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Ford Expedition repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 898 repairs.
Ford Expedition engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 269 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2020 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 22320 mi | Issue with the fuel tank. When filling up it always clicks off like it is full. Super annoying. They have tried to fix three times and still isn’t fixed. |
2018 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.
turbocharged 400hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 3000 mi | I believe it was an issue with the turbo wastegate, but don't remember exactly. |
2018 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.
turbocharged 375hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 92000 mi US $150 |
Variable valve gears replaced under extended warranty |
| 103000 mi US $250 |
Studdering and catalytic converter code diagnosed. Replaced cats as DIY. |
2018 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 56145 mi US $750 |
FSA for reprogramming PCM due to cam phaser issues |
2018 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| 94860 mi C $279 |
Powertrain Control Module Reprogram for Cam Phaser Rattle |
| 103540 mi C $1500 |
CEL came on and turns out bank 2 converter was bad. Replaced with a new one. |
2017 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 118000 mi US $300 |
Head gasket leaking coolant into cylinder. Dealer replaced under extended warranty. Turbo recirc valve failed. Replaced by dealer. |
| 139000 mi | Engine threw OBD Codes P0019 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Bank 2 Sensor Band and P0029 -Low Boost. I power cycled the exhaust VCT solenoid several times to try and clear it up. The code has not reappeared, but it initially occurred while towing and I haven't towed again yet. |
| 145191 mi US $240 |
Coolant low. Left with dealer for diagnosis. Dealer pressure tested coolant system and said that water pump and degas bottle hose were leaking. Turbo manifold leaking on driver side. Engine is throwing codes, but only while towing for extended periods. P0019 - Cam/Crankshaft Position Correlation Sensor B - Bank 2 (Driver's side exhaust) P0299 Turbo Underboost Condition I suspect timing chain, as a rattling sound is now emanating from the head on that cylinder bank head. Dealership tech suggested oil is thinning while towing. But the head noise suggests that more is going on, even if oil is a contributing factor. I tried cycling the VCT solenoid, but it did not fix the issue. |
2017 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 57000 mi US $100 |
Failing throttle body |
2017 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 90000 mi US $200 |
B1s1 o2 sensor replaced |
2013 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 45000 mi US $75 |
Replaced oil sensor because it was leaking oil. Was covered under vehicle warranty. |
2011 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.
310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 24906 mi | During MPI, dealer noticed heater hose clamp failed (not noticed by me), replaced hosed, topped off coolant. No cost - warranty. |
2011 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 124000 mi $210 |
last year ( 2021 ) i heard ticking noises coming from the engine so i popped the passenger side cover and found bad roller followers so i changed all of them with updated followers from ford it was easy job but you need special tool to press the valve spring , ticking is gone |
2011 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 153000 mi US $750 |
Coils and plugs |
| 171000 mi US $1200 |
Replace cam phasers |
| 157480 mi C $1200 |
Replaced timing chains and tensioner gaskets. |
2010 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 96000 mi US $420 |
Water was leaking from molded heater hose causing the engine to mis-fire on one cylinder. Dealer replaced hose and flushed system. |
2009 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.
