2008 Ford Expedition owner complaints

2008 Ford expedition with brake failure. Consumer states that on at least six occasions the brakes have failed momentarily. Pedal ratchets down, makes a tapping sound then braking power is lost. *kb the consumer stated the incidents happened during normal braking. *jb

Driver first noticed the smell of burning brakes when coming to a stop after exiting the highway, all at low speeds (speed limit was 35mph or less). At the next intersection, driver noticed white smoke coming from right front wheel. Driver got out to inspect the wheel, and noticed that the right front brake caliper and brake rotor were extremely hot and smoke and flames were coming from them. Other three wheels were cool (normal). There were no warning lights, etc. Turned off car, back on, in the hope of e.g. Resetting the ABS controller -- no changes. Brakes were so hot that driver decided to drive some nearby frontage roads at low speeds, without using the brakes, in an attempt to cool the right front brake. Made little difference. Eventually parked the vehicle (braking continued

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Ford expedition. While driving at an unknown speed, the traction control light illuminated by itself. The vehicle began swerving back and forth. The contact had to tap the brakes a few times in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the cause was a faulty yaw valve and they replaced the component. Two days later, the light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that the failure was repaired. Once the contact retrieved the vehicle, the failure recurred. The vehicle is currently back at the dealer for the same failure. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 3,400.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford expedition. The contact stated that whenever he attempted to engage the brakes, the pedal would sink to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 25,000. . ..updated 12-30-13 *bf updated 1/17/2014 *js

About 2 - 2 1/2 years ago we laid are middle seat down in the middle row of are expedition to make ease of are dogs getting in and out of the vehicle. But now I'm in the process of putting the seat up to go travel, but I am having concerns about the seat considering the seat will not re-latch in the up right position, to make it capable of holding 8 people total in the vehicle safely. The local shop doesn't have a clue but does agree its a safety hazard in a way. The only solution they can think of is to replace out what ever part that is bad and then go from there, pricing on part alone is ranging as high as 650 dollars for everything minus labor fees. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Ford expedition el. The contact stated that the electronic stability control was shutting on and off. When the electronic stability control light came it caused the contact to lose the ability to stop the vehicle when the brakes were applied. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that they could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 40000 and the current mileage was 45000. Updated 02/09/11*lj the consumer stated he continues to experience traction control problems which renders the braking system ineffective. Updated 03/08/11

My truck was on and in park with emergency brakes engaged. No hill. I was on flat surface( my driveway).truck went in reverse & hit my neighbors house.

When I start my 2008 expedition ithe motor makes a clatter sound, then it stops and also inside the truck the actuator door inside the dash makes noice, then it stops. The passenger handle is loose I think it's missing the spring that returns it. All of this happens everyday. Today is 30 november 2016.

While my wife was rolling up the passenger side window in our vehicle, the window became stuck and would not roll back up. Now my wife and two kids were stuck riding around with a widow halfway rolled down in cold weather. She took the vehicle to the dealership and they wanted close to 400$ to repair it. This is pretty bad considering there is thousands of complaints on the internet on this same issue. A faulty window regulator. I called the parts department to get a price, and the sales person even told me this was a very common problem. At 400$ times 4 adds up and is ridiculous for a $50,000 vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford expedition. During inclement weather the drivers side window will not roll down. However, the other windows in the vehicle work. The current mileage was 35,800. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

My 2008 Ford expedition passenger front side window started a high pitch squeak/squeal when going up and down (power windows)a week later my driver front side window started the same, they both did this for about a month and then one morning I put the driver side down and went to put it up it started to shimmy up and down like it wanted to go up but would then go down again, after playing with it my husband finally got it to go up. Since then I had used it 2 weeks later to find that the window shimmied again while trying to put it up and following trying to get the window up there was a loud noise the window wouldn't go up at all. Took it to the dealership and the inside cable for the power window was broken, since this is not a warrantied item, we had them replaced the "window regulato

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, he heard a loud explosion. After inspecting the vehicle he found that the rear lift gate glass imploded into the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 30,000.

My truck was put in park and I couldn't put the car in gear. I was stranded with my family for 1 1/2 . I had to do research so I went to the internet on my cell phone and found out that it was the break light switch. I also read the manual and it said to replace the fuse . I did that and it still wouldn't go into gear. I had my wife stand in the back of the car while I depressed the brakes and the light wouldn't go on. After reading on line someone had mentioned to go under the dash board and giggle the switch by the break peddle. I did and started the car and thankfully the car was able to go into gear. I had went out this morning and im still having the same problem. I jiggled the switch again by the break peddle and it worked again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford expedition. While parked for ten minutes, the vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into a brick wall. The failure caused $4500 worth of damages. The Ford manufacturer was sent pictures, police reports and an eye witness testimony of what happened. She has not received a response. The technicians at the dealer could not identify the cause of the failure. The failure mileage 47,000.

Steering wheel position sensor defective. Stability control warning light illuminates intermittently. Ford is aware of defect and have issued a tsb concerning issue to techs. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford expedition. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the entire sub frame was rusted and corroded. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 97,300. Updated 01/27/17*lj *cn

There is a TPMS fault due to cellular phone or cellular phone charger use. Ford motor company has issued a tsb to dealers that this is a known issue, but have not developed a remedy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford expedition. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed the driver side air bag inflater modular failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,965.

In feb. 08 I purchased a 08 Ford expedition from champion Ford.in june 08 I started having problems with the vehicle we took it to their service dept. Where they said they did a comp. Update so it worked until april of 09 same problem again they did another update (it happened before than but I only have record for these dates).it started again july 10 took it to ac collins Ford they did an update as well,they had it from july10-14. Now it has happened again started in nov 10 they received the vehicle at their location on 11152010 we went to get it on 11302010 we did not even make it out of the parking lot when it started again we turned around to let the know it was doing it again all they said wasthere is nothing we can do,we have done the update on the comp.that's all we can do.so we dr

While driving, the vehicle suddenly started to accelerate on its own. Slowed vehicle to a safe speed and RPM's jumped to 3000. Put vehicle in park and the RPM's remained at 3000 and the engine raced loudly. Took video of foot pedal, tachometer and under hood to record incident. This self acceleration happened in march at 99,000 miles and wife was nearly killed (odi #10450449). The dealership could not find anything wrong. After vehicle is re-started vehicle appears to run fine. *tr