROXIMATELY 60 MPH. WITH 17-20,000 MILES. CONSUMER DECIDED TO REPLACE REST OF...

Sep 1, 2000 Wheels

RECALL (99V-009) SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE THE 17" ALUMINUM WHEELS AS WELL AS THE 17" CHROME WHEELS. CONSUMER'S 17" ALUMINUM WHEELS CRACKED AND CAUSED VIBRATION AS STATED IN RECALL. *CJ

Aug 30, 2000 Tires

I WAS JUST WASHING VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE TIRE HAD BEGAN TO CRACK. IT IS ON THE OUSTIDE EDGE OF THE TIRE NEAR WHERE THE BELTS WOULD BE INSIDE THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE IS 21 MONTHS OLD, BUT ONLY HAS 1600 MILES AND HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT. TIRES HAVE ALWAYS HAD 34 POUNDS OF AIR PRESSURE. I DO N...

Aug 30, 2000 Tires

I WAS JUST WASHING VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE TIRE HAD BEGAN TO CRACK. IT IS ON THE OUSTIDE EDGE OF THE TIRE NEAR WHERE THE BELTS WOULD BE INSIDE THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE IS 21 MONTHS OLD, BUT ONLY HAS 1600 MILES AND HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT. TIRES HAVE ALWAYS HAD 34 POUNDS OF AIR PRESSURE. I DO N...

Aug 29, 2000 Equipment

JACK WHICH IS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASED WITH THE VEHICLE IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD VEHICLE WHEN CHANGING A TIRE. *AK

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH TREAD ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL EXPEDITON, AND DID NOT RECEIVE ANY INJURIES. TIRE WAS A WILDERNESS ATX, 16, ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. IN JULY, TIRE ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE BLEWOUT WITH 21,000 MILES...

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

I WANT THESE TIRES OFF OF MY CAR FORD HAS HAD MANY OF PROBLEMS WITH BUILDING SAFE CARS( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 29, 2000 Equipment

JACK WHICH IS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASED WITH THE VEHICLE IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD VEHICLE WHEN CHANGING A TIRE. *AK

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH TREAD ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL EXPEDITON, AND DID NOT RECEIVE ANY INJURIES. TIRE WAS A WILDERNESS ATX, 16, ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. IN JULY, TIRE ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE BLEWOUT WITH 21,000 MILES...

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

I WANT THESE TIRES OFF OF MY CAR FORD HAS HAD MANY OF PROBLEMS WITH BUILDING SAFE CARS( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 28, 2000 Tires

CAR PURCHASED NEW. REQUEST CHANGE OF TIRES. FORD CLAIMS NO PROBLEM WITH TIRES. AT 3000 MILES ROTATE AND CHECK ALIGNMENT DUE TO UNUSUAL WEAR. ALIGNMENT CHECKS OK. ROTATE TIRES EVERY 3-4000 MILES AND MAINTAIN TIRE PRESSURE. AT 22000 MILES FORD CLAIMS TIRES ARE UNSAFE AND NEED REPLACING DUE TO VIS...

Aug 28, 2000 Tires

CAR PURCHASED NEW. REQUEST CHANGE OF TIRES. FORD CLAIMS NO PROBLEM WITH TIRES. AT 3000 MILES ROTATE AND CHECK ALIGNMENT DUE TO UNUSUAL WEAR. ALIGNMENT CHECKS OK. ROTATE TIRES EVERY 3-4000 MILES AND MAINTAIN TIRE PRESSURE. AT 22000 MILES FORD CLAIMS TIRES ARE UNSAFE AND NEED REPLACING DUE TO VIS...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

P255/70R16, SIZE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999 EXPEDITION. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS TREAD DISINTEGRATED. *AK AFTER RUMBLING SOUND AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE INCREASED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BE ROUGH AND THE TIRE DISINTIGRATED. *YH

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

I CURRENTLY OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. IT WAS EQUIPPED FROM THE FACTORY WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES. IN LIGHT OF THE VARIOUS NEWS RELEASES THAT HAVE COME OUT, I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF, MY WIFE, AND MY SIX MONTH OLD SON WHEN TRAVELING IN OUR EXPEDITION. I HAVE NOT YET H...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

I AM SUBMITTING THIS BECAUSE OF THE RECENT CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING THE 15 INCH VERSION OF THIS TIRE. MY 17 TIRE EXPERIENCED AN ENXPLAINED COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE EXTERIOR SIDEWALL FROM THE TREAD PORTION OF THE TIRE AT 2000 MILES, BUT THE VEHICLE ( A FORD EXPEDITION) HANDLED IT SMOOTHLY. I NEVE...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

L/F TIRE BLEW OUT (PEELED OFF) BETWEEN 65-70 MPH, I WAS ABLE TO KEEP TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND PULL OVER SAFELY TO SHOULDER AND CHANGE TIRE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255/70R16 )

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY, TIRE FAILED, PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, TREAD GONE, NOTHING BUT SIDEWALLS REMAINED. TOOK TIRE TO DEALER, SAID IT WAS RUN ON THE RIM FOR EXTENSIVE TIME, THIS WAS NOT TRUE. PAID FOR NEW TIRE AS WELL AS NEW RIM.( DOT NUMBER: W2T6IRE368 TIRE SIZE: P265/70R17 )

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

P255/70R16, SIZE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999 EXPEDITION. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS TREAD DISINTEGRATED. *AK AFTER RUMBLING SOUND AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE INCREASED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BE ROUGH AND THE TIRE DISINTIGRATED. *YH

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

I CURRENTLY OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. IT WAS EQUIPPED FROM THE FACTORY WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES. IN LIGHT OF THE VARIOUS NEWS RELEASES THAT HAVE COME OUT, I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF, MY WIFE, AND MY SIX MONTH OLD SON WHEN TRAVELING IN OUR EXPEDITION. I HAVE NOT YET H...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

I AM SUBMITTING THIS BECAUSE OF THE RECENT CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING THE 15 INCH VERSION OF THIS TIRE. MY 17 TIRE EXPERIENCED AN ENXPLAINED COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE EXTERIOR SIDEWALL FROM THE TREAD PORTION OF THE TIRE AT 2000 MILES, BUT THE VEHICLE ( A FORD EXPEDITION) HANDLED IT SMOOTHLY. I NEVE...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

L/F TIRE BLEW OUT (PEELED OFF) BETWEEN 65-70 MPH, I WAS ABLE TO KEEP TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND PULL OVER SAFELY TO SHOULDER AND CHANGE TIRE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255/70R16 )

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY, TIRE FAILED, PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, TREAD GONE, NOTHING BUT SIDEWALLS REMAINED. TOOK TIRE TO DEALER, SAID IT WAS RUN ON THE RIM FOR EXTENSIVE TIME, THIS WAS NOT TRUE. PAID FOR NEW TIRE AS WELL AS NEW RIM.( DOT NUMBER: W2T6IRE368 TIRE SIZE: P265/70R17 )

Aug 23, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. LOST CONTROL, BUT MANAGED TO STEER VEHICLE SAFELY TO THE SHOULDER. LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. WHEN SHE GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT HER TRYING TO ESCAPE DEBRIS FROM ROAD. FIRESTONE, WILDE...

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

BELT SEPERATION AND VIBRATION IN THE TIRES DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE( DOT NUMBER: VNCU TIRE SIZE: P25570R16 )

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

WHEN DRIVIN ON SMOOTH (PUBLIC) GRAVEL ROAD, GRAVEL PERFORATED THE TREAD PACKAGE, AND THE STEEL BELTS, CAUSING DAMAGE THAT WAS DETERMINED TO BE NEARLY UNREPAIRABLE. WHEN REMOVED FROM THE RIM, THE TIRE IS SO FLIMSY THAT IT CAN BE EASILY DEFORMED WITH MINIMAL HAND PRESSURE. THESE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT T...

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

TIRES WON'T STAY BALANCED (BALANCED 3 TIMES - STILL SHIMMY). TIRES RUN VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH. DEALER SAID THIS CONDITION IS NORMAL? SUPRISED THEY WERE NOT RECALLED BY FIRESTONE ALSO....MORE MUST DIE BEFORE A STATISTICAL ANALYSIS SHOWS A PROBLEM.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P245R16 )

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

I GET VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING DOWN HILLS, POSSIBLE TIRES DEFECTIVE

Aug 23, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. LOST CONTROL, BUT MANAGED TO STEER VEHICLE SAFELY TO THE SHOULDER. LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. WHEN SHE GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT HER TRYING TO ESCAPE DEBRIS FROM ROAD. FIRESTONE, WILDE...

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

BELT SEPERATION AND VIBRATION IN THE TIRES DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE( DOT NUMBER: VNCU TIRE SIZE: P25570R16 )

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

WHEN DRIVIN ON SMOOTH (PUBLIC) GRAVEL ROAD, GRAVEL PERFORATED THE TREAD PACKAGE, AND THE STEEL BELTS, CAUSING DAMAGE THAT WAS DETERMINED TO BE NEARLY UNREPAIRABLE. WHEN REMOVED FROM THE RIM, THE TIRE IS SO FLIMSY THAT IT CAN BE EASILY DEFORMED WITH MINIMAL HAND PRESSURE. THESE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT T...

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

TIRES WON'T STAY BALANCED (BALANCED 3 TIMES - STILL SHIMMY). TIRES RUN VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH. DEALER SAID THIS CONDITION IS NORMAL? SUPRISED THEY WERE NOT RECALLED BY FIRESTONE ALSO....MORE MUST DIE BEFORE A STATISTICAL ANALYSIS SHOWS A PROBLEM.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P245R16 )

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

I GET VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING DOWN HILLS, POSSIBLE TIRES DEFECTIVE

Aug 22, 2000 Tires

I WOULD LIKE TO FORWARD A COPY OF THE E-MAIL THAT I SENT TO FIRESTONE THREE WEEKS AGO BUT I AM UNABLE TO PASTE THAT LETTER INTO THIS BOX. IF YOU COULD GIVE ME THE APPROPRIATE E-MAIL ADDRESS AND WHATEVER REFERENCE NUMBER WOULD TIE MY LETTER TO THIS FORM I'LL SEND A COPY. THE SHORT VERSION IS THAT TH...

Aug 22, 2000 Tires

CAR COASTED TO STOP. SPARE INSTALLED. COMMERCIAL MOTOR CO IN ARANSAS PASS SOLD ME TWO NEW TIRES BECAUSE THE RIGHT FAILURE SHREDDED THE TIRE. THAT WAY I HAVE TWO NEW TIRES ON FRONT END. COMMERCIAL DISCARDED THE TIRE. IT TOOK A WHOLE DAY TO GET THE TWO NEW ONES BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS NOT STOCKING...

Aug 22, 2000 Tires

I WOULD LIKE TO FORWARD A COPY OF THE E-MAIL THAT I SENT TO FIRESTONE THREE WEEKS AGO BUT I AM UNABLE TO PASTE THAT LETTER INTO THIS BOX. IF YOU COULD GIVE ME THE APPROPRIATE E-MAIL ADDRESS AND WHATEVER REFERENCE NUMBER WOULD TIE MY LETTER TO THIS FORM I'LL SEND A COPY. THE SHORT VERSION IS THAT TH...

Aug 22, 2000 Tires

CAR COASTED TO STOP. SPARE INSTALLED. COMMERCIAL MOTOR CO IN ARANSAS PASS SOLD ME TWO NEW TIRES BECAUSE THE RIGHT FAILURE SHREDDED THE TIRE. THAT WAY I HAVE TWO NEW TIRES ON FRONT END. COMMERCIAL DISCARDED THE TIRE. IT TOOK A WHOLE DAY TO GET THE TWO NEW ONES BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS NOT STOCKING...

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

TIRES: HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE HIGHWAY IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR. I WENT TO THE NEAREST FIRESTONE DEALER. HE INSPECTED THE TIRE AND REPORTED THAT IT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NOT REPAIRABLE, SO I BOUGHT A NEW ONE. EVER SINCE THIS HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED TERRIBLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REPORTED (3TIMES) TO DEALE...

Aug 18, 2000 Equipment

TIRES: HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE HIGHWAY IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR. I WENT TO THE NEAREST FIRESTONE DEALER. HE INSPECTED THE TIRE AND REPORTED THAT IT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NOT REPAIRABLE, SO I BOUGHT A NEW ONE. EVER SINCE THIS HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED TERRIBLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REPORTED (3TIMES) TO DEALE...

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

I WAS RETURNING TO GA FROM FLORIDA, AND I HEARD THIS CHOPPER NOISE!! THERE WERE NO CHOPPERS ABOVE. A PASSERBY MOTIONED TO MY LEFT REAR TIRE. I PULLED OVER AND THE TREAD WAS COMING OFF THE TIRE! A COLLEGE STUDENT REMOVED THE TIRE AND INSTALLED MY SPARE. HE WOULD NOT TAKE ANY MONEY FOR THE OUTSTAN...

