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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.
2004 Ford Expedition repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 77 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Ford Expedition
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| Ford Expedition in Michigan, United States - Feb 2010 | |||
| Feb 20101500 mi | 1) Vehicle shifted eratically between 1st and 2nd gears. Toyota dealer performed transmission computer adjustment. 2) Vehicle rough ride bottoming out rear end with minimal loads in the truck. Toyota dealer diagnosed and replaced rear spring assy. | ||
| Ford Expedition in Michigan, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012161000 miUS $300 | Battery light came on, turned out I needed an alternator. | ||
2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Expedition in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201146000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 201675000 miUS $20 | HVAC air duct valves were malfunctioning due to vacuum leaks in vacuum hoses from engine. Repairs partially resolved problem. Apparently there are additional vacuum leaks that have not been isolated. | ||
| Ford Expedition in California, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Oct 201159000 mi | When we bought the vehicle, the airbag light was on. The dealership ordered a new sensor and paid to have it installed. | ||
| Ford Expedition in Texas, United States May 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Dec 201184000 miUS $1200 | trucked pulled hard to right, took in for alignment, needed "special" leveler? Feels like a scam. Going to different shop next time. | ||
| Jul 201289200 miUS $78 | Minor transmission fluid leak. Cracked plug/cap. | ||
| Ford Expedition in Ontario, Canada Nov 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016102300 mi | Backup sensors do not work so I wanted to replace one to resolve the issue. The codes for all 4 backup sensors are coming up and the mechanic is unclear on how to proceed to further diagnose the issue. | ||
| Ford Expedition in Maryland, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Mar 2010155000 miUS $270 | there was an intermittent squeal ft from the left front of the vehicle. | ||
| Sep 2010180000 mi | Replaced right headlight. | ||
| Dec 2011215000 miUS $1100 | wheel bearing were shot on the right side front and rear | ||
| Jun 2013232000 miUS $190 | ABS light illuminated turned out to be the wheel bearing assembly. Ended up replacing brakes and rotors | ||
| Nov 2013241000 miUS $993 | Spark plug, threads, and ignition coil separated from the head. | ||
2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Expedition in Minnesota, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014101000 miUS $3000 | Replaced Transmission due to slow Park to First gear shifting. Likely failure in clutch. I do allot of heavy Boat towing, and my truck pulls the boat up my steeper than typical driveway, so It's not too surprising this wore out. Replaced Right Front Hub Assembly. I drove on this bad hub for 60,000 miles while it made a bunch of noise. | ||
| Ford Expedition in Michigan, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015143400 miUS $1495 | WIRE BROKEN IN 4wheel DRIVE CONTROL, ANTI SLIP | ||
| Ford Expedition in Michigan, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 2014155500 miUS $5 | Front brake hose assembly was blocked, causing the caliper to lock up, overheating brakes and cracking the rotor. Hose assembly, pads, rotor and caliper were replaced. Rubber vacuum hose connector was rotted, causing a vacuum leak and warning light for lean fuel mixture. | ||
| Jun 2016200000 miUS $50 | sta sta link failed | ||
| Aug 2016203700 miUS $150 | alternator failed | ||
| Ford Expedition in Iowa, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201395000 miUS $225 | truck has a power drain but no codes replaced altinator now has code, check charging system had it checked and all reads fine. | ||
| Ford Expedition in Georgia, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2015150000 miUS $200 | Actuator replacement pretty easy did both front | ||
| Ford Expedition in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013109000 miUS $260 | Line to transmission cooler needed replacement due to corrosion induced leaking | ||
| Ford Expedition in Iowa, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Aug 200955300 miUS $270 | replace rear blend door motor | ||
| Sep 200957994 miUS $175 | replace aux. mode door actuator motor | ||
| Ford Expedition in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Feb 2016132400 miUS $45 | Replaced tensioner pulley. | ||
| Oct 2016145700 mi | The moonroof exploded out of nowhere. Nothing hit it. Sounded like a shotgun went off. Not repaired. Too expensive. Duct taped plastic over it for the winter. | ||
| Nov 2016150600 miUS $225 | Replaced coil packs, spark plugs & fuel filter Alternator went bad Drivers window regulator bad | ||
| Jan 2017154000 miUS $300 | Front wheel bearing assembly. | ||
| Mar 2017167000 miUS $50 | EGR valve | ||
| Jun 2017169000 miUS $100 | Cam position sensor | ||
| Ford Expedition in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014135000 mi | EGR sensor valve was replaced | ||
| Ford Expedition in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - May 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013189100 miC $2400 | Replaced upper ball-joints on both front wheels. | ||
