Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
025811/25/200202234636052Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 or p1639. *tt11/04/2002
1373703/01/2001620269Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer as well as 4x4 light inoperative and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 and / or p1639 after a powertrain control module (pcm) has been replaced. *tt07/23/2001
0014207/10/2000618529Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminated and / or diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1635 or p1639 present after a powertrain control module (pcm) or instrument cluster replacement. *jb04/16/2001
1226612/01/1998615521Some vehicles may require technical assistance for speedometer accuracy concerns. *tt01/18/2001
1226612/01/1998615520Some vehicles may require technical assistance for speedometer accuracy concerns. *tt01/18/2001
98508011/01/1998613210Certain vehicles may exhibit an inoperative speedometer and diagnostic trouble code p1635 after a pecm has been replaced. *tt06/19/2000
1212011/01/1998613139Some vehicles with 4r70w transmissions built from 4/16/98 through 10/30/98 may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *mjs06/19/2000
1213411/01/1998613156Information regarding vehicles models of the 4r100 that are added to the fqr (ford quality renewal) assembly program. *mjs06/19/2000
1208611/01/1998613067Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative speedometer and dtc p1635 after a pcm has been replaced. *mjs06/16/2000
1374501/01/2000612742Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs06/12/2000
994303/08/1999604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt05/11/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1574903/01/2002636384Some vehicles equipped with 4 wheel drive may exhibit a notchy or sticking feeling in slow speed turns with no effect on steering efforts or assist while in the automatic 4x4 position. *tt11/07/2002
0113707/09/2001620988Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1 downshift event. *tt09/05/2001
514112/01/1998615334Some vehicles with 4r100 transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 1728 in memory.dtc 1728 is defined as internal transmission element slippage. this splippage can occur anywhere in the transmission includ01/13/2001
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
98514111/01/1998613277Some vehicles equipped with 4r100 transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code 1728 in memory. *tt06/20/2000
98516711/01/1998613300Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4l engine may exhibit difficulty engaging into and out of 4x4 low, while cold. *tt06/20/2000
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
735311/01/1999610785Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem module. *tt05/15/2000
1318709/01/19996090544Information regarding e40d/4r100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification. *mjs03/21/2000
710009/01/19996090448Information regarding transmission trouble codes. *mjs03/20/2000
994603/08/1999604762Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator. *tt06/01/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
04210712/13/200404241410014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt04/28/2005
1491805/01/2001620183This bulletin states that on some vehicles (including 2002 blackwood) a battery disconnect or parameter reset is required during powertrain control module (pcm) or instrument cluster (vic / hec / icm) replacement. *tt07/19/2001
1270405/01/19996091676Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system module (pats / vic / hec) when the powertrain control module (pcm) is replaced. *tt11/09/2000
1218211/01/1998613238Some vehicles may require the keep alive memory (kam) to be reset during various diagnostic and repair procedures. *mjs06/19/2000
1210411/01/1998613089Some vehicles equipped with 4r100 transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code dtc 1728 in memory. *mjs06/16/2000
9914707/12/1999608423Information on using the service bay technical system (sbts) and new generation star (ngs) tester, and to update the powertrain control module (pcm) information charts. *tt11/24/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
0314807/21/200310003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt10/29/2003
00231011/13/2000616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt03/05/2001
670208/01/1999608440Vehicles equipped with the 5.4l engine, 4r100 transmission and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may exhibit a coastdown moan concern. *tt11/03/2000
003802/07/2000612343Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system is not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *mjs06/07/2000
1301007/01/1999610756Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4l engine, 4r100 transmission and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may exhibit a coastdown moan concern. *tt05/12/2000
699909/01/19996090312Subject regarding e40d / 4r100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification. *tt03/14/2000
