2003 Ford Expedition Problems and Repair Histories
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Ford Expedition Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Ford Expedition | 26 Expeditions, 7.8 months of data per Expedition, average 125500 miles83 |
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2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Expedition in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 145000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 148000 | 400 | Auxiliary heater hose came loose from fitting. Freak problem. pinion seal on rear end leaking. Dealer replaced seal |
| Dec | 2011 | 160000 | 1200 | Replaced the alternator, alternator wiring harness, and 1 coil. In this repair, the alternator wiring harness rubbed on something and shorted out, causing damage to the alternator and one coil. |
| Mar | 2012 | 165000 | 300 | replaced 2 more coils |
| May | 2012 | 165000 | 0 | ball joints needed replacing when traded |
| Ford Expedition in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 117000 | 1650 | A/C was not cooling properly, front and rear, Compressor was leaking, and rear AC expansion valve was not working - replaced both- refridgerant removed and replaced. Two years prior Firestone advised alternator needed replacing, 2nd opinion could not confirm. Lately the message center flashed "Check Electrical System." Sudden flashes and warnings occurred, shifted poorly, radio quit alternator replaced |
| Ford Expedition in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 215000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 283000 | 1049 | Replaced fuel pump and filter |
| Mar | 2013 | 290000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Expedition in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 125000 | 0 | Ignition coil number 4 replaced Engine Knocking,oil leak, need to replace oil pan/oil filter housing-gasket |
| Ford Expedition in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2005 | 900 | Replace clogged expansion valve on rear AC, install new cycle switch to prevent freezing up | |
| Sep | 2005 | 200 | Replace bad speed sensor on transmission | |
| Apr | 2006 | 400 | Replace bad coil on plug | |
| Aug | 2006 | 900 | Replace bad coil on plug, new coil on plug insulators, replace spark plugs | |
| Nov | 2006 | 400 | Replace faulty blend door motor on rear AC | |
| Ford Expedition in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 157000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 159000 | 860 | AC compressor went out. Had to purchase new one. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Expedition in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 104000 | 700 | Misfire due to two individual ignition coils malfunctioning - two ignition coils replaced |
| Dec | 2011 | 113000 | 477 | Driver Window Regulator |
| Mar | 2013 | 121000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Expedition in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 200 | Replaced A/C freon, don't remember exact cost | |
| Mar | 2010 | 124500 | 430 | Replaced window regulator on rear passenger window. |
| Mar | 2011 | 137000 | 430 | Power window for rear driver came unglued and wouldn't go back up. |
| Apr | 2011 | 138000 | 800 | AC stopped blowing cold air, dehydrator valve had failed causing water to leak into the AC system and rust out the compressor and valves. Whole ac system had to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 140000 | 0 | Brake fluid was dirty so it was replaced, center brake light had gone out and was replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 141000 | 3400 | Head gasket leaking, replaced all internal engine gaskets, timing chain, and machined valves. |
| Aug | 2011 | 143000 | 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. |
| Oct | 2011 | 143000 | 0 | leaking oil from gaskets, dealer replaced headgasket under warranty from previous work |
| Sep | 2012 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Expedition in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 115000 | 120 | Replaced brake pads front and rear |
| Apr | 2010 | 126000 | 300 | coolant valve looked. It's sitting over the top of cylinder coil which had to be replaced as well. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Expedition in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 99000 | 500 | Boot trim around the front driver and passeger doors peeled and needs to be replaced |
| Ford Expedition in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 104000 | 248 | Oil pressure gauge on the dash dropped to nothing. Mechanic replaced the oil pressure sensor and verified with that pressure was there. |
| Sep | 2012 | 111000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 116000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Expedition in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 89000 | 210 | Remove and replace Blender Motor |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Expedition in Poland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 106640 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 121500 | 80 | Replacment of the bearing of the drivebelt tension roll. |
| Apr | 2013 | 124620 | 250 | both tie-rod ends replaced then laser geometry set (prices calculated from PLN to USD: 100 USD for parts (including postal delivery service), 60 USD for replacement, 35 USD for geometry calculated from PLN to USD is about 60 USD for everything : bar itself, postal delivery and replacement |
| Ford Expedition in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 102000 | 800 | Intake manifold cracked |
| Mar | 2013 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Expedition in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 69000 | 100 | Seat heater tripping off in a few seconds after activation. Extensive bulletin(s) from Ford on this...well known design problem, but Ford still proudly lets the vehicle owner pay for the repair/module replacement. |
| Mar | 2012 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Expedition in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 95000 | 550 | Driver's side window screeches and squeals when motoring down. Rear AC unit had loud clunking noise from unit. |
| Jun | 2009 | 97000 | 400 | Car quit 7 times on trip home from vacation. Replaced crank sensor, but problem occurred 1 week later |