310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 120000 mi | check engine light on, engine hesitates and shakes at idle, sometime stalls. dealer reset/readjusted everything. Problem reoccurred and I decided to get rid of the vehicle. |
2009 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 113460 mi C $500 |
Replaced water pump due to coolant leak. |
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 |
2008 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 130000 mi US $395 |
had three coil pack replaced |
| 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 |
| 85000 mi US $105 |
Transmission slipping and shifting hard. |
| 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. |
| 117000 mi US $115 |
MAF sensor replaced. |
2008 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 71000 mi US $1700 |
Replaced 3 belt pulleys to resolve engine whine. |
| 88000 mi US $1100 |
Left bank phaser and solenoid |
| 18600 mi | Replaced environmental control ECU |
| 128340 mi C $227 |
cranked but would not start, dealer replaced control module relay, problem solved |
| 142600 mi C $221 |
engine cranked but would not start, dealer checked codes, reset computer, problem solved, 2hrs. labor. |
| 152520 mi C $521 |
Replace 2 Ignition coils |
| 152520 mi C $485 |
Blown out spark plug, replaced all plugs and 1 ign. coil |
| 73000 mi US $219 |
Coil failed on cylinder 7 and needed to be replaced. |
| 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. |
2007 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 78000 mi US $80 |
Due to two piece spark plug design, the bottom but of the spark plug gets stuck and breaks off. Used special tool to remove three broken spark plugs. |
| 90000 mi US $300 |
Fuel delivery system |
| 97100 mi US $300 |
VCT solenoid and valve cover gasket replaced |
| 105800 mi US $150 |
Evap purge valve failed. Replaced gas cap evap purge valve as well as evap vent valve as recommended by specialists. |
| 106000 mi US $650 |
Passenger side exhaust manifold replaced. Improper design led to warping of the manifold and snapping the manifold bolts. Manifold, gasket and updated stainless bolts. Upper, lower, left and right o2 sensors. |
| 100000 mi US $350 |
Fuel line disconnected from the fuel filter. Upon examination it was attached with a zip tie rather than the OEM clamp Plastic part on coolant line failed resulting in coolant spill in engine bay |
| 113000 mi US $450 |
Had rust in two cylinders but was diagnosed on two separate occasions. |
| 120000 mi US $4566 |
Replacement of spark plugs and ignition coil |
| 124000 mi US $650 |
Coolant leak due to clamp failure. Clamp failure was due to improper clamp installed at a different repair shop approximately 3 year ago. |
| 137000 mi US $1000 |
Camshaft bearing went bad and so did a rocker arm, had to replace both camshaft bearing |
| 99000 mi US $920 |
Replaced failed fuel pump. Had to tow truck to shop. |
| 108000 mi US $500 |
Spark Plugs |
| 133700 mi US $2800 |
Radiator leaking at transmission coolant lines and other places. Radiator replaced. |
| 152000 mi US $1600 |
New fuel pump needed |
| 142600 mi C $1000 |
Replaced throttle body assembly due to rough idling (chugging) Throttle body assembly did not solve poor idle. Variable Cam Timing (VCT) solenoids replaced |
| 142600 mi | Engine seizure |
2007 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 83000 mi US $1200 |
no start replaced fuel pump and spark plugs |
| 139900 mi US $600 |
Replaced 1 ignition coil |
| 124000 mi US $380 |
sputter when maintaining speed. smell fuel. |
| 81500 mi | Cylinder #4 misfire CEL past 1 month from failed coil packs and/or spark plugs gone bad. Misfire CEL identified by scanning diagnostic tool. I've decided to just replace all 8 coil packs & spark plugs at the same time. |
| 98000 mi US $670 |
replace coil on one cylinder not firing |
| 158000 mi US $980 |
Coil on Cylinder #5 failed. Check on all other coils revealed three other potential problematic. Chose to replace all eight coils duel to mileage. Also had front brake pads replaced. |
| 141800 mi US $350 |
Replaced Front evap valve (leaks). |
| 156500 mi US $200 |
Squirrel gnawing damage to ignition wiring; some wires were replaced. [rodent] |