994601/01/1999606733Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator. *tt09/01/1999
1259103/01/1999605315Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4l engine, 4r100 transmission an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may exhibit a coastdown moaning noise. *tt06/08/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
1603307/01/2002636226Some vehicles with electronic shift-on-the fly may exhibit an inadvertent 4x4 low engagement while driving. *tt11/06/2002
1219812/01/1998615465Some vehicles with the 5.4l engine may exhibit difficulty engaging into and out of 4x4 low, while cold. *tt01/16/2001
524312/01/1998615361Information on vehicles with the 5.4l engine exhibiting difficulty engaging into and out of 4x4 low. *tt01/13/2001
1350511/01/1999614630All 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15.0 level or later software. *tt11/29/2000
836703/01/2000612766Some vehicles equipped with a4wd may exhibit a driveline pulsaton / shudder vibration under low speed acceleration in a straight line. *tt06/12/2000
715710/01/19996090793Some 4x4s may exhibit a shudder / vibration under acceleration in a straight line from a stop. *tt03/30/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
1229012/01/1998615537Some vehicles equipped with 4r100 transmission may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code p1744 (torque converter clutch slippage detected). *tt01/18/2001
537412/01/1998615449Some vehicles equipped with 4r100 transmission may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1744 (torque converter clutch slippage detected). *tt01/16/2001
537403/01/1999605188Vehicle exhibiting diagnostic trouble code p1744 (torque converter clutch slippage). *tt06/03/1999
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
0561804/01/200510017892Rear axle noise repair. *tt12/06/2005
1279705/01/1999607111Addressing concerns of a low speed (under 35 mph) clicking noise caused by a cage nut rocking on the cotter pin for the front axle half shaft spindle. *tt01/05/2001
1375701/01/2000612786Vehicles equipped with limited slip/traction-lok rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning. *mjs06/12/2000
1290506/01/1999606937Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode. *tt09/08/1999
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
1512308/01/2001624629Some vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration at speeds between 60-70 mph. *slc11/08/2001
991278905/01/1999607106Experiencing a driveline clunk / jerk during tip-in. *tt09/13/1999
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1589705/01/2002637779Subject regarding driveline angle-related vibration at various speeds and load conditions. *tt12/06/2002
1531910/01/2001630231Some vehicles built before june 8, 2000 and equipped with a4wd may exhibit a high-speed moan or driveline pulsation/shudder. *tt04/15/2002
1275705/01/1999607074Some vehicles built after 2/1/1999 equipped with 5.4l-2v engines and 4r100 transmissions may exhibit a driveline clunk / jerk during tip-in from closed throttle at vehicle speeds above 43 mph in 4th gear gear and normal transmission operati11/03/2000
9914307/12/1999608419Some 4x4 vehicles built with center disconnect front axles may exhibit a moaning noise from the front differential while operating in 4x2 mode. *tt11/24/1999
99611305/01/1999606979Experiencing front differential noise. *tt09/09/1999
99613905/01/1999606989Concerns with front differential noise. *tt09/09/1999
630406/01/1999606785Some vehicles may experience a driveline clunk / jerk during tip-in. *tt09/02/1999
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT
1257203/01/1999605296Vehicles may exhibit a high speed driveline vibration. *tt06/07/1999
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
98331502/03/1998607478The 4r100 transmission will have an orange prior to repair tag on the fluid pan. *tt09/23/1999
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1501106/01/2001622824Exhibiting an uncommanded shift wheel low during low speed maneuvering. *tt10/23/2001
0114107/23/2001620991Some vehicles may exhibit inadvertent 4x4 hi or low shift events, 4x4 and / or low range indicator flashing or solid or vehicle stuck in 4l after uncommanded shift. *tt09/05/2001
1211211/01/1998613100Some vehicles with the 5.4 l engine may exhibit difficulty engaging into and out of 4 x 4 low, while cold. *mjs06/16/2000
1327509/01/19996090703Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting a shudder / vibration under acceleration in a straight line from a stop. *tt03/23/2000

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
09/01/20056000008/01/2003
 I have a 1999 ford expedition eddie bauer 4x4 that has all the symptoms of your investigation #ea05015. i took my vehicle in while it was still under warranty and i was denied a claim for them to fix it at my local dealer because they said that the cause was due to moisture and it was not covered by under warranty. this sounded to me to be a manufacturing defect and felt it should have been fixed by them. during that time i had to replace my transmission and transfer case which are controlled in some way by the gem module so i am told. i have not been able to fix the gem and fuse box to this date due to the high cost that was presented to me. i am not certain of the actual date this took place but it was identified while the vehicle was still under warranty. *jb
