Steering Problems of Ford Expedition - part 2

Ford Expedition owners have reported 117 problems related to steering (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the Expedition.

36 Steering problem of the 2017 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 07/09/2019

At times when making a left turn the left front wheel locks up in the turning position for several seconds and trying to steer out of the left turn is impossible until the wheel releases on it's own. Vehicle is in motion at the time of all incidents, on city streets, in parking lots, driveways. Reason unknown.

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37 Steering problem of the 2018 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 06/10/2019

Following computer issues that caused the following: bad steering sensor (play in the steering), traction control warning, hill decent warning, running boards not working, Ford sync freezing: radio, temp, back up cameras, phone not working. Monitor turns off and on while driving. Monitor will not turn off when car parked.

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38 Steering problem of the 2009 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 05/28/2019

My vehicle has been in jerry's Ford in alexandria, va for over 2 weeks this time. Over a month all together over the last 3 months. I can't get them to give me a similar vehicle as loaner or tell me when my car will be fixed. I can't get a manager from Ford to call me back.

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39 Steering problem of the 2000 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 02/13/2019

I was driving the down the street going to wal-mart on pendleton pike in indianapolis indiana the car shifted from drive to neutral on its own. I shifted it back in gear drove on to wal-mart then to went to aldis. When I came out of aldis also on pendleton pike the car wouldn't come out of park without key being in acc position foot on brake and playing with gearshit for approx 15 mins it was locked. Then the power windows also went out in the same time that this all happened. Now my car will not go into gear without messing with gearshift for several minutes and messing with ignition switch mutiple times before I can get car into motion.

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40 Steering problem of the 2018 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 01/23/2019

Vehicle front driver side tire/rim/cylinder has a popping sound. It pops as if the caliber or brakes have something broke or dirt in it. I can hear this when driving slow and when in reverse backing up. Only hear sound when driving. Brought this to the attention of the dealership when I purchase the vehicle, took back to dealership twice and they could not find or fix this problem.

41 Steering problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 12/01/2018

Takata recall, my steering is bad like im fishtailing on the freeway, when I hit a bump it pulls to one side. Theres alot of play in the steering wheel.

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42 Steering problem of the 2018 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 11/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shut off and the contact disconnected the battery. Also, the running boards failed to retract and the steering wheel pulled to the left and right. The contact stated that the drive control malfunction service requested, hill descent fault, electronic limited slip differential, reduced torque, drive control, pre collision assist not available, service advancetrac, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to thoroughbred Ford (8501 n boardwalk Ave, kansas city, mo 64154, (816) 505-1818) and seekins Ford Lincoln (1625 seekins Ford dr, fairbanks, ak 99701, (907) 459-4000) where it was diagnosed that the steering sensor needed to be reset and the steering wheel needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: cas21880081. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 500.

43 Steering problem of the 2007 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 08/09/2018

My tires wont stay inflated, the air keeps coming out daily, there is no leaks or anything , also I almost caused a accident , I hit a curb.

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44 Steering problem of the 2004 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 07/02/2018

The rod that detaches to the back of the tire hade broke off causing my tire to stay out words on a city street.

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45 Steering problem of the 2017 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 06/01/2018

Vehicle will counter steer causing lane changes, increased steering effort, random changes in direction of travel. Drifts to both left and right with no warning or notice. This appears more noticeable at lower to mid speeds 25-60. Its as if it's compensating for a drift or irregular road surface but it occurs on flat level surfaces. This is an ongoing problem that the dealership cannot seem to remedy after three visits.

46 Steering problem of the 2006 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 05/16/2018

My 2006 Ford Expedition shut off without any warnings in the midst of me driving the truck everything shuts down it's hard for me to steer my vehicle and the brakes locks up this was so scary driving the expressway and trying to maneuver a stalled vehicle.

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47 Steering problem of the 2005 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 01/14/2018

I was driving and all of a sudden steering wheel locked and my car literally shut off while I was driving. . I coasted to the side and I turned off car. . Tried to turn it back on and it kept cranking and I kept doing it like 5 times until it started back up. Sure it is a 2005, but it has been giving me problems since I got it, now it is worse. I don't believe it is wear and tear I actually replaced the whole engine 4 years after I bought my car which is ridiculous to begin with. If my car burns up while I am driving I will really make a stink. .