| May 2013190960 mi | Replaced right outer tie rod, left rear axle, left rear pinion seal, 8 spark plugs. Tune up. Four wheel alignment. | ||
| Ford Expedition in Michigan, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 201189000 miUS $100 | Replaced battery | ||
| Apr 201297200 miUS $400 | Replaced brake master cyliner | ||
| Dec 2012116000 miUS $225 | replaced failing Ford clutch-based limited slip differential (TSB on this) with an Eaton brand helical limited slip differential replace thermostat | ||
| Mar 2013122000 miUS $638 | Charging System Warning came on battery was draining | ||
| Dec 2013139000 miUS $275 | Driver side window failed in an open state Window failed to close again. System fixed, then failed again. Symptoms include: Loud whining sound from mechanism when lowered in temperatures under 20F and wind noise from seal in upper rear corner of same driver window. Usually returns within a week. | ||
| Aug 2014153000 miUS $2000 | Replacement of all four wheel bearings | ||
| Sep 2014156000 miUS $1800 | Cracked transfer case Rear of tranmission rebuilt including transfer case switchgear | ||
| Jun 2015170000 mi | Failed power steering. Wheezing sound coming from the intake. ABS light on the dash. | ||
| Ford Expedition in Texas, United States May 2011 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Oct 2015134300 miUS $2200 | Auto would not shift from lower gears to allow vehicle to smoothly accelerate to higher speeds | ||
| Ford Expedition in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201085000 miUS $170 | Blower only worked on "high" setting, replaced a rheostat | ||
| Sep 201089000 miUS $160 | Check engine light (replaced O2 sensor) and poor performance. | ||
| Jul 2012100300 miUS $160 | No cool air, turned out to be blown A/C clutch fuse | ||
| Ford Expedition in Germany Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 200936580 mi€1200 | dealer found metal in transmission fluid at routine maintenance, complete transmission repair needed | ||
| Jul 201052700 mi | generator replaced in September 2009 on extended warranty, now again defect, replaced on parts warranty | ||
| Ford Expedition in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201084000 miUS $250 | replaced front left wheel hub | ||
| Nov 201092000 miUS $500 | Replaced rear wheel bearing assembly, both sides. replaced rear brake pads and rotors. | ||
| May 201195800 miUS $20 | exhaust pipe gasket failed. successfully replaced | ||
| Ford Expedition in Rhode Island, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Sep 2011113000 miUS $530 | Replaced left rear wheel bearing at 113,400 miles. Right rear wheel bearing and ABS sensor was replaced at 81,000 miles | ||
| Nov 2011114300 miUS $200 | Had to replace coil and spark plug (113,770 miles). | ||
| Jan 2012114500 miUS $198 | Spark plug coil and spark plug. | ||
| Mar 2012116000 miUS $795 | Replaced majority of brake lines due to corrosion. Bulk of cost was for labor. | ||
| Dec 2012121000 miUS $225 | Heat blower would only work on "high/Max". Replaced Blower Motor Resistor. | ||
| Feb 2014129500 miUS $435 | Front pinion seal leak. | ||
| Ford Expedition in Alberta, Canada Jan 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010107260 miC $450 | Rear axle seal replacement | ||
| Dec 2010117800 mi | Air bag crash sensor located in front bumper failed due to corrosion. Sensor and electrical connector replaced. Rear window wiper would not function. Disassembled the Wiper arm and shaft assembly, cleaned, lubed and re-assembled. Function checked satisfactory. | ||
| Mar 2011122140 miC $700 | Front axle hub assemblies replaced due to noisy wheel bearings | ||
| Ford Expedition in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Sep 201281000 miUS $900 | Vacuum boost leak. While in, had serpentine belt, fuel filter, transmission filter and coolant flushed | ||
2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Expedition in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014131000 miUS $95 | ingition coil | ||
| Ford Expedition in Alabama, United States Nov 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 200637500 mi | leather seats in back were repaired due to pealing of leather. | ||
| Nov 200650000 mi | navigation system replaced also warranty | ||
| Dec 200651000 mi | leather seats replaced again in the back due to pealing of leather Very poor quality leather (warranty) | ||
| Ford Expedition in North Carolina, United States Feb 2018 - Jul 2023 | |||
| Jul 20181545000 miUS $84 | Replaced the IAC Valve. | ||
2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Expedition in New Jersey, United States Aug 2011 - May 2015 | |||
| Oct 2011140000 miUS $100 | Steering rack failed | ||
| Feb 2012142500 miUS $780 | Front wheel bearing | ||
| Apr 2013149000 miUS $500 | Rust over the rear wheel | ||
| Jul 2013149200 miUS $270 | system needed recharge and repair to compressor electrical connection | ||
| Dec 2013151000 miUS $1246 | Cooling lines wore against mounting clicks causing 2 leaks. The design of the connectors to the rad were rusted and no way to take apart requiring a rad replacement as well. | ||
| Ford Expedition in Tennessee, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015214000 miUS $280 | Oil leak. Oil filter adapter gasket replaced | ||
| Ford Expedition in Florida, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2014131000 miUS $275 | Replaced oil filter hosing gasket | ||
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