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It sounds like you might need a new sensor for the airbag. When the sensor go bad the light will come on and go off and sometimes just blink. I would have a tech take a look.
Did you ever get this resolved, or do you continue to have problems?
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go left and meet a vehicle head on. (don't get upset, I am
only telling you what I was told)
Anyone run into the same problem?? Let me know if anyone knows it the steering wheel column can be tightened easily.
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Count me as someone who doesn't want a "maybe this will help" solution that will cost me $650 out of my pocket, instead of a dealer fix.
They rotated the tires and realigned, and fixed the stabilizer (not sure exactly what was fixed) that was causing the rattle in front end. When I got it back, it vibrated like crazy above 60 mph. I didn't have alot of time to waste, so they took a quick drive and just rotated tires back to original location. Now pulls again to right like before.
Is it the tires? Do I believe the service guys?
This issue is making me HATE a vehicle I thought I needed for interior and storage space. Now all I can think about when I drive is how bad my shoulder and back ache from having to pull the wheel left all day every day. And the 14.2 MPG at $3/gal. And the shimmy in the brakes. And the terrible handling. And the frequent poor performance from the Nav system. And....
taking it to my dealer in a few weeks. . ill let ya'll know what the verdict is IF they find anything. . nothing worse then bringing a truck in for a VERY NOTICEABLE problem and the dealer saying " we cant find anything wrong with it". . .That pisses me off.
wondering if theyve been having problems with the "engine speed assist steering" and just cant pin point that.
When i bought it, i used to always talk about how sturdy and a car-like feel it had to it. I brought it in just over a month ago for a front end alignment, then had to bring it back a week later cause it still pulled and the dealer said there was something wrong with the alignment and had to realign it.
Ever since then, the steering wheel now is getting progressively worse. THere is at least 1/2" play in the steering column, does not feel sturdy and solid on the hwy, feels like its floating, and now a slight clunk is occurring when i turn the wheel hard both ways when parked. Also have a clunk in the right front side when going over sharp bumps or road reflectors. This is a heavy duty 4x4. . . how can this truck ever handle going off road?? I cant even imagine taking it for a road trip, i would be exhausted just playing with the steering wheel.
The dealer said they cant find anything wrong with it and even test drove it against another Expy. I find this hard to believe that this is how these trucks are suppossed to handle. It never did any of the above things until i had to bring it back to be realigned. They also said they cant return my truck to me until the service director gets involved for liability reasons.
So now if they still claim nothing is wrong. . i want to return the truck or do i need to file for the lemon law?? (Florida).
Anyone have any similar issues with their expedition?? If this is how they all are. . they are cheaply built trucks, that are way over priced for being so sensative and fragile.
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I have the same problem on my 1999 Expedition?
Now the Battery light stays on, and I get the "Check Charging System" message. Otherwise, the car runs fine.
What had to be done to get your car to stop giving the message ?
thanks in advance....Myron from Georgia
What was the verdict on your problem?
My 2003 EB has a new battery and alternator....but now indicates "Check Charging System". It seems to be running fine though.
I'll take it in, but want to know what to expect.
However, prior to the new alternator the dealer replaced the cruise control, replaced the wiring harness and ECU (computer?).
Since the alternator was replaced the dealer rebuilt the rear axle, repaired leaking sunroof,replaced a fuel pump and EGR valve. Continental tires were shredded at 10,000 miles.
I purchased the Expedition new in January 2005 and it currently has 24,000 miles on it. Judging by the sound of the rear axle it is ready for another re-build. Engine pings under load. I am hopeful the repairs end soon. :sick:
Yeah, I figure that it is just something with the Alternator.
I am going to swap it out for another tomorrow.
We had to replace the tires at 20,000 miles which I thought was too soon....and the front disc brakes and rotors at 25,000.....
It is a really nice car....our lease is up in November and I could buy it at that time, I am not sure whether or not we're going to do it or not.
Thanks again for the feedback!
When I hear the clunk in the front drivers side area I also feel a slight drag on the car. I thought I was losing the font caliper. I took the caliper off and noticed that the brake pads sits in a shallow channel on the rotors with the outer and inner edge built up by rusty corrosion. My guess is that there is enough play in the brake pads that they "float" onto the rusty area on occasion which causes them to clunk. Have you checked you rotors?
I'm sure this isn't the problem, b/c basically the same situation occured inour 2005 Expedition 4 times, in 10,000 miles of me driving it. It has to be a very intermitent problem going on with something in Ford's design, since the rest of the time I drove the vechicle for a year, the brakes were OK.
• TSB #99243 -- ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OPERATE WHILE THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090186, NOVEMBER 29 1999)
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Brian
No Dealer will admit to a serious problem to fix it even though its on warrenty.
Anyone else run into this problem?? :mad:
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