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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%)
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- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 898 repairs.
Ford Expedition transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 96 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.
turbocharged 375hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 60000 mi US $150 |
Hub replaced under extended warranty due to failed hub actuator. |
2018 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| 94860 mi C $353 |
Driveline noise only under load in 4 Auto Rear Differential pinion leak Right Front Axel seal leaking Front Differential Pinion Seal Leaking |
2016 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 1052 mi | Software Update for drivetrain clunking when coming to stop |
2011 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.
310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 24906 mi | Advised dealer I believed the 4x4 system was binding when first starting in 4x4-auto. Dealer could not replicate the issue. I have noticed the issue when backing out of driveway and when turning in wet conditions when first starting. |
| 32367 mi | Coming to stop, transmission would seem to be confused and change gears - possibly downshifting to far to fast. Dealer corrected by 110812A (P66) (42) under TSB 11-8-12. Reprogramed PCM & TCM, clear KAM and perform relearn procedure |
2009 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 145000 mi US $620 |
Transmission Lines rusted out and were leaking fluid - they were replaced. |
| 80600 mi C $600 |
4x4 hub failed with rattling noise. Replace with new hub |
2008 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 113000 mi US $850 |
Front differential making massive noise. Differential was rebuilt with new gears and new bearings. RH outboard axle bearing was also replaced. |
2008 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 110000 mi US $1150 |
Replaced front axle seals. |
2007 Ford Expedition
Engine not specified
| 156667 mi US $2100 |
transmission slips badly |
2007 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 111000 mi US $300 |
Trans flush and filter replacement |
| 48980 mi | Front and rear differential pinion seals leaking. Both pinion seals replaced under warranty. |
| 57440 mi | Leaking front axle output seal |
2007 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV, ext.
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 120000 mi US $4566 |
Rear axle had multiple points of fluid leak. Repaired, sealed and replaced fluids |
| 128000 mi US $400 |
Tightened attachments and other fittings of rear axle. |
| 102000 mi US $72 |
Transmission shifter indicator |
| 112000 mi US $500 |
When downshifting transmission would make car jolt, transmission had to be recomputed |
| 87500 mi US $1800 |
vacuum things in front wheels. There was a leak due to seal issues. Part needed to be replaced on both sides |
| 133700 mi US $2800 |
Rear axle seals leaking. |
| 146000 mi US $350 |
Leakage from bulkhead connector. |
| 194000 mi | Replaced valve body |
| 78000 mi US $30 |
IWE solenoid was bad. Replaced |
| 84940 mi | Seal failure in rear differential, losing fluid regularly for 12 months but finally diagnosed. |
2007 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 150100 mi US $3400 |
Torque converter lockup slipping and stuttering. Transmission replaced. |
| 129600 mi US $400 |
Reset shift points to remedy lag when accelerating from a stop. Also changed transmission fluid. |
| 171913 mi US $345 |
Replace seal in rear differential |
2007 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 99000 mi US $120 |
Had to replace drive shaft seal in rear differential |
| 68000 mi US $90 |
Suspected transmission leak. Left with dealer. No leak. Dealer put in dye to test for leak. No trace of dye. Truck leaked 3 weeks later. No trace of dye found. Truck left for 3 days at dealer (usually happens when truck sits). No trace. |
| 84000 mi US $1800 |
Transmission was leaking. Found transmission bulkhead connector leaking. Replaced, changed filter, replaced fluid. |
| 62000 mi US $611 |
replace transfer case rear output seal |
| 105800 mi | replace R Rear Axle Seal;left front axle seal and Rear transfer case seal |
| 111200 mi US $173 |
"Wrench" warning light came on, went into "limp home" mode. Threw code "po61b", mechanic reset code but doesn't know the cause. Transmission flush and fluid change. Nothing else actually done. Has not recurred, running OK now. |
| 139000 mi US $475 |
Transmission shifting improperly. Shifter harness mis-aligned, readjust - This vehicle is SSV, shifter is column mounted, retail vehicle has floor shift. |
| 146000 mi | Intermittent problem: Sometimes 6 speed transmission feels like it won't shift above 4th or 5th gear. Been to 5 different shops, some more than once. Won't do it when mechanic drives it. no one can diagnose or fix it. No codes or dash lights. Decided to get rid of it. |
2006 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 114000 mi US $2800 |
Transmission was slipping, shop replaced worn parts. |
| 32000 mi | Transfer case motor to shift into 4X4 high replaced under warranty |
| 44000 mi US $375 |
Cracked seal & "in-between gasket" replaced. Had been causing overflow from transmission into transfer case. Also degreased transfer case during reassembly. |
| 178000 mi US $1600 |
Transmission had to be rebuilt for the second time. |
| 186000 mi | Transmission had been repaired for a second time but continued not to work properly. |
| 200000 mi | Transmission needed repair |
2005 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 85000 mi US $4500 |
Transmission went out at 85,000 miles. replaced by Crossroads Ford. Also replaced coil packets on two cyclinders. Known problmes Ford wont address. |
| 153000 mi | Car jerking when shifting up or down around 45mph. Waranty work. |
2005 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 121000 mi US $4155 |
Transmission replaced, $3200. |
| 121000 mi | Transfer case failing but not replaced |
| 94700 mi US $1300 |
Clutch pack in rear differential was bad. Replaced clutch pack, rear axle seals and pinion seal. Leaky left front axle seal. Noticed gear oil on ground. Replaced axle seal. |
| 93800 mi US $115 |
Left front axle-broken snap ring caused seal to leak. |
| 111000 mi | Rear differential clutch pack bad AGAIN; repaired 16k miles ago. |
| 118000 mi | Rear differential clutch pack never fixed. |
| 1500 mi | 1) Vehicle shifted eratically between 1st and 2nd gears. Toyota dealer performed transmission computer adjustment. |
| 67000 mi US $4000 |
[transmission] had to be replaced; car just stopped being able to move forward and had to be towed |
| 158000 mi US $600 |
cv joint |
| 64000 mi US $100 |
Replaced LF, RF, & front differential pinion seals under CPO warranty (less $100 deductible). |
| 90200 mi US $759 |
R-Front axle seal $13.00 Total with labor was $759.00 + tax |
| 112000 mi US $409 |
Auxillary transmission cooler lines rusted and were leaking where they join the transmission's radiator -- had to be replaced. |
| 30454 mi | Rear pinion seal on differential is leaking oil. Replaced under warranty. |
| 35811 mi | Cam phasers replaced on engine (again). Replaced leaking front pinion seal. Replaced both leaking front axle seals. Foam seal on air filter housing ripped apart during replacement. All warranty repairs. |
| 43624 mi | Differential fragged. Dealer mechanic claims crappy made-in-China carrier bearings are to blame for Ford's drivetrain problems. Warranty repair. |
| 106000 mi US $2533 |
Remove and replace front U-joint. |
| 105000 mi US $150 |
Bracket holding the rear drive train was defective, only problem ever with this vehicle, but 2nd time this hass been replaced |
2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 89200 mi US $78 |
Minor transmission fluid leak. Cracked plug/cap. |
2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 107260 mi C $450 |
Rear axle seal replacement |
| 134300 mi US $2200 |
Auto would not shift from lower gears to allow vehicle to smoothly accelerate to higher speeds |
| 129500 mi US $435 |
Front pinion seal leak. |
| 101000 mi US $3000 |
Replaced Transmission due to slow Park to First gear shifting. Likely failure in clutch. I do allot of heavy Boat towing, and my truck pulls the boat up my steeper than typical driveway, so It's not too surprising this wore out. Replaced Right Front Hub Assembly. I drove on this bad hub for 60,000 miles while it made a bunch of noise. |
| 116000 mi US $1300 |
replaced failing Ford clutch-based limited slip differential (TSB on this) with an Eaton brand helical limited slip differential |
| 156000 mi US $1800 |
Cracked transfer case Rear of tranmission rebuilt including transfer case switchgear |
| 143400 mi US $1495 |
WIRE BROKEN IN 4wheel DRIVE CONTROL, ANTI SLIP |
| 36580 mi €1200 |
dealer found metal in transmission fluid at routine maintenance, complete transmission repair needed |
| 150000 mi US $200 |
Actuator replacement pretty easy did both front |
| 84000 mi US $250 |
replaced front left wheel hub |
