Traction Control complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% | 1,000 miles |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% | 1,000 miles |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% | 78,000 miles |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% | 80,000 miles |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% | 131,000 miles |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% | 74,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% | 38,000 miles |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% | 145,000 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% | 54,000 miles |
| 2007 | 16 | 7% | 65,000 miles |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% | 76,000 miles |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% | 75,000 miles |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% | 80,000 miles |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% | 124,000 miles |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% | 112,000 miles |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% | 220,000 miles |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% | 180,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (electronic stability control and traction control).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
When driving during normal dry weather the traction control randomly comes on when it shouldn't and has caused the brakes to fail and the vehicle not stopping when the brakes are pressed. I have have owned the vehicle only 7 weeks and have had this issue with the brakes occur on 3 occasions. Luckily, 2 of the times I was in a rural area but the 3rd time I was on a busy city street and ran through a red light narrowly missing having an accident. Each time this has occurred my speed was below 45mph. I did some research on this issue and found several blogs online of people with the same problem. In these blogs the individuals stated that the Ford dealer was unable to identify or duplicate the problem in each blog that I found with this problem. …
Start out driving, then emergency brake, ABS, and skid control warning lights all come on. Also says, check brake system. This appears to be a very common problem with this vehicle Ford really needs to take care of this.
As soon as you start the vehicle the battery symbol displays on the dash, it goes on and off chiming repeatedly, then switches from battery symbol to wrench symbol and then my entire gauge cluster starts. Every light goes on and off repeatedly, the RPM gauge and MPH drops to zero and the engine clunks really loud (while driving), the ac or heat will completely turn off and on, the headlights flicker and dim on and off at night while driving, bad vibration, loud growl type idle sound, the radio shuts off, when you turn the heater on it repeatedly clunks in the rear of the vehicle until you turn ac on again or shut it off, rear air suspension light goes on and off while driving. This all happens whenever it wants. I shut off the car and restart and the problem will stay gone and drive normal until it cools again and then restart the vehicle. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. While driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. When the failure occurred, the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
My family, which I have five children in the truck. On 10fwy on mothers day Expedition lost power in second lane 65mph flowing w/ traffic. We managed to get in emergency lane. Had no idea what was happening! Amber light appears (wrench)?? Clueless. Put truck in "park" turned off truck waited 5 minutes. Truck started?? Drove home as truck is not unsafe. Parked truck for 3-days now truck will not turn on. Dealer will look at truck for charge of course.
ABS, roll stability control and general brake system lights came on at time of delivery of new car. Dealer "fixed" problem. Same symptoms occurred approximately 50 miles after taking delivery of car. Dealer techs. Cannot provide information if it is faulty sensor or if there is, in fact a fault in the braking system. Brakes seem to work, but am unwilling to test ABS/rsc features with known problem with system.
I have a 2005 Ford Expedition and have maintained my vehicle maintenance and only have 124,000 miles on this vehicle. It continues to shut off the engine and code fail safe mode on code appear and when I'm driving on the highway it is dangerous. After reading so many complaints this is unsafe. Also, the computer issues with locking doors, failure of the transmission (which I had to replace) such a disappointment of a vehicle. Ford should recall engine and computer issues. I purchased this vehicle brand new $50,000 + and have not be able to depend on the stability since I've had it.
Twice I've been driving and all of a sudden I lost power and "electronic throttle control" message came on. Accelerator would not work, coasted to the side of the road-- 2nd time in heavy traffic!! Both times I turned off engine and restarted OK, but I'm scared to death to drive with my children in the car. Driving straight on city street both times.
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Expedition years have traction control problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (16), 2008 (8), 2005 (6) and 2006 (5) model years. Traction Control complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for Ford Expedition traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control recall for any Ford Expedition model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Ford Expedition traction control problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 81,000 miles; 35% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the automatic (asc) (2 mentions).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.