Transmission Failure problems of the 2001 Ford Expedition

: the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the automatic transmission failed at 80000 miles. The contact found information online that this vehicle had a tendency for early failure. A non-service dealer stated that these transmissions consistently failed at about 80000 miles. The vehicle was not taken to a service dealer. Updated 09/05/06.

2001 Ford Expedition with less than 52,000 miles on it lunged forward at a stop sign and then would not go when accelerator pedal was pushed. Finally went as I entered the freeway with lunging and DE-acceleration for about 15-20 miles. As soon as I got off the freeway the vehicle lunged forward and then locked up. I escaped being hit 2x by trying to pull over. I limped to my destination of a block and ended up having to have truck towed to a local dealership only to find my transmission had failed. Cost me $3791 for what I thought was a new transmission as quoted by the dealership; when I picked it up, it was a rebuilt transmission, not what we agreed on. Secondly, I had a service extended contract for 72 months or 100,000 miles which the dealership failed to remind me about. Nor did Ford when they know I was 2. 5 hours away from my home offer any help to get home, rental car or even a loaner. I was without transportation for an entire week. Reading about this transmission it has been a problem for years with no recall - this is a serious defect.

2001 Ford Expedition transmission 4r100 failed at 44,000 miles. Transmission "locked up" while driving on the highway at 55 mph. Total replacement needed. Total cost $3200. Numerous service bulletins issued on this model transmission. This should be considered a defective and dangerous product and a recall should be made. Ford needs to take responsibility.