2005 Ford Expedition Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 14%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,512miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Ford Expedition, 14% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,512 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car at times will give a hard start. Turning, but not fully turning over or gives off a sound that I can only describe as an elephant trumpeting. When it does start at times it will shut completely off just as fast. It hesitates to pick up adequate speed and will stumble or jerk, and when put in reverse it will completely stall out. I've had a new battery installed, and the spark plugs and boots have been changed, but to no avail.”
NHTSA complaint #11222664, filed 2019-06, 152,600 miles“I was driving, when I tried to further accelerate, the car did not respond and a warning check electronic throttle control . I pulled over and was able to restart the car and continue to drive as normal. The internet indicates this is a common problem in 2005 expeditions. This is obvious a highly dangerous situation to not be able to accelerate while already driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10478726, filed 2012-10, 46,600 miles“2005 Ford Expedition has been stalling with no warning with the check throttle control light on. Will restart after turning off. I have replaced the throttle sensor twice and has not helped. This problem is very common for the 2005 Expedition. Ford dealer will not help,but offers a $700. Fix that I understand does not always help.”
NHTSA complaint #10401179, filed 2011-05, 81,024 miles“Ford Expedition 2005 transmission fail, SUV has been driven in normal way, with good maintenance. Too new to fail. My warranty expired and I know many owners have the same problem. Suddenly o/d dash LED blinking and after 10 minutes only reverse gear works well, now I need to pay 2500.00 dlls for repair on vehicle not paid off yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10314475, filed 2010-02, 72,200 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10214754Jun 21, 2022Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may…
- 10032614Apr 1, 2010Ford: some hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent red triangle on and stop safely now message displayed on the message center, accompanied by a sudden rpm loss/no start with…
- 10028736May 1, 2009Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. Oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle…
- 10020676Dec 20, 2006Un-commanded tcc apply on the 1-2 shift causing perception of hesitation and/or lack of power during shift.
- 10014100Jan 1, 2006Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
- 10018069Sep 1, 2005A tiny crack, or cracks, around the transfer case drain plug hole.
- 10017859Jul 1, 2005A clunk/thump noise from the rear when the transmission is engaged or shifted, during a change in vehicle direction or on acceleration.
- 10017926Jun 7, 2005Clunk/grind/thump noise from rear of vehicle when transmission is shifted - vehicles built before 6/13/2005.
- 10014668May 1, 2005Axle seal leaks.
- 10017892Apr 1, 2005Rear axle noise repair.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 13% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 11 | 17% |
| 2022 | 16 | 14% |
| 2021 | 113 | 47% |
| 2020 | 269 | 63% |
| 2019 | 224 | 43% |
| 2018 | 149 | 39% |
| 2017 | 51 | 14% |
| 2016 | 36 | 17% |
| 2015 | 29 | 18% |
| 2014 | 34 | 47% |
| 2013 | 43 | 47% |
| 2012 | 64 | 54% |
| 2011 | 21 | 30% |
| 2010 | 10 | 17% |
| 2009 | 4 | 14% |
| 2008 | 14 | 10% |
| 2007 | 27 | 13% |
| 2006 | 22 | 7% |
| 2005 | 44 | 14% |
| 2004 | 27 | 9% |
| 2003 | 50 | 8% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 | 40 | 7% |
| 2000 | 42 | 5% |
| 1999 | 67 | 7% |
| 1998 | 70 | 8% |
| 1997 | 76 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Expedition
76 complaintsVehicle speed control
66 complaintsFuel system
65 complaintsEngine
57 complaintsEngine cooling
47 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsSteering
10 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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