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

THE FIRST TIRE (LEFT REAR) BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVELLING AT FREEWAY SPEED. THE VEHICLE SWUNG TO THE LEFT. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS NEAR ME AND I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK LATER. AGAIN AT FREEWAY SPEED, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SUDDENLY...

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

TIRES: HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE HIGHWAY IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR. I WENT TO THE NEAREST FIRESTONE DEALER. HE INSPECTED THE TIRE AND REPORTED THAT IT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NOT REPAIRABLE, SO I BOUGHT A NEW ONE. EVER SINCE THIS HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED TERRIBLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REPORTED (3TIMES) TO DEALE...

Aug 18, 2000 Equipment

TIRES: HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE HIGHWAY IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR. I WENT TO THE NEAREST FIRESTONE DEALER. HE INSPECTED THE TIRE AND REPORTED THAT IT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NOT REPAIRABLE, SO I BOUGHT A NEW ONE. EVER SINCE THIS HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED TERRIBLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REPORTED (3TIMES) TO DEALE...

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

I WAS RETURNING TO GA FROM FLORIDA, AND I HEARD THIS CHOPPER NOISE!! THERE WERE NO CHOPPERS ABOVE. A PASSERBY MOTIONED TO MY LEFT REAR TIRE. I PULLED OVER AND THE TREAD WAS COMING OFF THE TIRE! A COLLEGE STUDENT REMOVED THE TIRE AND INSTALLED MY SPARE. HE WOULD NOT TAKE ANY MONEY FOR THE OUTSTAN...

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

THE FIRST TIRE (LEFT REAR) BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVELLING AT FREEWAY SPEED. THE VEHICLE SWUNG TO THE LEFT. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS NEAR ME AND I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK LATER. AGAIN AT FREEWAY SPEED, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SUDDENLY...

Aug 17, 2000 Tires

THEY WERE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND THEY MADE A STOP AT THE HOTEL. RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS FLAT. THEY TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE, AND SAW THAT TIRE WAS TORN BETWEEN THE SIDEWALL, INNER TIRE WAS SEPARTED. ATTENDANT PUT TIRE IN THE WATER. AND HE TOLD THEM THAT TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED. TIRE FIRESTONE...

Aug 17, 2000 Power Train

BOUGHT NEW CAR 8/11/99. ON 9/27/99 AT 2, 284 MILES THE VEHICLE STARTED SHOWING SIGNS OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEARS PROPERLY AND WOULD LUNGE FORWARD. FORD REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE. THEY TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND IT FAILED IMMEDIATELY. THEY REPLACED IT WITH ANOT...

Aug 17, 2000 Tires

THESE TIRES WERE INSPECTED BY THE FIRESTONE DEALER AND HAVE CRACKING IN ALL FOUR TIRES IN THE TREAD SHOULDERS.THIS IS THE SAME DEFECT AS THE RECALLED TIRES--JUST A DIFFERENT SIZE.THE PROBLEM IS NOT JUST WITH THE 15" TIRES.THESE SHOPULD ALL BE PART OF THE RECALL.FORD HAS NOT OFFERED ANY HELP WITH THI...

Aug 17, 2000 Tires

MY SEVENTEEN INCH WELL CARED FOR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT FAILED WITH A TREAD SEPARATION BLOWOUT...THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS..I STILL HAVE THE BAD TIRE BUT HAVE REPLACED THE REST WITH NEW GOODYEARS( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: SEVENTEEN )

Aug 17, 2000 Tires

THEY WERE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND THEY MADE A STOP AT THE HOTEL. RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS FLAT. THEY TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE, AND SAW THAT TIRE WAS TORN BETWEEN THE SIDEWALL, INNER TIRE WAS SEPARTED. ATTENDANT PUT TIRE IN THE WATER. AND HE TOLD THEM THAT TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED. TIRE FIRESTONE...

Aug 17, 2000 Power Train

BOUGHT NEW CAR 8/11/99. ON 9/27/99 AT 2, 284 MILES THE VEHICLE STARTED SHOWING SIGNS OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEARS PROPERLY AND WOULD LUNGE FORWARD. FORD REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE. THEY TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND IT FAILED IMMEDIATELY. THEY REPLACED IT WITH ANOT...

Aug 17, 2000 Tires

THESE TIRES WERE INSPECTED BY THE FIRESTONE DEALER AND HAVE CRACKING IN ALL FOUR TIRES IN THE TREAD SHOULDERS.THIS IS THE SAME DEFECT AS THE RECALLED TIRES--JUST A DIFFERENT SIZE.THE PROBLEM IS NOT JUST WITH THE 15" TIRES.THESE SHOPULD ALL BE PART OF THE RECALL.FORD HAS NOT OFFERED ANY HELP WITH THI...

Aug 17, 2000 Tires

MY SEVENTEEN INCH WELL CARED FOR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT FAILED WITH A TREAD SEPARATION BLOWOUT...THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS..I STILL HAVE THE BAD TIRE BUT HAVE REPLACED THE REST WITH NEW GOODYEARS( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: SEVENTEEN )

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR ONLY THREE DAYS, WE WERE TRAVELING 60 MPH ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE DISINTEGRATED - NO STEERING OR CONTROL PROBLEMS OCCURRED AND WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND PUT ON THE SPARE. WE RETURNED HOME AND TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE T...

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 1 TIRE ON THIS VEHICLE AND THE 3 OTHERS NOW ALSO HAVE PLACES WHERE THE SIDE WALLS ARE CRACKED AND PEELING AWAY FROM THE TIRE. WHEN WE SHOWED THIS TO A LOCAL DEALED WE WERE TOLD " THOSE TIRES JUST DO THAT" AND NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. WE ARE NOW VERY WORRIED ABOUT THESE TIRES AN...

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

I HAVE NOT HAD A FAILED TIRE YET. I AM TRYING TO AVOID A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE FROM OCCURING. I HAVE P255/70R16 FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. I HAVE COME ACROSS AN INTERNAL FORD MEMO FROM WWW.SAFETYFORUM.COM THAT HAS FORD INSTRUCTING THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENTS AND DEALER...

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR ONLY THREE DAYS, WE WERE TRAVELING 60 MPH ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE DISINTEGRATED - NO STEERING OR CONTROL PROBLEMS OCCURRED AND WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND PUT ON THE SPARE. WE RETURNED HOME AND TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE T...

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 1 TIRE ON THIS VEHICLE AND THE 3 OTHERS NOW ALSO HAVE PLACES WHERE THE SIDE WALLS ARE CRACKED AND PEELING AWAY FROM THE TIRE. WHEN WE SHOWED THIS TO A LOCAL DEALED WE WERE TOLD " THOSE TIRES JUST DO THAT" AND NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. WE ARE NOW VERY WORRIED ABOUT THESE TIRES AN...

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

I HAVE NOT HAD A FAILED TIRE YET. I AM TRYING TO AVOID A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE FROM OCCURING. I HAVE P255/70R16 FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. I HAVE COME ACROSS AN INTERNAL FORD MEMO FROM WWW.SAFETYFORUM.COM THAT HAS FORD INSTRUCTING THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENTS AND DEALER...

Aug 15, 2000 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING 65-75 MPH AND WITHOUT INDICATION TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK DUE TO THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRE (P26570R17) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THE DOT#W2T61RE388. *SLC

Aug 15, 2000 Tires

TIRE SHREDDED SO BAD IN A SPLIT SECOND WITH NO WARNING AND NO PUNCTURE WAS APPARENT. FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED AT NO CHARGE..( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 25570R16 )

Aug 15, 2000 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING 65-75 MPH AND WITHOUT INDICATION TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK DUE TO THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRE (P26570R17) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THE DOT#W2T61RE388. *SLC

Aug 15, 2000 Tires

TIRE SHREDDED SO BAD IN A SPLIT SECOND WITH NO WARNING AND NO PUNCTURE WAS APPARENT. FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED AT NO CHARGE..( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 25570R16 )

Aug 14, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES P265/70R17 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Aug 14, 2000 Tires

I HAD BEEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. I CAME INTO TOWN AND HAD A TIRE FAILURE WHEN I BACKED INTO A CURB AT VERY LOW SPEED (5 MPH+\-). THE FIRESTONE DEALER WOULD NOT LOOK AT IT SAYING IT WAS A ROAD HAZARD AND THE FORD DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY, SO I REPLACED THE TIRE MYSE...

Aug 14, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES P265/70R17 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Aug 14, 2000 Tires

I HAD BEEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. I CAME INTO TOWN AND HAD A TIRE FAILURE WHEN I BACKED INTO A CURB AT VERY LOW SPEED (5 MPH+\-). THE FIRESTONE DEALER WOULD NOT LOOK AT IT SAYING IT WAS A ROAD HAZARD AND THE FORD DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY, SO I REPLACED THE TIRE MYSE...

Aug 13, 2000 Tires

PE 00 020/TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: 1999 FORD EXPEDITION, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, DOT#VNCU1RD269 & TIRE SIZE P255/70R16. A RIGHT REAR BLOWOUT/ SEPARATION WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. *AK

Aug 13, 2000 Tires

RECENT FIRESTONE TIRE RECALL ONLY COVERS 15" WILDERNESS AT TIRES. I HAD A TIRE LOOSE PRESSURE/FLAT AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE TIRES CAME ON MY NEWLY PURCHASED 1999 EXPEDITION. WITH ONLY 3900 MILES, THE TIRE WAS DESTROYED, INCLUDING THE SIDEWALL FROM SLOWING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP AFTER THE FLAT. I ...

Aug 13, 2000 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES TREAD CRACKED TO STEEL BELTS, 1/4-1/2 LENGTH CRACKS. 10-20 CRACKS PER TIRE, PARALLEL WITH TREAD, IN GROOVES. I DRIVE 18WHEEL TRUCK (11YRS) AND HAVE SEEN COUNTLESS INCIDENTS LIKE THIS. MY FIRESTONES ARE ABOPUT TO POP. NEITHER FIRESTONE OR FORD WOULD DISCUSS ON PHONE. WILL NOPT DRIVE ...

Aug 13, 2000 Tires

PE 00 020/TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: 1999 FORD EXPEDITION, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, DOT#VNCU1RD269 & TIRE SIZE P255/70R16. A RIGHT REAR BLOWOUT/ SEPARATION WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. *AK

Aug 13, 2000 Tires

RECENT FIRESTONE TIRE RECALL ONLY COVERS 15" WILDERNESS AT TIRES. I HAD A TIRE LOOSE PRESSURE/FLAT AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE TIRES CAME ON MY NEWLY PURCHASED 1999 EXPEDITION. WITH ONLY 3900 MILES, THE TIRE WAS DESTROYED, INCLUDING THE SIDEWALL FROM SLOWING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP AFTER THE FLAT. I ...

Aug 13, 2000 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES TREAD CRACKED TO STEEL BELTS, 1/4-1/2 LENGTH CRACKS. 10-20 CRACKS PER TIRE, PARALLEL WITH TREAD, IN GROOVES. I DRIVE 18WHEEL TRUCK (11YRS) AND HAVE SEEN COUNTLESS INCIDENTS LIKE THIS. MY FIRESTONES ARE ABOPUT TO POP. NEITHER FIRESTONE OR FORD WOULD DISCUSS ON PHONE. WILL NOPT DRIVE ...

Aug 12, 2000 Tires

IN AUG, 99, I WAS DRIVING MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION ON INTERSTATE 80 BETWEEN AUBURN, CALIFORNIA AND LAKE TAHOE, WHEN MY WIFE AND 3 CHILDREN HEARD A LOUD NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SWERVING ALL OVER THE FREEWAY. AFTER THE NOISE, MY KIDS LOOKED BACK AND SAW WHAT THEY DESCRIBED AS SMOKE AND DEBRIS FLYI...

Aug 12, 2000 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES WHERE FOUND CRACKED BY SERVICE STATION AND VERFIED BY FIRESTONE( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255/70R16 )

Aug 12, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCES A NO START/TURN OVER CONDITION, CONSUMER CAN JUMP THE VEHICLE WITH CABLES AND IT IS FINE, THIS SITUATION HAPPENS SPERATICALLY, DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS, THEY HAVE REPLACED THE MODULE, HOWEVER IT STILL CONTINUES. *MJS

Aug 12, 2000 Tires

IN AUG, 99, I WAS DRIVING MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION ON INTERSTATE 80 BETWEEN AUBURN, CALIFORNIA AND LAKE TAHOE, WHEN MY WIFE AND 3 CHILDREN HEARD A LOUD NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SWERVING ALL OVER THE FREEWAY. AFTER THE NOISE, MY KIDS LOOKED BACK AND SAW WHAT THEY DESCRIBED AS SMOKE AND DEBRIS FLYI...

