2004 Ford Expedition Ford Expedition 2004

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2004 Ford Expedition repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

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

Other (1%)

Chart based on 83 repairs.
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2004 Ford Expedition engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

241000 mi

US $993
Spark plug, threads, and ignition coil separated from the head. 
46000 mi

US $300
Two coil packs went bad. Mechanic said root cause was using wrong type of oil (5w30 used versus 5w20 specified by Ford). Wrong oil caused excessive oil consumption, fouling spark plugs, thus causing coil packs to fail. 

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2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

155500 mi

US $5
Rubber vacuum hose connector was rotted, causing a vacuum leak and warning light for lean fuel mixture. 
55300 mi

US $270
replace rear blend door motor 
135000 mi EGR sensor valve was replaced 
116000 mi

US $225
replace thermostat 
170000 mi Wheezing sound coming from the intake. 
89000 mi

US $160
Check engine light (replaced O2 sensor) and poor performance. 
95800 mi

US $20
exhaust pipe gasket failed. successfully replaced 
114300 mi

US $200
Had to replace coil and spark plug (113,770 miles). 
114500 mi

US $198
Spark plug coil and spark plug. 
132400 mi

US $45
Replaced tensioner pulley. 
150600 mi

US $850
Replaced coil packs, spark plugs & fuel filter 
167000 mi

US $50
EGR valve 
169000 mi

US $100
Cam position sensor 

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2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

1545000 mi

US $84
Replaced the IAC Valve. 
130400 mi

US $95
ingition coil 

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2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

214000 mi

US $280
Oil leak. Oil filter adapter gasket replaced 
131000 mi

US $275
Replaced oil filter hosing gasket 

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2004 Ford Expedition Engine Problems

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