10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,750 miles

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problem #4

Jun 192005

Expedition 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 119,000 miles
Consumer stated that since T she bought vehicle it had electrical problems. Dealer told consumer had consumer to take vehicle to a special shop, they would try to figure out the problem. Consumer said that within the first three months vehicle had two ignition switches installedt hat consumer did not have to pay for. Vehicle had several other electrical problems. Consumer said that without the key in ignition the windshield wipers /radio came on, and the air bag deployed. Sometimesm the windows would not role back up after being rolled down. Consumer arrived home after driving vehicle all day. Consumer parked and went inside the house. About five minutes later, found out that vehicle was on fire. Firemen stated they could not tell what caused the fire.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #3

Apr 222002

Expedition

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle will start on its own, without key being in ignition. Consumer has disconnected battery. Vehicle has not been inspected by dealership.

- Bemidgi, MN, USA

problem #2

Oct 102000

Expedition

  • miles
Had taken vehicle at least 3 different times to dealer for non working radio. After 3rd time dashboard started smoking. Could smell rubber & plastic. Went back to dealership. Mechanic indicated would need to rewire & then reground the wires. Had also claimed penny in radio caused electrical short. Due to alarm going off, key could not be used. Vehicle could not be started. Mechanic could not resolve issue of electrical system & indicated it was driver's problem.

- Edison, NJ, USA

problem #1

Nov 262000

Expedition

  • miles
While driving about 65-70 mph vehicle suddenly stalled, and all light on dashboard were on/off. Driving off the road had to turn off ignition switch. Then turn it back on, and it worked as normal. Taken vehicle to dealer three times.

- Temecula, CA, USA