2003 Ford Expedition Ford Expedition 2003

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2003 Ford Expedition repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (3%)

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2003 Ford Expedition suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Ford Expedition

Engine not specified

183100 mi

US $734
Rear wheel bearing. 

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2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

298300 mi Wheel Bearings 
165000 mi ball joints needed replacing when traded 

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2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

114080 mi

C $250
Rear drivers side wheel bearing getting growly, was replaced. A 1 hour job. 
178381 mi

US $396
Replaced worn out inner and outer tie rods on drivers side. 
220900 mi

US $300
Replaced shocks myself. Bilsteins front and Ranchos rear. Used Ranchos because nobody had Bilstein rears. Problems getting coil over assembly out/in because I did one wheel vice lifting front/rear axle and doing both sides at same time. 
137000 mi

US $1100
4 struts replace.....Transmission/fluid 12 qt 
48000 mi

US $500
Front wheel bearing, vehicle is 4WD so repair part was an expensive unit. 
97000 mi

US $285
Replaced left front hub 
124720 mi

$250
both tie-rod ends replaced then laser geometry set (prices calculated from PLN to USD: 100 USD for parts (including postal delivery service), 60 USD for replacement, 35 USD for geometry calculated from PLN to USD is about 60 USD for everything : bar itself, postal delivery and replacement 

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2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

110200 mi

US $505
Replaced left front inner tie rod end. 
111600 mi

US $500
Hub was making noise, had it replaced. 

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2003 Ford Expedition Suspension Problems

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