06/01/2006130000201/10/1999
 1999 ford expedition bought brand new at serramonte ford in colma ca. serviced in strict accordance every 5000 miles per ford owner manual and at the same ford dealership exclusively. lost engine, timing chain at 55,000 miles, lost transmission at 130000 miles. *jb
03/18/200637000103/23/1999
 1999 ford expedition-perfectly maintained. 37000 miles on odometer-transmission blow out. just all of a sudden, almost got into an accident due to loss of power. this is the second ford vehicle owned that had a transmission failure! first one at only 8000 miles! under warranty for that one. ford will do nothing to help with this problem. will never purchase another ford again!*jb
03/11/20061
 General complaint about vehicles that allow movement without stepping on the brake. my friend had a tahoe and his grandson got in the car turned the ignition key not starting the car, but two clicks and the car rolled, kid jumped out and was crushed by the tire. i believe there is a safety device that requires a foot on the brake that should be required in all cars. i have 3 children under the age of 7 and am concerned about this. i tested my ford expedition and it does not have the safety feature. *nm
07/26/200439000312/01/2003
 Dt: the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. had to have repairs done several times. the first time it was the alternator. then, there were problems with the motor. the last time there were transmission problems. *ak
01/31/2001604/01/1999
 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 *jb
04/01/2005120000811/29/2000
 The air bag sensor controls the height of the vehicle. the sensor is malfunctioning and the vehicle's rear is dropping, and will not lift. also, transmission has been replaced four times, and the engine was replaced three times. *bf *nm
12/20/2003600006
 1 engine blew-100 deductible 2 electrical,lights wont go off - 3 electrical,radio/windshield wipers inop-4 transmission leak-5 transmission going bad-6 alternator bad all within a year and 4 months, been walking more than riding, have not enjoyed truck yet, scared to drive past 200 miles out i got a real lemon that i still have to pay 535 for, i hate ford, will never buy another if it was free, going to iraq, but ill be back 4 justice.... *jb
07/14/200482000102/01/1999
 Transmission problem. after traveling 2000 miles on a trip, mostly on cruise control, the vehicle did not shift from 1st to 2nd gear and lunged from 1st into 3rd. *ak
03/10/200430000112/13/1998
 Faulty transmission on 1999 ford expedition xlt 4x4. 31,000 miles, never towed anything. out of warranty due to time. *nm
01/09/20034200006/06/1999
 Failure of the transmission at 43,000 miles of 1999 ford expedition 4 x 4 eddie bauer caused the vehicle to stop in the middle of the road.
12/27/200209/01/2000
 We purchased this vehicle from a private owner we knew very well and all regular maintance had been performed according to ford recomendations. in 2001 with only 30,000 miles the transmission had to have o-rings replaced in transmission because of problems with the automatic shifting. we had the transmission flushed just prior to the following incident as recommended by the ford owners manual. in june 2002 while towing a trailer (weights within limits of vehicle requirements) we experience a complete loss of the transmission. engine would rev while in gear but acted like in neutral. transmission fluid was spewing out from under the vehicle and smoking. we pulled safely to the side of the rode but had to be towed to the next available town. this transmission was equipped with an auxillary transmission cooler. there is only 58,000 miles on the vehicle, less than 30,000 since the last problem. we were informed by the service tech that the transmission would neither drive forward or in reverse and had to be replaced. the transmission was replaced with a ford rebuilt transmission. with in approx. 1-2 months after replacement the service engine light came on and the service tech informed us that it was a transmission code. after resetting the light and waiting for an appointment with the transmission person at the dealership the light did not come back on an the service tech advised to 'wait and see'. in dec. 2002 while driving in the mountains with 4 adults and 3 children in the car not pulling a trailer, the service engine light came on and the transmission was shifting hard and at inappropriate times with varyiing rpms and speeds. after waiting the weekend for the appointment time, the service tech informed us that the solinoid pack in the transmission needed replaced. at this point there is only 8,000miles on the 2nd transmission. the solinoid pack was replaced and currently the vehicle has not had anymore problems.
