2003 FORD Expedition

Unsure of dates and mileage for above-mentioned issues,I repair or do with out. The issue is constant spark plug blow outs. This is my primary driver and pull a boat or camper at times(both small), I also own an old HD Electraglide and that\\\'s all. So I need my Expedition to function as it should with proper maintenance but the plugs keep blowing out right at the wrong times. Most recently as I picked my old boat up from the shop and ten miles down the interstate my #5 hit the hood. I carry a plug and coil with me and so far have been able to get the plug to go back but this time the threads also came out. Lots of. $$ later I have it back but now broke afraid to go anywhere. Huge safety issue here for me and my small kids,just them and me so it\\\'s hard to work on it on the road with a ten year old and a 3year old. Would love to drive it to Detroit and set it afire in the Ford main office parking lot but I\\\'m not that kind of gentleman and it won\\\'t make it there. Has been a decent SUV but best used for a second vehicle.

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Spark Plug flying out of the engine causing a fire issue.

#1, #3 and #7 spark plugs have been blown out and destroyed the coil at the same time. All have been repaired at a cost of $225.00 per spark plug or $675.00. None of the spark plugs had been replaced and were the original equipment installed by Ford at their assembly plant that blew out.

spark plugs blow out of cylinder head

I just experienced a problem with my Ford Triton motor where the spark plug will eject from the aluminum cylinder head. I have a 2003 Ford Expedition that experienced this on Saturday. I was driving home from Wal-mart with my family in the truck, we turned a corner and my heart stopped! It sounded like I was involved in machine gun fire. I pulled over immediately and my looked. Couldn’t initially see anything. My husband checked under the truck thinking it was exhaust related. We were luckily 2 blocks from home, so we were able to get it home and into the driveway. My husband began trying to diagnose the problem and I took to the internet. He took the engine cover off and discovered the spark plug missing and the coil wire broken off and sparking. Long story short it seems that we have experienced the situation where the cylinder head has stripped on the one spark plug. We have begun looking into ways to fix the situation, but it seems Ford has not deemed this to be an issue. Truly don’t understand how so many people can report the exact same happenings and no one will do anything about it….. Merry Stinkin Christmas!!! We are reaching out to our local Ford dealer but am pretty sure they are going to tell us we are crap out of luck and will fall on us to repair if we choose.

My spark plug on the back right keeps popping out. I went and bought the 8 spark plugs and the coil with the boot to replace the one that shot out. I hadnt used my vehicle since I fixed it until now, and BAM. It ruined the parts I just bought. So that is TWICE in 3 days

The stock in dash CD changer didn’t eject CDs anymore. Had to be replaced.

More serious engine problem: Spark plug blew out. Repaired with insert kit, but cylinder head design problem by Ford (to few threads) 5.4 V8 Triton engine

On two seperate occasions cyl 8 and cyl 3 spark plug ejected from the engine.

On the first day we got the vehicle the handlebar on the driver side would leak when it rained or even drisseled. We have taken it this will be the third time for the same problem and they also had to fix the differential (I don’t know what that is) which had to be replaced. The Expedition was brand new when we received it in October 2003.

Swerved severly to the right to avoid a head on collision. slammed on brakes, but brakes did not apply. No skid marks on road. Left road and hit a brick wall. When came to resting stop with feet on brakes completely depressed to floor board.

I was driving my kids to school and we thought we had a flat tire we pulled the car over and noticed it was comming from under the hood I had the car towed to a mechanic and right away he knew it was the spark plug it shot out of the cylinder he said it happens alot on these cars and i should expect more it cost me $350.00 to have it repaied

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We noticed a small amount paint bubbling on the rear hatch of our 2003 Eddie Bauer Ford Expedition around the 40,000 mile mark. But forgot to mention it at service times since it was so minor. Then by around 60,000 miles we noticed it had spread around the rim of the license plate on the rear hatch. We brought it to the dealerships attention and they checked on it. They even gave us a paper that described the problem. The paint was bubbling due to oxidation of on the aluminum hatch. This was caused at factory level due to improper handling of vehicle while being prepared. The oxidation is a slow process and it starts with the paint bubbling, then peeling and eventually rusting. Since our 50,000 warranty had expired we were told that our extended warranty we purchased 100,000 did not cover that problem unless there was such rust that it caused a hole. So, in reality if a hole were to appear it would be covered? The oxidation process has taken control of the hatch now and the paint is bubbling now under the window frame and downwards. The paint is also peeling. We were told we would have to buy a new hatch. We spent a lot of money on a vehicle that is starting to look terrible. I am hoping that the oxidation does not spread to other parts of the vehicle. This problem started at factory level and Ford will not take care of a problem that they initiated. They even admit it. I would like others to know that if they see any bubbling of paint on their Ford Vehicles that they should run to the dealership and demand it be fixed right away. We are so upset with Ford. I continue to write to them and usually get no respond, you one that states we originally told you this was not a recall or is not covered under warranty. Hello! They started the problem, they should fix it. It was not due to customer neglect or improper handling on the buyers part. It was on the sellers part and they should take responsibility.

Vehicle was purchased 3/26/03. It went into the shop for a vibration on acceleration and deceleration and was not diagnosed on the first visit in mid April. It went back 2 days later where it was found to be the transfer case. They didn’t have the part, so I had to take it back in several days later. They changed the transfer case and before I left the parking lot it was vibrating again . They said to bring it back the following Monday (2 days later) and did not feel the vibration. It went in again 2 days later and they felt it. There was also a noise in the steering which they determined to be a grommit, which of course was not in stock. It now has to go into the shop for the 6th time in 6 weeks once the grommit comes in. They still don’t know what the vibration is or how to fix it, but I bought brand new to stay out of the shop and have ended up spending half or more of my time in it.

There is severe fading of the body side molding (door trim) Ford is well aware of the problem however states bumber to bumber has expired and therefor will not repair/replace. I have noted this fading on many other expeditions as well. I was told by a ford employee that this was on a TSB (also stated it was due to materials used) however I am unable to locate the information. Dealership referred to customer service who referred me back to the dealership. Who can I contact for help??

The paint on the rear hatch of the expedition has bubbling paint in a few areas

The front differential engages when in 2WD mode causing vibration, detriment to fuel economy, and grinding sound. Concerned about excessive wear on 4WD system to eventually cause failure when car is outside of warrantee. Have had the car in once for “no problem found” diagnosis. Car is going in again for further diagnosis. Research has shown that it is a known issue of 2003 Expedition (edmunds.com and message board) yet Ford has no solution available.My car is less than 3 weeks old and has 900 miles on it. I want a refund of my money. It is leased and would take around $39,500 to get out of it clean.

The body on my 2003 Expedition is showing surface rust on the back hatch. I called Ford who they said it was not covered unless it was rusted through the metal. This is my fourth Ford and the last.

Tailgate paint bubbling.

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Rough idle at cold startThe dealership has had 7 attempts to repair this problem.

Paint bubbling on hood and liftgate. Liftgate bubbling started first and Ford repainted it at their cost. Hood is now bubbling (aluminum corrosion as per TSB 04251) but they are not willing to paint it due to mileage.

On 12/29/07 @ 7:30PM our driver’s and passenger side curtain airbags deployed for no reason. We were driving on level ground and there were no sudden movements. Ford says that the sensor shows an imminent rollover. There was no imminent rollover or anything even close. It was a faulty sensor and Ford will not even entertain that that could be the issue. Is there anything we can do?

on DECEMBER OF 2002 ,RECIVE KNOLEGE OF TIRE RECALL.

In October of last year I was comming from Fort Wayne INwhen my engin went out, I had it towed to a gas station where I was told what the problem was. I then had the tow truck tow me back to Detroi MI from IN to the closest Ford dealership where I was told to submit my oil change receipts from the time that I purchaced the truck I have had five oil changes one was done less than 1000 miles because I was taking a trip to Chicago and just had it changed to be safe. I was told by the service manager that my engin had sluge and that I was resposable for the repairs of the engine. I have been threw hell and back again dealing with matter and getting no where at all.I thank you for you intrest in this matter and surly hope that you can help me with this matter.

Front brake rotors. At 5000 miles my rotors were so warped the steering wheel danced back and forth when you applied the brakes. I am very easy on brakes….I drive like I don’t need them. Now at 11,000 (after Ford installed new rotor and pads at 5,000 miles) are warped again. The pads create the worst brake dust problem I have ever seen on a vehicle. I have asked other owners in the Atlanta, Ga area that I see and they say the same thing with theirs. The steering wheel shakes so bad when on the xpressway its dangerous. It only does it when applying the brakes.

Computer control problem: Couple weeks after I purchased the truck the check engine & low fluid indicator light came on. I took the truck to the dealership and the service coordinator told me that it’s possible that the information system in dash board of the truck needed to be reset. Eventtually the check engine indicator light went off, but the check fluid indicator is still on.(all fluids are at the required level.) Transmission: Within 4 weeks of purchasing the truck, it would accelerate and deccelarate ON ITS OWN while I am driving, or it would jerk as if it wanted to stop then it would accelerate on its own. When I come to a complete stop and take off expecting a smooth accelaration the truck would jerk 2 to 3 times before it accelates at an un-control speed. The first time I took the truck in for the above problem they kept it for a week then told me that it was a defective part in the transmission, the very same day that I got it back, I took it back the next day for the same problems, as I am writing my complaint I still dont have my truck back, they are waithing for a new tranmission to come in then to install. I purchase my truck on May 14, 2003, the date today is July 9, 2003.

COIL FAILED, PLUGS REPLACED HESITATION STILL OCCURS

Brakes were making sqealing noise, and engine was stuttering upon start up of vehicle. Berge Ford stated the noise in brakes was due to a faulty brake liner that Ford has not come up with a solution to, and the noise and movement upon start up of vehicle “was normal for a Ford”. Second time vehicle went in, brakes were grinding, sounded like metal to metal. No one took the wheels off to look at the problem, they test drove the vehicle, said the noise was due to brake dust build up, and that the brakes felt fine. Third time the vehicle kept stalling white it was being driven down the freeway at 60mph, took it back to Berge Ford, they said the vehicle was fine,( no message displayed in the engine computer)- but they looked at the brakes by taking the wheels off, and said the rotors were blue. They sent me on my way, stating the vehicle was fine, and it stalled agian on the way out of their service station. THe vehicle was never used to tow anything, nor driven down any mountain side, nor driven while riding the brakes for any length of time. This vehicle is driven 11 miles up a street to work, then the 11 miles back to home. No freeway driving, unless traveling accross to a different city, doing normal driving conditions.

BOTH TIE RODS ENDS ARS BAD I WAS TOLD NO WARRANTY IT ENDED IN JULY 2006 I HAV NOT REPAIRED IT YET. THEY SHOULD LAST A LOT LONGER THEN THAT.,

5.4L V8 PFI SOHC 16V I am in the process of suing the dealership and Ford for Oil Sludge, they claim I did not properly maintain my vehicle despite the fact it was in the shop for service 3 weeks before the engine seized, I submitted 6 oil change receipts for the 2 1/2 years I owned the car and they are still saying it\’s not covered. I am not done with this I have retained an attorney and am trying to get them to pay for it.

There is blistering and bubbling of paint on the aluminum body panels specifically the hood, rear lift gate. There is also rust appearing on the rear drivers side and passenger side doors. Ford sent out a Aluminum corrosion service tip on December 27th, 2004 on this issue. The reference number is 04-25-1. They indicate in this service tip that this is due to iron contamination of the aluminum panel.

Spark plug blew in Sept 2010 with 85K miles on Expedition. According to Ford dealership, Ford is aware that the threads were not deep enough into the block. Caused a week of disruption as it happened while we were out of town. Electrical problems 3 weeks after 3 year warranty expired. Window, doorlocks on passenger side inoperable. To fix the door locks, Ford quoted me over $500. Did not have it fixed. Windows kicked in after a few months of not working. Side mirrors do not reposition after reversing. Very irritating.

Paint starting bubbling 3 years after the car was new. I thought that this was unusual for a 3 yr old car since I live in San Diego, CA (we are a drought state and we don’t salt the roads). I took the car to the dealer and they explained that they could not cover me under the rust insurance since the rust did not break through the paint. I had to pay them to treat the hood and repaint. A couple of year latter the problem starting reappearing in other areas (tail gate) and I had these fixed by a repair facility. Today, when I took the car in for service, the technicial noticed that I had severe rust damage on the roof (underneath the racks). The rust has eaten 100% through the metal and water now leaks into the cab. I investigated on line and noticed that other Ford owners were having the same problem. I noticed that there are some talking about a class action suit. I also discovered the Ford had sent out a Technical Service Bulletin in Dec 2004 regarding that shows that they know that the paint had problems. Apparently it effects models from 2000 to 2004, and it states that this is due to iron contamination of the aluminum panel. It goes on to state that Ford’s scientific researh lab determined that the corrosion was caused by iron particles working there way into the aluminum body part prior to painting. This appears to be an admission of a factory defect. The tech service bulletin was again reissued in 2006. The dealer said that Ford would not cover my car now since it is over 5 years old. However, they did not take care of it when the car was 3 years old either (stated that it had to break through the metal). I feel riped off. Ford provided me with a defective product. The cost to fix it according to the dealer (Mossy Ford in San Diego) is approx $1,100!!!!

Other – backing beaper Current issue is the bubbling paint which of course Ford claims they know nothing about. We have only received estimates at this time and have not yet moved forward with any repair. I have at least 10 friends with the same car and the same problem…

2003 ford expedition eddie bauer, back-up aid system does not work. had vehicle in shop for 3 weeks and dealers could not fix system. *tr

2003 ford expedition with tire failure. consumer states that he saw a piece of his tire bounce off the pavement behind his vehicle. the tread had separated from the rest of the tire. pictures attached. *kb the consumer stated the tire was still inflated. as the consumer continued to drive, the rest of the tread came off and blew out which caused damaged to the vehicle. the consumer stated the tire had a slow leak because of a nail and was repaired 1 year ago, and there had been no problems until this incident. ( continental conti trac tires). *jb

2003 expedition leaked water into headlights causing it to fail. seat brackets rusted caused by water leaks and door rattled. *ts the dealer was aware that there was body seal problem. *jb

Rear brakes needed replacement. (nar) *ph *cb

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the air bag warning indicator light began flashing. the dealer stated that the front air bag sensor was corroded, but could not determine the cause of the failure. the dealer replaced the air bag sensor and the wires. the failure mileage was 62,000 and current mileage was 63,300. updated 12/12/07 *bf the driver's seat belt was twisted. updated.

The air bag sensor comes on without warning. consumer is concerned that the air bag will not deploy upon impact. *ak

2003 ford expedition window rolled up on consumer's hand.*mr *jb

My new 2003 ford expedition suv purchased late june o3, two tires rf anf rr coming apart at 6,400 miles! tires are continental 17" factory new install! i noticed a vibration at 60+ mph 1st day with this suv, advised dealer! dealer re-balanced all tires. problem continued! dealer sent tries to shop for weight road balance?! problem still cont.! on 10/22/03 rf and rr tires splitting on sidewalls around beeds!! photos taken. ford and continental tire advised. continental stated they will replace two tires only at no cost to me, as of this report vehicle still at dealership waiting for arrival of new tires. ford and continental state they will have defective tires shipped from dealer to them for exam!ford expedition, 2003.- vin # [xxx]- *ak dealer: berglund ford, 834 east main st. salem va, 24153 owner: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My fuse and relay panel has a defect and now my truck won't start. *tr

While driving down a freeway at a speed of approximately 65 i heard a loud pop, my seatbelt tightened and both side curtain airbags deployed, with a lot of smoke. i managed to pull the car over to the right side and called my insurance company. this just happened yesterday so i don't know what to expect from them.

Take a look: http://sparkys-answers.com/2011/03/2003-ford-expedition-no-run-no-fuel.html my father's car is registering a p0231 code. my mechanic was thinking it was the charging system. (no code was registered for a period of 2 months.) today, it pulled a p0231 code. much to my surprise there seems to be factual things documented all over the internet. i am taking the car to cherokee auto tech. vincent nguyen is a register sae tech with a mechanical enginering degree. he also discovered the ignition cylinder on my 2003 pontiac grand am before it was an issue... this car is not any different. during high periods of driving, the solder "heats up" and stalls the gas. when the car cools off, the solder solidifies and current capacity to the fuel pump resumes... the fuse is not protecting the trace. you have complaints on your website on this model also. even youtube videos.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1brgvbetkek if it is true with my model, i will give you factual evidence that you need.

My moms 2003 ford expiation had is sprak plug blow out i have looked all over the internet and think is should have a recall because it is a very common problem

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving, the muffler detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to fz perfections auto body and collision (191 us-9w, congers, ny 10920) where it was diagnosed that the crossmember was cracked and the rear of the vehicle was rotted. the schutlz ford dealer was contacted at 1-877-724-8589 and confirmed that ford expeditions were known to rot from the rear of the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 92,851.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a loud blast followed by smoke from the hood. the contact also perceived a fuel odor and the service engine indicator illuminated. the contact opened the hood and noticed a wire hanging at the back of the engine. the contact also stated that there was a small amount of oil on the side of the engine. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the spark plugs popped out of the engine. the technician remedied the engine head and replaced the spark plugs, but the failure recurred a couple of times. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the vehicle was not fully repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Engine suddenly failed while driving along a modest speed surface street while accelerating away from a traffic light. suddenty there was a loud repeated poppling sound along with rough engine performance. i pulled over right away to a convenient spot. initial inspection (have not had it towed or repaired yet, it just happened today) appears to be a plug blown out of the head. apparently this is a common problem. this should be considered extremely dangerous because the open plug hole will allow explosive gas vapors into the engine compartment where the dislocated coil is still operating.

The engine stops running without warning. i was driving on the freeway at 70+ in heavy traffic. all of a sudden the engine shuts down. i put the vehicle in neutral and engaged the flashers. i tried to restart the vehicle while maneuvering to the side of the road avoiding multiple close calls. once stopped, i put the vehicle in park and tried to restart. after a couple of minutes the car restarted. i took the vehicle to the autozone to see if there were any fault codes. one code indicated the fuel pump was an issue. they advised me that they have seen this before and directed me to go to the dealership. the dealership could not look at it immediately so i had my son pick me up with another vehicle. the following day they ran a diagnostics ($95 fee that was totally unnecessary since this is a well know failure) on the car and indicated that it was the faulty central junction fuse box located inside the vehicle on the passenger side near the feet. pn 3l1z-14-a068-aa-a11 @$517. installation costs $215. when i got home i searched the web and found that this is a common failure for this vehicle. the blogs and comments are of multiple near missed collisions among other things. this part failure happened on vehicles that were less than one year old. it can happen at anytime to any 2003 ford expedition. this part was redesigned for later ford expeditions because ford knew of the problem. if you contact any pick and pull salvage yard you will find that all of these central junction box (fuse boxes) are not available since everyone tries to replace them by themselves because of the high costs. also, there are multiple companies that will repair the faulty part with a re-engineered circuit. ford has since made a new part with a different pn / model number. this should have been a safety recall in the first year. it is very dangerous and lives are at stake.

My 2003 ford expedition has a rear end problem and its now roaring while i'm on the highway. i notice there was a recall on this because this is very dangerous to the consumer. i also notice there are other ford expedition has the same problem. please see recall bulletin for this item#10016789.nhtsa item number 050618. replacement# 05126.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving 75 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. the contact restarted the vehicle after a few minutes and it returned to normal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the main fuse block needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.

2003 for expedition not running properly shutting down while driving passenger window stuck brakes not working properly when vehicle shuts down.

2003 ford expedition, with factory original tires by continental, had a tire tread separation on june 11 which resulted in one death and four serious injuries. vehicle was in motion, driver lost control and hit a tree...updated 02/02/17 *bf *tr

Open door sound indicator while engine is running--vehicle stopped to let passenger out. when any door is opened, the open-door high pitched steady-hum sound comes on, which is normal, however, the hum will not shut off. it continues loudly for 8-10 minutes and then reduces to a faint hum under the dash. the sound(s) continue even after the suv is turned off, put in park, and the key is removed. we are the original owners of the 2003 eddie bauer expedition and it's otherwise in excellent shape with just 57,000 miles. this problem has recently been verified by a local ford/kia repair shop whose mechanic scratched his head in confusion; however, they want to charge us to tear the dash apart to attempt to figure out why this is happening. they can't turn the indicator speaker off altogether. we want to know what ford knows about the problem; mainly, what is causing the problem. can if be fixed via a simpler solution (maybe a simple fuse or wiring?), is this is a possible future fire danger, and have any others have experienced this unusual occurrence.

Vehicle stall while driving freeway.my wife first then i experience myself stall vehicle on fast lane very dangerous.vehicle just shut off cannot steer the wheel lucky enough to glide to safety side.fuse box burning the fuel pump relay lots of complaint in internet how many lives to waste before anyone act on it.

The vehicle will randomly shut off at any speed, under any condition. engine dies unexpectedly at highway speeds creating a panic to get out of the roadway. power to steering and brakes are gone when the engine dies. vehicle will restart after a couple minutes. the faulty part is the fuel pump relay. it is integral to the fuse box and cannot be changed without changing the entire fuse box. the fuse box is only available from a ford dealer for $485.20 parts only.

Fuse relays keep burning out! i have brought over 10 relays in 2 weeeks. i have done my research and this is a common problem with all 2003 fords and is very exspensive to fix. i was shocked to find that it has not been recalled! there are videos on you tube to prove that all of these trucks have this problem. i was told i had to replace the entire fuse box but eventually i will have the same problem out of that fuse box because thus is a defect in all 2003 ford expeditions. the car cuts off while driving and has almost caused me to be in 2 very dangerous car accidents! it has stopped on me on the highway and street! when i saw that this is a very common problem with the fuel emmision relays and the fuse box i decided to file this complaint in order to get this recalled!

In the last month and a half i have been driving down the freeway at 65mph and blown 2 plugs out of the engiene. this is getting a little costly.

Experienced a complete brake failure after a 6 hour drive in heavy traffic from nj to va. parked the car in the driveway for 30 minutes, and upon backing out of the driveway, the brake pedal went to the floor. parked the car and found brake fluid on the ground. found brake line rusted through on the cross support under the engine. this is a serious issue that could have resulted in an accident and major injury had this occurred on the drive in heavy city traffic. the vehicle has 113000 miles on it. we have had other manufacturers vehicles with over 200000 miles and no brake line issues. this is clearly a defective part/design issue and due to the safety risk, ford should take action. we had a 1990 f150 that had the same issue in 2002 at 100000 miles. we will be checking our 2004 f150 very carefully.

The complaint is in regards to the circuit board. the car may stop at random times. we have been in the vehicle going 35 miles an hour and the car suddenly stopped. it appeared that it was a fuse that burned out.... that seemed to fix the problem temporarily but then it happened again at a higher speed. luckily there were no injuries. ford seems to be aware of this problem and should issue a recall. i was told from dealership that what happens is that the water runs down the side and gets into the fuse box. this is causing a short. so, the reason it worked the first time was because we added a new fuse. but, the second time that it stopped it burned the fuse box. now, i had to tow the vehicle and replace the part costing over $500. after researching this issue it appears to be a number of complains with the same issue. ford should issue recall.

This suv stalled on the highway while driving in traffic. it was caused by a fault in the fuel pump or fuel pump relay. please recall this vehicle.

Spark plus blown out of the engine which can cause fire.

We were waiting in line to go through santa's magical kingdom last weekend when one of the spark plugs shot off. completely off. the coil pack was damaged and we were told it would need to be rethreaded.

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 ford expedition. while driving 15 mph and making a sharp right turn, the brakes and emergency brake failed without warning. the vehicle crashed into two parked vehicles. the air bags deployed. a police report was filed. one passenger located in the rear seat sustained a fractured neck, which required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to a hotel. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 169,000.

Fuel pump relay shorted out in motion. highway and city streets. steering locks up engine just dies in motion. super dangerous and scary replaced fuse box and same thing happened again. no power steering engine just dies in motion. so scary on highway 75 mph.

Fuel tank vapor recovery unit developed a crack due to manufacturing defects in plastic weld, permitting gasoline vapor and gasoline fuel to escape from the fuel tank in an uncontrolled and unsafe way. the problem manifested as a fuel vapor leak when the vehicle was parked on a 0-degree surface (level surface) and as a continuous fuel drip when the vehicle was parked on a 10-degree downslope, with the front of the vehicle pointed down-hill.

My fuse and relay panel has a defect and now my truck won't start.

Was driving car had at least 80 miles when car cut off at light in would not come back on so i had replaced fuel pump only to find out my fuse box isn't reading my fuel relays from the burning relays replaced. *tr

As my fiance was coming from work the car suddenly just quit on him while doing 75 mph. he guided the car to the side of the road to a complete stop. he tried to crank the car again to only hearing a buzzing sound. the first mechanic thought it was the starter so he changed it out. the vehicle still would not start but kept making the buzzing sound. the mechanic came out again to see what the issue was told me to change my relay switch i did still hasn't started up yet. my vehicle has been sitting up for three weeks now. *tr

Sunroof leaks badly it has fuse box shorting out. when it rains my windows go up down alone. all lights shorted out and nothing working any longer

I have a huge problem with my 03 ford expedition shutting of randomly it is very dangerous on highways you lose power steering and all power to motor almost caused accidents many times i believe many people have this problem and it all relates to the fuse box please make this a recall so many people can get hurt or even killed

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the fuse box failed. while driving 85 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning, the steering wheel seized, and the fuse box made a buzzing sound. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, reached under the dashboard, and pulled the relay fuse to stop the buzzing noise. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel pump was burned. another mechanic came also came to the contact's residence and informed her that the fuse relay and the fuse box needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called anderson ford (3900 clemson blvd, anderson, sc 29621, (864) 225-4151) and was provided with a quote. the contact stated that the failure recurred several times and the fuel pump/filter, 402 sensors, and fuse relays were replaced numerous times. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 236,000. *dt *tr

Keeps blowing the fuel pump reply. we have had to replace the reply 4 times in the last few days. after removing the reply from the fuse panel and looking at the port it is burning both fuse and fuse panel.this happen when we are running and when the fuse blows it kills the vehicle right away in the middle of the street

This has happened 3 times, first time stopped at a red light, when foot was put onto gas to go vehicle instantly lost power with no stuttering or stalling and had to put in park turn key over to go again. second time, going 65 down the highway vehicle suddenly acted like it lost power and speed decreased, pulled over to side of highway and put in park and started right up. third time, going 65 down highway started to act like it was losing power and showed dash lights as if all power was cut short and then gained all power back without having to pull over and restart.

Fuel tank crack and leaks

The vehicle was stationary, when unlocking the vehicle with the keyless entry, it moved the sideview mirrors and never movws back. i put the mirrors back where they belong and every following time when i unlock the vehicle with the key fob, it continues to do the same. i bought the vehicle this way.

The truck would just turn off while driving at 55 or 60 miles an hour , no steeringwas on highway ,no brakes put in neural to get to side of road with cars all around me .this has happened 3 times, then it would not start at all when fulled up with gas, had to be towed, then when i was down to 1/4 tank ,would not turn over, had gas in it too, but would not start, had to be towed in shop now again 3rd time ,had problems with the door agar going off had senor replaced still comes up

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. when the contact started the vehicle, the engine made an abnormal popping sound. the sound was a distraction to the contact's driving. the vehicle shook from the beginning of the ride to the end and the maintenance required indicator illuminated. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Frame rot in multiple locations, front and rear

Check engine light came on while driving home and the engine shut down 4 times each time the battery would die instantly. we had to keep jump starting it to get home. 2 days later the check engine light started flashing. scanned it came back p0304 cylinder 5 misfire. changed spark plugs and coils. engine light went off.ran obd2 scanner to double check codes. code p2503 charging system low voltage . took battery to advanced auto parts had them test it. the coca should have been 650cca and was at 11cca so bought a new battery. next day took son to school less the 2 miles ran fine on my way home it died 3 times this time i would wait a few minutes then restart it. check engine light never came on started searching on line and and calling mechanics. so bought new alternator. started the truck to warm up after 5 minutes it shut down again waited a minute and started back up did it again. this time the battery light came on. so after searching many people were saying the fuseable link was bad so went to ford had one ordered installed it to day. battery light still on started it ran for 5 min and died again. so now i bought new spark plugs, coil packs, battery,alternator, fusible lin. now obdii code b1676- battery pack voltage out of range tester battery fully charged tested alternator it's at 14.7 which it supposed to be.