| 171913 mi US $345 |
Replace exhaust manifold, passenger side. |
| 174415 mi US $700 |
Replaced starter system |
2007 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 130000 mi US $340 |
Whining sound from engine compartment rising and falling in pitch in step with RPM's. Shop replaced serpentine belt, pulley, idler, Tensioner (?). |
| 33000 mi | Transmission reflashed to fix 2-1 gear downshifting issue. |
| 59500 mi US $200 |
Developed a miss and check engine light. Turned out to be bad coil pack on # 5 cylinder. |
| 92300 mi US $1700 |
oil leaks. replaced 1) valve cover gasket 2) oil pan gasket 3) oil filter gasket |
| 146000 mi US $288 |
replaced belt tensioner |
| 154000 mi US $290 |
replace oil dipstick tube - rusted |
| 196000 mi US $500 |
replace coil wires |
| 84000 mi US $1800 |
Serpentine belt cracked and replaced. Corroded wire noted when spark plugs were replaced causing misfire on cylinder number 4. Wire replaced. |
| 128000 mi US $950 |
Fuel pump replacement. Mechanic saved the part to show it had overheated and started to melt. |
| 115000 mi US $200 |
Check engine light came on. 1st trip to repair-no trouble found. Check engine light on again. miss detected upon light acceleration. Code showed misfire. replaced #2 coil pack. checks ok now. |
| 120000 mi US $450 |
Significant oil leak. Found defective oil cooler, replaced. |
| 128000 mi US $500 |
engine misfired intermittently upon light acceleration around 40 mph. Shop diagnosed multiple coil packs defective. Replaced all coil packs. |
| 90000 mi US $1100 |
Replace failed fuel pump |
2006 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 145000 mi | Cleaned throttle body. Had engine go into limp mode, wrench light was on. |
| 153000 mi US $850 |
car stalled on road. Towed to shop. Diagnosed as fuel pump in tank. Had to be drained also. Paid for refilling. |
| 106000 mi US $1400 |
Oil pressure was low from weak oil pump and tensioners were bad. Timing chain broke so replaced all parts and cam phaser |
| 117000 mi | Car through similar code to problem before. Next step would be changing oil pump and both cam phasers |
| 215000 mi US $600 |
Catalytic converter |
| 139000 mi | Ran into the unknown to me but big problem of the spark plug issue. Price to fix was to range between $500 and $5000. We Traded it off for a Sienna |
| 115000 mi US $8200 |
variable cam issues took to Dealer they said that they thought the camshaft/camshaft seals may have had damage would have to take engine apart to see IF that was problem 600-1000$ then if it was the problem 7500$ engine replacement. |
| 76000 mi US $680 |
Engine was misfiring under load. Had the plugs and one coil replaced. High cost due to plugs breaking off in head (known issue with 5.4l). Problem solved. |
| 101000 mi US $3500 |
Ford broken sparkplugs from 100,000 mile tune up. Recommend doing research prior to changing plugs. $300 job cost over $3500. |
2006 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 62000 mi US $500 |
Fuel pump driver module corroded. Part replaced. |
| 120000 mi US $1000 |
Hard or failed start when temperature below 30 degrees. No fuel pressure at rail. Replaced fuel rail sensor and fuel filter. Problem persists. |
| 44000 mi US $100 |
Replaced fuel filter, airfilter, seat air filters, and PCV tube. Performed myself. I perform oil changes every 3k. |
| 46000 mi US $600 |
Bad coil on plug, replaced coil on plug, all 7 COP boots and all plugs. Shop performed work, it was cold and not much time. |
| 140000 mi US $385 |
Replaced bad drivers side catalytic converter, which was causing a P9040 emissions code and Check Engine Light. |
| 165000 mi US $671 |
Loud ticking noise coming from the engine. Check engine light came on. Spark plug on #1 cylinder had backed out enough to blow-by and cook the coil pack. |
| 130300 mi US $250 |
stalling out, possible VCT. The VCT and phaser had been repaired <2yrs ago. They changed oil and light went off. Stalled again the next day, can limp along ok but suggested repair will be $2K-$4k. |
| 132000 mi | same issue as before with VCT and stalling. |
| 108500 mi C $120 |
cam sensor |
| 104000 mi US $700 |
Had a tune-up and fuel injection treatment done. Just plugs and fuel treatment. |
