The Cheap SUV No One Talks About

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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
  • The Best Cheap SUV to Buy for $7,000 or Less, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. The best new and used SUV to buy. Cheap used SUVs worth buying. Is the Ford Expedition worth buying? Should I buy a Ford Expedition? Good new and used SUVs to buy. Should I buy a used Ford Expedition? Ford Expedition reliability. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  4 роки тому +38

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    • @Tsalinger
      @Tsalinger 4 роки тому +2

      You just have all the reasons not to buy a new Bronco. 4cy direct injection, Turbo with a 10spd. Not to mention they tip the scale at 5000lbs.

    • @Thermool
      @Thermool 4 роки тому +2

      If you can get a Nissan Armada first generation for review, that would be appreciated. Those things are everywhere.
      Thx for your work Scotty!

    • @lrivas738
      @lrivas738 4 роки тому +3

      Hey Scotty!! I just bought a 2001 Grand Marquis Ls with only one problem , the wheels make a clacking noise when i make left turns and accelerate , how do i fix it???

    • @ingodwetrust1010
      @ingodwetrust1010 4 роки тому +1

      Scotty , I bought a used 2009 Toyota Sequoia so far I am feeling quite comfortable driving this car ,, Can you please make a video about Toyota Sequoia including the advantages and disadvantages,,?
      Thank you

    • @bjthedjdutchdude1992
      @bjthedjdutchdude1992 4 роки тому +2

      @@lrivas738 your brake rotors are most likely worn.

  • @neilhuntley6201
    @neilhuntley6201 4 роки тому +902

    I thought the best used SUV was a Toyota Celica

  • @dalegribble3684
    @dalegribble3684 4 роки тому +218

    Put a lift kit on the Celica and there will be no need for an suv!

  • @dwheeler016
    @dwheeler016 4 роки тому +85

    Had two of these. The second was we put on over 200k on it. It served us well and excellent for road trips. No issues

    • @Kauffman578
      @Kauffman578 3 роки тому +1

      Why did you get rid of them?

    • @dwheeler016
      @dwheeler016 3 роки тому +2

      @@Kauffman578 After about 4 years I traded the older one in for a new Expo with captions chairs and a fold down disappearing third row seat. It was great for long road trips with the kids. Sold it because the kids are grown and no longer needed a large and gas hungry SUV.

  • @GucciGamerTV
    @GucciGamerTV 4 роки тому +260

    I was 100% expecting him to show a Toyota Highlander.

    • @tf2player943
      @tf2player943 4 роки тому +12

      Or RAV4

    • @Cal94
      @Cal94 4 роки тому +16

      any highlander at 7k around me, is probably super beat to hell
      Edit, i stand corrected, i see a few on kijiji near me that don't look like absolute trash around the same age... Though the 4runner's always appealed more to my tastes regardless.

    • @johnnycanread9978
      @johnnycanread9978 4 роки тому

      @Cars N Stuff To compare the I-Force V-8 to the Ford 8 cylinder is a wash on milage. The 6 banger is another story.

    • @juarezsanchez4428
      @juarezsanchez4428 4 роки тому

      Lol, me too

    • @yamaduta7631
      @yamaduta7631 4 роки тому +1

      I have 2008 highlander .. And dude does not have any problems, it is really powerful comfortable and it's quite fast not saying anything about space i can fit all my classmates in there

  • @hosocat1410
    @hosocat1410 4 роки тому +167

    "Got a big old rear end..." Scotty, you need a pic of a Kardashian to flash up on the screen.

    • @Samuel.C428
      @Samuel.C428 4 роки тому +5

      LMFAO

    • @doncorleon9
      @doncorleon9 4 роки тому +9

      Ford Kardashn.

    • @jv1990
      @jv1990 4 роки тому +3

      He did it on other videos lmao he listens to his viewers.

    • @Idahoguy10157
      @Idahoguy10157 3 роки тому +1

      Or Jennifer Lopez

  • @schneider1966
    @schneider1966 4 роки тому +35

    I paid 6k for my 02 Expedition EB in '08 with 108k miles. Now she has 320k miles and still runs great. Major repairs have been an intake and rear differential only.