"takata recall" i was driving down the interstate at 65 mph when my truck just cut off, had to have it towed in to the shop. had fuel pump replace, 2 weeks later same problem.had to have it towed again fuse was replace. 3 weeks later i'm now having to have the fuse box replace. ford motor company don't think this should be a recall issue. they just came out with the latest update fuse box in 2017.

Spark plugs shot out without any warnng while vehicle was in motion. the loud popping noise caused me to swerve while in back to back traffic. after gaing control of the vehicle, manuvered vehicle to first available exit onto a service road. vehicle continued to make loud popping noise everytime i pressed on the accelerator. because i did not know what the noise was, my grandchildren and i were startled afraid. i pulled onto a vacant lot and turned the motor off. i had to call someone to come and pick my grandchildren up and called my insurance company. they arranged for a tow. although i was parked out of traffic, sitting there alone, waiting for the tow truck for about 2 hours. it was dark by the time the tow truck arrived. my husband did not get off until around 8:00pm. i was very afraid!!! i take medication and treatment for my nerves. the same thing happened again on 11-13-2017 after the vehicle had been -repaired!!! -the first time.

Air bag light is on in car just got this truck from someone used

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. occasionally, the vehicle would not immediately start due to a faulty fuse box. the fuse box was replaced by the owner and the failure was remedied. eventually, while driving, the vehicle shut completely off and could not be restarted. the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer and local dealer (vista ford in woodland hills, ca) were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving 35 mph, the two side air bags deployed without warning or impact. there were no injuries. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 144,943.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition equipped with mirada cross tour slx tires, size: 265/70r17. while driving approximately 70 mph, a pop noise was heard. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. the contact noticed that the tread on the front driver's side tire separated and destroyed the rear driver's side tire. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (bigh tire and muffler, 1695 south volusia ave, orange city, fl 32763) where it was diagnosed that the steel cord in the front tire failed and fractured the cord in the rear tire. the tires were replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. six weeks later, while driving approximately 80 mph, the vehicle vibrated and was pulled over to the side of the road. the contact noticed that the front passenger side tire tread and the wire separated. the tire was replaced with a spare tire. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle failure mileage was approximately 274,000 and the tire failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving 56 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 143,000.

Side airbags spontaneously deployed while driving down the highway. i stopped the vehicle safely and no apparent injury to myself or passenger except for possible hearing loss due to the loud bang on deployment. i used a knife to cut the bags away from the front side windows then continued driving.

Spark plugs blow out of cylinder head at highway speed.

My ford expedition is equipped with a 5.4l triton engine and like many other engines of the same family, it blew a spark plug out of the head while driving down the interstate. this allowed fuel to escape and almost created a fire under the hood. luckily, i was able to contain it without any damage. however, i am mechanically savvy, so others may not know what to do in such an event. however, the reason is because the spark plug came out of the engine without assistance and being that i have never installed spark plugs in it, the failure was not due to my negligence. being that this has happened to many other people and the nature of it being potentially fatal, i do not understand why this has not been addressed and considered for a recall to remedy this issue.

Owner has replaced brakes and rotors several times. when driving, the driver feels as if they are pushing against resistance, like the emergency brake is engaged. vehicle is able to move with emergency brake fully engaged. when braking, a pulse is felt, but rotors are new.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger side subframe corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 186,000.

Credit acceptance corporation 25505 w twelve mile road p.o. box 513 southfield,mi 48037 1-800-634-1506 installed a gps device when i purchsed this vehicle used. i had it replaced once by the dealer because it not only disabled the vehicle when not moving,but it created a dangerous problem when i was driving cutting the vehicles power off. credit acceptance denies they had anything to do with it . this started to happen when i fell behind on payments.

I was having problem my car of it losing power until one day it just lost power completely at a stop light i was lucky i was waiting for the light to turn green so i quickly put on my emergency blinkers and i was luckily no one hit me from behind this was around 8:30 p.m. my car had to be towed to the mechanic well it was at the mechanic i went ahead and google what happened with my car and i came across a whole bunch of complaints from the cars doing the same thing my car was doing but i found out a lot of people ended up wasting a lot of money to figure out at the end what the problem was if you're traveling on the freeway and this happens you can be in serious trouble i think this should be a recall and investigate on this part

The brake line that is routed to the rear brakes rusted completely through, causing me to lose all braking function hence, control of my vehicle. i had to run off into a ditch to miss a slowing vehicle. after i had come to rest in the ditch there was an engine fire caused by brake fluid spraying onto the hot engine exhaust manifold. fortunately, i had a fire extinguisher on board, so i was able to put the fire out before there was any damage. the interesting thing about this incident is that there is another line that runs parallel with the defective line that shows zero evidence of corrosion.

The truck just quits like running out of gas stall no steering now braking very unsafe it is because the fuel pump relay is built into the fuse junction box not serviceable and if you have a moon roof the drain runs down that side the water drips on fuse box shorts out the relay and off your truck goes they only did it 2 years and they obviously now about it and changed it and the new part different number

My vehicle experienced total brake failure as i approached a four-way stop intersection on a rural county highway. inspection by auto repair technicians revealed my brake lines had rusted and had experienced several ruptures. the technicians said the rust was the result of ford's decision to install steel brake lines in the vehicle, rather than aluminum. when exposed to the salt prevalent on local roadways in the winter, they easily rust out long before the vehicle even approaches the beginning of the end of its life.

2003 ford expedition xlt 4.6 fuse box fail fuse pump relay burn, on 01/14/2015 while the truck was in motion on the 5fwy going 70 miles the truck shot off luckily my wife was able to pull to the emergency lane with out hitting any other car on the fwy. i replace the fuse box for another used one that i bought at a junk yard,the truck run got for a year , on 01/05/2016 it happen again while driving the truck on the 118 fwy going 75 the truck shut off again same problem fuse box , fuse relay is burn in have post it 3 videos on you tube look for 2003 ford expedition xlt 4.6 cranks won't start is under javalosrealestate

The frame of my 2003 ford expedition has rusted to the point that i have been told to get rid of the vehicle. the frame is about to self destruct. one of the straps that holds the gas tank to the frame has rusted. replacements are not available. the steel brake lines along the frame are also rusted. i have had one replaced already. the area below all 4 doors is missing due to rust. you can see the frame through the missing steel. it appears that ford uses nothing to keep their vehicles from rusting! this is a disgrace. ford has been manufacturing vehicles for more than 100 years and still cant make one that does not rust. their planned obsolescence program is costing its customers billions of dollars in replacement costs. i feel they should be held accountable considering the cost to replace these vehicles. there should be no time limit on rust. in this day and age, they should have figured out how to rust proof a vehicle properly. i want a replacement vehicle from them at their cost!

While driving on the highway at 70 mph, the vehicle just suddenly lost power and shut down. i managed to get the vehicle to the side of the road. after a few minutes it started and i continued on, after a few miles the same thing happened again. i got it started again and was trying to make a rest stop a few miles away. while pulling into the rest stop the vehicle lost power again and resulted in a collision because of no steering or brakes. the loss of power happened 8 times that day. while looking for answers about the problem, i found on the nhtsb website that other vehicles of the same make, model and year also experienced this same problem that turned out to be a problem with the fuse block. i took it to a ford dealership to have it checked out. they said it was a fuel pump issue. that would not cause a loss of power. i took it to another mechanic who did find that it was indeed a faulty fuse block. the same mechanic told me that this was not the first time they had come across this problem. this is a dangerous condition that needs to be rectified before someone loses their life in an accident because of this. the loss of power occurs without any warning or check engine lights or codes.

Spark plug ejection! i just experienced a problem with my ford triton motor where the spark plug will eject from the aluminum cylinder head. i have a 2003 ford expedition that experienced this on saturday. i was driving home from wal-mart with my family in the truck, we turned a corner and my heart stopped! it sounded like i was involved in machine gun fire. i pulled over immediately and my looked. couldn't initially see anything. my husband checked under the truck thinking it was exhaust related. we were luckily 2 blocks from home, so we were able to get it home and into the driveway. my husband began trying to diagnose the problem and i took to the internet. he took the engine cover off and discovered the spark plug missing and the coil wire broken off and sparking. long story short it seems that we have experienced the situation where the cylinder head has stripped on the one spark plug. we have begun looking into ways to fix the situation, but it seems ford has not deemed this to be an issue. truly don't understand how so many people can report the exact same happenings and no one will do anything about it..... merry stinkin christmas!!! we are reaching out to our local ford dealer but am pretty sure they are going to tell us we are crap out of luck and will fall on us to repair if we choose.

Abrupt, no warning(on digital dash) loss of braking ability. on stopping while pulling in a parking space in a parking garage, brake pedal went to the floor. vehicle did stop without hitting concrete wall. very scary getting the vehicle out of the garage from the 5th floor to be placed on a roll back. dealer states brake lines have rusted and drained brake fluid causing catastrophic brake failure. stated they have seen this before

This specific make and model year has a defective fuse box which case a fuse called a pcm relay to melt and causes the vehicle to stall and not start. the fuse box will buzz continuously but the vehicle does not start. you can replace the relay which is about $15 but this is more than likely temporary and it will melt and cause the vehicle to stall. the only remedy is to replace the fuse panel entirely which brings me here, the panel alone is $500 and that doesn't include labor and taxes. ford is well aware of this issue as there are thousands of forums online that refer to this specific manufacturer defect. i've spent thousands replacing parts that did not need repair. ford needs to foot the bill for this defect because it's a manufacture's defect not a consumer (wear and tear) issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred several times. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that one of the fuse relays was melting into the fuse box. as a result, the fuse box and the power control module relay needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were unknown.

My passenger window and both back windows have dropped several times. i have had to have this fixed more than once on the back passenger side window, what happens is ill try to put the window up and the window motor makes a struggling noise and i am unable to roll up the window. at this point i'm sure it must be a defect because of how it has happened to each window more than once. also the bumper that goes around the entire car is extremely faded and i am unable to get fixed i have gone to get estimates for a pain job but have been told due to the material it is just going to fade i would need to get it sanded and have them do some special treatment i cant afford and they will not just paint over it for me because they guarantee there work and would have to redo it too often. all the expeditions i see have the exact same issue.

Cars stalled while turning left against traffic. would not start right away. had to wait a few minutes trying to start it and finally it started and i could clear the intersection. very dangerous and fortunate that oncoming traffic was able to stop. have cleaned throttle body, aic but fuse on fuse box is melted causing intermittent operation. started out once a month and now frequently to include this last one in traffic.

I owned this vehicle since 2003. a couple of years ago i noticed small perforation/rusting on the top of the vehicle and over time it became worst. now there are numerous badly corroded areas . it appears that due to the design and the materials used water remains trapped especially when the vehicle is parked. also poor workmanship or poor materials are contributing factors. this may have caused this unforeseen issues. there is a possibility that the hood can become weak in the areas affected by the corrosion, therefore i am seeking guidance. i did reach of to the ford company with negative results, they only advise that this was not a warranty issue. on another note i am the only owner and i have not lived close to the beaches or even where you would expect corrosion of this magnitude.

While driving my vehicle, several times, it stalled. it began to stall every few months. it later stalled weekly and later daily. each time, the check engine light appeared (it did not appear each and every time), i would have it checked by a mechanic. i always got the p0231 error code. i have had my fuel pump, fuel relay, fuel filters, transmission and several other things replaced. none of the previous listed repairs fixed the issue. recently on 09/07/2015, i was driving 35 mph. my vehicle stalled on a train track. it did not start right away. after several attempts, i was able to get it going for a few seconds, long enough to move it. i was terrified. it has been parked ever since. my mechanic willingly did a house call and explained the real issue. he stated that the issue was a faulty fuse box located in the kick panel of the passenger side. he stated that if i get it repaired, it is just a matter of time before it happens again, due to the faulty design of the windshield and the location of the box. he also stated that if i get it replaced, i would need to get it from the dealer. replacing it is very expensive due to the manufacturer selling the whole assembly to include fuses and relays. i am not sure how far this complaint would go, but it's worth complaining about.

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and smoke emitted into the vehicle from the air conditioning vents. the contact also noticed that there were flames under the hood. the fire was extinguished by the fire department. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Driving on a paved road in a school zone when at approximately 5 pm, when side airbags deployed. the bags deployed deflated. i was near a residential neighborhood so i pulled off the road and exited the vehicle. i was not hit nor did i hit anyone to cause the bags to deploy.

Truck shut off at 60mph towing a camper because my fuel pump relay blew because of a defect in the fuse box!! almost killed us........ not happy at all. i've spoken to many mechanics and been on many forums and this seems to be a wide spread and dangerous issue ford should take care of. spoke with the local ford parts department and they are aware of the issue. this is not a cheap part by any means, but on top of that it almost killed my wife and family! please do something about this defect. i can send you pictures of the fuse box board so you can see the burns.

There are many issues and concerns about my 2003 ford expedition. from reverse back up sensor blinkers windows, four way flashers, cd player, four wheel drive, wipers, back up lights, power mirrors, power seats, dash board gages, power locks, all will stop working suddenly at different periods of times. ford has staitef there are no recalls for this years make and model when all owners of this vehicle have complained about all of these issues. i am fiancing this vehicle for $10 thousand and demand a recall for electrical issues for this vehicle. the internet is pasted with similar issues and ford is taking people's money to try and fix all the issues and never completely fixing the issue. i need an answer to my problem and i want ford to buy back my vehicle.

While driving on vacation on vancouver island near victoria, the driver side air bag deployed for no apparent reason. we were uninjured and drove to the ford dealer in victoria. no reason was found for the deployment and the system was deactivated by the dealer. it is still inactivated.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the seat belt receiver on the front driver's side was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the receiver needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

We were driving with the kids headed home, going about 45mph and loud noise and smell of fuel, we pull over lifted the hood and saw my coil pack busted off, we drove the rest way home to ark it, and looked again. the spark plug arched inside the head and busted the coil pack bolt and all. shame that we tried an insert to repair it and doesnt work. i have been stressing this considering im a single mom of two that have disabilities and we have these appointments left and right and its hard walking across town all the time. this problem needs fixed by ford. i researched and its a known problem cause the cheap aluminum heads. we really need our vehicle...

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving at 60 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuse box failed and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the fuse box in the vehicle smelled like smoke and was overheating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse box needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 185,000.

Engine just shut off all of the sudden without warning while driving down the road.

Engine just shut off all of the sudden without warning while driving down the road.

Engine just shut off all of the sudden without warning while driving down the road.

I was driving at 45mph and a spark plug blew out on my 2003 ford expedition xlt with the 5.4l v8. *tr

On feb 13, 14 the door locks on the right hand side of the expedition failed to lock when the car was placed into motion - which made the car venerable to entry or exit with or without stopping. took the car to the dealer, we were told needed to replace both right side door locks because they are a matched set - cost $500. two weeks a go the same thing has happened to the left side of the car have an appointment for monday feb 23 to investigate the door locking problem. two sets of locks failing (righthand side & lefthand sides) within a year should be investigated for defective parts and possible injury if someone were to open the door while the car was in motion. *tr

Transmission slipping @ 30-50 mph. *tr

While driving on the highway my car shut off.i came very closs to being killed or serious injuried.my mechanic couldnt find the cause. this happened about 10 times in 7 years.can you help me? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after waiting for several minutes. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Air bag warning light came on. dealer advised that the air bag system was defective, would not function any longer, and needed replacement. *tr

When driving on i-10 west at 65 mph my ford expedition shut down for no apparent reason. i was in the far left lane and don't like to park in the interior lanes so i placed my hazards on and drifted to the far right lane. it was hard to do because when my vehicle went dead the pwr steering and brakes became hard to use. once i got to a safe area, i tried to start my vehicle again.....without success. i contacted my insurance company for roadside assistance and they picked my vehicle up and towed it to my residence. the next day i started the vehicle and went to a doctors appt. on the way back from the appointment i was in the left turning lane and the vehicle died again. this time i had someone behind me that almost rear ended me. at this time i took the vehicle to the ford dealership (shamaley ford). they indicated that the fuel pump was defective. i retrieved my vehicle and replaced the fuel pump. when driving to ensure that my vehicle was operational it died again on me in the middle of a one lane street which nearly caused an accident. someone helped me push my vehicle around the corner so that traffic could proceed. i waited about 10 minutes and tried to start me vehicle and it started. i hurried and placed it in my parking space. as i have read, this is a recurring issue with ford expeditions and luckily this hasn't caused a major accident or resulted in death. i did not state this but i connected my code reader and there was no indication of anything wrong. as stated previously, i took my car to the dealer and they misdiagnosed the problem. could you address the issue? *tr

My 03 ford expedition started cutting off every time u put it n drive unless u keep the gas pushed a little this is happening every time u put it in gear. *tr

My 03 ford expedition would not start and was making a ticking sound. found out it was a relay switch changed it and it started but it keeps blowing about every 3-4 weeks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the vehicle jerked violently and stalled intermittently on several occasions. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. an independent mechanic stated that the coil springs needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,880.

I was traveling at 70 mph on the interstate. the car popped, sputtered and died. has steadily gotten more and more frequent. engine dies at idle, dies at slow speeds as well as faster speeds. very dangerous! have replaced the pcm, wiring harness, and fuel pump. is not repaired. power mirrors readjust themselves when the keyless entry is used. several warning lights stay on, door ajar, check fuel cap, advatrac will not turn on. rear window will not work. back up sensor will not work. interior lights as well as exterior lighting will not power off when car is turned off. you must manually turn them off or the battery drains.cd player will not eject cd's loud popping sound in the front end and grinding sound when stopping. i have had this in the shop since june of 2014 and they cannot find the problem. have already spent $1000 trying to repair. this vehicle is dangerous and can very likely cause an accident. it is not safe to drive. ford auto shop wants to charge me $100 an hour to diagnose the problem then they are not sure if they can find the problem, they are telling me it could cost between $500-$1000 just to find the problem. i have checked several web sites and see that there are many, many people with the same problems with the same type of vehicle. this should be looked into before someone is injured or killed in an accident caused from the car stalling!!!

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 ford expedition. while parked in a residential driveway, the vehicle caught fire and burned down to the frame. a fire report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the cause of the fire was unknown. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 220,000.

After accelerating from a stop, a loud bang was heard. what had happened? a spark plug blew out of the aluminum head, taking the threads with it. i was not aware that fuel would continue to blow out of the spark plug hole which could have been ignited by the ignition coil or exhaust manifold. ford is aware of this issue, but has not recalled the defective aluminum heads, but rather offered a repair kit to fix the stripped threads when this issue occurs. this could have been a very different ending if the fuel would have ignited. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, it was discovered that the medal strap was missing that secures the fuel tank. the dealer stated that the missing part was no longer manufactured. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the fuel pump was replaced. the failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired again. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 220,000.

While traveling at approximately 70mph in the fast lane westbound on hwy 4 in my 2003 ford expedition a extremely loud bang was heard and smoke was seen from inside of the vehicle. at first i thought something had hit the top of the vehicle. thankfully i kept control of the vehicle and proceeded to merge to the right to pull over in the emergency lane. upon stopping the vehicle i noticed the side curtain airbags had deployed. knowing that i didn't hit anything nor did anything hit the vehicle i still walked around the whole vehicle to inspect for any possible causes. after contacting my insurance company they stated that this damage would not be cover due to faulty cause. the vehicle was inspected from my insurance company and they stated no impacted was sustained to the vehicle. conclusion being that the airbags deployed on their own with no impact, possibly a short or just faulty equipment. i'm glad my family wasn't hurt during this incident. *tr

Engine wont turn off with keys taken out, dashlights on and off, air conditioner came on when door was opened, warning bell and no keys in ignition, head and tail lights remain on, side mirrors move and will not go back, when key pod used all these problems go off at the same time. *tr

The engine would randomly shut off with no warning. sometimes the engine would shut off while driving, other times would shut off at a stop light. the issue happened 10 times over a 3 day period. i was lucky to not crash as the engine died once while making a turn on a busy road. once it died, so did the power steering and brakes - very scary. there were no engine codes that came up and no indication anything was wrong, the engine would simply shut off. while diagnosing the issue i did some internet research that indicated it could be the fuel pump relay issue. the fuel pump relay is a non-serviceable relay that is soldered to the main fuse box circuit board. i removed the fuse box and disassembled it revealing the fuel pump relay was getting hot and had melted the solder on the board. when the relay cooled, the solder made contact and the engine would start right up. when driving the solder would warm up and break contact. this would shut the fuel pump off and the engine would die. there are reports of this all over the internet. the only repair for this item was to replace the main circuit board as the relay cannot be replaced without soldering to the circuit board. once the fuse box was replaced, the issue was resolved. i believe this could potentially be a huge problem and could lead to serious accidents. i have read this problem affects numerous years of the ford expedition. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact indicated that after restarting the vehicle it began to function normally however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 132,000.

The car was running well and suddenly it die. no lights in dash board, no shakes, no any previous sign of trouble. simply it die. i pumped the accelerator pedal and the car continue running. next time, few days after the incident, the car does the same. this time do not continue running when i pump gas. i have to put in neutral and start it again. it start at once. could be more than two weeks without signal of problem and then, it happen again. some other time, it happen 4 or 5 times in a half hour trip. *tr

On saturday, may 17, 2014 at approximately 1:00 pm, i was driving my vehicle northbound on ca-57 through brea when the side curtain air bags suddenly deployed for no reason. i did not come into contact with any other vehicle or object nor was there an eminent roll over. this caused me to almost loose control of my vehicle, but i was able to regain control and safely move to the side of the road. once stopped, i opened all the windows to air out the smoke from the air bag deployment. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who indicated that the power train control module needed to be replaced to repair the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, deceleration became very difficult. the vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brakes lines had rusted. the mechanic also discovered that the rocker panels and frame was rusted. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 150,000. updated 06/27/14*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the rear passenger side seat belt bolt disconnected from the frame of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 124,000 miles.

Driving down state highway when the battery gauge went to "l" and the abs light came on. the engine was still running. pulled into apartment complex parking lot and the engine shut off. all lights and bells were still working. aaa was called and performed a diagnostic and determined the starter was going bad. the starter is less than 2 years old as is the battery. was told it was safe to drive home. took vehicle to local repair shop where another diagnostic test was performed and was told it was not the starter nor the battery and another diagnostic should be performed to determine cause. engine has not shut off while driving since but am apprehensive to drive very far from home. will wait for 3rd diagnostic test. *tr

Driving on interstate 70 mpg vehicle stalls then proceeds, this happened several times over a course of 1 year. one later incident engine died but restarted. several months later completely dies. after several hrs vehicle restarts. ford mechanics claim they cannot make a diagnosis. it will never stall or quit when it's in the shop. i'm afraid this vehicle will be someone's death trap. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated while driving various speeds the engine stalled without any warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle each time however, the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle. the approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Bulbs melting third brake light assembly internally. this happened to original and recently replaced unit. bulbs were seized to the plastic mounting and melted/deformed both bulb mounts and reflector. unit is now defective. *tr

Was driving the 2003 expedition on interstate 10 near pensacola, when the vehicle shut off. the car coasted to a stop, luckily i did not cause a wreck and my family and i was safe. it has happened several times, at least 10 so far. we have replaced the fuel pump, fuel pump relay switch, the fuel filter, had the injectors inspected and it still does it. i did some research into the problem and it turns out the right side front passenger window leaks down onto the interior fuse panel and is causing the electrical system to short out. in all cases once the vehicle cools down, the car starts right back up again. i have taken it to 4 garages and now i have it at the ford dealership in pensacola. where they are looking at it. it turns out that the p0231 code keeps re-appearing in the system (fuel pump relay circuitry) which shows the problem could be the fuse panel since the fuses are soldered to the board and not plugged in. hopefully ford recognizes this problem and will order a recall soon. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while parked on an incline with the engine running and the parking brake engaged, the vehicle erroneously accelerated and crashed into a house. there were no injuries. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 12,456.

We moved it around in our shed at about 10pm on 6/16/12 and we awoke at 4 am to our shop, machine shed, and chicken coop engulfed in flames. we lost over $100,000 in property. the fire marshall determined that our ford expedition was to blame and that it started under the hood, somewhere in the electrical. we only had liability only on 2 of the 3 vehicles in the shop along with our motorcycle and trailer so they were not covered by insurance. i think ford should of compensated us for the items we did not get paid for. they should do a recall on this vehicle, and compensate the people that had fires with this vehicle. *tr

Lost control, hit parked car and tree, front end damage, driver side fender, driver door, driver received laceration to forehead and two fractured ribs. air bags did not deploy. *tr

While driving down the freeway i put my foot on the gas and did not get any response. in a few seconds i pushed on the gas again and nothing. i started to pull over and pushed on the gas again and the car had power. the same thing happened 25 minutes later getting back onto the freeway. next incident was starting from a stop light the car just died. no warning. engine light, battery light and service now lights come on. again i pulled over put the car in park and it started back up. we had the coils and plugs changed. next time driving at 35 mph out of the blue no power to the gas and the car shuts down. changed a relay. took it to the ford dealership who can't figure out what the problem is. we changed the battery next time i am coming to a stop and the car stops. no battery light, no service light nothing. again i pull over and it took a long time to get the car started again. took it back into ford. this time i gave them a thread of email about others having the same issue. now they have changed another relay and we hope this solves the problem. this is a huge safety concern. for a person who is driving 55-66 mph on a highway or freeway and their car dies is a big accident waiting to happen. i did email ford but so far have been told to talk to the service person. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while parked, the vehicle shifted into neutral independently and began to roll away. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 90,000. updated 10/29/13*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 75 mph, both side curtain air bags deployed independently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but no cause for the failure was determined. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the brake pedal dropped to the floorboard as there was a loss of braking capability. the contact stated that the abs warning light also illuminated and the emergency brakes had to be used in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lines were completely rusted and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 110,000.