12/04/200286000111/01/1999
 Consumer stated having problems with the transmission. also stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a three month check up and same cables were replaced and two days after the transmission went out. ts *tt
08/23/2001202/01/2001
 Started making vibration sounds( thought was road noise). vibration became louder and i took it to trusted mechanic at aamco who told me that the ford car i bought had problems with that particular transmission and that an expensive fluid called merchron 5(very expensive fluid) was to be put into them. this didnot work as my torque convertor needed replacing. the gentleman at aamco called an out of area ford dealer and told them that the mileage was too low and the car to expensive for these kind of troubles. this dealer replaced torque convertor under warranty, but it is doing it again. as you can see, the mileage at which it was first repaired (37000) until now(48000), only means that i will continue to have this problem every 10 or 11k miles. this was my first major problem but in the past, this car has shut down completely, not registered any oil and because it is a southern comfort limited edition model it has a tv-vcr combo that worked for a few months and it went out. i have yet to find a repair person for this problem. ford knew of this transmission problem and tried to cover it up. i do not wish to continue traveling long distances to find an honest ford repair dealership when this car is nothing but a lemon. thank you for your time and any help you might give me. ford is ripping off thousands of consumers( they are on the internet) and they should be stopped and put completely out of business!*ak
 After placing vehicle into park and without any indication vehicle jumped out of gear an ran into consumer's home. please provide further information.*ak
 When putting vehicle in gear transmission feels like it's slipping. cause unknown please add vin. *ak
11/01/1999
 When vehicle is put into reverse it is not engaging. you must use the accelerator to go anywhere and then the front end feels as if it is stuck on something and reverses extremely hard and makes a very loud screeching noise. dealer says there is nothing wrong and cannot do anything unless the problem occurs when at the dealership. i took it directly to them after the problem occured this last time.*ak
08/01/2001
 Dealer has been contacted on several occasions because consumer's vehicle shifts into low gear while going over bumps. please provide further details.*ak
03/01/2001202/01/2001
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
05/09/200106/01/1999
 No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
05/21/2001107/01/1999
 On the 5/21/01 accident i was making a left turn off of my cul a sac st and just as i turned the wheel to go left vehicle locked up to the right and i cound not get in to unlock which caused me to hit a parked car, i bounced off the car 3 times before my truck rolloed back and stopped.the police officer tried to turn the wheels with the truck on and was unable to do so, all fluids released from the truck. i was injured in my back/neck/spine, and burn marks on my rt hand from trying to turn the wheel to avoid hitting the car. this accident happened within 15 ft.on the police report it states that the power steering locked up but due to no witnesses he can't prove this. bodyshop said the gear box and all the gears are destroyed and because of it locking up to the right when i was making a left it looks like the power steering locked up also. ford will not comment on my situation and i want to know what to do to protect myself if this is a defect problem. on the transmission, i took it to ford and told them my truck was slipping and having problems and they replaced the transmission and fixed some engine problems. i have so many things go wrong on this vehicle since 1999 i'm afraid to even drive it once it is fixed. im not sure it is safe for me and my family. please advise me if you can or let me know what your process is on this complaint. *ak
02/01/2001110/01/1998
 This is the second ford vehichle purchased. initial vehicle traded because of saftey issue involving seat belt malfunction. this particular vehicle needed an engine replaced and extensive transmission repairs. ford motor company is basically untouchable for comments. service technician at dealership admitted to knowing the engines in the 1997- 1999 expeditions were having problems. i was never notified. *ak
09/01/2000405/01/1999
 Vehicle has been taken to dealership 4 different times, dealer claims that transmission has been relplaced with new transmission. dealer refuses to return phone calls or talk to me concerning the vehicle. *ak
07/01/1999102/01/1999
 At 3000 miles the engine was replaced due to a knock in the engine. at 11,000 miles there was a severe vibration in the drive train at 65 mph with the vechile under load - ford couldn't identify the problem and had no fix. at 12,500 miles the torque converter failed resulting in the vechile stalling at stops. the torque converter and transmission were replaced. this reduced the vibration but did not eliminate it. again ford tried several times but could not identify and correct the problem. at 21,000 miles the vechile lost all power and would only move by reving the engine (like severe clutch slippage on a manual transmission). ford is presently investigating. both failures could have resulted in severe accidents if the driving conditions had been slightly different at the time of the failures. the problem appears to me to be in the computer constrol system for the transmission resulting in possibly the second failre of the transmission.
