5.5
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 16,487 miles
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It's not just the f150 with transmission issues. My 2019 expedition has had the same transmission issues since I bought it with 48000 miles. Most of the hard downshifts happen at highway speeds, but also occur at other times. I've taken it in at least 6 times for this issue with no remedy before the transmission failed at 102000 miles. That cost me $7100 to repair the transmission and $1000 in rental car costs. I have 113000 miles now and the same issues are occurring.
- Woodstock, GA, USA
We had been driving for 3 hours and was in an extremely busy area in Houston, Tx. While entering another highway in extremely congested area the transmission shifted out of gear into Neutral engine revved and shut down. After about 3 -5 seconds it kicked hard into gear and continues on our way. This has happened several times in the past and was taken in previously for same problem. By being in congested traffic and with cars speeding around and honking horns it was a tense moment. Reported to dealer and transmission was dismantled and a part replaced in the transmission. Still don't feel comfortable with the transmission. Prior to this incident there were no immediate warning signs.
- Temple, TX, USA
My 2019 Ford Expedition Max is experiencing shifting issues from first to second gear. After some extensive research i found that Ford is aware of this problem and issued a TSB for this back in 2023 TSB number 22-2428. I spoke to the dealership, and they stated they were aware of the ongoing issue and there is not a recall for it yet and most of the time unless its life threatening there will not be recall. I find that very disturbing, your vehicle not changing gears is life threatening. Not sure how we can get this investigated and made a recall.
- Acworth, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 35,155.
- Hampton, NH, USA
10 Speed transmission slipped out of gear twice while driving Vehicle has 39,000 miles but 5.5 years old. Dealership and Ford acknowledge the transmission is a problem but is out of warranty and I need to spend $10,000 for repair. I believe they are selling defective cars to consumers and will not help to resolve the issue especially with such low mileage. They should be placed on recall. An independent transmission repair company tells me these 10 speed cars are commonly seen and cannot be repaired. The internet is full of owners with similar problem
- Los Ranchos, NM, USA
Very delayed shift from 3rd to 4th and 4th to 5th gear. Sometimes jumping out of gear when attempting to pass or using the interstate on ramp.
- Cleveland, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. In addition, there was an unknown warning light illuminated, with a message to -??Contact the Dealer-?? displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the previous learning strategy was erased and deleted from the computer system. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
- Penfield, IL, USA
As I was driving the transmission started to jerk. As I pressed the gas pedal the car began to downshift and made a huge bang noise and wasn-??t going anywhere, as cars are passing me.I was on the freeway I was scared for my life and my family-??s life that someone was going to rear end me.
- Sterling Heights, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced an unintended transmission downshift and the vehicle stalled. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a related recall. A case was opened and the contact was referred to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
- Biscoe, NC, USA
2019 Ford Expedition that has been in for past transmission issues with no problems found. Ford is now telling me I need a new transmission and of course its out of warranty. Issues are when at a stop and accelarating the vehicle shakes as if you are going over rumble strips. Also, at hwy speeds when accelerating to change lanes the transmission will completely loss power and engine will rev then it will jump back in gear. This has happened several times and I am lucky this hasnt ended in an accident. No check engine lights warning of the problem. I see several tsb's that Ford has put out but no recall. This is a saftey issue that the transmission would jump into neutral while doing 50mph. Ford knows this and they are not issuing a recall. This will be the last Ford I ever own.
- Thibodaux, LA, USA
When driving the vehicle shifts very hard and has a loud clanging in second and fifth gear. It skips those gears and will lag in intersections and on roadways because of the skip. Had it diagnosed by a transmission shop and they said it needed cam phasers. Took it to the dealer and the said it needed a new valve body as the issue was repeatable. Had the valve body replaced and it is still doing it and even worse. No lights came on, and we bought the vehicle used with 81k miles on it and we noticed it right away, so the dealer did a -??reprogram-?? of the software and said it was fine. It started to do it again right away and we called the dealer and they would not return our call. We drove it because we had too until it got bad enough we didn-??t feel safe driving it anymore and now it is waiting for the hopes that a new transmission will fix the issue.