The cruise control won't work at times. the few times it does work the cruise control will accelerate or turn off on it's own. i've taken it to different ford dealerships as well as two firestone businesses and they haven't detected anything wrong. *tr

I previously reported 3 failures of the brake system on this vehicle due to corroded brake lines under nhtsa id# 10491754. this past weekend i just had a fourth brake failure due to a corroded brake line in 11 months. this brake line runs along the left front below the engine bay. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the fuses and the computer were replaced. the contact stated that the failure recurred one week later. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 180,000. *tr

The paint has been bubbling on the liftgate of my ford, expedition for years. just recently, that paint has been chipping, which i'm sure is going to cause rust to form. i've read many similar complaints from other expedition owners, but i can't find a place where ford has responded, except to say why it is happening. will ford be doing anything to remedy this for their consumers? *tr

Was involved in a head on collision doing around 20-30 mph and not one of the airbags deploys i need to know y and what info i could get on it. *tr

I was on interstate 95 southbound when i heard a loud boom followed by a flapping sound i pulled onto the shoulder to see what happend when i noticed gas coming from the area where the spark plug was at i shut the car off and called for a tow. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition . the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a building and the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure and current mileage was 100,000. *tr updated 05/23/13*lj updated 06/11/2013 *js

Ford expedition 5.4l v8 shudders and stalls at low rpm in drive and in reverse. this truck only has 49,000 miles and it is likely to be a failed torque converter or transmission which can cost over $2,000 to repair. it drives mostly normal when od is disabled, but the issue does not go away. *tr

Ford expedition 5.4l v8 shudders and stalls at low rpm in drive and in reverse. this truck only has 49,000 miles and it is likely to be a failed torque converter or transmission which can cost over $2,000 to repair. it drives mostly normal when od is disabled, but the issue does not go away. *tr

I was traveling home to philadelphia from charlotte. as i got closer to my house suddenly there was loud pop and a sound as if something was popping in the engine. i parked the truck on the corner of my block afraid to drive it any further. i looked under the hood and i saw a spark plug sitting on top of my battery. after looking this problem up on the net i found out that ford has had this problem consistently with the triton engines. no recalls have been issued and to me ford needs to own up to this issue.. *tr

Brake line running across the front end of the vehicle ruptured due to rust causing loss of brake fluid and loss of braking. i had a local garage replace the ruptured line and inspect the other lines. i was advised they were all rusted but they did not see a need to replace them at this time. in october 2012 i had another brake line rupture, this time it was a brake line running along the frame rail on the driver's side to the back brakes. this also caused a loss of brake fluid and loss of braking. i had it repaired at a different repair shop. i also had him inspect all other lines and again i was told the other brake lines were rusted but he saw no reason to replace any others at that time. on january 6, 2013 i had another brake line failure near where the brake line failed in october 2012 (the other brake line running parallel) again causing a loss of brake fluid and loss of braking. both repair facilities informed me this is a common problem. i also went to different repair facility to have maintenance performed when they saw my new brake lines, they asked what happened. when i told them they said, "oh it's a common problem" i can not understand how the federal government allows vehicle manufacturers to make brake lines out of a material so prone to corrosion. there is no other safety device on a vehicle more important than the brakes. what good are the anti-lock brakes you mandate if the brake lines fail? *tr

Driving south on rt 202 in left lane at 35 mph /a car in right lane changed lanes to the left in front of car in front of me to get to an exit. the car in front of me applied brakes / i pressed brakes hard to avoid rear end collision.. abs system locked brakes but pedal went to floor. after that brakes felt soft when applied.. found leak in rusted lines from master cylinder to booster. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph the side air bags deployed without any warnings. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 159,000.

While driving south in the fast lane, the front left tire blew out (no apparent reason). the driver struggled to maintain control of the suv but hit the guard rail with the left front bumper traveling approximately 75 mph. the back left tire then blew and the driver hit the guard rail again, at which point the a-frame and front axle were destroyed, eliminating steering and braking functions. the suv careened on the two left tires, then several moments later the car fell back down to all four wheels, and the vehicle slid across five lanes of traffic to a stop in the far right lane. at no point in time did the airbags deploy. *tr

I was driving on the interstate on 7/27/12 to take my daughter back to her mother, as i had my daughter during summer visitation. half-way into my trip (525 miles one-way) it started to rain and i hydro-planed, resulting in a one-car accident. i slid from the inner lane (passing lane), across the outer lane, into the shoulder and crashed into a guard-rail. if not for the guard-rail, my vehicle would have fallen about 30-feet from the interstate to the elevation below. after the responding department arrived (highway patrol and local police departments), we evaluated that my daughter and i were ok physically. once i started to evaluate the damage, i looked at the front tires and they are severely warped!! i'm not an automobile aficionado, but my front tires (both) are completely bald on the outer portion of the tires, while the inner threads on the tires show little wear (the tires are only 2 years old). from what i have gathered, the "cupping" the tires experienced are from a faulty/defective front end alignment. i noticed shortly into my trip, that my steering wheel had a moderate vibration. i have had a similar experience when i used to own a 1997 ford explorer (it always need a front end alignment/adjustment). i was not ticketed for the incident and am coming to the conclusion that the faulty front end alignment may be the cause of the steering vibration, and the wheels cupping, resulting in uneven tread-wear, leading to my hydroplaning accident... *tr

Was driving on with family at posted 70 mph speed. car lost all power with no warning light or error codes. i had no power steering or power brakes. i managed to pull steering wheel to get off hwy. i turned key off. the car started right back up with no problem. drove another 2 miles with same results. it was night and out of town. the car started right back up with still no error codes. drove home with no problems. took in to mechanic next day with no help. was told to bring in when service engine light comes on. they can't fix with no idea why and still no error codes. left there drove towards home died again on way home in town. no error codes. *tr

My 2003 ford expedition and was involved in a crash with another vehicle. the ford expedition was traveling at 45 mph when another vehicle going in the opposite direction turned left directly in front of my car. my 2003 ford expedition crashed into the side of the other vehicle in the middle of the intersection causing severe damage to the front end and right front quarter panel locations. the passenger airbag deployed but the driver airbag did not deploy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact was driving 30 mph when she noticed fire coming from under the seat of the passenger side. no one was injured. the vehicle was towed to her home and was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall and that they would further inspect the failure. the failure and the current mileage was 150,000.

Spark plug blew out, threads in cylinder head gone! *tr

Why is there no warning light,or signal of any kind when the pcm fails? our pcm failed, which caused our catalytic converters, 02 sensors, & fuel pump to fail. our ignition coils had to be replaced. would have been nice if a warning light came on the dash. this has caused our expedition engine to randomly shut off while driving countless times! i have miraculously been able to maneuver my expedition to the side of the freeway &have it towed eight times without killing myself, my family or any one else! we have had odd electrical and performance problems since august of 2002 when we purchased it. not one ford mechanic (3 different dealerships) could ever diagnose or repair issues. because there is no warning light/code when the pcm is out, the damage snowballs. there are no computer codes, or warning lights to show up on the dash board when the pcm is out, which befuddles the mechanics. we are literally $5,000 in the hole so far! ford dealership "repaired" our expedition by replacing the pcm ($1,300.00). 48 hours after they replaced the pcm, and 18 miles after we drove expedition off the ford lot, the "service engine soon" light came up on the dashboard -for the first time ever! we drove back to the ford dealership, and he said for $3,400 plus tax he could replace our new catalytic converters in "bank one" that were destroyed again, & the "bank two" converters which are now very weak, not up to spec. the driver's seat motor that has been fickle since aug of 2002, stopped working when we went to pick it up, so i can't drive it, because i can't reach the gas or brake pedals. $800 will fix that, ford says. if you google "2003 ford expedition eddie bauer engine shuts off randomly", thousands of people are reporting the same issues. until someone crashes and dies, i don't think ford cares. the consumer also stated the vehicle had electrical problems. the consumer stated the driver's seat motor stopped working while being serviced at the dealer, there were problems with the windows as well. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving the vehicle at any speed the contact noticed it would suddenly stall without warning. the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileage was 97,000.

When it rains the rear doors of the vehicle fill with water. i have done everything i can to make sure the door is sealed but it still fills up with water. it has rained a lot this week and the doors are full again. *tr

The transmission has failed twice in my ford explorer, first at about 2500 and now, after a rebuilt engine was installed, at 205,000. as well, i have had differential problems, moon roof issues, paint issues, cracked head, etc. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and shut off when he noticed flames erupting from under the hood on the driver’s side. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the failure and current mileages were 103,000.

Recently purchased this 2003 expedition with the 5.4l engine. purchased on 12/20/2011. since owning said vehicle i have had two spark plug failures. on cyl 8 and cyl 3. the first incident happened at a speed of about 25 mph. the second and recent happened driving highway speed, cruise set to 65 mph. the plug ejects from the cyl causing damage to the coil, and possibly creating a fire hazard. there was no recent tune up to my knowledge. *tr

While driving on the freeway our enging just turned off with no warning. this has happened 3 tmes. this could cause serious accidents. we do not know the cause of this but i think ford should figure it ot and fix it. *tr

Head on collision, both vehicles traveling approximately 40 mph. 2003 expedition air bags did not deploy. both vehicles were totaled because of the severe impact, however the expedition air bags did not deploy. as a result the expedition driver hit his head on the steering wheel, and shoulder on steering wheel, with torn shoulder muscles and possible upper gi bleeding from the sudden stoppage and seat belt injury. *note***- all airbags on the 2010 suburban did deploy (other totaled vehicle). *tr

A month or so ago the truck started running rough and engine light came on. it turns out it was spark plug #4 misfiring. replaced it and all was golden until yesterday (4/3/12) when i heard a loud pop upon starting the truck and then it was idling rough. check engine light came back on and spark plug #4 is misfiring again. we bought this truck used and it's been one thing after another. so disappointed in ford. hope they address this issue and due the proper thing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an inspection however, the vehicle failed as a result of excessive rust corrosion in the core radiator support bracket. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that there was not a recall related to the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000. updated 05/08/12*lj

While driving at a low rate of speed, my expedition made a loud pop and then strange knocking noise. upon further inspection i noticed i had blown out a spark plug and my coil pack was blown apart as well. when i called a local ford dealership (thomas ford, stillwater ok) the man laughed and said "no it is not a recall, but absolutely should be as this is a very common occurrence in the triton motor." i ask that you re-look back into this "common" problem as this is a terrible thing to overlook. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, there was a loud popping noise coming from the engine compartment. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and stopped. the contact noticed that a coil pack and spark plug blew out from its cylinder. the vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence and diagnosed by a private mechanic. the mechanic replaced the spark plug and coil pack. the dealer did not acknowledge the failure. the failure occurred a total of two times per month. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 134,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the technician stated that the throttle body would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddendly stalled. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the engine. the failure continued intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. the mechanic stated that all eight ignition coils would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

Paint is severely peeling off every where. mostly the hood, and rear hatch. *kb

While driving at highway speeds the engine cuts out/dies. *tr

Driving home from a near by store i stopped at the stop sign and then got ready to go and heard a loud pop and the car sounded like a dirt bike my husband came to get me and he said that the spark plug blew out since then its been blowing out alot and we have 4kids so a small car wont do i also still pay payments on the car so i don't think its fair!! i saw online that many people have the same problem so please do a recall already i love fords so much but now that this keeps happening i don't think i will ever get a ford again so please recall it please !!! *tr

My wife was driving with our infant son and our teenage daughter in our 2003 expedition xlt 4.6l 2x4. she heard a loud pop and the vehicle lost power and started smoking and shaking violently. she thought the expedition was going to blow up. we had the expedition checked out and the cylinder number 7 spark plug blew out. the aluminum threads in the head gave and the spark plug blew out, the injector kept spraying raw fuel and the coil ignited it. when all this happened it burned the ignition coil, coil boot, spark plug and the coil harness. now we were told we would have to have the cylinder head replaced. we love our expedition and i considered buying a new one, but i don't know now. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the driver's door opened without warning and would not remain latched or closed. the dealer had not been notified of the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the current and the failure mileages were 108,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the automatic driver seat would move forward without command. the contact would have to turn the vehicle off for the seat to stop moving forward. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they denied any assistance with repairs to the defect. the manufacturer told the contact to make another appointment with the dealer to get a diagnosis on the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,801 and the current mileage was 94,200.

Tl* the driver owned a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the driver was traveling 40 mph and completing a turn when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed head on into a brick building. none of the air bags deployed. the driver was killed and four other passengers were injured. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and the current mileages were 100,000. the vin was not available.

After making a complete stop at a traffic light i made a left turn and began to accelerate when i heard a loud pop which at first i thought was a tire blow out. the engine was running so erratically that i could feel it in my steering. we inspected the vehicle for a flat when we noticed every tire was fine. i opened the hood and removed the top cover to the engine to discover a spark plug laying on top of the engine and the coil that was once attached blown off of the plug and damaged off to the side still connected to its electrical source. this cold have caused a fire. for the record these plugs were the original factory spark-plugs. via the internet i have discovered this website to file a complaint. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the engine bolts were rotted and causing fumes to enter the vehicle. the contact stated that the smell of the fumes caused difficult in driving the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that the nickel bolts weakened after time and began to rot. the dealer stated that the failure was common in the particular year, make, and model. the failure mileage was 104,000.

Blew #3 spark plug after starting up from a traffic light. pulled over to side of road. with vehicle idling, opened the hood, but the vehicle then stalled. called aaa and had vehicle towed to ford dealership. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle restarted after ten minutes and was taken to a private mechanic. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 180,000.

I just experienced my second spark plug blowout. the first was the #4 plug in february and now the #3 in july. both repairs have been over 700 dollars each. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle failed to absorb impact from driving over a pot hole. the contact believed the failure may be caused by the upper and lower control arm bushing and ball joints prematurely wearing out. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 79,000.

My best friend's 2003 ford expedition blew a spark plug out of the cylinder head while pulling a boat across a highway. this caused the vehicle to be stuck in the middle of the road, and several cars had to slam on their brakes and swerve to barely avoid collision. upon internet research, i learned that thousands of people had the exact same problem with this same engine in ford vehicles over several years of production. ford denies this problem exists and endangers lives everywhere with this motor. i saw this problem myself, and mechanics i have talked to said that these ford cylinder heads are all bad with this problem. this problem exists for every ford triton 5.4 liter v8 engine, so it exists across thousands of vin numbers. *tt

Factory spark plug blew out of engine. i found numerous complaints of the same problem and was surprised to find there has been no recall. *tr

At 4:40am, was woke up by the police and fire department who responded to a call in of our vehicle, a 2003 ford expedition being on fire. based on the information received from the fire crew chief, the fire had started in the engine compartment, on the driver's side, and appeared to be electrical in nature. the car had last been used the prior night at 8pm, when we returned from eating dinner, and had remained idle since that time. upon hearing our story, several friends mentioned that they had read stories about ford vehicles that had an issue with the cruise control switch causing fires, even in vehicles that had remained idle for several hours. i checked and it does not appear there were any recalls for my vehicle's year, but had been for the prior year's (2002). here is a link to one article (although there are many): http://articles.cnn.com/2005-06-16/us/ford.vehicles_1_ford-vehicles-brake-fluid-cruise-control?_s=pm:us the car is a complete loss, the engine mostly gone and the tire and part of the body melted to my driveway. the damage inspector for our insurance company stated it was likely that they would not be able to cover our full lien amount and i believe at the very least ford should make whole for us. the insurance company is working with ford about possible subrogation, but it is unclear at this point in time if the insurance company will ask for dollars beyond what they would pay out in the loss. we were fortunate it did not spread to our home, my husband's ford parked next to it or to our boat which was directly in front of it. it was very, very close and could have easily happened. we feel very fortunate that we did not park the vehicle in our garage or any closer to the boat, whose cover had melted and could have easily set on fire given the heat and severity of the fire.

Driving south on hwy 42, mcdonough, ga. speed limit 55mph. wife was traveling between 45-50mph. car in front of her slammed on brakes to turn into a gas station, which happened to have the counties cheapest gas. wife attempted to stop, but not in time, resulting in the front of her 2003 ford expedition crashing into the rear of the stopped driver. on a fairly severe traffic crash, the airbags for our 2003 ford expedition did not deploy. all damage to the expedition was frontal. all damages to the stopped vehicle were to the rear. *tr

Goodyear tire blowout. size: 265/75/17 #1306431. *tr

My 2003 ford expedition will be driving fine, then all of a sudden it will die in traffic and have had several close calls of being rear ended. one other time it died and while coasting after it died, it started again causing vehicle to lunge and my wife almost rear ended someone else. the vehicle is at the repair shop and it is diagnosed as a pcm that is and now has a hard failure. *tr

2003 ford expedition would not start after long tow to mechanic it was a burnt relay switch but now it turns off while driving, change the relay switch and problem is temporarily fixed now since the relay is for the fuel pump and pcm my transmission is acting up not shifting 3rd or over drive no one can figure out the problem but we are scared to drive the truck! *tr

Spark plug striped and blew out of cylinder head on my 5.4l engine. *tr

This event occurred december 2008. we were heading to a dinner, pulled onto george bush turnpike from hwy 114 in irving, tx. the roadway is flat, our speed was accelerating to get onto the freeway from an entrance ramp. as we were merging onto gb turnpike we heard a loud bang, our side curtain airbags deployed....for no reason. we were shocked. at first we thought maybe someone hit us. we even thought maybe someone shot at our vehicle, then we realized the airbags had deployed. fortunately, neither of us were sitting with our heads or arms near the windows to be injured by the deployment. we contacted our insurance company, however they told us that since there was no accident they could do nothing for us. we contacted our local ford dealer the next day. they said they had never heard of such a thing, so we set up an appointment for them to look at our vehicle. they called a representative from ford to come and inspect it. based on the reading by the "computer", it indicated that our vehicle had encountered an "impending roll-over". we disputed this because there was no such impending rollover, nor was there any swerving, anything that could have even been considered something to have caused this situation. ford would do nothing because the computer indicated there was an impending rollover it was deemed our fault, not a faulty computer. we contact ford corporate, they treated us as though we were just people wanting something for nothing. we wanted our vehicle repaired due to their faulty equipment. they would not relent, the computer indicated it was our fault, therefore as far as they were concerned was. we sent our complaint to your organization the first part of 2009, there was never any action taken. since this occurrence we have heard of this same issue with other vehicles. now, the government has stepped in due to these problems, we would like to have our vehicle placed in with the recall with the f150's to have it repaired. *tr

A spark plug was ejected from my 2003 ford expedition and is a known problem and deadly safety (fire) problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving approximately 45 mph, the brake pedal dropped to the floor and the contact experienced a loss of braking capability. the contact stated he crashed into a tree stump and snow on the ground and the vehicle came to a stop. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the approximate failure mileage was 18,535. updated 3/14/11 *cn it was determined the master cylinder was leaking fluid and ultimately failed. updated 05/04/11

My 2003 ford expedition second row middle seatbelt will not fasten. i have tried several times and can not get it to work, my 5yr. old can not be buckled. they should give me another one ,but the ford dealer wants to charge me 150.00 bucks. what should i do? *tr

Oil leaking from head gasket on passenger rear of head..... leaks onto manifold where a fire can start. ford mechanics know that there is a problem. the mechanics say that there is a flaw in the casting in the head. there are numerous complaints of this happening. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph and attempted a right turn, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. the vehicle would not stop despite the contacts attempts to brake and the vehicle proceeded to drive onto the pedestrian sidewalk. the contact struck a pedestrian and the pedestrian was killed. the contact sustained injuries to the hands and feet. a passenger sustained injuries to the neck and right foot. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was contacted but declined any assistance to the contact. a police report was available. the failure and current mileage was 38,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the vehicle had a tendency to lunge forward while sitting idle in drive or reverse. the contact stated that when this happened the vehicle had to be placed in neutral gear or the it had to be turned off because the brakes do not stop the vehicle. the contact stated that the problem was connected to the throttle body. the vehicle had not been inspected. the failure mileage was 70000 and the current mileage was 89187.

Went out to warm up our ford expedition for work. upon starting it heard a loud boom and the engine sounded loud. had it towed to garage. found out that the #7 spark plug blew out. for safety sake, ford should admit to the defect in the engine, and issue a recall. *tr

On 11/7/10 traveling home with my family in my 2003 ford expedition i heard a loud bang thought i blew a tire. i started smelling a strong odor of gas. the car started to misfire. i pulled it over to make sure it wasn't on fire. turns out a spark plug blew out of the engine. found out threw some research on the internet that this is a on going problem with ford. why are they not standing behind there product. i've heard it is a design flaw with the spark plugs not having enough thread on them. i am very disappointed. this is going to cost me somewhere around $3000.00 to get fixed. i bought this truck new from the dealer. i only have 58,000 miles on it to me this is still a new truck something has got to be done they do know that there was a design flaw because in 2004 they changed the design. shame on ford. an american made vehicle .this should be recalled and ford should make good on there product. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph at night, the headlights suddenly turn off and back without warning. the headlight relay made a noise as well. the failure occurred several times. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls. the failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

While traveling at 65mph, we experienced complete tread separation of right rear tire. tire had approximately 60-70% tread left. *tr

On sunday august 22, 2010 at approximately 10:30 p.m i was driving on the 215 freeway going southbound in the city of riverside, ca. traffic was light, weather was moderate and it was nighttime. while driving my parents' 2003 ford expedition on the far right lane at the speed of 60-65mph i felt the steering wheel lock up and i tried to keep control of the vehicle but the wheels turned to the right and i veered off the lane and into the dirt on the shoulder lane. i lost control of the car, it spun out of control and rolled over two or three times, and took out a big piece of fence and finally stopped. i walked out of the car in complete shock and panic, people pulled over to help, police was called to the scene as well as an ambulance. accident report was taken by the chp and i was taken to the hospital in the ambulance. i suffered from minor injuries to head and body and had nightmares and woke up screaming for a week. the vehicle was totaled and towed away at the scene of accident. *tr

2003 ford expedition spark plug blew out of head at 85k miles. ford dealership acknowledged that it sees 2 spark plug blow outs a month and ford is aware of the problem in 2003 expeditions. repaired with a ford fix - heliacoil or liner installed into head for damaged spark plug. for true fix, ford needs to replace the head and spark plugs to ensure that other spark plugs don't come unthreaded as mileage increases. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact was traveling 55 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was performing normally. the dealer was unable to locate a failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage was 117,000.

Sudden backfire resulting in spark plug ejection. replaced with helicoil kit. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition eddie bauer. upon starting the vehicle he attempted to shift it out of park and the brake pedal depressed to the floor. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where he was informed the brake lines for the front brakes were rusted through. those brake lines were repaired. the failure has not recurred since but he examined his vehicle and noticed the brake lines for the rear brakes were very rusty. the vehicle was not taken to be examined and has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 58,900. the vin was unavailable.

Hello, i am writing to you about my vehicle. i have a 2003 ford expedition and we were traveling out of town to north carolina sunday 8/22/2010 when i was about 10 minutes away from my destination & all of a sudden we heard a loud sound & a lot of pressure hit us in the chest. the truck then begins to fill up with smoke. i pulled over not knowing what had just happened, we then noticed that the side curtain air bags had deployed. i did not hit anyone nor did anyone hit us. i then called 911 & ask for the police to come out & give me a police report and he refused to give me one. i took my truck to malcolm cunningham ford & they said that it was nothing that they could do for me but to put it on a censor machine & find out why they deployed. they then told me that my car insurance would be responsible for this & the insurance company said that it was a maintenance issue & not there problem. i called ford corporation & the only thing that they told me was they could just put in a claim but there was nothing else that they could do unless someone die or was severely injured. well all 3 of us were injured in this incident. i need help in this matter. i am now out of a truck that i am still paying on & liberty mutual insurance will not pay for me a rental and i have full coverage insurance. everywhere i turn everyone is turning me down, likes it my fault. this has caused me pain, suffering, emotional stress and not to mention time off work. if someone could help in assisting me with this matter i would greatly appreciate it. regards, x *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle as it operated as normal. the failure recurred approximately 5 months later. while attempting a turn at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after twenty minutes. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the failure could not be duplicated and the mechanic was unable to produce any failure codes. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 127,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle began to smoke inside of the engine compartment and vehicle. the vehicle also made a loud noise and would stall. the vehicle was towed to a ford dealer who stated that a spark plug melted into the engine and that the vehicle needed a new engine. the dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. ford motor company stated that there was nothing they could do. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 88,546.

One of my spark plugs blew out of the head with only 47,000 miles on my 2003 expedition. 4 hours to fix it. now i have to go back and torque the other 7 plugs and hope the piece of crap doesn't spit out any other plugs. this is my last ford! *tr

A deer came onto the highway as i was switching lanes and i swerved to prevent hitting. hit the deer and drag it approx 60 ft. sparks and flames were coming from the vehicle as we flipped. vehicle began to flip 6-8 times per passenger (daughter) and a tractor trailer driver. air bags never deployed. this is the first time for the failure of the bags. the expedition was totaled because the front and rear window came out, the driver and passenger window in the front row were shattered, the ashtray disconnected and went out the window. the mirrors on the expo were damaged and the body of the vehicle was terribly damaged. a new vehicle was brought a couple of weeks later. *tr

I was driving my 2003 expedition o the highway with my family in the car, all of a sudden the jeep just cut right off no warning anything i hit my blinkers to come on try and cut it on again and it did but again cut right back off. i had to continue cutting on and cutting on constantly until i got it to the side of the road. it was the scariest moment of my life this could have caused a serious accident injuring not only my family but other people on the highway. when i take the jeep to the mechanic he states that this is a problem a lot of people complain of and ford will no take responsibility for it. ford build this jeep this way so people can only return to ford for the repairs which cost a lot. the coils on the jeep were white and rusted because the way this jeep was but is very difficult to get to them a mechanic literally has to move the motor or motor parts toget to it. ford has this problem as a recall on other ford vehicles but will not honor this as a recall for the 2003 expeditions. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while the contact's wife was driving at 60mph the engine failed. the engine over heated. she was able to pull over on the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the contact diagnosed the vehicle himself, he located the failure at the number seven factory plug it ejected causing the vehicle to overheat. the manufacturer was contacted, but he didn't¿t received a response. the vehicle was serviced. the failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 94, 2000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition, eddie bauer edition. the contact stated the vehicle unexpectedly exploded while parked in front of her place of residence. the contact stated the vehicle and the front yard of her home was engulfed in flames and smoke. the fire department advised that the fire originated from the engine. a fire report was available. the contact stated there was severe damages done to her garage and a large portion of the exterior of her home. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and current mileages were 105,002.

Driving on highway and tire tread came off and did $1,700.00 worth of damage to rear quarter panel and bumper. continental tire agreed to pay damages but not replace tires. i have not received reimbursement for damages, i have been waiting over 30 days for the check which in the letter they sent stated i would receive it within 8-14 days. i feel they are giving me the run around. *tr

2003 expedition spark plug blow-out. yesterday evening driving home with my wife and 10 year old son, we heard a loud pop and the a compression sound. pulled over and inspected the underside of my vehicle and saw no fluids or exhaust defects. proceeded to pop the hood and realized the noise was coming from the engine block. it was 113 degrees outside and wasn't going to stick my hand in the engine compartment and get burned. luckily i was not far from my house, so i limped very cautiously to my home. i proceeded to pop the hood again for a more detailed inspection and with a flashlight i could see sparks firing on the top of the engine block. looked closer and there was a hole next to what appeared to be a long rubber tube. grabbed my tools and removed the engine shroud to get a better look and that's when i figured it out. there was no spark plug in the hole, i thought maybe ford has some new technology that this vehicle doesn't use spark plugs just coils of some sort. the coil housings plastic nub was broken off. o.k. that would be an easy fix, close to 8pm getting dark, so i jump into my wife care and drive the parts store up the street. ask the manager that was there for the part and he asked if the spark plug was still in the hole fully attached. i stated that i didn't see a spark plug only a empty hole, he replied that i have a bigger issue and that i just experienced a spark plug blow-out. apparently the model of vehicle that i have has had a serious problem with spark plug blow-outs and there hasn't been a recall. and that i would have to get it towed and repaired at my own cost. why hasn't this problem been addressed nationally? i searched it online and there are thousands of the exact same issues with others. do i need to be dead for someone to hear that this is a problem with the manufacturing of such components. 2003 ford expedition with 60k miles, 40k miles away from recommended tune-up per ford. *tr

Driving our 2003 ford expedition thru the desert to green river utah. loud pop and car shuddered and lost power. pulled over immediately and had it towed back to price ut. ford dealer said spark plug blew out of cylinder head. $2000 to re-thread head, $3000 for new cylinder head or $5000 for a new motor. since our motor had 90,000 miles on it we opted for a new motor. but after researching all the other people who blew spark plugs out of their motor's head i do not feel safe driving this vehicle anymore. come to discover this has happened to many people who own this type of vehicle with the aluminum cylinder head. this is a manufacturers defect that should be recalled. the public is being sold a defective motor and having to pay unnecessarily when it breaks down. ford needs to recall these defective engines and fix the problem. these motors are not "built ford tough". *tr

I have a 2003 expedition with only 31000 miles. at 26000 miles i noticed a grinding vibration when i turned right or left.. i went to the dealership and was told this is a common problem with 2003,04 expeditions. the cluthes in the rear differential goes bad every 30,000 mile and the cost will be $1250.00 dollars to repair. if ford know this is a problem, why haven't they issued a recall? we as owners shouldn't have to continue to pay this every 30,000 miles. my e-mail address is [xxx] . please respond. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2003 ford expedition spark plug blow out from cylinder. driving my car from portland to seattle, hear a bang. pulled over to find the ignition coil blown out of its position. had car towed for $100 to local shop. they said "this is one of the most common problems in any ford (they) see" what happened was the spark plug came loose (after having the dealer tighten it less than a year ago) and blew out the ignition coil. cost me $100 in towing and $700 in shop repairs and there is no guarantee that more damage was not done to the cylinder. dealer in portland reported a "clean inspection". only had oil changed between. *tr

Spark plug ejecting from my 2003 ford expedition 5.4 triton engine. 3rd plug that has shot out. *tr

I have an 2003 ford expedition suv, the spark plug in the #3 cylinder head pops out every 5-8k miles. resulting in a loss of power, per the 3 dealerships i have spoken to as well as the b.a.r ford is aware of this problem and refuses to fix it. per the b.a.r. it is an casting/manufacturing defect. im worried that i will be on the freeway and loose power, and get in an accident due to not being able to exit the free way under my own power. the problem goes back to the 2000 model year. i have had the car worked on at the ford dealership 2 times to correct this issue,and it is currently broken again. the dealer ship refuses to fix it as an warranty on their repair done on 8/13/09 or as an factory defect from ford direct. don't know where else to turn, any help or direction would be greatly appreciated. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I own a 2003 5.4l ford expedition ed bauer with 63,000 miles. my 2003 ford expedition very recently blew the #3 spark plug in may 2010. i purchased the expedition in 2006 with only 14,000 miles. the spark plugs on the vehicle are the original spark plugs from the factory and have not been replaced. the expedition started making a knocking sound. on may way home from work, as i tuned into the freeway entrance, the engine made a loud popping sound followed by a rattling soung. i continued to operate the vehicle for approximately 3 miles and then exit the freeway. there was also a smell of gasoline coming from the engine. since i was not far from the ford service center (galpin ford in north hills, ca.), i continued to operate the vehicle to the service center for repair. a day later i received a call from the service technician indicating that the #3 spark plug blew out of the head. the technician mentioned that the enginene needed a new head since they could not repair the problem. total parts and labor...$3834.00. after reading comments from this website, this is clearly a manufacturer defect that should not continue to be overlooked by ford. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the tread on the rear passenger side tire began to separate. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the mechanic installed a spare tire on the vehicle. within 20 miles, the spare tire blew out. the tire line was continental sport lt/suv, size p265/70/r17. the contact stated that the tire had 30,000 miles on it. the failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 89,628.

