general problems of the 2002 Ford Expedition - part 1

Two spark plugs blew out of the head. Pain in the butt to fix. Ford needs to stand behind its name and fix the known problem.

This is about a blown out spark plug. The blown out spark plug (#4 on passenger side)) happened when my family & I were traveling in highway near stockton CA at around 5 pm. There was no shop open and I had to call aaa to tow the 2002 Ford Expedition to our friend's house about 30 miles away. It was also a very cold night and we waited for about 1 hr for the tow truck to arrive. It was incredibly inconvenient for this incident to happen on the freeway/highway. I heard that this is a common problem for the older Expedition with triton engine. I love Ford trucks/suvs and I hope they can fix this problem with the engine before somebody gets in serious trouble. I would rather want to see a recall than a class action suit in the future.

The vehicle was driven earlier that day for about 2 to 3 miles and then it was parked inside a private mobile home park. After 30 to 45 minutes had passed, an explosion was heard outside the mobile home park; the vehicle exploded and was on fire. The explosion occurred in the hood and now it is a total loss. This occurred on April 18th, 2016. We contacted the national highway traffic safety administration and they informed us that a recall back in 2005 was issued. The Ford motor company has not helped us out in this accident.

I was driving my truck, when it started to make a crazy noise coming from the engine. I had to pull over and pop the hood and I noticed that my plug on right side head, had blew out. I was on the side of the road and ended up having it towed because I didn't want to drive it in the condition that it was in. I understand most will say this is not a safety issue, however, when this happens in the middle of traffic or going down the interstate, it could very well be a big safety issue. This is a very common issue that I feel Ford should be held responsible for.

On the evening of July 7th, 2015 at approximately 10:45 p. M. We heard a commotion outside our apartment complex and discovered my '02 Expedition fully on fire and being doused by the local fire department. It had just come back from repairs that afternoon - to the pigtail switch and re-wiring in the steering column due to loss of turn signals and radio. Not only was my car destroyed, but the cars on either side were damaged, as well as damage to the apartment complex. We retained an attorney and our initial report from the fire department stated the cause as "faulty wiring. " the private fire investigator we retained has advised our attorney that the fire is due to the flawed cruise control system that has been the cause of hundreds of other fires in Ford vehicles. We intend to pursue this matter legally and would sincerely appreciate any assistance or advise your office can provide.

Car started without any problems in the morning but it did not shift any gear, car was towed to the mechanic and taken to the mechanic. While the mechanic was checking the vehicle the car caught on fire, the engine and the whole front of vehicle caught on fire.

1:00 am, started engine to go home from work. Loud bang, fumes, sound like something is caught in the fan. Investigation revealed spark plug blown out of engine, hanging by the lead. Made it home driving at 30 mph. It appears Ford has known about this for some time. To say I am disappointed in them is the understatement of the year. Vehicle has been meticulously maintained.

#3 coil damaged, spark plug blew out. Had to have a new coil, new spark plug, and rethread #3 hole. Very upsetting that Ford knows of this issues and refuses to do a recall and pay for the repairs!.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and ignited in flames. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The fire department advised the contact that the fire originated from under the hood area but could not determine the exact cause of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 110,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. While parked, the vehicle unexpectedly became engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the flames and determined that the fire originated from a defective wiring harness. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle caught on fire while parked. The contact called the fire department to extinguish the flames. The fire department advised that the fire started under the hood on the driver's side. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the fire and the manufacturer advised that they would send someone to further inspect the failure however, the manufacturer failed to send a representative. The vehicle was destroyed due to the fire. The failure mileage was 110,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition XLT. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked a fire started under the hood. The police and fire department were contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 100. 000.

Driving to amusement park 1 1/2 hours from my house #2 spark plug blew out of engine. Had to stop and have vehicle towed to nearest Ford dealer. Spent 644. 66 dollars to repair, and notified Ford motor company of problem. This is a common occurrence to this engine type and Ford knows about it and does nothing to fix it.

Engine blew out #3 spark plug. Ford dealer said that this is normal! could cause engine fire by igniting fuel vapors from cylinder.

# 3 spark plug blew out of head. I was told my Ford dealer its common and Ford will not issure a recall. Triton engines are faulty and Ford knew they sold a bad engine for years, the goverment must step in. I need a refund.

Sitting in a parking lot sounded like something hit my car . Engine started running very bad . For the 2 time a spark plug had blown out of the engine. Waiting on a tow truck again.

I have had six occurrences of a spark plug blowing out of the cylinder head. Each time, it blew the coil off also. The dangerous popping and vapors that blow from the now open head are a serious ignition hazard in the engine bay. It is not always the same plug that has blown out. Three times this has happened, the threads that the plug goes into are stripped. Through research, it appears this is a common problem and although I did not encounter a fire due to the vapors under the hood, it has happened to others before. This is a problem that the manufacturer knows about and is unwilling to do anything about. Each time the repair is expensive and the uncertainty of if/when it will happen again is unacceptable.

Ford triton 4. 6l engine spark plug blow-out occurred turning a corner at 30. The vehicle immediately started sputtering and lost power. I had to immediately pull over and get the vehicle off the road. The spark plug had been completely blown out of the engine block and taken some additional head with it.

