10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 16
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 2
Average Mileage:
67,749 miles

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problem #12

Jun 192003

Expedition 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles
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.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #11

Dec 202003

Expedition 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
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 got a real lemon that I still have to pay 535 for, I hate Ford, will never buy another if it was free, going to iraq, but ill be back 4 justice....

- Vista, CA, USA

problem #10

Dec 192003

Expedition 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
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.

- Rolling Meadows, IL, USA

problem #9

Aug 032002

Expedition 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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 properly/ will not open or close. Braking system is doubtful, it squeaks, and when gas is released engine and braking are not coordinated smoothly. Constant squeaking when in motion. Dealerships service repair personal neglect and refuse to find the causes, even though vehicle is still under warranty.

- Brooklyn, , NY, USA

problem #8

Feb 082003

Expedition 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
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. Ford does not acknowledge this as a defect and yet it happens to people every day.

- East Patchogue, NY, USA

problem #7

Apr 232003

Expedition

  • miles
While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. It was later determined that the vehicle spark plugs were defective.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #6

Apr 292003

(reported on)

Expedition 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle caught fire. Mr scc

- Berthoud, CO, USA

problem #5

Feb 152003

Expedition

  • miles
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.

- Hutchinson, KS, USA

problem #4

Nov 012002

Expedition 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 93,000 miles
Windshield wipers intermittently wipe without switch being activated, rear wipers fail to wipe at all.

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

problem #3

Aug 012000

Expedition 4WD

  • miles
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.

- Oscoda, MI, USA

problem #2

Sep 281999

Expedition

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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 flicker on & off, and fuel gauge failed to register the correct amount of fuel when filled.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 091999

Expedition

  • miles
Experiencing intermittent problem with all exterior lights going out on two occasions. Dealer notified.

- Berryville, AR, USA