We had 2 tires blow out while driving our ford expedition on i-95 in fla almost flip twice the skin of the tires came off during driving at 65 mph tires are continental suv p265/70/r17 damage to the truck as well as lots of expenses for towing and repairs $700.00 dollars plus the towing company put the spare on also a continental 20 minutes later it also blew. *tr

I have a 2003 ford expedition 5.4l that has blown the #3 spark plug 3 times. each time i have purchased oem plugs. it appears that i am not alone in this experience and many speculate that the thread depth is not enough to secure the plug appropriately. *tr

Spark plug ejected from the engine causing the coil to brake as well, and the whole car to smell of gas. this happened once in april, and again the other day (may 17th), on a different plug. it has caused me to lose work, and my mechanic installed a repair kit with a new spark plug. it was $200-$300 for each repair. ford says its not a problem, but my mechanic has had other cases like this, and stated ford issued a service bulletin on how to fix the problem. i have contacted ford, asking them to at least check my other plugs to make sure they are tight, but they were unhelpful. there was no warning in either case. the truck drives fine, and then suddenly starts making a loud noise as its driven, and the whole truck smells of gas. these are the original plugs, and the truck has 78k miles on it. i believe the head needs to be replaced so it doesn't keep happening. i went on different car problem websites, and this seems to be a problem with this model truck. *tr

We own a 2003 ford expedition eddie bauer. in january 2009, we had a "misfire" in the #6 spark plug and was advised to change all of the spark plugs - which we did. since that time, we've had 3 other "misfires" in the #6, #8 and #7 spark plugs. each time a repair is made, there is a misfire in another spark plug within 3 months of the repair. on 4/19/2010, the number 4 sparkplug blew completely out of the engine upon starting the car. we have had the vehicle serviced regularly at the ford dealer and all repairs have been made by the ford dealer. we've been told that ford knows of the design defect in their engines and it is a regular problem with the v8 engines in the ford trucks and they are choosing to do nothing about it. we have spent well over $3000 total to fix all of these issues. why isn't ford standing behind their product - are they waiting for a injury or worse, a fatality in order to issue a recall? *tr

Brake lines rusted and leaked causing sudden loss of most braking. i bought this ford new in july of 2003. after the brake failure, the vehicle was towed. i had all brake lines replaced, and still have the piece which leaked. the shop said it is because the brake lines are routed on top of the frame rails, and salt builds up. but i've lived in this area all my life (i'm 66) and had many older or higher mileage vehicles, but never had this happen before. i understand that you are investigating chevy brake line failure, and think you should include fords. *tr

My wife and i own a 2003 ford expedition xlt 4wd since 2004. every since we owned this vehicle we have had problems from the rear lsd being replaces twice, the electrical harness replacement, all power locks replaced (due to coming open by themselves), and recently the two coil packs blowing out of the motor. we spent over a thousand dollars to get vehicle to pass smog due to outrageous spark plug prices along with labor cost of $400. i am fed up with ford and want everyone to know how their quality is so sub-standard. this vehicle has been in the shop around 6-7 times and i have to worry every time i drive it. please issue a recall on the spark plug issue as ford agrees it is a defect, they will not take responsibility for their shabby work- [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I have a 2003 ford expedition with the triton 5.4l engine. i had the spark plug eject from the #7 cylinder. in my case the garage that i took it to had to remove the cylinder head to helicoil the cylinder. it took 5 weeks to get my truck back and cost over $1200 to fix. i had to replace 2 coil packs, a spark plug, the head gasket, intake and exhaust manifold gaskets, oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket and timing chain gasket. *tr

I have a 2003 expedition 5.4l and since 2006 to present every two or three months i have to replace a coil pack and spark plug. now since the coil packs have blown out so many times my catalytic converter on the passenger side has melted on the inside. *tr

Spark plug had blown out of its place in the engine. at first, i had the check engine light on and i had promptly taken to the shop (ase cert.) but the light didn't come on any more. after the service man ran the test some time later, nothing appeared to be wrong. a day or so later, i was hearing a "clicking" sound under the hood, later, i had lost a spark plug. which by the way is a horrible noise! i was told by the service technician that it was a problem with ford vehicles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving at speeds of 35 mph following another vehicle, the contact depressed the brake pedal as the preceding vehicle indicated a turn. the preceding vehicle did not complete the turn and as a result, the contact crashed into the vehicle. the air bags did not deploy and he sustained injuries to his left hand and a fractured sternum. the vehicle was destroyed. the dealer was not contacted and there were no repairs made to the vehicle. a police report was filed. the failure and the current mileages were 128,000.

My 2003 ford expedition threw a spark plug. *tr

Ford spark plug ejection, 2003 ford expedition 5.4l triton engine. "consumeraffairs.com" has 317 pages of complaints regarding this issue. ford does not acknowledge a problem. i have had two (2) blow-outs, costing me $1,200.00 i would like to see a petition for recall started, based on potential fire and safety issues. in my case, i was traveling at 60 mph and lost power while in traffic. i had to carefully pull off highway with very little engine power. this is a serious issue which needs to be addressed. i now own a vehicle that i can not take on a long trip, for fear of having the engine explode again. hopefully, it will not take a fatality or serious injury to have someone review this problem and take action. the february 21,2007 memo from dot, ref: dp05-005 review is in need of updating. the numbers are now much greater than previously reported. please review this problem. ford simply says " not my problem". [xxx] *tr

2003 ford expedition eddie bauer, spark plug on passenger back side ejected from head while i was driving. they were still original spark plugs. going to cost over $1000 to temporarily fix problem. *tr

I was stopped at a light. i went to go and i heard a pop,so i went under the hood and i could see the last spark plug in the rear on the passenger side firing. *tr

1st occurance: 2003 ford epedition, 5.4l v8 engine. factory original spark plug exploded while travelling at 60mph.mileage: 72,955. date: 8/17/08. 2nd occurance: same engine, original plugs( less above repair). 2/05/2010, miles 77,525. spark plug exploded while travelling 40 mph.

My husband was driving his 2003 ford expedition on the way home from work on feb.4,2010. he heard a bang and smelled a small vapor of gas along with the truck not running very well. he made it home safely to find that spark plug blew through the head!! we went online to see about this problem,and what could be done. he has only 69,000 miles on it and he is the original owner and takes care to keep up on everyday mainentance. i have made phone calls to no avail--ford cistomer relationship center told me to take it to the dealer or reputable service center. this is not covered under any warranty at all!! so i am going further with this because if you go to get it fixed--(a) it could happen again and (b) a fire could start, and (c) very expensive to get fixed. we have read many other consumers have had this same problem but fords does'nt want to help out. this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed before worse scenarios happen with possible deaths. to make matters worse, i own a 2004 f-150 and have read stories of it happening in those engines too!

My ford expedition has less than 90,000 miles and the spark plug for #3 cylinder fell into the cylinder chamber thus the piston was hitting the spark plug ,this repair can cost as much $1800.00...for a spark plug that cost around $5.00 on a suv that cost $50,000.00... this could have caused a fire since the piston was pushing into the engine compartment, a fuel air mixture, plus, the presence of electrical spark are a perfect mixture for a fire... !!! i was charged $ 689.00 for a tow back to my home. i want this problem to be addressed by ford asap before someone loses their life!!!! a recall is in order! i want ford to pay for my repair and towing bill because this is an engineering flaw and it is extremely hazardous!!! contact me please! i hope this can helps other expedition owners. *tr

2003 ford expedition spark plug blew out of cylinder head. apparently a common problem that needs to be readdressed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition which was purchased used in 2003. the spark plugs were blowing out of the head and causing the coils to break. this failure has occurred three times within 8 months. the dealer stated that the vehicle would cost over $1200 to repair at the owner's expense. there were no recalls on her vehicle nor for her particular model pertaining to the failure. the failure mileages 96,772. updated 2/22/10 *cn updated 07/27/10*jb

I was driving down the freeway when my expedition made a noise, the inside dash lights flickered and the transmission started acting up. i pulled over at a hotel. i called a tow truck who came to pick it up a few days later. when he started it the wiring harness caught unfire. the entire wiring burned up on the lift side of the vehicle. the mechanic told us we were luck to have stopped. if we continued down the highway my family and i would have been in great danger. i believe the fire was the fault of bad wiring. i check the recall sites and my vehilce was not part of the faulty wiring recall. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving approximately 25 mph on the highway in rainy conditions, the vehicle fishtailed and almost slipped on a ramp until he regained control. he also noticed a vibrating noise. he took the vehicle to a repair shop but there were no definite answers as to what the cause for failure was. he had not spoken with the manufacturer or taken the vehicle to the dealer to-date. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 105,000. the failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

My 2003 ford expediton was making a slight tapping noise all day as i drove around town. when i hit my home town i was a .10 of a mile from my house and a huge banging noise occured. the vehicle lost power and i could smell gasoline vapors. from inspection under the hood i noticed the coil assembly above in the right rear cylinder was broken and the spark plug was laying on the motor. it had blown a spark plug. i had purchased an extended warranty when i purchased the vehicle. i had the car towed and was told they would inspect for repairs. the car was sub-letted out to a ford dealer. the ford dealer said that a helicoil repair was what was once accepted but their dealership no longer performed that procedure because it was only a temporary fix. ford put out a service bulletin that said the best repair is to replace the head but a helicoil type repair would suffice. because of this temporary fix announcement and ford's inablilty to admit there is something wrong with the triton motor built between 1997 and 2008 my extendede warranty company will not make the best recommended fix. ford needs to be held accoutable. i do not want to put my family of five at risk of breaking down and possible engine fire because of this defect. *tr

2003 ford expedition 5.4l v-8 engine blew a sparkplug out of the cylinder head. *tr

Driving on side road doing about 30 to 35 my side air bag curtains deployed. sounded like a gun went off and white powder came out,took to ford said cant find anything wrong, but charge me 250 dollars to tell me the code show air bag deploy, about 5 months late the seat belt pretensioner went off while sitting in a parking lot, same noise and powder, ford said not their problem. *tr

On june 19 2009, returning home from a short trip, thick smoke erupted with strong rubber smell from underneath the driver seat. i immediately turned off the ignition and exited the car. the following day i contacted ford motor co. and inform them of the safety issue, after going back and forth, ford general consul office made decision that the issue is not safety hazards and will not repair the vehicle. pat milliken ford has the vehicle, and inspected the damage, which declared to be very extensive the repair cost may exceed $2000.00. ford general consul was informed of the damage and still will not consider it as safety issue because the vehicle did not burst on fire. my smart and quick reaction to turn off the vehicle and cut the power off prevented a disaster to happen, and yet as a consumer i¿m left with hefty repair bills for a possible manufacturing defect in the wiring.*tr

One of the spark plugs blew out of the head while i was driving on the highway. there was no external damage, however internal damage to the engine is unknown. this could have started a fire under the right circumstances as raw fuel was being blown through the spark plug hole. this vehicle has the original spark plugs, so this is not a case of someone putting too much torque on replacement plugs. this is a serious issue and after reading the posts on the internet from other ford owners that have had the same problem, i am convinced that ford needs to do a recall. *tr

While driving my 2003 ford expedition down the freeway @55 mph noticed a loud pop and a weird noise. stopped vehicle, popped hood and inspected. found #5 coil hanging by harness and #5 plug sitting on manifold. plugs are original as the truck has on 76,000 miles. no other damage noted. will helicoil the hole using a kit for this specific problem.

My 2003 expedition, with the v8 5.4 trition engine, is being declined to be fixed by local ford dealerships, due to the fact of the "known" issue, with the spark plug, they want me to pay for the fix of the heli coil which isn't a guarantee and then hope it works, if not it will be a rebuilt engine, the first time the spark plug blew it was at night, upon starting, sounded like gun fire, had vehicle towed and then researched it on the internet for solutions, found out what it was and then replaced the spark plug and ignition coil and then hoped it would stay, upon starting it , it did it again, bought more spark plugs and ignition coils, and got it to seat better, and then 4 weeks to the day while driving is when it made the same sound like gun fire and we knew then what it was, pulled over on a highway and proceeded to look and see what damage had been done, once again a spark plug and a new ignition coil, however this time the spark plug was vastly discolored and burnt in appearance, 1 week and 1 day later upon starting it does it again, and this time no spark plug can be put in, there are no more threads is what i was told by my mechanic, they told be they will have to remove the engine to put the heli coil in, and that isn't a guaranteed fix, also that i should just replace the engine, since it can and probably will continue to happen again, i had the auto towed to my residence and i began to research my options, i called all the ford dealerships in which they said they could do the heli and there is not a guarantee for this to work, so at what cost is a human life to ford? per the info and research it does say that it can catch fire, and explode.....or pay a fortune for a car that can't be fixed. we do have some of 6 the spark plugs that have "shot" out, i am told because it is the 3rd plug near the firewall that the angle is not approachable....help now! *tr

On oct 23 while driving i noticed a thumping noise. upon inspection i discovered the left rear tire had a large bubble sticking out on the inside of the tire between the tread and the sidewall. this is the exact same failure that i experienced on the inside of the right rear tire in aug. in both cases i had been driving for a short period on the interstate and was preparing to rejoin the interstate. i was extremely fortunate that both were discovered prior to an explosive failure and tread separation at high speed on the highway. the first tire the dealer claimed it may of been some sort of impact, which i doubted since the vehicle was mainly used for highway driving. however after this second tire, it is apparent to me that the tire is failing between the tread and sidewall. it appears to be separating where the tread joins the inside belting. *tr

2003 ford expedition spark plug # 2 blown out. *tr

1. event: gasoline leaking onto pavement. 2. ford dealer inspected and found a crack in the filler neck on top of the gasoline tank. i, nor a foreign object, have access to this area. tank will leak gas onto pavement continuously until below crack level. if an igniter such as a cigarette or match or spark is near the flame, a fire will start on ground under the gas tank leading to the gas tank coated with gas resulting in a vehicle fire or explosion. 3. ford dealer estimated replacement cost at $1,350. ford dealer stated this is not a recall item and would not discuss the fact that this might be a defect in the injection molded gasoline tank. i then contacted ford motor company customer care. ford motor company customer care would not give me the name of the local ford motor company representative (regional manager), a superior customer care rep to take my concern to a higher level and dismissed my concern that this was a safety defect issue. i was then informed that there was no further recourse and there was nothing else ford motor company or my ford dealer could do for my situation. therefore, i have no further recourse except to submit my complaint. i cannot afford a replacement gas tank (tank is still installed on my vehicle). *tr

I have park my truck and went to have dinner with my family and upon my return when i start my truck. the engine make a loud sound and spark plug blow out from the engine. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated upon inspection of her vehicle, she noticed that the spark plug ejected from the engine head on the passenger side near the firewall. if this occurred while driving, there is a high risk for a vehicle crash. the vehicle is in the process of being taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified, but she was not provided with any recourse. the failure and current mileages were 105,000.

My 2003 ford expedition just blew a spark plug out of the cylinder head. it was the second to last cylinder passenger side. there was raw fuel and vapors coming into the engine compartment and a fire could have started had a spark ignited those fumes. these are the factory plugs and factory head and the ford dealer commented that this was a fairly common issue but that ford has not issued a recall yet. now i am out $2800 for what seems to be a defect in the design of the head. *tr

My 2003 ford expedition blew a spark plug out of the engine today. after reading about events leading up to this failure, my auto was acting exactly like all the others. a slight ticking sound while the engine idles. while driving 20mph, a slight loud bam occurred and the engine began to idle hard. the car was towed 70 miles to a repair center near my home and i now am to decide on a new manifold or a coil repair that is risky. how a company can operate with critical engine part that are so poorly designed is beyond my imagination. the internet is filled with complaints of spark plugs popping out of engines in f150s and explorer/expeditions. it is a shame that such a simple thing as engineering a thread deep enough to hold a spark plug in place for the life of a car is too challenging for a car company. this repair should be the responsibility of the manufacturer. they were able to handle replacing millions of firestones and should be held to a standard close to their reputation as a tough vehicle. without recourse, ford will find it acceptable to cut corners and engineer sub par part. *tr

Immaculate side airbag deployment both sides which driving. no bump or accident. *tr

2003 ford expedition 5.4l ejection of factory spark plug form cylinder head. *tr

For no reason, while driving my vehicle the passenger side air bag deployed. *tr

Driving from las vegas to phx we were at wickenberg, az a loud pop occurred and knocking sound from the engine. the smell of gas was present and wouldn't run properly. the ford dealership in wickenberg was luckily open and instructed us that the spark plugs had blown out in the 1st and 2nd cylinders. they did also tell us that this occurs often in and there is a temp fix for it. they tapped out the head and inserted a steel sleeve for those 2 cylinders. taking 2 hours it was fixed and we were on our way very happy to have it fixed but not happy at all at ford for having such a blatant design flaw. this needs to be fixed. *tr

Spark plug blow out on 2003 ford expedition 5.4 l engine. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the vehicle has continental contitrac suv tires, size p265/70r17. while driving approximately 70 mph, the rear of the vehicle began to shimmy and shake, followed by a clicking noise. the driver inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side tire exhibited tread separation. the tire is in the process of being replaced. the dot number was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 68,000.

We you make a turn you her a noise from the rear end. *tr

While driving my 2003 ford expedition eddie bauer one of the eight spark plugs blew out of the engine. *tr

Catastrophic failure and tread separation. belts were rusty upon inspection (immediately following failure). remaining wirecoat showed rust remnants impregnating rubber where the wire previously was. tire showed no signs of imminent failure prior to incident. *tr

Cracks on 3 of 4 tires. no action taken. *tr

I own a 2003 ford expedition with a 5.4,and while driving around town we noticed the vehicle started running rough,so we took it to a local shop to have it looked at and upon inspection we found that the number 7 plug had blown out and caused damage to the coil which caused the rough running,the mechanic at the shop said this is very common with these trucks and motors,so at the cost $700 i got it fixed with the understanding that this could happen again because of the way these motors are made. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the vehicle has continental contitrac tr tires, size p265/70 r17. while driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. from the driver's side rearview mirror, he noticed a large portion of the rear driver's side tire separating. the contact pulled the vehicle off the road and noticed the tread of the tire in the middle of the roadway. roadside assistance arrived and replaced the tire. the contact called the manufacturer of the tires and is waiting on some paperwork. he believes that a recall should be issued. the failure mileage was 126,000. updated 07/28/09 *bf updated 07/30/09.*jb

While driving on a local road in clear weather my 03 expedition suddenly threw plug #7. in so doing it destroyed the coil assembly, but the impact of the coil assembly on the fuel rail saved the car's hood from further damage (the top of the coil assembly clearly evidenced the impact mark from contact with the fuel rail). given the fact that the damaged coil insulation was now arcing its spark across the engine head and that the fuel mixture was spewing out of the spark plug hole it's surprising that we avoided an engine fire under the plastic shroud. i had the car towed to the local independent service center (pep boys, laurel md - the same location that had changed the plugs a year prior). they examined all the spark plug threads and advised that they appeared ok, with the exception of this one cylinder. to effect repairs they advised to have the vehicle towed to another outlet 36 miles ($104 charge) up the road. they further advised that this is not an uncommon problem with the 5.4 engine and that this may occur in other cylinders in the future. ford customer assistance (800#) disclaims any knowledge of this being a common problem and referred me to the local dealer for technical advice. at the local dealer, the mechanic was very familiar with the issue, pronounced it rather common and advised that ford would be happy to repair the problem, however his estimate would cost me more than twice the estimated fee from the independent (inclusive of the additional tow costs). subsequent google searches for "ford expedition thrown spark plug reveal 11,200 web page hits. the webpages at the 1st hit alone, www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/ford_spark.html reveals a litany of very similar complaints over a number of years, some of which have resulted in more tragic consequences. given the danger represented by potential engine fires and the apparent frequency of the problem why has there not been a recall to effect the correction of this apparent defect. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the driver observed that the trailer tire apparatus was not secured and was hanging off of the vehicle after driving 135 miles. the risk of a crash was increased due to the hanging tire. the dealer was notified. the tire holder was a hall-master, part number 93341. the contact stated that harborfreight.com sells the same product as part number 93341-0zga. the vin and mileages were unknown.

2003 ford expedition- after it rains i am having many different things happening within the electrical system. the doors won't lock, the radio won't light up any more, the interior lights won't shut off, the front windows won't work, mildew smell in the car. the electrical problems alone can cause a fire but with the doors not being able to be locked is a completely different story and i am concerned for my families safety. i heard from the dealer and others that ford will not issue a recall for this ongoing problem. *tr

I have a 2003 ford expedition with a 5.4l engine. was driving the truck when i heard a pop and the engine started to misfire. spark plug no. 7 had been ejected breaking the coil. i have owned the truck since it was new and it has been well maintained, only 65000 miles. i have read many of the other complaints online and i'm amazed at the numbers of issues with this engine. this was obviously a bad design that spans a number of years. *tr

My 2003 ford expedition blew a spark plug completely out of the cylinder head without warning. this happened while driving at almost 65 mph, and the engine stalled, causing a very dangerous condition. the vehicle had less than 59k miles at the time of the incident. it cost me over $4k to repair, and i now find out that this has happened to thousands of owners with ford triton motors from 1999 to 2004. *tr

The spark plug coil on my 2003 ford expedition was ejected from the cylinder causing my vehicle to become disabled. my wife was stranded alone in an unfamiliar neighborhood. after researching the problem i have found that i am only one of thousands of people who have had similar problems regarding the stability of the spark plug and the problems that can occur as a result of the unexpected and totally sudden ejection of the coil. how many people will be forced to submit to the predatory practices of most repair shops until something is done? there is obviously a major problem here and action must be taken. so far this has cost me one hundred dollars and who knows how much it will cost to fox it right. the way is should have been when it was manufactured. i have read this is believed to be a result of a flaw in the design of the cylinder heads and the number of incidents should warrant an investigation into the design and ford's response to the number of vehicles disabled by this error. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving approximately 45 mph, the rear passenger side tire suddenly lost tire pressure. several weeks later, the contact experienced an identical failure with the front driver's side tire. a local technician identified the valve stem as being the cause of the failure and they made the replacement. afterwards, the failure recurred. she took the vehicle to another dealer and they stated that the new set of valve stems were corroded and defective. she currently has possession of the valve stems. the valve stem information was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 33,000.

I own a 2003 ford expedition. while washing my suv, i recently discovered that the front of the slots on the roof between the luggage racks have rust bubbling up through the paint. there is no apparent damage in this area and 3 of the tracks have the same problem at varying stages of progression. i was informed by ford that this was not covered under my warranty and there was nothing they could (would) do for me. i called the ford customer service hot line and was told the same. *tr

Cruising down the highway at approx. 60mph and hear a huge thump and then my engine rpms dropped. pulled over to the side of the road in 6 degree weather with my family in the car, only to find out the car is inoperable. took the car to the dealership for repair and it concludes that the spark plug blew out. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. after inserting oil into the engine, the oil level abnormally depleted shortly afterward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 93,000.

Purchased a used 2003 ford expedition with a triton 5.4 v8. the car had about 80,000 miles when i purchased it and at about 84,000 miles a sparkplug ejected out of the engine. the repair was around $650 for a "not for sure" fix. apparently the threads that hold the sparkplugs in had stripped, causing the blowout of the sparkplug. i was told by the mechanic at our local ford dealership that the permanent fix would require the replacement of the heads at around $4000. i opted for the cheap fix because of the lack of financing for the more expensive repair. i did a search on the internet and found that many other consumers who had purchased for suv's and trucks with same model engines were reporting the same problem in overwhelming numbers, many with multiple blowouts at various incidences. i was hoping my problem was confined to only one cylinder but at around 90,000, 5 1/2 months later, another sparkplug blew out. now the repair was even more due to a new part that is to provide a more permanent fix. this time the repair was $830. knowing that this was an issue with these model engine i asked my local ford dealer's service man "if ford knows about the problem, why don't they fix it"? his reply was that the problem is not a danger so no recall has ever been called. the guy went as far as telling me that the problem is caused by improper threading into the head. the threads were machined to shallow and eventually they become loose and finally blowout when the thread completely fail. i think if you investigate this further you will see that in more than one instance the ejecting sparkplug has severed gas lines and caused fires. not exactly what i consider to "not be a danger". ford admits non fault on their part even know they know they have sold a faulty product in mass numbers to an enormous amount of people and businesses. *tr

I have a 2003 ford expedition and have had 3 spark plugs blow causing the cylinders to misfire. in each case, i have the car repaired and each time it was a different spark plug to blow, not a previously fixed one. *tr

Brakes need to be replaced constantly. pads wear very fast. rotors wear easily and need replacement with pads each time. when brought to have rotors turn, was told they are manufactured with very little tolerance and could not be turned even though there was minimal visible wear. was told they did not "mic" with enough range to tolerate the cut when turning. rotors should not need replacement with each brake change. excessive brake dust. brake dust has eaten away at finish on rims. after last brake repair, front end now has a clicking sound. brake pedal has always felt spongy. on two occasions with aggressive braking conditions, brakes locked up. told dealership who said this is normal with the ford braking systems. additionally, we have had an ongoing problem with the passenger side fog lamp not staying lit and the metal reflector piece in the fog lamps coming loose. we are now having problems with two (front drivers/rear passengers) door electric locks not unlocking or locking the doors. *tr

Coil #1 misfire & had to be replaced. mileage 97,000. *tr

In less than seven days, two spark plugs blew out of my 2003 ford expedition engine. it is a 5.4l triton engine. both occurrences were while driving normally down the interstate. the consequences were sudden loss of power while driving on the highway both times. i went from driving 70 mph to 45 mph in a matter of seconds with my wife and 9 month old baby in the vehicle! ford knows about the problem and has issued a repair report, but not a factory recall. the issue is a flaw in the engine design or manufacture; thousands of others have reported the same issue (a quick google search of "ford 5.4l spark plug blowout" demonstrates this). had there been traffic behind or beside me, we would have caused an accident or worse. since ford knows of the issue, they ought to pay for the repairs or replace the engine at their expense. i no longer trust my vehicle. the repairs for this one issue have cost me approximately $1,000 to date, and there is no guarantee it will not happen again. *tr

I have a 2003 ford expedition. i keep getting my spark plugs fixed and the just keep blowing out on my engine creating my engine light to come on and my suv sounds like a mac truck. this is unsafe for me and my children. we like to travel i purchased this car because i have several children and we can all fit in it. i like the truck but this is a major issue that continues and is not free. *tr

2003 ford expedition eddie bauer, back-up aid system does not work. had vehicle in shop for 3 weeks and dealers could not fix system. *tr

On 12/10/2008 my wife was involved in a traffic crash. she drives a 2003 ford expedition. impact occurred on the front driver side. airbags did not deploy. not sure what to do about this? wife has neck pain, children on board are ok, not complaining of any pain or injury. everyone on board were fastened to seatbelts and car seats. just very concerned, because accident could have been worse and not sure why airbags did not work. the other parties vehicle was a scion xd not sure what year. their airbag did work and impact was practically same location, front driver side corner. was this a defect? need to investigate somehow? please feel free to send me some advise. thank you. *tr

Tl*the contact owned a 2003 ford expedition. while driving less than 60 mph, the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood in addition to a strong burning odor. she was able to maneuver the vehicle to safety. she lifted the hood with another person's assistance and heard crackling and sparkling sounds. she also noticed a hole in the insulator directly into the hood of the vehicle. there was a recall on other years, makes, and models, but none for the contact's particular vehicle. the origin of the fire has yet to be determined. the failure and current mileages were less than 165,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving approximately 68 mph, the contact heard an explosion and the side air bags suddenly deployed without a crash or impact. the failure occurred without warning. the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road without incident. the vehicle was then towed to his residence. the contact was in the process of having the vehicle towed to the dealer. the manufacturer has not yet been notified. the current and failure mileages were approximately 75,000.