Aug 12, 2000 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES WHERE FOUND CRACKED BY SERVICE STATION AND VERFIED BY FIRESTONE( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255/70R16 )

Aug 12, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCES A NO START/TURN OVER CONDITION, CONSUMER CAN JUMP THE VEHICLE WITH CABLES AND IT IS FINE, THIS SITUATION HAPPENS SPERATICALLY, DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS, THEY HAVE REPLACED THE MODULE, HOWEVER IT STILL CONTINUES. *MJS

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 99 EXPEDITION P265/70R17. WHILE DRIVING 70MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING MINIR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED JUST AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL OF SMALLER SIZE TIRES. TIRE BLEW OUT AT HIGHWAY SPEED.( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

WE HAD TWO TIRES BLOW OUT AT THE SAME TIME GOING 25 MPH. HAVE YOU HAD ANY MORE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE TIRES?( DOT NUMBER: W2T6 TIRE SIZE: P265/70R17 )

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

CRACKS ARE DEVELOPING INSIDE THE TREAD ON BOTH FRONT TIRES. TIRES MAINTAINED AT 30-35 PSI.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255 70R16 )

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

CRACKS ALONG EDGE OF TREAD AROUND ENTIRE TIRE. WE HAVE RECEIVED 3 FLATS IN LESS THEN 4 MONTHS BETWEEN 13K AND 18K MILAGE ON TIRES. THE SPARE ONLY HAS 3K ON IT AND HAS NO CRAKCS. THE CRACKS WERE NOTICED 4/2000 WHEN FIRST FLAT OCCURRED AND REPAIR MAN SAID THE NEW TIRES SHOULD NOT LOOK LIKE THAT.NOTIFI...

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 99 EXPEDITION P265/70R17. WHILE DRIVING 70MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING MINIR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED JUST AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL OF SMALLER SIZE TIRES. TIRE BLEW OUT AT HIGHWAY SPEED.( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

WE HAD TWO TIRES BLOW OUT AT THE SAME TIME GOING 25 MPH. HAVE YOU HAD ANY MORE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE TIRES?( DOT NUMBER: W2T6 TIRE SIZE: P265/70R17 )

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

CRACKS ARE DEVELOPING INSIDE THE TREAD ON BOTH FRONT TIRES. TIRES MAINTAINED AT 30-35 PSI.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255 70R16 )

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

CRACKS ALONG EDGE OF TREAD AROUND ENTIRE TIRE. WE HAVE RECEIVED 3 FLATS IN LESS THEN 4 MONTHS BETWEEN 13K AND 18K MILAGE ON TIRES. THE SPARE ONLY HAS 3K ON IT AND HAS NO CRAKCS. THE CRACKS WERE NOTICED 4/2000 WHEN FIRST FLAT OCCURRED AND REPAIR MAN SAID THE NEW TIRES SHOULD NOT LOOK LIKE THAT.NOTIFI...

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

LEASED VEHICLE. UPON RECEIPT, NOTICED WHITE "PAINT" AROUND SIDEWALLS OF TIRES. SINCE RECALL ANNOUNCED ON P235'S, EXAMINED TIRES MORE CLOSELY TO SEE "PAINT" ACTUALLY "DIVETS" OF RUBBER MISSING OUT OF SIDEWALLS ON ALL TIRES AROUND ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE. LOOKS LIKE BEGINNINGS OF SEPARATION OF SIDEWALL. ...

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P25570R16 )

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

LEASED VEHICLE. UPON RECEIPT, NOTICED WHITE "PAINT" AROUND SIDEWALLS OF TIRES. SINCE RECALL ANNOUNCED ON P235'S, EXAMINED TIRES MORE CLOSELY TO SEE "PAINT" ACTUALLY "DIVETS" OF RUBBER MISSING OUT OF SIDEWALLS ON ALL TIRES AROUND ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE. LOOKS LIKE BEGINNINGS OF SEPARATION OF SIDEWALL. ...

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P25570R16 )

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

DEFECTS TO OUR OEM TIRES ON OUR NEW EXPEDITION, SIMILAR TO THOSE DESCRIBED IN THE MEDIA. IN MID0AUGUST, AFTER ONLY HAVING OUR TRUCK FOUR MONTHS AND WITH ONLY 2500 MILES ON IT, THE FRONT LEFT SIDE TIRE'S BELTS BEGAN TO SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE. FIRESTONE REPLACED. FOUR MONTHS LATER, REAR RIGHT TIRE ...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

I STILL HAVE THE TIRE, WHEEL AND A DIGITAL PHOTO TAKEN THE DAY OF THE FAILURE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255 70R16 )

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

TIRE EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE HAS RECALLED THEIR WILDERNESS AT FIFTEEN INCH TIRES BUT I HAVE SIXTEEN IN TIRES OF THE SAME BRAND.THESE TIRES ARE SHOWING CRACKS AT THE SAME LOCATION WHERE TREAD SEPARATION IS OCCURING ON THE FIFTEENS.I BELEAVE THAT THESE TIRES ON MY FORD EXPEDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.HOW CAN I PURSUE THIS ISSU...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE ON MY SUV SEPARATED SO BAD THAT IT LOOKED SHREDDED OFF ON THE RIM. I DIDNT THINK MUCH ABOUT IT AT THE TIME UNTIL THE FIRESTONE RECALL ON THE SAME BRAND TIRE. ACCORDING TO WHAT IVE SEEN AND READ, FIRESTONE IS SAYING THEY ONLY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE 15 INCH TIRE NOT THE 17. I DISAGREE AFTER ...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

DRIVING ON I 75 GOING SPEED LIMIT (70MPH), 94 DEGREES OUTSIDE. DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TIRE GOES FLAT. WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND LOOK AT THE TIRE THE TIRE HAS NEARLY DISENEGRATED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO DON OLSON TIRE, A FIRESTONE DEALER WHO CHARGED ME $112.00 TO REPLACE THE TIRE. I ARGUED THAT THE TIR...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

TIRE DEFECT: DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS WITH MY FAMILY OF FIVE WE HEARD A "BANG" AND REALIZED THE REAR RIGHT TIRE HAD BLOWN. BECAUSE OF THE SEVERITY OF THE BLOW OUT WE FELT IMMEDIATELY THAT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND EXPRESSED OUR CONCERN TO NEMER FORD. THE FORD EXPEDITION HAS NEVER...

Aug 9, 2000 Electrical System

TIRE DEFECT: DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS WITH MY FAMILY OF FIVE WE HEARD A "BANG" AND REALIZED THE REAR RIGHT TIRE HAD BLOWN. BECAUSE OF THE SEVERITY OF THE BLOW OUT WE FELT IMMEDIATELY THAT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND EXPRESSED OUR CONCERN TO NEMER FORD. THE FORD EXPEDITION HAS NEVER...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

DEFECTS TO OUR OEM TIRES ON OUR NEW EXPEDITION, SIMILAR TO THOSE DESCRIBED IN THE MEDIA. IN MID0AUGUST, AFTER ONLY HAVING OUR TRUCK FOUR MONTHS AND WITH ONLY 2500 MILES ON IT, THE FRONT LEFT SIDE TIRE'S BELTS BEGAN TO SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE. FIRESTONE REPLACED. FOUR MONTHS LATER, REAR RIGHT TIRE ...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

I STILL HAVE THE TIRE, WHEEL AND A DIGITAL PHOTO TAKEN THE DAY OF THE FAILURE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255 70R16 )

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

TIRE EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE HAS RECALLED THEIR WILDERNESS AT FIFTEEN INCH TIRES BUT I HAVE SIXTEEN IN TIRES OF THE SAME BRAND.THESE TIRES ARE SHOWING CRACKS AT THE SAME LOCATION WHERE TREAD SEPARATION IS OCCURING ON THE FIFTEENS.I BELEAVE THAT THESE TIRES ON MY FORD EXPEDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.HOW CAN I PURSUE THIS ISSU...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE ON MY SUV SEPARATED SO BAD THAT IT LOOKED SHREDDED OFF ON THE RIM. I DIDNT THINK MUCH ABOUT IT AT THE TIME UNTIL THE FIRESTONE RECALL ON THE SAME BRAND TIRE. ACCORDING TO WHAT IVE SEEN AND READ, FIRESTONE IS SAYING THEY ONLY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE 15 INCH TIRE NOT THE 17. I DISAGREE AFTER ...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

DRIVING ON I 75 GOING SPEED LIMIT (70MPH), 94 DEGREES OUTSIDE. DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TIRE GOES FLAT. WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND LOOK AT THE TIRE THE TIRE HAS NEARLY DISENEGRATED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO DON OLSON TIRE, A FIRESTONE DEALER WHO CHARGED ME $112.00 TO REPLACE THE TIRE. I ARGUED THAT THE TIR...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

TIRE DEFECT: DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS WITH MY FAMILY OF FIVE WE HEARD A "BANG" AND REALIZED THE REAR RIGHT TIRE HAD BLOWN. BECAUSE OF THE SEVERITY OF THE BLOW OUT WE FELT IMMEDIATELY THAT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND EXPRESSED OUR CONCERN TO NEMER FORD. THE FORD EXPEDITION HAS NEVER...

Aug 9, 2000 Electrical System

TIRE DEFECT: DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS WITH MY FAMILY OF FIVE WE HEARD A "BANG" AND REALIZED THE REAR RIGHT TIRE HAD BLOWN. BECAUSE OF THE SEVERITY OF THE BLOW OUT WE FELT IMMEDIATELY THAT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND EXPRESSED OUR CONCERN TO NEMER FORD. THE FORD EXPEDITION HAS NEVER...

Aug 8, 2000 Steering Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY WHILE RAINING, HE SWITCHED INTO ANOTHER LANE, AND VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. VEHICLE HAD SKIDDED INTO A ENBANKMENT AND ROLLED TWICE OR MORE. THERE WERE INJURIES AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. AFTER LOOKING AT PICTURES TAKEN OF THE VEHICLE AF...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY WHILE RAINING, HE SWITCHED INTO ANOTHER LANE, AND VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. VEHICLE HAD SKIDDED INTO A ENBANKMENT AND ROLLED TWICE OR MORE. THERE WERE INJURIES AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. AFTER LOOKING AT PICTURES TAKEN OF THE VEHICLE AF...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

PE-00-020-TIRE ON A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION TIRE, SIZE NOT AVAILABLE, AND DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE. TIRES ONLY HAVE 10 THOUSAND MILE ON THEM. CONSUMER NOTED THAT TIRES HAS CRACKED AROUND THE SIDEWALL AREA. TIRES HAVE A 2-3 INCH CRACK ON THE TIRES, AND TREAD COULD BE PULLED BACK AT THE SIDEWALL WHICH...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

RR SIDEWALL BLOWOUT IN CARPOOL LANE AT 70MPH. DID NOT HIT DEBRIS TO CAUSE BLOWOUT. TIRE NEW AND INFLATED PER SPECIFICATIONS. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255/70RX16 )

Aug 8, 2000 Tires Crash

AFTER THE CAR SAT ALL DAY WE TOOK A EVENING DRIVE TO A NEIGHBORING TOWN. WE WERE ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY TRAVELING THE POSTED SPEED OF 65MPH, VERY UNEXPECTDLY THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT THAT NEARLY CAUSED A ROLLOVER SITUATION. AFTER WE REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VECHICLE AND PULLED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE...

Aug 8, 2000 Steering Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY WHILE RAINING, HE SWITCHED INTO ANOTHER LANE, AND VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. VEHICLE HAD SKIDDED INTO A ENBANKMENT AND ROLLED TWICE OR MORE. THERE WERE INJURIES AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. AFTER LOOKING AT PICTURES TAKEN OF THE VEHICLE AF...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires Crash

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY WHILE RAINING, HE SWITCHED INTO ANOTHER LANE, AND VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. VEHICLE HAD SKIDDED INTO A ENBANKMENT AND ROLLED TWICE OR MORE. THERE WERE INJURIES AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. AFTER LOOKING AT PICTURES TAKEN OF THE VEHICLE AF...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

PE-00-020-TIRE ON A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION TIRE, SIZE NOT AVAILABLE, AND DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE. TIRES ONLY HAVE 10 THOUSAND MILE ON THEM. CONSUMER NOTED THAT TIRES HAS CRACKED AROUND THE SIDEWALL AREA. TIRES HAVE A 2-3 INCH CRACK ON THE TIRES, AND TREAD COULD BE PULLED BACK AT THE SIDEWALL WHICH...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

RR SIDEWALL BLOWOUT IN CARPOOL LANE AT 70MPH. DID NOT HIT DEBRIS TO CAUSE BLOWOUT. TIRE NEW AND INFLATED PER SPECIFICATIONS. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255/70RX16 )

Aug 8, 2000 Tires Crash

AFTER THE CAR SAT ALL DAY WE TOOK A EVENING DRIVE TO A NEIGHBORING TOWN. WE WERE ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY TRAVELING THE POSTED SPEED OF 65MPH, VERY UNEXPECTDLY THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT THAT NEARLY CAUSED A ROLLOVER SITUATION. AFTER WE REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VECHICLE AND PULLED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE...

