Loud Engine Noise Problems of Ford Expedition - part 1

Started vehicle and immediately heard loud noise under hood. Found spark plug had blown out of head. Vehicle was stationary at time, but had been driven without problem just a couple of hours earlier.

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

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While in motion on an oregon coastal highway at about 35 mph vehicle hesitated made a loud noise and quit. At the time vehicle had about 72000 miles on it, and never gave a warning indicator, showing anything was wrong. As a result the engine had to be replaced. The only indicator the servicing dealer provided regarding the failure was a misfire in number 3. The product is defective either in construction or software as non warning was giving that anything was wrong. Previously on 2 different occasions at 2 different locations I took vehicle in because it seemed to be idling low and both dealers stated nothing wrong.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. While the vehicle was parked in a residential driveway, the engine compartment erupted into flames without warning and a loud explosion sound emitted from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was completely burned and part of the garage was damaged. The police and fire departments filed reports. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 180,000.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds an abnormal noise was heard from the front of the vehicle. The contact also stated that she had taken the vehicle to get repaired but felt as if the repair was done incorrectly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. Ec.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. While starting the vehicle, an abnormal noise was heard from the engine. In addition, the vehicle stuttered without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the plug and ignition coil were replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted eight months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the same failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle jerked and made an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

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While I was diving around 35 mph to 45 mph a horrible violent shake starts to occur. And is very difficult to accelerate especially once you hit the freeway very unsafe to drive at such speeds. It starts with a violent shake with loud noises coming from the exhaust. It has blown 2 coils already.

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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. . .

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while he driving 60 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from under the hood. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the local repair shop where it was found that the spark plugs separated due to a defective thread and cylinder. The dealer replaced the spark plugs with a newly manufactured steel head and thread however, the failure was not corrected. The contact was advised that the cylinder head or engine possibly needed replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 140,000.

It was Saturday morning and I was taking my daughter shopping for some school clothes, driving down ell t grasso blvd going to look for the interstate 95 driving 20 mph I hear this loud pop and my daughter screams and smoke comes out of the hood, and this loud noise from the engine I had no other choice but to pull over in heavy traffic open the hood and see my spark plug out of the engine never seen this happen before I was stuck there for about 3 hours until family members came and help this is my 2nd Ford Expedition but after reading this is a common problem I will never by another Ford again, I just think and wonder what would had happen if I was in the interstate 95 doing 55mph I probably wouldn't be writing this right, now thank god my daughter and me never made it to the interstate 95.

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As I was slowing to stop at a stop sign the engine made an extremely loud noise. After investigating we found a spark plug loose under the hood. The spark plug blew out of the head and stripped out the threads. After looking this up on the internet I found it happens often but that there has been no recalls. My Expedition has a triton 5. 4 engine.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle he noticed a loud noise and found that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire caused damage to the residential garage, a neighboring home and another vehicle. The police and the fire department were contacted and a report was filed. The fire department was unable to determine the cause of the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic pending an investigation. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 165,000.

While two hours from home bringing my son home from surgery, while getting off the freeway may vehicle mada a horrible sound like a chopper motorcycle and when I spent over a $1,000. 00 to tow my car home to find out the spark plug #3 blew out and stripped out so now I have no vehicle and told by Ford dealership repair that it was a design flaw on the aluimium block and not under waranty and would require a helicoil but could happen to the other plugs. Plus it would cost me over $2000. 00 to repair. I have seen lots of other people who have the same problem I have a 5. 4 l engine and my vehicle runs strong I would of hoped Ford would of stood behind this but I was wrong I will definately consider buying a different brand like a Mazda or Toyota.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact was accelerating from a stop when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise and smoke was seen coming from under the hood. The contact stopped the vehicle and found that a fire had started in the engine. The contact was able to extinguish the fire and drive the vehicle home. The contact found that a spark plug had blown and caused the engine fire. The spark plug was replaced but the failure recurred four times and each time, the spark plug was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 145,000 and the current mileage was 149,000.

While entering a highway (I-75) heard a loud noise from the engine. After having the vehicle towed to a shop, it was determined that one of the spark plugs had blown out of the engine. In January 2012 the same thing happened at start up again it was determined that a spark plug had blown out of the engine. February 2012 (today) apparently the same has occurred while entering a highway (I-75), I have not had a shop look at it yet. I believe this is very dangerous because fuel vapors could leak out of the spark plug hole and cause a fire or explosion.

I was driving when I heard a loud pop sound. My vehicle started making this loud sucking sound and noise similar to the sound of a tractor.

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.

3 weeks after 60,000 mile check up, my wife turn the vehicle on and it made a loud pop noise then engine started vibrating abnormally and making a loud putt-putt noise. She drove the vehicle home approximately 1/4 mile and it smelled like it was burning. My mechanic said, it blew out the #5 spark plug, and that this is a very common problem on a Ford triton engine.

Spark plug blowout of Ford v8 triton motor. Recently replaced motor due to old motor failure. 5/16/2010 loud pop noise and gas leak, motor sounded like a "harley davidson motorcycle" stopped dead in its track in the middle of the road. Two children and myself in the vehicle. Strong gasoline smell and horrible sound, unable to drive vehicle.