While driving my 2002 Ford Expedition (5. 4l) on the interstate, I heard a loud pop and the vehicle immediately lost power and decelerated in heavy traffic. The nearby Ford dealer determined that the no. 7 spark plug had "blown out". The dealer indicated that they "see this all the time" with this engine. The vehicle was at the same dealer a few weeks prior, and had the no. 8 spark plug replaced (while addressing an ignition coil problem).

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph when the vehicle exhibited an extremely loud explosion from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the contacts place or residence. The contact stated that he further inspected the vehicle and discovered that the spark plug had blown out from the cylinder head. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Sitting at a stop light sounded like a gun shot engine started running very bad . I had a spark plug blow out of the engine.

Spark plug ejecting from cylinder 3 blowing out ignition coil.

I'm not sure this is going to do any good, because I am not the first to lodge this complaint. Nothing has been done so far. This is the 5th time that this particular incident has happened to me. The most recent was yesterday 2/29/2012. I am very grateful that I was driving each time and not my wife or kids. I have a 2002 Ford Expedition and on 5 different occasions over a two year period, while driving on the highway and around the neighborhood, the spark plugs have blown out of the cylinder heads. It has not always been the same plug. On 3 of the occasions the coils broke off. I don't understand why me or anyone else as consumers has to pay for the mistakes of Ford's poor design flaws. There is no reason why this has not been a recall item. It is clearly a safety issue. If they can recall a running board light, then why have they not been forced to recall this item? I hope that it doesn't come down to someone losing their lives, before something is done.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. After parking the vehicle, the contact came outside to see the vehicle engulfed in flames which were coming from under the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 200,010.

Spark plug was blown out of engine head of 2002 Ford Expedition with 4. 6l v8 engine with 89,100 miles.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact observed while the vehicle was parked in the driveway flames and smoke expelled from the vehicle. Immediately, the fire was extinguished with the fire extinguisher, and the fire department was not called to the scene. The manufacturer was notified and stated there would be forms mailed concerning the failure which had not been received at the time of the complaint. The vehicle was in the process of being investigated by the insurance company. The failure mileage was 148,592. The current mileage was 148,592.

Ford Expedition 2002 fire. In driveway.

We own a 2002 Ford Expedition with about 115,000 miles on it. Right when we rolled over 100,000, we have had multiple instances of the spark plugs blowing right out of the engine. Each spark plug repair has cost us between $300-$500 plus towing. The car will have no real sign that it's about to blow a plug. Which is scary of where you may be stuck when the thing decides to go. The last time (yesterday) that this happened, we were told that the car would need new heads ( a $3500 repair). We have researched this problem, and it is not unique to us as Ford owners. Complaint upon complaint can be found of the same problem at around the same mileage. Ford claims to not be responsible, however they have since repaired the spark plug flaw in newer Ford cars and trucks. The problem lies in that the spark plugs don't have enough threading, which causes them to shoot right out of the engine. If they have realized their flaw enough to change it, then they should take on the responsibility in repairing the cars/trucks that are on the road with this problem, and repairing people's pocket books that have already had to shovel out the funds to pay the repairs.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. After being parked for two hours, he was advised that his vehicle caught on fire. The fire dept stated the fire initiated within the engine compartment. The fire report number was not available. The manufacturer took report number 0589603419. The manufacturer stated an investigator would be sent within fifteen days to inspect the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.

Ford triton engine spitting spark-plugs out of engine resulting in gasoline being sprayed all over engine. Costly repairs are minimum $400+. This has happened 4 times to me and I can anticipate it happening on the remaining 4 cylinders in my 2002 Ford Expedition. As a result of this problem Ford is aware of, gasoline is being sprayed on 1000's of engines when this happens. Bad design by Ford. Aluminum heads on iron engine. Duh. My investigation has determined that there are 1000's of Ford owner who have experienced this same problem yet Ford is unwilling to do anything about it. Their repair shops will charge anywhere from $400 to $1600 to repair the problem. Please address this issue before my remaining 4 cylinders go and I will have to pay to get this bad design repaired. Thank you.

I have a 2002 Ford Expedition and have now twice in the last 6 months have had to have it repaired for the spark plug ejection fro, the motor. The vehicle gave way with its power right in the middle of the intersection. I feel this is a defect and that Ford should take some ownership, it only has 75 thousand miles on it.

I went to get an oil change I was told by worker at shop that everything under hood was rusty and chances are that this truck was in the new orleans flood (katrina) it was down hill from then. Everything started to malfunction.

Hello we have a 2002 Ford Expedition with the 5. 4 yesterday it blew a plug. We have kept very good care of this vehicle and should not have had this problem we are a family of 5 and the only thing Ford wants to do is put in a new motor or sale me a new car this is not right, this is a on going problem with these motors to fix this problem it will be $500 to try and retap the hole for the spark plug that may or may not hold or $5000 to rebuild the motor. Can someone help us. Tim.

Spark plug #3 blew while traveling with children on the highway resulting in engine damage, repairs of $4000.

My wife and I were going to eat and the vehicle started running rough. I told her to pull over and pop the hood. I got out, opened the hood and there was a fire on the drivers side of the engine compartment. I attempted to put it out but was unsuccessful.