2012 Ford Expedition Power Train Problems
- 36
- 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.
What owners report
- power train · 10 records
- notified failure · 6 records
- failure recurred · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- lead frame · 4 records
- downshifted first · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
My 2012 exhibition exhibits the same symptoms that are described in recall# 12v190000. While at highway speeds; speedometer drops to zero, transmission shifts to 5th gear and when the breaks are applied downsifts to 1st gear causing wheel hop and possible loss of control and injury. It was manufactured in the included time frame and at the included kentucky manufacturing plant, yet the vehicle is not eligible for…
ODI 11309293
Power Train
There have been several instances. The first one i was pulling out of a parking lot onto a main road when the transmission stopped pulling, acted like it was in neutral. I pulled over turned off the engine and restarted it and it was fine. The next was on a 2 lane highway cruising at about 50 mph, the vehicle jerked, locked up the rear tires, went into limp mode, check engine light came on and code was p0270 for the…
ODI 11170882
Power Train
While driving at freeway speeds (60-65mph) there's a very noticeable "clank" when the transmission shifts. Especially when driving at an incline at 1,800-2,000 rpm. I have to keep vehicle above that speed or at a different rpm range.
ODI 11181687
Power Train
While driving my vehicle off of homestead rdmy truck slams into 1st gear just randomly sometimes while im driving fast and sometime when i'm driving slow i think the back wheels locked at one point putting me into oncoming traffic but it released just in the nick of time to get out of the way i was very scared i'm still worried to drive it but as of right now it's my only means of transportation so i just drive…
ODI 11153556
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While starting the ignition, all the interior lights illuminated, but the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to thoroughbred ford (8501 n boardwalk ave, kansas city, mo 64154) where they stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v248000 (power train). The contact also stated that the transmission sensor needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11152960
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While driving, the low fuel indicator illuminated, all the lighting on the instrument panel flickered, and the vehicle decelerated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. When the vehicle was restarted, the instrument panel was reset and the vehicle was able to drive normally. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to all…
ODI 11131784
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While driving 60 mph, the transmission seized and the vehicle skidded down the roadway. The contact was assisted by a police officer with diverting traffic to have the vehicle safely moved off of the roadway. Additionally, while driving 45 mph, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to bell road ford (located at [redacted], phoenix, az 85023, [redacted]) where it was…
ODI 11170206
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While driving various speeds, the vehicle decelerated to 0 mph. The contact stated that the vehicle downshifted independently and the speedometer decreased to 0 mph. Furthermore, the contact stated that the vehicle was still in motion when the rpms decreased to 0 mph. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. Joe myers ford (16634 northwest freeway, houston,…
ODI 11130380
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle jerked and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the failure worsened when the vehicle was driven above 50 mph. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11120495
Power Train
I have the same year, make, model, transmission and the same exact unexpected malfunction with the lead frame as what the recall number 16s19 is for happened 3 separate times. One time was with my wife, two children under the age of 5 and myself on a busy road right after a downhill blind curve where many bad accidents happen from speeders. The reason my vehicle is not being recalled because it was manufactured less…
ODI 11115717
Power Train
On a busy street the vehicle abruptly downshifted into first gear and would not go any faster. It was struck in a lower gear as we were on a road that has traffic going at 55 mph. This occurred on three different occasions.
ODI 11115512
Power Train
Ford expdetion lead frame recall. I experienced an unexpected downshift in my vehicle. This was attributed to lead frame on my car. This issue was addressed by a recall but my vehicle was not included.
ODI 11129997
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle inadvertently downshifted to first gear. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder, turned off the engine, restarted the vehicle and it returned to normal operation. On april 3, 2018, the same failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent…
ODI 11083959
Electrical System · Power Train
We took the vehicle to our local ford service center approx. Aug. 2017 with mileage at approx. 54000 miles while the vehicle was still covered under factory warranty. We were experiencing a sudden downshift in the transmission when driving in city streets. The instrument cluster would show the speed at 0 mph and the message --- miles to empty would display. The dealership was not able to pull any codes at that time…
ODI 11084000
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle downshifted without warning and the rear tires seized. The vehicle was taken to joe myers ford (16634 northwest fwy, houston, tx 77040) where it was confirmed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v248000 (power train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 11084521
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Recall tsb 13-6-8 vehicle built in kentucky truck plant july 2012 equipped with 6r80 transmission exhibits engagement in 5th gear. Wrench light comes on, speedometer reads zero and odometer displays dashes while driving. Ford states it is not part of recall. Ford diagnosed problem with solution of replacing molded leadframe.
ODI 11099593
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Vehicle downshifts while driving at different speeds. Panel reads, flat tires, no fuel, no gauges will work. I was pulling out of a gas station on a major hwy, i gave the vehicle gas to enter the lane, as i was approaching a higher speed , my vehicle downshifted and the vehicle behind me had to slam on their breaks to avoid hitting me in the back. Another time at a high rate of speed on an interstate , as i was…
ODI 11101913
Power Train
Vehicle, while traveling, will downshift into lower gear and clunk. Yellow wrench warning light will illuminate and speedometer with drop to zero all while still moving. A series of additional warning lights will appear. Vehicle will loose power to only limp mode. Warning will reset upon shutting off engine. This has happened twice.
ODI 11063103
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While driving approximately 2 mph, the vehicle independently downshifted. The check engine, fuel, and tire sensor warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the speedometer failed. The vehicle was taken to rivertown ford ([redacted], columbus, ga 31904) where it was diagnosed that the led frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred…
ODI 11044490
Power Train
While driving vehicle on a city street it down shifted and caused tires to skid. I contacted ford motor company after researching the problem and finding a recall for this situation (16s19). However they informed me that my vehicle is not included in the recall.
ODI 11012545
Power Train
Our 2012 expedition is experiencing repeated intermittent loss of transmission output and unexpected downshift into first gear (as noted in the ford recall notice dated april 2016). This is a major safety risk for our family. We bought the vehicle as a certified ford, but the recall hadn't been addressed. To deal with the problem, we brought the vehicle to another ford dealer. The dealer said they made the repair…
ODI 11001816
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear independently and the power train sensor illuminated. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v248000 (power train), but the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was serviced at legacy ford of mcdonough (located at [redacted], mcdonough, ga, 30253), but the failure recurred the…
ODI 11003409
Power Train
My 2012 expedition limited has 102,000 miles. It has began to downshift unexpectedly in the range of 15mph to approximately 30 mph. It seems to downshift then get stuck in a lower gear. The transmission slows you down unexpectedly, and won't allow you to increase speed until you pull over and let it go down to 0 mph then resume entering back into traffic. I have found sites like 360 legal which say ford has a recall…
ODI 10983620
Power Train
Vehicle randomly down shifting at high rate of speed causing rear tires to lock up. Same experiences as listed in april 27, 2016 recall notice. My vehicle was made in same manufactured plant but a few days out of the recall dates for vehicles. Transmission keeps slipping while in motion of vehicle. No accidents occurred but severe safety concerns at this point.
ODI 10995366
Engine · Power Train
While driving especially on the highway there is a downshift in the gears and the instrument panel goes blank i then pull over to the side of the highway turn of the engine and then start up again and every thing is back to normal. On 1/22/17 it was really bad as the same happened and i tried to pick up speed but nothing happened i had to put on my flashers and easy over to the embankment. On 10/05/16 i took the…
ODI 10947431