2008 Ford Expedition Fuel system Problems

“While driving my Expedition el on the highway and rounding a curve at 65 MPH, the engine died without any warning. Fortunately, I was able to put the transmission into neutral and coast to a stop in a safe location. The engine would not start for several minutes, but then started and ran normally. I drove it straight to the dealer and dropped it off. The dealer diagnosed it as a fuel pump failure, and informed me that the part was on backorder and they could not guarantee a delivery date. …”

“Takata recall my 2008 Expedition eb broke down when I was at a red light. Had to call for a tow truck cause didnt want to start cranked but didnt want to run. Brought it home check engine light was on so checked normal stuff fuses an relays everything seemed fine no fuses were blown. Am really mechanical myself checked to see if it was getting gas so checked pressure on fuel rails an justed like I guessed the first no fuel. So decided to drop the gas tank to see if pump went out so took out pump an it had shorten out on plug burn melted the harness. …”

“The check engine light has come on 6 times since my 2008 Ford Expedition limited was purchased in february 2008, requiring a trip to the dealer each time. Exhaustive checks by Ford service personnel initially centered on the gas cap, however, even after the gas cap was replaced, the same symptom occurred several times. Only after a determined inspection by Ford service personnel was the trouble diagnosed as a faulty fuel tank which provided a poor sealing surface for the fuel pump o-ring. The fuel tank was replaced, and the trouble disappeared.”

“Since I have owned this vehicle when ever you fill up with fuel when the gas pump clicks off fuel spews back out the filler tube. I have asked dealers if anyone else has this problem and am told no. I believe this is a safety hazzard when gasoline runs down the side of vehicle and onto the ground. Ford does not acknowlege and problem. I'm sure there are other vehicles with the same problem.”

“When filling the gas tank, even at the slowest setting on the gas pump, when the pump clicks to indicate the tank is full, 5 seconds later the tank burps fuel everywhere and the tank is only 3/4 full. The fumes are a safety risk to people, the fuel on the ground is bad for the environment, and there have been instances when I have been sprayed with fuel. I took the vehicle to my local mechanic and they were not able to find anything wrong. I took the vehicle to the local Ford dealership and they indicated everything was working properly. …”