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
This is the 5th time this particular malfunction has occurred within a 4 month period. While cruising at low speed (5-15 mph) in stop and go traffic, the engine light illuminates and the vehicle shuts down. With the vehicle engine off there isn't any power steering and driver must maneuver safely to the side of the road and come to a complete stop, place vehicle in park and restart the engine. The error message is…
ODI 10266993
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving 55mph on highway, when all of a sudden there was no power to gas pedal. The check electronic throttle control light flashed, i pulled over three lanes to side of road. I sat there trying to start vehicle continuously, finally after 10 minutes it started. My 9 month old daughter and i was almost killed on the highway due to this problem. My vehicle is now running terrible. I came home to see if i could…
ODI 10264202
Electrical System
As i was driving to my office shortly after noon today, an alert appeared "check electronic throttle system." my expedition would not accelerate, i coasted into a parking lot and tried to accelerate, but nothing happened. I turned off the engine and restarted my vehicle - i could then accelerate my vehicle and continued to my office. This is was a very scary incident, thankfully i was the only one in my vehicle…
ODI 10264196
Electrical System
On my 2005 ford expedition i have gotten an alert of "check electronic throttle system". On two occasions when this alert has sounded, the vehicle has died out in the middle of travel and i had to get to the side of the roadway to restart. On two other occasions when this alert has sounded, the vehicle did not die but i was not able to accelerate. I had to stop and restart the vehicle. This is very dangerous when…
ODI 10261906
Electrical System
I was driving about 70mph when the message center tone sounded and the message read "check throttle control". The engine continued to run, however, the accelerator became inoperable. It seems as if a lot of 05 expedition owners are having the same problem. This is just way to dangerous to drive with this issue. I never drive in the middle lane on highways now for fear that this could happen at any time. *tr
ODI 10257553
Electrical System
I was driving on the freeway at 65mph and the "check electronic throttle control" light came on and then my vehicle engine shut off. I had to pull over with no power and little ability to turn before vehicle would restart. It has done this now three times. I have researched the cost for repairs but due to the high expense ($500) i am not able at this time to fix. *tr
ODI 10258037
Electrical System
While traveling at approximately 60 mph in morning rush hour on a major highway a message appeared on the display board stating check electronic throttle sensor vehicle then immediately died and i was unable to accelerate. I was able to coast to the shoulder attempting to avoid any collisions. Once i came to a stop i placed the vehicle in park and turned the ignition off. After a few minutes i restarted the car…
ODI 10301677
Electrical System
While driving, check engine throttle control light comes on. The car essentially shuts down - loses acceleration, power steering, etc. This has happened three times...december 10, 2008, february 23, 2009, and march 2, 2009. The car will start again if you turn it off and re-start it. This can be extremely dangerous if it happens at a point where it's hard to pull over. After reading message boards, it seems to be a…
ODI 10260501
Electrical System
While driving the vehicle will have not have any throttle response and "check electronic throttle component" shows on dash. After pulling to the side of the road, or coasting into someone's drive-way on a curvey road, turn the ignition off and sit for a few minutes and restart engine and is fine. Has occurred 3 times now, all 3 at speeds less than 45 mph. Took the vehicle to ford dealership where they charged me $75…
ODI 10257081
Electrical System · Labels
2005 ford expedition car fire lost nine months of payments cars seats wallet easy up canopies etc. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10250345
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Interior Lighting
I bought my 2005 ford expedition in march 2007 with 21k miles on it. I have had to replace 2 different injectors in 16 months because the vehicle will start cutting back and acting like it wants to cut off when it stops at a light . The most recent replacement came when i drove it 5 miles from home and it jerked continuously the entire inside of the vehicle smelled like gas very strongly as well as the exhaust. The…
ODI 10245098
Electrical System
2005 ford expedition - electronic throttle problem. This has been an on-going problem since 2008, a very dangerous problem. Will the notification warns you the car dies in mid-traffic causing you to coast and then the engine dies. I have had this fixed in 2008 and in 2009 and 2010 is having the same issue - someone will end up with a death due to this problem. Please investigate. *tr
ODI 10354660
Electrical System
Electric throttle control went out while driving ast 60 mph also ignition fuse went out so car was dead leaving me stranded in the middle of no where with 4 girls in the car. The engine literally stopped while i was driving at 60 mph. Could have been very dangerous if on a crowded interstate. *tr
ODI 10276440
Electrical System
My wife was driving our 2005 ford expedition with 50,000 miles. She stated that the radio quit working and then the vehicle quit running. At that point the horn began to blow continuously until smoke started to come out of the right side of the dash. At this time she exited the vehicle with our boys and called the fire dept. By the time they arrived the vehicle was fully involved with fire. Needless to say the…
Fire reported
ODI 10241369
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard a beeping noise and then noticed that the check electronic throttle warning light was illuminated as the vehicle lost power. The failure recurred on four separate occasions. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who advised the contact that the electronic control module had failed. He removed the battery terminal,…
ODI 10395906
Electrical System
The dash message center lights have progressively been getting dimmer to the point the mileage information, direction of travel and temp are unreadable in daylight hours. However, at night, when the auto lights turn on, the message center is quite clear. *tr
ODI 10684289
Electrical · Electrical System
Electronic throttle control light, i was driving about 50mph when the car slowed down to a stop and the gas pedal would not work. The car was running and rolling, but i could not accelerate. (scary) *tr
ODI 10254869
Accelerator Pedal · Electrical System · Fuel Pump · Injectors
I have a 2005 ford expedition, eddie bauer. Most recently (2 weeks ago), my check electronic throttle light came on, i called my local dealer and planned to take it in the next day. I work close to home and have limited driving distance. On the way home, the throttle went completely out and the vehicle cut off on the side of the road and was unable to be restarted and had to be towed. My local dealer did fix it in a…
ODI 10211478
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Steering
First time it occurred i was traveling to work the car stalled while driving approx. 20 mph and there was no control of the car - was able to move to side of road and restart. Fault on the console was "electronic throttle". Has happen approx 4 more times at various speeds and conditions with three different drivers. No problem ever found by dealer. Has happened at high speed on the freeway complete loss of steering…
ODI 10486629
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Interior Lighting · Latch · Seats · Tires · Turn Signal
George newcomb landers mclarty 2609 south walton bentonville, ar 72712 i purchased a 2005 expedition from you a few weeks ago. On 11-23-05 i brought it over to have some defects repaired. Defects that were to be fixed. Transmission. When stopped on a hill if you remove your foot from the brake the vehicle will roll out of control. This happens if you are stopped with the vehicle in reverse going down a hill of in…
ODI 10145852
Electrical System
My 2005 ford expedition suddenly lost all power while driving in roseville, ca on saturday february 13th 2010. My family of four was in the car, and luckily, we avoided an accident. A "engine fail safe mode" light came on, and i had to pull on the side of the road. I restarted my vehicle with no problems. *tr
ODI 10310262