18 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1999 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
General complaint about vehicles that allow movement without stepping on the brake. My friend had a tahoe and his grandson got in the car turned the ignition key not starting the car, but two clicks and the car rolled, kid jumped out and was crushed by the tire. I believe there is a safety device that requires a foot on the brake that should be required in all cars. I have 3 children under the age of 7 and am concerned about this. I tested my Ford Expedition and it does not have the safety feature.
Transmission problem. After traveling 2000 miles on a trip, mostly on cruise control, the vehicle did not shift from 1st to 2nd gear and lunged from 1st into 3rd.
Faulty transmission on 1999 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4. 31,000 miles, never towed anything. Out of warranty due to time.
Failure of the transmission at 43,000 miles of 1999 Ford Expedition 4 x 4 eddie bauer caused the vehicle to stop in the middle of the road.
We purchased this vehicle from a private owner we knew very well and all regular maintance had been performed according to Ford recomendations. In 2001 with only 30,000 miles the transmission had to have o-rings replaced in transmission because of problems with the automatic shifting. We had the transmission flushed just prior to the following incident as recommended by the Ford owners manual. In June 2002 while towing a trailer (weights within limits of vehicle requirements) we experience a complete loss of the transmission. Engine would rev while in gear but acted like in neutral. Transmission fluid was spewing out from under the vehicle and smoking. We pulled safely to the side of the rode but had to be towed to the next available town. This transmission was equipped with an auxillary transmission cooler. There is only 58,000 miles on the vehicle, less than 30,000 since the last problem. We were informed by the service tech that the transmission would neither drive forward or in reverse and had to be replaced. The transmission was replaced with a Ford rebuilt transmission. With in approx. 1-2 months after replacement the service engine light came on and the service tech informed us that it was a transmission code. After resetting the light and waiting for an appointment with the "transmission person" at the dealership the light did not come back on an the service tech advised to 'wait and see'. In Dec. 2002 while driving in the mountains with 4 adults and 3 children in the car not pulling a trailer, the service engine light came on and the transmission was shifting "hard" and at inappropriate times with varyiing rpms and speeds. After waiting the weekend for the appointment time, the service tech informed us that the solinoid pack in the transmission needed replaced. At this point there is only 8,000miles on the 2nd transmission. The solinoid pack was replaced and currently the vehicle has not had anymore problems.
Consumer stated having problems with the transmission. Also stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a three month check up and same cables were replaced and two days after the transmission went out. Ts.
Dealer has been contacted on several occasions because consumer's vehicle shifts into low gear while going over bumps. Please provide further details.
On the 5/21/01 accident I was making a left turn off of my cul a sac st and just as I turned the wheel to go left vehicle locked up to the right and I cound not get in to unlock which caused me to hit a parked car, I bounced off the car 3 times before my truck rolloed back and stopped. The police officer tried to turn the wheels with the truck on and was unable to do so, all fluids released from the truck. I was injured in my back/neck/spine, and burn marks on my rt hand from trying to turn the wheel to avoid hitting the car. This accident happened within 15 ft. On the police report it states that the power steering locked up but due to no witnesses he can't prove this. Bodyshop said the gear box and all the gears are destroyed and because of it locking up to the right when I was making a left it looks like the power steering locked up also. Ford will not comment on my situation and I want to know what to do to protect myself if this is a defect problem. On the transmission, I took it to Ford and told them my truck was slipping and having problems and they replaced the transmission and fixed some engine problems. I have so many things go wrong on this vehicle since 1999 I'm afraid to even drive it once it is fixed. I"m not sure it is safe for me and my family. Please advise me if you can or let me know what your process is on this complaint.
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Vehicle has been taken to dealership 4 different times, dealer claims that transmission has been relplaced with new transmission. Dealer refuses to return phone calls or talk to me concerning the vehicle.
I have had the vehicle in for service a total of 8 times for various reasons, but have had the vehicle in 3 times for the same thing and still not fixed. Thank god my tires have not blown out.
Transmission is leaking over and over again after being fixed. Yh.
While driving transmission lost shifting power. This would happen at different speeds. Was hard getting vehicle to restart. Finally stopped working. Taken vehicle to dealership & contacted the manufacturer. The problem of lost shifting power was not resolved.
The windshield wipers fail to work when needed. On dry days would come on, on wet days do not come on. Rear wiper was repaired. Now neither works, front or rear. Transmission will not shift properly. Had it checked & metal pieces had broken off. Transmission burnt out. Had the piston replaced. The power winddows would go up & down without key insertion.
When putting vehicle in gear transmission feels like it's slipping. Cause unknown please add VIN.
When driving vehicle downshifts and slows down. Dealer has seen vehicle, and couldn't solve the problem.
Stopped to 30 mph noise that is said to be normal. Sounds as if something is slipping in trasmission or in the 4-wheel drive system.