    • @katiejon17
      @katiejon17 8 місяців тому

      I know this is an old comment, but we are currently looking at a 2007 Eddie Bower edition, with 190k miles for $6k. We are in the northeast, so rust is *always* a big deal. But if we can get them in decent shape, undercoating is a blessing. I don’t like newer cars. I like to buy older with cash, then drive them for a decade or more. I would be able to buy this SUV, and keep driving it for another decade.

  • @HeyHerdy
    @HeyHerdy 4 роки тому +31

    I would like for scotty to just rank all the cars in the last 20 years on a spreadsheet or something so we can reference it and make a good used car buying choice.

  • @williammcnae8989
    @williammcnae8989 2 роки тому +12

    I bought a 2007 Expedition EL 4x4 with 200,000 miles. It had a perfect CarFax that showed it was serviced every 5,000 miles at the dealership. I drove it for 3 years and gave it to my son with 240,000 miles. It's still going strong. The only issue is both rocker panels rusted out in the Michigan winters.

  • @wesleypayne8060
    @wesleypayne8060 4 роки тому +114

    Other drivers: WHAT IS THAT GUY DOING🤬
    Scotty: **slams on brakes** STOPS ON A DIME😃

  • @michaelwest6757
    @michaelwest6757 4 роки тому +8

    Got a 12 Expedition 2 weeks ago. 50,000 fewer miles, for 13,500, no wrecks, well maintained. Glad you backed up our choice.

  • @guysimoutthere3060
    @guysimoutthere3060 4 роки тому +76

    My family had a 07 Ford Expedition and we bought it used in 2012 at 123,000 miles and we drove it from Nashville Tennessee to Anchorage Alaska in 12 days and it gave us no problems. Just three weeks ago she blew a gasket at 270,000 miles and had no prior problems. Actually sad to see it go, most reliable vehicle we owned.

    • @Kauffman578
      @Kauffman578 3 роки тому +1

      Why did the gasket blew?

    • @number9787
      @number9787 2 роки тому +1

      @@Kauffman578 age

    • @Kauffman578
      @Kauffman578 2 роки тому +1

      How much for fixing the gaskets?

    • @number9787
      @number9787 2 роки тому +2

      @@Kauffman578 couple thousand

  • @yayymeee7171
    @yayymeee7171 3 роки тому +10

    Currently driving the family car since my parents dont use it. Its 2003 with 160k miles. Weve gone to mexico in it for 9 years straight, the drive is 36hrs. Still works great

    • @KLTV2
      @KLTV2 7 місяців тому

      🤯🤯🤯

  • @MoFasterMo
    @MoFasterMo 4 роки тому +33

    I never had a problem with my Ford Expedition (sold), but I prefer My 2002 Ford Excursion Limited with the 7.3

    • @jimmysapien9961
      @jimmysapien9961 4 роки тому +3

      Whoa. Big one

    • @Mr.Pop0
      @Mr.Pop0 4 роки тому

      i imagine you recently got the excursion and didnt endure the gas crisis from a few yrs ago.

    • @MoFasterMo
      @MoFasterMo 4 роки тому +1

      @@Mr.Pop0 It was worse I had 3 dump trucks thru the high dollar diesel years (100 gal tanks)

    • @jonmccormick8683
      @jonmccormick8683 4 роки тому

      The Expedition has the rear hatch while the Excursion has swing doors with a hatchback like glass. 7.3 Diesel will get better mpg and is Fords best diesel. Easier to put a lift on the Excursion with the solid axles.
      Love the rear hatch of the Expedition (glass goes up also). 3v 5.4L like this one has more engine issues compared to the old 2v.

  • @anselmojones4392
    @anselmojones4392 4 роки тому +66

    Thst launch probably took his mpg from 19.5 to like 14

    • @jesusbarajas4840
      @jesusbarajas4840 4 роки тому

      Lol😅

    • @traindad77
      @traindad77 3 роки тому +1

      Ya, not a race car AT ALL. It's great for trips with my 4 kids & 2 dogs.

  • @milsurprifles
    @milsurprifles 4 роки тому +24

    I’ve had two...first one was totaled in a wreck at 157k, bought another, put 178k on it and then sold it to a friend who still uses it for a work truck. Great vehicles in my experience. 👍

    • @cesaroliva5842
      @cesaroliva5842 11 місяців тому

      Like 178k on top of what was on it

  • @brandonbentley4413
    @brandonbentley4413 4 роки тому +10

    I loved my 2001 Expedition. It was hit head on two weeks ago. It is totaled but I didn't get a scratch. Built like a tank.

