FordExpedition2005
  1. Ford Expedition
  2. Problems
  3. 2005
  4. Engine

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

BandRecords
100–150k mi23
60–100k mi11
150–400k mi9
1–30k mi6
30–60k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 12, 2011

    Electrical System · Engine · Steering

    Vehicle died unexpectedly while traveling down highway at a high rate of speed. There are hundreds of complaints just like this on here. If a recall isn't in order people will die and the lawsuits will begin. It's obviously a major mechanical problem. Ford and the nhtsa should be liable. This is serious and reading through all of these complaints it doesn't seem like the nhtsa is doing their job. *tr

    ODI 10572716

  • May 16, 2007 · 25,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine fail safe mode light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal function. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 25,000. Updated…

    ODI 10479549

  • April 2, 2007 · 25,000 miles

    Engine

    Failure of cam shaft and valve, lifter parts associated with the right side of this 5.4l engine. Most likely due to variable cam timing units. 5.4 l engine in 2005 expedition, first placed in service in december 2004. Right side of engine began making a ticking noise within 30,000 miles. Dealer service stated ticking noise is normal, no issues. Noise continued. Noise recently became worse. Right side of engine.…

    ODI 10505878

  • October 2, 2006 · 10,000 miles

    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

  • February 21, 2006 · 35,000 miles

    Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control

    ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

    ODI 10500084