Automatic Transmission Problems of Ford Expedition - part 2

While down shifting gears there was a loud clung coming from transmission. Consumer took vehicle to dealer to be serviced. After picking up the vehicle consumer experienced the same problem. He then called dealer and asked what was wrong, and was told that the transmission fluid was low. He took vehicle back, and then was notified that there was a TSB for the transmission.

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Consumer was unloading some materials from the rear of the vehicle when all of a sudden it jumped from park into reverse on its own. Consumer was dragged into the other side of the street, resulting in injury.

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The complaint was sent via e-mail. I recently had a near accident while traveling. The vehicle transmission just all of a sudden locked up and slammed out of gear. Luckily I had just exited off a busy highway, and was spared a possible deadly accident. After taking the vehicle to a repair shop I was told the sprag clutch had gone out, and the metal shavings were all in the transmission. I was also told that the problem was a known issue by Ford and among the repairs shops. The defect is identified within a specific 6 months time frame of production. They said that the new Ford replacement transmission has been modified to fix this known defect in the sprag clutch.

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I parked my 2003 Ford Expedition in my driveway. I put it in park and engaged the emergency brake. As I went to open my door I turned to see the truck rolling down the driveway. It hit my neighbor's truck and when I got to the truck, it was still in park. After having the truck at the dealership for several days I was told there was nothing wrong with it. I asked for a Ford rep to examine the vehicle but with no success. The people at the dealership have been helpful however they are running up against a brick wall as well. The owner and service manager were told by Ford that an independent engineer would be sent out to look at the truck. When I called I was told the notes stated that there was no further action necessary by Ford.

My complaint is that I own a 1998 Expedition and it is now in the shop because I had to have the transmission rebuilt, is there or was there ever a recall on these transmissions. I am surprised that the transmission would have to be rebuilt in this car.

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My 2003 Ford expediton jumped from park to reverse while idleing on a slight incline, after approximately 12 minutes, went in reverse , and struck a house. I ran after the Expedition, as it only gained speed, towards the house, and I was not able to catch the vehicle without being injured myself.

This vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in NHTSA campaign 97v171000. Light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket. Dealership indicated to the consumer, yes you have the same problem due to VIN not being included in this recall.

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.

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Parked the vehicle early in the day at around 11:00 am and notified of fire in building. No witness to fire until fire department arrived. Cruise control was not working properly. It was intermittent. Also, transmission was having trouble. No after market equipment. The fire spread to the building where the vehicle was parked. Will e-mail pictures and VIN to bruce york.

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I paid $48000 for a Ford Expedition and the transmission burn up with only 35000 miles on it. The repair shop says its common with the Expedition and the design is flawed. I would like Ford to pay for the repairs, they say its not covered.

Despite back to dealer three times for same problem still not resolved. Vehicle lunges forward about 1-3 inches when started as if in gear. Although problem is intermittent it does seem to occur most frequently when first started in the morning.

Faulty transmission on 1999 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4. 31,000 miles, never towed anything. Out of warranty due to time.

Vehicle was placed in park. While the vehicle was running it jumped out of park into reverse and rolled down a hill into some metal poles which stopped the vehicle. This occurred on private property and there was no other damage to property or person other than the rear door panel of the vehicle which was damaged by the impact. The shift lever of the vehicle will not go into park properly now and appears to be somewhat loose. I have an invoice that indicates work was done under warranty to correct a problem with the shifting cable on 12/29/1997, but the dealer and Ford claim no such work was ever done.

When coming off a ramp and merging into oncoming traffic the accelerator became stuck. The driver had to slam on the brakes and place the transmission into neutral. At 1,470 miles while pulling into the driveway the truck suddenly stopped accelerating and would only go in reverse. The automatic transmission piston had disintegrated.

Transmission popped out of park while idling on a slight incline and struck a light pole. This was a marked police unit.

Consumer shifted the transmission gear into reverse, but vehicle was unable to accelerate in reverse. Dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved.

Vehicle will shift from park to reverse without the brake pedal depressed.

I placed the vehicle in park with the engine running. Exited the vehicle the vehicle jumped into reverse across the street striking a tree causing over $2700 in damages.

2002 Ford Expedition purchased from crossroads Ford September 2001. First in for hesitation when pressing gas and idling in reverse. Replace cylinder #6 and two spark plugs. Second time in for same reason. Replaced cylinder #6 again. Third time in for same reason. Replaced nothing--they said they could find nothing wrong. Fourth time in same reason. Kept car for nine days, dumbfounded-as they could find nothing wrong -replaced cylinder #6 and the fuel injector after speaking with Ford on a conference call--- tenth day picked up car--- eleventh day car is not fixed--still has the same problem.

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4r100 transmission has to be replaced at 49,000 miles. This seems to be a problem based on number of complaints and service bulletins. Why no recall. Ford needs to fix their transmission.

I am told that I need to replace my transmission at 70,000 miles. The problem is reported in technical service bulletin 01137. I think it should be a recall.

Vehicle was idling in park on a slight incline when suddenly vehicle jumped in drive and rolled down an embankment. The vehicle collided with several trees, causing the vehicle to be totaled. Parking brake was not on at the time of the incident, nor was there any one in the vehicle.

I own a 2003 for Expedition. It recently came to my attention that I do not have to actually apply my brake to move my car from park to reverse. I only have to barely touch the brake pedal and can put the vehicle in reverse. I feel that this can be very dangerous should a child be left alone in a running vehicle. Hen I took the vehicle to the dealer he later informed me that all 2003's do this. I contacted Ford motor company but, also feel it is necessary to inform you and ask for your assisstance in this matter.

While stopping we would hear a thud sound coming from the transmission as well as it would surge. Then it lost the ability to disengage from 4th gear. Took it to the dealership and they had it for a week. Got it back, and on the way home the problems started again and the error code started again. Took it back for another round of repairs. So far this has cost Ford $2,300 and counting.

While parked on a slight incline the vehicle coasted backwards without warning.

Sometimes when starting, vehicle will lung foward as if it was in gear. It may only move and inch or so but it feels as if you are starting a car in gear.

Concern: engine running rough with hesitation between shifts (automatic) and the amber service engine soon light is on. Correction by dealer: test eec, r&I upper intake, clean egr passages, replace pfe sensor and number three coil, replace spark plugs.

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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.

The vehicle experienced a severe vibration, when the gear was transferred to 4-wheel drive, the dealer was unable to fix the problem.

When vehicle is put into reverse gear it will shift into 4x4 low gear, which could result in an accident.

There are several incidents, with different symptoms involving the electronic automatic transmission beginning 4/00, this has become an ongoing problem. Back in shop at the moment, going into 4x4 by itself. The incident that I reported, involved complete failure of the range sensor, vehicle could suddenly not shift beyond second gear on the interstate. Max speed I could maintain was 50mph at 3400rpm's. Dealer replaced sensor, 30 miles later went out again, next dealership replaced again and main processor. Now unannounced goes into 4x4 difficult to turn, and then in a few miles, goes back off. This symptom, is now the second occurrence in 2 years.

3 transmissions in 2 yrs, orig + new from dealer, 1 rebuilt from aamco.

2 transmission replacements in 2 yrs. 49k (1/01) & 73k (7/02 - not under warranty).