Prior to the replacement of the original tires purchased on the vehicle due to the safety recall of tires, I had no apparent problems with my transmission or rear suspension. Immediately following the tire replacement I noticed a scrubbing or dragging noise. The vehicle was immediately returned to the ford dealership and questioned as to why the vehicle was now making a noise that was not there before. I was told that the tires were a little larger than the original ones and that the noise would subside. The noise did not. The vehicle was taken back again and I asked what was wrong with the expedition because the noise was very annoying and appeared to get worst. I was worried that the rear suspension was having problems. The expedition was placed on the rack and examined by the same ford dealership, I was told that there was nothing wrong. The noise continued and then the transmission began to experience problems. We took the transmission to have it flushed and then started experiencing increased problems almost immediately after having it flushed. So much so that it was returned to the service department the same day because we thought maybe they had forgotten to put something back together. We were referred to a transmission repair shop to check. At that time, the transmission service repair man said that he had never seen anything like it on his machine. When we returned home, we noticed that the problem appeared to worsen so we did not drive the exp for about a month hoping that we would be able to research the problem and find someone else who had experienced and fixed it. To no avail, we did not. The exp will not even move anymore. These problems did not occur until the tires were replaced.
2000 Ford Expedition transmission complaints
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Total transmission failure on 2000 ford expedition with 35,070 miles on it. The car clunked and had metal on metal sound before coming to a stop. Car undrivable at that point. Towed to ford dealer and diagnosed with total transmission failure. Cost to replace transmission $2,600 - out of warranty based on age of car!! Very unhappy with ford motor company!!
Vehicle experienced shift cable failure. When this occurred the shift lever became difficult to shift, also, driver was unable to indicate what gear the vehicle was in. The cable was removed and replaced. There was recall on 97 v 171 000 on this issue, but this vehicle was not included.
After taking my 2000 ford expedition for a routine transmission service and brake job at al packer west in royal palm beach, fl, the transmission went out approximately five to seven miles from the dealership where it was serviced. I had it towed back to the dealership. In order for them to repair it, I was told I would have to pay $529 after I had just paid them #300 for the routine service and brake job. I live 35 miles from the dealership, and drove having no problems with the transmission. When I picked it up; however, my transmission failed. After researching with other mechanics, I feel that it was their error and their products liability insurance should have covered the expenses.
Concern: surge/hesitation at speeds between 55-65 as gears are shifting (automatic) dealer corrrection: needs torque converter.
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
When making a left hand turn at various speeds transfer case (4 wheel drive) would engage without warning. Cause has yet to be determined.
Drivetrain, had repaired but still has the same problem here and there.
June 5, 2003 to:mr. William clay ford, jr.via fax 313‑845‑6073 from:judy hardin (281‑272‑2845) re:outraged over scam ford motor is pulling on customers who own a ford SUV!!!!!! We will make sure this scam stops here and now!!!!! You knew when you designed the ford SUV vehicles that the intake valves were a piece of junk!!!!!!!!!!!!! My husband and I went to arkansas in our 99 ford explorer. The 2nd day we arrived the vehicle stopped at the hotel. It would not start. We contacted a ford dealerships service department and before I could explain exactly what was going on, the serviceman informed me he knew exactly what te problem was. He stated they had several vehicles in the shop prior and at that time with the same problem. When we arrived at the service area, there were 7 individuals besides my husband and I, with ford explorers, waiting to have their vehicles repaired due to the same problem, the intake valve. A coincidence???? I think not!!!!! That repair cost my husband and I over $300.00. The serviceman even informed us he would never buy a ford SUV and he works for your company!!!!! My brother, alfred anderson, who purchased an american made vehicle for the 1st time in 15 years. Made the biggest mistake of his life when he purchased the ford expeditioneddie bauer. The vehicle was placed in the shop last week and guess what the problem was, oh yeah, the intake valve!!!! He had to pay over $300.00 also for a problem you knew about all along!!!! Not only that, several of his co-workers, of which are starting a petition, placed their ford suvs in service for the same exact issue. My brothers SUV overheated yesterday, which cost him over $400.00 to have repaired. This is yet another way ford is making money from customers !!!! This will not continue!!! I am outraged and disappointed because my husband and I purchased only ford vehicles (trucks) in the past but, this is the first and last time we will purchase a ford SUV!!!
Consumer states that after having recall done the tire that they are replacing it with, is causing the speedometer to be off by 31/2 miles and the odometer to be off also. Contacted dealer ,cannot fix problem. Mr
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.
While driving in higher speeds vehicle will drop to lower gear and rpms drastically increase. Vehicle checked by dealer who advised consumer that transmission speed sensor range is failing.
When vehicle is put into reverse gear it will shift into 4x4 low gear, which could result in an accident.
