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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 171 repairs.
2003 Ford Expedition electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 50 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
| 95000 mi US $1500 |
Drive Door sensor broke - replaced |
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 60000 mi US $200 |
Replaced A/C freon, don't remember exact cost |
| 124000 mi US $430 |
Replaced window regulator on rear passenger window. |
| 138000 mi US $800 |
AC stopped blowing cold air, dehydrator valve had failed causing water to leak into the AC system and rust out the compressor and valves. Whole ac system had to be replaced. |
| 140000 mi | Brake fluid was dirty so it was replaced, center brake light had gone out and was replaced. |
| 48000 mi US $900 |
Replace clogged expansion valve on rear AC, install new cycle switch to prevent freezing up |
| 74000 mi US $400 |
Replace faulty blend door motor on rear AC |
| 113000 mi US $477 |
Driver Window Regulator |
| 131000 mi US $1200 |
AC compressor leaking and stuck actuator door in rear AC. Replaced AC compressor, charged system and repaired actuator |
| 197000 mi US $1100 |
Air Conditioning compressor failed and had to be replaced. |
| 207000 mi | Air conditioning is intermittently not working. The car will just suck in outside air. The mechanic suspects there is a faulty connection to the control module but since it is not replicating for them they cannot do anything to fix it. Since it is infrequent I am just going to leave it. |
| 207900 mi | The A/C problem turned out to be a loose connection that the mechanic discovered. He just removed the connectors for each cable and soldered them together. There was no repair cost. |
| 306000 mi US $250 |
Alternator |
| 159000 mi US $860 |
AC compressor went out. Had to purchase new one. |
| 117000 mi US $400 |
A/C was not cooling properly, front and rear, Compressor was leaking, and rear AC expansion valve was not working - replaced both- refridgerant removed and replaced. Two years prior Firestone advised alternator needed replacing, 2nd opinion could not confirm. Lately the message center flashed "Check Electrical System." Sudden flashes and warnings occurred, shifted poorly, radio quit alternator replaced |
| 190000 mi | Battery was completely dead, alternator worn out, Firestone replaced under warranty |
| 160000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced the alternator, alternator wiring harness, and 1 coil. In this repair, the alternator wiring harness rubbed on something and shorted out, causing damage to the alternator and one coil. |
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 33000 mi | BackupAid Backup Aid Again |
| 41500 mi US $150 |
Rear heater actuator |
| 58000 mi US $600 |
passenger power seat Rail had to be replaced. was bent |
| 193900 mi | After alternator failed and replaced with new one the charging system has been tested and is working properly. However, I've been unable to clear the Check Engine Light. |
| 209400 mi US $13 |
Both side view mirrors would not move with mirror switch. Bought Dorman Mirror Switch, 901-319, on Amazon for $12.69 and I replaced mirror switch and both mirrors now move. |
| 144000 mi US $38 |
Replace front and rear blower motor resistors |
| 166000 mi US $95 |
Battery cable replaced due to corrosion and intermittent electrical contact |
| 87000 mi US $45 |
Replaced driver door sensor that senses when door opens and turns on dome light. |
| 88200 mi US $27 |
Passenger door ajar sensor |
| 91500 mi US $68 |
Replace Battery |
| 97000 mi US $285 |
Replaced left rear door "ajar" sensor |
| 99000 mi US $27 |
Reolace left rear door sensor |
| 120000 mi US $83 |
Replace front airbag crash sensor |
| 120000 mi US $207 |
Replace alternator |
| 170237 mi US $160 |
Battery turned engine over, but did not start vehicle. Diagnosed as a bad battery using multimeter. Had to replace battery. |
| 174820 mi US $420 |
Replaced alternator, alternator harness, drive belt, tensioner and pulleys. |
| 69000 mi US $100 |
Seat heater tripping off in a few seconds after activation. Extensive bulletin(s) from Ford on this...well known design problem, but Ford still proudly lets the vehicle owner pay for the repair/module replacement. |
| 89000 mi US $210 |
Remove and replace Blender Motor |
| 124000 mi US $634 |
Heater blending switch replaced. Whole dashboard had to be taken out and reinstalled after new switch was successfully installed. |
| 138000 mi US $450 |
alternator replacement |
| 142200 mi US $420 |
three window regulators failed....need new parts |
| 115000 mi | Rear A/C blower "clicks" when turned on, also had to recharge A/C system with refridgerant. |
| 118000 mi US $50 |
Any time air conditioning was turned on a "click" noise came from the rear core about every second. Traced problem to be an air flap accuator. replaced part, kind of a bear to get to, and everything is running smooth. |
| 95000 mi US $550 |
Driver's side window screeches and squeals when motoring down. Rear AC unit had loud clunking noise from unit. |
| 209560 mi C $450 |
Replaced starter. |
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 95000 mi | Belts controlling vents in rear seat and rear of vehicle snapped. |
| 106800 mi US $300 |
Driver's side window regulator failed and had to be replaced. |
| 106000 mi US $37 |
Blower was only working on two settings. Replaced the heater switch behind the glove box on the advice of a Ford mechanic. |
| 95000 mi US $60 |
Had to replace the wiper fluid pump. |
| 98200 mi US $150 |
Changed the battery. Wasn't holding a charge. |
| 174000 mi US $825 |
Power window motor failed, cables broke. Power seats failed. Not repaired. |
| 178700 mi US $624 |
PCM and Junction Box. Battery failure too. Had to be towed. Totally dead without replacement of this part. |
| 137900 mi US $175 |
Driver heated seat not working. |
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