06/08/200003/01/1999
 I have had the vehicle in for service a total of 8 times for various reasons, but have had the vehicle in 3 times for the same thing and still not fixed. thank god my tires have not blown out. *ak
09/19/2000107/21/2000
 Transmission started to slip. consumer was informed by dealer that transmission needed to be rplaced. *ak
09/27/1999408/01/1999
 Bought new car 8/11/99. on 9/27/99 at 2, 284 miles the vehicle started showing signs of transmission failure. the car would not shift into gears properly and would lunge forward. ford replace the control module. they took it for a test drive and it failed immediately. they replaced it with another. the vehicle was finally ready for us to pick up on 10/15/99. three miles away from the dealership, the transmission failed again. we took it back immediately. ford replaced it again and we got our car back on 10/28/99. on 8/7/00 we brought our car back to ford again. the vehicle would lunge forward while stopped, loose power or stall while driving or stopped. took it to ford again. replaced transmission again. vehicle out of service for a total of 36 days in one year and had 4 repair attempts to correct vehicle. no reasonable or safe reason to drive - unsafe.
06/30/1999703/01/1999
 Transmission is leaking over and over again after being fixed. yh
1
 When driving vehicle downshifts and slows down. dealer has seen vehicle, and couldn't solve the problem.*ak
09/01/1999
 Stopped to 30 mph noise that is said to be normal. sounds as if something is slipping in trasmission or in the 4-wheel drive system
06/09/1999
 While driving transmission lost shifting power. this would happen at different speeds. was hard getting vehicle to restart. finally stopped working. taken vehicle to dealership & contacted the manufacturer. the problem of lost shifting power was not resolved. *ak
10/30/1999109/01/1999
 I was driving to nyc and went to park in a rest area and as i was turning to park the car shut off.i turned it on again and it was fine.one hour later again while driving and making a right turn the light in the dash board turned on and the radio shut off and then it the truck drove fine.the next day i went over a small break on the road and the lights on the dash board went on and the radio off and like always i had no problems driving it home.on 10-30-99 i was driving and i could not go faster than 35 miles it felt like the car lock or i was driving in neutral and all the sudden the truck took speed and it was driving fine until i tried turning right the stering wheel became hard to turn and it was making a click click sound when i turn the stering wheel to the right.iwas able to drive home as long as i didn't turn right.after i park the car i turn the wheel to the right and it continued on making the click click sound.
08/01/1999
 No summary
06/20/1999104/01/1999
 1) upon accelerating from a stop, the transmission/transfer case seems to slip and shudder as if the tires are not grabbing the road. this is at all speeds, whether slow or quick starts. also, during high speed acceleration such as when passing on the highway, there is a low pitch growling sound and vibration as if the engine mounts are broken. 2) the front intermittent wipers turn on by themself occasionally, usually just for one sweep then turn back off. 3) the rear automatic load leveling air shocks on one occasion deflated totally after being parked for about 4 hours. the truck chassis was nearly touching the rear tires, i was unable to drive away until they reinflated after starting the vehicle.
12/23/1998
 The windshield wipers fail to work when needed. on dry days would come on, on wet days do not come on. rear wiper was repaired. now neither works, front or rear. transmission will not shift properly. had it checked & metal pieces had broken off. transmission burnt out. had the piston replaced. the power winddows would go up & down without key insertion.