    • @jimmysapien9961
      @jimmysapien9961 4 роки тому +2

      Glad you are ok - 5- yrs + ago- I got hit from tha Back - I was at a dead stop waiting to turn left .
      Big 3/4 Ford Truck loaded hit me... totaled my 98’ Honda . Back seat was at the back of my Head 😳 I walked away ...

    • @brandonbentley4413
      @brandonbentley4413 4 роки тому

      Jimmy Sapien wow. And thanks

    • @laksh._.9995
      @laksh._.9995 3 роки тому

      Is the 2014 also good

    • @laksh._.9995
      @laksh._.9995 3 роки тому

      Expedition

  • @mta4144
    @mta4144 4 роки тому +108

    Everybody gangsta until the car stops shifting like a dream

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 4 роки тому +9

      and Stops running like a top

    • @fattyatemetoo
      @fattyatemetoo 4 роки тому +14

      Keye Haze and the AC stops blowing freezing cold air

    • @JamieR2077
      @JamieR2077 4 роки тому +10

      And becomes an endless money pit

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 4 роки тому +11

      fattyatemetoo "And when the air suspension goes out on one of these things" OOOOOOOOH-WEEEEEEEEEE

    • @abuelb
      @abuelb 4 роки тому +4

      That makes me a gangsta then. My 02 Celica with 392k miles is still shifting like a dream and my ac still blowing arctic cold. 😆

  • @ahanna76
    @ahanna76 2 роки тому +9

    Had a 98’ expedition handed down to be from my father. I wasn’t crazy about the amount of money it crossed to fill up the tank. But, it was one of the most comfortable rides I ever had.

    • @darwanwinkler4125
      @darwanwinkler4125 2 роки тому +6

      They are a dream ride for that they are

    • @darwanwinkler4125
      @darwanwinkler4125 2 роки тому +4

      Scotty called it right, no one seems to sing it praises and I too see it underrated

  • @gregnixon1296
    @gregnixon1296 4 роки тому +29

    This vehicle's best use is to take the 5'2" wife and the two kids to the grocery store and to school in the mornings.

    • @veronicadubin3077
      @veronicadubin3077 3 роки тому +1

      Hehehe yes! I'm also 5'2" and it's my fav large suv to drive HANDS DOWN

    • @MrMdotjoyner
      @MrMdotjoyner 2 роки тому

      Lol my wife is 5'2

    • @mkilic10
      @mkilic10 2 роки тому

      So is mine! I think this is a standard. “That store is 120 wives away from here”

    • @emteebee1872
      @emteebee1872 2 місяці тому

      I beat you! My wife is 5’0” on a good day 😂… anyway I’m looking at a 2013 for myself. Kind of nervous as I’ve never had a Ford before. Just Toyotas

  • @YouDontWannaFightMe
    @YouDontWannaFightMe 4 роки тому +19

    This is right around the time Ford finally started getting things right with the 5.4 V8. I’ve seen quite a few of these with well over 200k miles and even some with more than 300k.

    • @clardy01
      @clardy01 4 роки тому +1

      Sure they can have problems. I had an 06 f150, wasn’t perfect but got almost 200k miles out of it before I got rid of it. Only time it left me stranded was the starter at 185k. Feel bad for those that weren’t as lucky!

  • @nateisrandom2143
    @nateisrandom2143 4 роки тому +45

    "Its hot as Hades in here" 😂😂😂😂

  • @jd-kv9in
    @jd-kv9in 4 роки тому +18

    Scotty I like the way you said "big old rear end " 2:23.

  • @donnaeastman4486
    @donnaeastman4486 4 роки тому +8

    Thanks Scotty. I wondered what the acceptable Long Term Fuel trim should be on an older car. I always learn something from you. You've saved me a lot of money. So, thank your wife for supporting you in your hard work. You are helping me out.

  • @1gearwrench
    @1gearwrench 4 роки тому +4

    6 months ago bought a 2013 Expedition Limited 75k miles for $13,500 with a $55,700 sticker "and it has the updated 5.4. Best SUV I've ever owned. At that price I was able to pay cash for the first time in my life.

