2012 Ford Expedition cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 18 complaints for the 2012 Ford Expedition, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle accelerated unintended and unexpected. Speed was uncontrollable. Driver avoided to the best of his abilities standing workers and unintentionally hit two other vehicles and workers inside those vehicles. 6 injured taken by ambulance two critically hurt!
Recall TSB 13-6-8 vehicle built in kentucky truck plant july 2012 equipped with 6r80 transmission exhibits engagement in 5th gear. Wrench light comes on, speedometer reads zero and odometer displays dashes while driving. Ford states it is not part of recall. Ford diagnosed problem with solution of replacing molded leadframe.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Ford Expedition
- Drivetrain & axles 62 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints