2017 FORD EXPEDITION Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle hesitated upon start. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the cam phasers were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine blower seized. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The contact was required to pay a diagnostic fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that the engine blower was replaced under an unknown recall repair several months ago. In addition, the contact stated the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer three months later and the engine blower repair was performed under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while accelerating the vehicle from a stop to approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle will shudder. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked it would begin to leak coolant. The contact said that the leaking had increased and was visibly pooling under the vehicle. The contact stated that additionally, the steering had begun to jerk to the left or right with no driver input. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed. The mechanic could not determine where the leak was coming from. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.