2004 Ford Expedition transmission problems

Filed Mar 5, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · FL

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact recently purchased the vehicle and stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission hesitated before upshifting with the accelerator pedal depressed. Additionally, while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle rolled backwards when the accelerator pedal was depressed before responding as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to return the vehicle to the independent dealer where the vehicle was purchased; however, the dealer declined to assist. Recently, the vehicle stalled, and it was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic retrieved fault codes for the engine and stated that the TCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 21, 2022 · Body, Steering · 110,665 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was unable to drive above 15 MPH because the vehicle became difficult to control. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the rear axle was fractured, the rear subframe was severely corroded, and the rear driver's side sway bar and rear differential were corroded. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,665.

Filed Aug 18, 2021 · Transmission · MT

Unknown, transmition left me stranded on busy highway. Managed to get it moved off the road before being hit. After getting it home and not driving for a period of time it can be started and moved with no issue. Drive to town no problem parked it to take care of some business and when I went to leave I couldn't back out of the parking place. Got it home and let it sit again. Needed to move it out of the way all was good started it and moved it across the yard and backed it in no problem. Had K&O auto look at it and was told it needs a transmission. I see allot of complaints about this issue from others without Ford being held responsible to correct the problem. Nice vehical said I can't afford to get it fixed, now driving a 500.00 used vehicle to get around, it is an eye sore but gets me around ok. Would rather enjoy the expidition if Ford would fix the issue that 1000's have had.

Filed Jun 9, 2020 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · CA

Chatter when wheel turned at low speed. Low speed turning , shaking and vibration.

Filed Apr 9, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 208,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. While the vehicle was parked, it rolled down an incline and struck a boulder at the end of the driveway. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 208,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

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Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

Can not drive car power train and engine blew out dont drive drive far only in my city and up to maintence and all of sudden girls stop shifting one day while on road very scary had to pull over in middlke of intersection after tht\at day bought another transmission and same thing happened didnt last month spent so much money on trans that cannot afford new agin

Filed Feb 25, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 126,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic; however, the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The contact mentioned that the alternator, battery, transmission, fuel pump, and fuel bypass switch were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2014 · Suspension, Transmission · 13,000 miles · MS

I noticed that my SUV was starting to ride a little rough. A month later it started to ride a whole lot rougher. I saw that my tires on the front end were wearing on the inside tread. Then the whole front end started to shake while driving. I took it to a gateway and they to ld me that it was my two front lower ball joints on the SUV were bad and needed replacing. I don't understand why the truck was riding so smooth and all of a sudden the lower ball joints go bad.

Filed Aug 20, 2013 · Transmission · 54,465 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred and the transmission had to be replaced a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,465.