Power Train Problems of Ford Expedition - part 2

I was driving pulling off an exit incoming to a highway that needed me to speed up to catch a 65 mph traffic while I was going 35mph the car while on d for drive somehow engine rev went up to 5500 rpm no power to drive vehicle slow down to 30mph and all of the sudden a violent engine and all the body clunk as if another gear or park all of the sudden! tires stop spinning as you can hear tires screeching and this lasted a second and then transmission caught up again and started to accelerate again normally. We were almost hit from a moving truck behind us with 3 small kids in the car! this already happened 3 separate times while we are out traveling out of our hometown. 98 degrees outside dry conditions flat surface in florida got it all on dash camera on video and audio hope to get this fixed before someone gets killed!.

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While driving at highway speeds very quickly the speedometer went to 0 , the fuel low warning came on , the transmission locked up dragging the rear wheels and engine goes to high rpm , this has happened numerous times , I’ve checked with local Ford dealership and they tell me there are no updates for my vehicle , when this situation happens I pull over to the side of the road and shut vehicle off , count to ten and restart , drive away and wait for the next instance. I have read where earlier Ford products have had this same issue. One additional item on this unit , it has a sporadic 1. 5 amp drain that will kill the battery sometimes , very sporadic. Myself and two others have tried to find this drain but unsuccessfully , took to dealership and $500 later still same issue so I found a electronic battery shutoff with a key fob that disconnects the battery to prevent battery draw , but doing this prevents codes from storing , I have recently started leaving vehicle hooked up to automatic tricle charger to prevent battery from being drained so I can get codes stored up for dealership to troubleshoot at a cost to me off $150 to plug up and read codes. Does that come with lube or will that cost extra ?.

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Transmission 10r80 2017-2023 is prone to jerking, sudden power loss, complete failure, hard shifts and random downshifts. Ford knows that this issue exists but fails to issue a recall. The main issue is with the cdf drum. Ford came out with a new cdf drum in 2023 to remedy the issue. But fails to cover any costs to fix it. To get to the cdf drum a complete transmission tear down is required. Ford is involved in multiple class action lawsuits and has even issued a TSB (22-2428) but again, fails to cover any costs.

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The transmission is consistently hesitating to switch gears, very jerky gear shift, and will sometimes completely fall out of gear. You could so easily lose control if this happened on the highway. Thank goodness we weren’t on a busy street. This isn’t the first reporting according to a simple search online and there should be a recall for safety reasons. This could be life or death for someone driving on the highway.

Transmission hesitated when entering traffic almost causing accident. This is not the first time this has happened. After the first incident I addressed the issue with the service manager. He said it’s common that this model transmission shifts rough, and has some hick ups but, nothing to worry about. It also randomly shifts into neutral randomly.

Expedition with 60k miles needing timing chain, cam phasers, 4 camshafts, valves and rockers. This has been a on going issue with 3. 5 ecoboost engines. Ford needs a recall and reimbursement to owners for these costly repairs.

Transmissions cdf drum is failing annd causing my transmission to go out of gear and slam into first and I just preformed “cam phaser” repairs exceeding $3400. A vehicle this new should not need these repairs. There’s 1000s of complaints online and it’s sick and twisted that Ford is not forced to recall these issues.

My transmission started losing power on acceleration, hard jerk/bang when shifting into gear, transmission slipping, loss of power between shifts.