  • @d.e.b.b5788
    @d.e.b.b5788 3 роки тому +16

    Mileage: I can get 20 - 22 mpg over the road, if I keep it on cruise control at 70mph. Above, it quickly sinks to 16 when I push it to 80 to 85. Just change the oil every 5000 miles; the 5.4 L engine is prone to oil passage blockage from sludge. Keep the insides clean, use full synthetic and a new oil filter every 5K. It just may last forever.

  • @tmoz1228
    @tmoz1228 4 роки тому +11

    We had an 07 expedition. It was excellent, traded it at 180k my wife wanted a challenger. Wish I had kept it though! It was pretty quick as well!

  • @KE5ZZO
    @KE5ZZO 4 роки тому +21

    You need a clip art pop up on my mother in law at
    2:04 “ she’s showing her age “ and
    2:26 “ she’s got a big rear end “

    • @dinobot_maximize
      @dinobot_maximize 4 роки тому +1

      why are inlaws such garbo all the time

    • @robertromero8692
      @robertromero8692 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah, should have shown Kardashian at 2:26.

    • @copcuffs9973
      @copcuffs9973 4 роки тому

      @@robertromero8692 @2:25 I was waiting for Scotty to post a PAWG Meme.

  • @2KCamaroZ28SS
    @2KCamaroZ28SS 2 роки тому +2

    I use a 2010 SSV Expedition at a towing company for a roadside assistance vehicle. It was bought at government auction from a fire department where it accumulated about 75,000 hard miles. Even came with the red lights and emergency stuff on it. Now it runs 12 hour+ shifts in the snow, mud and super cold and hot weather alike. Has about 900 lbs of tools and equipment on it including a 12k lb winch for pulling vehicles out of ditches or off road recoveries, and it's occasionally used for towing trailers as well. It's a beast of a truck. It goes where others can't, and it even has mud tires on it. I'd take driving it over the tow trucks any day, and the tow trucks are almost brand new! Very solid, and dependable vehicle.

    • @gjenkins1660
      @gjenkins1660 11 місяців тому

      My daily driver is a 07 expedition SSV with the column shifter. I brought it in 2019 from auction. The interior is just the basic beige color, it didn't have any Police/Fire dept. Lights. So I have no idea what it was used for previously. It's been awesome though currently has 234K miles

  • @rangerover06sc
    @rangerover06sc 4 роки тому +10

    I never had problems with the 4wd system on my Expedition. And I can but wonder if scotty has ever driven in snow. As someone who has driven trucks and SUVs that have both 4wd and 2wd modes, it makes a huge difference. And 4wd does help cornering and braking in snow. Its been proven in testing.

    • @blagueur74
      @blagueur74 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah i was wondering that. Here in the midwest 2wd vs 4wd makes a hell of a difference.

    • @darwanwinkler4125
      @darwanwinkler4125 2 роки тому

      I hate Snow, Good thing Texas has a bobwire fence between it and hell

  • @floridaman7
    @floridaman7 4 роки тому +14

    I have the navigator version of this car. It's a great vehicle

  • @daahveed8072
    @daahveed8072 4 роки тому +4

    My mom has the exact same one! 350k miles so far with no problems!

  • @alk7386
    @alk7386 4 роки тому +12

    We know that scotty secretly loves fords as well.too lol

  • @kclefthanded427
    @kclefthanded427 4 роки тому +3

    Change the Oil on the 3-valve V-8s more often, it demands it. Don't skip on one

  • @dickieradd
    @dickieradd 4 роки тому +52

    Thought it was gonna be a Lamborghini Urus

    • @migu003
      @migu003 4 роки тому +5

      If you can find one for 7k then yes

    • @aryanprivilege9651
      @aryanprivilege9651 4 роки тому

      Urus is Malay word just means auroch which are completely extinct pretty sure, just have modern domesticated sad shadows of those beasts. Maybe Spanish fighting bulls are close but not in size.

    • @aryanprivilege9651
      @aryanprivilege9651 4 роки тому

      paulparoma Absolutely as extinct as Lamborghini LM’s, Volkswagen should have stayed to its makers specifications and world to its makers politics. They are silly toys for foolish people, thieves that unlikely earned the income in Ann honest fashion. Absurd money pits for traitors of oligarchy. Animals and words are more interesting than o sense signs of empty souls. Lamborghini isn’t a race car it’s a sad status symbol and common were live, regarded as cringy.

