2006 Ford Expedition: sudden loss of power

Filed Jun 6, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 86,900 miles · FL

My 2006 ford expedition's "engine failsafe mode" initiated and alerted me while I was operating the vehicle, which resulted in the vehicle shutting down completely and losing all power. My main issue/concern with this is that I lost steering and a significant amount of braking power. Fortunately, I was on a side road and was able to safely pull over out of harm's way. The vehicle was able to start a couple of tries later, and I was able to get the vehicle into a service shop safely, which was over an hour away. I cannot help but be grateful for getting home safely, but am very concerned about these vehicles experiencing such issues as they traverse major thoroughfares, especially on a highway traveling around 70mph. This potentially posed very impactful consequences and puts myself, friends/family traveling with me, and other motorists.

Filed Mar 9, 2016 · Engine · 158,307 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford expedition. While driving 50 MPH, the engine light illuminated, the vehicle lost power, jerked, and stalled. The contact had to restart the vehicle to resume normal operation. In addition, while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle repeatedly slow down and accelerate. The failure recurred a few times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,307.

Filed Nov 5, 2015 · Engine · 95,962 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford expedition. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and the "engine fail safe mode" warninig illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact coasted to the side of the road and shut off the engine. The vehicle was restarted after a few minutes, but the warning indicator recurred. The contact called a local dealer who was unable to explain the failure, but asked to see the vehicle for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,962.

Filed Oct 23, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 141,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford expedition. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the rpms increased. The check engine and service vehicle soon warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,000.

Filed May 1, 2015 · Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle jerked and lost power as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 20, 2015 · Engine · 88,000 miles · TN

Suv entered safe mode ... Engine shuddered, low power in low RPM bands.. Would not accelerate. Had spark plugs replaced in 2014 at 88000 miles. In 2015, 115,000 miles engine does again while driving interstate putting me at risk on road of collision due to power loss. Did not enter safe mode second time... Just could not get power - had to push hard on gas to get it into lower gear/higher rpms. Took to repair shop thinking coils (cop) needed replaced. Told engine is no good and needs full replacement. A wreck could occur when engine fails like this. Engines should not be dead at 115,000 miles. I maintained according to mfg suggested maintenance schedule.

Filed Dec 19, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 100,000 miles · LA

As I am driving down the road I lose power and deaccelerate and go into fail safe mode. The little wrench light comes on the dash. Then the engine cuts off completely. This has happened at multiple speeds. It is extremely dangerous! Once I turn the key off I restart the engine and it may not happen again for a month. I replaced the throttle position sensor and it did not do this for about a year, now it is starting again and it has happened 5 times in the last 3 months. It has happened at 65mph, 40mph, 25mph, 55mph, 30 MPH. There is no pattern. I have been lucky that I have been able to pull over to the side of the road or turn into a parking lot each time this happens, it scares me! I have read multiple accounts of this happening online to the 2006 and wonder why it has not been recalled if there are so many problems with it. I have taken it to ford twice and bc the light does not stay on and it is not happening when I bring it to them they tell me there is nothing they can do.

Filed Oct 11, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 54,000 miles · VA

Engine shut down at highway speed. Loss of power steering and power brakes. Was able to coast to emergency lane then restart car. Happened two additional times. Took to shop where the throttle body was replaced. No issues since then (~ 1 year ago). Sounds like manufacturer defect. This is a safety issue.

Filed Jul 4, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 68,685 miles · NC

Driving in town on four lane at 45 MPH. Fail safe light appeared and engine cut off and lost power steering. Almost rear ended as there was no place to pull off the road! Engine was restarted and did not occur again while returning home.

Filed Apr 23, 2014 · Body, Engine · 116,000 miles · IL

Was driving down off ramp lost all power to the vehicle, no steering, no brakes. I had my 3 children in the vehicle with me and thankfully I was able to cost to the shoulder until help arrived. Extremely scary had it happen 2 minutes earlier would of been off the ramp and into oncoming traffic! This is unacceptable!! My mechanic says it's the fuel pump, and just the part is 500 dollars?!? This could of ended very badly and I have had nothing but issues with this piece of junk. The paint is peeling off, looks like no primer or sealer was used it literally is flaking off on the hood and rear gate right where you would put your hands to open it. In the manual in very small print it says the oil from your fingers may cause paint to corrode, are you kidding me??? Your not supposed to open your hood or tailgate??? Ridiculous!! This vehicle in my opinion is a lemon!!

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 133,237 miles · VA

As I was driving my expedition, the truck suddenly shut completely off and I had to power steering and then in the message center it showed "engine failsafe mode". I had to put my flashers on and coast to a stop in the lane I was in and come to a complete stop before I could restart my truck. I was unable to switch lanes or move to a safer location because I had no power steering. I had the same thing happen in march of 2009 when I was going 60 on the interstate in the middle lane and lost all power and had to coast to a stop in that lane with my flashers on hoping everyone around me would see I was having car trouble. I had 3 of my kids in the truck with me. In 2009 I took it into the ford dealership and they said it was the throttle body and replaced it which cost me $536.00. In 2009 it happened 5 times before it was fixed. I took the truck in today and they said again its the throttle body and because it's been 5 years the other one is no longer under warranty. So now I'm getting a new throttle body put in. I emailed ford corporate and was basically told that there is no current recall nor plans for one so there's nothing they can do for me!

Filed Mar 27, 2013 · Engine · 70,000 miles · CA

While traveling on the highway at approximately 75 MPH in a 2006 ford expedition, the vehicle's engine suddenly and without warning shut down. Due to the loss of power, the steering and brakes were extremely difficult to control. The vehicle coasted on the highway until I was safely able to direct the vehicle to the side of the roadway. After stopping and parking the vehicle safely, I was able to restart the vehicle without further incident. This occured a total of three times in months that followed. I took the vehicle to a ford dealership and they could not find a problem with the vehicle. After researching the incident online, I learned that the throttle control switch may have been the cause of the problem. I notified the dealership of my research and they did not agree. I replaced the switch on my own and I have not encountered any additional engine failures since.