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the service engine light continues to turn on. the timing belt continues to fail and has already been replaced once. the camshaft on both sides have been replaced. the solenoids have also been replaced and the diagnostics codes still pop up (p0022) (p0021) are just some that i can remember. the engine does not have enough power on the driver side and throws the timing belt off which causes the loud rattle coming from the engine. when reaching the speed of 40-45 mph the truck begins to shake. recently in november 2023, when fueling up with gas, the truck began to shake and not respond. when accelerating, the truck takes off very slowly and the gears dont kick in on time. when the gas light comes on, the truck begins to function well. but as soon as i put gas again. it feels like the truck is going to fall apart. the driver door gets stuck when trying to open from the inside. the back door on the left does not open from the outside. the gear handle can be moved up and down while the truck is not turned on. please help!!
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle was driving sluggishly. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the ignition coil, the throttle body sensor (TBS) sensor, and the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired at the dealer. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact stated on another occasion the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not drivable. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Upon receiving tune up the spark plugs broke apart.after getting them out cyl#1 would not hold spark plug, caused me to spend more money to get problem fixed.but the shops will not guarantee the work that is needed.they all said it was a factory issue.the truck was stationary as well.
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2006 Ford Expedition. When the vehicle was started, there was an odor of antifreeze in the vehicle. Additionally, the temperature gauge and cylinder head temperature switch became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold and cylinder head temperature switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 245,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle's speed decelerated to 20 mph. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and turned off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle was able to operate normally. The contact stated that the failure recurred after driving 30 miles down the road and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 196,997.
- Portage, IN, USA
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Ford had a recall for broken spark plugs & a class action lawsuit on this vehicle. Ford has failed to fully compensate us & told me hardly no one would receive compensation. We replaced the plugs with Ford approved revised plugs at Ford with @ 149K miles on 11/2015. The engine codes or problems would come up now and again & we had it into various vendors.. 2/ 2017, driving back to Wyoming I came up an I was under load (hauling a trailer) and the auto almost did not make it home or up a grade. We took it in to replace the coils. The vendor, midway motors replaced the coil & noticed the new revised Ford approved spark plug 5 was broken, and plug 6 also showed a code, (mileage 172627 miles). The engine was damaged so we traded the Ford in for a Dodge. My point Ford has not fixed the issue & is deceiving the public. And 2nd lawsuit claim form is [xxx]. the vehicle was kept in like new shape pristine. I was sad I had to trade it in but did not feel safe. I think you need to know how Ford is practicing and not handling ethically, legally, or properly; both the class action lawsuit and also the (revised spark plugs are also failing). Yes I have detailed documents!! ask me I can email you pdf [xxx] [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. While driving or while the vehicle was idling, the contact heard a ticking noise coming from the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (ken grody Ford at 6211 beach blvd, buena park, ca 90621) where it was diagnosed that the valve lash adjuster and the timing chain tensioners needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact to call NHTSA and did not offer any further assistance. The failure mileage was 100,464.
While in traffic, at least 100 times in the last four years (at variable speeds from 5 to 65 mph on city streets and freeways) most recently twice in the last week, the rpms drop below 500 and the vehicle dies and "engine failsafe mode" lights up on the dash. I have to either coast to pull over or dead stop in the middle of the road. I have to turn the vehicle completely off (even though in failsafe mode engine is off, the electronics are still on) and then restart and then it will drive just fine until it happens again. It happens anywhere from once every 6 months to 6 times in 1 week. It seems as though if I drive with both feet in traffic and maintain about 800-1000 rmps at all times it doesn't do this, however this cannot be done all the time especially when trying to stop the large vehicle quickly or turning in an intersection. Nothing has been diagnosed by dealership as no codes are thrown. I also own a obd2 reader and no codes have ever listed unless its time to change the spark plugs. Several different mechanics, forums and brainstorming has not figured it out. I have replaced mostly everything with exception to a new transmission and computer. Mostly everything including wires and vacuum lines and gaskets have been replaced due to maintenance or repairs from everything else that has gone wrong with it. I have put about $10K into new parts for this vehicle. I bought it with 60K miles on it and it now has 117K, its a daily driver with 28 miles of travel 5 days a week. Also the only vehicle that fits all of the children for soccer, track and volleyball traveling tournaments/games. Luckily it doesn't happen very often when I'm not in traffic so the kids aren't usually with me but it is very scary not to know if you are going to stop or if the people behind you are going to hit you or not.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled as the fail safe mode warning message illuminated across the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000.
Engine fail safe mode engages at various and unpredictable speeds and at any given time. It has happened numerous times and shows no code afterwards. A very dangerous issue that needs to be addressed by Ford. I have found thousands of complaints about this issue but I can find no indication that Ford has been willing to address the issue. When asked for the date the incident happened I am entering the date of complaint because this has happened multiple times. No codes does not mean the vehicle doesn't have issues. Ford needs to address this issue....recall and correct the problem.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. While driving at various speeds and after a loud alarm sound, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the spark plugs were replaced and the mechanic informed the contact that the catalytic converter was failing. The failure had reoccurred on several occasions. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. While driving over 50 mph, the vehicle shook vigorously and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the engine fail safe mode warning indicator randomly flashed. The vehicle's speed reduced and stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to a manufacturer's master mechanic for further diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the engine fail safe mode warning light flashed and the vehicle drastically reduced speed and stalled without warning. The contact had to apply force to coast the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the computer needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
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.
While driving on a highway at 60 mph and on a city street at 40 mph the vehicle without any warning shuts off and goes into engine fail safe mode, the vehicle still has braking and steering and after turning ignition key to off then on it restarts and drives fine. This vehicle has 120,000 miles on it.
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.
While taking my kids to daycare the engine fail safe light came on and the engine shut down. I was sitting at a light waiting to go straight under a bridge and at this particular light only one lane can go straight since the engine shut down and I could not move this caused major backup. Luckily there was an emergency vehicle a few cars behind and he was able to push me through the light and into a parking lot. After a few minutes of sitting there the truck started and I was able to get them to daycare and continue on to work. Very dangerous situation and something should be done.
My vehicle has completely shut down in the middle of driving on several occasions. I have had diagnostic reports run and they do not find any problems. The first time I was going 45 mph and was able to coast into a sonic. I waited about 15 minutes and the car started back up. The second time was at a gas station and my car would not start. I had a diagnostic run and was told it was my battery. I replaced the battery and my vehicle died again the next day, but started back up one I let it sit for a few minutes. This morning I was pulling into a parking lot at work and it died. After about 10 minutes it started back up and I was able to pull into a parking spot. I went to leave for lunch and now my vehicle will not start at all. This could have been much worse if I were driving down the interstate and the car shut off on me like it has done other times. I have two children and the thought of them in this car does not make me feel safe!!
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- Lynwood, CA, USA