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Ford Expedition repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

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

Other (4%)

Chart based on 898 repairs.
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Ford Expedition other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

28000 mi Rear windshield wiper fluid line was leaking fluid into the cabin. The line was changed out. 

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2016 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

77600 mi

US $10
Rear window washer line connector detached from washer line. I reconnected it to the washer line with super glue. 

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2015 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

123000 mi

US $230
door lock stuck 

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2011 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

32367 mi Power windows slow to operate, especially in cold weather. Inspected windows, didn't find a problem, lubed all tracks at no charge. 

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2011 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

161200 mi

C $10
Review mirror detached and needed to be glued back on. 

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2010 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

27325 mi Passengers side blend door actuator was replaced 

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2008 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

52500 mi Power-deploy running boards fail to retract. Were disassembled and lubricated. 
72000 mi

US $25
Power deploy running boards do not open and shut properly, again. 
50000 mi

US $15
Power deploy running boards acting up again. Cleaned and lubed joints as good as possible. Pivot points cannot be disassembled for cleaning or lubing, unfortunately. 
91000 mi

US $26
Power deploy running boards have stopped working. No amount of lubrication or cleaning that can reasonably be applied is effective in making them work. I plan to replace them with non-moving running boards. 

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2008 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

62000 mi

US $140
fog/driving light housing replaced due to cracking, fifth time problem has occurred, no visable signs of any surface damage. 
75200 mi

US $700
Driver side power seat track was popping when it would adjust from memory. 

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2008 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

44500 mi

US $700
Drivers seat froze and would not move forward or backward 
25420 mi Addressed the following complains: - Transmission not shifting smooth when cold (PCM programming) - Driver seat rail squeaking (tightened all bolts) - Front Bumper rattling on bad road (fixed bolts) - Evaluated oxidation problem (referred to body shop 

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2007 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

87000 mi

US $2500
Rear seat belt not retracting. Power windows not moving quickly. One motor about to go. 
108460 mi

C $300
Tailgate window hinges sheared off - no warranty or recall information - though appears online to be a common problem. 
78200 mi Power trunk actuator not working. Adjusted gears and lubber rod 
96000 mi

US $40
Wheel lug frozen. Chrome lug nut (OEM FORD). It was rusted from inside and the whole lug nut had bulged up to a point where the tire iron socket would not fit.  
106200 mi

US $22
Rear glass support shocks collapsed leading to rear glass closely vigorously and fast creating a dangerous condition. 

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2007 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

84700 mi

US $414
DRIVER DOOR WINDOW CRANK MECHANISM REPAIR 
26000 mi Vibration and jumpiness felt at any speed. Dealer says it is normal for this type of vehicle. Expedition 4x4 then don't have a good ride.  

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2006 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

51000 mi

US $250
Installed TPS sensors to stop the warnings. 
47500 mi

US $50
Drivers window fell out of track.  

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2005 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

46700 mi

US $455
Rear window wiper motor 

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2005 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

50000 mi

US $300
left driver window just fell down 
93000 mi

US $100
FL and RR tires losing air (new Michelins) so my independent mechanic pulled all 4 tires, cleaned factory alloy rims, and reinstalled. Solved! 
55000 mi Rear wiper locked up. Motor worked but the wiper would not move. Rear wiper was replaced after parts arrived. 

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2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

117800 mi Rear window wiper would not function. Disassembled the Wiper arm and shaft assembly, cleaned, lubed and re-assembled. Function checked satisfactory. 

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2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

124000 mi

US $438
Regulator of passenger window went out, causing window to come off track and not go back up 
137000 mi

US $430
Power window for rear driver came unglued and wouldn't go back up. 

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2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

121200 mi

$80
Replacment of the bearing of the drivebelt tension roll. 
170237 mi

US $160
Had to replace broken front passenger window after break in. 

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2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

118000 mi

US $264
Replaced O2 sensor 3 times, check for leaks, cleaned Mass Airflow Sensor. Light would come back on. Took it to Ford, 1st trip swore up and down after market sensor was the issue. Light came on, 2 more trips to ford and it was a wire issue 

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2000 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

161000 mi

US $825
Replaced defective fuel pump which is located inside the gas tank. 

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2000 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

94400 mi

US $400
Replaced rear windshield wiper arm. 

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2000 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

85300 mi Self-repaired the rear passenger child safety lock mechanism by inserting small plastic wall anchors. The action of opening the door caused the child safety lock switch to gradually move upward and lock. Then the door could not be opened from the inside. 

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1999 Ford Expedition 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

156000 mi

US $188
Rear wiper arm out of alignment. Motor repositioned. May have been vandalism, but I doubt it. Cost: $26.50 not included in previous cost for this trip. 
161000 mi Rear wiper motor removed and repaired mounting bracket 
164000 mi

US $100
Passenger window was noisy opening and closing. They improved it, somehow. 

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