| 195000 mi US $900 |
Replaced timing chain, chain tensioners, cam phasers, VCT solenoids and valve cover gaskets. Common problem for these engines. Poor design and 12 hours to repair. |
| 125000 mi US $63 |
#5 and 6 cylinders miss-fire, replaced plugs and coils. |
| 138000 mi US $45 |
replaced #3 coil pack. |
| 100000 mi US $100 |
catalytic converter (right bank)plugged and kept optimal performance in bad shape. I removed it, and replaced it and that solved the problem. |
2006 Ford Expedition 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 61300 mi US $550 |
Radiator leak. Replaced radiator |
2005 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 80000 mi US $700 |
Coil and plug changes and fuel rail cleaned |
2005 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 118000 mi US $900 |
stuck spark plugs 5 of them. |
| 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. |
| 42000 mi | I bad fuel injector covered under Ford ESP |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 93000 mi US $350 |
oil leak repair |
| 113000 mi US $593 |
changed plugs earlier than expected changed coil boots |
| 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. |
| 98000 mi US $20 |
Camshaft Positioning Sensor replaced |
| 67000 mi US $500 |
spark plugs and coil caused check engine light to come on |
| 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 |
| 106000 mi US $2700 |
Cam phasers,timing chains,timing gears,hydraulic chain tensioners cam solenoids |
| 80000 mi US $1250 |
Passenger side catalytic converter clogged shut |
| 75000 mi US $1400 |
missing at WOT, vibration at all speeds, rpl. spark plugs, 1 coil, new fuel pump |
| 158000 mi US $600 |
Fan clutch |
2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 241000 mi US $993 |
Spark plug, threads, and ignition coil separated from the head. |
| 46000 mi US $300 |
Two coil packs went bad. Mechanic said root cause was using wrong type of oil (5w30 used versus 5w20 specified by Ford). Wrong oil caused excessive oil consumption, fouling spark plugs, thus causing coil packs to fail. |
2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 135000 mi | EGR sensor valve was replaced |
| 116000 mi US $225 |
replace thermostat |
| 170000 mi | Wheezing sound coming from the intake. |
| 55300 mi US $270 |
replace rear blend door motor |
| 89000 mi US $160 |
Check engine light (replaced O2 sensor) and poor performance. |
| 95800 mi US $20 |
exhaust pipe gasket failed. successfully replaced |
| 132400 mi US $45 |
Replaced tensioner pulley. |
| 150600 mi US $850 |
Replaced coil packs, spark plugs & fuel filter |
| 167000 mi US $50 |
EGR valve |
| 169000 mi US $100 |
Cam position sensor |
| 114300 mi US $200 |
Had to replace coil and spark plug (113,770 miles). |
| 114500 mi US $198 |
Spark plug coil and spark plug. |
| 155500 mi US $5 |
Rubber vacuum hose connector was rotted, causing a vacuum leak and warning light for lean fuel mixture. |
2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 131000 mi US $95 |
ingition coil |
| 1545000 mi US $84 |
Replaced the IAC Valve. |
2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 131000 mi US $275 |
Replaced oil filter hosing gasket |
| 214000 mi US $280 |
Oil leak. Oil filter adapter gasket replaced |
2003 Ford Expedition
Engine not specified
| 95000 mi US $1500 |
Radiator Leak - replaced Other maintenance was routine. |
| 81000 mi US $350 |
Vacuum system hose had a leak, plus replaced fuel filter. |
| 125000 mi | Ignition coil number 4 replaced Engine Knocking,oil leak, need to replace oil pan/oil filter housing-gasket |
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 126000 mi US $300 |
coolant valve looked. It's sitting over the top of cylinder coil which had to be replaced as well. |
| 283000 mi US $1049 |
Replaced fuel pump and filter |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 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. |
| 152700 mi | Throttle would stick on. Likely due to sub zero temperature. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 138000 mi US $974 |
Replace Intake Manifold and heater diverter valve |