    • @aryanprivilege9651
      @aryanprivilege9651 4 роки тому

      SUV not even gross fast track car, and by that company owned by giant group of awful cars.

  • @angeljorge5371
    @angeljorge5371 4 роки тому +20

    Yes! Scotty Kilmer finally approves an Expedition. My family has one, but older.

  • @mattmayo3539
    @mattmayo3539 4 роки тому +2

    Mom drove one of these in the same color with Eddie Bauer. Was stopped at a light. Saw the person behind her not stopping. She jumped the curb and mowed over the shrubs. Only clipped the corner. Enough to total the expedition. Mom walked away. Driver in front of her left in an ambulance.

  • @michealjames5751
    @michealjames5751 4 роки тому +7

    I have 2 expeditions. A 2002 and a 2005. They have been great and reliable vehicles. The 2002 lost its transmission around 160k miles and the 2005 lost it's at about 145k. Both towed a 4500 pound boat in the mountains which I'm sure has contributed to the failed transmissions, but both engines still run great with the transmission being the onlyissue.

  • @richarddobreny6664
    @richarddobreny6664 4 роки тому +28

    My 2003 Expedition was reliable, I could rely on the AC to fail reliably

    • @ziadt4264
      @ziadt4264 2 роки тому

      Are the 2003 or not?

  • @MCNUGGETS2015
    @MCNUGGETS2015 2 роки тому +4

    Have 04 Ford Expedition w/5.4 3v still going strong. Has 220k miles w/OG Engine. She’s does tick, but still doing regular Maintenance. Like Scotty said not good fuel mileage, but she does have tons of room. A far as replacing or fixing spark plugs or anything engine bay wise. You’ll have it hard. Theres not a ton of room, but still manageable. I Plan to run this SUV until she’s done. Definitely will install A new engine that’s been updated.

  • @jacksonbarinowski3966
    @jacksonbarinowski3966 13 днів тому

    I have an 07 Eddie Bauer. My aunt bought it new and sold it to my mom later. My brother inherited it as his first car. He drove it for two years, then I inherited it. It has 3 accidents and 220k miles and still runs excellently. I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone.

  • @danny22156
    @danny22156 4 роки тому +5

    I got an 06 expedition. 166k miles. Only thing to go was my alternator last year. Got it at 60k miles. Hell of a smooth ride. Gas is pretty much like he says; not the best millage. I get ~400 miles to the tank (about 28 gallons)

  • @tacoswamper
    @tacoswamper 4 роки тому +2

    My 1997 Expedition has the 5.4L. 186k miles and I beat the crap out of it when I was in high school never thinking it would be my problem until I brought it from my dad. Engine and trans are still perfect. Ford doesn't play around with the quality of their SUVs.

  • @Mach141
    @Mach141 4 роки тому +3

    Wow, didn't Ford have one of their biggest set backs ever with the 5.4 3V motors? Infamous for cam phaser and timing chain issues, as well as the spark plugs blowing out of the heads. Come on Scotty, dig deeper. "2009-2010 The 5.4 -liter V8 improved in 2009, fixing the cam phaser issues and all but eliminating the spark plug problems."

    • @grantmoseley2712
      @grantmoseley2712 4 роки тому

      They are not the best engine Ford made. With the proper maintenance and oil changes every 3K miles they can go. I know because I own one!

  • @icymayne
    @icymayne 4 роки тому +6

    Love the old school Ford Expedition 2000-2010

  • @harrisonyoudell7147
    @harrisonyoudell7147 2 роки тому +2

    I have one, I have 327k miles on it with stock tabs and engine. Anything done to it is all maintenance. Great car

  • @21halvie
    @21halvie 4 роки тому +3

    Love Ford Expeditions they have been the best sub trucks, I’ve ever had.

  • @hudsonduke9916
    @hudsonduke9916 4 роки тому +3

    My grandfather has a 2006 suburban with almost 300,000 miles on it and the only thing that has been done is oil changes and brakes but other than that the transmission has never been touched. You can’t go wrong with either ford or chevy

  • @shgsr71
    @shgsr71 4 роки тому +27

    The spark plugs breaking on the 3 valve engines are a pain in the a$$ along with the cam phasers...
    Otherwise they are pretty good vehicles.

    • @marshallkobe
      @marshallkobe 4 роки тому +4

      Yeah he didn’t mention the fact that after 100k there is a good chance you will need a new engine very soon.