 Transmission is slipping when accelerating at low speeds. dealer states it is normal operation. *ak
01/01/1999
 When vehicle began to move transmission began to slip. when stopping one can feel the transmission jerking. dealership changed the spark plug and the hose clamp, (2) test drove vehicle, and recognized the slipping, but could not remedy the problem. (3) engineer checked transmission and it was okay. second engineer tested and said it was normal. manufacturer said if brakes fail they would be able to fix them. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
01/09/20034200006/06/1999
 Failure of the transmission at 43,000 miles of 1999 ford expedition 4 x 4 eddie bauer caused the vehicle to stop in the middle of the road.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
10/04/20021
 Nar 3-11-03 the consumer has experienced several problems with his ford expedition, the side view mirrors have turned back from the inside, the top of the shift handle broke off, and all the tires had to be replaced before a firestone recall had been issued. the consumer feels that the dealership should be responsible for repairs since it's was a manufacturers defect and not a maintenance problem. *cb *jb
08/06/200366000110/01/1999
 Shifter cable broke. shifter was occasionaly difficult to shift out of park when car was new, took it to dealer and because the problem didn't demonstrate itself when the dealer had it, they didn't do anything to remedy. 4 years later (when warranty is out), the cable snaps. the mechanic calls in to order the new cable and there are plenty in stock, i'm told it's a very common problem. if so, why isn't it a recall?*ak
12/08/200212/01/2002
 Consumer could take vehicle out of park without the foot on the brake. dealer notified. ts...*ak
08/28/2002102/01/1999
 Shift cable broke in half, causing vehicle not to shift from park to reverse.*ak*jb
02/01/20011
 While driving consumer noticed vehicle was not shifting, able to go through all gears, vehicle did not shift. not able to start in drive, and unable to put it in neutral to start. dealer replaced linkage cable. *ak the shift lever would not go to park position. *yh
 Intermittently vehicle jerks forward and jumps. sealer has replaced transfer case. however , problem reoccurs. manufacturer has been notified.*ak
12/27/1999405/07/1999
 While standing or driving 4- wheel drive high will shift into 4- wheel drive low or 2- wheel drive into 4- wheel drive low . dlr cannot determine cause.*ak
09/01/1999
 Stopped to 30 mph noise that is said to be normal. sounds as if something is slipping in trasmission or in the 4-wheel drive system
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
09/30/20021
 Consumer states while car in park and keys out of ignition a 4 year old child was able to pull the shifter down to low gear causing the truck to roll back. nlm
04/04/200211/01/1999
 I drove into the driveway, put the car in park and removed the keys from the ignition. my 2 year old child climbed into the front seat and put the car in neutral. the car rolled down the driveway and hit a van at the bottom. i jumped in as the car was rolling but could not stop the car in time. the car is equipped with a brake shift interlock in which you are not suppose to be able to remove the transmission from park without depressing the brake and having the keys in the ignition and neither happened. a fatality could have occured as children were playing outside as well as i could have been smashed as i jumped in just before my door was torn off. please take note and follow up on this before someone is killed!!!!!*ak
07/06/19990
 Vehicle would shift into a low gear by itself. consumer has almost lost control.*ak
11/17/199902/01/1999
 At 65 mph on interstate 90, the electronic shifter did an uncommanded transition from automatic-4-drive to 4-wheel-low. driver managed to maintain control and avoid a crash at largely due to the fact that the incident happened at 11pm under very light traffic conditons. no indication of why was found by the dealer although the computer codes verified the shift transition. dealer indicated that some corrosion was found on the electronic shifter contacts and it was replaced. at the present time, dealer maintains that no damage was done to the engine or drivetrain although loud bangs and metal grinding sounds were heard when the incident occurred. the engine also indicated momentary redlining. the explaination of corrision still indicates a serious control system design flaw whereby an uncommanded operation on the unit operating at highway speeds can force the transition from automatic-4-wheel to 4-wheel-low at cruising speeds. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
01/09/20034200006/06/1999
 Failure of the transmission at 43,000 miles of 1999 ford expedition 4 x 4 eddie bauer caused the vehicle to stop in the middle of the road.
08/23/20022
 Again, i am not having to install another torque converter tomorrow. my original complaint to you was for the first torque converter installed while the car was still under warranty. my original complaint has all the necessary information concerning this car. what do i have to do to get some kind of feedback or information from someone that can inform me of my options on seeing that ford is doing something about this?i am stuck with a car that has no trade-in value( word is out on these cars) and cannot afford another automobile without a descent trade-in. i am stuck with this ford lemon....can you not contact me via e-mail and at least let me know that you have received my complaint? i would deeply appreciate it and i would do it for you. no one deserves this trouble and no deserves to lose the time and money i have invested in this automobile. please, please help. thank you. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
08/02/200475000101/01/2002
 Rear axel seal leak caused by wear of axel surface at bearing. vehilce only has 77,000 miles. this required replacement of axel per dealer ($600.) it was stated by mechanic that this is a common problem to expeditions. *ak vehilce has been serviced at or better than mfg specifications. leaking seals could lead to failure of axel or differential due to loss of lubricant
10/09/20031
 Ford 1999 expedition ; estimated from a ford dealership service department $1,899.67 + tax to overhaul rear axle. loud roaring sound from rear wheels driving approximately 10-15 mph, which sound increases in pitch with faster speeds. *la
10/15/20029000005/01/2002
 Front drive axle pops and vehicle shakes when turning . also pops and shakes when accelerating/decelerating. possibly due to defective spider gear(s).