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48 Steering problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 08/28/2017

The steering on the vehicle is loose and wonders all over the road contacted a mechanic and he told me where steering shaft slides together is really loos and steering shaft needs replaced.

49 Steering problem of the 2017 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 01/06/2017

Vehicle lost power while driving (in motion) on highway. No engine power, loss of steering control. Only 1,400 miles on vehicle from new. Dealer service indicated ground wire broke to pcm power control module. Caused fuse 77 to short open.

50 Steering problem of the 2001 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 09/30/2016

The horn doesn't work at all even when locking with the keyless fob. Cruise control doesn't seem to work at all. I can engage the e-brake and the light won't turn on in my dash. None of the controls on my steering wheel work at all.

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51 Steering problem of the 2016 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 09/21/2016

While in motion the truck dives to the right. This is not constant but the veh seems to have its own mind as to when it dives off the hwy. This happens from the left, center and right lanes. Speeds do not matter, low or high. 4 visits to a Ford dealer and a complaint but the matter is not being solved. This is unsafe to drive.

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52 Steering problem of the 2006 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 07/08/2016

I have a 2006 Ford Expedition eddie bauer 4x2 and my problem started after I purchased the vehicle in 2010. In 2011 I was in tampa, FL after gassing up I went to put the vehicle in gear and the gear shift lever broke off the vehicle had to be towed to sarasota Ford in sarasota, FL where I live. That's the first time now the second time I was leaving for work at 4:30 am in November or December of 2014 I was in my driveway and went to put the vehicle in gear when the gear shift lever broke off. The third event happened on Friday July 8, 2016 at 4: 28 am in my driveway I was leaving for work as I went to put the vehicle in gear the gear shift lever broke off. I have had to miss two days of work by using pto/paid time off which is my vacation time due to the gear shift lever continually breaking off. Sarasota Ford told me that the shift lever has been discontinued so they had to locate a used part for the last repair. I have filed two complaints with Ford motor company to which they will not disclose any findings or other related complaints only that there are no recalls. I have had sarasota Ford charge me for a new part then take some money off after I found out it was a used part to which they never notified or asked me if it was ok to put used parts on my vehicle. The sales manager bill godfrey lied to me when I asked for copies of my prior invoices in reference to this ongoing issue. He stated that the records were not on site when in fact they were as I believe one of the file clerks actually told us these records where on site in a office and she supplied us with the documents.

53 Steering problem of the 2006 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 06/04/2016

My 2006 Ford Expedition's "engine failsafe mode" initiated and alerted me while I was operating the vehicle, which resulted in the vehicle shutting down completely and losing all power. My main issue/concern with this is that I lost steering and a significant amount of braking power. Fortunately, I was on a side road and was able to safely pull over out of harm's way. The vehicle was able to start a couple of tries later, and I was able to get the vehicle into a service shop safely, which was over an hour away. I cannot help but be grateful for getting home safely, but am very concerned about these vehicles experiencing such issues as they traverse major thoroughfares, especially on a highway traveling around 70mph. This potentially posed very impactful consequences and puts myself, friends/family traveling with me, and other motorists.

54 Steering problem of the 2006 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 11/16/2015

I was driving down the freeway approximately 50 mph when my engine completely shut down. There was a beep and a light came on that said "enginer fail safe mode". The engine shut off, but luckily I still had full movement of my steering wheel so I was able to change lanes and get off to the shoulder. I panicked for a moment, but started the car and it started right back up. I attempted my drive to work and made it there. Not sure what to do about the problem, but I'm scared to drive it anymore. Especially with my children in the vehicle and my husband is out of town for work. This is a major safety issue and needs to be recalled.

