2008 Ford Expedition Power Train Problems
- 9
- 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 9 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. The contact stated that after her significant other parked the vehicle and shut it off, he exited the vehicle but reached back in because the keys were forgotten in the ignition switch. The vehicle was in park but started to roll away. There was a passenger seated in the front passenger seat who witnessed the failure occur and was unable to unfasten her seat belt when the…
Crash reported
ODI 11217462
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. While driving 40-55 mph, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the transmission. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to town east ford (located at 18411 lyndon b johnson fwy, mesquite, tx 75150, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11130375
Power Train
My truck was put in park and i couldn't put the car in gear. I was stranded with my family for 1 1/2 . I had to do research so i went to the internet on my cell phone and found out that it was the break light switch. I also read the manual and it said to replace the fuse . I did that and it still wouldn't go into gear. I had my wife stand in the back of the car while i depressed the brakes and the light wouldn't go…
ODI 10667501
Engine · Power Train
At the start of the engine, there is a tickling noise that does not disappear until after the first gear is automatically engaged. To me, this looks like a manufacturer's defect on the vehicle rather than an engine problem because at 41000 miles, such problems should not develop: the vehicle is relatively new. *tr
ODI 10547290
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was shut off and parked on an incline when it rolled backward and crashed into another vehicle. The emergency brake was not engaged when the failure occurred. The rear bumper and lift gate were damaged, but there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was driven to an auto body shop and repaired. The police were also notified and an…
Crash reported
ODI 10455740
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
This is a used car we were going to buy at a reputable dealer's lot. Salesman assured us it had not been in an accident. Upon inspection by our mechanic, it was determined that this vehicle had extensive front end damage, being rebuilt with salvage parts and repainted, probably in mexico. The transmission needed costly repairs. It had also had the tailgate removed, possibly replaced, and the brake pedal was welded…
Crash reported
ODI 10470448
Engine · Power Train
Clear coat and paint started peeling of for no reason and rust is appearing underneath the hood and the back door as well. Takes a while before shifting gears. *tr
ODI 10637858
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On 2 separate events my ford expedition rolled down the driveway when it was in parked with foot brake engaged. I took it to the ford service department and they claim they could not find any issues. This weekend with transmission in park and foot brake engaged the vehicle rolled backwards again almost running over me. *tr
ODI 10312780
Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. The contact stated that the driver and passenger windows failed. The windows could not be opened or closed. The transmission also failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the window failure was located at the door motor. The transmission computer was reprogrammed but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The…
ODI 10463537