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#110 of 130 jumping speedometer and dying engine by 02ex Jun 24, 2009 (3:35 pm)
I have an 02 Expedition XLT - 5.4L, AWD [with 4x4] and a dancing sppedometer needle. when you turn on the key the needle begins to jump all over the place, regardless of whether you are in park or driving down the road. When shifting from park to drive there is a slight jerk - driving donw the road the needle jumps all over the place and then when you slow down there is a surge right before stopping and the engine dies - with the key still on and the engine off the needle jumps all over the place - dances between 85 and 100 and then stops   when i go to start it it takes a few tries and then does it all over again - sometimes the 4x4 light comes on - sometimes the OD light comes on -   a mechanic did diagnostics yesterday and told me it was sensors - he replaced 3 of them - one at the back differential, one at the transfer case near the trans, and then one on top of the trans - it seemed to work fine for the short drive home but then today it died several times when excelerating and or stopping.   What to do? Replies to this message: 2001_exp (Jul 12, 2009 10:18 pm)
#111 of 130 Missed shifts by nogovmotors Jul 09, 2009 (6:03 pm)
Ok, here goes. When I am accellerating in my 06 Expedition under moderate load the transmission shifts from 1st to 2nd as normal, as the tach gets to between 2250 and 2500 RPM it tries to shift into 3rd. It will act as if it is shifting and drop 50 RPM or so and go right back to the same RPM at the same speed at least once before it actually shifts gears. It does this nearly every time, unless under very light load or heavy load during which it shifts fine. It has also taken to shutting itself off in traffic when decellerating around 30 mph. I have taken it in 3x and the dealership says there is nothing wrong. Grew up with a Dad who could tell you what was wrong with your car when you drove it in the driveway, this crap ain't right. Too bad because otherwise I love this thing.
#112 of 130 Re: jumping speedometer and dying engine [02ex] by 2001_exp Jul 12, 2009 (10:18 pm)
Replying to: 02ex (Jun 24, 2009 3:35 pm) Hello, my 01 Exp. did the same thing when the windshield leaked during a heavy downpore of rain. the water got onto the electronic boards under the dash and caused all kinds of gage havoc and engine stalling. I got the windshield resealed, lost seal in 113F day in Denver, and had the cabin dried out .If your boards under dash got wet and not dried right away there could be corrosion causing the shorts that make the speedometer and other gauges flip out. When computer gets mixed signals from gauges it shuts down to prevent damage to engine.
#113 of 130 Re: 1998 ford expedition problems [jrochelle08] by 2001_exp Jul 12, 2009 (10:36 pm)
Replying to: jrochelle08 (Apr 15, 2009 7:37 am) Is the check engine light coming on? It may be from a bad spark plug boot or two. my 2001 did that for a while with out throwing a code, then sometimes go away. eventually got worse and more frequent. I replaced all 8 boots for about $85 and runs like a champ. I have 163000 miles on this baby and have only replaced altenator 123000 mi and boots 161000mi. I have owned this vehicle since 23000mi. I promptly put synthetic oil in motor and tranny, get better fuel mileage, and the synthetic tranny fluid keeps the tranny cooler which saves ford tranny's! I recommend putting aftermarket tranny cooler on and synthetic fluid on all fords!
#114 of 130 Re: 2008 Expedition Trans Problems [stressedmom] by tawnya_s Jul 17, 2009 (8:07 pm)
Replying to: stressedmom (Mar 26, 2009 11:28 am) I am also having this problem! This is my third Expedition and I have never had trouble until this one. The same problems you descibed and I have had it into the dealer(s) now 4 times. I have already contacted Ford and told them this is the last time or I get a new one. But the whole lemon law is a pain in the butt too! I have four kids and I am not happy at all with this. They have had my car all week and just finally got it to "act up" with a tech driving it home all week (350 miles on it) and the flight recorder on it. So now I wait too see what they "find". How's your issue? Replies to this message: wnix (Jul 18, 2009 7:31 am) spuds55 (Sep 02, 2009 8:03 am) buzzz1 (Sep 02, 2009 8:41 am) prettypatty (Sep 22, 2009 4:07 pm) bwanapete (Sep 22, 2009 5:23 pm)
#115 of 130 Re: 2008 Expedition Trans Problems [tawnya_s] by wnix Jul 18, 2009 (7:31 am)
Replying to: tawnya_s (Jul 17, 2009 8:07 pm) I am still having the problem but have not been back to the shop. It is just such a pain. I don't know what to do. Let me know how your situation works out and what they decide to do. How long have you had your truck and how many miles???
#116 of 130 2006 Expedition Transmission !! by stagalv Jul 27, 2009 (8:24 am)
I am totally new to this site but have found it interesting.   I am now waiting on a tow truck to show up at my house to tow off my 2006 Expedition Limited due to transmission issues. The truck only has 27,200 miles and just went out of warranty in the middle of May, only 2 months ago!!   Of course I will speak to Ford directly about this to see if they will participate in the repairs but first thing is first. I need to find out what is wrong so it is going to the dealership for diagnosis.   The problem(s) started when we noticed a light knocking sound coming from under the truck, then rough shifting and finally slipping out of gear while doing 30mph or so, reving up and then slipping back down into gear.   I would appreciate any advice. Thanks, Replies to this message: stagalv (Jul 29, 2009 7:32 am) buzzz1 (Jul 29, 2009 7:45 am)
#117 of 130 Re: 2006 Expedition Transmission !! [stagalv] by stagalv Jul 29, 2009 (7:32 am)
Replying to: stagalv (Jul 27, 2009 8:24 am) As further input to my initial post:   My car was taken to a dealership. They diagnosed the problem and don't know the exact cause but gave a rough estimate of $2500-3500 to fix it. I kept my cool, called Ford Customer Care (huh!), they reviewed my record and gave a final decision that there is nothing Ford will do to assist in the repair cost$.   I was told that was their final decision and there is not further appeal process to Ford. This makes me very bitter. I buy American and look what I get. A transmission that only lasts 27,200 miles and then a company that will not even assist after the warranty just expired 60 days ago. I told them a Yugo would last much beyond that! Very bitter and I hate to say it but no more Fords!!!!!!! Replies to this message: buzzz1 (Jul 29, 2009 7:45 am)
#118 of 130 Re: 2006 Expedition Transmission !! [stagalv] by buzzz1 Jul 29, 2009 (7:45 am)
Replying to: stagalv (Jul 29, 2009 7:32 am) That is very poor of Ford.   I would look for a reputable transmission shop and either rebuild yours, or put a used one from a wreck. There are many of those transmissions out there.
#119 of 130 Re: help [dg73] by dmb3 Aug 07, 2009 (9:44 am)
Replying to: dg73 (Sep 16, 2008 6:01 pm) Hello, I have a 99 Expedition with the same motor, and I am having the same exact problem with my trans ....it will only go in reverse, I was curious to see if you ever found out what the problem was or how you fixed it.... your reply would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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