2005 Ford Expedition Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Ford Expedition, 3% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My gear shift broke which broke the steering column and I feel like this is defaulted system so do Ford because did continue this steering column so I had to replace it with one from junk yard so how is that safe for me as a consumer well I filing this just in case it break again and my life is in danger my car came outta of park like to tanned me over so I'm speaking up because this put my life in danger”
NHTSA complaint #11052668, filed 2017-12, 212,461 miles“Driving on highway at about 60 MPH changing lanes and a odb message appears check electronic throttle control and the car just shuts down. It was a life threatening moment for my family and I as a truck that was on coming from behind with speed had to slam on the brakes in order not to collide with me since I had no power to accelerate. I was only fortunate that the truck had a clear lane to change into abruptly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10556898, filed 2013-12, 178,000 miles“I was driving and all of a sudden steering wheel locked and my car literally shut off while I was driving.. I coasted to the side and I turned off car.. Tried to turn it back on and it kept cranking and I kept doing it like 5 times until it started back up. Sure it is a 2005, but it has been giving me problems since I got it, now it is worse. I don't believe it is wear and tear I actually replaced the whole engine 4 years after I bought my car which is ridiculous to begin with. If my car burns up while I am driving I will really make a stink..”
NHTSA complaint #11063196, filed 2018-01, 200,000 miles“While traveling 50 MPH on busy street car power failed, shutting off completely including loss of power steering. Engine failure light came on. Restarted after that and drove fine. Since then it has occurred 3 times over last month. Last week occurred at when I was attempting to turn with a turn signal but shut off before I could make the turn. This is a life threatening problem and needs to be recalled. Thought it had to do with low gas tank but had plenty of gas last week.”
NHTSA complaint #10377708, filed 2011-01, 60,000 miles“First time it occurred I was traveling to work the car stalled while driving approx. 20 MPH and there was no control of the car - was able to move to side of road and restart. Fault on the console was electronic throttle . Has happen approx 4 more times at various speeds and conditions with three different drivers. No problem ever found by dealer. Has happened at high speed on the freeway complete loss of steering and power occurs more concerning it can happen at any time without warning. I find this to be extremely dangerous and a death trap waiting to happen. …”
NHTSA complaint #10486629, filed 2012-12, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017888Apr 1, 2005Steering wheel at 65 mph (105 km/h) or higher.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 40% |
| 2025 | 7 | 18% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 14 | 5% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 30 | 3% |
| 1999 | 32 | 3% |
| 1998 | 52 | 6% |
| 1997 | 94 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Expedition
76 complaintsVehicle speed control
66 complaintsFuel system
65 complaintsEngine
57 complaintsEngine cooling
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
44 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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