The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the engine originally failed in 2021. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred in August 2026. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact believed that the engine was falling out of the vehicle. The rattling sound occasionally occurred while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with gasket seal bolts failure inside the engine. The recent failure mileage was approximately 66,871.
Engine & cooling
2019 Ford Expedition Engine problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints about the 2019 Ford Expedition's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 25% of all its complaints, most recently on October 8, 2026. They describe 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 135
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
When turning on the truck there is an excessive rattle in the engine and it keeps on prolonging more and more.
- The Cam Phasers are failing. The dealer on my last visit said that the engine makes a rattle, and the Cam Phasers are the issue. It's apparently a wide spread issue with this year of vehicle. I wasn't aware previously. - The dealer said that the issue persisting will introduce debris into the engine resulting in failure. - The Ford Dealer service brought this to my attention. - The component issue is known by Ford, but they have never issued a recall. - No warning lamps, no messages. I as a car owner wouldn't know an issue was existing. The dealer service department brought it to my attention when I had my car in for another Service.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the transmission shifted unusually rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed catalyst converter. The contact was informed that the catalyst converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced in November 2025. The contact...
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referenced a manufacturer's recall 24E13. However, the contact's VIN was not associated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud chattering sound coming from the engine before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the cam phasers and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. Additionally, the A/C failed to blow cool air due to a condenser failure. During the failure, the windows failed to properly defrost, causing a visibility hazard. The vehicle also...
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experienced hard shifting and a shift fault code message was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Multiple times we have received Powertrain Failure warnings. These warnings typically happen when driving in cruise control but also happens in normal driving. The car has trouble shifting gears, gets stuck in gears, and has trouble downshifting. This creates unsafe and unstable driving especially at high speeds. Repeated visits to the dealer have yielded no results and the dealer has not mentioned transmission work one time despite a clear issue and widespread issues with this transmission model. This issue has been persistent since the car was bought.
Vehicle experiences repeated harsh shifting, hesitation, sudden downshifts, hard downshifts with engine redlining, and loss of acceleration during normal driving. Transmission intermittently jerks violently between gears and hesitates when pulling into traffic or merging onto the highway, creating a serious safety concern. I have experienced multiple near collisions due to the vehicle hesitating or failing to accelerate properly while entering traffic and during highway merging situations. Vehicle has also...
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unexpectedly downshifted hard while driving, causing the engine to redline and creating unsafe driving conditions. Issue has occurred multiple times and vehicle has been taken to Ford dealer for repair on several occasions. Dealer performed software updates/reprogramming, but condition persists. Vehicle currently has approximately 66,000 miles. Currently it is undrivable especially due to the fact I have children.
I own a 2019 Ford Expedition with fewer than 100,000 miles equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle began experiencing a loud cold-start rattle, engine timing issues, and check engine light illumination. The vehicle was diagnosed by a Ford dealership with internal VCT/cam phaser mechanical failure affecting engine timing and performance. The dealership diagnostic identified trouble codes P0016, P0365, and P0369. The dealership also documented that the engine oil level and condition were within...
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specification, indicating the failure was not caused by lack of maintenance or neglect. The dealership recommended replacement of all four VCT units and four VCT solenoids due to internal mechanical failure. This issue creates a serious safety concern because improper engine timing can cause loss of power, rough operation, stalling, or sudden engine performance issues while driving. This appears to be a widespread issue affecting Ford vehicles equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine, particularly involving cam phasers, timing components, and VCT systems. A major internal timing-related failure on a vehicle with under 100,000 miles should not occur under normal operating conditions. I am submitting this complaint because this defect may affect the safe operation and reliability of the vehicle.
While driving at approximately 70 mph on an interstate highway, the vehicle intermittently loses propulsion during acceleration. Engine power drops suddenly and the vehicle coasts for several seconds before power returns. This has occurred multiple times and creates an immediate safety hazard due to sudden loss of speed in active traffic lanes. The engine also produces a loud rattle at cold start. These symptoms began at approximately 70,000 miles and progressively worsened. A Ford dealership later diagnosed cam...
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phaser failure at 88,938 miles. The loss of propulsion occurs without warning lights or driver alerts. Sudden reduction in engine power at highway speeds increases the risk of rear-end collision or loss of vehicle control. This condition presents a significant safety concern.