- Star, ID, USA
Vehicle has a rattle upon starting. Also the vehicle is shifting harshly and slipping. Sometimes the vehicle will stop accelerating in the middle of the road, or when accelerating from a stopped position. The RPMs will rise but the vehicle stops having power and the gear indicator moves up and down until it clicks back into a gear and the vehicle will go again. I have had the vehicle examined by a technician and have been told that it is the cam phasers, CDF drum/transmission, and torque converter. Ford will not honor any warranty or cover the cost of these repairs.
- Milton, PA, USA
The transmission has delays in shifting up and down causing unpredictable ability to accelerate when entering highways in front of speeding vehicles.The Ford technician confirmed the issue and stated that ultimately, the transmission could fail at anytime. The Ford technician strongly encouraged me to replace the transmission after his the dealership inspected the vehicle and were able to replicate the problem. This was an out of pocket expense. Ford has detailed this failure in Technical Service Bulletin 25-2023 which states Harsh engagement Delayed engagement Harsh shift Delayed shift
- Elizabeth, CO, USA
10R80 Transmission Failure; transmission bound up in traffic, while under power causing the steering to bind. Dealer diagnosed failure of clutch due to CDF Drum Bushing failure.
- Downers Grove, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
- Gilbert, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was cold and driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started shuddering abnormally between gears, and the RPM increased, causing the vehicle to lose power. The contact stated that after the hesitation, the vehicle returned to normal operation. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. However, an unknown module was reprogrammed, and the main control body valve was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and contact was provided TSB: 24-2101. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
- Manteo, NC, USA
My 2019 Ford expedition started making a rattling noise when starting the engine, the noise continued to get louder and the engine beagn to make a knocking noise when idling, and trouble starting when cold. I was ouyt of warrenty by a few thousand miles when I had to bring it to be repaired and I was told the cam phasers were faulty and it was a known issue even though Ford not issuing a recall. In my vehicle there was a spring missing and parts loose that dislodged into the engine that could cause it to get caught distroying the entire motor while driving which could seriously injure not just the driver but loose control of car and cause major accident. Doing research this seems to been a common issue in the Ford expedition 2018-2020. There should be a recall for faulty part not just if your still covered under warrenty, it is a serious malfuntion that can really cause bad accident that is not a service or operator error that causes a malfunctioning/breaking of cam phasers.
- Sound Beach, NY, USA
In April 2023 the transmission went out w head it replaced under the extended warranty, it continued with the same issues after the repair and one day on may 30, 2024it shut off and would t turn back on it gave the code-?? low transmission communication voltage-?? towed it to the dealership they told us it was a dead battery, replaced the battery the car still doing the same thing and now does not have any warranty due to mileage
- Kenedy, TX, USA
Six weeks ago my transmition start jumping when it shifted gears. The Expedition only has 82, 212 miles on it. I took it to a mechanic and he ran a diagnostics test and got a code P2701, which is a transmission problem. He said the transmission was bad and needed to be replaced or rebuilt. I took it to a second mechanic and he said the transmission was failing. He suggested replacing the transmission fluid and filter first to see if that fixed the problem. Had him do a full transmission fluid and filter replacement. That did not fix the problem. It has gotten worst and now jumps and hesitates when shifting gears all the time, which is dangerous. Called the local Ford deliver and they said there were not any recalls and there was nothing they could do under any warrenties. They also stated they were aware there were problems with this transmission but there was nothing could do without a recall from Ford. They said they could replace the transmissin for around $8000-$9000 dollars. I have done some research and found a number of vechicles with this transmssion has the same problems with the transmission jumping and hesitating. This is a very dangerous problem and could cause a diffinite safety problem and even cause a wreck and potentially cause serious injuries or even death with this problem. Ford needs to issue an immediate recall for all these transmitions.
- Alamogordo, NM, USA
- Blue Springs, MO, USA