Aug 7, 2000 Suspension

A BOLT THAT HOLDS SUSPENSION BAR HAS FALLEN WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER .*AK

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH TREAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE CAME. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. FIVE OTHER PASSENGER'S WERE IN THE EXPEDITON. NO ONE WAS HURT. TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT, P25570R17, ORGINAL EQUIPMENT. TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A FIRESTON...

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT . DEALER SAID IT WAS OWNER'S FAULT. OWNER REPLACED IT WITH THE SAME TYPE OF TIRE. *AK FIRESTONE WILDERNESS P255/70/R16 * MW

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

TIRE FAILURE OCCURRED ON OPEN AND CLEAR ROADWAY NORTH OF BALTIMORE, MD ON I-895, A FEW MILES BEYOND THE HARBOR TUNNEL. I EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT OF THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. I DID NOT HIT OR RUN OVER ANYTHING ON THE ROADWAY. THE TIRE HAS A COMPLETE SLICE/SHEAR FROM THE TOP OF THE TREAD DOWN TO THE...

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

DEVELOPED A SEPARATION ( SPLIT ) IN OUTER SIDEWALL OF TIRE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Aug 7, 2000 Suspension

A BOLT THAT HOLDS SUSPENSION BAR HAS FALLEN WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER .*AK

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH TREAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE CAME. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. FIVE OTHER PASSENGER'S WERE IN THE EXPEDITON. NO ONE WAS HURT. TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT, P25570R17, ORGINAL EQUIPMENT. TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A FIRESTON...

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT . DEALER SAID IT WAS OWNER'S FAULT. OWNER REPLACED IT WITH THE SAME TYPE OF TIRE. *AK FIRESTONE WILDERNESS P255/70/R16 * MW

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

TIRE FAILURE OCCURRED ON OPEN AND CLEAR ROADWAY NORTH OF BALTIMORE, MD ON I-895, A FEW MILES BEYOND THE HARBOR TUNNEL. I EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT OF THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. I DID NOT HIT OR RUN OVER ANYTHING ON THE ROADWAY. THE TIRE HAS A COMPLETE SLICE/SHEAR FROM THE TOP OF THE TREAD DOWN TO THE...

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

DEVELOPED A SEPARATION ( SPLIT ) IN OUTER SIDEWALL OF TIRE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Aug 6, 2000 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 6, 2000 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR, THEN BLEWOUT. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 99 EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 45MPH FRONT RIGHT FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT.*AK FIRESTONE WILDERNESS P255/70/R16 *MW

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

AFTER READING THE REPORTS IN THE NEWSPAPER ABOUT THE FORD EXPLORERS AND THE TROUBLE WITH THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES, IT OCCURRED TO ME THAT I MAY BE EXPERIENCING SOME TYPE OF TROUBLE. EVERY NIGHT ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK, I HIT A STRETCH OF HIGHWAY WITH A FEW SMALL POT HOLES AND CRACKS IN IT. W...

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR, THEN BLEWOUT. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 99 EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 45MPH FRONT RIGHT FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT.*AK FIRESTONE WILDERNESS P255/70/R16 *MW

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

AFTER READING THE REPORTS IN THE NEWSPAPER ABOUT THE FORD EXPLORERS AND THE TROUBLE WITH THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES, IT OCCURRED TO ME THAT I MAY BE EXPERIENCING SOME TYPE OF TROUBLE. EVERY NIGHT ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK, I HIT A STRETCH OF HIGHWAY WITH A FEW SMALL POT HOLES AND CRACKS IN IT. W...

Aug 1, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER HAD REPLACED TIRES BECAUSE OF NOISE AND REPORT SEEN ON THE NEWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM WHERE CONSUMER TIRES WERE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS 255/70/16. *AK

Aug 1, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER HAD REPLACED TIRES BECAUSE OF NOISE AND REPORT SEEN ON THE NEWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM WHERE CONSUMER TIRES WERE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS 255/70/16. *AK

Jul 30, 2000 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.

Jul 30, 2000 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.

Jul 28, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTS AND SLOWS DOWN. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND COULDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 28, 2000 Tires

ON A CLEAR OPEN ROAD, HIGHWAY 15, OUR TIRE BLEW OUT. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR. FIRST WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE, THEN SMOKE FROM THE REAR OF CAR, THEN THE CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. SINCE THE CAR WAS ALMOST NEW WE TOOK THE TIRE TO GAUDIN FORD IN LAS VEGAS TO COMPLAIN ABOU...

Jul 28, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTS AND SLOWS DOWN. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND COULDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 28, 2000 Tires

ON A CLEAR OPEN ROAD, HIGHWAY 15, OUR TIRE BLEW OUT. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR. FIRST WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE, THEN SMOKE FROM THE REAR OF CAR, THEN THE CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. SINCE THE CAR WAS ALMOST NEW WE TOOK THE TIRE TO GAUDIN FORD IN LAS VEGAS TO COMPLAIN ABOU...

Jul 25, 2000 Structure

DESIGN OF THE HINGES ON THE BACK DOOR CUT OFF THE TIP OF CHILD'S FINGER WHEN CHILD PLACED HIS HAND ON THE DOOR, WHILE THE DOOR WAS BEING OPENED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 25, 2000 Structure

DESIGN OF THE HINGES ON THE BACK DOOR CUT OFF THE TIP OF CHILD'S FINGER WHEN CHILD PLACED HIS HAND ON THE DOOR, WHILE THE DOOR WAS BEING OPENED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 21, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE SUDDENLY RUNNING VERY ROUGH AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON. DEALER INVESTIGATION SHOWED COOLANT LEAK ON COIL PACK 4. COIL PACK REMOVED AND REPLACED AND HOSE CLAMP TIGHTENED. REPAIR WAS NOT DONE AS A DEFECT ALTHOUGH MANY OTHER VEHICLES HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE SUDDENLY RUNNING VERY ROUGH AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON. DEALER INVESTIGATION SHOWED COOLANT LEAK ON COIL PACK 4. COIL PACK REMOVED AND REPLACED AND HOSE CLAMP TIGHTENED. REPAIR WAS NOT DONE AS A DEFECT ALTHOUGH MANY OTHER VEHICLES HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 21, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE SUDDENLY RUNNING VERY ROUGH AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON. DEALER INVESTIGATION SHOWED COOLANT LEAK ON COIL PACK 4. COIL PACK REMOVED AND REPLACED AND HOSE CLAMP TIGHTENED. REPAIR WAS NOT DONE AS A DEFECT ALTHOUGH MANY OTHER VEHICLES HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE SUDDENLY RUNNING VERY ROUGH AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON. DEALER INVESTIGATION SHOWED COOLANT LEAK ON COIL PACK 4. COIL PACK REMOVED AND REPLACED AND HOSE CLAMP TIGHTENED. REPAIR WAS NOT DONE AS A DEFECT ALTHOUGH MANY OTHER VEHICLES HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED IN DECEMBER OF 1999, AND KNOW CONSUMER IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN.*AK

Jul 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED IN DECEMBER OF 1999, AND KNOW CONSUMER IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN.*AK

Jun 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEATER HOSE DRIPPED ANTIFREEZE ON TO A COIL CAUSING DAMAGE. YH

Jun 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEAKING OIL DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE. YH

Jun 29, 2000 Trailer Hitches

PRIOR TO RECALL HITCH FASTENER KIT FAILED (00V-073). YH

Jun 29, 2000 Fuel System, Other

THE FUEL PUMP SENSOR FAILED. YH

Jun 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED. YH

Jun 29, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE IDLES AND RUNS ROUGH DUE TO THROTTLE CABLE FAILURE. YH

Jun 29, 2000 Electrical System

THE REAR WIPER MOTOR FAILED DUE TO LOOSE WIRE. YH

Jun 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEATER HOSE DRIPPED ANTIFREEZE ON TO A COIL CAUSING DAMAGE. YH

Jun 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEAKING OIL DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE. YH

Jun 29, 2000 Trailer Hitches

PRIOR TO RECALL HITCH FASTENER KIT FAILED (00V-073). YH

Jun 29, 2000 Fuel System, Other

THE FUEL PUMP SENSOR FAILED. YH

Jun 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED. YH

Jun 29, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE IDLES AND RUNS ROUGH DUE TO THROTTLE CABLE FAILURE. YH

Jun 29, 2000 Electrical System

THE REAR WIPER MOTOR FAILED DUE TO LOOSE WIRE. YH

Jun 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT 75 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 28, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING OVER AND OVER AGAIN AFTER BEING FIXED. YH

Jun 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT 75 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 28, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING OVER AND OVER AGAIN AFTER BEING FIXED. YH

Jun 23, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL BECAUSE STEERING IS SOFT AND MUSHY. IT FEELS LIKE THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN OVER EGGS/ICE. THIS IS MORE OF A PROBLEM WHEN TOWING. A NEW GEAR WAS PUT IN THE POWER STEERING, WHICH DID NOT STOP THE PROBLEM COMPLETELY. *AK *ML

Jun 23, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL BECAUSE STEERING IS SOFT AND MUSHY. IT FEELS LIKE THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN OVER EGGS/ICE. THIS IS MORE OF A PROBLEM WHEN TOWING. A NEW GEAR WAS PUT IN THE POWER STEERING, WHICH DID NOT STOP THE PROBLEM COMPLETELY. *AK *ML

Jun 22, 2000 Power Train

STOPPED TO 30 MPH NOISE THAT IS SAID TO BE NORMAL. SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS SLIPPING IN TRASMISSION OR IN THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM

Jun 22, 2000 Power Train

STOPPED TO 30 MPH NOISE THAT IS SAID TO BE NORMAL. SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS SLIPPING IN TRASMISSION OR IN THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM

Jun 22, 2000 Power Train

STOPPED TO 30 MPH NOISE THAT IS SAID TO BE NORMAL. SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS SLIPPING IN TRASMISSION OR IN THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM

Jun 22, 2000 Power Train

STOPPED TO 30 MPH NOISE THAT IS SAID TO BE NORMAL. SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS SLIPPING IN TRASMISSION OR IN THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM

Jun 20, 2000 Tires

THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE TIRES WORE OUT PREMATURELY. YH

Jun 20, 2000 Tires

THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE TIRES WORE OUT PREMATURELY. YH

Jun 20, 2000 Tires

THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE TIRES WORE OUT PREMATURELY. YH

Jun 20, 2000 Tires

THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE TIRES WORE OUT PREMATURELY. YH

Jun 13, 2000 Equipment

WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *ML

Jun 13, 2000 Equipment

WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *ML

Jun 7, 2000 Trailer Hitches

NHTSA RECALL 00V073000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S05/ TRAILER HITCH AND ATTACHMENTS. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK

Jun 7, 2000 Trailer Hitches

NHTSA RECALL 00V073000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S05/ TRAILER HITCH AND ATTACHMENTS. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK

May 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE OIL CONSUMPTION IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, AT FIRST A QUART IN 6,000, THEN 3,000 MILES AND NOW 1,800 MILES. NLM

May 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE OIL CONSUMPTION IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, AT FIRST A QUART IN 6,000, THEN 3,000 MILES AND NOW 1,800 MILES. NLM

May 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE OIL CONSUMPTION IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, AT FIRST A QUART IN 6,000, THEN 3,000 MILES AND NOW 1,800 MILES. NLM

May 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE OIL CONSUMPTION IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, AT FIRST A QUART IN 6,000, THEN 3,000 MILES AND NOW 1,800 MILES. NLM

May 16, 2000 Trailer Hitches

RECALL 00V0730/TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY:VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK

May 16, 2000 Wheels

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 A...

May 16, 2000 Visibility

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 A...

May 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 A...

May 16, 2000 Steering

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 A...

May 16, 2000 Trailer Hitches

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 A...

May 16, 2000 Suspension

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 A...

May 16, 2000 Trailer Hitches

RECALL 00V0730/TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY:VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK

May 16, 2000 Wheels

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 A...

May 16, 2000 Visibility

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 A...

May 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 A...

May 16, 2000 Steering

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 A...

May 16, 2000 Trailer Hitches

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 A...

May 16, 2000 Suspension

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 A...

May 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES AND LET SIT 20 MINUTES, AND IT HESITATED AND RAN ROUGHLY UNTIL COOLDOWN 3 TO 4 HOURS, RUNS BETTER. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? EVERYTIME I DRIVE AND LET IT SIT FOR 20 MINUTES IT RUNS LIKE THIS. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF.