| 138000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced shorted wire harness and O2 sensor |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 104000 mi US $600 |
hard starting after warm engine. Replaced fuel pump. problem solved |
| 116000 mi US $3800 |
Blown head gasket |
| 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. |
| 176460 mi C $750 |
Installed vacuum lines and reservoir. Bill included actuator installed earlier. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 150000 mi US $100 |
Replaced thermostat |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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
| 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! |
| 86000 mi US $800 |
emissions sensor broke. Small part to fix but entails taking engine apart to reach it... |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2002 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 94240 mi C $75 |
Thermostat replacement, including new coolant. I bought this vehicle knowing that the thermostat would need to be replaced. |
| 95540 mi C $53 |
Coil On Plug (COP) for Cylinder #8. |
| 104648 mi C $53 |
Coil On Plug (COP) for Cylinder #7 |
| 169880 mi C $200 |
Replaced #2 and #6 ignition coils due to misfire. |
| 172360 mi C $180 |
Radiator replaced. |
| 158000 mi US $1000 |
running very rough at idle cel on reporting 10 codes kept burrning out relay in fuse box passgr side finally melted mother board rr it $385 took it down to 2 codes p0171 p0175 rr maf sensor $106 down to 1 code p0171 rr plugs,hafs,ect no help changed egr,vacuum lines,pcv,still says bank 1 to lean will have to pay $130 for diagnostics i guess |
| 128000 mi US $300 |
Radiator had a small leak on the lower drivers side end tank where the aluminum/plastic is bonded. Due to the mileage, water pump, fan clutch, upper and lower hoses, tstat and cap were also replaced. Total cost for parts was less than $300 |
| 186000 mi US $60 |
Replace coil on plug coil packs |
2002 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 153000 mi | Check Engine Light. Replaced gas cap and reset at Advance Auto Parts and light stayed off. |
2002 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 91853 mi US $693 |
Check Engine light - misfire cylinder #4. Needed new coil pack. Replaced coil pack and got 100,000 service |
2001 Ford Expedition
Engine not specified
| 99000 mi US $1000 |
Replace rusted exhaust manifolds |
2001 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 93000 mi US $165 |
anti-theft would not clear, could not start the suv. ECM repaired. |
| 106000 mi US $174 |
engine would stop at traffic signal or in traffic. Wouldn't start intermittently. A $31 relay was replaced. |
| 73000 mi US $500 |
Leaking coolant at intake manifold. Spark plugs replaced. Thermostat replaced. O2 sensor replaced |
2001 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 151000 mi US $175 |
Engine blew the spark plug out of it. Broke the coil and couldn't find the spark plug. Then it did it again 3 days later. Found it was a common problem with 5 vehicles and 3 types of engines with Fords. Replace with heli-coil and seems to be working. |
| 43300 mi US $168 |
Engine started idling rough with loss of power on takeoff. Smell of fuel present and check engine light activated. Cyl #4 coil was arcing to engine block. Replaced coil and plug. |
| 84940 mi €200 |
Fuel pump |
| 226000 mi US $30 |
Car wouldn't shift past 2nd gear and engine RPM at idle was in excess of 1500. Replaced throttle position sensor (TPS). |
2000 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 158230 mi US $5700 |
Replaced engine with factory short-block. Spark plug was sucked into cylinder, destroyed one head. Due to cost of replacing only the head, decided to install new short-block from Ford. Engine OK until spark plug failed. |
| 265400 mi US $183 |
Truck would not idle. Replaced IAC valve and cleaned throttle body. Valve cost $80 |
| 316383 mi US $2364 |
Cracked plastic intake manifold, causing coolant to leak. Replaced manifold, along with defective ignition coil. Misc. repairs included replacing spark plugs, and flushing all fluids. |
| 336000 mi US $900 |
Fuel pump failure. Removed fuel tank from vehicle, installed new fuel pump and filter. Motorcraft parts. Seems to happen at ten year intervals. |
