Three problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 1997 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that smoke emitted from under the hood. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that oil leaked onto the brake pressure switch. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 190,000.
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle attempted to stall while driving 10 mph and there was a leak in the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to midas for an oil change and the vehicle began to stall immediately after it was serviced. The contact took the vehicle back to midas three times after it stalled. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed a coil pack. The mechanic performed a tune up and that the spark plugs were damaged. The cylinder head also needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The contact was told by Ford a representative that the Ford Expedition spark plugs recall was closed. The current mileage was approximately 132,000.
Oil seal/grease retainer--oil leaked.