2001 Ford Expedition transmission problems

Filed Aug 31, 2022 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA · crash · 2 injuries

I gave a friend a ride to Wal mart in my 2001 Expedition to buy some power steering fluid, luckily I parked over by the automotive section. I turned it off and waited in vehicle till he returned, about 7 or 8 minutes. I started the engine, grabbed the brake and dropped it in reverse when engine revved sending us backwards completely out of control with both feet on the brakes, spinning rear wheels and I turned ignition key off as quick as possible but violently slammed into a truck semitrailer only, parked alongside Wal mart tire shop. Completely totalled out the entire rear passenger liftback, taillights, tailgate, rear hatch window, left rear luever window, left tailpipe, tow hitch package and rear bumper. With only min. coverage, I'm now w/o a vehicle after completely replacing entire front and rear suspension, steering and tires plus alignment less than 6 months prior, with 275000 miles. Thank you very much Ford Motor Co. This was NOT an issue of driver error !.. I WILL find a way to legally hold you responsible for my loss, making FORD liable for repairing or replacing my vehicle ! This happened on Aug 29th, 2022 approx. 4pm at Wal mart property, in Ukiah, CA. 95482

Filed Apr 8, 2015 · Transmission · 177,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle accelerated while depressing the brake pedal. The failure recurred several times. The contact also stated that the speedometer failed to read the correct speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the blower resistant of the air condition was burnt out. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 177,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2013 · Engine, Suspension · 127,510 miles · MA

I was stopped at a red light, and all of a sudden I heard this loud crash and bang, and was jerked forward. Thought the pick up truck behind me rear-ended me. That driver pulled up aside of me and told me you just dropped your driveshaft. Since it was dark and my vehicle was in the middle of the road at an intersection I called the police. When they arrived they told me we can't wait for your tow truck driver to get here, it's to dangerous, so they called another towing company. Well after a long hassle and the 1st tow of $150.00, I got my vehicle towed to my house. After making several phone calls I finally got it towed to the repair shop on 7/8/13 and had to pay another tow of $75.00. Finally got the call on 7/10/13 what had happened to my rotted out expedition, all 4 control arms where rusted out, 2 of them actually bent and broke, damaging my driveshaft. Costing me another $559.14 for the repair. That's only fixing the 2 lower control arms. They have to find the 2 upper and replace them. Which will be at least another $350.00 this isn't even mentioning the $1,000.00 I spent on the rusted out rotted radiator brackets not even a year ago. I was told and expect rust but this is very dangerous, and also told ford could have coated this parts or made them stronger to avoid these serious rust problems. Luckily I only got muscle spasms in my back, shoulder, and lower neck from this. But I don"t feel safe driving this vehicle any more. This is my last ford I will ever purchase again !!!!!!!!!! Ford = found on roadside dead !!! This story is also shortened but the truth of what happened, I didn't mention the heat, the asthma attack I had, and the hassle I went through while all this occurred.

Filed Jul 6, 2013 · Brakes, Suspension · 110,000 miles · PA

Ford expedition 5.4l 2001 - sudden brake failure while traveling 25 MPH in parking lot. Brake lines rusted through caused sudden brake failure. Car had undercarriage cleaning frequently during winter months and there was no indication of any problems. When replacing the brake lines, owner was informed that the upper and lower rear control arms were rusted through as well and that immediate replacement was necessary to avoid the rear track arm failure which results in dropping the rear axle and complete loss of vehicle control. Vehicle was purchased new in june 2001 and maintained continuously.owner has possession of corroded control arms after repair for evidence in the federal safety agency investigation. The federal safety agency is encouraged to contact the owner of vehicle for inspection of failed parts for investigative support.. This is a manufacturers defect and vehicles need to be recalled and parts replaced to avoid loss of vehicle control, accidents, injury and fatalities due to ford motor company negligence.

