I CAN SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND TAKE OUT THE KEYS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS STILL IN D., NOT P.
2011 ford Expedition powertrain problems
severe 21 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
21
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
AFTER PICKING UP THIS NEW VEHICLE DRIVING DOWN THE HWY THIS VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AREA.. SECONDS LATER THE VEHICLE LOCK UP AND SENT ME INTO A SPIN.THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR SO I CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND HAD THE VEHICLE TAKE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION MECHATRONIX UNIT AND THE TCM UNIT.AFTER PICKING THE VEHICLE I 600 MILE MORE…
TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RAPIDLY DECELERATE AND REAR END TO SWERVE. FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO VEHICLES IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE VEHICLE AS THIS WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MAJOR REAR END COLLISION. THE REAR WHEELS UNLOCKED AFTER APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FOUR SECONDS AND I WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE…
WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 78MPH, THE REAR TIRES ON OUR 2011 EXPEDITION SUDDENLY LOCKED UP, SKIDDING THE TIRES AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF STEERING OR ACCELERATION. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED APPROXIMATELY 35MPH THE TIRES RELEASED AND SHE WAS ABLE TO STEER INTO THE MEDIAN. AT THIS POINT, SHE COULD NOT MOVE THE VEHICLE. THER…
WHILE ON A FAMILY TRIP FROM TX TO FL, THE "LIMP HOME MODE" WRENCH CAME ON. PULLED OVER, CHECKED WHAT I COULD. GOT BACK ON THE ROAD, ABOUT 20 MILES DOWN THE ROAD, A FINE MIST STARTING BLOWING OUT THE BACK AND THE SUV LOST ALL POWER. PULLED OVER AND CALL FORD. IT WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALER ABOUT 5 MILES AWAY. THE DEALER CALLED MONDAY MORNING, TO SAY THE TRANSMISSION WAS BLOWN AND NEEDED TO BE R…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2011 ford Expedition?
It's a meaningful issue. 21 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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