    • @023338
      @023338 4 роки тому +5

      Buy a 09 they redesign the thread and sparkplug

    • @BPatches701
      @BPatches701 4 роки тому +3

      @@marshallkobe 169k 4.6l 3v here. Smooth running

    • @derekisthematrix
      @derekisthematrix 4 роки тому +1

      @@BPatches701 must be previous generation. This gen only came with the notoriously bad 3V 5.4L V8

    • @BPatches701
      @BPatches701 4 роки тому

      @@derekisthematrix I have a 2010 f150 actually.

  • @Shadobanned4life
    @Shadobanned4life 4 роки тому +2

    It is a pleasure to watch someone doing work that they enjoy and that they are extremely good at.

  • @MadDog-qb8lh
    @MadDog-qb8lh 4 роки тому +7

    Hi Scotty. Thanks for all the videos.

  • @Akadjjay
    @Akadjjay 4 роки тому +8

    Woah woah woah! Hang on there Scottie Does it have the 4.6L if so your good if not then it has the 5.4L which is a bad engine design and has issues with the Cam Phasers and spark plugs blowing out. You need to make another video talking about the Ford 5.4.

    • @back2roots779
      @back2roots779 3 роки тому +2

      It doesn't have a problem with spark plugs blowing out. They commonly break when you replace them.

    • @Yophillips3272
      @Yophillips3272 2 роки тому +2

      @@back2roots779 After 2008 they fixed the plugs getting stuck in the 5.4's. The cam phasers or vct or whatever they do have issues too. But still they are nice suv's.

  • @mitchb25j
    @mitchb25j 4 роки тому +1

    Glad to see this one isn’t a piece of crap and an endless money pit. Thanks, Scotty!

  • @Onry1
    @Onry1 4 роки тому +2

    Had 2 of these beasts and would buy another one in a heartbeat...

  • @Documenting_Reality
    @Documenting_Reality 4 роки тому +12

    Thx Scotty for keeping it real 🙂

  • @oveidasinclair982
    @oveidasinclair982 4 роки тому +6

    This guy actually took care of this SUV, most likely a highway driven vehicle, check out the 2005-10 RX330/350 Lexus SUV, we are looking for one

    • @jimmysapien9961
      @jimmysapien9961 4 роки тому

      Nice car 🚗

    • @emteebee1872
      @emteebee1872 2 місяці тому

      I picked up a 2008 RX350 last year with 74k miles on it. It drives like it’s only a few months old. I mean it’s a Toyota. My wife has a 2022 RAV4 and says she wants to trade cars. Although initially I was having issues with squeaking. Turned out the engine and tranny mounts were going bad.

  • @sunnicivang1093
    @sunnicivang1093 Рік тому +1

    Other UA-cam mechanics swear the 5.4L 3-Valve V8 engine is the worst engine engineered.

  • @infinity3jif
    @infinity3jif 4 роки тому +15

    i recently picked up a 04 expedition EB for 3 grand, i'm staying away from the 5.4L 3 valve

    • @jlcii
      @jlcii 4 роки тому

      As you should 👍

    • @Akadjjay
      @Akadjjay 4 роки тому +6

      Exactly! He spoke nothing about the Cam Phasers or Spark Plugs. If it's a 4.6L then it won't have those issues at all but he needs to say that.

    • @chokeama3389
      @chokeama3389 3 роки тому +2

      Such a spotty engine. Mine has 300k on it with original timing equipment. But likewise bought one for my son with 80k on it and the equipment went out at 88k

    • @kellyoubrejr544
      @kellyoubrejr544 3 роки тому +1

      5.4L have there faults like any other engines, I don't understand the hate about them... Every engine has problems, even Toyota built cars that has problems, *cough* older generation Prius, Camry and Corolla for a couple years. I have one myself 06 Expedition 185k on the clock... Only major I would say is the flywheel going out a couple times, other than that mines has been dead reliable. You gotta take care of them, that's all. I'm never getting rid of that SUV until it dies, nobody wants that gutless older 4.6 and 5.4. lackluster

  • @cheesesandwich1236
    @cheesesandwich1236 4 роки тому +2

    Agreed. From what I heard from Volt owners, they just plugged it into a regular 120v socket at home. They said the gas engine would maybe kick in once a week. And long trips were no problem because of the gas engine. GM probably spent a billion dollars on this thing and then dropped it. All the RD costs and manufacturing costs were paid for. Just like Scotty says, they could have slowly improved it over time.