Car was left in park, when vehicle suddenly started rolling backwards. Driver managed to jump in,and gear shift lever had moved to reverse. Took vehicle to dealera, and they stated that a rock had gotten into gear box. Please provide any further information.
Engine was on with vehicle in park when it suddenly began rolling backwards. Consumer managed to jump in and saw switch lever went into reverse on its own. *ak the vehicle was parked on an incline. Consumer put the vehicle in park and turned the engine off. The vehicle rolled backwards. Consumer started vehicle and pulled forward, placed in park and vehicle rolled. The mechanic found a rock in the shifting mechanism on the outside of the transmission.
While in park the car jumped into reverse and hit a truck. Shifter remained in park through the incident.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
When traveling on the highway, vehicle cuts off without prior warning, also lights on dashboard flashed on and off, dealership was aware of problem. *ak the vehicle cuts off while driving due to crank sensor failure. While driving right rear wheel jingles. Vehicle cuts off while accelerating, after stopping the vehicle restart and idles up to 1100 RPM at times. Consumer states transmission slips, the dash was rattling and the pedal button on the left steering wheel was installed backwards.
Consumer was traveling inside of a parking lot of a drive through window. Consumer pulled forward, and vehicle put itself into four wheel drive. Consumer couldn't disengage system. Turned, vehicle off and it was still in four wheel drive. It felt like emergency brake was on. Dealership was aware of problem. Also, vehicle was towed twice for same problem.
Since purchasing this vehicle in march 2000, we have had problems with rough idling, transmission not wanting to shift, front end clunking, rear end suspension and sudden acceleration. Extensive repairs have been done on this vehicle, including replacing the transmission, yet none of the above items have been repaired. It is extremely dangerous to be driving a vehicle when suddenly it will accelerate and drive on its own. The car can drive at 50 - 60 MPH for several miles without stepping on the accelerator. When stopped at a traffic light you have to listen to the engine, watch the RPM's and be ready to put the car into neutral and push forcefully on the brakes to keep the car from plowing into the car ahead. Last week I pulled into the bank parking lot and with no warning the car's RPM's jumped to 3,000 and I barely missed hitting two parked cars. In addition, the front end makes hard, loud grinding noises, when backing up the four wheel drive goes out and it feels like the car has two flat tires. It also does this sometime going forward and turning, so it is difficult to steer when it does this. From the day that this car was purchased it has idled like an old car that desperately needs a tune up. All these problems still exist after having the car be at the dealer for 39 days this year. Because this vehicle is not safe, I have notified chino hills ford, ford and the arbitration board that I want ford to repurchase my vehicle because it is not safe.
While pulling out of a parking space at low speed consumer heard a popping noise coming from front end of vehicle. * ak consumer states transmission makes a clunking noise when downshifting, dealer replaced the main control valve body, transmission pan gasket, and accumulator pistons. Dealer installed bearing strips in the adjusters for the suspension noise, however later found the noise was coming from the left front floor body mount. Outside door handle was loose, dealer installed a nut and panel. Tires made vibration noises at 65 MPH and up, dealer replaced two tires due to excessive run out. Head liner was sagging down. Left rear trim was loose at back edge, dealer replaced. A connection was loose at mirror, dealer secured.
Vehicle intermittently jumps into 4-wheel low when in reverse, and thenjumps in 4-wheel high when in drive. Switch is suppose to control 4-wheel drive on and off.
Transmission went out at approx. 4000 miles. Ford replaced transmission under warranty, but ford will not acknowledge transmission problem with expedition. I feel transmission should be on ford recall list. I know of numerous other expedition owners who have had to replace their transmissions. I also have an engine acceleration problem, which ford has acknowledged is very common on the expedition. They are supposed to fix it on 8/27/01. Ford tech. Told me it is very common problem and they may have a recall on it. (the acceleration problem.
Vehicle would shut down periodically/ without any prior warning. Dealer does not have remedy. . *ak dealer has replaced components to alleviate problem, but still no remedy.
Vehicle is not shifting into gears correctly. When shifting into park, radio and interior lights come on without operating them. Also, while driving radio and interior lights cut off without operating them. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer unable to determine cause of problem. *ak
Its a loud thump at the bottom of the truck, at a very low speed??
Front tires are cupping, uneven tire wear, vehicle inspected and aligned,possible tire related defect (no make/model of tires provided).
All bearings on right tire have fallen off which almost caused tire to fall off.
On a dry-flat road, the SUV was stopped - put in reverse - the SUV automatically accelerated to 50 miles per hour - the brakes would not stop the SUV - an ey-witness said the the SUV was "bucking" - possibly from the brakes catching but not stoping the SUV. The svu hit a tree and flew into the woods -- only then did it stop. Ford corp. Has not responded to any inquires - this needs attention - the next time - someone could be seriously hurt!
Vehicle experiencing rear differential noise while driving consumer waited for parts and had the vehicle repaired but the problem still exists.
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