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.
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
Engine
My mother had my car when this occurred and the incident and subsequent research showing a dangerous pattern and no recall of this issue has me very concerned. While at a red light, the engine failsafe message flashed across the dash with the engine light on while making loud alert beeps. The engine was still running but the car would not go. My mother put it in park and shut the engine off. She was able to restart…
ODI 10556184
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I have six kids and when your driving and your car shuts off going 50-60 miles an hours and gives you a message fail safe message, that's pretty scary. I fixed the throttle body sensor once and now have issues with the same issue. I have looked into this and surprised that there are not recalls. This is one expensive fix. *tr
ODI 10556436
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire. The fire started from under the rear seat of the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed in the fire. A police report was filed. The contact stated that his mechanic believed that a failed catalytic converter could have potentially caused the fire. The failure and the current mileage was 98,300. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10524959
Engine
I was driving on the freeway at 60mph and the engine shut down and showed "check electric throttle control". I was not able to pull to the side. The truck worked fine after i restarted it. This has happened 5 times. We were lucky that nobody hit us on the freeway. Throttle body needs to be replaced. 3 different mechanics and 1 electrician said this a defect and they see it all the time with this engine. *tr
ODI 10522535
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine fail safe mode warning message illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 125,000. *tr
ODI 10512941
Engine
Getting on freeway an audible bip and a warning came on screen indicating to check electric throttle and a few seconds later the engine died. Extremely dangerous. Had kids in car. This should be a matter for recall. *tr
ODI 10508751
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the engine shook. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the variable cam timing phaser had failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10510092
Engine
The engine just stalled and the message "engine fail safe mode" appeared. Luckily we were right at a parking lot that we rolled into with my husband steering. We had just pulled off the interstate traveling 65 mph. It could have resulted in injuries and/or death. Ford should fix this problem. *tr
ODI 10504121
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
We have had three incidents of unexpected acceleration on our ford expedition. Once with my daughter and three grandchildren and twice with myself. I have contacted ford and they say there is no known vehicle problem and only offered to have it towed to a ford dealer and i will be responsible for the cost of the repair. If ford is correct and there is no known problem, then why would ford be willing to pay the cost…
ODI 10505196
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
Engine
I was driving down the highway going 65 & my truck completely shut down was almost hit by a semi. A wrench sign came on, i put it in park & shut it off & started it back up. This happens all the time. I believe something should be done before someone gets killed,from what im reading its happens to alot of owners. So please for our safety do something don't wait till its to late. *tr
ODI 10515106
Engine
Engine failsafe mode came on in the middle of driving and the truck just shut off in the middle of the road. I had to turn it off and restart it...it happened three times in one trip. *tr
ODI 10494826
Engine
Was driving around 40 miles per hr and engine just quit. No power steering. Warning light came on regarding throttle. Luckily we were not on the interstate and could pull over. My son will be turning 16 in a few months and he was going to be driving this. Now we are worried. There are so many complaints on line. Ford needs to recall this. Someone will end up being hurt over this. I have seen that replacing throttle…
ODI 10494407
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. While driving on an incline, the vehicle stalled and the electronic throttle control indicator illuminated. The engine resumed normal operation after the vehicle was restarted. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
ODI 10629372
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving down the center lane on rt 41 in port charlotte, with an approximate speed of 45 mph, when the engine just shut down. This is not the first time it happened to me, and it's very dangerous. I had to maneuver carefully to pull over to the side of the road, with cars beeping, and swerving around me. I tried to restart the vehicle, but kept getting an "engine fail safe mode" message. I sat for a while on…
ODI 10475902
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. The contact stated that the engine stalled without warning while driving at any speed. The engine failure mode light illuminated after the failure occurred. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who replaced the fuel filters and the injector but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized…
ODI 10466636
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
Engine
While driving on road in traffic, the engine was bucking and turning off, causing traffic to swerve around me until i could get off the road. Warning light said electronic throttle control. Took to dealer for inspection. *tr
ODI 10459882
Engine
My ford expedition, while driving at 40 miles an hour lost power. This is the 3rd time in 2 years it has happened. On the info center it stated engine fail safe mode. The three times it has happened has been on back roads.i consider this a very unsafe condition . My dealer looked at it the first two times and said there were no codes, that i would need to bring it in sooner. But there are no lasting results, and it…
ODI 10748973
Engine
I have had an engine check light and no one can find the problem. Some mechanics tell me its one thing and the others something else. Took to a.v ford and quicklane in north hollywood. My truck stayed several days at shop and still cant find problem. Mechanic even called detroit plant to get advise. Still not resolved. Paid too much just trying to figure the problem. Has there been any issues brought to you about…
ODI 10678972
Engine
Vehicle stopped running while making left turn at intersection, vehicle stopped running while at stop light, vehicle stopped running while on interstate hwy at highway speeds. All this has happened more than 20 times. *tr
ODI 10532178