We purchased the 2019 Ford Expedition limited from interstate Ford in miamisburg, OH, for $49,500 in 2023. The vehicle had roughly 47k miles on it at the time; it now has 69k. I started noticing that it was downshifting when I pulled out of my driveway and got about a block away from home shortly after our purchase. I reported this to the dealership several times, and they said they could not get it to replicate the problem. I explained that it was only happening when the engine was cold. Fast forward to June 2025, I was at the intersection one morning, and the vehicle would not move forward. Then it lurched forward suddenly, from that point, I started having more issues with 1st & 2nd gears. I took it to germain Ford in beavercreek, and they evaluated the issue and determined that I need a new transmission. This was submitted to Ford, and the replacement was approved, but it appears my extended warranty will have to cover the charges. I have noticed that several other people have reported the same issues with their 2019 models. Ford should cover this repair at no cost to us; that's just my opinion.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 40 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as indented and started to decelerate unintendedly. The contact became aware of a rattling sound coming from underneath the vehicle. Several warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair under a recall; however, the contact was provided the cost for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified on the failure, and informed the contact that the vehicle was included in technical service bulletin: 22-2428 (automatic transmission - harsh-delayed engagement). The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

The transmission has completely failed. My wife pulled out into traffic and it failed to engage.

2 instances have occured while driving. Stored codes are p0562 charging system voltage low and p07e6 stuck in park (6/6/2025) and p07e6 stuck in park (7/12/2025). I believe the issue may be related to technical service bulletin - momentary neutral-out condition in drive - 23-2120 upon acceleration to pass a car, I heard a loud knock, lost power, let off the gas, an engine failure error flashed on my screen, regained power and was then able to accelerate again. The potential cost could be $5,600 and potentially higher due to labor. Ford's have been plagued by transmission issues year after year. How many vehicles need to be affected before a formal defect investigation focused on the 10r80 transmission can be made.

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into limp mode with the maintenance warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

I’ve owned my 2020 Ford Expedition for just over a year. Initially, the transmission performed flawlessly. However, over time I’ve noticed a few concerning issues: at low speeds, the transmission shifts very hard. While accelerating at interstate speeds, it feels like the transmission is slipping. When I shift the vehicle into gear, it makes a loud clicking or knocking sound.

While attempting to accelerate and change lanes on the freeway, the vehicle unexpectedly slipped out of gear and appeared to shift into neutral. During this time, the gas pedal became completely unresponsive, leaving me unable to control the vehicle’s speed. Multiple warning lights and audible alerts activated briefly before disappearing. I released the gas pedal and attempted to accelerate again, at which point the vehicle re-engaged and resumed normal function. This issue first occurred approximately one month ago and has now happened two additional times. Each incident lasted several seconds during active freeway driving, creating a highly dangerous situation where I had no control over acceleration. This poses a serious safety risk, especially when merging or maneuvering in high-speed traffic. Although no accident has occurred yet, the potential for one is significant and deeply concerning.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle jerked, and the transmission shifted hard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving on a busy highway. The contact and five minor children were inside the vehicle during the failure. The contact feared for her and her families safety. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with cdf drum failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Traveling at approximately 65 mph and the transmission slipped into neutral and we began to lose speed while the engine freely revved, then it slammed back into gear violently. Then about an hour later on the same trip it did it again, except this time when it slammed into gear the rear tires lock up and we were nearly rear ended, luckily they swerved over in time. The wheels then unlocked and the vehicle drove mostly normal after that. The shifts were of poor quality from time to time, and we are out of state with no choice but to continue for the week. It seemed to happen when trying to increase speed, so now I am very gingerly speeding up when needed. We will get it in for service as soon as we get home next week.

Issues with the transmission (10r80) started in may 2025 around 79,000 miles, and lasted a few weeks before we could get to the Ford dealer. We have not towed anything or taken the vehicle off roading. We experienced very hard shifting, delayed acceleration, lurching, and loss of power. We were unable to drive the vehicle without one or more of these things consistently happening. One lurch was particularly violent where our momentum carried us forward while the vehicle slowed dramatically. The loss of power was particularly dangerous because I pulled into traffic and then shifting failed and I couldn’t move. I was stuck in the middle of the road until the gears cycled and eventually started working again. The loss of power also happened to my wife. The transmission issues appeared quickly and then rapidly became worse. We took it to Ford and they said the transmission needed replaced. This would allegedly be better than trying to fix it piece by piece. Apparently Ford could potentially help with costs if I submitted a case, but they would want to try to diagnose and fix it first. This meant being without the vehicle for an extended period and then having to return it to the shop if the part fixed didn’t solve the issue. This is unreasonable given that others online reported similar issues and the “fixes” often did not work. We did not have any dashboard lights illuminate as part of our issues. We had the transmission replaced.

