I had to take a road trip this past weekend and my 2015 EX EL (82,000 OD) started to shutter/vibrate briefly (while on cruise) each time it needed to increase speed. The shutter/vibration lasted for just a second each time. I took it off of cruise and it continued to do it. For a 600 mile drive boy was it annoying. I'm curious what I should be looking at or how to get this fixed. Does this sound like a misfire or something worse?
Thanks
Chuck
I have a 2015 Expedition Limited 4x4, purchased new. The transmission fluid and filter was changed at the dealer at 75,*** miles (not a flush). I have never towed with the vehicle - strictly passenger use.
At 91,*** miles - the vehicle began to shudder when I began to accelerate (while moving). Gentle acceleration - no “flooring” of the accelerator pedal.
I made an appointment at the dealer, which took 8 days for the first available. While the technician was driving the vehicle for an inspection, the transmission failed. He said their were numerous stored failure codes.
All of the issues began when the transmission began to shudder. It was intermittent and occurred at different speeds and roadway condition (level, uphill, etc.).
The technician also stated there was a stored trouble code for a #2 cylinder misfire - caused by a defective ignition coil (although there was no check-engine light on, or flashing).
I had replaced the original plugs at 45,*** miles. They were black and burnt, although I use top-tier fuel. I had the dealer replace the plugs again when they rebuilt the transmission. They also replaced the one bad coil.
I have a Ford Premium Extended Care service contract. The dealer initially told me they would replace the transmission with a new one as it was defective - but then Ford’s warranty department required them to rebuild the transmission instead of replacing it.
The repair took 51 days after the failure was diagnosed. The Ford parts system was unable or unwilling to provide the necessary parts in a timely manner to the dealer for repair.
Good luck.