Faults:

Transmission blew within the first month! Took another month to get a new one shipped up and installed.

Many minor intermittent problems with the indicator cluster panel - false problem lights coming on, odometer failing to come on, etc.

Biggest annoyance is the backup radar sensors. They seem to always come on when it is cold and damp or raining, giving a false indication that the vehicle is backing into something. I had the dealer replace the sensors twice, but it is still failing. The worst part was the service advise: "if the noise bothers you, you can turn it off!" Huh? I want the thing to work so I can back up this monster and not back into something!

General Comments:

In general, I like Ford products, and have been a Ford customer for many years.

I leased an Expedition 6 years ago, and was very pleased with the vehicle and the service. When the lease was up, I opted for another Expedition, and was very disappointed in how much trouble I have had so far with it. The lease is almost up, and I am now seriously debating whether to get another.

Faults:

Two transmission sensors had to be replaced at 14,900 miles - was causing the 4x4 light to periodically turn on and off.

General Comments:

The 2001 Expedition XLT is a pleasure to drive. While it doesn't off the comfort of a 4-door sedan or the turning speed of a lower, more aero-dynamic automobile, it's a very dependable vehicle which offers the driver a great view of the road and decent MPG of 15-17.

Faults:

The steering box seals were leaking at 21,000 miles.

The front drivers side and passenger side doors rattle.

The engine has a slightly rough idle when warmed up.

General Comments:

Ford replaced the steering gearbox.

I have taken the vehicle to the dealer on two occasions for the rattles in the doors, but Ford does not did not repair the rattles. They could not detect the rattle in the drivers side and after fixing the rattle on the passenger side it has gotten worse.

Ford claims that there is no rough idle. I took it to an independent mechanic who claimed that that engine, with the low mileage, should not have the rough idle.

Faults:

From day one the car had a buzz in idle while stopped in gear. It also had a vibration/moan at highway speed. Ford installed new engine mounts, changed tires and added an exhaust vibration damper. None of this has worked. Now they say "well it is a truck and we have done all we can to solve the problem". Ford admits the problem is still there, but says there is nothing else they can try. I will continue until it is right, or replaced with another Expedition. This same problem has existed in a number of earlier Expeditions, but I quess they have not wanted to spend the money to fix the problem. Some people have had the Expeditions replaced and some the purchase price refunded. I feel the more people are aware of this problem, the better chance everyone will have getting a problem Expedition repaired.

General Comments:

Ford admitted to me they know about this problem. There is internal information regarding it, however they will not share this information with me or the public.