The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle shut down completely, and the warning messages indicated check gage and check service engine. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,708.

- Clatskanie, OR, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking. The contact stated that one spark plug exploded and then another spark plug exploded and went through the cylinder head. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the spark plug was replaced. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

- Mount Vernon, IA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power without warning and the steering wheel became difficult to steer on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be replicated. The throttle was replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 216,000. The Vin was not available.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

Vehicle lost power for 3-5 seconds at highway speeds approximately 65 mph on three separate events. Vehicle slowed down due to power loss while in heavy traffic. Three other times at idle speed in drive and in park engine stalled and immediately restarted. Loss of power steering due to engine not running when stall event happened. I performed inspection of fuel pump relay which is internal to passenger side fuse block. Found inadequate solder joint on integrated relay printed circuit and burn marks on outside of fuel pump relay. Located salvage fuse block same make and model and inspected. Same damage on salvage fuse block assembly. Replaced with aftermarket fuse block with revised solder joint and updated relay.

- Denton, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while vehicle was in a stand still the vehicle was leaking oil on the muffler system and starter. The contact also stated while driving 25 mph, a burning odor was detected coming from the muffler area. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated a local dealer was contacted however the failure had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that head gasket would need to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure occurred at 75,000 miles and he replaced the head gasket. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000.

- Cynthiana, KY, USA

NHTSA id #10017888/10018745/10023943/10004051/10010731/10012977/#10014086/10018069/10014100/10028736

- Upland, CA, USA

Can not drive car power train and engine blew out dont drive drive far only in my city and up to maintence and all of sudden girls stop shifting one day while on road very scary had to pull over in middlke of intersection after tht\at day bought another transmission and same thing happened didnt last month spent so much money on trans that cannot afford new agin

- Upland, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly stalled at any rate of speed. The vehicle was able to restart. Two dealers (downtown Ford, 1-866-899-7296) and (future Ford of sacramento, 916-547-2285) were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA action number: DP5005 (engine and engine cooling). There were nine tsbs for engine and engine cooling, two tsbs for the fuel system, and thirteen tsbs for the electrical system. Neither dealer provided diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Pinegrove, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. While driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine did not get fuel from the fuel pump. The technician recommended that the fuse panel be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 169,900.

- Riverside, CA, USA

Also like many other complaints I have seen, the 2004 Ford Expedition I have has shut off on me several times while driving and I was told to switch out the entire fuse box. I called the dealer and they said to replace it, it would be about $500 for it. It's ridiculous Ford hasn't issued a recall because this seems like a problem many people are having as well. We have almost gotten into a couple of accidents because of this issue! we can't keep having to rely on one less vehicle, but what other alternative do we have if it's going to cost us, the consumer, a lot of money to replace for something the manufacturer should be responsible for.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the issue could not be duplicated; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

Spark plug blew out of block: Out of nowhere, my spark plug blew out of the block on my 2004 Ford Expedition. My car drove perfectly fine coming home from work. I parked it in the driveway and a short time later went out, started it to leave and it popped and had a low rumbling sound and a burning smell. Threads possibly stripped.

- Springfield, OR, USA

Without warning and while driving, engine just quits, loss of power steering, brakes and traffic, very dangerous. Second time....problem not found.

- Grand Blanc, MI, USA

While driving in the city on local streets, the engine just stops with no ability to drive. I am an instant safety problem on the road. This happened 3 times in one day. Fortunately, no one was injured. After a few minutes, the car starts up again. My mechanic can't duplicate the problem. Anyone help before there is a major life-threatening accident!! thanks!

- Lake Forest, CA, USA

Our 2004 Ford Expedition eddie bauer suddenly turns off while we are driving at any speed. In a year's time, it has turned off four or more times. Most of those times, we were traveling at speeds of about 60mph. All of the power shuts off, steering and brakes included. We turn the key off and it does restart. Luckily we have not been in any terrible accidents!

- Castaic, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated the failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

- Delano, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 198,000.

- Ruidoso, NM, USA

I have a 2004 Ford Expedition which randomly shuts off while driving. This has been happening with more frequency. I have taken the vehicle to two mechanics who tested and attempted to diagnose however they were not able to replicate the problem. Upon reading and researching online, there have been multiple posts about this being a common problem with the Ford Expedition line. I contacted Ford and explained of this major safety concern and they only advised that the vehicle has no recall and they collected my information to provide to NHTSA. My son uses this vehicle for school and the vehicle has a safety concern which can not be diagnosed by certified mechanics and Ford has taken is not taken any responsibility or attempted to rectify. I hope someone does not have to die due to this gross negligence, especially my son.

- Piscataway, NJ, USA

While driving on a 3 lane highway where the speed limit is 65, I began my transition to the right lane to exit. We were traveling approximately 60mph. As I began to change lanes the vehicle noticeabley began to accelerate. At first I thought the cruise control had been activated, but when J attempted to stop, the car kept trying to accelerate. As I entered the exit ramp the car did not slow down the way it should have and the brakes did not feel sure. As I was able to come to a safe roll, I placed the car I to neutral at which time the car accelerated violently. I felt for the gas pedal which seemed to to depressed as if the cruise control was on. However, I was stopped. The engine did finally slow to within normal RPM. I was somewhat convinced that something may have been stuck, but soon realized that the gas pedal is hinged from above and not into the floor, nor was there anything on the floor.

- Warwick, NY, USA

I was pulling off from a stop sign and before I got across the intersection my car make a pop and then the engine sounded like it blew. I pulled over and a spark plug popped out of the head causing a small fire that melted hoses. Estimated damage is a minimum of 1500 for just this plug but I was told the others would follow suit. Reading on the internet this seems to be a serious issue with the Ford 5.4 Triton motors. If I was not able to stay calm and steer my vehicle correctly this could have resulted in a serious accident. The vehicle lost power as if it had stalled, and as I stated before there was a small fire when I lifted the hood to see what had happened.

- Clarkston, MI, USA