2019 Ford Expedition: engine failure

Filed Jul 29, 2026 · Seat belts · 136,000 miles · SC · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while stopping at a red light, there was a big explosion coming from the seat belt pretensioner that shook the vehicle. Additionally, the seat belt seized, and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact sustained whiplash and was treated with anti-inflammatory medication, shots, and muscle relaxers by the doctor. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V344000 (Seat Belts). The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2025 · Engine · 115,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal clattering and clanking sound coming from the engine. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a known issue with the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure and cam phaser rattle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2025 · Steering · 58,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while his wife was driving on a neighborhood road at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver proceeded to pull over, and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electronic steering control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed May 22, 2025 · Visibility · 107,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield wipers were activated but failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that the wiper arms seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiper arm linkage had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the parts had been ordered. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the safety failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2024 · Seat belts · 64,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the rear-row driver’s side seat belt failed to extend as intended and seized. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V099000 (Seat Belts); however, the fix for the vehicle was not all included in the repair. The local dealer was contacted and advised the contact that the failure might be recall related. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2024 · Engine · 107,884 miles · AK

My expedition was reprogrammed when I bought it due to the Cam phaser rattle. This did not help. I was told this was normal and would not effect the engine. I had taken it in a second time to be reprogrammed an given the same information. My Ford service says fifth cylinder misfire. The car shakes and idles hard. The spark plug and parts were replaced as suggested with no change. Took it to the shop and was told I now need a new engine due to an internal failure of the engine. I called Ford and they said there is no recall on this year. The Cam phaser reprogram was a customer satisfaction and not a recall. I asked if they would offer assistance since now I need a new engine. They will not. I called about ordering a new engine. Iwas was told there is over 250 people waiting for an engine as they are backordered by the Ford service department. It will be $10,000 plus 1200 for the core plus install. There are no availble engine due to the backorder and you must pay for the parts to get on the waitlist. The earliest they will release them is in November. How are there this many people waiting for an engine and no recall? This is a safety issue as all cylinders are not firing and there is not enough compression to make the vehicle run correctly. The check engine light appears solid upon starting the car and then will start blinking. The vehicle was inspected by an independent shop as I took my expedition to Ford for 60,000 service and they put the wrong fluid in my differential and then I had to have this rebuilt by them. After telling them something was wrong multiple times after they gave it back. So I do not trust to take it back to them. The independent shop confirmed this is a problem with these engines. I took it in due to the check engine light and hard idle that was getting worse.

Filed Oct 1, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · MT

After the engine would warm up a loud knocking started without warning lights. After driving it to the dealer they stated, "You need a new engine, it probably had a blown rear main". The engine has 154,550 nearly all freeway miles. Regular maintenance. No prior issues other that a deer strike, which was repaired.

Filed Jul 10, 2024 · Engine · LA

Loud knocking from engine. No check engine light came on. Dealer found the cam phasers faulty and could possibly lead to engine failure if not repaired which would put occupants in danger. Banner Ford in Monroe Louisiana performed repair at owners expense.

Filed Apr 8, 2024 · Seat belts · 69,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed a loud bang and smoke emanating from the front passenger’s seat. Additionally, the front passenger’s seat belt had seized and was not able to retract or extend. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.

Filed May 12, 2023 · Engine · TX

This vehicle with 72,000 miles on it was experiencing a rattle upon start on cold mornings for about two months, it didn't happen every time and only on initial start. Mechanic couldn't get the incident to happen in his presence to diagnose and no codes reported from computer diagnostic equipment. In February 2023, the vehicle lost power while highway driving and seemed to having problems shifting. The check engine and powertrain malfunction indicator both came on. Drove the vehicle immediately to mechanic. Booster sensor replacement was indicated by computer diagnostic and was replaced. On 4/16/2023 the check engine light came on briefly while driving and then went out and did not come back on. On 4/18/2023 while driving on the highway the vehicle started making a loud clanking with black smoke from exhaust pipe. We had the vehicle towed to mechanic. Over 30 diagnostic codes reported and mechanic recommended we take the vehicle to a Ford dealership. We had the vehicle towed to the local Ford dealership and have been informed that this 4 year old, 72,000 mile vehicle needs a complete engine replacement for $18,222. They do not know what caused the problem without pulling the whole engine and opening it up, but recommend a full replacement. We have contacted Ford and opened a case with them, but since the vehicle had a 60,000 mile power train warranty there is nothing that Ford is willing to do.