Components: engine & power train safety risk: momentary loss of power problem has not been reproduced by dealer or independent service center. Vehicle has been inspected by Ford dealer joe cooper Ford in oklahoma city, ok there were/are no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem that appear prior to the failure. This has happened 6 or 7 times since vehicle was purchased in October 2024 : accelerating from stop with auto start/stop either on or off and reach between 35 - 40 mph. Vehicle suddenly dies but immediately started back up like nothing ever happened. Joe cooper Ford reinstalled the latest update on 4/29/2025 and thought this would fix the problem. [xxx] - accelerated from start. Auto start/stop is on. Reached 38 mph-engine suddenly died then immediately restarted. Drive selector blinking red on console in d. Could rev engine but seemed transmission was in n. Switched drive selector to n, the back to d and resumed as normal. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6.

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the gear shifter failed to shift into drive(d). The shift system fault message was displayed. The contact exited the vehicle, opened the hood, moved a wire on the transmission, and the vehicle operated as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and test-driven without failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle warranty had expired. No additional assistance was provided. The contact related the failure to an undisclosed TSB. The contact was referred by the manufacturer to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,992.

I have had several issues with this vehicle throughout the years I have owned it. The current issues I am writing about include: transmission failure and replacement, rear passenger door no longer opening and continued issues with the catalytic convertors. When it comes to the transmission it was unsafe to drive as the gears continued to slip while driving and cause the vehicle to temporarily loose power. This could have resulted in an accident. The vehicle is currently having the transmission replaced at a repair shop where they confirmed the issues. They will also be looking at the other two issues as well. The door not opening poses a huge safety concern as we are only able to use one rear door for entering and exiting.

Transmission failed to engage after startup, and while driving will slip out like its in neutral without warning. There was a series of messages that rolled over and over as the vehicle slowed. When we first took it to have it serviced for this problem June of 2024, they optioned to flush, change the filter, and put in new transmission fluid. They could not reproduce the problem. That seemed to take care of it until may 17, 2025 when it started slipping again. Again, the service center cannot reproduce the problem. The sudden slowdown, puts us in a risk for an accident with other vehicles. The vehicle is available for inspection if needed.

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May 17th was trying to get over one lane on service road, gave car gas and it acted like it fail out of gear, let off gas and then it was fine. Did the something again about 4 hours later. Car only has 94,000 miles on it and dealership is saying that it needs a new transmission. I have never hauled anything with this car, only driving on the highway. I did take my Ford in at 57,000 because it was rough sounding when it would change gears. They said they couldn't find anything wrong. Now we need a new transmission and it is out of warranty of course. I just don't see how this transmission could not last longer then 94,000 miles. The note on the car still has a few years left on it. There are not active recall per Ford relationship center. I also have a claim with them as well. They told me to made a claim there as well.

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Wiring has soy based bioplastic insulation which apparently attract rodent damage. This damaged battery, caused spark plug to be damaged and need to be replaced. It has also caused voltage and computer performance problems affecting engine idling and shifting. Issues were extremely unpredictable and hard to diagnose leading to 5 visits to the shop and many failed attempts to repair.

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Recall issue with catalytic converters causing check engine light to come on. I took in for recall to reset check engine light. Repair did not do anything to vehicle as check engine light comes on for a few days and goes away for a few days and the cycle repeats up until this day it continues to happen. When they did the reset Ford let me know that they reset the check engine issue for recall but I would have to pay about $5k for getting new converters if I wanted to because light would still be one since it was diagnosed that converters were bad.

