2003 Ford Expedition Ford Expedition 2003

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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%)

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2003 Ford Expedition brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

136000 mi

US $150
RF brake hung up and the brake pedal would slowly go to the floor. Replaced RF brake caliper and the brake master cylinder. 
273000 mi

US $600
Grinding sound in front end. Brakes replaced including rotors. Worn out brake fluid line replaced.  
111600 mi

C $85
Replaced front rotors. When slowing down from higher speeds they were beginning to shake and vibrate the vehicle. 
119700 mi

US $325
replaced master cylinder 
150320 mi

C $450
Seized brake caliper. 
155000 mi Newly replaced brake caliper seized again and damaged disc and pads. Dealer paid to replace caliper, pads and disc. ABS computer module failed. Replaced part with one from wrecker. Dealer re-programmed the new module. 
172360 mi Intermittent problems with the ABS control module. The dealer has replaced it three times in the last three months. Highly unlikely that four modules (including the original) could fail in this time. Turned out to be a bad pin in wire. 
125240 mi

$390
changed front brake calipers pistons (all 4), piston boots, lower guide pins and pin boots 
46000 mi

US $650
Sudden brake failure due to rusted-out brake line.  

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2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

125500 mi

US $150
ABS & Handbrake light is on. Mechanic traced it down & found that ABS computer didn't get any power. Mechanic run a bypass to battery. 
89000 mi

US $216
Brake line leaking, replaced 
124000 mi Brake lines were rusting through. 

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2003 Ford Expedition Brake Problems

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