55 Steering problem of the 2006 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 09/29/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled after the vehicle engine safety mode was initiated while driving approximately 5 mph. The vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred five minutes later. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

56 Steering problem of the 2006 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 03/17/2015

I was driving about 25-30mph and making a left turn. The vehicle suddenly shut off. I had no power steering or anything. It was totally off and stopped in the middle of the road. If a car had been coming it would have hit us. I was able to turn off the key, put it in park and start it up and pull off the road. I decided to carefully try to get home. On the way home I was stopped at a red light and it shut off again, no warning. I was blocking traffic. I was again able to turn off the key, put it in park, and start it up. I made it home a short distance. This is very dangerous and someone could get killed on a highway by a car randomly shutting off and becoming unsteerable.

57 Steering problem of the 2006 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 02/24/2015

Was driving about 35 mph when engine fail safe mode came on and truck just shut off. This happened 4 times between location and home. Almost got rearended when it happened.

58 Steering problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 02/01/2015

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to remain in position. The contact had to steer the vehicle in excess to keep the vehicle in position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 03v196000 (steering), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 170,000.

59 Steering problem of the 2004 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 11/14/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The advance trac stability enhancement system warning light illuminated. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken the dealer where it was diagnosed that the advance trac had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000. Jo.

60 Steering problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 10/31/2014

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. While turning the steering wheel to the left, the tires turned to the right without warning. While driving over a speed bump, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 192,000.

61 Steering problem of the 2006 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 03/29/2014

As I was driving my Expedition, the truck suddenly shut completely off and I had to power steering and then in the message center it showed "engine failsafe mode". I had to put my flashers on and coast to a stop in the lane I was in and come to a complete stop before I could restart my truck. I was unable to switch lanes or move to a safer location because I had no power steering. I had the same thing happen in March of 2009 when I was going 60 on the interstate in the middle lane and lost all power and had to coast to a stop in that lane with my flashers on hoping everyone around me would see I was having car trouble. I had 3 of my kids in the truck with me. In 2009 I took it into the Ford dealership and they said it was the throttle body and replaced it which cost me $536. 00. In 2009 it happened 5 times before it was fixed. I took the truck in today and they said again its the throttle body and because it's been 5 years the other one is no longer under warranty. So now I'm getting a new throttle body put in. I emailed Ford corporate and was basically told that there is no current recall nor plans for one so there's nothing they can do for me!.

62 Steering problem of the 2006 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 02/28/2014

I was driving around 46mph, and in the middle of driving, my truck cut off for around 5 seconds. I almost got by the truck behind me. My truck kicked back on by itself, all why I was driving. I was so terrified the truck behind almost rear ended me.

63 Steering problem of the 2005 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 12/16/2013

Driving on highway at about 60 mph changing lanes and a odb message appears "check electronic throttle control" and the car just shuts down. It was a life threatening moment for my family and I as a truck that was on coming from behind with speed had to slam on the brakes in order not to collide with me since I had no power to accelerate. I was only fortunate that the truck had a clear lane to change into abruptly. The electronic throttle message after further research is a wide spread know issue among Ford cars and I am livid and very angry that the NHTSA has not issued a recall on this know issue as it is public knowledge online. This needs to be addressed immediately to avoid any potential future tragedies. I hope Ford does not want blood on there hands!.

64 Steering problem of the 2001 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 10/03/2013

I just purchased a 2001 Ford Expedition eddie bower edition and the front end squeaks. So I accessed this site and found several complaints about the same condition. After reading these complaints, I am worried that mine will do the same thing. I'm considering parking the vehicle and never using it again. Someone needs to force Ford to recall these vehicles and have them repair the problems before someone gets hurt. To have the front end repaired on my Expedition would cost at least $1500. 00 or more. I am on disability and cannot afford these repairs. This is a manufacture defect and needs to be addressed as such. All vehicles are supposed to be designed with the safety of, not only the passengers in mind, but also other vehicles on the road. The cost of the repairs to Ford motor company would be minor compared to the loss of life and to the damages to humans and vehicle(s) in an accident. I don't want to get rid of my Expedition, I just want it safe and to be repaired properly.

65 Steering problem of the 2003 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 08/17/2013

Lost control, hit parked car and tree, front end damage, driver side fender, driver door, driver received laceration to forehead and two fractured ribs. Air bags did not deploy.

