2002 Ford Expedition transmission problems

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 134,200 miles · FL · fire

Car started without any problems in the morning but it did not shift any gear, car was towed to the mechanic and taken to the mechanic. While the mechanic was checking the vehicle the car caught on fire, the engine and the whole front of vehicle caught on fire.

Filed Dec 2, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 194,793 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate from a traffic stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The contact was unaware of the repairs specific necessary but stated that there was a failure with the fuse box. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 194,793.

Filed Jan 21, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 160,000 miles · IL · fire

On december 21st 2012 I left to drop my daughter at daycare... We got into the vehicle and I found I was unable to get my vehicle out of "park" and had to put it in neutral and start it (also found that the windows and wipers weren't operating at all either) ... My daughter stated "mommy, I smell something burning" and my assumption was the fuse had blown... I drove a few blocks and dropped her off and then stopped a block away at the local convenient store and upon exiting the store came out and found flames pouring out of my driver side wheel/ hood area. The 7-11 employee had a fire extinguisher and was able to put out the fire and I was informed and shown by the cary fire department where the fire had started and that there was a recall for that part in which I'm the fourth owner of. It took three weeks to get a reply from their general counsel department and in my eyes this needs to be expedited as I'm paying for a rental car that I can't afford... I'm not impressed by lack of urgency as I have no vehicle to get to and from work which is how I provide for me and my child.

Filed Dec 3, 2012 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · NJ

Rear differential control links rusted thru and broke. This allowed the differential to move toward the rear. When it moved far enough the rear drive shaft fell out of the transfer case and broke off at the rear yoke. Considering the number of expeditions and navigators on the road...someone is going to get killed. *tr updated 6/13/13

Filed Jul 1, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 120,000 miles · FL

Ford triton 4.6l engine spark plug blow-out occurred turning a corner at 30. The vehicle immediately started sputtering and lost power. I had to immediately pull over and get the vehicle off the road. The spark plug had been completely blown out of the engine block and taken some additional head with it.

Filed Jan 18, 2011 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · MO

My 2002 ford expedition has always had transmission shifting problems. Over the years, it will sometimes not go out of 4x4 without some gentle coaxing. Just the other day, it shifted out of gear on the highway and the overdrive light started flashing. I started to hear a sound like I was dragging something. When I stopped, I had to drive it in manual 2 just to get it home. At home, it would not go into reverse and was acting like the front wheels were locked up when I put it in neutral. I have had shifting problems for the life of this vehicle (I have had it for 8 years....) this was the first time it has been this drastic. It looks like I will have to have a new transmission.....

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · FL

My 2002 ford expedition od light flashes on and off. I was driving down i75 and my transmission kept shifting in and out of gear.. My whole trip. It slammed into gear almost causing me to loose control of my vehicle. This transmission is definitely a safety hazard. It does not do it all the time seems like when we hit bumps in the road.

Filed Feb 19, 2010 · Steering, Transmission · 42,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle automatically engaged the four wheel drive when it reached speeds between 30 to 35 MPH. The vehicle then began pulling to the right. The contact was able to manually shift the vehicle into drive without having to stop the vehicle or turn the engine off. The vehicle also with much force lunged to the right when the four wheel drive activated on it's own. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 42,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2010 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · NC

Transmission slip. O/d light started to blink and transmission clunks into gear. This problem seems to be very prevalent as a few of my friends who own 2000 to 2002 model fords have had this problem. They have had their transmissions replaced or rebuilt. This is a very common problem and the manufacturer is ignoring the problem with their vehicles. 4r100 transmission. I believe this is a solenoid body or harness malfunction.

Filed May 5, 2008 · Airbags, Transmission · 31,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. While attempting to park the vehicle, it accelerated to a high rate of speed and crashed into a wall. None of the air bags deployed. The contact was injured and the insurance company recommended that the dealer service the vehicle. The vehicle was at the dealer for 32 days while the repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 31000.