2005 Ford Expedition: check engine light

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 Mar 12, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 150,000 miles · MA

Since purchasing the expedition in december 2014, I've had several incidents of "check engine throttle" warnings and the engine shut down, suddenly. This seems to also have a secondary issue of the truck hesitating/sputtering around 40-50mph. The vehicle has shut down on me in city traffic quite a few times and once on an exit ramp of the highway. This is a very dangerous situation to experience. The dealer mentioned possible spark plug issues. When the "check engine" icon finally came on, I had it read by the dealer and an independent mechanic. The code is a p2104. The dealer never got back to me on a remedy for this. The mechanic says the electronic throttle control must be replaced and could be the cause of both issues. Both have been reported to the dealer before their warranty expired. I'm finding the repair could cost about $700. An issue of the engine shutting off, regardless of speed, while driving is very dangerous. The truck must be placed in park, turned off, the re-started before continuing my drive. The scariest was upon an exit ramp of the highway at approximately 30mph.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Engine · 144,239 miles · VA

Vehicle check engine light stays on. Vehicle turns off when sitting idle. Brought vehicle to dealership and they said they fixed it, but after leaving the dealership and paying a large bill the check engine light came back on and still cuts off when just sitting idle in "drive". Scared that this can cause an accident if someone behinds me doesn't realize that my vehicle cuts off.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Engine · 171,745 miles · CA

I have had an engine check light and no one can find the problem. Some mechanics tell me its one thing and the others something else. Took to a.v ford and quicklane in north hollywood. My truck stayed several days at shop and still cant find problem. Mechanic even called detroit plant to get advise. Still not resolved. Paid too much just trying to figure the problem. Has there been any issues brought to you about engine light on for ford trucks. I have documents of visits to mechanics if you guys need them.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 90,000 miles · FL

For the 3rd time in the past year I am driving down the road at about 40 MPH - engine lights comes on, message "check electronic throttle control" comes on - I have no power, I coast to the side lane turn on hazard lights, turn key to off position. Restart the car (takes a couple of tries) and continue - this is extremely dangerous and should be addressed by ford ( I have reported this issue) looking on line and on one site http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/expedition/2005/engine/vehicle_speed_control.shtml there are 52 complaints with the same issue. There are many other sites reporting the same exact problem. I am taking my vehicle to the dealer tomorrow - what else should I be doing to resolve this issue. - it's apparent that many other people are having this same exact issue- does it take someone dying to get the car manufacturers to listen to their customers?

Filed Aug 23, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 110,000 miles · IN

Accelerated engine to pass, engine coughed and heaved. The RPM climbed but vehicle acted like it was dying. Car eventually died. Turned car off re- started it. Chk engine light came on. Engine ran rough wanted to ramp up in rpms but still acted like it was going to die. (this is not the first time, it is very intermittent) the last time it seemed serious and continuous they changed the transmission. The problem did not leave. I read numerous post on the web site as the problem continues to come back. Never showing codes. Just runs like crap. Numerous identical problems on the internet. Bought a new maf. No help. Replaced coil packs no help. Checked and cleaned vct solenoids. No help. Replaced camshaft position sensor. No help. No chk eng lights. Will not exceed 3500 RPM.

Filed Dec 31, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 78,000 miles · NJ

While driving 55mph on interstate 95 in philadelphia, pa with my wife and 2 children the vehicle stopped running and I was dangerously stalled in the middle of interstate 95. The check engine light came on and check electronic throttle message came on. This is a family vehicle and my wife and I refuse to drive it now in fear of this incident occurring again resulting in death or serious injury. Based upon my research, it appears to be a well known problem that occurred to thousands of ford expedition owners. I would appreciate the problem being addressed expeditiously before people are killed and/or injured.

Filed Dec 16, 2013 · Engine · 144,500 miles · FL

My mother had my car when this occurred and the incident and subsequent research showing a dangerous pattern and no recall of this issue has me very concerned. While at a red light, the engine failsafe message flashed across the dash with the engine light on while making loud alert beeps. The engine was still running but the car would not go. My mother put it in park and shut the engine off. She was able to restart the car and drive with no issues. My concern doing research on this issue is that this can occur while in motion. If this had happened a minute earlier or later, it could have resulted in very serious accidents during high speeds or left turns. I am now almost fearful for myself and others to drive this car.

Filed Mar 2, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 88,000 miles · PA

While driving at 40 MPH engine stopped working making brakes and steering fail. Limped off busy road luckily! Engine light showed electronic throttle failure. Now check engine light is on. Going to dealers for repair today-since this is an obvious problem for ford why haven't they addressed it! Could be deadly if fails in heavy traffic conditions.

Filed Feb 1, 2013 · Fuel system · 155,000 miles · LA

While I was driving done the interstate, my ford expedition lost all power and completely stalled. Luckily, I was able to get it off the road to the shoulder without any incident. This is the third time it has happened to me. Previously, I had my fuel pump sensor changed because my check engine light came on and that is what it indicated; however, the problem still exits and my mechanics are baffled. Very dangerous!

Filed May 3, 2012 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford expedition. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and a warning notification appeared, indicating there was a charging system failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated the computer had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · GA

While driving at 60mph on us 85 n the engine light came on with a message "check electronic throttle control" the speed began to drop and I could not accelerate. I began to merge to the right to the emergency lane. I turned off the engine and started again. Then I drove the vehicle home. It was a very scary experience I could have been in an accident. It was very dangerous. This should be a recall problem.