2005 Ford Expedition Electrical System Problems
- 71
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 71 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- electronic throttle · 36 records
- throttle control · 31 records
- check electronic · 29 records
- each case · 15 records
- side road · 10 records
- without warning · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Crank no start, after replaced new fuel pump, filter and other parts would not start and not getting fuel. Was in motion and died after making a right turn after filling fuel tank.
ODI 11057474
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel pump driver module failed due to design flaw which caused galvanic corrosion. Aluminum body of component acts as the sacrificial anode for the frame which is steel. This caused my vehicle to stall at 65mph and lose power and thus caused the loss of power steering and hydraulic brake booster while traveling a high rate of speed. This could be especially dangerous on highways, congested areas, or areas with…
ODI 11010674
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
This car just numerous of problem..... Who ever built this car did not have a good job of doing it
ODI 10928624
Electrical System
Same as everyone else driving normally and truck completely shuts off 4 different times all differently i changed the fuel pump driver module had fuel tank dropped and changed fuel filter and pump i'm not going to lie i love my baby she's been good to me besides this i have 250,000 plus miles on her and counting and never faced probs till now i've recently this year (technically) rebuilt her motor and that's it .…
Crash reported
ODI 10914398
Electrical System · Heater Core
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed and emitted hot air from the vents when activated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times where the blender door actuator, compressor, and control panel were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The mechanic stated that the failure could not be remedied. The manufacturer stated that there…
ODI 10854874
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I have a 2005 ford expedition and have maintained my vehicle maintenance and only have 124,000 miles on this vehicle. It continues to shut off the engine and code fail safe mode on code appear and when i'm driving on the highway it is dangerous. After reading so many complaints this is unsafe. Also, the computer issues with locking doors, failure of the transmission (which i had to replace) such a disappointment of…
ODI 10852059
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
My 15 year old son and my life were placed in serious danger, by the gross negligence and deceptive business practices promoted by the ford motor company, regarding scan code p2106. Since as early as february 26, 2013 ford motor company was made aware of a dangerous defect concerning the mechanical and electrical components of their manufactured product released to the consumer public for profit. The vehicles are…
ODI 10748773
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
For the 3rd time in the past year i am driving down the road at about 40 mph - engine lights comes on, message "check electronic throttle control" comes on - i have no power, i coast to the side lane turn on hazard lights, turn key to off position. Restart the car (takes a couple of tries) and continue - this is extremely dangerous and should be addressed by ford ( i have reported this issue) looking on line and on…
ODI 10659429
Electrical System · Engine
While moving in traffic the vehicle engine cut-off on its own. Message came up on dash display, something about "elect throttle control". Was moving very slowly on an interstate highway bad traffic, with heaters (front and back) and the radio on. I was able to coast off to the side of the highway. Turned off radio, heaters, then was able to restart the vehicle. Battery condition was fine (replaced 2 years ago), no…
ODI 10730287
Electrical System · Engine
While moving in traffic the vehicle engine cut-off on its own. Message came up on dash display, something about "elect throttle control". Was moving very slowly on an interstate highway bad traffic, with heaters (front and back) and the radio on. I was able to coast off to the side of the highway. Turned off radio, heaters, then was able to restart the vehicle. Battery condition was fine (replaced 2 years ago), no…
ODI 10659173
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2005 ford expedition at 25mph and came to a stop light. I stopped. I tried to accelerate but i couldn't. My rpm where moving but car would not. Then the check electric throttle control message popped on. Car finally started to accelerate but died out. It then restarted and drove normally for 4 blocks, before not accelerating at all. Had to be towed to ford dealer. This needs to be recalled. *tr
ODI 10595809
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving home down a slight decline, i heard a beep and the message on the dash read (check electronic throttle control) which i then mentally added to my list of things to do. Not until a needed to start accelerating again did i realize that my throttle was completely inoperable. Luckily, a word used frequently by other owners to describe this same issue, i was able to coast to a stop while other vehicles went…
ODI 10566665
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 55mph on interstate 95 in philadelphia, pa with my wife and 2 children the vehicle stopped running and i was dangerously stalled in the middle of interstate 95. The check engine light came on and check electronic throttle message came on. This is a family vehicle and my wife and i refuse to drive it now in fear of this incident occurring again resulting in death or serious injury. Based upon my…
ODI 10557981
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Driving on highway at about 60 mph changing lanes and a odb message appears "check electronic throttle control" and the car just shuts down. It was a life threatening moment for my family and i as a truck that was on coming from behind with speed had to slam on the brakes in order not to collide with me since i had no power to accelerate. I was only fortunate that the truck had a clear lane to change into abruptly.…
ODI 10556898
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
I was driving with 4 kids in the car, when all the sudden my car turned off, all the lights came on the dash. Luckily i was able to move over to a parking lot. I turned the car off, turned back on, nothing. Tried again and it worked. I was able to drive 50 miles home and as i was turning in my driveway it happened again. *tr
ODI 10555394
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Rear driver side passenger window went down by itself and there is no way to send it up. Is stuck open. I am reporting because i found more than 20 forums online with hundreds of reported complaints on the same issue and i don't see the necessary recall on this item. *tr
ODI 10534742
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving along at 55 mph engine shut down. No power brakes, steering, etc. Indicator message on dashboard said "check electronic ignition". Repair cost $ 724.19. *tr
ODI 10681465
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
While driving at 40 mph engine stopped working making brakes and steering fail. Limped off busy road luckily! Engine light showed electronic throttle failure. Now check engine light is on. Going to dealers for repair today-since this is an obvious problem for ford why haven't they addressed it! Could be deadly if fails in heavy traffic conditions. *tr
ODI 10501011
Electrical System
My 2005 expedition was traveling at a speed of 40mph when it stopped accelerating and died in traffic while i was taking my kids to school. I couldn't turn the stirring wheel to get off of the road. This is a very dangerous problem and it has happened to me about three or four times. Once it happened when i was pulling out into traffic on a hill thank god no one else was coming. *tr
ODI 10484008
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
The spark plug broke in the engine costing a lot of money to repair. Now another one is stuck and i cant afford to get it fixed. This could possibly cause fire and create a safety hazard. There are numerous complaints out there and this really needs to be a recall situation. *tr
ODI 10494763
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Structure · Visibility/Wiper
The air conditioning unit is leaking excessive amounts of water under the carpet and the water is pooling under the rug and flowing into the channel where the wiring harness is located. This wiring harness does not look to be protected from water and it is a mater of time before the insulation on this wire breaks down and shorts out to the frame. *tr
ODI 10466950
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Warning light said electronic throttle control, this is the third time i have almost had a major accident and ford tells me to call them when i have an accident or the code shows back up. They admit that they are aware of this issue but it must fail completely before it can be replaced under warranty or recall. Also the truck cuts out at 60mph and jerks until you speed up. They advised they are also aware of this…
ODI 10461641
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and a warning notification appeared, indicating there was a charging system failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated the computer had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10457376
Electrical System
I was driving on four lane highway in right lane at 40mph. I noticed the car starting to slow down and when i pressed the gas pedal it did not react and the car continued to slow down. I looked at my gauges on the dash and there were no warning lights and all gauges read normally. I thought i could smell smoke, and the car continued to slow down, and i knew i needed to get off the road as traffic was heavy. As i…
Fire reported
ODI 10451540
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving the vehicle and it immediately lost acceleration. An alarm on dash identified the problems as electronic throttle control failure. This was very dangerous and i was lucky no one was following me close. My wife is now scared to drive the vehicle and i don't know what to do. There are many complaints on the web about this issue which i would have thought a recall would be initiated by ford. I searched…
ODI 10446871