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
07/15/2001
 A loud knuckling sound is often heard when turning at slow speeds. noise comes from the front end and sounds similar to what one hears when the four wheel drive is engaged and during a sharp turn. the vehicle feels like one is driving over softball sized rocks. there also is an increase in engine rpms associated with this. campus ford of okemos, mi diagnosed this as a failure of the clutch assenbly in the four wheel drive. this was replaced but the problem still exists. i'm fearful that something could happen to the wheel assembly while traveling down the highway.*ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
06/01/200354000105/01/2001
 A spacer within the differential disintegrated, and caused the differential to shift which resulted in a rear wheel lock up while driving. *ak the unit was completely sealed for no reason. there was noise coming from the rear end and the anti lock brakes activated. as the consumer immediately pulled over, the transmission locked up, and the vehicle started to shake. the carrier bearing was completely destroyed and caused the ring to move away from the pinion gear and destroyed all of the rear axle components. *scc *jb
01/08/2001112/01/1998
 In reference to rear differential seal blew out, causing failure of both sets of rear brakes/ discs and parking drums.*ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
09/14/2000304/01/2000
 Vibrating feels like from rr right side, at speeds of 50-60 mph, driveshaft replaced 2 times, fixed slipped yoke 1 time, universal replaced by private garage trying to repair problem and frod dealer paid for repair but this did not solve problem. rear transfer case has begun to leak, fixed once in feb 2002 and currently being fixed again. odometer does not always come on windshield wipers have by themselves, back wiper only when it feels like it. engine has idled rough and has stalled at very low coast (when parking) in both forward and reverse. door ajar switch would not come on or go off when it did go on for length of trip. ignition lock would not lock,and sticks. right front door lock would not unlock. driver window slams when going up. clunking noise when shifting into reverse.ticking engine noise when starting vehicle. most problems have been solved, but not the vibrating in rear end. this has existed from the time we bought the truck, we have been to 2 different dealerships, have been told slipped yoke, driveshaft loose, driveshaft unbalanced, and now the tires had debris in them, in which they had a put on a month prior to it being back in their garage for the vibrating. ford oughta be ashamed of themselves for doing this and causing this kind of stress. i have 3 years left to pay on this vehicle and have been through almost everything with it, now that the warranty is up i get to pay for the same repairs happening over and over again?
12/15/1999109/01/1999
 Rear driveshaft replaced. *slc
104/01/1999
 Drive shaft failed. nlm
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
09/01/20056000008/01/2003
 I have a 1999 ford expedition eddie bauer 4x4 that has all the symptoms of your investigation #ea05015. i took my vehicle in while it was still under warranty and i was denied a claim for them to fix it at my local dealer because they said that the cause was due to moisture and it was not covered by under warranty. this sounded to me to be a manufacturing defect and felt it should have been fixed by them. during that time i had to replace my transmission and transfer case which are controlled in some way by the gem module so i am told. i have not been able to fix the gem and fuse box to this date due to the high cost that was presented to me. i am not certain of the actual date this took place but it was identified while the vehicle was still under warranty. *jb
04/12/200696725501/01/2004
 When the car is hot it automatically shifts into 4 wheel drive. ford is aware of the problem and sent an advisory to dealership shops. they advised this is problem and must replace the 4 wheel drive motor which is at a cost of 525.00. then and only then if that doesn't fix it you have to replace 2 other switches which then costs an additional 600-800.00. i would like to find out why this is not considered a recall by ford since this is a very dangerous issue should the 4 wheel drive kick in while driving on the highway the wheels would lock up and all people in the car would be killed. i have file a complaint with ford and they advised there is nothing they can do about it since the car is a 1999. according to our ford dealership this can happen in 1999 through 2002 ford expeditions, explorers and excursions as well as there f series trucks. *jb
03/17/2003309/15/2002
 4wheel drive engages sporadically while driving. dealer notified(nothing they can do?) must stop , disengage transmission ,and cycle transfer case to clear.please advise if there is a known recall and/or repair procedure. any infomation would be appreciated-thank you -jao. *ak
10/02/2002
 While driving the vehicle the four wheel drive mechanisms engage on and off. dealer has been notified (nothing they can do) please provide further information. ts

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