| Jul | 2009 | 97000 | 0 | Sold car because could not get stalling problem fixed. |
| Ford Expedition in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 181000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 185700 | 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. |
| Jan | 2013 | 196700 | 0 | After alternator failed and replaced with new one the charging system has been tested and is working properly. However, I've been unable to clear the Check Engine Light. |
| Mar | 2013 | 200000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Expedition in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 180000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 189000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2012 | 198000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Expedition in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 87000 | 45 | Replaced driver door sensor that senses when door opens and turns on dome light. |
| Nov | 2012 | 88000 | 27 | Passenger door ajar sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Expedition in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 81000 | 349 | New tires were needed, also cracking on the leather seats bottom needed replacement. Engine running well. Vacuum system hose had a leak, plus replaced fuel filter. |
| Sep | 2011 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Expedition in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 95000 | 1500 | Radiator Leak - replaced Other maintenance was routine. Drive Door sensor broke - replaced |
| Ford Expedition in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 112000 | 80 | replaced coil-on-plug #6 |
| Jun | 2012 | 137000 | 1100 | 4 struts replace.....Transmission/fluid 12 qt |
| Dec | 2012 | 138000 | 450 | alternator replacement |
| Mar | 2013 | 138000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Expedition in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 115000 | 0 | Rear A/C blower "clicks" when turned on, also had to recharge A/C system with refridgerant. |
| Oct | 2010 | 118000 | 50 | Any time air conditioning was turned on a "click" noise came from the rear core about every second. Traced problem to be an air flap accuator. replaced part, kind of a bear to get to, and everything is running smooth. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Expedition in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 104000 | 600 | hard starting after warm engine. Replaced fuel pump. problem solved |
| Nov | 2012 | 114500 | 250 | Front drive shaft seal leaking. Replaced seal. Rear differential chattered. Rear gear oil changed. |
| Apr | 2013 | 116000 | 3800 | Blown head gasket |
| Ford Expedition in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 140120 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 149760 | 450 | Seized brake caliper. |
| Feb | 2011 | 155000 | 0 | ABS computer module failed. Replaced part with one from wrecker. Dealer re-programmed the new module. |
| Apr | 2011 | 160580 | 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. |
| Jul | 2011 | 172360 | 450 | 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. Intermittent problems with the ABS control module. The dealer has replaced it three times in the last three months. Highly unlikely that four modules (including the original) could fail in this time. Turned out to be a bad pin in wire. |
| Aug | 2011 | 177960 | 750 | Installed vacuum lines and reservoir. Bill included actuator installed earlier. |
| Mar | 2012 | 209560 | 450 | Replaced starter. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Expedition in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 46000 | 650 | Sudden brake failure due to rusted-out brake line. |
| May | 2010 | 48000 | 500 | Front wheel bearing, vehicle is 4WD so repair part was an expensive unit. |
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Expedition in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 152000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 154000 | 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 |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Expedition in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 950 | Replaced transmission. It was my fault, I towed a heavy trailer about 400 miles without switching the overdrive off. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Expedition in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 264 | Replaced O2 sensor 3 times, check for leaks, cleaned Mass Airflow Sensor. Light would come back on. Took it to Ford, 1st trip swore up and down after market sensor was the issue. Light came on, 2 more trips to ford and it was a wire issue | |
| Feb | 2012 | 98 | Another lean code came up, this time Mass Airflow sensor was dirty even though it was cleaned a few months ago. | |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Expedition in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 89000 | 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! |
| Oct | 2011 | 89000 | 0 | Belts controlling vents in rear seat and rear of vehicle snapped. |
| Ford Expedition in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 125500 | 150 | ABS & Handbrake light is on. Mechanic traced it down & found that ABS computer didn't get any power. Mechanic run a bypass to battery. |
| Oct | 2011 | 139000 | 400 | Check engine was on because of the gas cap & something else in the engine. |
| Jan | 2012 | 140000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Expedition in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 87700 | 45 | Truck was misfiring and running rough. Ran OBD test, said #2 cylinder was the problem. Replaced coil pack on that cylinder. |
| Apr | 2012 | 107000 | 300 | Driver's side window regulator failed and had to be replaced. |
| May | 2012 | 107000 | 50 | Truck was misfiring and running rough. Ran OBD test, said #3 cylinder was the problem. Replaced coil pack on that cylinder. |
| Feb | 2013 | 110500 | 505 | Replaced left front inner tie rod end. |
| May | 2013 | 111000 | 500 | Hub was making noise, had it replaced. |
| Ford in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 98000 | 250 | Transmission leak. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 58000 | 0 | Noise from the rear axle. Found bad rear axle bearing. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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