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The first incident with my Ford while driving at about 25mph the spark plug was blown out. Ihad the spark plug issue repaired. My second issue with my Ford now is that it shuts off while driving at speed. It has happen 4 times now. I have read some blogs that state it might be the bad placement of fuel pump driver module or fuel pump relay. This may cause a crash. Please research!!!!
While slowly braking to a stop behind traffic stopped for a red light, the engine suddenly accelerated with my right foot still on the brake pedal. I pressed harder on the brake and when I realized the engine was still revving (at over 3,000 RPM), I put the transmission into neutral and noticed the engine speed erratically bouncing up and down in roughly the 2500 to 3500 RPM range. I still had my right foot firmly pressed on the brake pedal. I finally shut the ignition off and put the transmission into park. I waited a a few seconds and restarted the engine. This entire time I never lifted my right foot off the brake pedal. The engine started and idled at a normal 600 RPM or so. I carefully put it into drive so I could get out of traffic. At each subsequent stop, I would put the transmission into neutral just in case of another incident. I promptly drove straight home which fortunately was only 2 miles away. I checked the floor mat to see if the accelerator pedal could have gotten stuck but there was plenty of clearance. The floor mat is anchored to the floor so doesn't move. This is the first time something like this has happened to this or any other vehicle I've owned or driven.
The contact owned a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that her vehicle was parked and smoke emitted from under the hood. The vehicle then became engulfed in flames. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileages were unknown.
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact was driving 80 mph when the check service warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was safely merged from the highway and restarted. The failure became a constant recurrence and the vehicle was towed because it could not be restarted. The vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 189000.
While traveling at the posted 55mph speed limit, a loud popping noise was heard coming from the driver's side near the engine wall. It was later determined the vehicle had blown the #3 spark plug.
- Alexandria, LA, USA
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The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, a popping noise emitted from the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The driver exited the vehicle and noticed smoke near the front passenger's side tire area. The vehicle then became engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the flames and informed the contact that the fire originated from the engine compartment. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
I was driving down the interstate when I heard a pop from the engine compartment & smelled gas fumes. A spark plug (passenger side, 3rd plug back) had ejected and ruined the coil. I took it to a local auto service center & they immediately knew what had happened as they have worked on several of the Ford 4.6L V8's with the same condition. Checked for recalls & found nothing. This could have set the engine compartment on fire. This is a problem that has to be fixed.
My Ford Expedition engine races while driving but more importantly when stopped at traffic signal the Expedition engine raises and if foot isn't forcefully planted on brake at all times it lunges could cause accident by rear ending any vehicle stopped in front of me or property damage to other vehicle an to my own. It further has a hickup like not getting fuel properly. The Expedition has been well maintained and two weeks ago had a complete tuneup(my thinking that might be what is causing the problem) not the case it has continued to do the racing engine and lunges. Recently my sister with a new Ford Explorer had a car accident caused by the same symptoms of my own Expedition. The damage to my Expedition in the event of an acident would be to repair or replace the frontend of my vehicle.
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- New Orleans , LA, USA