Timing Tensioner Problems of Ford Expedition

I have replace the drive belt 2 times this month. The belt keep messing up now I have get another belt because it is twisted around the tensioner. I don't know hiw it happen I drive all that day.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. While driving or while the vehicle was idling, the contact heard a ticking noise coming from the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (ken grody Ford at 6211 beach blvd, buena park, CA 90621) where it was diagnosed that the valve lash adjuster and the timing chain tensioners needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact to call NHTSA and did not offer any further assistance. The failure mileage was 100,464.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Expedition. The vehicle was purchased brand new from the dealer and underwent regularly scheduled maintenance at the same dealer. At 94,000 miles, the engine failed. Whenever the vehicle reached above 30 mph, the vehicle would lunge forward and fail to drive smoothly. The failure occurred only once and the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer had to tear apart the engine in order to locate the failure. After inspection, the dealer stated that the timing chain tensioner needed to be replaced. The failure was corrected after the timing chain was replaced. The contact stated that the issue should not have occurred to a vehicle with 90,000 miles and less than four years old. The contact paid for all the repairs. The failure mileage was 94,746 and current mileage was 94,900. Updated 02/05/09. Updated 02/10/09.

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Timing chain and tensioners.

Approximately 2 weeks ago, I noticed a burning smell/oil leak in my 1999 Expedition. I promptly took it in to my mechanic to be diagnosed. It was determined that it had a leaking head gasket (this engine has only 46,000 miles on it, and the vehicle has been extremely well maintained). I spent many hours on the phone with Ford, but was told they would not help. Feeling stuck, I went ahead and authorized my mechanic to go ahead and fix the head gasket at our expense (of nearly $2000)! unfortunately, this nightmare only got worse! yesterday, my mechanic informed me that while tearing down the engine to get to the head gasket, he determined that the timing chain has worn clear into the guides/tensioners. He (and 2 other qualified mechanics) have stated that there is no explanation for this other than defective manufacturing. There is nothing I could have done to have caused this. The cost to repair this problem would be an additional $1500, now putting my total at nearly $3500! both the mechanic and I spent much of yesterday on the telephone (yet again) with Ford, but they are still refusing to take any responsibility for these faulty engines! it sickens me that they can charge $40,000 for a vehicle, then not be made to stand behind them! I have been absolutely amazed at how many other reports I am reading (here and elsewhere) about this very same problem occurring with the head gaskets. Why hasn't Ford been required to fix this problem? this Expedition was my "dream" car that I saved 2 years to buy. I cannot even begin to tell you how much that dream car has turned into a nightmare!! please make Ford take responsibility for these defective engines!!.

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