2011 Ford Expedition Power Train Problems
- 19
- 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 19 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
On december 12, 2017, while traveling at 75 mph on the interstate with the cruise control set, the vehicle surged forward. Within seconds following the surge, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted causing loss of control and nearly a roll over accident. The vehicle would not move in any gear. Turning the vehicle off and on 2 times allowed the vehicle to move again. The dealer replaced the control module in the…
ODI 11180922
Power Train
While my wife was driving on the interstate with the cruise control set at 78mph, the rear tires on our 2011 expedition suddenly locked up, skidding the tires and caused the vehicle to fishtail she had no control of steering or acceleration. When the vehicle reached approximately 35mph the tires released and she was able to steer into the median. At this point, she could not move the vehicle. There was a picture of…
ODI 11132042
Power Train
I was traveling at about 70 mph with cruise control on when the vehicle suddenly downshift twice (from 6th gear to i think 3rd then 1st gear) and the rpms red lined causing the vehicle to jerk and slow down rapidly. I lost all acceleration power and was barely able to make it to the shoulder of the highway. I could not get any acceleration in any gear once i was pulled over. I turned the vehicle off and back on and…
ODI 11101084
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving 70 mph on the highway on a straight away when my car suddenly downshifted to 2nd gear, then immediately to 1st gear and then the wheels locked up
ODI 11092565
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Upon hard acceleration over 3000 rpm a burnt exhaust odor enters the cabin. At all times
ODI 11012663
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I experience headaches and dizziness when driving there has been times i have to pull over to avoid crashing. I believe carbon monoxide may be the result of these symptoms.
1 injury
ODI 11014941
Power Train
When slowing down and shifting from second to first the transmission makes a loud stuttering noise every time. This is not a normal noise a transmission should make. This is a safety concern that ford needs to fix in new and older models. This is a very common issue people are reporting on the internet with fords around this year. Many have had this begin to occur around only 25k miles.
ODI 10946808
Power Train
I can shut off the engine and take out the keys when the transmission is still in d., not p.
ODI 10927645
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford expedition. When the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the contact's vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a parked vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle did not stop even when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact attempted to shift the vehicle into neutral, but it shifted into drive and accelerated forward. The only way to stop…
Crash reported
ODI 10845681
Power Train · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford expedition. While attempting to accelerate on an incline, the vehicle decelerated and the front wheels failed to turn. The 4x4 system also independently activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who discovered that the 4x4 motor and solenoid failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10679883
Power Train
Traveling down the highway going approximately 70 mph when the rear wheels locked causing the vehicle to rapidly decelerate and rear end to swerve. Fortunately there were no vehicles immediately behind the vehicle as this would have resulted in a major rear end collision. The rear wheels unlocked after approximately three to four seconds and i was able to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The powertrain…
ODI 10478638
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
We were driving on 95 when we heard a thud-type noise. We thought we had a flat tire, but then the vehicle would no longer accelerate. We were able to get off at the exit that was immediately upon us and safely pull off on the side of the road. We did not have any flat tires. The vehicle would still turn on and run (so we knew it wasn't the alternator), but it wouldn't accelerate. The ford dealership informed us it…
ODI 10475306
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact had difficulty controlling the steering wheel and swerved into the next lane with the illumination of the mechanical failure warning light. The contact was able to coast onto the shoulder. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed,…
ODI 10473028
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford expedition. The contact was driving 20 mph when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was a mechanic and performed a diagnostic test that indicated a transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.
ODI 10469977
Power Train
While on a family trip from tx to fl, the "limp home mode" wrench came on. Pulled over, checked what i could. Got back on the road, about 20 miles down the road, a fine mist starting blowing out the back and the suv lost all power. Pulled over and call ford. It was towed to a ford dealer about 5 miles away. The dealer called monday morning, to say the transmission was blown and needed to be replaced. Well ford had a…
ODI 10476558
Power Train
After driving the vehicle 2011 ford expedition el for approximately 5 hours at 70mph on interstate 95 at 2:30am in the state of georgia with no other vehicles nearby suddenly without any warning the car went into a violent skid causing it to swerve and spin out of control until coming to rest at the side of the road. At this time the transmission did not respond to either forward or reverse,there was no throttle…
ODI 10458225
Engine · Power Train
After the vehicle hit 5,000 miles, we started noticing a decrease in our fuel efficiency. Around that same time is when we also began having problems with our transmission. When driving at low speeds, between 30 mph and 40 mph, the rpms oscillate up to +/- 250 rpms. Between those speeds, the engine is constantly revving up and down while driving. We have had our vehicle serviced by ford on six different occasions,…
ODI 10472389
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford expedition el. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed and stalled. The vehicle was restarted after the failure. The contact also stated that while traveling 50 mph, the tow haul light illuminated. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer ten times. The…
ODI 10471175
Power Train
After picking up this new vehicle driving down the hwy this vehicle made a loud noise coming from the transmission area.. Seconds later the vehicle lock up and sent me into a spin.the vehicle would not go into gear so i called a tow truck and had the vehicle take to the dealership. The dealership replaced the transmission mechatronix unit and the tcm unit.after picking the vehicle i 600 mile more on the vehicle and…
ODI 10436112