  • @Swimmeralex4
    @Swimmeralex4 4 роки тому +7

    I like those suvs thanks for reviewing one Scotty👍

  • @georgeg99
    @georgeg99 4 роки тому +4

    Hi Scotty how are you and your wife and stay safe and have a good day keep up the good videos

  • @rhark25
    @rhark25 4 роки тому +1

    Nice to see a customer with a reasonably clean vehicle

  • @mr1bienvenu1
    @mr1bienvenu1 4 роки тому +1

    My wife put 185k miles on her Expodition and it was running good when she sold it.

  • @tonys9783
    @tonys9783 19 днів тому

    I have a 2011 Ford expedition XLT 5.4L V8 used with 98,500 miles now it has 264,356 miles and it’s still running smooth

  • @GhostOpSnIper88
    @GhostOpSnIper88 4 роки тому +27

    I mean this was a well maintained SUV compared to realistic markets. :(

  • @operationbs7610
    @operationbs7610 3 роки тому +1

    The 07 was one of the best years for this truck I've got one with 300k and all original motor and transmission. Hauled a 8000 pound rv trailer through the arizona mountains not one issue

  • @fahimsultan1121
    @fahimsultan1121 4 роки тому +2

    Video on timing chains and cam phasers please

  • @joeportification
    @joeportification 4 роки тому +2

    Isn’t that the 5.4 triton 3 valve that has all kinds of issues?

  • @markbrayton5391
    @markbrayton5391 4 роки тому +2

    Are there still issues with 2007 or newer Ford Expedition V8 engines. Ford went through some big-dollar repair issues with their V8, I believe one issue was their cam phasers. Have those and other issues been solved with the 2007 and newer Ford V8's?

  • @fakemake8425
    @fakemake8425 4 роки тому +5

    Damn that had to been the most clean underbody I've seen for a ford exloder. Here in Illinois aka salt bucket winters, they are rusted through EVERYWHERE!

    • @jimmysapien9961
      @jimmysapien9961 4 роки тому

      Owner has taken care of it

    • @veronicadubin3077
      @veronicadubin3077 3 роки тому

      like he said...he's in texas. Low humidity and prob zero salt from (zero) snowy winters 🤷‍♀️. Vastly diff than what the east coast does to cars 😁

  • @chris09ghost
    @chris09ghost 4 роки тому +1

    A month ago I bought a 07 expedition EL Limited with 100k miles for 4,200!!! Really nice truck, I love it!

    • @derekisthematrix
      @derekisthematrix 4 роки тому +1

      Change the transmission fluid every 30k miles, watch out for cam phasers (diesel sounding engine), be prepared for blend door actuators to fail (temp control and buried in the dash), a few other issues. Good luck.

    • @chris09ghost
      @chris09ghost 4 роки тому

      derekisthematrix Thank you very much. Already did some research and find out about the cam phasers and the spark plug issue. Right now I can’t figure out why it only lets me fill it up 3/4 of a tank. After that I have to keep pressing the nozzle little by little if I want to fill it up all the way.

  • @bishopA5
    @bishopA5 8 місяців тому

    Recently bought an 2011 Expedition XLT with 73,000 miles for $9600.00. Same deal. Everything runs very well. Only issues are middle seat won't fold down(will repair it eventually) and the weather seals on the doors are poorly. Highly recommend.

  • @gm1258001
    @gm1258001 4 роки тому +5

    Just keep a lookout for the lovely cam phasers.

    • @emteebee1872
      @emteebee1872 2 місяці тому

      I’m gonna have to google it but if you could provide additional details, that’d be great!
      I’m test driving a 2013 later today

  • @rider9187
    @rider9187 4 роки тому +2

    I had an 1993 explorer for awhile. Great vehicle, can go anywhere.

  • @lucascarreviews
    @lucascarreviews 2 роки тому +1

    Coming from a family Navigator owner (Literally same thing) if you can afford it, I’d recommend getting 2010 or newer. Seems that’s when Ford fixed all of the issues on the Expedition/Navigator. My Dad used to have an 08 Navigator and the rear left suspension broke 3 times in a time period of 3 months. Also had lot’s of other issues I can’t remember. We sold it for a 2014 Navi. It’s got an extra 10 horsepower, transmission is more smooth, and it’s a lot more reliable.

