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%)

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2004 Ford Expedition transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (43%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Ford Expedition

Engine not specified

1500 mi 1) Vehicle shifted eratically between 1st and 2nd gears. Toyota dealer performed transmission computer adjustment.  

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2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

89200 mi

US $78
Minor transmission fluid leak. Cracked plug/cap. 

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2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

36580 mi

€1200
dealer found metal in transmission fluid at routine maintenance, complete transmission repair needed  
150000 mi

US $200
Actuator replacement pretty easy did both front 
143400 mi

US $1495
WIRE BROKEN IN 4wheel DRIVE CONTROL, ANTI SLIP 
84000 mi

US $250
replaced front left wheel hub  
101000 mi

US $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. 
109000 mi

US $260
Line to transmission cooler needed replacement due to corrosion induced leaking 
134300 mi

US $2200
Auto would not shift from lower gears to allow vehicle to smoothly accelerate to higher speeds 
116000 mi

US $1300
replaced failing Ford clutch-based limited slip differential (TSB on this) with an Eaton brand helical limited slip differential 
156000 mi

US $1800
Cracked transfer case Rear of tranmission rebuilt including transfer case switchgear 
129500 mi

US $435
Front pinion seal leak. 
107260 mi

C $450
Rear axle seal replacement 

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2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

151000 mi

US $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. 

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2004 Ford Expedition Transmission Problems

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