I was driving on highway 12 west. as i turned onto a road, i noticed smoke coming from under my hood. my 8-year-old said, " what is that smell?" i told her that it is coming from under the hood of the vehicle. at this particular time, i turned the truck around and went to the nearest quick store. the man inside looked under my hood and used water to put on the "hood blanket". there was a hole in it above the brake fluid reservoir. the man kept putting water on it until it stopped smoking. at this particular time, he told me that me and little girl were lucky. i knew that it could have gotten worse. it was cold and if i were not close to the store i probably would have stayed in the vehicle to stay warm. i am so glad that i turned around and took a chance on getting to the nearest store. my insurance agent will be coming monday (today is saturday) to assess the damages and determine what could have caused the fire. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving approximately 35 mph, the side air bags spontaneously deployed without cause. the dealer could not identify the cause of the failure and refused to pay for the repair. the manufacturer advised the contact to call her insurance company. the failure and current mileages were 106,000. updated 12-02-08 *bf updated 12/02/08. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer because all of the instrument panel indicators illuminated, except for the brake light. the interior of the vehicle was torn apart and there was an electrical fire. the dealer is ordering a new wiring harness. the vehicle was initially taken to the dealer for the illuminated indicators; however, another failure was found without the contact's knowledge. the failure and current mileages were 83,000. updated 12-02-08 *bf the consumer also had a problem with the brake lights and the cruise control had to be repaired as well. the consumer stated he never reeived a recall letter for the cruise control. updated 12/02/08 *jb

Loss of brake lights to 2003 ford expedition, took it into dealership they found a fire in overhead wiring harness. ford claims to have no problems with harness. none of these wires were visible to us , but had melted the underside of overhead compartment. visible burn marks on metal interior of roof. all overhead wiring has to be replaced. *tr

I own a 2003 ford expedition 5.4 l , v8 . we were on our way to church this morning and heard a loud pop coming from the engine, i pulled over and drove back to the house which is two blocks away. i checked to see what the problem is and found out that my vehicle spit out one of my spark plug and broke the coil. noticed gas was coming out of the hole the plug should be. i checked the web today and there are thousands of complaints from different sites about this same issue. this is a serious matter that needs to be address, i hope you guys will address this matter before someone get hurt or even die due to this issue. thank you and have a wonderful day. *tr

I have experienced the ¿blown spark plug¿ problem with ford¿s triton 5.4 liter engine for a second time. my 2003 ford expedition blew the # 3 spark plug on november 15, 2008. i am the original owner of this vehicle. the original engine was replaced august 22, 2006 with 86k miles because of the same problem at a cost to me of $5,400. this engine has 53k miles and was installed by koons ford of annapolis. although ford accepts no responsibility for this failure, the dealer assured me that ford¿s redesigned v8 engine had resolved this issue. it is time for the ford motor company to take ownership of this problem and at least take care of their customers that have experienced this defect. *tr

My 2003 ford expedition blew the #3 spark plug on august 22, 2006. the triton 5.4 liter engine has 86k+ miles. the dealership informed me that this is a known problem that ford refuses to acknowledge. i have been a loyal ford customer purchasing 12 ford vehicles over the past 32 years. it is time for the ford motor company to take ownership of this problem and at least take care of their customers that have experienced this defect. my replacement cost of the engine was $5,400.00. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving approximately 45 mph, the air bags deployed without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they referred the contact to her insurance agency. the manufacturer stated that they would not inspect the vehicle because the mileage exceeded the warranty. they would not assume any responsibility. the failure and current mileages were 82,000.

At 92,000 about miles the passenger side plug blew out. i put jb. weld around the plug and put it back in the truck. it worked for 3 months and now its done it again. i am now out of work and my wife can't make it to here job because of the truck. so i am looking for a heli coil repair kit. but no way to go and get it i have one truck. so i don't know what to do next. *tr

As i was driving, my vehicle made a loud pop, and then a rattling sound. i immediately pulled to the side of the road, and popped the hood to see what was going on, and noticed that my spark plug had ejected out of the cylinder head. i then had to walk approx 1/2 mile (while i was 8 months pregnant) to call a tow truck to have my vehicle taken to a mechanic. the mechanic reported that the plugs that were in were factory, and informed me that this was a very common problem among fords. the mechanic replaced the plugs with a healing coil, and then informed me that this was not a guaranteed fix, it was more like putting a band aid on the problem, if i wanted to guarantee the issue was fixed, that i would need to replace the head. i opted to replace the plugs because they were considerably cheaper, and about 5 months later, i experienced the same problem again. since i was quite a ways away from the mechanic that had previously worked on it, i took it to a different shop. they fixed the problem by putting an insert in, and charging me an additional $300. *tr

Live in chicago il. (20 minutes outside) and my expedition was left outside. it got cold (48 outside) over night, and my ford was dead in the morning, (dome lights wouldn't even turn on). i jumped it, and noticed that the climate control was inoperable (doesn't even light up). i took it to ford, and they had thought that the unit burned out. cool, i can buy one on e-bay for about $40.00 instead of 326.00 that they quoted me... i left feeling a little better, knowing what the problem was....then something strange started happening... the 4wd high/low is flashing in 1 minute intervals at the same time. the driver seat is adjusting on it's own, while i am driving, and cannot be stopped, leaving me crammed into the dash/steering wheel, the back up aid is not working, when i exit the vehicle the radio stays on, i have to re-open the doors and close them again to turn it off, and i still have the problem with the climate controls. call me stupid, but this sounds a little more indepth than a climate control burning out. after reading countless issues with the expedition (including the cool feature of auto ignite, where it decides to burn it's self to the ground after being parked for 3-5 hours due to electrical fires) i am not sure i am very fond of this truck anymore. i am not encouraged by everyone on this having similar electrical problems, and not having ford be able to identify the problem causes grave concern, seeing how my wife and 3 kids (who are secured in their car seats) are driving in a fire laden death trap, or worse, my wife getting pinned against the steering wheel from the seat going haywire, then hitting another car and the air bag going off.... this is serious, i need you to investigate this a little more closely, please for my family's well being. *tr

My husband's 2003 ford expedition caught on fire. he had been out of the car for about 30 minutes. we heard a loud popping noise and thought nothing of it. we heard another loud popping noise, and went to see what it was. when we got outside there was smoke coming from under the hood. then we saw flames coming from the dashboard. at that point we called 911. the fire department came and put the fire out, and said it was caused by something electrical. there was some sort of short in the wiring. he had taken the car in for repair because the door ajar light stayed on, although there were no doors open. this problem was supposedly fixed by car max. there have been no modifications to the vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while the contact's spouse was driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle struck the driver's side corner of her vehicle. only the passenger side air bag deployed. his wife sustained minor injuries; however, the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 54,000.

My wife was almost to the end of the off ramp to the 210 freeway and heard a loud pop and then an awful noise. it sound like she blew a hole in the exhaust manifold. it turned out to be the #3 spark plug being ejected from the engine. we purchased the vehicle from the dealer and have never changed plugs. we were fortunate that it happened local and not on the road for vacation. the truck was towed and repaired and a tune up down. an expensive day and needless time off work for a problem that seems to due to bad engineering. a tapered spark plug and 1/4 thread lock in the head is not a safe and smart design. a 3/4 thread lock would be much better. *tr

Spark plug blew out of engine head on a 2003 ford expedition with a 5.4l engine the spark plug blew out of the engine head and gasoline were expelled on the engine and exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment. the engine head had to be repaired at a cost of $1,832.48. *tr

Driving along highway 50, outside sacramento at about 65mph in the early evening on 9/21/08 when i heard a loud popping sound and the back end of the truck began to swing out of control. i managed to remain in control and get to the edge of the freeway. when i looked at the tire, the tread from the back driver's side tire was totally gone, but the tire was still inflated. the tread had caused quite a bit of damage to my back panel and bumper assembly. *tr

Today is the second time we have had a spark plug blow out of the cylinder of our ford expedition. the first time it stranded my family in the mountains of southern california in the winter. we are supposed to go away for a weekend trip tomorrow. it cost us 3k the first time and today's quote is about the same. this is very dangerous and unbelievable given the amount of occurrences that nothing is being done. this is bs! ford is digging their own grave and if someone dies due to this happening it will cost them more than money....blood on their hands. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving less than 30 mph, the contact heard a loud pop and assumed that a tire blew out. the vehicle dropped and began to scrape the road surface. she was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road. the vehicle was towed to the service station and it was discovered that the a-arm axle ruptured. the failure and current mileages were less than 111,000. updated 11/17/08 *bf updated 11/18/08. *jb

The # 1 spark plug on my 2003 ford expedition blew out and stripped the threads and broke the coil. *tr

I was driving at about 15 miles an hour and all of a sudden i heard a loud pop. i had to have it towed to a ford dealership. they said that from what i was describing it was a spark plug that blew out of the engine. but since it was almost 5:00 p.m. and they were about to close they wouldn't know anything until they could look at it the next day. i didn't damage the heads but it still cost me over $400.00 to fix it. *tr

I was taking my cousin to the jacksonville airport. i was approximately 25 miles outside of jacksonville when my tire blew out, causing me to loose control of my suv. the suv rollover six or seven times. the tread part of the tire separated from the tire. my air bags did not deploy also. *tr

Original and 2nd ford engine blew. 1st threw a rod, 2nd block cracked and ruined engine due to rapid coolant loss. dealers offered no warranty as both engines blew at 112,000 and 120,000 respectively. this car was very well maintained and received routine recommended service for oil and fluid changes. *tr

First, the door ajar light came on and stayed on. i continued to go around the vehicle opening and shutting the doors and the light remained on. consumer could not start the vehicle since the light came on, and had to get a jump to start it. after a few days of this the battery was finally ruined, and i was forced to buy a new one. i used lubricants to try and clear debris from the door sensors and this worked for 3 months. now it will not work at all. talked to dealer and they want to charge 600 dollars per sensors. nothing wrong with sensor its just dirty. second, the rear ac is making a clicking noise and will not control temperature. i sent it under warranty to the dealership and replaced the ac mechanism, stated "this was a common defect with the vehicle". 5 months later this part went out again and it was no longer under warranty and the dealership would not replace the problem and wanted to charge me over 300 dollars. they apparently replaced the defective part with the same defective part and would repair it again 5 months later!!!. third, the side panels on the expedition exterior started fading at about 20,000 miles. the dealership replaced them under warranty. about 20,000 miles later we noticed they had faded again. we took it to the dealership and they would not replace the defective panels this time because it was know longer under warranty. even though it was another defect replaced with a defective part. forth, the rear passenger exterior door/window trim is bubbling and peeling off. this looks horrible! fifth, the front passenger and font driver window switches that roll down the windows are having issues. i had the motor replaced for the passenger window and it fixed the issue for a little bit. now the passenger can not roll down the window. however the driver can??? please help! i need help with any or all of these issues. i don't know where else to go! *tr

1st occurrence was a side wall bulge combination flat in the front right tire. tire was replaced with new. 2nd most recent occurrence (08-03-2008) was a complete tread separation on the front right tire. driving on interstate 10 for approximately 4 hours from phoenix to los angeles. speed was 65mph to maximize gas consumption in the #2 lane. *tr

I have a rubbing / grinding noise coming from my rear end on my 2003 ford expedition. and as i look on the internet there are 100's of people that are complaining about the same problem. this has to be a known issue with ford and they aren't standing behind there product. *tr

My 2003 ford expedition burst into flames on sunday, june 22 at 5am. the truck hadn't been driven since 7pm the previous evening. while the travis county fire marshall is still finishing up the investigation, all signs point to the faulty cruise control module. my car was gutted, it also totaled the car next to it and most of my garage went up in flames! ford should be required to send out serious recall notices to all owners asap! people are dying... just check out www.flamingfords.info. *tr

My locks have failed on my vehicle due to water intrusion into the fuse module. the passenger door locks will not engage and the rear hatch and window locks will not disengage. dealer service has indicated this is a problem that occurs 2-3 times a year with my make and model vehicle. during a crash the doors to my vehicle could open and subject the occupant to injury. all told this repair will cost over $1000. *tr

Tread separation- continental contitrac suv, p265/70 r17, dot adt6 45ew 2802, 2003 ford expedition, 63,504 miles, all tires had good tread remaining, replaced all tires, left rear quarter panel badly damaged. *tr

I was driving to a ballgame when i heard a loud pop. i pulled over to determine the problem. i opened the hood to notice the #3 spark plug in my 2003 ford expedition 5.4l v8 was flopping around on top of the hood. i had the vehicle towed home. i took my vehicle to the local ford dealership and was told that the entire right side head needed to be replaced from this one spark plug blowout. after doing research on several online websites, forums, and blogs, i have determined this is a major problem with the design of the ford engine. numerous complaints have been made from ford owners about this same problem. *tr

Car would not start on first attempt. ford dealer (ted russell kingston pike) said defective battery which was replaced. problem still persisted. ford dealer (ted russell kingston pike) then said it was a defective fuel pump. went to pep boys kingston pike - they diagnosed defective fuel pump regulator. went to different car dealer location (ted russell parkside drive) - they observed leak of fuel from fuel rail onto exhaust manifold. requested that they hold part for me after replacement. *tr

I was driving my 2003 ford expedition to work this morning and heard a loud "pop" noise, the vehicle began to vibrate and i smelled gas fumes. when i lifted the hood, i immediately noticed that the engine had blown a spark plug. *tr

No warning. engine stop. at least a dozen times.no body at ford will admit there is a problem. *tr

While driving 2003 ford expedition spark plug blew out and truck reduced speed. the incident caused damage to the engine - which required replacement approx. $6,000.00. i asked the downey ford dealer if this was a manufacturing defect? they replied: they did not know although the truck was not on recall. this defect - blown spark plug may cause excessive injury and or death if this were to occur on the freeway. *tr

2nd set of continental contitrac tires on 2003 exp. ford tires continue to go flat on weekly basis. after putting correct lbs of air within 2 days down to less then 10-15lbs 2nd set has been on for less then 18 months. note: 17 inch model it is not listed under tire type note many other complaints regarding tire problem on same model. *tr

While traveling at highway speeds, the engine would quit with no proceeding symptoms or indications. shifting to neutral and trying to re-start would not work. shifting to neutral, turning off the ignition and then turning the key to start did cause a re-start. this problem causes the "service engine soon" light on the dash to light, so a code is being generated. ford is aware of this problem, since it has issued a notice (not a recall) to it's service departments. the repair is the replacement of the alternator wiring harness assembly and reprogramming of the processor. ford has not issued a recall for this very unsafe problem, so the charge for the work is $ 342.64. *tr

2003 expedition 5.4l engine. production date 10-08-02 . having oil leak from right head gasket diagnosed by ford. i believe problem is related to tsb 02-22-7. this should be a recall and repair expenses covered by ford / manufacturer. *tr

December 15, 2007, my 2003 ford expedition's spark plug was blown out. leaving my three kids and myself stranded on the highway. after paying $1,200 to get it fix, on march 9, 2008 the same thing happen. *tr

Driving down tar road when my truck caught the edge of pavement and shoot across the gravel shoulder then caught snowy hillside. vehicle came in contact with several trees. the truck had severe impact totaling the unit . no air bags ever came out. *tr

My 2003 ford expedition had a sudden brake failure while my seventeen year old daughter was driving. luckily she was not hurt when this incident took place. i found the brake reservoir to be completely empty and refilled it immediately. then i discovered the real problem. the rear factory brake lines were constantly rubbing against the rear springs of the car , thus wearing a hole in the brake line. this resulted in rapid loss of brake fluid , which also led to sudden brake failure. this would obviously be a manufacturers defect and i cant imagine why someone at ford didn't see such an obvious problem. *tr

Three of the four original tires on my 2003 ford expedition have had a tread separation failure. the first occurred june 2006 at approximately 36,000 miles. this tire was replaced pro rata at the ford dealership. the second occurred fall of 2007 at 48,000 miles and was also replaced pro rata at the dealership. now a 3rd tire has failed, feb 2008 at approximately 52,000 miles. *tr

There were no symptoms leading up to the failure. my 2003 ford expedition made a load pop noise and then continued to make a loud but muffled popping sound under the hood. i immediately pulled over and shut off the engine. i had the truck towed to my local ford dealership where they diagnosed the problem. the problem was the # 3 spark plug had "backed out" or was "spit out" of the engine head. the estimated repair cost to replace the head was $3,500.00. a less expensive fix of $700 - $800 to rethread the head for the #3 spark plug, but with no guarantee how long it would last. the reason for the complaint is that after having my vehicle repaired i found out through a friend that this was not an isolated incident. after researching online i found that hundreds of people had the same problem with the #3 spark plug. even the service manager at the ford dealership told me it was an issue and a poor design on fords part. however, ford is not taking responsibility for the problem - leaving it's customers with a hefty repair to say the least. i also filed a compliant directly to ford headquarters. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving 50mph, the vehicle began to hesitate after making a loud noise. after describing the symptoms to the dealer via phone, he stated that the failure appeared to be the transmission. the noise is getting progressively worse. the warranty has expired. the dealer is diagnosing the failure today. the current mileage was 93000 and the failure mileage was 92900.

Outside mirror lights and interior lights would not go off after getting out of vehicle and pressing remote lock button. they eventually ran the battery down. this was after a hard rain. a few weeks later the same thing happened only this time, the radio would not turn off (key out of ignition and doors open) the chime kept going off and the battery went dead because i did not disconnect it. i researched online and found this is not uncommon because the windshield leaks, from the factory, and water drips down onto the computer module and fuse box. i checked my fuse box and i did have dripping water in it along with corroded connectors, inside the vehicle, indication long term intrusion of water. this causes all kinds of problems. other owners have reported complete loss of power while driving. upon inspecting my oem windshield i found it completely separated at the top and i could see light between the glass and seal. i now have to buy a new windshield along with fuse block and computer crap. the other problem is that the entire top of the windshield, as mentioned, is not sealed. i have been informed that the windshield integrity is a huge part of the strength of the vehicle and the windshield is used to support the passenger side air bag in case of deployment. i don't have that integrity on my vehicle. this is very unsafe condition and this should be something that ford pays for. *tr

Unexpected side curtain airbags deployed while driving on the highway without any abrupt side movement of the vehicle. these airbags deployed while traveling straight at a constant rate of speed (65mhh) on the highway. this caused a significant explosive noise in the vehicle and resulted in the driver and passenger being disoriented for a few seconds. this occurred in a 2003 ford expedition with 65k miles and no modifications or previous damage on the vehicle. the dealership scanned the vehicle computer which showed the vehicle experienced an impending rollover causing the airbag deployment. the computer malfunctioned and the ford dealership nor ford will repair this damage to the airbags and headliner.*cn

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated that the air bag indicator light was defective for a second time in a two-year period. the light remained illuminated at all times and was noticed while driving 5 mph. the air bags were replaced in february of 2006, but the failure recurred. the dealer stated that the failure was not under warranty and that the contact would have to pay for the repair. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 87,035 and failure mileage was 27,096.

2003 ford expedition with tire failure. consumer states that he saw a piece of his tire bounce off the pavement behind his vehicle. the tread had separated from the rest of the tire. pictures attached. *kb the consumer stated the tire was still inflated. as the consumer continued to drive, the rest of the tread came off and blew out which caused damaged to the vehicle. the consumer stated the tire had a slow leak because of a nail and was repaired 1 year ago, and there had been no problems until this incident. ( continental conti trac tires). *jb

Going in the highway the oil pump just stopped working and the engine was damaged, stopped in the middle which was one of the most dangerous situation i have lived. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while the vehicle was parked, someone used a screwdriver to punch out the key cylinder on the key pad. the thief stole personal items that were left in the vehicle. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 60,000. updated 01-11-08. *kb the thieves gained entrance to the vehicle by pushing the mechanical key pad out. updated 1212/07.

2003 ford expedition with 5.4 liter v8 with approximately 80,000 miles. #3 spark plug blew out of cylinder head. *tr

My 2003 ford expedition is shutting off while i am driving, nearly causing me to lose control and be rear ended. it happens when i least expect it and the dealership is baffled. all their expensive diagnostic equipment can't even track down the issue. so far they have replaced some fuel parts and my fuse box but it still shuts down unexpectedly. i am $900. in the hole already, let alone i am going to have my first grandchild within a week, and i have this tank that shuts down on the middle of the highway. it sounds electrical and i am in fear of catching fire. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the air bag warning indicator light began flashing. the dealer stated that the front air bag sensor was corroded, but could not determine the cause of the failure. the dealer replaced the air bag sensor and the wires. the failure mileage was 62,000 and current mileage was 63,300. updated 12/12/07 *bf the driver's seat belt was twisted. updated.

A lady pulled out in front of our 2003 ford expedition causing an automobile accident. the day was clear, the weather was warm. my wife hit her monte carlo doing approximately 45 mph. after hitting the ladies car, both vehicles went off the road into the trees. our car hit a rather large pine tree. with both of these major impacts, totaling both cars, none of the air bags deployed, and my wife's seat belt failed to lock. the front of our car was hit on both the front right and front left corners. we are depending and paying for these safety, it is not acceptable that they don't operate when needed. photos are available. *jb

I have a 2003 ford expedition that has surface rust on the engine intake cowling. the dealership says that under ford's rust warranty only rust through issues are covered. this seems to be a common issue with this vehicle. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving 70 mph, the entire vehicle began to jerk and ride roughly. the contact stated that the service engine light illuminated. she pulled over and turned off the vehicle. she restarted the vehicle and drove to the ford dealer. the dealer performed an ids diagnostic and pinpoint test and discovered that a cylinder misfired on cylinder number 4. the dealer replaced the ignition coil and spark plug assembly. the current mileage was 74,800 and failure mileage was 74,776.

I was in a mva on june 29, 2007. i hit several trees and went down a large embankment. neither air bag deployed. i had severe frontal damage and driver damage. the vehicle was totaled. the vehicle was a 2003 ford expedition xlt. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the vehicle has continental contitrac tires, size lt275/65r18. while driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise. the contact looked in the rear view mirror and noticed that the tread separated from the passenger side rear tire. he attempted to drive to a fuel station when the tire completely blew out. the failure bent the fender of the vehicle. the tire has since been repaired. the dot number was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 40,000.

2003 ford expedition fire, started near the brake master cylinder, vehicle was a total loss. the vehicle was running at the time with no one in it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the vehicle has continental contitrac aw tires (size p27560r17). one year after purchasing the tires, the contact noticed an air bubble on the rear passenger side tire. she returned to the store and exchanged the failed tire. a few months later, she noticed an air bubble on the rear driver side tire. a sales representative from wal-mart stated that the entire batch of tires was defective. the contact replaced the rear passenger side tire with a goodyear tire. while driving approximately 75 mph, the rear passenger side tire blew out and all of the cables were exposed. the contact believes that the tires are unsafe. the dot number, vin, engine size, # of cylinders, and failure mileage were unknown. the current mileage is 97,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving 80 mph, the vehicle caught fire under the hood. the contact stated that the air conditioning shut off and the blower produced warm air before the fire occurred. he smelled something burning and he shut down the engine completely. the contact then noticed smoke coming from the defroster vent under the windshield. the state police and fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed from the scene. the vin, purchase date, and engine size were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 95,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving 45 mph, the bridgestone dueler at 840 tire blew out on the rear passenger side. the tire began to smoke and melt. the contact is currently driving on the spare tire. the dealer was notified and advised her to call the tire manufacturer. bridgestone stated that they will not repair or replace the tire. the tire size is p265/70r17. currently, the tire is still not repaired. the contact has photos available. the fuel system, powertrain, and dot number were unknown. the current mileage is 60,625 and failure mileage was 60,620.

