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2005 Ford Expedition repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 123 repairs.
2005 Ford Expedition engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 81000 mi US $1100 |
OBD code P0012. Timing chain guide, bank 1, was broken. Replaced bank 1 timing chain guide and chain tensioner. |
| 119000 mi US $550 |
Fuel system problem. |
| 77000 mi US $3000 |
Stuck open injector replaced,plugs replaced(had to buy LISLE broken plug remover tool kit $80)plugs were Autolite H15 for $12 each, injector was $40)replaced vct cam sensors at $20.May have to replace cam phaser. Stuck open #1 injector caused hydrolock on #1 cylinder. Bent rod. Replacing rod and piston,rings,bearings etc. Cost $3000.00. It sucks but is better than a car payment. Kid cranked and moved vehicle while parents out of town. oh well. |
| 79000 mi | Light came on after major engine repair. Found loose wire. Repaired same, reset but after driving a few days, light back on. |
| 87200 mi US $50 |
Mechanic routed CHT harness wrong. Wires frayed in three places and damaged quick disconnect plug. After removing alternator and insulating sleeve around manifold I replaced CHT sensor, and CHT harness (after market). Direct wired to harness. |
| 81500 mi US $500 |
Caused by earlier problem of leaking injector/thrown rod. Codes P0171 bank one too lean, P0304 cylinder 4 misfire, P0204 injector open cylinder 4, P0420 catalyst system below threshold bank 1. |
| 64000 mi | Loud knocking sound at start up, appears to be cam phasors, however dealer can't replicate and warranty will not cover a intermitent knock. |
| 81000 mi US $250 |
Throttle body cracked. |
| 80000 mi US $700 |
Coil and plug changes and fuel rail cleaned |
| 98000 mi US $550 |
Since the extended warrenty covered all but $500 wear and tear (plugs oil filter etc.) they never gave me a clear idea of what went wrong. But the total bill was close to $3000. |
2005 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 80000 mi US $1250 |
Passenger side catalytic converter clogged shut |
| 42000 mi | I bad fuel injector covered under Ford ESP |
| 67000 mi US $500 |
spark plugs and coil caused check engine light to come on |
| 93000 mi US $350 |
oil leak repair |
| 113000 mi US $593 |
changed plugs earlier than expected changed coil boots |
| 21568 mi | Cam phasers replaced on engine. Warranty repair. |
| 40000 mi | Truck always seems to be low on oil since the last cam phaser replacement. Adding about 1/2 quart per month it seems. |
| 52000 mi | Ticking noise again from engine. Thought it was cam phasers again. Dealer mechanic sez lifters are making the noise this time. No warranty coverage. Would be a $1400 repair. |
| 60000 mi | Switched to 10W-30 oil from 5W-20 to quiet the lifter rattles. It helped a little. |
| 65726 mi | Truck is now regularly consuming at least one quart of oil per month. |
| 68269 mi US $3600 |
Camshaft bearings failed and plugged hydraulic valve ports for cam chain tensioner. Engine requires complete rebuild and new cylinder heads (cam bearings are unrepairable). Replaced engine with a used one from the wreckers. |
| 75000 mi US $1400 |
missing at WOT, vibration at all speeds, rpl. spark plugs, 1 coil, new fuel pump |
| 181000 mi US $300 |
spark plugs were broken in half on those bad model years... it been corrected.. it is only problem we had with this vehicle |
| 158000 mi US $600 |
Fan clutch |
| 85500 mi | Main computer was removed and replaced. |
| 99000 mi US $353 |
Engine would not start. A fuel control module under the spare tire had to be replaced. |
| 106000 mi US $2533 |
Remove and replace exhaust manifold |
| 67300 mi US $100 |
camshaft phasers |
| 123000 mi US $750 |
A couple of new coils/plugs needed to fix rough idle issue. |
| 167000 mi US $12 |
There is an oil leak, not sure if it is rear main seal or something more minor. I added a bottle of Lucas oil additive to see if that will stop or slow leak. |
| 189000 mi US $125 |
Replaced plugs and coils |
| 196000 mi US $100 |
Noisy idlers pulley. Replaced pully. |
| 70000 mi US $311 |
#4 injector wire chewed by rodent?! Doubtful as no other signs of rodents anywhere else in vehicle or other family vehicle. What can one do? |
| 94000 mi US $391 |
Fuel pump control module failed on the highway without warning. Required tow to dealer and one full business day to repair. |
| 106000 mi US $2700 |
Cam phasers,timing chains,timing gears,hydraulic chain tensioners cam solenoids |
| 98000 mi US $20 |
Camshaft Positioning Sensor replaced |
| 118000 mi US $900 |
stuck spark plugs 5 of them. |
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