May 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES AND LET SIT 20 MINUTES, AND IT HESITATED AND RAN ROUGHLY UNTIL COOLDOWN 3 TO 4 HOURS, RUNS BETTER. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? EVERYTIME I DRIVE AND LET IT SIT FOR 20 MINUTES IT RUNS LIKE THIS. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF.

May 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES AND LET SIT 20 MINUTES, AND IT HESITATED AND RAN ROUGHLY UNTIL COOLDOWN 3 TO 4 HOURS, RUNS BETTER. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? EVERYTIME I DRIVE AND LET IT SIT FOR 20 MINUTES IT RUNS LIKE THIS. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF.

May 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES AND LET SIT 20 MINUTES, AND IT HESITATED AND RAN ROUGHLY UNTIL COOLDOWN 3 TO 4 HOURS, RUNS BETTER. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? EVERYTIME I DRIVE AND LET IT SIT FOR 20 MINUTES IT RUNS LIKE THIS. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF.

Apr 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING 10-20 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL. THEN THE ABS KICKED IN AND VEHICLE STOPPED. DEALER HAS REPAIRED PROBLEM, BUT IT HAS RETURNED. . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING 10-20 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL. THEN THE ABS KICKED IN AND VEHICLE STOPPED. DEALER HAS REPAIRED PROBLEM, BUT IT HAS RETURNED. . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Apr 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

DEFECTIVE FUEL LINE SHUT OFF - DEFECTIVE AIR BAG - BOTH DID NOT DEPLOY

Apr 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DEFECTIVE FUEL LINE SHUT OFF - DEFECTIVE AIR BAG - BOTH DID NOT DEPLOY

Apr 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Apr 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

DEFECTIVE FUEL LINE SHUT OFF - DEFECTIVE AIR BAG - BOTH DID NOT DEPLOY

Apr 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DEFECTIVE FUEL LINE SHUT OFF - DEFECTIVE AIR BAG - BOTH DID NOT DEPLOY

Apr 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING OR COMING TO A STOP OR A YIELD SIGN, VEHICLE HESITATES WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING OR COMING TO A STOP OR A YIELD SIGN, VEHICLE HESITATES WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT ON MY 1999 WHITE FORD EXPEDITION HAS ORANGE, BROWN DOTS THAT BECOME BUMPY. I CANNOT REMOVE THEM WITH COMPOUND POLISH. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT ON MY 1999 WHITE FORD EXPEDITION HAS ORANGE, BROWN DOTS THAT BECOME BUMPY. I CANNOT REMOVE THEM WITH COMPOUND POLISH. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONT COLLISION AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DURING REPAIRS MECHANIC SAID SENSOR MOVED, BUT AIR BAGS STILL DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK *ML

Mar 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONT COLLISION AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DURING REPAIRS MECHANIC SAID SENSOR MOVED, BUT AIR BAGS STILL DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK *ML

Mar 1, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WE WERE INVOLVED IN A TWO-VEHICLE CRASH WITH MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF OUR SUV. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND I WAS A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT. NEITHER OF OUR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. WE WERE BOTH WEARING OUR SEAT/SHOULDER BELTS. WHEN WE COLLIDED, MY SEATBELT DID NOT CATCH, AND I HIT THE DASHBOARD. I ...

Mar 1, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WE WERE INVOLVED IN A TWO-VEHICLE CRASH WITH MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF OUR SUV. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND I WAS A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT. NEITHER OF OUR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. WE WERE BOTH WEARING OUR SEAT/SHOULDER BELTS. WHEN WE COLLIDED, MY SEATBELT DID NOT CATCH, AND I HIT THE DASHBOARD. I ...

Mar 1, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WE WERE INVOLVED IN A TWO-VEHICLE CRASH WITH MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF OUR SUV. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND I WAS A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT. NEITHER OF OUR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. WE WERE BOTH WEARING OUR SEAT/SHOULDER BELTS. WHEN WE COLLIDED, MY SEATBELT DID NOT CATCH, AND I HIT THE DASHBOARD. I ...

Mar 1, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WE WERE INVOLVED IN A TWO-VEHICLE CRASH WITH MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF OUR SUV. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND I WAS A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT. NEITHER OF OUR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. WE WERE BOTH WEARING OUR SEAT/SHOULDER BELTS. WHEN WE COLLIDED, MY SEATBELT DID NOT CATCH, AND I HIT THE DASHBOARD. I ...

Feb 29, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION LOST SHIFTING POWER. THIS WOULD HAPPEN AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. WAS HARD GETTING VEHICLE TO RESTART. FINALLY STOPPED WORKING. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE PROBLEM OF LOST SHIFTING POWER WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Feb 29, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION LOST SHIFTING POWER. THIS WOULD HAPPEN AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. WAS HARD GETTING VEHICLE TO RESTART. FINALLY STOPPED WORKING. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE PROBLEM OF LOST SHIFTING POWER WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Feb 26, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

BACKED INTO A LIGHT POLE IN A PARKINGLOT. ENGINE STARTED TO "REV" WHILE STILL IN REVERSE. WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, I SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. AT THAT TIME, THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, HITTING A CAR AND GOING THROUGH A STOREFRONT WALL. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAK...

Feb 26, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

BACKED INTO A LIGHT POLE IN A PARKINGLOT. ENGINE STARTED TO "REV" WHILE STILL IN REVERSE. WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, I SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. AT THAT TIME, THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, HITTING A CAR AND GOING THROUGH A STOREFRONT WALL. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAK...

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMOBILE HESITATES FROM A COMPLETE STOP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER HAS ESCAPED ACCIDENTS TWICE. BOTH TIMES HAD TO GET TO THE SHOULDER TO AVOID THE OTHER AUTOMOBILE. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMOBILE HESITATES FROM A COMPLETE STOP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER HAS ESCAPED ACCIDENTS TWICE. BOTH TIMES HAD TO GET TO THE SHOULDER TO AVOID THE OTHER AUTOMOBILE. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SECOND RIGHT SIDE HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN FIRST YEAR OF LIFE. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SECOND RIGHT SIDE HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN FIRST YEAR OF LIFE. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER'S MOTORIZED SEATBELT WAS DEFECTIVE. HE WAS DRIVING WITH HIS DAUGHTER ATTACHED TO THE SEATBELT WITH HER SAFETY CARRIER. HE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP, THE BOLT CAME LOOSE, AND THE CAR SEAT BECAME DETACHED FROM THE SEAT AND FLEW UP FRONT. CHILD WASN'T HURT. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHI...

Feb 1, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER'S MOTORIZED SEATBELT WAS DEFECTIVE. HE WAS DRIVING WITH HIS DAUGHTER ATTACHED TO THE SEATBELT WITH HER SAFETY CARRIER. HE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP, THE BOLT CAME LOOSE, AND THE CAR SEAT BECAME DETACHED FROM THE SEAT AND FLEW UP FRONT. CHILD WASN'T HURT. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHI...

Jan 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH , WENT TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN ,BUT THEY DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. INSTEAD, VEHICLE BEGAN TO REV PASSED 5000 RPMS. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL . DEALER COULD DUPLICATE DEFECT. BUT REPLACED THROTTLE CONTROL MECHANISM , HOWEVER, COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT IT WI...

Jan 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH , WENT TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN ,BUT THEY DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. INSTEAD, VEHICLE BEGAN TO REV PASSED 5000 RPMS. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL . DEALER COULD DUPLICATE DEFECT. BUT REPLACED THROTTLE CONTROL MECHANISM , HOWEVER, COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT IT WI...

Jan 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Jan 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Jan 21, 2000 Suspension

REAR AXLE FAILED CAUSING LEFT WHEEL TO FALL OFF WHEN CONSUMER MADE A TURN. YH

Jan 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THREE ENGINE REPLACEMENTS WITHIN 35,000 MILES. *MJS

Jan 21, 2000 Suspension

REAR AXLE FAILED CAUSING LEFT WHEEL TO FALL OFF WHEN CONSUMER MADE A TURN. YH

Jan 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THREE ENGINE REPLACEMENTS WITHIN 35,000 MILES. *MJS

Jan 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF, IT STARTED SMOKING. LATER I NOTICE A LEAK COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR.

Jan 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF, IT STARTED SMOKING. LATER I NOTICE A LEAK COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR.

Jan 18, 2000 Structure

THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE DUE TO CHILD SAFETY ACTIVATION. YH

Jan 18, 2000 Structure

THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE DUE TO CHILD SAFETY ACTIVATION. YH

Jan 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SMELLS OF OIL BUT NONE VISUALIZED ON INSPECTION OF ENGINE. SEEMS TO BE WORSE WITH COLDER TEMPERATURES. OIL GAUGE IN VEHICLE RUNS HIGHER END OF NORMAL ENGINE TEMPERATURE IS NORMAL. *AK

Jan 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SMELLS OF OIL BUT NONE VISUALIZED ON INSPECTION OF ENGINE. SEEMS TO BE WORSE WITH COLDER TEMPERATURES. OIL GAUGE IN VEHICLE RUNS HIGHER END OF NORMAL ENGINE TEMPERATURE IS NORMAL. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE HAD 3,789 MILES ON IT, COOLANT LEAKED ONTO PLUGS & COILS. HAD IT REPAIRED. ON 8/30/99, COOLANT LEAKED ONTO PLUGS & COILS. HAD IT REPAIRED AGAIN. WROTE TO ZONE DIVISION WITH COPIES TO CEO AND CHAIRMAN OF FORD REQUESTING TO BE RELEASED FROM MY LEASE. ONLY GOT FORM LETTERS BACK. ON 1...

Jan 3, 2000 Visibility

WHEN VEHICLE HAD 3,789 MILES ON IT, COOLANT LEAKED ONTO PLUGS & COILS. HAD IT REPAIRED. ON 8/30/99, COOLANT LEAKED ONTO PLUGS & COILS. HAD IT REPAIRED AGAIN. WROTE TO ZONE DIVISION WITH COPIES TO CEO AND CHAIRMAN OF FORD REQUESTING TO BE RELEASED FROM MY LEASE. ONLY GOT FORM LETTERS BACK. ON 1...

Jan 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE HAD 3,789 MILES ON IT, COOLANT LEAKED ONTO PLUGS & COILS. HAD IT REPAIRED. ON 8/30/99, COOLANT LEAKED ONTO PLUGS & COILS. HAD IT REPAIRED AGAIN. WROTE TO ZONE DIVISION WITH COPIES TO CEO AND CHAIRMAN OF FORD REQUESTING TO BE RELEASED FROM MY LEASE. ONLY GOT FORM LETTERS BACK. ON 1...

Jan 3, 2000 Visibility

WHEN VEHICLE HAD 3,789 MILES ON IT, COOLANT LEAKED ONTO PLUGS & COILS. HAD IT REPAIRED. ON 8/30/99, COOLANT LEAKED ONTO PLUGS & COILS. HAD IT REPAIRED AGAIN. WROTE TO ZONE DIVISION WITH COPIES TO CEO AND CHAIRMAN OF FORD REQUESTING TO BE RELEASED FROM MY LEASE. ONLY GOT FORM LETTERS BACK. ON 1...

Dec 31, 1999 Electrical System

ONLY A VERY SMALL AREA ON STEERING WHEEL IS DESIGNATED FOR HORN. HAVE BEEN IN SEVERAL SITUATOINS WHERE I NEEDED TO HONK THE HORN QUICKLY AND HIT THE STEERING WHEEL HARD WITH PALM OF HAND AND THE HORN DID NOT SOUND. YOU MUST LOOK DOWN AND FIND THE TINY HORN SYMBOLS THAT ARE THE SAME COLOR AS THE STEE...

Dec 31, 1999 Electrical System

ONLY A VERY SMALL AREA ON STEERING WHEEL IS DESIGNATED FOR HORN. HAVE BEEN IN SEVERAL SITUATOINS WHERE I NEEDED TO HONK THE HORN QUICKLY AND HIT THE STEERING WHEEL HARD WITH PALM OF HAND AND THE HORN DID NOT SOUND. YOU MUST LOOK DOWN AND FIND THE TINY HORN SYMBOLS THAT ARE THE SAME COLOR AS THE STEE...

Dec 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE ROUGH IDLE. VEHICLE "RUMBLES" AT IDLE. DEALERSHIP CONTACTED; NO SATISFACTION. *AK

Dec 25, 1999 Fuel System, Other

GAS GAUGE READING IS NOT ACCURATE. FUEL AMOUNT FLUCTUATES. CHECKED BY DEALER, NO PROBLEM FOUND. GAUGE STILL INACCURATE. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE DASH FUEL GAUGE IS NOT ACCURATE AND IS THERE PRIMARILY FOR DECORATION.

