Ford Expedition Complaints (2018)

383 consumer complaints on file.

#11537009August 7, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
The contact’s daughter owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that she noticed that her daughter’s vehicle made an abnormal sound at start up. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to pay half the cost for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11536028August 2, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear hatch closes on person under it spontaneously and does not stop. ie will compress you if you do not move out of the way quickly. Could get squished? No No No
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534452July 25, 2023
ENGINE
The cam shafts are not function correctly and need to be replaced which is causing the engine to overheat. The heater hose blew while we were driving the other day and engine temperature went to almost 300. The catalytic converter is also not functioning which is releasing emissions when we drive. The overheating engine could cause a fire while driving and the we all know about the emissions procedures. The vehicle has been inspected by the correct dealership. The warning light did come on and we took it into the dealership within the week. We also heard a knocking in the engine when we cold started the car. The engine light was not on when the heater hose blew due to the faulty cam shafts.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531774July 12, 2023
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY, STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that he had taken the vehicle to the dealer on four separate occasions due to moisture leaking from the panoramic sunroof. Due to the failure, the roof headliner needed to be replaced a second time. The contact stated that the panoramic sunroof had never been used and had remained covered. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and referred him to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531036July 8, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear passenger door will not open from the outside even in the unlocked position. It is still locked and cannot be opened from the inside or the outside. We have children that require the use of safety seats. in the event of an accident, we cannot remove them from the back seats. We have to climb from the front seats to the back just to get them out of the car. I have not been to the dealer but, the problem is still not resolved. No one has inspected the vehicle. There were no warning signals whatsoever. i consider this a major problem in the event of an accident. Not being able to get out or have help open the door from the outside will put lives at risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530249July 3, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
There is a recall on many 2018 CAM Phasers. My vehicle has the same issue with the recalls on many 2018 Expeditions that also effect the EPA ratings. For some reason FORD says the Recall is not my vehicle but they knew their was an issue and the FORD dealership tried to do a software update but the issue was never cured. They never performed the needed next step remediation. The ongoing CAM phase issue cause engine light to stay on. This has been going on with them for several years. They never would do the part 2 cure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529433June 28, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
RPMs rev up as the truck is changing gears- engine stalls which causes an abrupt halt. I have to let off the gas for the gears to catch up. Several mechanics have looked and there are no codes. This is a very dangerous situation as I am on the road several hours a day for my job. It is especially scary when my children are in the car. Apparently, this is very common with the 2018 Ford models and NOTHING is being done!!!!!! Ford will be sued if this causes an accident d/t no my fault of my own. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP!!!!!!!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527782June 19, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Door locks don’t unlock on 3 out of 4 doors. Transmission jerks and acts like losing power frequently. Engine tries to die at idle when stopping. Timing chains failed along with cam phasers yet symptoms still continue. Heater hoses leak to heater core. This caused high temps of 255 degrees to occur for engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522201May 16, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Front Blower motor not working correctly. Engine Valve cover driver side small crack.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522130May 15, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
No Brakes, Engine Racing, & ignition would not turn off, yes available for inspection at Seth Whatley Ford. Car crashed which was the only way it came to a stop, wheels were still turning when I got out of the car, if anyone one had been around they would have been hurt or killed. Towed to dealer, dealer was unable to find any evidence on their side. Insurance adjuster came out and assess the damage from crash. There was no warning lights or sensors that were working during this episode. Monday, March 27, 2023 at approximately 10am, I got into my Expedition to start my vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed as I pushed the button to start the car, and the engine was running smoothly. Foot was on the brake pedal when I put the car into reverse, the car shot out from the carport and engine was racing. I tried to pump the breaks and push the engine button, while guiding the car as it kept going faster and faster, until I hit a trailer that was attached to a truck. There was two witness that saw everything, that went on. I feel this car is DANGEROUS. If this had occurred when my family was around serious injuries could have occurred, or if I had been in a parking lot, there was no way to stop and I was not in control. Safety is the first issue. Special Note - I took my car in February 2022 for the recall.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520567May 5, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the dealer had previously serviced the vehicle under an unknown recall for engine rattle on cold start; however, the failure recurred after the recall repair was performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520493May 4, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, a rattling sound was coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls associated with the VIN, and that the warranty on the vehicle had expired. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520341May 3, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that on various occasions after starting the vehicle, a loud rattling noise was heard. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520025May 2, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon a cold engine start, the engine was rattling with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact initially had the cam phasers serviced by the dealer under warranty; however, despite the repair, the failure persisted. The contact then received an unknown recall notification, and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure worsened. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was transferred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519521April 28, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving under 35 MPH, the transmission was shifting hard and hesitating between gear. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module (TCM) needed to be replaced; however, no repairs were completed. The vehicle was then taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518192April 21, 2023
ENGINE
Cam Phaser issue after 89,000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516283April 10, 2023
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, water started to enter through the instrument panel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tracks on the moon roof had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the moon roof was re-sealed as a temporary fix. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was concerned that the failure would reoccur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that half the cos would be covered. The failure mileage was approximately 51,271.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514748March 31, 2023
ENGINE
Cold Start Rattle. Dealership verified it was the cam phasers.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513874March 26, 2023
POWER TRAIN
On 11/28/22 my transmission went out while I was driving at 25 mph. Luckily, I was in town and I was able to coast to the next driveway. It was towed to a dealership. The dealership replaced the transmission in January 2023. When I picked it up & was leaving the dealership, it began jumping gears and getting hot. A few miles down the road it started leaking transmission fluid. We immediately took it back to the dealership where they determined it was a faulty transmission and ordered another. A second new transmission was put in. I picked my expedition up from the dealership on February 23, 2023. Since having the 2nd new transmission installed, my car has shifted into neutral while driving on the highway causing my car to shake uncontrollably and jump gears once in drive. It is shifting hard during gear changes. Also, when shifting down & skipping gears, it is making a grinding noise and jumping hard. No warning lights have appeared at any time during this entire process. The expedition is going back to the dealership on 3/28/23 to reassess the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513568March 24, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
I own a 2018 Ford Expedition 3.5L ecoboost. This is an engine and vehicle that is known to be problematic. In 2020 I took my vehicle to the dealership to have the noisy cam phasers fixed, a TSB was found and the parts HL3Z cam phasers were replaced under the powertrain warranty. Now in September of 2022 my vehicle started having issues again with the same problem, since Ford told me that the problem was only noisy and not a mechanical issue I delayed taking it to the dealership until it started having more issues with idle, power, etc. It is then that I find out there was actually an extended warranty/ recall for that issue. Ford is denying my claims saying that my problem was fixed in 2020. The parts it was fixed with are faulty, and redesigned parts were released in late 2020 that have a stiffer spring that allows the oil pressure to hold better than the HL3Z cam phasers, thus preventing the problem. The new parts the ML3C cam phasers are now what Ford is telling me need to be replaced at a $3000 charge, in addition to the timing chain which has been damaged due to the cam phaser issue. Ford needs a recall on vehicles with the faulty HL3Z 6C525 cams not just a vin recall. This is a KNOWN problem for this engine and Ford is doing everything they can to avoid paying for their mistake.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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