Vehicle underwent normal driving. 2. suddenly upon starting the vehicle a loud popping noise from the engine compartment was heard. there was loss of power, and would continue whenever the engine started. the odor of gasoline and oil was emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle had to be immediately brought into a ford dealership. instead of replacing the entire head as required by ford , helicoil, spark plug, and ignition coil had to be installed by the dealership. *ak

64000 on 2003 ford expedition blew the #2 plug while traveling at highway speed and cruise control on. had a hela coil put in. contacted the dealer, no response, 2 weeks later 68000 blew the #3 plug sitting at a traffic light again had a hela coil repair. again no help from the dealer, and told there was no open recall on that motor . i am filing a complaint with the attorney generals office in minnesota. both repairs were done at a different ford dealership, they stated replacing the head wa s the correct fix, but ford allowed them to do hela coils, but imagine that, they won't warranty it !! *ak

Clutch failed, causing the tires to produce a grinding noise when turning. this problem was noticed, by me, while still under warranty, but i thought it was just systematic of the vehicle until passengers noticed and eventually it got so bad that it felt like a very unsafe and serious problem. dealer is charging $1600 half of which is parts. next week when i get the vehicle back, will determine if i am keeping the car or have lost confidence in the safety or future problems. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving approximately 50 mph in dry conditions, both rear tires lost their tread. the contact was able to avoid a crash, but the vehicle sustained damage from the tread separation. the tire shop stated that the failure was normal. on june 5, 2007, the contact experienced the same tire failure with the rear replacement tires. the driving speed and road conditions were also the same. the tires were continental contitrac aw (p27560r17), which were recalled under notice # 02t012000 (tires:tread/belt) on november 21, 2005. the contact has pictures along with the tire to send. the current and failure mileages were 50,000. the consumer provided a copy of the estimate for repairs, multiple pictures of the problematic tires, and also a copy of the recall for pertaining to the defect of the tires. updated 08/06/07 *tr

On april 13, 2007 my 2003 ford expedition with the 5.4 liter triton engine blew out the #3 spark plug destroying the threads and requiring a total head replacement. the cost of this repair, in spite of the fact i purchased the extended warranty, was $3655.22. upon further research i have found that apparently this is a very common occurrence affecting thousands of ford owners. *tr

Alternator failed at 55,000 miles, seems a bit early for this to happen. replaced with new, battery light and check charging system warning will not go off. both alt and battery tested fine on analyzer. *tr

Side view mirrors fail to return to proper position after using reverse aid. mirrors often tilt too high, too low, etc. and max out creating bad clicking as if they are still trying to tilt past furthest point. have to reset manually on each side every time. happens 9 out of 10 times used, and has been happening since purchase. ford says there is no fix to this problem, and has not heard of the issue much, even though you can find hundreds or thousands of this type of complaint on websites such as this and others. *tr

On march 13, 2007, our 2003 ford expedition had a tread separation tire failure. we were pulling a travel trailer and both vehicles rolled over twice. the tires were original equipment continental tires. two of the four passengers were injured enough to require emergency room treatment. one was airlifted to the hospital, the other driven to the hospital. both were treated nad released the same day. continental tires are dangerous and should not have been on this vehicle based on the tire recalls that have occurrred. i was unaware of any safety problems with continental tires.*ak

Rear hatchback paint bubbling for the second time. it was repainted after 1 year and now is doing the same thing.*ak

Wife was driving the 2003 ford expedition with 73000 miles on it when loud popping noise was heard, upon examination sparkplug was found to have been ejected from the engine block repair at closest ford dealer was $3000. *ak

Tl*-the contact stated that while researching the service bulletin on the nhtsa website, he noticed that there was a bulletin on the 2003 ford expedition. the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition with the current mileage of 40,000. the contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle had a vibration of the clutch slip differential.*ak

Rear heating/ac air blend door actuator has failed. a drive gear inside the actuator has stripped and is missing two teeth. upon further investigation it appears that the manual temperature control causes the actuator to reach one end of it's internal travel limit prematurely, straining the internal gear drive. also, the air blend door travel limits are reached before the actuator limits, straining the internal gear drive further at both ends of travel. the two issues cause the effective rotation range of the manual temperature control to be reduced from 300 degrees of rotation to 135 degrees of rotation, and any positioning of the control outside the effective range strains and strips the gears of the blend door actuator.

The vehicle would randomly fail to start over a period of 2 months, usually in the morning. all lights, gauges, radio, and heater would work, but the engine would not crank. after turning the key 4-5 times, it would eventually start. one time, nothing worked and had to jump start the battery. i replaced the battery and 1 week later, it did not turn over again at all, but everything else was working. i let it sit, and tried it later in the day, of which it started right away. i took it to the dealer and they tested it. they had the problem happen twice on the first day and determined the cause to be the starter terminal wiring pigtail was corroded, and they replaced it with a new one. *jb

Engine failure on my 2003 ford expedition having a 5.4 liter triton v8 engine. number 2 spark plug was blown out and the cost to repair is $3000. ford has known of this issue for some time but will not accept blame. the number of threads to hold the spark plugs is too few. *nm

I have a 2003 ford expedition and i have the automatic mirrors that rotate in and down when the vehicle is put into reverse. when i purchased the vehicle, the right mirror would continue to move in and down when the vehicle was put into reverse. when the vehicle was placed in drive the mirror was suppose to go back to the pre-sert position but it would not. the problem was fixed when i picked up the vehicle. about a year later the same problem recurred and the dealer replaced both lt and rt mirror motors. now the problem has recurred again with little difference. now when i unlock the doors with the remote both the left and right side mirrors rotate in and down as if the vehicle is in reverse but that is even before the doors ar open. when the vehicle is started neither mirror will go back to the pre-set positions. so now before i can drive the vehicle i have to adjust each mirror. this problem happens each time the vehicle is unlocked with the remote. if i use the key to unlock the left door the mirrors stay at the pre-set position until i place the vehicle in reverse but the mirrors will not move back to the pre-set position after going to the drive position. with the mirrors in the automatic reverse position, neither will go back to the pre-set position. after turning off the automatic reverse on the message center computer, both mirrors will still drive to the in and down position when the vehicle is unlocked and both have to be set again before driving. *jb

I have a 2003 ford expedition and i have the automatic mirrors that rotate in and down when the vehicle is put into reverse. when i purchased the vehicle, the right mirror would continue to move in and down when the vehicle was put into reverse. when the vehicle was placed in drive the mirror was suppose to go back to the pre-sert position but it would not. the problem was fixed when i picked up the vehicle. about a year later the same problem recurred and the dealer replaced both lt and rt mirror motors. now the problem has recurred again with a little difference. now when i unlock the doors with the remote both the left and right side mirrors rotate in and down as if the vehicle is in reverse but that is even before the doors ar open. when the vehicle is started neither mirror will go back to the pre-set positions. so now before i can drive the vehicle i have to adjust each mirror. this problem happens each time the vehicle is unlocked with the remote. if i use the key to unlock the left door the mirrors stay at the pre=set position until i place the vehicle in reverse but the mirrors will not move back to the pre-set position after going to the drive position. with the mirrors in the automatic reverse position, neither will go back to the pre-set position. after turning off the automatic reverse on the message center computer, both mirrors will still drive to the in and down position when the vehicle is unlocked and both have to be set again before driving. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. while driving at 50 mph the cruise control began making a grinding noise and the vehicle lost power. the vehicle was towed. the contact was concerned about the safety risk after viewing a news report related to the cruise control.*ak

Rear view mirrors fail to return to correct position after backing up causing a driving hazard. this has been an on-going problems since purchasing this vehicle - new in 2003. dealer has looked at it and stated they could not duplicate the problem and no service bulletins existed as of march 2006. other intermittent electrical problems exist - 1. passenger side rear door - automatic lock doesn't always operate. 2. interior lights stay on as if a door has been left open, even when all doors and hatches have been checked to ensure they are completely closed. *nm

While driving along i suddenly heard a loud 'bang'. thinking it must be a flat tire i pulled over to inspect my tires. after i found no issues with my tires, i noticed that the noise was in fact coming from my engine which also smelled as if something was burning. after having the vehicle towed to be inspected, i was advised that the aluminum around the spark plug had melted and i needed a new head replaced which will cost over 3000 dollars. they initially thought the spark plug had ejected. what will it take to have ford stand behind their vehicles? *jb

Driving normally. #3 spark plug blew out damaging ignition coil and ruining threads. this seems to be a frequent problem with these ford truck engines.

Tl*- the contact was driving on the highway at 75 mph. simultaneously the airbags on the right front and rear side door, as well as, the left front door and rear front door deployed. before incident contact did not have any prior notification regarding his airbags. he did get a warning light regarding his airbags after the incident. if needed contact can provide pictures of hid deployed airbags

Rotors needing to be replaced at low mileage on ford expedition 2003- or newer and 2004 ford f150's 2003 or newer. *jb

Ford expedition 2003 xlt, 53700 miles, continental contitrac suv tires, tread separation on left rear tire, damage to the wheel well area, replaced all 5 orig. tires with michelin tires for about $1.000.00, kept all tires. managed to stop car before roll over. no recall received from ford. what should i do?*jb

My wife and i were involved in a direct frontal accident in our 2003 ford expedition on dec. 1, 2006 and our air bags did not deploy. this was a relatively high speed accident. i spoke with a representative of ford and their response was they would give me a written response within 10 days. i told them that i was unsure if my auto was repairable but if it was i had no confidence in the current airbag system and felt it should be replaced. *jb

2003 ford expedition lost all power and almost got rear ended. *kb ***nar*** the vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and was almost involved in a head on collision. the vehicle finally stopped and was able to be restarted and driven to the consumer's home. the next day the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem and returned the vehicle to the consumer. about a week later the vehicle stalled again without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer a left for a few days so they could try to duplicate the problem. unfortunately they were unable to and the vehicle was again returned to the consumer. the primary driver of the vehicle no longer felt safe driving the car especially since she transported her children in it. the consumer read somewhere that the wiring harness was the caused of the problem. the consumer told the dealer of his findings but they were not interested. they told him that the could not fix it unless they found the problem. *nm

I kept feeling a "slipping feeling" in the rear of my 2003 ford expedition. like a gear and notches of the gear were not lining up properly to inter-lock and turn. it would feel like a jumping, slipping. i took it local dealership, they replaced the rear clutches. since that time, it has been in two different dealerships in less than a year and the rear clutches have been replaced five times and now i am about to take in for number six. *nm

On august 26,2006 took my suv to dealer to have it checked out because the front end was shaking really bad. was told that it needed to have front and rear rotors replaced had another dealer check out only need front rotors replaced had them replaced. on sept 8, 2006 took back to dealer because i heard a whinning noise thought it was the power steering fluid low. it checked out okay dealer check it and was informed that the power steering pump was bad had it replace. picked up my suv and it was still making the same noise. was told to drive for two weeks to let air bleed out line and bring back in two weeks call them to let them know that the noise was still there took to dealer. nothing was done about it. call the ford customer service line and mailed them a letter about what was going on. they told me to take my suv to another ford dealer did that was told that the power steering pump was bad that i had put on in aug. and that something was causing them to go bad. the steering rack is the problem. i call the dealer where i've all of my work done on my suv and talk to the general manager. he was rude and hung up in my face i call back i'm going to take my suv to them tomorrow oct 27,2006 and see if we can come to terms to get my suv fix. but i've see many complaints about the same problem that 'm having. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle completely stalled without warning and there were no lights illuminated. each time the vehicle was restarted, it stalled again. an independent mechanic was contacted, and determined the battery needed to be replaced. because the alternator was not charging the battery, the alternator had to be replaced. after both replacements, and checking the fuses, the battery light illuminated indicating the problem was repaired. not too long after, the problem recurred. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined that the wiring harness was corroded. the part was unavailable at the dealer therefore the vehicle was taken to another service dealer who installed a new wiring harness. the manufacturer was not notified.

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 65 mph on normal road conditions, a loud popping sound was heard. the contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and had it towed to a local dealer. upon examination, it was determined that the spark plugs blew due to inadequate engine design of the threading. the vehicle was not included in a recall due to the vin. the dealer replaced the spark plugs and threading. the contact encountered similar complaints about the engine and engine cooling:engine that related to the contact's issue.

Vehicle was brought into ford dealer for a "tapping noise" in engine area.. dealer ran a test and found nothing wrong. several days later engine starting making popping noises and was unable to drive vehicle due to engine not operating properly..same dealer towed to their facility and said spark plug in #3 cylinder came loose and was ejected and damaged the head. they want $3k to repair this...vehicle has 75k miles with no more warranty. *jb

Gas pedal stuck while under acceleration. while accelerating from a stop light the gas pedal stuck wide open. managed to get to parking lot while holding brakes to the floor. after several kicks the pedal came unstuck. took truck to ford dealer where the service department found that the throttle body sticking due to a shifting in the linkage and carbon build up inside of throttle body. dealer replaced part #'s 3l1z9e926 & f65z9e936 and performed flush of upper plenum with bg induction service. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated there was rust appearing on the liftgate under the handle and between the window and the door. it appeared to be bubbling and rust formed. the vehicle was taken to a independent service shop for regular maintenance when the rust was observed. the dealer indicated that the rust may be due to water captured between the window and the structure of the door. *ak

Dt*: the consumer exited the driver's seat, left the front door open and opened the back door to place some items in the back. unaware her 5 year old daughter had climbed over the front seat and sat in the driver¿s seat facing the open door, the consumer opened the back door farther to exit and then shut the door. when she shut the door the child's hand was caught in the door, her left hand ring finger was crushed, almost severed by the hinge that hooks the door to the vehicle. when the consumer opened the door it crushed her finger and when the consumer closed the door it released her finger. *nm

Purchased a 2003 ford expedition about 2 months ago, since then drivers side window regulator was replaced. week and half ago, passengers fwd inoperative, yesterday, drivers side inoperative. when first one was fixed. technician said it was a big problem. the regulator cables bind up. he said bad design. still waiting for my appointment to repair the other 2 windows. when these windows fail. they are either stuck up, or down. resulting in a safety issue in floods or water, or heat issues if the windows cannot be rolled down. not to mention, emergency escape issues. looking on the internet, i have found many websites with archived forums with many people complaining of the same situation. *nm

Clutch plate and pinion gear is faulty and ford motor company does not want take full responsibility for the problem. *nm

My brakes began to squeal around 50k. this is the first brake servicing required on this vehicle. i was told by a number of mechanics that the front rotors needed to be replaced because they were worn down too much. i was surprised about this and found that this is a very well known and common problem with the 2003 ford expeditions. apparently, these rotors are not "defective" in material or workmanship otherwise there would be a recall. this is a prime example of poor design and engineering. it is completely ridiculous to expect anyone to believe it is normal to replace brake rotors on each brake pad change. i have bought american made vehicles my entire life. i was always told that the foreign cars were junk and cost a lot of money to maintain. over the years i have spent much money and time repairing my american made cars. i had bought the cheapest car i could find back in 2000. a hyundai elantra. i have had zero problems. not a single one. the mileage is over 100k and i haven't even needed to change the brake pads. this car was the absolute cheapest car i could find on the market in 2000. i will take this as an illustration of how poorly the ford line of products are either designed or backed up by the manufacturer. *jb

My 2003 expedition had a crack in the overhead console when i purchased it used in 2004. i didn't see it at the time of purchase and didn't think that much of it when i did discover the crack. in the past year and a half the console has simply cracked apart and the plastic is very brittle. i've glued it a number of times but it keeps cracking apart in different places. i've called the parts department at my local ford dealer and they tell me that i cannot purchase the housing for the overhead console separately. therefore, i must purchase an entire new console package including the lights, switch, etc. according to the dealer, this part will cost me approximately $450.00 not including any installation labor. i don't need the lights, switch, mirror, etc., because those parts are all functional and fine. all i need is the housing. the part cant be worth more than $10.00, especially when you consider how easily it broke into pieces. i don't know if this problem is prevalent in other expeditions, but i should not be forced to pay over $500.00 (parts and labor) for a small, cheap piece of plastic. *nm

We own a 2003 ford expedition. the child-lock on driver side stays in the locked position and the door has to be manually opened from exterior. the same door will only lock manually and not by automation. causing my children not to want to sit by that door out of fear of not being able to get out in an emergency. *jb

1.) i was just driving the vehicle and the spark plug blew out of the engine. 2.) i have a 2003 ford expedition 5.4 l triton v8 with 78,000 miles and the spark plug blow out of the engine. 3.) a ford dealer is replacing the head on my expedition, cost $3000. *jb

I bought this vehicle from joe myers ford on 12/22/04. i had many problems with the salesperson who is jerry delgado. he lied to me. joe told me that i was going to make a certain payment and reality i ended making another payment. he also put all these different insurances that i didn't ask for or was asked to if i wanted. i tried to cancel the but they didn't want to. the salesperson was no help at all. he didn't explain to me everything that was needed to explain like how long i was going to be paying for the suv. *jb

Coil pack went out on my 2003 ford expedition @ 36,200 miles, 200 miles out of warranty. dealer would not make exception and cover. *nm

The brakes on the 2003 expedition isn't designed to hold the heavy weight of the expedition. this cause the brakes to need to be replaced numerous times. ford needs to recall the brakes and put bigger brake pads in them. i have had to even replace them metal to metal in the front 7 times in 3 years and under 45,000 miles. i even had to replace the master cylinder due to leakage at 45,000 miles. also due to electronic problems i have had i was unable to lock the suv and had the alarm sound because of it and windows don't go up and down correctly. *jb

2003 expedition relay junction box burned. *ts ***nar*** the vehicle stalled while being driven. the problem was diagnosed as a relay problem and replaced the relay. after repair the vehicle would not shift into overdrive. the dealer performed diagnostic test which determined that the junction had melted. the junction box was replaced but the vehicle still had no overdrive nor third gear. the dealer removed the transmission pan and found internal transmission damage. the consumer feels that the transmission was destroy when the junction box burned out. the consumer has the burned junction box in his possession. prior to this failed the vehicle alternator had to be replaced. *nm

After my 100,000 mile service which included a spark plug change, two spark plugs blew out, causing damage to the cylinder head and major repair cost. *jb

While traveling at highway speeds, the engine would quit with no proceeding symptoms or indications. shifting to neutral and trying to re-start would not work. shifting to neutral, turning off the ignition and then turning the key to start did cause a re-start. this problem causes the "service engine soon" light on the dash to light, so a code is being generated. ford is aware of this problem, since it has issued a notice (not a recall) to it's service departments. the repair is the replacement of a wiring harness and reprogramming of the processor. ford has not issued a recall for this very unsafe problem, so the charge for the work is $ 358.18. *nm

2003 expedition leaked water into headlights causing it to fail. seat brackets rusted caused by water leaks and door rattled. *ts the dealer was aware that there was body seal problem. *jb

Fuel pump could not maintain proper fuel pressure. when it was replaced, dealership service dept. discovered neck on fuel tank was warped where fuel pump connects to fuel tank. evidence of fuel leak due to this problem was discovered. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was stopped with the brake pedal depressed and the rpm's surged to 6000. the vehicle was put in park and the engine returned to normal. the vehicle has not been to a dealership.

2003 expedition headlight failed four different times due to water leakage. heat brackets rusted due to water leakage. *ts the consumer stated that ford was aware of the body seal problem with the vehicle, but didn't issue a recall. the dealer tried to fix the problem six times with no success. the drivers side door rattled. *jb

I own a 2003 ford expedition that has been giving me problems since day one. i have had several electrical problems with the vehicle causing the lights to remain on at all times and my battery to run down twice. the doors all seem to lock and unlock only when they want to and the most recent of my complaints is the rear passenger door has begun opening on its own while being driven. my 10 month old daughter and i were out shopping at a local shopping center a few weeks ago and while making a turn and preparing to park in a space the rear passenger door flung completely open. i was stunned. my daughter luckily was safely belted in her car seat in the middle seat. i shudder to think what could have happened if my other two children had of been with me at the time and had been sitting by that door which my 5 year old usually does on a daily basis. i contacted ford motor company and they told me to have it evaluated by a ford dealership which i did and it was proven to be a faulty latch and switch. i was told that there was no more warranty on the vehicle and that no extended warranty would cover it. it is considered to be normal wear and tear. i have owned the vehicle less than 3 years and i don't understand how a faulty latch and switch could end up being my fault. i have authorized the dealership to repair needless to say it is not worth the safety of my children, but i am still unsure how a faulty part is deemed the responsibility of the consumer. i have had several switches fixed for two other doors while under warranty but the problem just seems to be continuing. the total amount of the repair will run me $257.00. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph in snow, while changing lanes the vehicle hit a tree head on, the frontal airbags did not deploy and the front and rear seat belts failed. this occurred without warning and pictures were taken at the scene. the driver and passenger received minor injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle sustained body damage and was towed to an independent repair shop however no repairs were made. the manufacturer was contacted. contact was seeking from ford the reassurance of safety . he wants ford to ton inspect the vehicle and determine why the air bags did not work. the impact wa shard enough to trigger them. the reason given to the consumer was that the sensor was not hit hard enough. wants the dealer to be more forthright with contact and tell him the truth. *ak

Have a ford expedition. the 2nd row, middle seat will not stay in a locked upright position. notified ford, as this is a serious safety infraction. any child or adult could be seriously harmed in the event of an accident, as the seat would collapse forward. ford claims the part which controls the latching of the seat into an upright position (known as a seat handle release) is trim and therefore uncovered by warranty. this is not an issue of fixing a door handle or a cracked piece of plastic, but to correct a safety concern that could cause damage in the event of an accident. repeated phone calls to ford has yielded no results and while the ford employees i spoke with concur that the issue is a safety concern, they are unwilling to re-categorize the part or allow the part to be covered under warranty. *nm

On january 18, 2006 i was driving my 2003 ford expedition with a 5.4l triton v8. just south of chicago the engine blew a spark plug from the #5 cylinder. ford wants $4500 to repair and seems to believe that there is no known problem. this could have resulted in fire since the plug was out of the engine and the injector was still firing putting raw gas in the cylinder. i could smell the gas. if it had spilled out onto the engine, a fire could result. ford has no interest in repairing this problem. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the electric windows in the vehicle work intermittently. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealership for inspection. *nm updated 2/9/2006 - *nm

Running about 50 mph and sidewall blew out on tire continental tire. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to change gears the gear shifter broke. the engine was idling when the shifter broke. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. upon inspection the dealer determined the gear shifter was defective. the entire steering column was replaced. updated 3/10/2006 - *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the airbag warning light intermittently illuminated. the first time the airbag light illuminated was while driving, the vehicle lost power, and the engine locked , and would not start. the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer. the dealer replaced an unknown fuse. although the vehicle did not suffer another loss of power as stated before the airbag warning light continued to illuminate. the vehicle was returned to the dealer, who replaced the airbag warning light as well as the frontal airbags. the dealer suggested there was no danger and the vehicle was safe to drive, however the airbag warning light continued to illuminate. the vehicle is currently at the dealership where the dealer plans to replace the wiring harness.*ak

This complaint is in reference to a mechanical problem i had with my 2003 ford expedition. while driving on interstate i-90 near boston, ma, the engine ejected a spark plug from the head casing of my motor (third plug on the passenger side). when the plug ejected, it took with it all of the threads in the casing, resulting in significant damage to the head. this happened very suddenly, and resulted in a dramatic reduction in vehicle performance - which nearly caused a vehicle crash on the highway. i was stranded on the massachusetts turnpike for some time and had to have the vehicle towed. much to my surprise, my mechanic indicated that this was the 4th expedition he had seen this year with this damage to the exact same plug casing - in his mind clearly a defect given that these were all relatively new vehicles without significant mileage on them. i called ford on this - but they claimed this was not a common problem (i did not believe them). my repair costs for this were over $2,000. subsequent review of your website indicates that a class action lawsuit has been filed by several persons in california claiming to have incurred the same type of damage. it appears as though this is on your radar screen, but i would like to formally submit this request that this be looked into on my behalf as well as for others who i'm sure this has happened to already - but are not aware that this may be a widespread defect/safety issue. *jb

Dt: the contact stated the driver's side rear tire came apart on the tread. this happened while driving on the interstate at 70 mph. it pulled off the bottom part of the truck, and did damage to the bumper and paint damage to the door. the vehicle was pulled over and a mechanic had to be called to change the tire. the tire still had air, just the tread was coming off. the tire was taken to the dealership, but they state it was not covered under the warranty. *ak

I was involved in a head-on accident on 9/29/05. my 2003 expedition has been totaled by my insurance. the passenger side air bag deployed but the driver's side did not deploy. the point of impact was the front center of the car with the majority of the damage to the front driver's side. i have made 3 separate phone calls to ford's complaint department, as of today no return calls from ford have been received. *jb

Consumer is having problems with air condition making noise, power windows only lower, radio volume gets louder when accelerating seat control buttons are inoperable. *ts water leaked from the sunroof, even though it was closed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 3 separate occasions due to brake and rotor noise. the consumer experienced lack of power when attempting to accelerate. the consumer was unable to hear the radio separately when the dvd was playing. *jb

Dt: contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. the contact stated while driving he noticed a slight vibration around 72 mph. the dealership could not verify that this was happening. the consumer did have the tires rotated and the vehicle realigned. the contact's wife was driving and the vibration was so bad that it did cause injury to her wrists. about 6-8 months later there was had a defective tire on the rear passenger's side, but this had been rotated from the front. the service invoice stated that the tire has hop-in-tire, and was out of round. the tire manufacturer stated if it was a defect in the tire. they would not replace or reimburse the consumer because there were too many miles on the tire. *ak *nm

The rotors have been constantly warping. the rotors were machined at 24985, 35498 and 40520 miles. the dealership told me this will be the last time the rotors can be turned and new rotors will have to be purchased if/when they warped again. does not seem normal for the rotors to be turned every 5000 to 10000 miles. 8jb

2003 ford expedition window rolled up on consumer's hand.*mr *jb

2003 ford expedition headlights are too dim to drive safely. husband has returned vehicle to ford dealer and had them checked, not long after we bought it new. service dept says headlights are fine. both my husband and i feel that it is a safety hazard to drive with the dims on, because we can't see far enough in front of us. the brghts are fine, just the dims seem to be faulty. the headlights were like that when the car was brand new, so it isn't something that started deteriorating with age. husband thought maybe they were out of adjustment, and had them checked, but was told they were fine. we own a ford econoline van and a ford f-150 pickup and both of the other ford vehicles have much better visibility than our 2003 expedition. due to mountain driving in a rural area in northern california, we have to be able to see far enough in front of us to avoid hitting animals. the headlights are not bright enough to see far enough in front of us to avoid rocks in the road or even deer. please investigate this because it is a very serious problem when night driving here. i am adding a number in the field (number of failures) that really isn't accurate because the headlights have been this way since the car was purchased.

Braking system degredation, all four brake pads and rotors need to be replaced at 27k miles. during the first week of driving the new vehicle i noticed that the braking system performed worse than the 2000 expedition i had just traded in. after explaining this to the dealer, they decided to replace all four brake pads and rotors during the first month of ownership. after a rountine maintanence at 26k miles, i was told that the brake pads had 10% life left and all four rotors needed to be replaced. the rotors were beyond specifications for turning. i returned to the dealer and they explained to me that the warranty will not cover this work and that i would have to pay for the replacement. i am afraid that i may not be able to avoid an accident due to possible total brake failure. the dealer and maker said it's a maintanence issue and i am responsible for it's replacement. i have heard of other people having the same problem with the 2003 expedition and have found several complaints on the internet with the same issue.

Dt: 2003 ford expedition. the consumer stated the rotors created a huge safety hazard . the brakes were made of hard metal, and the rotors were made of soft metal which wore them down. there were no brake problems prior to finding this defect. the vehicle has 50,000 miles on it, and was taken to dealer for regular maintenance to the brakes. the dealership refused to let the consumer take the vehicle until the rotors were replaced. they had never been turned. the rotors were replaced. the rotors were wore out below specification. this happened a month ago. the consumer contacted ford, and they contacted the dealership. a regional director was to inspect the problem. they did not contact the consumer, he called them, and they told him his claim was denied.*ak

2003 expedition xlt front door locks, pinch the my arm , with my arm resting on the window ledge, the door locks engage as the vehicle begins to move.......the pinch is so severe that is leaves a bruise for several days

On the 15th of july i was in an accident with a ford taurus which failed to yield a left turn in front of me. i was driving a 2003 ford expedition through an intersection at approximately 30 mph. as the taurus executed the turn i proceeded to hit his front passenger quarter panel, the impact of which mainly to my front driver's side. the passenger airbag deployed however the driver's side did not. there were no injuries involved, however had this been a higher rate of speed the outcome could have been much worse. at present, i am trying to contact ford motor co. to determine why my airbag failed to deploy and they have yet to call me back. the vehicle itself has $10k worth of damages not to include fixing the driver side airbag. *jb

2003 ford expedition developed problems with the brake equipment.***no answer required***. *mr the front brake rotors were completely worn down. *sc

Dt: vehicle was involved in a front impact collision while driving approximately 65 mph and rolled over. upon impact neither air bag deployed. the consumer did not contact dealer. *ak

Dt: orange wire under the third row seat, this wire started smoking. we left the car. this wire burned into. flames were coming out from under the seat, and it smoked up the vehicle. parked the car, and the car had not been moved since. this happened 6:30 pm, and all the dealerships were closed. *ak

We had excessive brake dust and then at 29,000 miles when we would turn right it began squeeking. we took it to the dealer and they stated we needed brake pads (first time changing and they were not even to the metal clip) and that the rotors needed to be replaced because they were wore down below the saftey level. dealer made many excuses like tire size, rims (they sale exact rims at dealer) and finally stated they did not know. when contacting ford customer care rep stated that it is too soon to change but that the regional manager said it is maintance issue and that we must pay for them. they state that technical bulletin (which they have on pads and rotors) are not recalls so even if they know they have a problem the consumer has to pay the price until they are forced to do an official recall. this is unfair and needs to be changed!!!!!!

