Four problems related to transfer case have been reported for the 1999 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When the car is hot it automatically shifts into 4 wheel drive. Ford is aware of the problem and sent an advisory to dealership shops. They advised this is problem and must replace the 4 wheel drive motor which is at a cost of 525. 00. Then and only then if that doesn't fix it you have to replace 2 other switches which then costs an additional 600-800. 00. I would like to find out why this is not considered a recall by Ford since this is a very dangerous issue should the 4 wheel drive kick in while driving on the highway the wheels would lock up and all people in the car would be killed. I have file a complaint with Ford and they advised there is nothing they can do about it since the car is a 1999. According to our Ford dealership this can happen in 1999 through 2002 Ford Expeditions, explorers and excursions as well as there f series trucks.
4wheel drive engages sporadically while driving. Dealer notified(nothing they can do?) must stop , disengage transmission ,and cycle transfer case to clear. Please advise if there is a known recall and/or repair procedure. Any infomation would be appreciated-thank you -jao.
While driving the vehicle the four wheel drive mechanisms engage on and off. Dealer has been notified (nothing they can do) please provide further information. Ts.
1) upon accelerating from a stop, the transmission/transfer case seems to slip and shudder as if the tires are not grabbing the road. This is at all speeds, whether slow or quick starts. Also, during high speed acceleration such as when passing on the highway, there is a low pitch growling sound and vibration as if the engine mounts are broken. 2) the front intermittent wipers turn on by themself occasionally, usually just for one sweep then turn back off. 3) the rear automatic load leveling air shocks on one occasion deflated totally after being parked for about 4 hours. The truck chassis was nearly touching the rear tires, I was unable to drive away until they reinflated after starting the vehicle.