2005 Ford Expedition Engine Problems
- 55
- 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 55 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle control · 10 records
- electronic throttle · 10 records
- shut down · 9 records
- fail safe · 9 records
- safe mode · 9 records
- engine light · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 23 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
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
Engine
The car turns off. I need to put the car in park wait a few minutes then turn the car back on and it works. The bad thing is it can happen at any time.
ODI 11203403
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was driving and all of a sudden steering wheel locked and my car literally shut off while i was driving.. I coasted to the side and i turned off car.. Tried to turn it back on and it kept cranking and i kept doing it like 5 times until it started back up. Sure it is a 2005, but it has been giving me problems since i got it, now it is worse. I don't believe it is wear and tear i actually replaced the whole engine 4…
ODI 11063196
Engine · Suspension
Vehicle vibrates badly especially at highway speeds. Vibration is so bad, the vehicle rocks side-to-side while driving. Driving at highway turnpike speed of 75mph, vehicle engine began to surge and then completely shut down. Oil pressure gauge indicated low oil pressure and vehicle would not start. Vehicle still had electrical function but engine no longer would turn over. Checked engine oil level and had engine…
ODI 10948179
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
Engine
ENGINE MAKES RATTLING NOISE AND MISSING BADLY
ODI 11269009
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle vibrated abnormally and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10935483
Engine
My engine said fail safe mode. My spark plugs got stuck in engine costing me 1000 to fix.
ODI 10881950
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2005 expedition is maintained normally and spark plugs changed and the engine will either cut off or slow down to about 30 miles an hour while i am on the highway with a error message fail save mode. Most times when i shut off the engine and restart it turns over but doesn't stay on. Totally unsafe for me and my family. Please research and recall what the issue is! This issue has started about 4 years after we…
ODI 10876578
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
For many time that my expedition has stalled because of the throttle body failing. The engine goes into safe mode and stalls and stops, thi is very danger situation
ODI 10873914
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle body sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,800.
ODI 10693800
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
This is the 4th time in 5 weeks that my car has shut down while driving and it says "engine fail safe mode". It has been in the shop after the first 3 incidents and different things have been done to it. I just got it out of the shop and it happened the 4th time. So it's going back to shop. I have been fortunate, and have not been in a accident as a result of it shutting down. Looking online it's amazing how many…
ODI 10691203
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
Engine · Service Brakes
While driving on the highway the car completely shut down. All lights on dash lit up, radio went off. Seconds later the car restated itself and the radio went back on. This happened twice on 10/20/2014 and once about two weeks before that.. No warning lights come on, no bumps the road was smooth, no rain puddles. It just dies and restarts itself each time. For about 6 months now the car dies completely when i am…
ODI 10648749
Engine
Vehicle check engine light stays on. Vehicle turns off when sitting idle. Brought vehicle to dealership and they said they fixed it, but after leaving the dealership and paying a large bill the check engine light came back on and still cuts off when just sitting idle in "drive". Scared that this can cause an accident if someone behinds me doesn't realize that my vehicle cuts off. *tr
ODI 10681015
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Electronic throttle control help, i have a 2005 expedition,. The thing has just started shutting down on me while driving. For no apparent reason, while driving along, it stops running, and after shutting it off, placing it in park, it will start back up. It was so scary , thanks god i didn't had any accident ,this is a big issue from ford *js
ODI 10592264
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The wrench icon illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact coasted onto the shoulder and was able to restart the engine. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the throttle. The throttle was replaced. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10566261
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Additionally after restarting the vehicle, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
ODI 10633722
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving the vehicle went into a heavy vibration from the motor and the smell of raw fuel was present. After turning off the vehicle it would not start. The vehicle was towed to the ford dealer and the dealer stated that a fuel injector became stuck open. The injector filled the cylinder with fuel and caused the engine to blow up (severe damage). It was found that this occurred on ford expeditions numerous…
ODI 10681481