| 126500 mi US $1600 |
Fuel pump failed/replaced. Throttle body/fuel injectors cleaned. |
| 133000 mi US $235 |
wet ignition coils due to cracked rubber boots covering them. applied silicone gel to repel water, rather than replacing boots at $1100. |
| 153000 mi US $500 |
Manifold btw radiator and engine was leaking. Coolant in one cylinder. |
2000 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 278000 mi US $700 |
Gasket leak with header. |
| 91000 mi US $100 |
Misfire, had to replace all 8 COP ignition coils. runs great now. |
| 92000 mi US $200 |
Continuous problem with COP's intermittant misfire. I replaced the COP a second time and they seem to be a bit better quality than the last set I had. They work great. |
| 37000 mi US $200 |
Engine light came on. Engine running VERY rough with hard accelleration. ran ok if not "pushing" hard. Diagnostic showed cylinder #8 misfire. Dealer replaced coilwire. vehicle ran better (for a while). Problem has recurred now |
| 40000 mi US $1200 |
Original "missing" problem when accelerating was addressed (coil wire). |
| 45000 mi US $1400 |
Running rough while engine "cold". "check engine" light came on. Noted low engine noise. per dealer, manufacturer provided partial coverage for repairs. Replace variable timing device, cat converter, & coil wire X 2 |
| 209700 mi US $875 |
Heater core needs to be replaced. |
2000 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 93000 mi US $1250 |
Car cabin started smelling like engine coolant really bad. Inside windows fogged up when driving. Car started leaking coolant. Heater core went bad. 8 hours labor. |
| 95000 mi | Rear heater core cracked. Replaced. Idle control valve was bad. Car would idle below 500 rpms and the vehicle would shake. |
| 216000 mi US $340 |
A/C blowing out antifreeze fumes, antifreeze leak. Had to replace radiator, thermostat and antifreeze. Working properly now. |
2000 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 67000 mi US $300 |
Vehicle running very rough, ignition coils suspected. Had previously replaced all coils about a year ago. |
1999 Ford Expedition
Engine not specified
| 225000 mi US $750 |
Blown Head gasket, and mulitple oil leaks. |
| 176000 mi US $1415 |
Rod and main bearings replaced. |
1999 Ford Expedition 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 135000 mi US $330 |
Shorted spark plug coil. Had to be replaced. |
| 147000 mi US $275 |
emissions system hose problem |
1999 Ford Expedition 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 198000 mi US $68 |
VEHICLE WOULDN'T SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR, CEL. WIRING HARNESS REPLACED AND TWO SENSORS |
| 229000 mi US $80 |
REPLACED WATER PUMP REPLACED INTAKE GASKET |
| 152700 mi US $800 |
Passenger side exhaust manifold was rusted through and was replaced |
| 144000 mi US $760 |
5.4 L engine. Rear-most spark plug blew out. R&R plug, ignition coil, intake gasket, coolant, manifold, machine work. |
| 145000 mi US $654 |
Faulty mass air flow sensor cause the Check Engine Light to come on. Sensor was removed and replaced. |
| 149000 mi US $1600 |
Rough idle and rough driving. Replaced #7 coil and spark plug. |
| 150000 mi US $88 |
Vacuum hose leak caused Check Engine light to come on. Hose replaced. |
| 161000 mi | Spark plug blew out. Repaired threads in cylinder head and replaced #3 spark plug |
| 184500 mi US $850 |
Engine coolant low, replaced leaking intake gaskets |
1998 Ford Expedition
Engine not specified
| 185000 mi US $60 |
number 1 Spark plug came out. |
1998 Ford Expedition 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 157700 mi US $55 |
Engine hesitation under mild load at low rpm. Changed out #4 COP & cleaned MAF sensor, but problem still remains. No MIL light coming on. |
| 159400 mi US $50 |
Engine had been missing but did not throw a Check Engine Light. Hooked up OBD2 scanner found cyl.#1 misfired previously. Changed the COP (coil-on-plug) and now engine runs smooth again. |
| 162300 mi US $250 |
Spark Plug in cylinder #7 blew out of the head. Mechanic used plug thread repair kit to fix the problem. |
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