2008 Ford Expedition Ford Expedition 2008

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2008 Ford Expedition repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (11%)

Chart based on 72 repairs.
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2008 Ford Expedition engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

33000 mi Interior components of one catalytic converter came loose, causing noise and engine performance problems. 
56000 mi Worn pulley under serpentine belt -- repaired under powertrain warranty. 
64000 mi

US $100
exhaust manifold gasket leaking. tech broke off stud and complete motor had to be removed for repairs. enigne is now down on power and has abnormal odor 

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2008 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

105000 mi

US $1535
Replace spark plugs (include retrieving 7 out of 8 broken plug heads), replace #4 coil, replace cooling system hose assy, flush and refill cooling system, perform routine oil/filter change 
69500 mi

US $65
Engine whine. Serpentine idler pulley bearings worn. 
81000 mi

US $564
Ticking sound on engine start. Sound gone after warm up. Exhaust leak. Rear cylinder exhaust manifold warped beyond limits. Passenger side. Replaced with non OME part. Replaced stud bolts as well. 
130000 mi

US $395
had three coil pack replaced 
85000 mi

US $105
Transmission slipping and shifting hard. 

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2008 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

88000 mi

US $1100
Left bank phaser and solenoid 
18600 mi Replaced environmental control ECU 
71000 mi

US $1700
Replaced 3 belt pulleys to resolve engine whine. 
51000 mi

US $300
Engine cam position sensor connector ends not fitting securely. R/R cam posiitons connector, clear codes, perform wiggle test on connector. 
73600 mi

US $150
RR bank 2 camshaft cam position sensor. 2nd time. 
73000 mi

US $219
Coil failed on cylinder 7 and needed to be replaced. 

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2008 Ford Expedition Engine Problems

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