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66 Steering problem of the 2010 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 05/20/2013

As I was driving away from my home (thankfully at a low speed) the power steering suddenly went out. If I had been going any faster an accident might have happened. Also, I continue to have problems with the power window in the car. When it is cold, you can get the window to go down but it is very hard to get it to go back up. Two shops told me that the motor in the window was bad so I had one of them replace it but that didn't solve the problem as I learned the next time it was cold and the window still didn't work right. I was then told that there is an electrical problem that makes the motor keep going bad but I don't know what is going on.

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67 Steering problem of the 2006 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 12/26/2012

Twice in last week, driving at slow speed and "engine fail safe mode" light comes on. Lost power, braking, and steering. Forced to put car in neutral while car was rolling to restart. Rolled right thru stop sign. Restarted fine, luckily. In second event, almost got hit when turning left across oncoming traffic! started turn and couldn't stop turn due to loss of braking. Fortunately, first time I tried the restart in neutral and it worked, otherwise I would have been hit in second event or hit something since I couldn't steer.

68 Steering problem of the 2003 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 07/27/2012

I was driving on the interstate on 7/27/12 to take my daughter back to her mother, as I had my daughter during summer visitation. Half-way into my trip (525 miles one-way) it started to rain and I hydro-planed, resulting in a one-car accident. I slid from the inner lane (passing lane), across the outer lane, into the shoulder and crashed into a guard-rail. If not for the guard-rail, my vehicle would have fallen about 30-feet from the interstate to the elevation below. After the responding department arrived (highway patrol and local police departments), we evaluated that my daughter and I were ok physically. Once I started to evaluate the damage, I looked at the front tires and they are severely warped!! I'm not an automobile aficionado, but my front tires (both) are completely bald on the outer portion of the tires, while the inner threads on the tires show little wear (the tires are only 2 years old). From what I have gathered, the "cupping" the tires experienced are from a faulty/defective front end alignment. I noticed shortly into my trip, that my steering wheel had a moderate vibration. I have had a similar experience when I used to own a 1997 Ford explorer (it always need a front end alignment/adjustment). I was not ticketed for the incident and am coming to the conclusion that the faulty front end alignment may be the cause of the steering vibration, and the wheels cupping, resulting in uneven tread-wear, leading to my hydroplaning accident. . .

69 Steering problem of the 2008 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 05/01/2012

We purchased this 2008 Expedition last fall with the intension of towing a trailer across country because they came with high reviews and comfort. We first noticed the drifting when we picked up the trailer. The trailer fully loaded is about 6,200 pounds. We have a stabilizer hitch that we used to tow with. We took the SUV into a dealer to have it checked out. A mechanic suggested that they check the camber's. The dealer said all was fine. We took it on a 7,000 mile trip towing the trailer and immediately discovered that the towing ability was dangerous. The steering wheel was difficult to control. In all cases, no wind or with ever the slightest wind, the vehicle would drift from side to side and the trailer would wobble back and forth making it exhausting to steer. With high gusts it was almost impossible to steer even at 45 mph, it would drift from side to side making it extremely hard to control, and the trailer fish-tailing behind us. It was very dangerous. We could not go over 55-60 mph on a wind free day and feel anywhere safe. We took it into the same dealer when we got back home and they said that they didn't see anything wrong. We took it into another dealer and they also took it for a test drive and said they could not see any problems. There is something terribly wrong with this suspension and steering system and the dealers cannot put a finger on it. The steering wheel has a tendency to cause the SUV to drift while driving even without the trailer. It feels loose. It also at times, has a knock in it like something is either snapping back in or snapping out of position. We are at a loss and don't know where to turn for help. We love this SUV other than these driving problems that are dangerous.

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70 Steering problem of the 2007 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 01/11/2012

Out of the blue the vehicle starts braking really hard, making loud banging noise, and shaking. It used to be once in a great while but now it's everytime I drive my vehicle ,sometimes I can't stop my vehicle. This is very dangerous in traffic. I've taken to the Ford dealership multiple times yet my problem persists.



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