Filed Jan 17, 2013 · Suspension, Transmission · 150,000 miles · CT

Vehicle is a 2001 ford expedition xlt 4x4 purchased new in april 2001 and owned continuously by current owner, only serviced at hub ford of colchester, ct and girard ford of norwich ct. Failure of suspension/drivetrain components occurred while accelerating onto a highway onramp. Both rear lower control arms had corrosion that LED to complete disconnection from rear axle. With no supporting lower control arms, the rear transaxle shifted during vehicle acceleration. Shifting of transaxle then introduced excessive force on drive shave ujoint (rear transaxle ujoint) which caused complete failure and disconnection of rear driveshaft. Vehicle's 4wd system engaged, allowing vehicle to be safely guided onto the available offramp (cloverleaf highway intersection) and into safe recovery location for towing by aaa to a local ford dealer. Girard ford repair estimates costs for all four corroded control arms to be approximately $1500. Shattered parts or debris also cut rear brake line leading to loss of rear braking and all brake fluid loss - causing additional indirect repair costs. Owner is recovering corroded control arms after repair for evidence to be used in any the federal safety agency investigation. The federal safety agency is encouraged to contact the owner/complainant of vehicle for access to failed parts for investigation support.

Filed Dec 28, 2009 · Electrical, Transmission · 85,000 miles · CA

According to ford is the gem/cjb that fails because windshield leaking. Any electrical component inside the vehicle not working (locks, windows, odometer, and misfiring) transmission not working ok.

Filed Nov 3, 2009 · Transmission · CA

With all the talk about the toyota acceleration problem, it made me recall two times when my ford expedition did the same thing. It was only momentarily though and did not surge up to high speeds. It was just a surge of power and my foot was not on the accelerator ...it only happened twice so I never thought much about it..

Filed Jan 6, 2008 · Transmission · 9,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

Within months of purchasing the vehicle it began to spontaneously go into 4 wheel drive. Initially I thought I had hit the switch which is nowhere near the steering wheel. I put the vehicle in neutral and then back into drive and it seemed fine. It began happening more and more frequently. On one occasion in 2003 I was driving on the freeway and it locked up. It went into 4 wheel drive and luckily I was wearing my seatbelt because the force was comparable to slamming on my brakes. I drove off the freeway and was able to get it out of 4 wheel drive but was terrified to drive on the freeway. I called the dealership who told me they couldn't look at it until the following morning. Reluctantly I drove it home. I was repeatedly told nothing was wrong with my vehicle while it was under warranty. While driving my vehicle through a parking lot it decided to go into 4 wheel drive and completely locked up. I could not drive in forward or reverse. I had the vehicle towed to a dealership who told me that there was problem with the 4 wheel drive that could be fixed but that my warranty did not cover it. About a thousand dollars later I drove off with my vehicle believing that it would work properly. Within less than one year of the repair I was on the freeway again and my 4 wheel drive kicked in. Once again saved by the seatbelt, I called the dealership. Again I was told that the repairs were only covered for 1 year or a certain amount of miles (not sure on the miles ?5000). The dealership told me that this was not an unknown problem that ford was having. They told me that they were aware of the problems but all they could do was keep fixing it. The dealership even had the nerve to tell me that when it starts to bind up to put the vehicle into reverse. Very helpful when your doing 65 on the freeway. Today while actually using my 4 wheel drive the transmission continually slipped.

Filed Oct 30, 2007 · Transmission · 28,860 miles · IL

While returning from a fishing trip, my 2001 ford expedition with 28,000 miles on it, started not shifting out of second gear. The overdrive off light started to flash on the gear shift,and the check engine soon light came on. I shifted into 2nd and drove the remaining 50 miles at 45 MPH. I unloaded my gear and drove it down to my dealer. The next day they called me and said I needed a new transmission,cost$3630.00. Complained to ford and was told there is nothing they could do for me. I can tell by your listed complaints I'm not the only one.

Filed Aug 23, 2007 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact heard an unfamiliar noise while driving the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The dealer made the repair, but three days later the vehicle failed to drive in reverse. The contact returned to the dealer and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 105,000 and failure mileage was 58,000.