2004 FORD EXPEDITION Steering Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2004 FORD EXPEDITION
5 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FORD EXPEDITION. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was unable to drive above 15 MPH because the vehicle became difficult to control. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the rear axle was fractured, the rear subframe was severely corroded, and the rear driver's side sway bar and rear differential were corroded. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,665.
THE ROD THAT DETACHES TO THE BACK OF THE TIRE HADE BROKE OFF CAUSING MY TIRE TO STAY OUT WORDS ON A CITY STREET
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AS THE ADVANCE TRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ADVANCE TRAC FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,000.
2004 FORD EXPEDITION, EDDIE BAUER EDITION, WHILE DRIVING ON HWY AT 65-70 MPH,STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ENTER ANOTHER LANE AND BUMP ANOTHER VEHICLE. DRIVER USED ALL HIS MIGHT TO UNLOCK STEERING WHEEL, WHICH THEN MADE A POPPING NOISE BEFORE RELEASING AND CAR SPUN TWICE BEFORE LANDING IN DITCH. BY THE GRACE OF GOD, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. NOW WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR, BECAUSE WE DON'T KNOW IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR ALMOST 1.5 YEARS AND HAS ALMOST 42,000 MILES. STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES GETS LOCKED WHILE IN PARK, BUT FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING. CAR IS MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR BASIS AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN A PRIOR ACCIDENT. *NM
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT THE STEERING LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO A POLE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Other 2004 FORD EXPEDITION Problem Areas
Air Bags
31 complaints
Electrical System
30 complaints
Engine
28 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
19 complaints
Tires
17 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
16 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
15 complaints
Structurebody
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
13 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Visibility
7 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
5 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
5 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint