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2005 Ford Expedition engine problems

104 complaints (33% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
104
of this car's complaints
33%
typical mileage
90,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine
    6
  • Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
    1
  • Exhaust system
    1
  • Cooling system: radiator assembly
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Expedition engine problems in other years

1994200020052010201520202025

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Ford Expedition engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 55Loss of power 30Check engine light 25Engine failure 9Won't start 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Ford Expedition owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 12, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Engine Missing

Filed Jul 10, 2023 · Engine · 89,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was notified of an engine misfire. The spark plugs were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the brake pedal became stiff, and the vehicle failed to immediately stop. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the spark plugs, and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Engine · 30,000 miles · MS

Engine makes rattling noise and missing badly

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 152,600 miles · WI

My car at times will give a hard start. Turning, but not fully turning over or gives off a sound that I can only describe as an elephant trumpeting. When it does start at times it will shut completely off just as fast. It hesitates to pick up adequate speed and will stumble or jerk, and when put in reverse it will completely stall out. I've had a new battery installed, and the spark plugs and boots have been changed, but to no avail.

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Engine · 186,609 miles · IA

The car turns off. I need to put the car in park wait a few minutes then turn the car back on and it works. The bad thing is it can happen at any time.

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 200,000 miles · FL

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..

Filed Jan 29, 2017 · Engine, Suspension · 214,200 miles · OK

Vehicle vibrates badly especially at highway speeds. Vibration is so bad, the vehicle rocks side-to-side while driving. Driving at highway turnpike speed of 75mph, vehicle engine began to surge and then completely shut down. Oil pressure gauge indicated low oil pressure and vehicle would not start. Vehicle still had electrical function but engine no longer would turn over. Checked engine oil level and had engine oil. Called highway patrol and had to have the vehicle towed.

Filed Dec 15, 2016 · Engine · 120,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle vibrated abnormally and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 29, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · IL

This car just numerous of problem..... Who ever built this car did not have a good job of doing it

Filed Jul 1, 2016 · Engine · 112,000 miles · NY

My engine said fail safe mode. My spark plugs got stuck in engine costing me 1000 to fix.

Questions about the 2005 Ford Expedition engine

Does the 2005 Ford Expedition have engine problems?

Owners have filed 104 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Ford Expedition, 33% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2005 Ford Expedition engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Expedition engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Expedition have bad engine?

The Ford Expedition model years with the most engine complaints are 1999 (274 complaints), 2003 (171 complaints) and 2006 (162 complaints).

Other 2005 Ford Expedition problems

Electrical 76Acceleration 66Fuel system 65Transmission 44Brakes 16Body 15Visibility 11Steering 10Airbags 9Tires 8Driver assistance 6Wheels 4Lights 3Locks 2Seats 2Suspension 2

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