| 109000 mi US $260 |
Line to transmission cooler needed replacement due to corrosion induced leaking |
2004 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 151000 mi US $1246 |
Cooling lines wore against mounting clicks causing 2 leaks. The design of the connectors to the rad were rusted and no way to take apart requiring a rad replacement as well. |
2003 Ford Expedition
Engine not specified
| 58000 mi | Noise from the rear axle. Found bad rear axle bearing. |
| 98000 mi US $250 |
Transmission leak. |
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 148000 mi US $400 |
pinion seal on rear end leaking. Dealer replaced seal |
| 136000 mi | The tranny got stuck in 2nd gear |
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 204000 mi US $30 |
4WD would not fully engage and slip with metallic gear engagement noises. Sounded like hub splines were being stripped. After troubleshooting I determined the 4WD vacuum solenoid on fire wall was defective. Replaced solenoid, now 4WD works. |
| 220900 mi US $300 |
Front 4wd noise. Repair shop replaced vacuum solenoid didn't fix and replaced both 4wd hub actuators. Fix worked temporarily but noise came back. Vacuum leak somewhere which I haven't found yet. Probably have to replace actuators again |
| 185000 mi | Have a clunking noise when going up hill &/or when auto shifting into higher gear. I would say this is going into 3rd gear. |
| 142000 mi US $1382 |
Front differential overhaul |
| 160580 mi C $1100 |
Replaced solenoid for 4x4 engagement in hub. Replaced seals on front drive axel and at drive shaft entry into differential due to small leaks developing. |
| 172360 mi | Replaced seal between transmission and 4x4 transfer case. Replaced actuator in 4x4 hub. Ordered vacuum lines and reservoir to complete air leak repair at later date. |
| 119700 mi US $120 |
Upon changing front rotors, a clicking sound persists in front wheels when in 2wd. Somehow half shafts are not fully withdrawn when in 2wd. Switched to AWD and clicking ceases. Front axle shafts are fully engaged now. |
| 114300 mi US $250 |
Front drive shaft seal leaking. Replaced seal. Rear differential chattered. Rear gear oil changed. |
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 143000 mi US $950 |
Replaced transmission. It was my fault, I towed a heavy trailer about 400 miles without switching the overdrive off. |
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 144000 mi US $170 |
cooling lines from transmission to radiator rusted out and leaked. |
2002 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 91000 mi | Had to replace the tcc solenoid, which I can't locate and I broke another part in the tranny so its really going to cost me. |
| 179800 mi | Drivers-side axle seal replaced. |
2001 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 123000 mi US $2000 |
Transmission shattered. Needed complete replacement of the transmission system, done by family friend. Replaced with proper, heavy duty transmission system. Tried replacing oil pan, etc. and didn't work, so we replaced the whole thing. |
2000 Ford Expedition
Engine not specified
| 131000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced rear differential |
2000 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 140500 mi US $400 |
Rear diff had been leaking for a while. Replaced seal, repacked. Also replaced leaking rear axle seal, and the other axle seal proactively. |
| 164000 mi US $2000 |
replaced the rear differential |
2000 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 174300 mi | Leaking/rusted transmission cooler lines Rusted through transmission filler tube |
1999 Ford Expedition
Engine not specified
| 100000 mi US $800 |
friction clutches in the rear differential required replacement as well as the rear speed sensor was replaced. |
| 127000 mi | Rebuild rear end |
1999 Ford Expedition 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 156000 mi US $138 |
Auto trans shift lever indicator out of alignment. Cable and clip ordered. Shift indicator cable and clip replaced successfully. |
| 166000 mi US $2000 |
Transmission failed |
1998 Ford Expedition 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 153000 mi US $600 |
Transmission cooling lines rusted through and had to be replaced. Transmission drained of fluid - car had to be towed. |
1998 Ford Expedition 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 261000 mi US $1200 |
The rear differential broke and it cost more to fix than it was worth so I donated the car |
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