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.

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.

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.

Ford 2001 Expedition 5. 4l v8 sparkplug blows out of the cylinder head. Vapors, smoke , loud noise extreme hazard to my wife while she was on the highway. This engine should be recalled and Ford should effect the repair. Many people are at danger due to this obvious design flaw.

My wife was driving on the road when all of a sudden the engine started making a loud sound and wouldn't hardly run. The check engine light never came. I told her to call for a tow truck when it happened the first time and he told her the spark plug had blown out of the engine on the left bank. Then exactly a year later it happened again only on the right side when my wife was driving on the highway and the check engine never came that time either. We had the engine replaced at the expense of $5200. 00. This was on a 2001 Ford Expedition with 88,000 miles on it. Because this was the 2nd the spark plug had blown out and the Ford dealership quoted us 13 to 15 hours to repair the hole, $4800. 00 to replace the heads or $5300. 00 to replace the motor with a 100,00 mile warranty.

1999 Expedition 5. 4 while driving I heard a loud noise . Motor shut off . Smoke coming from hood I put out the firer and seen #3 coil blown out . The spark plug was no were to be found the spark plug hole threads came out whit the plug what a have seen Ford did not put many theards in the head thy made a new head for that motor so they know the heads are no good plus the injector is putting gas in that cylinder that why it started the fire.

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I have a 1997 Ford exp with a 5. 4 engine, I was driving along and I heard this loud pop sound and then lost power! I open the hood and found that the spark plug ejected out the engine and blew the ign coil apart. I have had three set of spark plugs installed from 1998-2007 and never had a problem(175896 miles on my truck). Im a auto tech by trade and have worked for western auto for 11years, and pep boys auto for 14 years. Over the last several years I have seen alot of Fords trucks come in with this problem ! with so many people having the same problem when will Ford be held accountable or some type of recall put in place ?it has not been fix yet , but I have look into buying a online insert kit that drills out the spark plug hole and install new threads to repair the damage threads. The cost of the kit is $367. 95 and im doing the work myself but im sure it would be between 900 to 3000 thousand dollar if I have gone to a shop for repairs. Please contact me with a response ? thank you for your time!.

Was driving home from work, heard a loud noise and truck got really loud. Got it home checked it out. The spark plug blew out. Had to take it to a dealer and get a new insert put in cause it was stripped.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Expedition. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. He managed to get control of the vehicle and pulled over. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and they replaced a healy coil. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred two months later while driving at the same speed. A state trooper stopped to assist. The vehicle was once again towed to the mechanic and they performed the same repair. Less than a month later, the failure recurred again. The vehicle is currently at the contact's residence with a blown spark plug. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 106,000. Updated 09/23/08. The consumer stated 3 sparks plugs had blown out from the engine. Updated 09/24/08. 8jb.

Spark plug blew out of cylinder #6 while traveling at highway speed. This resulted in a loud noise and a check engine light, strong smell of gasoline. Due to outside temperatures of -10 deg f car was driven to nearest exit, lucky there was no fire.

1999 Ford Expedition 5. 4l while driving heard loud noise from engine compartment. Pulled over and lifted hood seen that number 3 coil was moved and sparkplug ws attached. Plug had been blown out of sparkplug hole and stripped the threads out as it came out. Gas was being blown out of plug hole and the sparkplug was sitting right next to the gas coming outmaking a possible fire hazard. Have to have cylinder head replaced to fix stripped threads.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle. She pulled to the side of the road and inspected underneath the vehicle and hood. The contact smelled a burning odor underneath the hood. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they stated that the failure was related to a disconnected spark plug in the engine. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. On two separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 96,000.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. While driving 55 mph, a spark plug ejected from the cylinder. The vehicle then make a loud noise and shut down completely. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but it would only advance approximately five miles afterwards. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they wanted to replace the head at the cost of $2,000. He consulted Ford motor company, but has not yet received a response. The current mileage is 172,000 and failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 6/2/08 updated.

I was driving my 98 Expedition through our cul-DE-sac when we heard a loud noise from the engine compartment. My wife and I had to push the truck back to our driveway and immediately began to check the spark plugs. (I am a mechanic by trade) we soon discovered that it was the #3 spark plug. It had blown out, stripping all threads. Ford is no help at all. They want $4000 to replace the heads, (and claim to have no knowledge of this defect)but can't guarantee that this won't happen again. Since yesterday,I've discovered that I'm one of the many thousands who've had this problem. When is someone going to step up and take responsibility?.

The consumer owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The consumer's wife was driving and the spark plug blew out. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and they said that it was a manufacturing defect and that the problem was not the spark plug, but the #3 cylinder head. The consumer could not afford to have this problem fixed. There was no warning. The consumer called Ford and they said that the consumer was responsible for any repairs. The consumer only had vehicle for ten months and searched the website and found that this was a known problem with this particular engine. There was no accident. (12/01/05) the spark plug violently ejected causing a loud noise which startled the driver, almost causing him to lose control of the vehicle.