At highway speed 70mph, I accelerated and the vehicle downshifted to 1st, followed by loss of gear with a loud clunk. Then alarming for transmission. After coasting to about 30mph the teansmission clunked again and powere cane back. Happened while passing a semi truck. This was reproduced multiple times, on demand and I have video documentation. Dealer eventually rehauled the transmission. But now its starting to miss gears / have hard shifts. This transmission is a huge safety risk.

This SUV has 10 speed transmission that has faulty harsh shifting hesitation, acceleration problem when shifting on highway or in situations when you need to slow down and or accelerate. This has happened many times while trying to get on the highway and switching lanes. I have almost been run over because it stalled someone is going to get killed. I have had the powertrain control module pcm reprogramed twice and it keeps happening. Ford is aware of this. They need to get this trucks off of the road!.

While driving the vehicle will all of a sudden will come out of gear, he can hear grinding, when the rpms eventually slow down will go into neutral and can then be put back into gear. This happens in normal driving conditions, it happens while at cruising highway speeds bit more often happens while stepping into the gas to pass someone. You lose all power and is extremely dangerous! this has been happening since at least 2022 with vehicle since around 55k miles and continues now at 105k. During city driving it usually is just a harder shift which always seems to be around 4th,5th 6th gear which is same on hwy when it downshifts to around the same to pass someone. For Ford to issue a TSB and not be recalled yet is unfathomable with how dangerous this can potentially be! pictures attached is from around time we first started to experience the issue with 56k 04/10/2022 and 59k 06/06/2022 on vehicle. Other two are from me having them look at it for said issue with no resolution! last is most recent with them recommending me to get transmission flushed. Will be returning to shop on 5/23/2025 for same issue. There are numerous times in between these that this issue has happened as well but with wife driving and this happing definitely angered me and scared her to not want to drive it anymore with most recent event on Friday 5/9/2025!.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was sputtering and making a grinding sound while shifting gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed, and the front differential needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the front deferential was rebuilt; however, the sputtering failure persisted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

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On several occasions the engine has slipped/stalled. Vehicle has only 27k miles on it, single owner. When moving from a stoplight the engine "slipped", all lights came on "service alert" or something similar. Vehicle recovered but I am very uneasy as I am a 52 year old female usually driving alone and often on a very busy section of I-85. (this has occurred multiple times) when increasing speed, as to pass a vehicle or otherwise, vehicle is unresponsive or lags. To be clear this happens at speeds of 40-50 mph. It is unpredictable when this will occur nor why. I will likely sell this vehicle due to this safety issue. I spoke with a service rep at the local Ford dealership who was able to look into the vehicle computer remotely but there was no record of the "alert" or otherwise. I took the vehicle to my local mechanic who drove it and was able to replicate the danger/slipping. I was advised to do "zip code" driving only. I believe this "engine slipping" is related to the recall just issued except the 2020 Ford Expedition is not included in this recall. Others have noted this issue as well with NHTSA.

The transmission is not reliable. The vehicle is shifting erratically and the engine rpms fluctuate drastically. Our safety is at risk when the vehicle will not accelerate when giving the vehicle gas. It is failing when merging onto highways and climbing hills. It has even begun to experience these issues when downshifting improperly. The Ford dealer has confirmed that the transmission is not performing as originally designed. This seems to be a known problem but Ford is not acknowledging the need to assist the customers. Many other owners of the same vehicle with the 10 speed transmission are experiencing the same problems as reported online. This problem first appeared in our vehicle a few weeks ago but has gotten progressively worse in the last few days.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter was shifted into drive; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Transmission failure, skipping, and stalling. It can be inspected. My family and is safety was put at risk when the transmission started stalling out while leaving the exit ramp to turn onto a busy road with constant traffic. As soon as the acceleration pedal was pressed after leaving the stop sign stalling occurred and again at the following stop light upon acceleration. Yes the problem has been confirmed by a dealership. It has not been inspected by the police, insurance, or others. No warning before hand other than it would skip certain gears and jerk really hard.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 35,155.