Dec 25, 1999 Visibility

WIPERS TURN ON AUTOMATICALLY WHILE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. WIPER MOTOR REPLACED ONCE, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Dec 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE ROUGH IDLE. VEHICLE "RUMBLES" AT IDLE. DEALERSHIP CONTACTED; NO SATISFACTION. *AK

Dec 25, 1999 Fuel System, Other

GAS GAUGE READING IS NOT ACCURATE. FUEL AMOUNT FLUCTUATES. CHECKED BY DEALER, NO PROBLEM FOUND. GAUGE STILL INACCURATE. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE DASH FUEL GAUGE IS NOT ACCURATE AND IS THERE PRIMARILY FOR DECORATION.

Dec 25, 1999 Visibility

WIPERS TURN ON AUTOMATICALLY WHILE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. WIPER MOTOR REPLACED ONCE, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Dec 6, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION STABILITY AND CONTROL, SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS OF SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS. YH

Dec 6, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION STABILITY AND CONTROL, SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS OF SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS. YH

Nov 24, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN SCHOOL PARKING LOT AND THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED UP WITH NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION. THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT. CONSUMER WENT IN, CAME OUT, AND THE TRUCK WAS RUNNING. KEY WAS IN THE CONSUMER'S POCKET. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT ...

Nov 24, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN SCHOOL PARKING LOT AND THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED UP WITH NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION. THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT. CONSUMER WENT IN, CAME OUT, AND THE TRUCK WAS RUNNING. KEY WAS IN THE CONSUMER'S POCKET. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT ...

Nov 22, 1999 Power Train

AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 90, THE ELECTRONIC SHIFTER DID AN UNCOMMANDED TRANSITION FROM AUTOMATIC-4-DRIVE TO 4-WHEEL-LOW. DRIVER MANAGED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND AVOID A CRASH AT LARGELY DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AT 11PM UNDER VERY LIGHT TRAFFIC CONDITONS. NO INDICATION OF WHY WAS FO...

Nov 22, 1999 Power Train

AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 90, THE ELECTRONIC SHIFTER DID AN UNCOMMANDED TRANSITION FROM AUTOMATIC-4-DRIVE TO 4-WHEEL-LOW. DRIVER MANAGED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND AVOID A CRASH AT LARGELY DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AT 11PM UNDER VERY LIGHT TRAFFIC CONDITONS. NO INDICATION OF WHY WAS FO...

Nov 18, 1999 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE BEGINS TO VIBRATE AT 73-75 MPH. PROBLEM CANNOT BE EXACTLY LOCATED OR CORRECTED BY DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. DEALER INSTALLED A VIBRATION DAMPENER. ACTUAL SOURCE/REASON FOR PROBLEM WAS NEVER FOUND. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE BEGINS TO VIBRATE AT 73-75 MPH. PROBLEM CANNOT BE EXACTLY LOCATED OR CORRECTED BY DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. DEALER INSTALLED A VIBRATION DAMPENER. ACTUAL SOURCE/REASON FOR PROBLEM WAS NEVER FOUND. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH OR HIGHER. BURNING SMELLS COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AND VEHICLE SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD.

Nov 15, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH OR HIGHER. BURNING SMELLS COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AND VEHICLE SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD.

Nov 15, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH OR HIGHER. BURNING SMELLS COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AND VEHICLE SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD.

Nov 15, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH OR HIGHER. BURNING SMELLS COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AND VEHICLE SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD.

Nov 13, 1999 Structure Fire

ON SUNDAY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOINIG CRAZY.THEY STARTED TO GO ON AND OFF FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO SHUT THEM OFF.FINALLY MY HUSBAND PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF, AND THE WIPERS SHUT OFF.THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED .ON TUESDAY AT ABOUT 7:56 AM I WAS DRIVING TO GO TO A GAS ST...

Nov 13, 1999 Electrical System Fire

ON SUNDAY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOINIG CRAZY.THEY STARTED TO GO ON AND OFF FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO SHUT THEM OFF.FINALLY MY HUSBAND PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF, AND THE WIPERS SHUT OFF.THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED .ON TUESDAY AT ABOUT 7:56 AM I WAS DRIVING TO GO TO A GAS ST...

Nov 13, 1999 Visibility Fire

ON SUNDAY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOINIG CRAZY.THEY STARTED TO GO ON AND OFF FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO SHUT THEM OFF.FINALLY MY HUSBAND PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF, AND THE WIPERS SHUT OFF.THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED .ON TUESDAY AT ABOUT 7:56 AM I WAS DRIVING TO GO TO A GAS ST...

Nov 13, 1999 Structure Fire

ON SUNDAY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOINIG CRAZY.THEY STARTED TO GO ON AND OFF FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO SHUT THEM OFF.FINALLY MY HUSBAND PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF, AND THE WIPERS SHUT OFF.THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED .ON TUESDAY AT ABOUT 7:56 AM I WAS DRIVING TO GO TO A GAS ST...

Nov 13, 1999 Electrical System Fire

ON SUNDAY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOINIG CRAZY.THEY STARTED TO GO ON AND OFF FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO SHUT THEM OFF.FINALLY MY HUSBAND PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF, AND THE WIPERS SHUT OFF.THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED .ON TUESDAY AT ABOUT 7:56 AM I WAS DRIVING TO GO TO A GAS ST...

Nov 13, 1999 Visibility Fire

ON SUNDAY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOINIG CRAZY.THEY STARTED TO GO ON AND OFF FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO SHUT THEM OFF.FINALLY MY HUSBAND PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF, AND THE WIPERS SHUT OFF.THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED .ON TUESDAY AT ABOUT 7:56 AM I WAS DRIVING TO GO TO A GAS ST...

Oct 30, 1999 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING TO NYC AND WENT TO PARK IN A REST AREA AND AS I WAS TURNING TO PARK THE CAR SHUT OFF.I TURNED IT ON AGAIN AND IT WAS FINE.ONE HOUR LATER AGAIN WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE LIGHT IN THE DASH BOARD TURNED ON AND THE RADIO SHUT OFF AND THEN IT THE TRUCK DROVE FINE.THE NEXT D...

Oct 30, 1999 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING TO NYC AND WENT TO PARK IN A REST AREA AND AS I WAS TURNING TO PARK THE CAR SHUT OFF.I TURNED IT ON AGAIN AND IT WAS FINE.ONE HOUR LATER AGAIN WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE LIGHT IN THE DASH BOARD TURNED ON AND THE RADIO SHUT OFF AND THEN IT THE TRUCK DROVE FINE.THE NEXT D...

Oct 30, 1999 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING TO NYC AND WENT TO PARK IN A REST AREA AND AS I WAS TURNING TO PARK THE CAR SHUT OFF.I TURNED IT ON AGAIN AND IT WAS FINE.ONE HOUR LATER AGAIN WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE LIGHT IN THE DASH BOARD TURNED ON AND THE RADIO SHUT OFF AND THEN IT THE TRUCK DROVE FINE.THE NEXT D...

Oct 30, 1999 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING TO NYC AND WENT TO PARK IN A REST AREA AND AS I WAS TURNING TO PARK THE CAR SHUT OFF.I TURNED IT ON AGAIN AND IT WAS FINE.ONE HOUR LATER AGAIN WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE LIGHT IN THE DASH BOARD TURNED ON AND THE RADIO SHUT OFF AND THEN IT THE TRUCK DROVE FINE.THE NEXT D...

Oct 29, 1999 Structure

THE FAULTY AIR SHOCKS CAUSED THE REAR HATCH TO FALL AND INJURE THE DRIVER. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEMS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH ON THE ROAD AND ROLLED OVER ON THE DIRT SHOULDER. NLM

Oct 29, 1999 Structure

THE FAULTY AIR SHOCKS CAUSED THE REAR HATCH TO FALL AND INJURE THE DRIVER. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEMS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH ON THE ROAD AND ROLLED OVER ON THE DIRT SHOULDER. NLM

Oct 29, 1999 Structure

THE FAULTY AIR SHOCKS CAUSED THE REAR HATCH TO FALL AND INJURE THE DRIVER. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEMS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH ON THE ROAD AND ROLLED OVER ON THE DIRT SHOULDER. NLM

Oct 29, 1999 Structure

THE FAULTY AIR SHOCKS CAUSED THE REAR HATCH TO FALL AND INJURE THE DRIVER. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEMS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH ON THE ROAD AND ROLLED OVER ON THE DIRT SHOULDER. NLM

Oct 29, 1999 Structure

THE FAULTY AIR SHOCKS CAUSED THE REAR HATCH TO FALL AND INJURE THE DRIVER. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEMS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH ON THE ROAD AND ROLLED OVER ON THE DIRT SHOULDER. NLM

Oct 29, 1999 Structure

THE FAULTY AIR SHOCKS CAUSED THE REAR HATCH TO FALL AND INJURE THE DRIVER. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEMS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH ON THE ROAD AND ROLLED OVER ON THE DIRT SHOULDER. NLM

Oct 27, 1999 Electrical System

WINDSHIELD WIPER LIGHT GOES ON AND CHIMES WHENEVER IT FEELS LIKE IT. ALL PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. THE DEALER KNOW STATES THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THIS YET ; THEY WILL CONTACT ME WHEN THERE IS A FIX. IN THE MEANTIME, I AM DRIVING A CAR THAT ...

Oct 27, 1999 Steering

NO SUMMARY

Oct 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY

Oct 27, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Oct 27, 1999 Visibility

NO SUMMARY

Oct 27, 1999 Structure

NO SUMMARY

Oct 27, 1999 Electrical System

WINDSHIELD WIPER LIGHT GOES ON AND CHIMES WHENEVER IT FEELS LIKE IT. ALL PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. THE DEALER KNOW STATES THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THIS YET ; THEY WILL CONTACT ME WHEN THERE IS A FIX. IN THE MEANTIME, I AM DRIVING A CAR THAT ...

Oct 27, 1999 Steering

NO SUMMARY

Oct 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY

Oct 27, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Oct 27, 1999 Visibility

NO SUMMARY

Oct 27, 1999 Structure

NO SUMMARY

Oct 22, 1999 Electrical System

THE DESIGN FLAW OF THE HORN IS DIFFICULT TO FIND IN AN EMERCENCY WHICH POSSIBLY COULD PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. *YC

Oct 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE EXPLODED IN FLAMES, TOTALED. ONLY 2000 MILES. FORD SAID RECALL 98V312 DOES NOT APPLY. PROBLEM MAY BE MORE PERVASIVE THAN FORD THINKS. STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.

Oct 22, 1999 Visibility

WIPERS GO ON BY THEMSELVES,MODULE REPLACED BY DEALER,PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE SOLVED

Oct 22, 1999 Electrical System

THE DESIGN FLAW OF THE HORN IS DIFFICULT TO FIND IN AN EMERCENCY WHICH POSSIBLY COULD PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. *YC

Oct 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE EXPLODED IN FLAMES, TOTALED. ONLY 2000 MILES. FORD SAID RECALL 98V312 DOES NOT APPLY. PROBLEM MAY BE MORE PERVASIVE THAN FORD THINKS. STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.

Oct 22, 1999 Visibility

WIPERS GO ON BY THEMSELVES,MODULE REPLACED BY DEALER,PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE SOLVED

Oct 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Electrical System

WHENEVER THE HORN, LOCATED ON STEERING WHEEL, IS HIT WITH HEAL ON HEAL IT FAILS TO WORK. ONLY IT HAS WORKED WHEN SMALL PICTURE OF HORN WAS LOCATED & PRESSED. LOCATION OF HORN IS HAZARDOUS TO DRIVER. DIFFICULT TO USE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Electrical System

WHENEVER THE HORN, LOCATED ON STEERING WHEEL, IS HIT WITH HEAL ON HEAL IT FAILS TO WORK. ONLY IT HAS WORKED WHEN SMALL PICTURE OF HORN WAS LOCATED & PRESSED. LOCATION OF HORN IS HAZARDOUS TO DRIVER. DIFFICULT TO USE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. *AK

Oct 13, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON . DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 13, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON . DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL WITHOUT APPLICATION. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE CAUSE AFTER SEVERAL VISITS. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL ACTIVATE WITHOUT CONSUMER TOUCHING THE ON/OFF SWITCH. THIS OBSTRUCTS CONSUMER'S VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL WITHOUT APPLICATION. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE CAUSE AFTER SEVERAL VISITS. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL ACTIVATE WITHOUT CONSUMER TOUCHING THE ON/OFF SWITCH. THIS OBSTRUCTS CONSUMER'S VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE PULLING OUT FROM A STOP SIGN VEHICLE WILL JUST CUT OFF. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE PULLING OUT FROM A STOP SIGN VEHICLE WILL JUST CUT OFF. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Wheels

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25MPH LUGS: NUTS AND BOLTS BEGAN LOOSENING. THIS WAS NOTICED AS THE WHEEL BEGAN TO WOBBLE AND SHAKE VERY HARD. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER ONLY TO NOTICE THAT THE LUGS WERE COMING OFF. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Wheels

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25MPH LUGS: NUTS AND BOLTS BEGAN LOOSENING. THIS WAS NOTICED AS THE WHEEL BEGAN TO WOBBLE AND SHAKE VERY HARD. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER ONLY TO NOTICE THAT THE LUGS WERE COMING OFF. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Visibility

I AM EXPERIENCING THESE SO CALLED "PHANTOM WIPERS"

Sep 28, 1999 Visibility

I AM EXPERIENCING THESE SO CALLED "PHANTOM WIPERS"

Sep 27, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON. DEALER HAS TREID TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TURNING VEHICLE ON THERE WAS STALLING. CONSUMER CUT THE VEHICLE OFF TO RESTART, AND ENGINE REVVED. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN STRAIGHT TO THE SHOP AFTER THE FIRST EPISODE, AND IT STALLED ALL THE WAY THERE. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TURNING VEHICLE ON THERE WAS STALLING. CONSUMER CUT THE VEHICLE OFF TO RESTART, AND ENGINE REVVED. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN STRAIGHT TO THE SHOP AFTER THE FIRST EPISODE, AND IT STALLED ALL THE WAY THERE. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON MY 99 EXPEDITION COME ON AT WILL. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO PIN POINT EXACTLY WHEN IT HAPPENS, BECAUSE IT JUST HAPPENS OUT OF THE BLUE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED AND TAKEN TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH I PURCHASED THE CAR. I WAS TOLD A PART WAS ORDERED ON 9/7/99 BUT TO DATE...

