COULD HEAR A LOUD METAL TO METAL GRINDING SOUND. FINALLY HAD THE EXPEDITION TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. 3 STRUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE SHOCKS. DRIVER SIDE BEARING WAS WORN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE IS ALMOST THERE. THE EXPEDITION ONLY HAS 50,000 MILES. AFTER GETTING THIS INFORMATION FROM THE DEALER WE READ THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY WILL ONLY REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE BEARING. WHEN …
2012 ford Expedition powertrain problems
moderate 64 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
64
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle independently decelerated and nearly caused the vehicle to be rear ended by a tractor trailer. The contact indicated that the vehicle was driven home with the transmission stuck in 3rd gear. The cause of the fa…
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE OFF OF HOMESTEAD RDMY TRUCK SLAMS INTO 1ST GEAR JUST RANDOMLY SOMETIMES WHILE IM DRIVING FAST AND SOMETIME WHEN I'M DRIVING SLOW I THINK THE BACK WHEELS LOCKED AT ONE POINT PUTTING ME INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC BUT IT RELEASED JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME TO GET OUT OF THE WAY I WAS VERY SCARED I'M STILL WORRIED TO DRIVE IT BUT AS OF RIGHT NOW IT'S MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION S…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION, ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THOROUGHBRED FORD (8501 N BOARDWALK AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64154) WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V248000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR NEEDED TO B…
MY TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN IN SITUATIONS IT SHOULDN'T. IT ALSO DOESN'T MATTER HOW FAST I AM GOING. THIS CREATES AN ISSUE WITH STEERING. I TRIED TO HAVE IT FIXED BUT THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG AND IT DOESN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME SO I COULDN'T RECREATE THE PROBLEM FOR THEM. THE PROBLEM ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN I AM TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS (60-80) AND USUALLY WHEN I HAVE BEEN GOING UP AND D…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DOWNSHIFTED. THE CHECK ENGINE, FUEL, AND TIRE SENSOR WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIVERTOWN FORD (1680 WHITTLESEY RD, COLUMBUS, GA 31904) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LED FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR…
WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FOUR CHILDREN THE VEHICLE WILL DOWN SHIFT ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE FREEWAY. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THEY SAID TO CALL THE FORD 1-800 #. CALLED 1-800 # AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT ON THE RECALL YET. SO I AM EXPECTED TO PAY FOR A REPAIR WHICH COULD BE PLACED ON A RECALL LIST. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THE LEAD FRAME AND T…
ON MANY OCCASIONS FROM AROUND MAY OR JUNE OF 2013, WHEN THE CAR IS ACCELERATING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR IT "JUMPS". IT FEELS AS IF SOMEONE HAS HIT THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES. EACH TIME THEY HAVE UPDATED THE SOFTWARE AND SUPPOSEDLY SOLVED THE PROBLEM. AFTER EACH RETURN OF THE VEHICLE THE PROBLEM HAD ONLY GOTTEN WORSE. THE SECOND TIME AFTER B…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2012 ford Expedition?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 64 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
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
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