Ford Expedition whining noise problems

Filed Nov 19, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the front driver's side wheel well. The contact had to depress the brake pedal sooner to allow more stopping distance while stopping the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the abnormal sound occurred at speeds between 15 and 20 MPH. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear-view camera was no longer functioning. The contact stated that the image from the rear-view camera was distorted. The contact had received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V236000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact called a local dealer and the manufacturer and was advised that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had advised that the recall for the brake master cylinder, parts were on a national back order, and that the remedy for the rear view camera was also not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · OK

There is a shudder and whining noise with confused shifting gears behavior.

Filed Aug 15, 2023 · Transmission · AL

Hard shifts by the transmission, an extreme lack of shifts by the transmission resulting in stalling out on highway as if it was in neutral, jumping multiple gears at one time, trying to shift once it reached the final gear, Ford took 6 months to rebuild my transmission and when I got it back the sunroof was broken and leaking in my passenger floorboard, a month later I’m still have loud whining noises from start and leaking coolant, it is now back in the shop, while being covered under a certified pre owned warranty, we bought it from a dealership a little over 2 years ago and it has been in the shop for these repairs and others a total of 10 months.

Filed Jun 23, 2020 · CO · 1 injury

Automatic running boards came down when door open, as usual. They then went right back up and pinned my dogs front paws, legs between running board and car frame. Vehicle was stationary, in my driveway. I had to pull my dogs paws/legs out physically. Obviously painful. On the ring video that captured this you can hear my dog whining and struggling. I was told they see this consistently and the manual states owner is responsible. This malfunction is dangerous and cased injury, yet it is seen consistently per auto service tech at dealership. What if it had been my 88 year old mother? This could very well lead to her death at her age, had she been the one injured. Never made aware of issue at time of sale. I believe this malfunction is dangerous. And to be told they see this consistently, why is not made a more important issue? In this case the injury was to an animal. It could have been a child or as stated, my 88 year old mother. The undercarriage is cleaned every time it is washed.

Filed Dec 29, 2015 · Transmission · 13,000 miles · TX

At 13,000 miles rear differential started showing signs of failure, ford stated howl and noise was normal. At 31,000 miles ford stated there was an issue and ring and pinion had begun to fail. Had it failed while driving the rear end would have most likely locked up. A complete work order with part numbers is available for the federal safety agency review.

Filed Jun 20, 2015 · Transmission · 3,622 miles · CT

2015 ford expedition el limited noted to have whistling/whining noise with acceleration. Evaluated by a ford dealer. Found to have defective seal on rear axle with loss of lubricating fluid and damage to the differential. This was near miss; no accident/injury occurred. Given that this part failed on a brand new vehicle (less than one month old) and dealer is unable to repair the vehicle for 3-6 weeks due to unavailability of replacement parts, I am concerned that ford knows that there is a problem with this part but has chosen not to share that information.

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Transmission · 251,000 miles · OH

Here is my problem: about a month ago, my 99 expedition began to make a "clunking" noise while making sharp turns (like into parking spaces). It is not just a noise - you can feel it through the steering wheel and it makes the whole truck jerk around. It is almost like my front wheels are driving over golf ball-sized rocks. The problem started very suddenly, and it is somewhat intermittent - but it is becoming more frequent as time goes on. I had it in to the ford garage twice now, and it just does not want to act up when a technician in the vehicle. Since I can't always make it happen, I am inclined to believe that it is not a mechanical problem (like a u-joint or cv joint). It is either really bad or non-existent. Also, I do not notice any major symptoms while driving in a straight line, although I sometimes do hear a high-pitched whine from the front end while traveling above 40 MPH. This noise is also intermittent, and it sounds somewhat like a wheel bearing going out (they checked out ok). When I first experienced the jumpy front end while taking corners, I immediately thought that the truck had been switched into 4wd. The jerky, clunky behavior of the front end is nearly identical to how the truck acts when you run in 4wd on dry pavement. I have put the truck into 4wd to test this theory, and the problem is similar, but much worse when I force the transfer case into 4wd. One of the most noticeable differences is how the truck acts when I first start to move. In 4wd, the truck is much more hesitant to start moving - it will not even creep forward in idle. Once I start to move, however, the truck jerks around just like I described above.

Filed Jun 14, 2013 · Suspension · 75,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford expedition. The contact stated that there was a whining sound coming from of the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer determined that the bearings were failing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 75,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2013 · Transmission · 78,468 miles · IL

Driving 30mph in (d) with o/d on and lost forward momentum just like I put it in neutral. Had to drive in l2 to get home.this was the first and only time this happened. Took a test drive after I checked fluid levels that were full and proper which I wished were low(easy fix).I took it down the road in d but slipped out about 50' later but I took it out of o/d overdrive and went down the road fine for 2 miles but didn't want to drive it anymore until I took it to the transmission garage. We treat our vehicles excellent and I have never hauled anything but family around,no trailers,no plows..no pulling of any kind.there were no prior indicators except a small whine that got a little louder when I accelerated but only heard it maybe 10 times at most but don't know if that means anything with the transmission...please help were not rich$$

Filed May 26, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · WI

1999 ford expedition experiencing problems with the head gaskets. *mr the consumer felt that the engine should be replaced at no cost. The passenger side head gasket leaked oil badly. Ford replaced the head gasket once while under the manufacturer 36k mile warranty. The head gasket was replaced again at the consumers expense because the leak resumed. The consumer was informed by three different ford technicians that the oil passage in the block of the engine was so close to the edge of the block that a head gasket would have a problem preventing oil from leaking out and ford developed 2 or 3 revised head gaskets to address the problem since 1999. After th second repair ofthe head gasket, one of the heads leaked anti-freeze. Other problems were: an inoperative horn, transmission shifting made a whining noise and the vehicle would not heat up when at zero. *sc