Dt: contact states while vehicle was parked and locked with the emergency brake in place there was a popping noise that came from the vehicle, and then vehicle started rolling down the driveway, crashing into another person's home. this information was cited in the police report. *ak

On december 9, 2004, i delivered my 2003 ford expedition to the aspen tire and auto center in castle rock, co for the brake repairs upon completion of the 30,000 mile service at the medved ford dealership in castle rock, co. i had reported to ford that the brakes began squeaking that morning and continued to squeak for several seconds after the brake pedal was released. ford advised it needed new front brake pads, but i opted to take it elsewhere for the repairs. i immediately dropped the vehicle off at the aspen tire and auto center, 4978 front street, castle rock, co 80104 after medved completed the initial work. when the aspen tire and auto service technicians examined the brake system, they reported to me that both rotors were unevenly worn and warped. additionally, the left caliper was not releasing properly. i was in the vicinity and was able to inspect the entire brake system in their service center. the aspen tire and auto center brought the right rotor to minimum safety specifications, but was unable to salvage the left rotor. their technicians cleaned the brake system, which allowed both calipers to perform normally. both rotors had to be replaced. as a ford owner for the past eight years, i never experienced such a significant and unsafe deterioration of a braking system. if the repairs to the rotors and calipers had not been addressed, the vehicle would not have been able to deliver optimal braking performance, endangering the lives of my family, other motorist, and myself. this vehicle never performed any driving activities that would greatly alter the normal wear on the braking system. it is used primarily as a transport vehicle to and from work, on a relatively even driving surface. there is no justifiable reason why this vehicle experienced these problems with only 33,131 miles. i have spoken to other ford expedition owners who have experienced identical problems with the front brakes on their vehicles.

Dt: contact states: has a 2003 ford expedition, which is one of the ones cited in the report from cnn on thursday june 16, 2005 about the cruise control switch. she is going to call ford to see about getting it replaced. she has 4 small children, and she car pools with small children all of the time.. she wants to file a complaint with nhtsa.*ak

Consumer was injured on the 2003 ford expedition while opening the rear window.*mr the consumer broke his left fourth finger on his left hand tore the ligament from his finger and caused damaged to his wrist just by opening the window. the window was designed to capture one's finger like a bottle opener. it was not angled out as to release. the window has pressure assist cylinders which that and a little wind caused the accident. *jb

Only one of 4 original equipment tires on a 2003 ford expedition had execssive and unsafe wear ( feathering) on the inside tread of a tire after 23,000 miles . the tires were rotated every 4000 miles. manufacturer refused to adjust the tire. ford refused to adjust the tire. photos avaialable upon request.

I bought it with about 21000 miles at around 30000 i replaced the pads at a ford dealer because of the wear and sever brake dust i also had the rotors turned, it now has 53000 miles and i have had to turn the rotors about every 10000 miles because the shaking in the steering wheel gets so bad when braking

2003 ford expedition experiencing problems with the brake equipment. *mr there were significant escalating problems with the brakes including dusting, difficulty stopping particularly from higher speeds and chatter sounds. the problem was said to be due to overheating of the original pads. the problem was so bad that the rotors were welded to the rims. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc

Dt: the drivers side tie rod has broken twice. both times was without warning. the dealer has fixed it once and now it is back to the dealer for the second time for same problem. the manufacturer took information from the consumer, but she has not heard back from them. *jb passenger side rear window does not go down from master switch. door ajar light does not go off. left front ball joint separated, then vehicle hit sign. lower control arm broken, upper ball joint bad, spindle broken sway bar link broken, cv boot torn and axle pulled out of front differential. tie rod end on left side broken and vacuum hub cracked on spindle and tire and rim damaged. also fender liner ripped out. spindle, upper control arm, lower control arm, cv boot replaced. clip for axle vacuum hub and wheel and tire, removed front differential to reinstall, axle and clip replaced wheel and tire and performed alignment. damage to hood when knuckle split. *tt *sb

Dt: vehicle caught on fire and burned while parked fro about 6-7 hours. vehicle had been parked for about 6-7 hours. fire department stated that the cause of the fire was undetermined. fire started under the hood, and burned evenly throughout the front of the vehicle, all the way back to just about the passenger doors on the outside, and about to the back gate on the inside.*ak

Dt: the contact says that his engine is stalling at anywhere from 45-70mph. the engine stalls while he is trying to accelerate. there is no prior warning to the failure. the engine just completly shuts off. it takes it a couple of minutes after the failure for his engine to start up again. the engine is an automatic transmission and it has done this to him at least ten times. has came very close to having accidents because of this problem because he has know warning to get out of the road.*ak

Since we have owned this 2003 expedition we have had the windshield replaced due to noise and loose stripping, then, the contracting person put in the wrong years windshield. the emissions canister was cracked and was replaced. the muffler would pop after turning off the engine, but couldn't be fixed until verified by ford. i waited for 3-4 hours one day with 3 children while they let my car run and shut off. we finally called ahead, and had them wait outside on us until we killed the engine to hear it pop. it was a poor muffler weld and was repaired. the side molding rattled badly, and was terribly faded, and that was replaced. the door gets a lot of wind noise , and a whistle in the window. they said window passed the dollar bill test and was fine but it still whistles. they, put a clear strip along inside of door to help noise. it doesn't. then ,the rear continental tire had such horrible, uneven wear, it was extremely dangerous. bought new tires for $600. then rear differential malfunctioned, and would make a grinding on turning left or right. they fixed that in march 2005, and it just started doing it again. now, there is a strange noise when revving the engine to drive coming from under the hood. it is going in tomorrow for the noise and the rear differential. on top of all the repairs, we have had a squeaky brake issue. also, they have said they were good. they just get a lot of brake dust, just sand them. our side windows shimmies all the time. ! i did invest in an extended warranty!. *ak

Tread separation of low mileage continental tr 265/70/ 17 suv tires- no accident occured, problem noted by ford service dept during servicing. *ak

Consumer was unloading some materials from the rear of the vehicle when all of a sudden it jumped from park into reverse on its own. consumer was dragged into the other side of the street, resulting in injury. *ak *sb

Dt: front driver side window shattered. contact was walking about 15-20 feet away from the vehicle and she heard like an explosion and she turned and looked and she saw the glass fly out of the window the glass was all over the vehicle and know one was around the truck. contact says that if she had not of stopped at the greenhouse then this could have happened while driving and possibly caused an accident. her 18 month old would have been in the back seat possibly causing injury to her baby if this would have happened while she driving. the window was down a couple of inches and if she hadn't actually seen the window shatter she would have thought someone had tried to break into her truck.

2003 ford expedition caught on fire while parked. *mr the consumer expressed a concern about any risk or danger of sudden short circuiting, sparking, explosion or fire with parking this vehicle, when one day while sitting in their kitchen, they heard a loud rumble emanating from the rear of the house when they saw the front of the vehicle engulfed in flames with the hood blown off. the fire also spread to the consumers home consuming most of it. *sc *jb

The door ajar light came on and stayed on. could continue to go around the vehicle opening and shutting the doors and the light remained on. consumer could not start the vehicle since the light came on, and had to get a jump to start it.*ak

Consumer states: had car in park with slight incline, and left vehicle running ,and the vehicle slipped out of gear and went into reverse. no one was in the vehicle. *ak

Consumer vehicle was t-bone by another vehicle at 40-45 mph, all occupants was restrained in their seat belts and no injury was reported. the impact occurred in the middle of the suv on the passenger side. none of the side air bags deployed. the insurance company had the vehicle towed to the body shop. the manufacturer was notified, but the cause of the problem had not been determined at his time. *jb

#1 nothing out of the ordinary #2 car had be parked for almost an hour when a passerby knocked on the door to say that the car was on fire and she had already called the fire department. #3 fire was put out. car was a total loss. also, the car parked in front of mine was burned when the fire spread and that car was totalled as well. it belonged to my friend, olivia jackson oke, whom i was visiting and my car was parked directly behind hers in her driveway. i filed a claim with my insurance and so did olivia.

While making a stop, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection numerous times, but the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. while applying the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop completely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the brake rotors needed to be replaced. *ak when stopping, the motor starts shaking and the vehicle would shut off. when turning the vehicle, it would not respond until attempting 2 or 3 times, then finally a lot of smoke appears. the suspension appeared to be loose and one sensor on the wheels did not respond. *sc

I own a 2000 ford expedition and in 2003 and now i have had the airbag light on because the airbag harness is defective on the passengers side. the cost is $390.00 to repair and $70.00 to do a diagnostic test each time.*ak

While driving 70 mph fuse on the passenger's side caught on fire. the fire department disconnected the battery, and the flames began to settle. *ak

The air bag check light remained on. the owner's manual informed the owner that the air bag may not operate in an accident. manufacturer was informed by the consumer.*ak

Ford expedition 2003 front brakes and brake system failed. *bf the consumer stated there was visible dusting, difficulty stopping and brake chatter. the consumer was told the problem was due to incredibly high and overheating from the original brake pads, the problem was so bad that the rotors welded to the rims. *jb

The truck was parked inside the garage and the truck and garage caught on fire. no injuries reported. the fire department was called to extinguish the fire. vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. *ak prior to the fire. the vehicle leaked gas, the dealer stated a gas line was loose. *jb

The vehicle will not engage into reverse keeping it from moving out of a parking space. manufacturer has been notified by owner. *nm

Vehicle stalled intermittently and without warning while driving 40 mph up to 70 mph. vehicle had been to the dealer on three separate occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak

On march 11, 2004 i was driving my expedition on the i-95 during rush hour when i noticed that car began to feel very heavy. i also noticed that the speedometer was going down from 65 mph to 45 mph despite fact that i was pressing down the gas pedal, and suddenly all of the engine lights turned on. i was able to pull over on the shoulder of the highway without any incident. i waited for a few minutes and the car restarted with no problem. *ak

While parked on incline vehicle slipped out of park gear into reverse, and vehicle rolled back, and rolled over consumer's knees when trying to stop the vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Front tires were wearing unevenly on outside edges. took to tire shop for rotate and alignment. they said that alignment was outside manufacturer specs, but there is no adjustment mechanism on vehicle. special camber/castor adjuster kit must be purchased and installed at my expense to allow adjustment. otherwise tires will continue to wear unevenly and cause premature failure and possible loss of vehicle control. *jb

While being parked vehicle caught on fire from seats. when being inspected it was determined to be the seat heating system.*ak

Brakes failed to operate at 30 mph, causing a front end collision. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. consumer will notify manufacturer.*ak

While driving 30 mph, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. suddenly, the vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. while unlocking the driver's door with the automatic switch both side rear view mirrors would automatically move up and down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic replaced both side rear view mirror motors. please provide further details. *jb consumer adds both side view mirrors motors replaced 2 to 3 more times. the fog light housing replaced, rear light covers replaced due to moisture, heater core switch replaced from dash. brakes squealing when applied. transmission slipping and power steering pump winding. *tt

Front rotors wore out prematurely with less then 25,000 miles on the vehicle. front rotors were replaced three times by the dealer. *ak

Vehicle was leaking gas. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs, but vehicle was still leaking gas from the top of the gas tank, it came from the cap whether it was filled or not.*ak

While driving 65 mph driveshaft and the tie rod broke . as a result, vehicle accelerated. *ak

Upon starting the vehicle, large amount of oil smoke came out from the tail pipe. vehicle was serviced 4 times by the dealership, in which a diagnostic test was performed. no failure code was found. dealership indicated that this was a normal characteristic of the vehicle.*ak

While driving on the freeway consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision, where the vehicle was hit on the passenger's side by another vehicle. consumer's vehicle flipped over the barrier in the road, and air bags never deployed. vehicle was totaled.*ak

I bought a 2003 ford expedition. i have been having problems w/ the ride, only to be told by the dealer that the only fix is to replace all of the tires. i only have 20000 miles (almost all highway) on the tires, with good tread depth. according to the technician "they've had tons of problems" with the continental contitrac suv tires. if this is the case, why isn't there a recall? this vehicle is very hard to steer with the tire problem, and it shouldn't be the consumer that pays for these flaws.*ak

Consumer stated brake line wore out prematurely, and excessive brake dust was produced. *ak

Upon parking the vehicle and putting the emergency brake on the vehicle put itself into reverse, rolled back into the neighbors yard, hitting a vehicle. consumer contacted an independent repair shop. *ak

My expedition is a 1yr and 5 months. with less than 500 miles paid for a front end alignment and tire rotation, because of bad vibration at speeds of 60-70 miles an hour. still had vibration, took it back to dealer, they said the truck came with tires out of balance. still had vibration, took it back to dealership, a box dealing with the steering wheel had to be replaced. since then i have paid for another front end alignment and tire balance, now tires have worn so bad dealership will probably blame worn tires for the vibration. there is more!!! the seal on the front windshield came loose and started leaking, and had to be replaced. in the front defrost vent some foam stuff had come loose and would flap around when the vent was on, the dealership called it ( packing) it was replaced or glued back down. the side trim on both sides from the two front doors, to the two rear doors faded badly, and had to be replaced. the dome light had a pinched wire and would flicker when turned on or hit a bump, it was repaired. the power window swith light, driver side went out, and the unit had to be replaced, and now the cruise control will not stay engaged when i hit a bump most of this happened in under a year. *ak

The continental contratrac 265/70r17 tires on my 2003 ford expedition have stress cracks on the sidewalls. so far, three out of four. have 25,000 miles on it. am now going back and forth between continental, the ford dealer, and tire dealer. continental does not seem to want to consider this a defect. however, my son's expedition-identical and purchased same day as mine, now has one tire doing same thing. *ak

The air bag sensor comes on without warning. consumer is concerned that the air bag will not deploy upon impact. *ak

While driving 70 mph front side air bags inadvertently deployed. consumer drove home. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Involved in a traffic accident, struck from the rear and front. air bag did not deploy, and drivers seat back broke/twisted.*ak

The vehicle had dead battery and required jump start. the attempt was successful how ever i began having electrical problems almost immediately. the instrument panel lights and odometer display malfunctioned on several occasions, including jumps in mileage or no change after a trip, radio would go off or change stations by its self, door locks would unlock and lock byself,and instruments not working. the cigarette lighter mounted next to the ashtray in the dash some how became welded in place. on occasion when starting the vehicle as you put key in ignition you would hear the door chime as normal then when you turn key to start position chime would die and nothing happened then return the key to off and back to start and it would start fine on the second attempt. i took the vehicle in to my dealership and they replaced the radio but this did not solve the problem. they where unable to find the problem and fix it. i continued to have the problem and it just seemed to happen randomly. *nm

Intermittently vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator was depressed, this occurred when vehicle was stopped. dealership inspected vehicle several times, and they indicated to the consumer nothing wa swrong with the vehicle. *ak

Consumer stated that the seat belt on the third row/middle locked. his 4 year old daughter was seated there. the seat belt would not release the child. instead of the seat tightened up. consumer had to go to the dealer and have the seat belt cut off his child. it was very frightening to him , his wife, and the child. *ak

Excessive brake dust accumulation since new. rotors have been turned once and now need to be replaced with pads at 23,600 miles. *ak

Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced due worn out parts. *ak the brake pads reduced brake rotor thickness below minimum safe thickness for new pads. the average brake pad life was 12k to 81k miles. if they are non ford pads, rotor failure would occur in as little as 3k miles. the consumer requested a written agreement to refunded the monies paid for this defect and to cover all future costs of abnormal replacements. *sc *jb

Consumer complained about fuel tank leaking fuel while driving 45 mph. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that the tank had a crack that was caused by the vehicle running over a rock. *ak

While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determine dthat the abs brake module needed to be replaced.

The dealership replaced the front and rear pads at 14,000 miles, and resurfaced the rotors. at 23,000 miles when consumer applied applied the brakes, they pulsated. dealer indicated to the consumer that front rotors needed to be replaced.*ak the dealer replaced the brake fluid because it was burnt. the consumer suspected there was pressure on the brake pads probably from the abs. *jb

Car stops running while driving a speed. this has happened 4 times in the last 9 months. the dealer cannot correct problem until it is reproduced. *ak

I parked my 2003 ford expedition in my driveway. i put it in park and engaged the emergency brake. as i went to open my door i turned to see the truck rolling down the driveway. it hit my neighbor's truck and when i got to the truck, it was still in park. after having the truck at the dealership for several days i was told there was nothing wrong with it. i asked for a ford rep to examine the vehicle but with no success. the people at the dealership have been helpful however they are running up against a brick wall as well.the owner and service manager were told by ford that an independent engineer would be sent out to look at the truck. when i called i was told the notes stated that there was no further action necessary by ford.*ak

There was excessive tread wear and exposed steel belts on the left front tire. the front right tire showed exactly the same signs. had to purchase two new tires after 16k miles.*ak

Brake system was defective, which caused the brake pads to wear out prematurely. manufacturer had an update kit that cost $233.00 plus labor. the update kit has a different brake pad material then the one from the factory. the factory brake pad wore through the rotors extremely fast and damaged the rotors.*ak

Purchased new 2003 expediton eddie bauer in 10/03. doors rattle as though they are not closed. have taken vehicle back to dealership several times (they've had vehicle for close to six weeks total). problem still exits. soo much brake dust on front wheels that they are pitting. dealership says ford won't cover the wheels becuase of dust. *ak

Excessive wearing of rotors and pads. front (right & left) brake pads needed to replaced as well as rotors at 25,000 miles. car is not driven hard. ford service center(maguire's ford of hershey, pa) stated that there was still padding left and that there was no metal contact with rotors, but the rotors were worn to 1.1 ickness(fl) and 1.09(fr). i am having specs on rotors independantly verified.*ak

While driving, the truck caught on fire. *la the consumer was informed that it looked as if a piece of cardboard was wedged between the muffler and the chassis to stop a vibration. this was not accidental. ford claimed to be unaware of this problem. *sc *jb

My 2003 ford expediton jumped from park to reverse while idleing on a slight incline, after approximately 12 minutes, went in reverse , and struck a house. i ran after the expedition, as it only gained speed, towards the house, and i was not able to catch the vehicle without being injured myself. *la

2003 eddie bauer expedition - we have the dvd player which was already in place when we purchased the vehicle. when the screen is down, it is almost impossible to see out the back window. i don't see how this can be legal, as it blocks the drivers view from approaching emergency vehicles, as is what happened to me the other day while driving with my children.*ak

Loud roar from rear end due to gears not meshing properly. the ford zone manager told me to turn my radio up louder if the noise was bothering me.*jb

Consumer complained about front brake rotors. the front brake rotors were checked on three separate occasions but problem recurred. *ak the dealer told the consumer the problem was due to dust. the vehicle was taken to two outside sources who concluded that the brakes were bad and that the rotors needed to be replaced. the consumer has also replaced the steering rack, seat motor and automatic door lock. *nm

This is to let you know about a potentially dangerous problem with the continental contitrac tr tires that came standard on the 2003 ford expedition. the following is a copy of an email that i sent to the continental customer service department. i think that has all of the information you will need to start looking into this problem. please feel free to call me with any questions since i think this is a very important issue. you have a length of only 2000 words and my message to them is too long so please contact me for the rest of the message. dear rashida, (or whomever else sees this message) i thank you for your help and concern this morning. i have some interesting news. i think it is quite astounding and will warrant some major attention from the powers that be. not only is the damage to my tires a manufacturer defect but the damage is in all of my tires, including one that was replaced about 6 months ago. the other original that had to be replaced may have had the same problem since it had a gash in the side that caused it to go flat. after talking with you i happened to mention my problem to a neighbor who asked me to have her husband look at it. as it turns out he had been a plant supervisor for kelley-springfield tires before moving up to this area. he knows all about tire manufacturing and testing. he took one look at my tire and said "there is no way that was caused by a razor, that is a defect and it is bad news." he told me to let whomever i talked to know that the tire is separating "where the apex meets the sidewall." he went into a bit more technical description but i am not an expert so i can't accurately relay what he said. he said it is a major safety issue and he bets that a major recall will be occurring, hopefully before anything tragic occurs. he is not an overly excitable man but he probably told me about 10 times to get the tires off of my car.*ak

Consumer was at a stop in traffic while gradually the vehicle moved up. upon depressing the brakes the pedal went to the floor and would not stop the vehicle. this problem occurred more than ten times in the last six months. also, while driving at any speed the engine check light and battery light came on. sometimes, the lights blinked rapidly, and sometimes they would just stay on. dealer examined the vehicle seven times, and was unable to resolve the problem. *ak

Four year child showed positive signs of suffocation after being crushed by the folding third row seat in the ford expedition. *ph the seat had been in for repairs before because it would fold without the use of the switch. *sc (this complaint was sent in by the fire captain on behalf of the customer lowell sabisage.) *jb

Front brakes produce excessive dust onto the rims. *ak

Rear brakes needed replacement. (nar) *ph *cb

The dashboard console caught on fire within 5 minutes of the vehicle being parked and turned off. at the time of the fire two chargers were plugged into the lighter outlet and they both melted. *ak

When door lock switch is depressed the locks fail to respond. consumer must push the door lock down manually for system to engage. manually locking doors would cause the locking system to acknowledge that a door is open. the switch has been replaced three times. *ak

When shifting vehicle from reverse to drive both outside mirrors would rotate outward or point toward the ground. manufacturer is aware of this problem, but cannot resolve it. *ak

While pulling out the driveway and turning to left driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed. manufacturer representative from the legal department stated, after inspecting the vehicle, there was white mark on the right rear tire and it was made when the consumer hit the curve. *ak the consumer indicated that there was no curb to hit and that no collision occurred. neither the dealer nor the manufacturers were willing to accept any responsibility. the consumer's had to replace the air bag themselves. the consumer sustained temporary hearing loss and ringing in the ears. *nm

2003 ford expedition with around 17000 miles. brakes are not ridden. front brake pads wore out. from the dealership (mossy ford, san diego), "ford has redesigned the brake pads and we need to replace all four pads." i asked if there was a design flaw with using low quality pads on the original equipmment. i asked if this has been seen before. no answer was given. i would like to know if this is a repeating theme. it sounds pretty suspicious.*ak

Purchased 2003 expedition xlt in 9/03 and had the following problems within one week of purchase: a/c noise & decreased volume when max a/c is on; rattling noise from side panels (which also showed fading within 3 months and were replaced); washer fluid light showed low when full; foam loose around defroster. by 12/03, stereo system replaced due to loud whining noise; has been replaced 3 times (problem still recurring); 2/04 sun roof leaking profusely into 2nd row seat area (same problem occurred a month later though repaired). when dealer's subcontractor repaired moonroof the second time, the technican neglected to screw rear seatbelt bolt tightly back to side panel. seatbelt bolt broke away from side panel while child was sitting in seat! dealer repaired and checked all seat belt attachments at my request but did not offer to determine source of problem until i insisted. service mgr initially reported he thought it was a factory defect, until they researched the problem in detail. i strongly recommend that ford have a policy that any safety devices removed or tampered with during any repair should be double checked for proper operation prior to returning vehicle to owner. *ak

According to dealership and manufacturer reps, the problem with the side mirrors and their propensity to move without warning or "pop" when using the vehicles' reverse mirror function, is due to poor design from ford motor company. i have been told that i am just too tall (6'3"), and that the location that i have the mirrors adjusted in, causes the housing to make contact with the tilting assembly! i find it hard to believe that ford would produce a vehicle that will not allow you to adjust the mirros properly so that you can see traffic behind you, and still be able to use a function that was designed into the vehicle! the mirros modules have been replaced twice on both sides as well as the motors. i have filed a complaint with ford and have been told that due to the design flaw, the vehicle is as it was designed and they have no intent to repair. good luck seeing traffic on either side.*ak

I am a fire captain with the city of vallejo. my company treated a patient that was crushed between the electric folding 3rd row seat of a 2003 ford expedition eb. the child was 4 years old and showed positive signs of near suffocation. the seat was checked after patient treatment and it would not stop folding when we attempted to stop it using our hand to push against it's force. the owner of the vehicle (lowell sabisage of 176 coloma way, vallejo california 94589) stated that the seat had been in for repair in the past because it would fold up without the switch being pushed. according to others on scene, the seat again folded up without the button being pushed. *ak my concern is that other children are at risk of similar injuries. lucky for this child an adult came out to check on her and found her being crushed by the seat. please follow up with this incident. the vehicle vin # is [xxx]. vallejo police made a report of the above incident. there report number is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

A recurrent and unsolvable problem with the power exterior mirrors on a 2003 ford expedition. the passenger mirror is incapable of returning to its pre-set position. this occurs whether or not the "reverse aid" feature is on or off and also occurs whether or not the "memory" feature for driver 1 or driver 2 is activated. it occurs roughly one-half of the time the vehicle is unlocked even by the same driver (driver 1) in succession. due to the ford installed alarm feature, the unlocking fob (or the door mounted keypad) must be used. each triggers the mirror failure. two dealers have been unable to resolve the problem, even after multiple visits, having the vehicle for several days in succession, and having the available ford technical service bulletin brought to their attention. ford motor company (on letterhead correspondence) now denies that any problem exist with my vehicle (after detailed telephone and written correspondence). two neighboring acquaintences with the same year and model vehicle have experienced the same failure without resolution as well. multiple postings on the ntsha website make reference to this same problem and speak of ford's "promise" to resolve. this is a serious safety defect. either a solution to remedy the problem should be provided by ford or the vehicles shoudl be recalled and a mirror system that has been proven to function properly should be installed.*ak

2003 ford expedition . ford informs me after only 30,000 miles the types of brake pads used destroyed the rotors; must buy new rotors and purchase the newly designed ford brake pads with special springs and such to prevent the future problems with pads that eat rotors. but , this ford does not considered this to be defective. total cost for brakes only - $ 909.00. *ak

While sitting in a parking lot the driver air bag deployed in my 2003 expedition. i hit nothing and nothing hit me. i called ford they had the vehicle towed to a dealer who told me he couldn't replace the bag for three days. i could either stay in texas or cut the air bag off and drive the vehicle another eight hundred miles to home. i carried it to a dealer in birmingham and they kept it for three weeks. i'm still not sure why the bag deployed. when the bag deployed it hit me so hard it injured my left arm and my neck, i had to go to the doctor and am still taking anti inflammatory medicine. *nm

Front brakes had to be replaced at 20,000; worn down to zero mm. checked three months earlier and they were at 4mm and told they "might" need to be replaced at the next service. rotors had to be sanded. excessive black brake dust on front wheels, dust also evident on back wheels. *nm

My brakes have wore down very quickly and unevenly so i tried to replace my break pads and when i removed the old pad and replaced the new pad the caliper won't go back into place. as if it's stuck. and prior to changing my pads and my brakes wearing down, i've always had a loud scraping sound down near my brake, especially when ever i turn left. i checked with several local auto part dealers and they said they're all sold out of brakes due to that problem. they have been hearing a lot of the same complaint. in addition, there has always be an excessive amount of brake dust that accumulates very quickly,(over 6hrs). *jb

I turned the corner and the whole back window shattered. i stopped right away and looked around. most of the glass had shattered outside the expedition. there was no rock or anything else that hit it. as a matter of fact, the corner i turned at, there was a metro police officer there because there was an accident in the middle there. my children where scared and crying but there was no glass on them. the next morning i took the 2003 ford expedition down to friendly ford and they said it is not covered.

