Frame Rust Problems of Ford Expedition

Ford Expedition owners have reported 7 problems related to frame rust (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the Expedition.

1 Frame Rust problem of the 2008 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 12/01/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Expedition. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the entire subframe was rusted and corroded. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 97,300.

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2 Frame Rust problem of the 2004 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 02/02/2016

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side rear frame rail section had rusted through and separated. The dealer also diagnosed that the wheel bearing and hub assembly needed to be replaced as well. The contact stated that the dealer stated that the vehicle was no longer road worthy due to rust of the frame and should not be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.

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3 Frame Rust problem of the 2004 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 02/11/2015

The frame is rusting. See photos. The body is rusting away also the brake lines. The entire vehicle is rusting away. Why has this 2004 Ford not included in a recall for rust.

4 Frame Rust problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 07/21/2014

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap separated from the vehicle due to rusting of the sub frame area. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 260. 000.

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5 Frame Rust problem of the 2004 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 04/07/2014

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the sub frame was rusted. The contact also indicated that the radiator mounts detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 180,000.

6 Frame Rust problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 10/01/2013

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap became separated from the vehicle due to rusting of the sub frame area. The area that was attached to the strap to the secure the fuel tank was the affected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 260,000.

7 Frame Rust problem of the 2003 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 04/01/2013

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, deceleration became very difficult. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brakes lines had rusted. The mechanic also discovered that the rocker panels and frame was rusted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.

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