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#190 of 243 Re: Transmission jerking when coasting [klpjr] by sutton5

Jun 10, 2011 (7:48 pm)

Replying to: klpjr (Jun 09, 2011 6:20 pm)
I have experienced the same jerking problem with my 2005 Expedition. I took it to my local Ford Dealer who stated: It's PROBABLY the "special" spark plugs and "special" wire. They announced a whooping $821 price tag to replace the plugs and wires. They say it is a slight intermittent misfire that causes the jerking. I bet you can guess what I told them to do with their "special" plugs and wires.

#191 of 243 Re: Transmission jerking when coasting [sutton5] by alwaysfords2

Jun 13, 2011 (6:27 am)

Replying to: sutton5 (Jun 10, 2011 7:48 pm)
By special if they mean specific to your truck, they are correct. There are three parts to the plug system - wires, COPS, and plugs. Four parts if you count the rubber boot over the COP. A COP from the dealer is around $90. You can buy a set of 8 on ebay for less than that. From what you got quoted, it is more likely a plug change and just wires when in fact it is the COPS and boots on the COPS that go bad. You should use the Motorcraft plugs. If by chance you break a plug doing it yourself you will have wished you paid the $800. Especially if you break #4 or #8. There is a reason Ford suggests a tool for taking out the remanants of broken plugs.

#192 of 243 1999 ford expedition eddie bauer tranny problem by russel8

Jun 21, 2011 (11:44 am)

"Hi i get a chattery feel ,when i take off and give the truck a little more than normal gas.I have changed the magnetic solenoid cluster before because of slippage .1999 ford ex.eddiebauer 5.4 help please .

#193 of 243 Re: Transmission jerking when coasting [briansmith818] by briansmith818

Jun 29, 2011 (1:33 pm)

Replying to: briansmith818 (Jun 09, 2011 1:45 pm)
Hi Everyone,
 
I wanted to let you know that I was finally able to get my car fixed. After driving my car with the problems described in previous posts for about 3 weeks, and talking to Ford as well as my own personal mechanic, we figured it was a Coil-on-plug that was the problem and causing the engine to missfire.
 
I have 128,000 on my car and the coils have never been changed (although the spark plugs were changed at 100,000). FINALLY, after 3 weeks, just as I was about to order coils and plugs, the check engine light came on and indicated a missfire in cylinder 5. Instead of just replacing 1 plug, I decided to replace all 8 since the other COPs would probably start to fail soon after.
 
By buying the parts myself (I bought 8 accel coils on Amazon, and Spark plugs from Kragen), I was able to save a TON of cash. Part cost = $200, labor cost = $300 from my mechanic. Total cost = $500. By buying the parts myself, I was able to replace all 8 plugs and coils for the quote that Ford and my mechanic gave me to replace 1 plug. I guess the average consumer is able to buy parts cheaper through various sources (Kragen, Amazon, the internet) than a mechanic or ford can from their own supplier.
 
Car runs great now and I'm very glad I did the research through this forum as well as others out there to diagnose the problem.
 
Not sure if this is the solution for everyone's problems but it worked with mine. Good luck!

#194 of 243 transmission problem by 514329

Jul 07, 2011 (5:18 pm)

is this problem related to a certain model yr., looking to get new 2011 expedition EL. i check the chevy suburban engine issues too so now leaning on ford and hoping the 2011 already resolve the issue. anybody driving a 2011 expedition EL? any input would be greatly appreciated.

#195 of 243 2005 Ford Expedition Limited whining sound by eb6

Jul 11, 2011 (1:04 am)

I have a 2005 Ford Expedition Limited with 72k miles. My extended 5yr/75k mile warranty just ended in December 2010. Last week I noticed my car whining when stepping on the gas. It makes a weird sound when in gear also but in neutral there it is quiet. The more i give it throttle the louder the whining sound gets. What is this problem? Transmission, planetary gear, torque converter, etc.? The dealer will only take care of 50% of the bill. They're charging me $800 just to drop the transmission and diagnose it. Anyone have or heard of this problem?

#196 of 243 I have a 2001 ford expedition eddie bauer all wheel drive 5.4 engine and w by noryel

Jul 12, 2011 (3:56 am)

I have a 2001 ford expedition eddie bauer all wheel drive 5.4 engine and when taking off it feels like it is missing a gear, then 50 to 60 Kph it downshifts hard also with clunking sounds, it feel you step on the break really hard and it will pull to the right then before it comes to a stop it will back to normal or you will feel the transmission shift dowm. I only have 98.000 click and we hardly used it. Please help. Thank you...

#197 of 243 Re: 2005 Ford Expedition Limited whining sound [eb6] by cob

Jul 12, 2011 (9:14 am)

Replying to: eb6 (Jul 11, 2011 1:04 am)
Be happy they will pay 50%. My 2004 EXP XLT with 113,000 the truck just stopped going one day with no warning would not take off from a stop sign. Bearing failure within transmission gearset cost $2800 for a full rebuild. At least I now have 75,000 miles in which to destroy it again and get a free (ha ha) rebuild. Than it will only be $1400 per transmission.

#198 of 243 05 ford expedition by zeev1

Aug 30, 2011 (12:17 pm)

i have 05 expedition i drive really good and its shift nice, i get to over drive its dosent engage.
its any body knows.
please respond. thanks

#199 of 243 Re: 05 ford expedition [zeev1] by cob

Aug 31, 2011 (10:06 am)

Replying to: zeev1 (Aug 30, 2011 12:17 pm)
It may be the O/D shift solinoid in the transmission is not working. Ususally the O/D off light will blink if it is an internal problem in the trans. Also check to see that you don't have the O/D off by pressing the button on the end of the shift lever.

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