1997 Ford Expedition engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 1997 Ford Expedition — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 1997 ford expedition xlt beige in color since I have own this vehicle I have had to replace five (5) spark plugs and coil for they have blown out of the cylinder and I have had to have the vehicle towed into a repair facility which have been costly to me. The engine on this vehicle is a 5.4. The…”
filed Oct 23, 2020
“Coil pack, spark plug issue. My expedition sounded like it was "missing". Not sure when I 1st heard it. I took it in for some maintenance- oil change, change spark plugs, basic tune up. But I was told by the shop that the coil pack/spark plugs were defective & if I attenpted to change the plugs &…”
filed Apr 29, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10…
07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2007Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt
0554 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 21, 2005Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
031404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 23, 2004
Engine problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Expedition | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 Expedition | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 Expedition | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 Expedition | 10 | 9% |
| 2021 Expedition | 55 | 24% |
| 2020 Expedition | 51 | 12% |
| 2019 Expedition | 107 | 22% |
| 2018 Expedition | 98 | 26% |
| 2017 Expedition | 38 | 11% |
| 2016 Expedition | 37 | 17% |
| 2015 Expedition | 31 | 19% |
| 2014 Expedition | 10 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford Expedition
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.