My engine makes a loud rattling noise upon start up and then a more discreet rattling while driving because of the cam phaser.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25E070000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping while driving and shifting into gear, and an unknown warning light was flashing. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds on uneven pavement or...
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over a minor bump in the roadway, the rear of the vehicle was jumping and the vehicle became slightly unstable, causing occupants or items in the rear passenger's seats to bounce. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound at start-up. The contact stated that the fuel pump was only pumping fuel at 33% and DTC: P00C6 was retrieved. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the timing chain was stretched, and the valve cover was leaking. Additionally, the vehicle was diagnosed with the left catalytic converter, rear shocks and struts, timing chain, valve covers, fuel pump, and transmission failures. The parts were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
When you try to accelerate quickly, even when you're switching lanes on the interstate or just driving down the road, the car will sometimes pop out of gear or something and almost comes to a complete stop causing you to almost get rear ended. I've almost been hit several times because the car stops and won't go.
The Cam Phaser failed in 2023 and 2025. It kept the vehicle from starting. The transmission has failed twice in the past two years.
In June 2024, my 2019 Ford Expedition experienced serious transmission and powertrain problems. Diagnostic testing identified catalyst efficiency codes (P0430), and I was given a repair estimate that included catalytic converter replacement. The vehicle also displayed repeated "Service Engine Soon" and "Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power" warnings. Because the vehicle became undrivable and the repair costs were unaffordable, I was forced to release it to auction in June 2024, resulting in a significant financial...
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loss. In April 2025, Ford issued Recall 24E13 acknowledging that PCM programming errors could falsely trigger catalyst efficiency codes (such as P0430), potentially leading to unnecessary catalytic converter replacements, exactly the condition my vehicle experienced. This recall defect directly contributed to the loss I suffered, as I still owed about $11,000 on the vehicle when I could no longer use it. I have already opened a case with Ford (Case #CXH05645573C2W6R6), but I have not received meaningful assistance. When I contacted Ford Customer Service, I was not offered escalation or resolution. I was only told to call another phone number, which left my case unresolved. I respectfully request that NHTSA review Ford's handling of this defect, including the financial impact on owners like myself who incurred substantial losses before the recall was announced.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine was rattling, and the vehicle was idling rough. There was no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that occasionally while driving on the highway, the vehicle lost automotive power while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the cam phasers were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal clattering and clanking sound coming from the engine. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a known issue with the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure and cam phaser rattle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Engine rattle during start up
- cam phaser rattle, yes. TSB-23-2143 -possible engine auto start failure while stopped at stoplight, or failure while driving -yes, dealer diagnosed multiple times -yes, dealer -no
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, there was a rattling sound coming from the engine. The contact pulled over to side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle started to operate as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated while starting and while idling, and there was an abnormal clanking sound was coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the camshaft system was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced Technical Service Bulletin: 23-2143; as a probable cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
Catalytic converter signaled efficiency is low after the Emissions Recall 24 E 13 had been fixed 2025. There are 5 other expeditions in the dealership with the exact same problem. Had recall fixed one month later check engine light came on. Same problem emissions signal. Ford won't fix it as they claim "it would have been caught during inspections of the vehicle when they run codes during any kind of service." Even though it would not have been because the recall just came out May 2025 for it to correctly issue said signal.
My transmission started losing power on acceleration, hard jerk/bang when shifting into gear, transmission slipping, loss of power between shifts
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Transmissions CDF Drum is failing annd causing my transmission to go out of gear and slam into first and I just preformed "cam phaser" repairs exceeding $3400. A vehicle this new should not need these repairs. There's 1000s of complaints online and it's sick and twisted that Ford is not forced to recall these issues.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started in the morning, the engine was idling roughly while making an abnormal rattling sound. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, but the rattling sound became worse and more frequent. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not...
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repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 (Engine and Engine Cooling) for cam phaser replacement. The contact questioned the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not covered under the program. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was recently repaired under Customer Satisfaction Program: 24E13 for an ignition and TCM (Power Train) software update. The contact stated that following the software update, the transmission was slipping out of gear and was hesitating while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the same dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission shift cable bushing had failed, and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 69,401.
Ford Expedition engine complaints by year
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