2019 Ford Expedition: engine overheating

Filed Jul 23, 2026 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the message to shift to park(P) was displayed. The contact stated that later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently shifted to park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the failure caused the transmission to overheat. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V402000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was the family vehicle used for transporting the contact's six minor children. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact inquired about reimbursement if the vehicle was repaired out of pocket. The contact stated that the request was denied. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2026 · Transmission · 145,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the transmission. The transmission was slipping, and the RPM was abnormally elevated. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the engine overheated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated again. The coolant reservoir was refilled with five gallons of coolant. The engine continued to overheat, and the coolant reservoir was continuously refilled. The contact stated that on one occasion, the contact and her husband were stranded at the side of the road in the freezing cold for two hours. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the driver's front wheel bearings and sensors failures. The contact was informed that the wheel bearings failure was the cause of the failure because the transmission was unable to perform as designed. The contact was informed that the driver's side front-wheel bearing, and all the sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2024 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission malfunctioned, and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and changing gear. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission had overheated. The contact was made aware of an unstated TSB for the failure. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who determined that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2024 · Engine · 28,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to exceed 60 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown software update was performed. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the vehicle overheated while driving and while idle. The contact stated that the engine had overheated to 230-240 degrees, and the engine was shuddering while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the water pump, the TCM, the battery and unknown parts were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, Suburban Ford of Ferndale (21600 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220), where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: [XXX]. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 4, 2024 · Transmission · TN

Transmission overheated while going 70-75 mph on the interstate without warning. I Pulled over and saw the thermostat to be overheated to 277 degrees (proof with picture). I along with my husband and 3 young kids Had to be towed 60 + miles back to my house. I was informed by 2 different mechanics the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had 89k miles on it. I attempted have it checked by a Ford dealership (there are 4 nearby) and all had at least a 12 week waitlist to be diagnosed. During the diagnostic period my vehicle would have to remain on the lot. No dealership would provide a loaner vehicle during that time. Due to financial and work responsibilities, I was unable to do that . We went with a different mechanic to replace with a new transmission (proof with documentation). I am also on the waiting list (10 weeks) to have the cam phasers be diagnosed, this time by the ford dealership. My mechanic I used for the transmission already reported they needed to be changed but I am waiting to see what Ford says . There has been no warning of this happening

Filed Aug 9, 2023 · Transmission · NE

Transmission has been clunky since new purchase in 2019. Has been to dealer several times for diagnosis. No resolution. Usually cannot reproduce when dealer has car. Recently dealer did some work on the transmission and then it failed on a long highway trip. Transmission overheated. Went into limp mode. Now stuck at a dealer 300 miles away. Dealer can’t reproduce the problem when they drive it around the block and somehow there are no obd codes so they won’t do any work on it, but also ford won’t pay to have it transported to our home dealer.

Filed May 31, 2023 · Transmission · NV

In December 2022, my Expedition had a problem shifting while climbing hills. The transmission fluid was also overheating. We took it into the shop, but they didn’t find any issues. Over the past month, the transmission has been significantly hesitating and clunky. The local dealership have no transmission appointments until July 2023.

Filed Nov 15, 2022 · Transmission · TX

Transmission failure 4 occurrences after dealer repair under warranty. The transmission issues are very well documented and dealer has returned vehicle to parent with kids in vehicle..within 20 miles vehicle stooped on I-40 traffic endangering lives 3rd failure. Returned vehicle to dealer and when told vehicle was ready it made 15 miles prior to overheating and ceasing to accelerate out of traffic endangering lives. These are the last 2 times vehicle was returned. 2 prior when we were told the vehicle was ok and loss of acceleration, grinding, jerking were normal. Vehicle currently at dealer. Communication with Ford with little assistance. Prior to these failures were cam phasers with 4 similar failures and almost burned my garage down. This vehicle and many others are not safe and should be addressed.