Ford's down for the count...again

[systemnt]

Back at planet Ford dealership with the Expedition that decided, on the way back from galveston, to start sputtering, shudderring, misfiring, and smelling like raw fuel... And trying to stall out with no power..
Appears to be a fuel injector issue, (apparently known issue with a recall notice that should have been taken care of before we bought the thing)..
Had to be towed because I'm pretty sure it hydraulic'ed and bent valves or rods.
For those that don't by extended warranties.. you must not have my luck.. because between this potential cost and the transmission it got last year... It's about $10000.
All I can say is ill continue to pay for them.

[bwssr]

bummer...but glad ya got the warranty!...

[Chuy]

that sucks. i had a lot of issues with my ford as well..
Switched to Chevy and am starting to think they ripped me off with the warranty package....i havent had to take it one once yet. 85K

my dad has an f250 that is ALWAYS in the shop for some reason or another.

[Fargus]

What year is your expedition? I have an 07 F150 and has been showing some similar issues. This all happened after a spark plug change.

[jcso139]

GOODluck with the problems!

[systemnt]

2005.. there us an actual recall and customer satisfaction service agreement for the issue:. 07M08.

[Fargus]

Unfortunately, that agreement only applies to certain 05 models. I will have to call the dealer to see if there is one for the 07's

[Ron]

I have never purchased the extened warrenty on new Ford vehicles and I've bought seven or eight in the last 20 years. Never had even one that needed anything. I am blessed

[systemnt]

Unfortunately, that agreement only applies to certain 05 models. I will have to call the dealer to see if there is one for the 07's

Yeh that was specifically our expedition.. but do a Google search ..there were others ..waiting for them to plug it in to the computer see the extent if the damage..
We' ll be selling after its fixed... Don't trust it anymore.

[systemnt]

Well they are replacing the injectors, as part of the recall.. they claim no other damage was found..should be fixed in an hour.
Gonna begin looking at trading it in.. I'm done with it.. not a reliable vehicle for my kids to be riding in.

[HEADHUNTER71]

Hope it works out fer ya bud good luck

[icetrauma]

Sorry to hear about it but thanks for the reminder, I need to call Bayway Lincoln!

[Split Arrow]

Well they are replacing the injectors, as part of the recall.. they claim no other damage was found..should be fixed in an hour.
Gonna begin looking at trading it in.. I'm done with it.. not a reliable vehicle for my kids to be riding in.

Are you looking for another SUV?

[blacksunshine]

so how long did you drive noticing the raw fuel?

if you were smelling it, the crankcase was probably full of fuel as well and if it was or even if there was a small amount, it thins out your oil and will basically wash all the lube out to the point the bearings will start getting destroyed....you need to ask them about that oil change and or check it yourself....very possible they might have just changed it and hoped nothing further would happen

[systemnt]

so how long did you drive noticing the raw fuel?

if you were smelling it, the crankcase was probably full of fuel as well and if it was or even if there was a small amount, it thins out your oil and will basically wash all the lube out to the point the bearings will start getting destroyed....you need to ask them about that oil change and or check it yourself....very possible they might have just changed it and hoped nothing further would happen

Didn't notice the smell till we stopped.. smelled like the mixture was super rich..white exhaust..burned your eyes...
they are changing the oil ..but ill mention the possible issue with the bearings.. thanks for that info..good point..