Sep 27, 1999 Visibility

APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOING ON WITHOUT ME TURNING THE WIPERS ON. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT I HAD HIT THE BUTTON BUT THEN IT STARTED TO HAPPEN MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY SO I TOOK THE TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP. I HAD MADE AN APPOINTMENT BUT AS SOON AS I TOLD THE GENTLEMA...

Sep 27, 1999 Visibility

"PHANTOM WIPERS"

Sep 27, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON. DEALER HAS TREID TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TURNING VEHICLE ON THERE WAS STALLING. CONSUMER CUT THE VEHICLE OFF TO RESTART, AND ENGINE REVVED. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN STRAIGHT TO THE SHOP AFTER THE FIRST EPISODE, AND IT STALLED ALL THE WAY THERE. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TURNING VEHICLE ON THERE WAS STALLING. CONSUMER CUT THE VEHICLE OFF TO RESTART, AND ENGINE REVVED. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN STRAIGHT TO THE SHOP AFTER THE FIRST EPISODE, AND IT STALLED ALL THE WAY THERE. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON MY 99 EXPEDITION COME ON AT WILL. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO PIN POINT EXACTLY WHEN IT HAPPENS, BECAUSE IT JUST HAPPENS OUT OF THE BLUE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED AND TAKEN TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH I PURCHASED THE CAR. I WAS TOLD A PART WAS ORDERED ON 9/7/99 BUT TO DATE...

Sep 27, 1999 Visibility

APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOING ON WITHOUT ME TURNING THE WIPERS ON. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT I HAD HIT THE BUTTON BUT THEN IT STARTED TO HAPPEN MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY SO I TOOK THE TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP. I HAD MADE AN APPOINTMENT BUT AS SOON AS I TOLD THE GENTLEMA...

Sep 27, 1999 Visibility

"PHANTOM WIPERS"

Sep 22, 1999 Visibility

WIPERS WOULD JUST TURN ON WITHOUT ANY CONTACT WITH MULITI-FUNCTION SWITCH. NO COMMON TIME, DRIVING PATTERN OR PERSON FOUND..ALL AT THE WIM OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS VERY RELUCTANT TO REPAIR PROBLEM. DIDN'T BELEIVE MY WIFE THE FIRST TIME AND NEVER FIXED IT. THEN AFTER SECOND APPT THEY CANCELLED BECA...

Sep 22, 1999 Visibility

WIPERS WOULD JUST TURN ON WITHOUT ANY CONTACT WITH MULITI-FUNCTION SWITCH. NO COMMON TIME, DRIVING PATTERN OR PERSON FOUND..ALL AT THE WIM OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS VERY RELUCTANT TO REPAIR PROBLEM. DIDN'T BELEIVE MY WIFE THE FIRST TIME AND NEVER FIXED IT. THEN AFTER SECOND APPT THEY CANCELLED BECA...

Sep 17, 1999 Structure

THE WELDS THAT CONNECT THE HOOD TO THER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAVE CRACKED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Structure

THE WELDS THAT CONNECT THE HOOD TO THER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAVE CRACKED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FROM FORD FOR MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE HAS MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING IN AN INTERSECTION IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. WE WE'RE NEARLY T- BONED. FORD SOMETIMES ADMITS THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS AND THEN ...

Sep 16, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS IS A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FROM FORD FOR MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE HAS MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING IN AN INTERSECTION IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. WE WE'RE NEARLY T- BONED. FORD SOMETIMES ADMITS THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS AND THEN ...

Sep 16, 1999 Equipment

THIS IS A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FROM FORD FOR MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE HAS MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING IN AN INTERSECTION IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. WE WE'RE NEARLY T- BONED. FORD SOMETIMES ADMITS THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS AND THEN ...

Sep 16, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THIS IS A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FROM FORD FOR MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE HAS MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING IN AN INTERSECTION IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. WE WE'RE NEARLY T- BONED. FORD SOMETIMES ADMITS THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS AND THEN ...

Sep 16, 1999 Structure

THIS IS A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FROM FORD FOR MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE HAS MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING IN AN INTERSECTION IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. WE WE'RE NEARLY T- BONED. FORD SOMETIMES ADMITS THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS AND THEN ...

Sep 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FROM FORD FOR MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE HAS MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING IN AN INTERSECTION IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. WE WE'RE NEARLY T- BONED. FORD SOMETIMES ADMITS THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS AND THEN ...

Sep 16, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS IS A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FROM FORD FOR MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE HAS MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING IN AN INTERSECTION IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. WE WE'RE NEARLY T- BONED. FORD SOMETIMES ADMITS THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS AND THEN ...

Sep 16, 1999 Equipment

THIS IS A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FROM FORD FOR MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE HAS MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING IN AN INTERSECTION IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. WE WE'RE NEARLY T- BONED. FORD SOMETIMES ADMITS THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS AND THEN ...

Sep 16, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THIS IS A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FROM FORD FOR MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE HAS MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING IN AN INTERSECTION IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. WE WE'RE NEARLY T- BONED. FORD SOMETIMES ADMITS THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS AND THEN ...

Sep 16, 1999 Structure

THIS IS A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FROM FORD FOR MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE HAS MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING IN AN INTERSECTION IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. WE WE'RE NEARLY T- BONED. FORD SOMETIMES ADMITS THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS AND THEN ...

Sep 13, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTINUALLY SELF ACTIVATE, MODULE REPLACEMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE TO FORD AT TIME OF FAILURE. CONSTANT DRY WIPING HAS SCRATCHED WINDSHIELD. MJS

Sep 13, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTINUALLY SELF ACTIVATE, MODULE REPLACEMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE TO FORD AT TIME OF FAILURE. CONSTANT DRY WIPING HAS SCRATCHED WINDSHIELD. MJS

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FULLY LOADED(MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PASSENGERS), THE BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO PASS THE STOPPING POINT. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FULLY LOADED(MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PASSENGERS), THE BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO PASS THE STOPPING POINT. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Steering

COMPLETE MECHANICAL PROBLEM WITH STEERING SYSTEM. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD APPROX 30MPH PITMAN ARM DETACHED FROM STEERING GEAR, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF THE STEERING CONTROL. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Steering

COMPLETE MECHANICAL PROBLEM WITH STEERING SYSTEM. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD APPROX 30MPH PITMAN ARM DETACHED FROM STEERING GEAR, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF THE STEERING CONTROL. *AK

Aug 26, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AND COME ON BY THEMSELVES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 26, 1999 Visibility

WIPERS RUN WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED. WHEN WIPERS ARE USED IN A RAINY SITUATION, CAN NOT STOP WIPERS BY TURNING SWITCH OFF. WHEN USING WIPERS IN A "DELAY" MODE, WIPERS STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A SWEEP.

Aug 26, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AND COME ON BY THEMSELVES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 26, 1999 Visibility

WIPERS RUN WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED. WHEN WIPERS ARE USED IN A RAINY SITUATION, CAN NOT STOP WIPERS BY TURNING SWITCH OFF. WHEN USING WIPERS IN A "DELAY" MODE, WIPERS STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A SWEEP.

Aug 23, 1999 Visibility

MY EXPEDITION HAS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS: THEY TURN ON WHENEVER THEY WANT, THEY DO NOT TURN ON ON DEMAND AND OCCASIONALLY THE WASHER FLUID PUMP BEGINS TO PUMP FLUID CONTINUOUSLY FOR 30 SECONDS OR MORE. THE PROBLEM CAN SOMETIMES BE ELIMINATED IF I STO...

Aug 23, 1999 Visibility

MY EXPEDITION HAS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS: THEY TURN ON WHENEVER THEY WANT, THEY DO NOT TURN ON ON DEMAND AND OCCASIONALLY THE WASHER FLUID PUMP BEGINS TO PUMP FLUID CONTINUOUSLY FOR 30 SECONDS OR MORE. THE PROBLEM CAN SOMETIMES BE ELIMINATED IF I STO...

Aug 20, 1999 Suspension

1) UPON ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE SEEMS TO SLIP AND SHUDDER AS IF THE TIRES ARE NOT GRABBING THE ROAD. THIS IS AT ALL SPEEDS, WHETHER SLOW OR QUICK STARTS. ALSO, DURING HIGH SPEED ACCELERATION SUCH AS WHEN PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE IS A LOW PITCH GROWLING SOUND A...

Aug 20, 1999 Power Train

1) UPON ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE SEEMS TO SLIP AND SHUDDER AS IF THE TIRES ARE NOT GRABBING THE ROAD. THIS IS AT ALL SPEEDS, WHETHER SLOW OR QUICK STARTS. ALSO, DURING HIGH SPEED ACCELERATION SUCH AS WHEN PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE IS A LOW PITCH GROWLING SOUND A...

Aug 20, 1999 Visibility

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES BAD VIBRATIONS WHEN EITHER REAR WINDOW ROLLED DOWN WHILE DRIVING DUE TO DESIGN. NLM

Aug 20, 1999 Power Train

DRIVE SHAFT FAILED. NLM

Aug 20, 1999 Suspension

1) UPON ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE SEEMS TO SLIP AND SHUDDER AS IF THE TIRES ARE NOT GRABBING THE ROAD. THIS IS AT ALL SPEEDS, WHETHER SLOW OR QUICK STARTS. ALSO, DURING HIGH SPEED ACCELERATION SUCH AS WHEN PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE IS A LOW PITCH GROWLING SOUND A...

Aug 20, 1999 Power Train

1) UPON ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE SEEMS TO SLIP AND SHUDDER AS IF THE TIRES ARE NOT GRABBING THE ROAD. THIS IS AT ALL SPEEDS, WHETHER SLOW OR QUICK STARTS. ALSO, DURING HIGH SPEED ACCELERATION SUCH AS WHEN PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE IS A LOW PITCH GROWLING SOUND A...

