Table 1 shows one common electronic stability control related problems of the 2012 Ford Expedition.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
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 switching lanes, my vehicle downshifts almost causing another wreck. If it had not been for car seats, my grandchildren would have hit the floor. If it had not been for the other drivers quick actions, people could have been injured or even worse dead. After a few more incidents, I find out a recall for this problem was made, but not on my vehicle . Same year, same model, same factory, just not my VIN! recall 16s19- NHTSA id# 16v248000 . My vehicle has 74,000 miles on it, so it is not covered under a warranty. Notice I'm attached picture. 0 mph, but look at the 2000 rpm. Check engine light on. I have a video of it doing this several times.
Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph that the vehicle down shifted into first gear independently with the power train sensor warning light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 16v248000 (power train), however the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was serviced at legacy Ford of mcdonough located on 413 industrial blvd, mcdonough, GA, 30253, where the next day the dealer was contact and informed. The contact was told to bring the vehicle back in. The contact informed the dealer that she was afraid to drive the vehicle due to the failure. The dealer informed the contact that she could take the vehicle to any other Ford dealer to diagnosis the failure. The contact then called a closer local dealer, courtesy Ford, located on 1636 dogwood dr se, conyers, GA, 30001, where the vehicle was taken. The contact mention while driving to the second dealer the speedometer dropped to zero, there was a jolt, and the vehicle would not incline pass 30 mph. The second dealer informed the contact that after having the vehicle for a week that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but the manufacturer did not offer any further assistance under case number: 12629998. The contact also inquired on a loaner vehicle which they declined due to no diagnosis available on her vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
After engaging the 4x4 via the dashboard control knob the "service advance track" message was shown in the instrument cluster. The 4x4 was disengaged and the vehicle was then stopped. The indicator lights for the abs, stability control and 4x4 were then illuminated on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was restarted and at this point all stability control, anti-lock brakes and other powertrain safety features were completely inoperable and/or disabled. The vehicle was serviced and a failure of the wheel speed sensor was noted.