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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%)
Chart based on 171 repairs.
2003 Ford Expedition engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Ford Expedition
Engine not specified
| 95000 mi US $1500 |
Radiator Leak - replaced Other maintenance was routine. |
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 50000 mi US $200 |
Replace bad speed sensor on transmission |
| 60000 mi US $400 |
Replace bad coil on plug |
| 67000 mi US $900 |
Replace bad coil on plug, new coil on plug insulators, replace spark plugs |
| 104000 mi US $700 |
Misfire due to two individual ignition coils malfunctioning - two ignition coils replaced |
| 123000 mi US $675 |
Failed ignition coils |
| 137000 mi US $550 |
Fuel tank, corrosion at relief valve. Was repaired as a new tank is dealer only and $1,700 |
| 137200 mi | The head gasket blew |
| 141000 mi US $3400 |
Head gasket leaking, replaced all internal engine gaskets, timing chain, and machined valves. |
| 143000 mi US $2800 |
Oil pump failed and caused pieces of metal to appear in the oil. Engine crankshaft damaged, replaced by dealer after they had repaired head gasket and oil pump. |
| 143000 mi | leaking oil from gaskets, dealer replaced headgasket under warranty from previous work |
| 148000 mi US $200 |
Auxiliary heater hose came loose from fitting. Freak problem. previously re-attached auxiliary heater hose came loose again, seemingly due to not being reattached properly the first time. |
| 165000 mi US $300 |
replaced 2 more coils |
| 283000 mi US $1049 |
Replaced fuel pump and filter |
| 126000 mi US $300 |
coolant valve looked. It's sitting over the top of cylinder coil which had to be replaced as well. |
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 102000 mi US $800 |
Intake manifold cracked |
| 130000 mi US $150 |
Coil pack on cylinder #3 failed and needed replacement |
| 153000 mi US $210 |
valve cover gasket leaking and needed to be replaced |
| 114100 mi US $355 |
Spark plug ejected from head and required that a helicoil be installed. |
| 115900 mi US $355 |
Another Spark plug ejected from head and required that a helicoil be installed. |
| 34200 mi | engine will not start on first try during the hot weather. |
| 39600 mi US $706 |
Fuel pump lost prime. Small hole in the pump return hose. |
| 47000 mi US $200 |
idle pulley |
| 125000 mi | Ignition coil number 4 replaced Engine Knocking,oil leak, need to replace oil pan/oil filter housing-gasket |
| 154000 mi US $61 |
Water in spark plug well had to replace number 1 cylinder ignition coil pack. |
| 174820 mi US $420 |
Also replaced the engine idle air control valve |
| 150000 mi US $100 |
Replaced thermostat |
| 138000 mi US $974 |
Replace Intake Manifold and heater diverter valve |
| 138000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced shorted wire harness and O2 sensor |
| 184800 mi US $800 |
Both catalytic converters were bad. I bought the 2003 Expedition new in California. I now live in South Carolina so I replaced the CAT's with 49 State Original Equiptment ones since my Expedition doesn't have to pass CA emissions test. |
| 183000 mi US $200 |
My truck is burning coils right now one about every two weeks or so. Have replaced 4 already in two months. Not sure if we are done with coils yet on this one. |
| 104000 mi US $248 |
Oil pressure gauge on the dash dropped to nothing. Mechanic replaced the oil pressure sensor and verified with that pressure was there. |
| 111000 mi US $3750 |
Symptoms: No oil pressure and timing chain rattle. Mechanic recommended an engine rebuild. New timing chain (guides had broken and chain was flapping away unchecked), oil pump, and water pump, cylinders were bored, new bearings. |
| 114000 mi | Previous engine rebuild was faulty. Mechanic installed piston with cracked head. Rod bearing at crankshaft failed and engine started making large banging sound. Engine was rebuilt, yet again. |
| 138500 mi | Throttle would stick on. Likely due to sub zero temperature. |
| 112900 mi US $430 |
Ejected no. 3 sparkplug. Drilled out hole and tapped for new insert. Installed insert. Replaced spark plugs and new no. 3 coil. |
| 112000 mi US $80 |
replaced coil-on-plug #6 |
| 147300 mi US $160 |
check engine 313 - replaced COP3 |
| 145000 mi US $270 |
check engine light - p303/p316 - replaced COP3 |
| 104000 mi US $600 |
hard starting after warm engine. Replaced fuel pump. problem solved |
| 116000 mi US $3800 |
Blown head gasket |
| 176460 mi C $750 |
Installed vacuum lines and reservoir. Bill included actuator installed earlier. |
| 189000 mi | The car was "missing" at idle or acceleration. My mechanic stated that some moisture got down in one of the spark plugs. Spark plug removed,dried then put back in. No further problems at this time. 6 wks later. |
| 97000 mi US $400 |
Car quit 7 times on trip home from vacation. Replaced crank sensor, but problem occurred 1 week later |
| 97000 mi | Sold car because could not get stalling problem fixed. |
| 81000 mi US $350 |
Vacuum system hose had a leak, plus replaced fuel filter. |
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 154000 mi US $84 |
Coil number 7 failed. Replaced coil but when I unplugged connector, wires pulled from harness. No NEW part available, went to salvage and cut and spliced no harness. Replaced Fuel Filter |
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 87300 mi US $45 |
Truck was misfiring and running rough. Ran OBD test, said #2 cylinder was the problem. Replaced coil pack on that cylinder. |
| 107000 mi US $50 |
Truck was misfiring and running rough. Ran OBD test, said #3 cylinder was the problem. Replaced coil pack on that cylinder. |
| 111000 mi US $60 |
Truck was hesitating and running rough, replaced ignition coil #3. |
| 121000 mi US $98 |
Another lean code came up, this time Mass Airflow sensor was dirty even though it was cleaned a few months ago. |
| 139200 mi US $400 |
Check engine was on because of the gas cap & something else in the engine. |
| 144000 mi US $87 |
Had to replace coil pack and spark plug, third one. Probably end up having to do all eight. |
| 145000 mi US $80 |
Replace coil pack. |
| 146000 mi US $87 |
Replace another coil pack. |
| 89000 mi US $800 |
Check engine light is on due to failure of small part that helps mix the gasoline/regulate emissions. Part was estimated at $50 with repair labor at $750! |
| 85000 mi US $800 |
emissions sensor broke. Small part to fix but entails taking engine apart to reach it... |
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