2005 Ford Expedition Power Train Problems
- 29
- 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.
What owners report
- electronic throttle · 17 records
- throttle control · 14 records
- check electronic · 10 records
- side road · 4 records
- accelerator pedal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My car at times will give a hard start. Turning, but not fully turning over or gives off a sound that i can only describe as an elephant trumpeting. When it does start at times it will shut completely off just as fast. It hesitates to pick up adequate speed and will stumble or jerk, and when put in reverse it will completely stall out. I've had a new battery installed, and the spark plugs and boots have been…
ODI 11222664
Power Train
My truck lost all forward gears except for reverse out of the blue the other morning when attempting to leave home. Valve body, servos, solenoids, have been replaced and still has not corrected the issue. The vehical has less then 155000 miles
ODI 11279257
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
I have an 05 expedition eddie bauer edition and the truck was shuddering and vibrating while on incline or driving. It also would hesitate upon acceleration. The next day the truck will only roll in reverse it will not drive forward and the "check electronic throttle control" message continues to pop up. Drove it and all of a sudden it wouldn't shift, and all gauges went flat, truck was still revving but gauges were…
ODI 10910103
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Transmission bad ,paint come out some areas, replace all the spark plugs
ODI 10862924
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
Engine · Power Train
Since purchasing the expedition in december 2014, i've had several incidents of "check engine throttle" warnings and the engine shut down, suddenly. This seems to also have a secondary issue of the truck hesitating/sputtering around 40-50mph. The vehicle has shut down on me in city traffic quite a few times and once on an exit ramp of the highway. This is a very dangerous situation to experience. The dealer…
ODI 10693758
Engine · Power Train
Accelerated engine to pass, engine coughed and heaved. The rpm climbed but vehicle acted like it was dying. Car eventually died. Turned car off re- started it. Chk engine light came on. Engine ran rough wanted to ramp up in rpms but still acted like it was going to die. (this is not the first time, it is very intermittent) the last time it seemed serious and continuous they changed the transmission. The problem did…
ODI 10627774
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Driving in city traffic, at approximately 35 mph. The electronic throttle control light came on and engine died. We were able to coast to gas station. The vehicle started right up and everythings worked fine. The next day took vehicle to ford dealership. After troubleshooting, they were not really sure of what was the problem. But they suggested changing the throttle body. We decided to take vehicle home. Vehicle…
ODI 10494791
Engine · Power Train
I was driving, when i tried to further accelerate, the car did not respond and a warning " check electronic throttle control". I pulled over and was able to restart the car and continue to drive as normal. The internet indicates this is a common problem in 2005 expeditions. This is obvious a highly dangerous situation to not be able to accelerate while already driving. *tr
ODI 10478726
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
Power Train
A clunk/thump noise from the rear when the transmission is engaged or shifted, during a change in vehicle direction or on acceleration. Have had my trans replaced once under warranty and now its doing the same thing again. *tr
ODI 10461642
Power Train
Traveling in a parking lot car died and said check electric throttle control. Wont run or crank. Left stuck in a parking lot had to get towed home. *tr
ODI 10441137
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2005 expedition and have had a electronic throttle control failure on it twice in the last 10 months. Both cases happened while turning through a major intersection, the engine continued to run, but there was no connection between the gas pedal and the throttle (stepping on the gas had no effect). Luckily i was able to coast through the intersection and onto the shoulder without getting hit. The first…
ODI 10478146
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2005 ford expedition eddie bauer, 90,000 miles. (vehicle manufactured in 2004.) while being driven at highway speed throttle stuck in fully depressed position after being engaged for a routine pass of another vehicle. Vehicle was noted to accelerate. Accelerator pedal could not be returned to non-depressed state when force applied. Brakes applied forcefully, vehicle was unable to be slowed or brought to a stop.…
ODI 10419439
Electrical System · Power Train
We wife has a 2005 ford expedition, it is used mainly for her to haul our kids to practice and school back and forth. The truck is constantly dying while driving it. The display shows check electronic throttle control". This morning she was taking the kids to school when it died while going through an intersection. I have talked to several different dealers who say they never heard of this problem, but can check it…
ODI 10404033
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. *tr
ODI 10536263
Power Train
2005 ford expedition has been stalling with no warning with the check throttle control light on. Will restart after turning off. I have replaced the throttle sensor twice and has not helped. This problem is very common for the 2005 expedition. Ford dealer will not help,but offers a $700. Fix that i understand does not always help. *tr
ODI 10401179
Electrical System · Power Train
I was driving up the highway with my two kids in my car. I was traveling about 40 mph. All of a sudden i hear the beep on my system and it stated that i needed to " check electronic throttle control". I laid off the gas and went thru a light when i attempted to hit the gas again i realized i had no power at all and i was coasting. I got in the turning lane and had to pull in front of a car just so i would not be…
ODI 10378596
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
2005 ford expedition limited ~83.5k miles vehicle had been driven about a half hour and the engine stopped without warning, unable to accelerate, brake or steer. Coasted to side of road, shut vehicle off, restarted. Took to dealership, unable to register code however i provided them with comments from online sites pointing to throttle control body failure causing engine to go into failsafe mode. Dealership's first…
ODI 10370941
Power Train
2005 ford expedition "electronic throttle control" light will come on and the engine will stall. This will happen at any time, any speed and without warning. Unfortunately someone will have to be severely injured before ford takes a look at this. *tr
ODI 10325452
Power Train
Transmission on 2005 expedition is slipping. When the vehicle is placed into drive and the foot throttle is depressed the vehicle hesitates to move forward, but then jerks forward. Other times it seems like it doesn't want to upshift when driving on the freeway. I must also state that the paint on the tip of the hood and on the tailgate are starting to bubble /blister, the vehicle is only 5 years old and the paint…
ODI 10296852
Power Train
While driving with a small child in the car - less than 15mph near a residential area - my 2005 ford expedition ltd suddenly flashed an error message "check electronic throttle control" and immediately lost acceleration, braking and steering. I was able to veer the vehicle to the side of the road without causing an accident. I used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle at which time i manually turned off the…
ODI 10272672
Power Train
My 05 ford expedition was recently in the shop several months back for electronic throttle issues. Tonight the check electronic throttle light came on and caused a total loss of acceleration. I put my hazards on and coasted to the side of the road. After turning off my engine and restarting my vehicle runs like normal again. Luckily it was very late at night and no other cars were around. This is potentially very…
ODI 10266042
Power Train
2005 ford expedition was stopped at stop sign. "check electronic throttle control" message was displayed on message center, along with an annunciating "ding". Engine continued to run, but accelerator pedal was completely dead. Shut off ignition and restarted vehicle, and accelerator control returned to normal. There was one occurrence so far. *tr
ODI 10265001