2005 Ford Expedition Ford Expedition 2005

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2005 Ford Expedition repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

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2005 Ford Expedition suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (15%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (8%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

143000 mi

US $1300
Left side front upper and lower ball joint and control arm. Left and right tie rods. Alignment. Rear pinion seal and flange replaced. 

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2005 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

75000 mi

US $1400
lower ball joint 
46000 mi

US $250
Replaced compressor in air suspension system. 
94700 mi

US $1300
Right rear hub was bad. Replaced the hub assembly. 
176700 mi Knocking noise from the front of vehicle. Coming from the rack will require replacement. Tie rods are solid and have no play. Noise is inside the rack most likely the shaft or gear. Noise is mostly present on bumpy gravel roads. 
81000 mi

US $100
Removed and replaced lower ball joints, tie rod ends, swaybar linkage 
88500 mi

US $122
Left tie rod needed to be replaced. 
106000 mi

US $2533
Replaced front sway-bar links. Removed and replaced front and rear strut assemblies. 
116000 mi

US $700
Replaced ball joints and sway bar end. 
70000 mi

US $287
R-front lower ball joint replaced (worn out) requiring front end alignment afterward 
90200 mi

US $759
L-Rear hub bearing $338.18 
158000 mi

US $600
tie rods 
121000 mi

US $4155
Tie rods, $105, struts, $850. 

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2005 Ford Expedition Suspension Problems

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