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Problems with vehicle not staying in neutral problem with vehicle just losing power in the road problems with the shift system error coming on after taking to the dealership to find out there-??s issues with the transmission. Apparently this is a pretty common problem.
I've had a problem with these two service bulletins: TSB 24-2101 and TSB 23-2143. They are known issues with Ford. I am three weeks out of warranty, and they won't fix these things. These items should be recalled as they are defects.
In April 2024, the dealer that I purchased my new 2019 Ford Expedition from (in 2019) diagnosed my vehicle with needing the cam phasers replaced, after hearing rattling sounds. After doing some research, I learned that, in November 2021, Ford had issued Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03 -- recognizing that the cam phasers were defective and needed replaced. However, I have come to learn that my VIN number was not included in 21N03 -- for whatever reason. And as such, neither my dealer nor me received notice of 21N03. The dealer is refusing to replace the defective cam phasers. Ford is saying -- it's not covered because my VIN isn't included in 21N03. But nobody can tell me why. It's a 2019 Ford Expedition that SHOULD BE included in the recall. If it isn't, why?
My Ford Expedition has lost power 4 times requiring me to pull off the Interstate and have the car towed. I have been driving 75-80 mph each time this has happened. It is as if the car takes a big deep breath, and then loses all power. It failed most recently on Halloween 2023, and then again in March of 2024. Prior to these two times, the car has lost power 2 other times. It has always been serviced at a Ford dealership. All three times INCLUDING this last time the dash lights on the car have read, "powertrain failure" and "pre-collision brake assist not available". When it failed in March, even though it registered a code both on my dash and in my Ford Pass App, the dealership said they could not reproduce the problem therefore, there was nothing they could fix. I am scared to get behind the wheel of this car. I also do not want to sell it to anyone else for fear they will have the same problem. Cars don't just lose power while driving 75 mph. It is dangerous and a definite safety concern. It is not like I am driving a pinto. This was a brand new car, is fully paid for, has clean maintenance records, and is an expensive vehicle. It has been well taken care of and should not have power failure four times at only 4 years old. It is terrifying to be driving at high speed and lose power. I have been very lucky to not have caused a secondary accident on the freeway, or been in an accident myself when this has happened.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds in 3rd to 4th gear, the vehicle decelerated. The contact stated that it felt as if the transmission was slipping; however, the vehicle was accelerating normally. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle would slam into gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure while in reverse was duplicated and the valve body was replaced. The failure recurred and the contact stated that the vehicle would also aggressively accelerate forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Kennewick, WA, USA
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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
While driving on the highway at moderate speeds during rush hour there was noticeable hesitation/delay with acceleration (automatic transmission). It made a noticeable clunk and it completely lost power momentarily. I called the Ford dealership and was told there is a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) on this exact issue but it's not covered under a recall. I received further correspondence stating that because it's not a recall it has to go through Ford's warranty department and it may not be covered. My vehicle has been at the dealership since March 8th. This is very dangerous and is a significant safety risk to have harsh and delayed shifting, clunking and power loss. I hope a safety recall can be recommend to prevent serious injury.
Frequent Hard shifting, especially going from 3-4 and 6-7. Frequent Clunking and hard shift while driving around town. While traveling in the interstate at approximately 55-60mph, Multiple times I have encountered accelerating on the freeway and momentarily losing power, feels like it shifted to neutral as I could not accelerate despite hitting the gas. After a few seconds the transmission shifts back and I can accelerate, but it was as if the transmission didn't know what gear to be in and it continues to shift hard before eventually going back to normal.
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
The vehicle has harsh shifting, it will skip gears, while driving you will at times hear a grinding noise and the gear drops to 1st and the RPM revs up very high. My safety was put at risk multiple times while driving when the car randomly decides to drop down to first gear. Ford has admitted the problems with the transmissions but will not do anything for the consumer to make it right. My vehicle has been in a ford dealership where they -??reset the values-?? and that has done nothing for it.
Powertrain malfunction per engine light on dash and ford app description. Car lost gas power and immediately came to a halt. When trying to get car going it would not shift into gear. Got it to the ford parts store and they said it needs a complete new transmission. There were no warnings prior to the transmission going out.
When entering the vehicle and closing all doors, one pushes the start button. Once starting to drive or reverse, an error message appears "Transmission Not in Park". The error message stays until the vehicle is put into motion. Then when coming to a stop, the error message reappears. It is understood the transmission is not in park because one is attempting to drive the vehicle. The vehicle drives fine, but the message appears repeatedly while in reverse and or drive. Many forums have suggested the rotary dial to engage the different drive modes is not speaking with the door latches. No other warnings appear and no doors are ajar.
At highway speeds the transmission will lose all power like it's in neutral. The vehicle will have no power when this happens. Ford has had a tsb for this problem. This is very dangerous and should be a safety recall.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost motive power. While driving uphill, the vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser and the differential pinion seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle shifted abnormally, and hesitated while attempting to accelerate, causing the vehicle to stop. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted to 1st gear prior to driving the vehicle to the residence. There was a rattling sound coming from the front of the vehicle and the vehicle was jerking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The dealer was not notified, and the vehicle remained unrepaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that during the initial start-up, there was a rattling sound coming from the engine department. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired: however, the failure recurred after several months. The contact stated that a year later the failure became persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the power train control module for the cam phaser had failed. The cam phasers were replaced. The vehicle had been returned to the dealer, however, was not repaired another time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that the repair was no longer covered under warranty. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
On December 19, 2023 my 2019 Ford Expedition the Cam Phasers failed on the EcoBoost V6 Engine requiring a $3,500 repair. A local Ford dealership has confirmed this issue and are proceeding with the repairs. This is a very common issue with the EcoBoost V6 Engine and Ford needs to address this issue.
On multiple occasions I have experienced a sudden loss of power. This seems to happen when excelerating while entering/merging on to the freeway. There is a large bang/clunk and then no power. This has caused nearly caused me to be in accidents, especially when trying to merge into speeding traffic. I'm afraid this is going to cause an accident.
Expedition shifts terribly. Gets stuck in 4th gear and jerks very badly. Car has shut off multiple times while driving. Expedition will get stuck in the middle of traffic lights due to it not being able to shift up gears. Gets stuck in 4th gear every time it stops so then have to put car in park and turn off for it to be able to drive. The 10 speed transmission needs a recall asap before there is a death if there isn-??t some already.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shifted abnormally, and hesitated while attempting to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the vehicle had experienced a failure shifting into second and third gear due to a failure with the valve body. The contact was informed that the valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 69,000.
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- Mcalester , OK, USA