Aug 20, 1999 Visibility

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES BAD VIBRATIONS WHEN EITHER REAR WINDOW ROLLED DOWN WHILE DRIVING DUE TO DESIGN. NLM

Aug 20, 1999 Power Train

DRIVE SHAFT FAILED. NLM

Aug 19, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY WHEN IN USE, AFFECTING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT/ RAINY WEATHER. *AK

Aug 19, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY WHEN IN USE, AFFECTING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT/ RAINY WEATHER. *AK

Aug 18, 1999 Visibility

ALL THE POWER WINDOWS INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTION, CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO GET STUCK IN THE UP OR DOWN POSITIONS. DEALER CAN'T FIND CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 18, 1999 Visibility

ALL THE POWER WINDOWS INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTION, CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO GET STUCK IN THE UP OR DOWN POSITIONS. DEALER CAN'T FIND CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURNING ON WHILE SWITCH IS IN OFF MODE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN FOUND AT THIS TIME. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. THEY WILL COME ON BY THEMSELVES AND GO OFF. DEALER SUPPOSE TO ORDER A PART. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURNING ON WHILE SWITCH IS IN OFF MODE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN FOUND AT THIS TIME. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. THEY WILL COME ON BY THEMSELVES AND GO OFF. DEALER SUPPOSE TO ORDER A PART. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Trailer Hitches

REPORTING TRAILER HITCHES FASTENER FAILURE. CONSUMER NOTICED COUPLE OF BOLTS MISSING, ONE FELL OFF IN HAND, AND THE OTHERS WERE LOOSE. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS / REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON. CONSUMER CANNOT TURN OFF THE WIPERS IF THE WIPERS COME ON UNEXPECEDTLY, NEED TO WAIT UNTIL THEY TURN OFF BY THEMSELVES. FORD SAYS THEY ARE WORKING ON THE PROBLEM. *ML

Aug 9, 1999 Trailer Hitches

REPORTING TRAILER HITCHES FASTENER FAILURE. CONSUMER NOTICED COUPLE OF BOLTS MISSING, ONE FELL OFF IN HAND, AND THE OTHERS WERE LOOSE. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS / REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON. CONSUMER CANNOT TURN OFF THE WIPERS IF THE WIPERS COME ON UNEXPECEDTLY, NEED TO WAIT UNTIL THEY TURN OFF BY THEMSELVES. FORD SAYS THEY ARE WORKING ON THE PROBLEM. *ML

Aug 4, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK DUE TO THE FACT THAT CONSUMER HAD TO REMOVE A FUSE BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER'S KEPT RUNNING. *AK

Aug 4, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK DUE TO THE FACT THAT CONSUMER HAD TO REMOVE A FUSE BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER'S KEPT RUNNING. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL ALL THE TIME. CONSUMER CANNOT CUT THEM OFF. MANUFACTURER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THEY CONNOT CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT TO GO AND HAVE THEM DISCONNECTED. DEALER CLAIMED THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO CORRECT THEM. *AK *YC

Aug 2, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL ALL THE TIME. CONSUMER CANNOT CUT THEM OFF. MANUFACTURER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THEY CONNOT CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT TO GO AND HAVE THEM DISCONNECTED. DEALER CLAIMED THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO CORRECT THEM. *AK *YC

Jul 29, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE COMING ON WHILE THE SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE COMING ON WHILE THE SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO WORK WHEN NEEDED. ON DRY DAYS WOULD COME ON, ON WET DAYS DO NOT COME ON. REAR WIPER WAS REPAIRED. NOW NEITHER WORKS, FRONT OR REAR. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. HAD IT CHECKED & METAL PIECES HAD BROKEN OFF. TRANSMISSION BURNT OUT. HAD THE PISTON REPLACED. THE P...

Jul 29, 1999 Power Train

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO WORK WHEN NEEDED. ON DRY DAYS WOULD COME ON, ON WET DAYS DO NOT COME ON. REAR WIPER WAS REPAIRED. NOW NEITHER WORKS, FRONT OR REAR. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. HAD IT CHECKED & METAL PIECES HAD BROKEN OFF. TRANSMISSION BURNT OUT. HAD THE PISTON REPLACED. THE P...

Jul 29, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO WORK WHEN NEEDED. ON DRY DAYS WOULD COME ON, ON WET DAYS DO NOT COME ON. REAR WIPER WAS REPAIRED. NOW NEITHER WORKS, FRONT OR REAR. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. HAD IT CHECKED & METAL PIECES HAD BROKEN OFF. TRANSMISSION BURNT OUT. HAD THE PISTON REPLACED. THE P...

Jul 29, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE COMING ON WHILE THE SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE COMING ON WHILE THE SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO WORK WHEN NEEDED. ON DRY DAYS WOULD COME ON, ON WET DAYS DO NOT COME ON. REAR WIPER WAS REPAIRED. NOW NEITHER WORKS, FRONT OR REAR. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. HAD IT CHECKED & METAL PIECES HAD BROKEN OFF. TRANSMISSION BURNT OUT. HAD THE PISTON REPLACED. THE P...

Jul 29, 1999 Power Train

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO WORK WHEN NEEDED. ON DRY DAYS WOULD COME ON, ON WET DAYS DO NOT COME ON. REAR WIPER WAS REPAIRED. NOW NEITHER WORKS, FRONT OR REAR. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. HAD IT CHECKED & METAL PIECES HAD BROKEN OFF. TRANSMISSION BURNT OUT. HAD THE PISTON REPLACED. THE P...

Jul 29, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO WORK WHEN NEEDED. ON DRY DAYS WOULD COME ON, ON WET DAYS DO NOT COME ON. REAR WIPER WAS REPAIRED. NOW NEITHER WORKS, FRONT OR REAR. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. HAD IT CHECKED & METAL PIECES HAD BROKEN OFF. TRANSMISSION BURNT OUT. HAD THE PISTON REPLACED. THE P...

Jul 28, 1999 Suspension

BRACKET BENT CAUSING AIR SUSPENSION TO MALFUNCTION WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *YC

Jul 28, 1999 Suspension

BRACKET BENT CAUSING AIR SUSPENSION TO MALFUNCTION WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *YC

Jul 22, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON WITH THE SWITCH BEING ACTIVATED . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON WITH THE SWITCH BEING ACTIVATED . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS GO ON AND OFF WITHOUT DRIVER INTERVENTION, CAUSING DISTRACTION. FORD DOES NOT HAVE A SOLUTION OR FIX. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH NO FIX. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS GO ON AND OFF WITHOUT DRIVER INTERVENTION, CAUSING DISTRACTION. FORD DOES NOT HAVE A SOLUTION OR FIX. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH NO FIX. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT OUT INTEMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY DIDNT KNOW WHAT IT WAS, TO COME BACK AT A LATER TIME WHEN THEY HAD MORE INFO ON THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 12, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT OUT INTEMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY DIDNT KNOW WHAT IT WAS, TO COME BACK AT A LATER TIME WHEN THEY HAD MORE INFO ON THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 3, 1999 Steering Crash

I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THROUGH AN INTERSECTION WHEN A DRIVER RAN A RED LIGHT AND COLLIDED WITH THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL AT BUMPER LEVEL. THE IMPACT OF THE COLLISION CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND FACING NORTH AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER ON ITS ROOF. MY CONCERN IS THAT...

Jul 3, 1999 Steering Crash

I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THROUGH AN INTERSECTION WHEN A DRIVER RAN A RED LIGHT AND COLLIDED WITH THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL AT BUMPER LEVEL. THE IMPACT OF THE COLLISION CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND FACING NORTH AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER ON ITS ROOF. MY CONCERN IS THAT...

Jul 1, 1999 Steering Crash

WHILE PULLING A TRAILOR THE TRUCK GOT OUT OF CONTROL BECOMING UNCONTROLLABLE AS A 18- WHEELER PASSED BY, CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO CRASH, DUE TO SUSPENSION FAILURE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 1, 1999 Steering Crash

WHILE PULLING A TRAILOR THE TRUCK GOT OUT OF CONTROL BECOMING UNCONTROLLABLE AS A 18- WHEELER PASSED BY, CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO CRASH, DUE TO SUSPENSION FAILURE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE, IT HESITATES/BACKFIRES AND STALLS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *SB

Jun 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE, IT HESITATES/BACKFIRES AND STALLS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *SB

Jun 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING WHEN ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS. DEALER STATES IT IS NORMAL OPERATION. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING WHEN ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS. DEALER STATES IT IS NORMAL OPERATION. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE ONLY THING THAT CAME OUT WAS THE FLUID. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE ONLY THING THAT CAME OUT WAS THE FLUID. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE GOES TO THE RIGHT WHICH MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Child Seat

I HADCAR SEAT PROBLEM WITH THE ON MY WAY CAR SEAT BY EVENFLO. I REPORTED IT BY PHONE AND ALSO WROTE A LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF EVENFLO. MY CAR SEAT IS 3 1/2 YEARS OLD. MY 7 MONTH OLD SON GRABBED THE FIBERFILL FROM THE UNDER PART OF THE PADDING. WE WERE ON OUR WAY HOME FROM A LONG TRIP AND THAN...

Jun 9, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE GOES TO THE RIGHT WHICH MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Child Seat

I HADCAR SEAT PROBLEM WITH THE ON MY WAY CAR SEAT BY EVENFLO. I REPORTED IT BY PHONE AND ALSO WROTE A LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF EVENFLO. MY CAR SEAT IS 3 1/2 YEARS OLD. MY 7 MONTH OLD SON GRABBED THE FIBERFILL FROM THE UNDER PART OF THE PADDING. WE WERE ON OUR WAY HOME FROM A LONG TRIP AND THAN...

May 21, 1999 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. WHEN STOPPING ONE CAN FEEL THE TRANSMISSION JERKING. DEALERSHIP CHANGED THE SPARK PLUG AND THE HOSE CLAMP, (2) TEST DROVE VEHICLE, AND RECOGNIZED THE SLIPPING, BUT COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. (3) ENGINEER CHECKED TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS OKAY...

May 21, 1999 Electrical System

WHEN VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. WHEN STOPPING ONE CAN FEEL THE TRANSMISSION JERKING. DEALERSHIP CHANGED THE SPARK PLUG AND THE HOSE CLAMP, (2) TEST DROVE VEHICLE, AND RECOGNIZED THE SLIPPING, BUT COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. (3) ENGINEER CHECKED TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS OKAY...

May 21, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE PULL TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING -- 3 REPAIR ATTEMPTS BY DEALER FOR A TOTAL OF 5 BUSINESS DAYS OUT OF SERVICE, FORD NOTIFIED UNDER MASS. LEMON LAW -- IF NO SUCSESSFUL REPAIR IN 7 BUSINESS DAYS -- REQUIRES MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE VEHICLE OR FACE COURT ACTION UNDER STATE LAWS TO PROTECT CONSUM...

May 21, 1999 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. WHEN STOPPING ONE CAN FEEL THE TRANSMISSION JERKING. DEALERSHIP CHANGED THE SPARK PLUG AND THE HOSE CLAMP, (2) TEST DROVE VEHICLE, AND RECOGNIZED THE SLIPPING, BUT COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. (3) ENGINEER CHECKED TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS OKAY...

May 21, 1999 Electrical System

WHEN VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. WHEN STOPPING ONE CAN FEEL THE TRANSMISSION JERKING. DEALERSHIP CHANGED THE SPARK PLUG AND THE HOSE CLAMP, (2) TEST DROVE VEHICLE, AND RECOGNIZED THE SLIPPING, BUT COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. (3) ENGINEER CHECKED TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS OKAY...

May 21, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE PULL TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING -- 3 REPAIR ATTEMPTS BY DEALER FOR A TOTAL OF 5 BUSINESS DAYS OUT OF SERVICE, FORD NOTIFIED UNDER MASS. LEMON LAW -- IF NO SUCSESSFUL REPAIR IN 7 BUSINESS DAYS -- REQUIRES MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE VEHICLE OR FACE COURT ACTION UNDER STATE LAWS TO PROTECT CONSUM...

May 3, 1999 Seat Belts

I TOOK MY EXPEDITION TO THE POLICE DEPT. TO HAVE MY CHILDS CAR SEAT CHECKED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE CARSEAT COULD COULD NOT BE USED SAFELY. IT WAS THEIR OPINION THAT THE PLACE WHERE THE SEATBELT PULLS FROM AND WHERE THE SEATBELT FASTENS TO ARE ON DIFFERENT PLANES. WE WENT...

May 3, 1999 Seat Belts

I TOOK MY EXPEDITION TO THE POLICE DEPT. TO HAVE MY CHILDS CAR SEAT CHECKED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE CARSEAT COULD COULD NOT BE USED SAFELY. IT WAS THEIR OPINION THAT THE PLACE WHERE THE SEATBELT PULLS FROM AND WHERE THE SEATBELT FASTENS TO ARE ON DIFFERENT PLANES. WE WENT...

Apr 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONT END COLLISION AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUSTAINED SOME INJURIES. *AK

Apr 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONT END COLLISION AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUSTAINED SOME INJURIES. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Tires

CONSUMER DRIVING ON WET ROADS 26 MILES AT 35MPH AND VEHICLE HYDROPLANED. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY DIFFERENT TIMES OF HYDROPLANING, IT WOULD HAPPEN ANYTIME. DEALER SAYS THEY WOULD WAIT FOR A RAINY DAY TO TRY DUPLICATING THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Tires

CONSUMER DRIVING ON WET ROADS 26 MILES AT 35MPH AND VEHICLE HYDROPLANED. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY DIFFERENT TIMES OF HYDROPLANING, IT WOULD HAPPEN ANYTIME. DEALER SAYS THEY WOULD WAIT FOR A RAINY DAY TO TRY DUPLICATING THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE ACCELERATING AT HIGH SPEED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT BROKE OFF, WHICH CAUSED THROTTLE TO REMAIN WIDE OPEN. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE ACCELERATING AT HIGH SPEED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT BROKE OFF, WHICH CAUSED THROTTLE TO REMAIN WIDE OPEN. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Electrical System

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS GOING OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Electrical System

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS GOING OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK