2019 Ford Expedition: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · Seat belts · OK

While driving down the road on August 16, 2026, our front seat belt exploded and the tightened down on my daughter. There was a poof of smoke, smell of an explosive, and my daughter complained of pressure on her abdomen and shoulder. It was frightening! Equally as frightening has been the experience dealing with Ford. We have been without our FAMILY vehicle for 73 days! Multiple calls to Ford with no follow through. At first a local dealership gave us a loaner, but in time they have now added ridiculous mileage limit restrictions and the inability for us to leave the state. (We are near neighboring states where family lives.) Last communication was parts would be shipped end of September. It’s now the end of October and no update has been communicated. Considering this recall has been ongoing since February 2024 I’m having little hope this will be taken care of soon. In the meantime those of us with actual explosions and inoperable seatbelts are being given the same treatment & accommodations of those that are driving with working (ticking time bomb) seatbelts. When I first took it in the dealership claimed they had never heard of one actually exploding. I now know they have a second one sitting inoperable as well. Ford owners need help putting the pressure on Ford! Our calls, our inconvenience, our safety is NOT being handled.

Filed Jul 29, 2026 · Seat belts · 61,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an explosion sounding like a gunshot coming from the top of the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat belt retractor tightened, and the contact felt severe pressure on the chest, almost knocking the wind out of the contact. The vehicle was swerving due to the failure, but the contact was able to keep the vehicle under control before pulling over. There was a burned electronics odor coming from the seat belt location. 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2026 · Transmission · NC

My 2019 Ford Expedition (VIN: [XXX]) has been diagnosed by a Ford dealer with a cam phaser defect covered under Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03. My vehicle falls within the covered build date range. Ford corporate has acknowledged the issue and offered partial repair coverage, but is asking me to pay approximately $2,600 toward a repair for a known manufacturing defect. The engine has exhibited rattling/knocking consistent with cam phaser failure. I am requesting the federal safety agency investigate whether Ford's remediation program has been adequate and whether a formal recall is warranted. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 17, 2025 · Transmission · NY

My 2019 Ford expedition started making a rattling noise when starting the engine, the noise continued to get louder and the engine beagn to make a knocking noise when idling, and trouble starting when cold. I was ouyt of warrenty by a few thousand miles when I had to bring it to be repaired and I was told the cam phasers were faulty and it was a known issue even though Ford not issuing a recall. In my vehicle there was a spring missing and parts loose that dislodged into the engine that could cause it to get caught distroying the entire motor while driving which could seriously injure not just the driver but loose control of car and cause major accident. Doing research this seems to been a common issue in the Ford expedition 2018-2020. There should be a recall for faulty part not just if your still covered under warrenty, it is a serious malfuntion that can really cause bad accident that is not a service or operator error that causes a malfunctioning/breaking of cam phasers.

Filed Dec 20, 2024 · Engine · 80,000 miles · ID

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that there was a ticking sound coming while starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the ticking sound was consistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Number: CSP - 21N03 - Supplement 4. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 80,000.

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 May 28, 2024 · Engine · 80,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated there was an abnormal ticking noise coming from the vehicle while idling. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken back to where the vehicle was purchased and the contact was informed that the noise was related to the engine solenoid; however, the contact was assured that no repair was needed and that the noise was normal. Overtime, the contact stated that an abnormal rattling noise was coming from the vehicle at cold start of the engine and the ticking noise persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number. The manufacturer then referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed May 20, 2024 · Engine · 90,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started shuddering and jerking while shifting gear. The contact stated that there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · WI

When I cold start my 2019 Ford Expedition Limited it has a ticking noise under the hood coming from the engine. Remote start or in the cab button start noise happens. Would like this fixed asap as the manufacturer Ford is aware of the problem. I’ve own a 2004 Ford explorer xlt never had any problems except wear and tear. Silverado was my 1st truck no problems. I love ford trucks, I’m embarrassed by this. Please honor your slogan “Built Ford Tough” Thank you

Filed Mar 22, 2024 · Engine · 40,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and driving 25 MPH, the service engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle there was an abnormal rattling and ticking noise heard. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2024 · Engine · 68,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a loud knocking and rattling sound coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle would shake and vibrate abnormally. The contact stated that the failure had progressed and was present while the engine was idling and while parking the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 68,000.