2003 ford expedition. no component metioned in summary. *ak

2003 ford eddie bauer expedition: 3 incidences where when stopping , once in line at mcdonalds and twice when approaching a stop sign, the vehicle motor accelerates and it is impossible to stop the vehicle from moving forward. dealership has had the vehicle over 3 weeks and cannot duplicate the problem. since they cannot duplicate the problem-their contention is there is not a problem. i refuse to drive an unsafe vehicle. if they cannot find a problem they need to replace the vehicle and take this one to engineers to research safety hazard. this vehicle only has 9,000 miles it is still a new vehicle. *ak

While backing out of the garage my brake pedal went to the floor. a new master cylinder and brake booster were replaced at 5,000 miles(5-21-2003). at 15,000 miles my brake pedal went to the floor again, it was towed to the dealer where i was told this is normal and it was just the brake system checking itself. i will be buying a new car and you can be sure it will not be a ford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*ak

When changing a flat tire (on two separate occasions) one of the bolts that secures the lug nuts which holds the tire onto the axle broke. i am concerned that these bolts are weak and will break while driving. is this a common occurrence?. *ak

Unusually high volume of brake dust accumulation from front brake pads on '03 ford expedition. *ak

While driving 65 mph driver's side door rattled. consumer was informed by the dealer on numerous occasions that the door would be replaced. consumer would pay for the repairs because vehicle was not covered by the warranty. *ak

Continental tires, size p265/70r15; while driving at 30 mph rear driver's side tire blew out. *ak

While driving at any braking conditions and when depressing the brake pedal was delayed in braking which resulted in extended stopping distance. consumer made contact with the dealership on seven separate occasions, but the problem still occurred. *ak *mr

Brake rotors wore out prematurely. *ak

Brakes, steering failed. *ak

During a recent trip to denver, the temperature dropped below 20 degrees and the back-up warning began malfunctioning. at the same time, the advance trac light illuminated and although i cycled the switch, the system would not come online. the back-up warning system either emitted a constant tone, even though nothing was behind me or i could get right next to something and it failed to alarm. i took the vehicle into the dealer where i purchased the vehicle and was told that since it is an intermittant problem that only occurs when it is cold, that there is nothing that they could do, as their shops are heated to about 68 degrees. this vehicle also experiences problems with the side mirrors moving of their own accord. the direction is not isolated to a single direction. sometimes they move up and other times down. mostly with the passenger side, but it has happened in both. in some cases it is only a minor change and at other times it is quite drastic. the dealer states that the minor changes are because i sit in the seat differently each time i sit in the vehicle and the major changes in settings cannot be duplicated and therefore, they cannot fix it. aside from this, i asked the dealer if there were any outstanding recalls and was told no. according to the vehicle page that they provide, there are 8 recalls for this vehicle and they claim that they have notifed me of these recalls. the recalls are: 01v310000, 02v154000, 02v018008, 02v317000, 03v074000, 03v094000, 03v251000, 03v317000, and 03v362000. when i look these up on your site, they show that they do not belong to my vehicle as most are for rvs, which makes this all the more confusing. *la

My 2003 expedition has had the rear differential fail twice in less than five months. the first time with 1668 miles on it, the failure resulted in the total loss of my 22 foot travel trailer. the second time it failed the vehicle had 5142 miles on it!

My 2003 ford expedition xlt was parked in my garage. i opened the driver's side door and got in. i started the car and then tried to roll down the elctric widow on the driver's side. as soon as the button was pushed, the window exploded, covering me with glass pieces.*ak

Transmission popped out of park while idling on a slight incline and struck a light pole. this was a marked police unit.

Within 1,000 miles the back up sensor rang when ever you put the car into reserve - has been serviced three times still does it today. within 5,000 the mirrors would tilt too far to the outside then pop as they tried to continue to move further outside. within 18,000 1)advancetrac light came cause the right front brake to lock up when turning left and the left front brake to lock up when turning right. engine was shutting down going traveling at 70 mph. transmission would not change out to next gear until very high rpm. pop and clicking noises from under the dash (front passanger and drive side). engine would not start. - authorized ford blue oval repair center has replaced 2 abs modules, the battery, made repairs to the wiring harness, replaced two other computer modules. car was in the shop for three weeks and returned three times. vehicle is still not correct.

Right rear continental conitrac tire on 2003 ford expedtion blew at highway speed(65-67mph). highway condtions were normal. ford dealer examined tire and could find no foregin object to cause sidewall blowout. they sent it to the manufacturer, who determined same thing. ford/dealer reimbursed me for the new tire, but did not do anything about the other 3, which those tires concern me that they may blow at any time. *ak

Brake pads wear prematurely and score rotors, along with excessive brake dust. *cb

After 200 miles i noticed a vibration in the drivers seat, floorboards, and steering wheel. i have continental contitrac 17 inch tires. ford tried force aligning the tires. ford motor co. and dealer says if i want a better ride i need to buy new tires. i fought them on this and they bought me brand new bf goodrich long trail tires. i still have vibration. i feel that this proves it is the expedition and not the tires. i will never buy another ford! *cb

While driving at any speed consumer heard a flapping sound coming from the windshield. consumer discovered that the weather stripping around the windshield was coming apart. dealer tried to glue the strip down on four occasions, but to no avail. *ak

Consumer shifted the transmission gear into reverse, but vehicle was unable to accelerate in reverse. dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved.*ak

When driving 55 mph and over there was loud noise coming from the engine compartment. this noise was accompanied by severe vibration in the steering wheel and the entire vehicle. dealer informed the consumer that the vibration was normal. *ak

I have a 2003 ford expedition which won't retain the correct setting in the passenger's side rear view mirror. i had the driver's side mirror fixed already, but the dealer refuses to fix the passenger's side due to inability to verify the complaint. it seems to be an intermittent problem, but often when i go to change lanes the mirror is not set to the correct position, presenting a definite safety hazard. i feel they should go ahead and replace the mirror since i'm having the problem, whether they can diagnose the problem or not.*ak

Excessive brake dust. *jb

While driving at 30 mph applied the brakes and brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer stated that abs system was not working properly. *ak

Excessive wearing of rotors and pads. front (right & left) brake pads needed to replaced at 21,000 miles, worn down to antirattle ring and rotors were scortched (ove heated) and also needed to be replaced.*ak

When ever i unlock my 2003 ford expedition with the key ring clicker, the exterior side mirror erratically adjust itself to an unknown position. this occurs frequently and is a huge inconvenience for me because i have to always readjust the mirrors.*ak

2003 expedition shakes while traveling, with the shake/vibration increasing as speed increases, and becomes severe. have had to dealership 3 times now, but continues. in searching online, this is a common issue, and appears to be linked to the continental tires. between the shake in the vehicle and unknown what is occurring to tires as the vehicle travels and shakes, i would think there is a risk of damage to the tires that could result in injury to the occupants. ford seems to be shirking the issue, which seems strange to me based on the issues they experienced with tires and the explorer.*ak

2003 ford expedition eddie bauer edition. side rear view mirrors with backup assist will malfunction at anytime causing you to constantly be aware that the mirrors are never going to be reset to the drivers desired setting. this is a road hazard that needs to be recalled. if the drivers of these particular vehicles have to check there side view mirrors to change lanes etc. they run the risk of side impacting someone or causing an accident .*ak

Vehicle will shift from park to reverse without the brake pedal depressed. *la

When starting the vehicle the consumer noticed that the engine would not turn over. *ak

When moving in reverse the side mirrors flip down or up. no one has identified the cause of the problem. *ak

While traveling windshield strip/molding blew off. the cause of the problem was not identified but the dealership replaced the strip/molding.*ak

At 65-75 mph car feels like tires are going to fall off "bad vibration." *la

When driving 70 mph or higher steering wheel and the vehicle shook excessively, causing the vehicle to become unstable. dealer has replaced the tires twice, and replaced the steering gear box. however problem recurred. dealer indicated to the consumer that it could not be fixed. *ak

The passenger's front tire sidewall blew out at 55 mph. the driver temporarily lost control of vehicle but was able to gain it back. *ak

2003 ford expedition fx. no defect listed. *ak

While driving various speeds and without warning consumer heard loud noises. dealership mechanic informed consumer that the loud noises were due to rear driveshaft failure. *ak

Consumer was having problems with side view mirror, and horn. side view mirror moved at will. when he set it, side view mirror did not stay, but wondered all over. vehicle had a couple of near misses because of not being able to see from the side view mirror. also, horn did not operate. this was a safety issue because driver needed a way to announce that he was near another vehicle to avoid any accident.*ak

While driving at 70 mph and with no warning vehilce stalled, causing the consumer to pull off the road. the dealership has been contacted. *ak

Abs braking system light appeared on the dashboard without any warning. the driver was concerned because of the brake power failed, and vehicle was not stopping properly. pedal was hard while pressing all the way down to the floor. *ak

My new 2003 ford expidition suv pruchased late june o3, two tires rf anf rr coming apart at 6,400 miles! tires are continental 17" factory new install! i noticed a virbration at 60+ mph 1st day with this suv, advised dealer! dealer re-balanced all tires. problem continued! dealer sent tries to shop for weight road balance?! problem still cont.! on 10/22/03 rf and rr tires spliting on sidewalls around beeds!! photos talken. ford and continental tire advised. continental stated they will replace two tires only at no cost to me, as of this report vehice still at delership waiting for arrival of new tires. ford and continental state they will have defective tires shipped from dealer to them for exam!ord expedition, 2003.- vin # 1fmpui6l13lc18814- *ak dealer: berglund ford, 834 east main st. salem va, 24153 owner: glenn edmonson

Consumer noticed that in order to stop vehicle she would have to apply force to brake pedal. *ak

Clutch failed, causing the tires to produce a grinding noise when turning.*ak

Excessive brake dust on wheels. after cleaning the wheels are completely black after one day. *la

2003 expedition has been vibrating since new. purchased in sept 2002 it has been back to the dealer numerous times to no avail. they changed the differential fluids, the tires , worked on the rear changed tire pressures. last time ford factory rep came to sayville ford. said there is a vibration, but an acceptable one. to who i do not know. this vehicle is used as an emergency vehicle. what a lemon. *jb

Tire is flaking on side wall, the white wall is showing through. continental tires. 2003 expedition. *jb

Vehicle was involved in an head on collision while traveling at approximately 30 - 35 mph. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. driver sustained head/neck and back injuries, resulting in unconsciousness. *ak

Front brake pads turn the wheels black in a matter of couple of days. *la

Attempted to buy wiper blades from ford dealer for my expedition. the blades they gave me fit but would not lock in place. was told by the service personnel that ford had changed the arms on all 2003 models built before june of 2003 and the remedy was to replace the arms on both wipers. the price of each arm is $178. they told me to contact ford about paying for the replacement. have done so and awaiting decision. *la

I purchased a 2003 expedition in september of 2002. i reported a vibration in steering wheel and brake pedal, a clanking noise in the front end, along with a slippage when taking off as vehicle seems to not want to respond when pushing on the gas. they stated the engineers were aware of problem and where working on it. the vehicle has been taken in several times, but these problems still exist. on the 2 appointment for my vehicle i stated to the service area that my brake pedal would go to the floor, and i would have no brakes. they told me my brakes were fine although this has happened twice while driving ever since. as of oct. 9, 2003 they have had my vehicle a week, and are stating they do not know these problem existing with any other expedition so they are unsure how to fix the vehicle. at your website that is not true, as i have seen several reports of these same problems on the same vehicle as mine. i am very concerned for mine and my children's safety. *la

The seats, mirrors & gauges all will readjust while you are driving down the road. my wife already had a near miss on the interstate when this happened. the ford dealer. andy mohr ford says he can do nothing and the engineers are working on a fix. i have called the ford customer service and wrote them 2 letters. it has been going on for 5 months now and no one will address the problem. they say it is a problem with all 2003 expeditions so i would think it would be a priority to fix. *jb

The side mirrors erratically repositioned themselves each time the doors were unlocked or if the vehicle was put into reverse. also, the reverse sensor did not work properly. *jb

There is a rattling noise in passenger side door. and at time it is hard to close. when the vehicle reached 43 mph a humming noise could be heard. the humming continued when the vehicle reached 59-72 mph. the technicians replaced the drive shaft twice but the noise continued. there was a roaring noise which came from the wheel area. the dealer adjusted the park brake shoes. the was noise the steering wheel was turn right or left. the technician added a wheel additive. the passenger door was difficult to close. the dealer adjusted the striker. the front windshield weather strip was loose. the dealer resealed it. the was rattling in the center of the dash. the dealer removed and reinstalled a cluster and reinstalled the insulation. the driver side seat belt twisted. *nlm

Vibration from tires when driving on highway.*ak

Excessive brake dust on front wheels. *ph

I own a 2003 for expedition. it recently came to my attention that i do not have to actually apply my brake to move my car from park to reverse. i only have to barely touch the brake pedal and can put the vehicle in reverse. i feel that this can be very dangerous should a child be left alone in a running vehicle. hen i took the vehicle to the dealer he later informed me that all 2003's do this.*ak i contacted ford motor company but, also feel it is necessary to inform you and ask for your assisstance in this matter.

Rear brake pads were worn to the metal at 32,000 miles on my 2003 ford expedition. i am told that this was very unusual for the rear pads to wear out so fast. brakes felt like they were failing at the time i heard the scraping of the metal scraping against the rotors. *jb

Consumer complained about electrical system problems. every time vehicle passed by radar weather station that was located near the airport driver's seat would recline back to the furthest position. *ak

While towing a 30 foot trailer and driving at 60 mph consumer heard a loud popping sound. a few seconds later the trailer started to sway and consumer lost control . vehicle and trailer flipped over several times. consumer's children were treated at a hospital for minor bruises. consumer's wife sustained chest and back injuries. consumer sustained a bruised ankle/elbow/ back, and neck problems. none of the air bags deployed during this incident. *ak

Humming noise from front differentials. spring required to be added to front differential. rear differential also had to be replaced due to parts missing from factory according to the dealer. all this happen within 2,000 miles of purchase on my 2003 ford expedition.

I have a 2003 ford expedition with a leaking windshield/moon roof. i have taken it to maroone ford in delray beach florida 3 times and each time they kept it for 2 days and performed water sprinkler tests. then claimed to have repaired it. i just got it back again on aug. 7, 2003 and am waiting for the next big rain. the dealer does not seem to know why this is happening. i also have the possessed side mirror problem. they just do their own thing when i reverse then drive. this is another issue the dealer has yet to figure out. fortunately, florida has a lemon law and i plan to exercise it as soon as the next leak appears. you would think that a person would not have to worry about such significant problems when paying a high price for a vehicle or at least be able to get the problem fixed the first time.

2003 ford expedition eddie bauer edition. side rear view mirrors with backup assist will malfunction at anytime causing you to constantly be aware that the mirrors are never going to be reset to the drivers desired setting. this is a road hazard that needs to be recalled. if the drivers of these particular vehicles have to check there side view mirrors to change lanes etc. they run the risk of side impacting someone or causing an accident . *nlm

When turning left or right loud grinding noise- has been serviced 4 times and after the last time it stopped, but has since returned. also, excessive amounts of brake dust on wheels, and they are making noises. also as if they need to be changed and theres only 4000 miles on the truck. *ak

2003 ford expedition lemon vibration. 8ak

Excessive brake dust on wheels. after cleaning the wheels are completely black after one day. *ph

Consumer states when pressing on brake pedal vehicle goes into extended stopping distance. consumer has to apply force to brakes to stop vehicle. *ak

While applying the brakes, the abs light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle had no brakes. *ak. the dealer found the abs out of calibration. *jb

The third row seats are power seats. the seats should have no movement if an obstruction occurred, but failed to do so, and the child's leg became caught in the seat. *ak the consumers twin sons climbed over the seat into the back. one child was next to the 3rd row seat with his leg and knee next to the window and the other child pushed the power seat button when the other child's leg had became stuck. (the owners manual stated that the seats would stop within 1-10 seconds of an obstruction) *scc *jb

The vehicle in question has been in the shop twice for misfire in the engine. the motor started running rough right after a startup one morning with a substantial amount of smoke coming out of the exhaust and about a week later another enormous amount of smoke on startup in the morning. the chain of events also caused other intermitten problems with the performance of the vehicle such as a sense of slack between the engine and rear differential when up shifting and down shifting. the vehicle also has intermitten problems starting , for example, you have to crank the engine three to four seconds longer than normal and at times i have had to stop the ignition and try again. there have been other problems with the vehicle that have been resolved and a continued problem with the mirrors moving when they are not supposed to, although i have not seen them move while driving as of thus far. please note the incident date shown below is approximate and is when the problems started. i have filed complaints with ford motor company,department of consumer affairs and mailed an application to the dispute settlement board offered through ford motor company.*ak

Exterior mirrors shake while driving. one mirror has already been replaced by the dealer, but it still shakes. it is virtually impossible to get a clear view of traffic behind you. this poses a very dangerous situation. dealer said "they are all like that, even on the brand new vehicles". sounds like ford needs to find a supplier with a better quality product before these mirrors cause an accident - whether with my vehicle or someone else's.*ak

Grinding noise in the rear axle when turning left or right after vehicle has set overnight or for a long enough period so axle components cool down to ambient temperature. i have had vehicle in for service 4 times and it spent almost 3 weeks in the shop. problemseemed to be fixed after last visit, but noise has reappeared again. sounds worse. vehicle will now be going in for the fifth time for the same problem. there is something wrong, but i cannot get ford to admit anything.*ak

The consumer stated that when she rested her arm on the front door the automatic lock pinched and pulled her skin into the locking mechanism. she also stated that this has happened to her more than once, and if this happens to a small child it could really be a problem. *ak *scc *nlm

Excessive brake dust on front wheels. black after 2 days.*ak

The driver and rear view mirrors erratically repositioned each time the doors were unlocked or if the vehicle was put into reverse *ak *cb. also the driver seat repositioned on its own, and became stuck in that position. *jb

On a number of occasions the abs system has failed to perform as described by the manufacturer. upon stopping when the abs takes over my vehicle bucks and sends me bucking through intersections. according to the dealership where i purchased this is the way the abs works. this vehicle also has very poor visibility, there are many large blind spots. *nlm

Sideview mirrors fail to return to their 'upright' position after reversing. *ak

When applying brakes at any speed in curves or at an incline, brake pedal will buckle and go to the floor, resulting in no braking action. this happened 8 times. on 27 may at take off after a complete stop, consumer applied brake, no braking action, vehicle hit another. damage was $1272.*ak

Continental contitrac tr - p265-70r-17 sidewall came completely apart and almost caused a tragedy. my family is not safe with these tires on my new expedition - found out continental had a recall in 2002 and wanted to let you know of another problem - ford would not replace my tires - only the one that could have killed my family. there is no damage to the tread - the tire just completely seperated in 2 pieces. i would like to send a picture if possible, and would give you the tires for testing.

The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the seat belts failed to restrain the consumer. *jb

We just bought a new 2003 expedition eddie bauer 4x4. the same night we drove it home it started to rain and we noticed a leak at the driver's grab handle. we took it back to the dealer and they replaced the front windshield stating it was not sealed correctly to the car's body. the next night it rained again and there was a puddle of water in the driver's seat. i took it back to the dealership and now they are saying the internal and external metal was not sealed at the left top corner on the driver's side. they are keeping it overnight to see if it's still leaking and will notify me tomorrow. *nlm

Excessive brake dust on front wheels of 2003 ford expedition. front brakes needed replacement after only 13,000 miles. rotors also needed replacement. brake replacement on all previous vehicles took place after 25,000 miles were on the vehicles. ford customer service did not believe that there is a problem with the brake pads or brakes and was not willing to do anything to resolve the problem. however, i did see a notice to ford dealerships that admitted the brake dust problem, and stated that ford was looking at different brake pads for the 2003 expedition. *jb

Brake dust on font wheels. *nlm

2003 ford expedition - second row seat belts continually twist when buckling child in car seat. i have tried straightening belt several times. this is a concern to me because if the belt should twist across the shoulder or belly it could cause more bodily injury than a belt that is flat. the belts appear thin and floppy. *nlm

The front wheels on every new expedition i see on the road (including mine) display a far excessive sooting from the front brake pads. this rapidly turns the wheels dark and dirty, but more importantly indicate a far too excessive wear rate for the front brake pads, indicating an engineering change of pad material is required. *jb

2002 ford expedition. engine suddenly speeds up when applying brakes during slow speed stop. considerable brake peddle pressure required to stop vehicle. *nlm

The traction on all four tires were not good while driving in the rain. *nlm *scc *jb

The steering wheel was difficult to turn. *jb

While stopped at a traffic light, the passenger rear tire experienced a blowout at the sidewall. *jb

While parked on a slight incline the vehicle coasted backwards without warning. *nlm

Rear quarter panel (drive side)glass window was blown out. no apparent vandalism was detected. 90% of glass was discovered outside of the vehicle indicating that the window "exploded" outward from inside the vehicle.*jb

The vehicle had an all-inclusive computer console on dashboard which controlled the functions of rear/side view mirrors and memory seats, etc. the console did not function properly, which caused the side view mirrors to be incorrectly positioned while driving. dealer diagnosed defect with system, but advised there was no remedy or parts which existed to correct. *jb

When the driver attempted to avoid an accident the vehicle hit a highway wall which resulted in the drivers seat belt disengaging. *nlm

The side mirrors moved at their own free will while driving . the reverse sensor did not work properly. the mirrors moved in reverse not up and down. which made it difficult to see when driving. *jb *cb *jb

There is an enormous amount of brake dust build-up on the front and back wheels. after having the truck washed, an enormous amount of break dust began to build-up after traveling 1 mile. *nlm i was told by the dealership service representative that this was the #1 complaint made by 2003 expedition owners when they bring their vehicles in to be serviced. the service representative also said that there was no solution to the problem. i called the ford company and they told me the solution to the problem is to wash the wheels every week. this will not fix the brake dust problem, so it is not a solution.

I purchased my 2003 ford expedition back in september 2002. in less than a month the automatic adjusting side view mirrors on the driver and passenger started malfunctioning. i took it to the dealer for repair but to no avail. i was informed that it would be march 2003 before a replacement part or fix could be made. i have been driving around with this potentially dangerous hazard, not knowing if my mirrors will take it upon itself to start adjusting without warning because of a defect that the dealers repair shop or ford can not explain. i was promised that this problem would be fixed in march 2003. i was called by palmetto ford here in charleston sc. on february 28, 2003 and informed that there was parts in to fix my mirrors. upon dropping my vehicle off for repair i was called about mid-day and advised that the whole drivers side mirrors needed replacing and that it would be best to leave the car over night so that they could expedite the process when the mirror came in. after picking my vehicle up after the repairs were made i had to take it back to the repair facility with the same problem of the mirrors going hay wire. i really feel that this needs to be addressed at a higher level. at this point i believe that i am getting the run around. too many months have gone by without a solution to this accident waiting to happen. i am real concerned about the overall safety of my family while driving a vehicle that could leave you in a dangerous situation when you think your side view mirrors are in one position while driving and then when you go to look to change lanes abruptly etc. they are totally out of alignment pointing up to the sky. please contact me on this matter.*jb

The emergency brake pedal was too high on the vehicle. *jb

The vehicle experienced a severe vibration, when the gear was transferred to 4-wheel drive, the dealer was unable to fix the problem. *ak *jb

While traveling on smooth dry pavement, the right rear tire suddenly exploded. both the inside and outside sidewalls were blown out. this was a new original equipment tire with less than 8000 miles on it. the car had just been serviced by the dealership within the last three weeks and all tires were properly inflated. ph *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**769301

While traveling at 65 to 70 mph, the vehicle developed a vibration. the dealer stated that the cause is bad tires. scc

Severe front brake dust on wheels at 500 miles.

When driving, the vehicle's side mirror would readjust itself upward.*jb *jg

We purchased a 2003 ford eddie bauer october 3rd 2002 and was told by the salesman that we would have no problem with the moon roof as far as leaks or wind noise. not only does the moon roof leak the front windshield has had a rattle in it ever since we got it. we have taken the vehicle back to the dealership 3 times to get the problems fixed and each time it comes back the moon roof seems to leak even worse. the rattle is still in the windshield also. we have been told now that we should expect the moon roof to leak going through a high pressure car washes. this is what the dealership has told us since they can't seem to fix the problems. this is not what we expected when we purchaced this vehicle. the problems are still being addressed and the dealership is still trying to fix the problems.

Consumer states that second row of seatbelts in rear of vehicle will not stay in the buckle. seatbelt keeps popping out. cause is unknown. please provide any further information. ts

Consumer state while traveling 79 mph consumer notices a high pitch whining noise coming from the rear axle. dealer has been contacted and notice rear axle was rubbing and order new axle. please provide further information. ts

While driving at highway speeds advance track system light illuminated, then all electrical components started to flash. heard a rattling noise, pulled over, turned off engine to see what problem was, and vehicle would not restart. took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was the alternator. *ak

Consumer states that the rear seat moves back and forward, stating that the seat is not on tracks properly. causing a child to almost flip out of the seat when exiting the vehical.

While driving 60 mph consumer tried to increase speed, vehicle would not accelerate. vehicle was towed to dealer, it was determined that transfer case needed to be replaced.*ak

Loss of headlights when using auto control, since this is an 03' i believe headlight control unit is bad as this same unit was recalled on my 03' crown victoria

All 3 happened while driving on highways and in cold weather putting occupants at risk. #1, #3 and #7 spark plugs have blown out over a period of 15 months, destroying the coil in the process. all were the originally installed spark plugs from the ford assembly plant. reading and talking with other former and current mechanics, it is definitely a ford design flaw and ford should be held liable for repair/replacement, reimbursement and lifetime warranty or until the vehicle is junked. *tr

For the past few months i have been having problems with the mirrors and windows on my ford suv. i took it to the dealer they claim they could not find out what the problem was. they were able to fix the broken gear shift and jam radio. one month later i wake up to my truck on fire after sitting for seven hours. *tr

2003 ford expedition spark plug blowed out and broke the coil and damaged the threads. *tr

A spark plug blew out of my 2003 ford expedition and mess up the whole engine, requiring replacement of both heads. ford denies it was a engine problem, but there are thousands of incidents like mine around the country. *nm

Front brake rotors completely worn down after only 23,000 miles. seems to be a chronic problem with this year/model.

Vehicle has developed noticeable play/shimmy in steering. when vehicle was new play was not there. it was mentioned to dealer. they checked vehicle over but could not find any problems. however, when vehicle is driven over surfaces like rain grooves, or any surface less than smooth, vehicle wanders/shakes bad. i test drove a couple of similar vehicles at different dealers, neither vehicle had the 'play' in the steering. the problem started at 7500-8000 miles. *ak

Side mirrors do not return to original position after backing up. too much brake dust and wear. tires had to be replaced at 20,000 miles for sidewall degradation.*ak

Rear axle repaired 3 times, problem persists. *ak

My wife driving expedition to work had accelerator stick for three miles, brakes would not stop vehicle. didn't know to put car in neutral, had to run red lights with blaring horn. she turned off of the main road for a side street looking for a snow bank.succesfuly landed vehicle on a snow bank. just scraaped a street sigh missing numerous tree's. veh. is currently at dealership. original evaluation did not find any thing wrong. we are currently waiting for a ford rep to visit the dealership.*ak

While traveling at 62-65 mph on dry, smooth pavement the right rear tire suffered a sudden sidewall blowout. both the inside and outside walls were totally destroyed. i have digital photographic documentation if you are interested. luckily it was a rear tire and not a front tire at that speed. the car has less than 8000 miles on it and had just been serviced by the dealership within the last 3 weeks and all tires were properly inflated. my concern at this time is the structural integrity of the other three tires and the safety of my family while traveling on these tires. if this tire has a history of similar incidents please add this accident to it... if not please start a new file and track potential manufacturer's problems. dt

There was excessive tread wear and exposed steel belts on the left front tire. the spare tire showed exactly the same signs. the rear tire on the drivers side blew out along with side wall separation about 18 inches long. there were no obvious or unusual tread wear on this tire, consumer states the spare tire also exhibited the signs. *jg

Consumer experienced a sidewall blow out on the rear tire. (continental tires conti trac tr p265/70r17 adt6456w1002 dk7354136079). mr *jb