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 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 9 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

52500 mi Power-deploy running boards fail to retract. Were disassembled and lubricated. 
72000 mi

US $25
Power deploy running boards do not open and shut properly, again. 
50000 mi

US $15
Power deploy running boards acting up again. Cleaned and lubed joints as good as possible. Pivot points cannot be disassembled for cleaning or lubing, unfortunately. 
91000 mi

US $26
Power deploy running boards have stopped working. No amount of lubrication or cleaning that can reasonably be applied is effective in making them work. I plan to replace them with non-moving running boards. 

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2008 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

75200 mi

US $700
Driver side power seat track was popping when it would adjust from memory. 
62000 mi

US $140
fog/driving light housing replaced due to cracking, fifth time problem has occurred, no visable signs of any surface damage. 

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2008 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

25420 mi Addressed the following complains: - Transmission not shifting smooth when cold (PCM programming) - Driver seat rail squeaking (tightened all bolts) - Front Bumper rattling on bad road (fixed bolts) - Evaluated oxidation problem (referred to body shop 
44500 mi

US $700
Drivers seat froze and would not move forward or backward 

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2008 Ford Expedition Other Problems

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