    • @broxterman3
      @broxterman3 2 роки тому +1

      When I bought my '10 EL 7 years ago I drove the '10 & an '08. Despite them looking almost identical, the difference in ride was unreal.

  • @FirstLast-kb7kn
    @FirstLast-kb7kn 4 роки тому +1

    My mother rented a 2017 Expedition that was very similar to this one. It was very comfortable.

  • @chipfukmaster5928
    @chipfukmaster5928 4 роки тому +8

    When I think of reliable engines the 5.4 Ford 3 valve V8 isn't one of them.

    • @Wade-lk4yo
      @Wade-lk4yo 4 роки тому +3

      If you change your oil religiously (so the cam phasers don't fail) they are actually really bulletproof. But that's just not something most people are thinking about... Also spark plugs, of course.

  • @47thpanzerunit
    @47thpanzerunit 4 роки тому +11

    Big ole' rear end 😜

  • @paulcochran7642
    @paulcochran7642 2 роки тому +1

    Me and my wife both have an 03 . Hers has 390,000 mine has 268000. They are great SUV’s. We’ve used them just like a pick-up with rear seats folded down. 4.6 Ltr gas mileage isn’t bad either so long and your not gunning it from light to light.

  • @samirvasani
    @samirvasani Рік тому +2

    We have 08 limited with 258000 miles no problem built like a tank

  • @DocPortland
    @DocPortland 3 роки тому +1

    I'm glad I came across this. I have been looking at used Expeditions...

    • @veronicadubin3077
      @veronicadubin3077 3 роки тому

      Did you end up purchasing one??

    • @DocPortland
      @DocPortland 3 роки тому +1

      @@veronicadubin3077 Yes, 2014 Expedition EL and loVe it.

  • @MouthPeaceCorbett
    @MouthPeaceCorbett 2 роки тому

    Had an 09 nav, bought at 105k, traded it 3 yrs later at 160k for an 18 expedition. Wife and I loved both. Miss them both to pieces.

  • @applepoop10
    @applepoop10 4 роки тому +1

    A Toyota Sequoia or an Lexus GX470 would run around circles around that expedition in reliability.

  • @koreymayo8884
    @koreymayo8884 4 роки тому +4

    What about all the engine failures on 2007 and 2008 model years?

  • @ccchhhrrriiisss100
    @ccchhhrrriiisss100 4 роки тому

    I have a Ford Escape with more than 200,000 miles on it. It has no problems and has only been to the shop for a repair once.
    I have a Ford Explorer with more than 370,000 miles on it. It has no problems and has NEVER been to the shop for a repair.

  • @RexenPrime
    @RexenPrime 4 роки тому +1

    I have a sonic with 47k miles as a second vehicle. They are perfect examples of gm quality (lack of) today. The good news is that there are plenty of parts, engines, and transmissions for them lol

  • @oloruntosinkinyomi9562
    @oloruntosinkinyomi9562 4 роки тому

    I Got a straight 6 E53 BMW X5 with Over 100k Miles Being Used In Nigeria and I still got Factory Gear / Transmission and all Functions Working Fine and I drive it Everyday. No Major Fixes and A Fantastic 235HP performer. With a BMW prestige. That to Me Is The Best within That Budget.

  • @JeffWinter1
    @JeffWinter1 4 роки тому +1

    Nice truck but I think that's the Triton 5.4l which used to blow plugs into the hood.

  • @dylanyoung4866
    @dylanyoung4866 4 роки тому +4

    Another great video Scotty!

  • @Bruemus
    @Bruemus 4 роки тому +1

    Scotty, is a 2002 Corolla with 44K original miles and only one owner a good deal at $2,700. Owner is an old lady who drives it every week but only for a few miles each way. Has bad head liner and some cosmetic stuff, flaking paint around windows, and a bit of sun damage to vinyl on door interior. no lights on but feels a little rough. what do I look out for if I'm worried it hasn't been driven enough. Thanks

  • @tcwolf42
    @tcwolf42 4 роки тому

    2002 Expediaton since 2012. 4R100 transmission was a plus to me. It has blowen 2 of its spark plugs out but repaired. One coil on plug replaced. Overall, 2v 5.4 is OK. $10000 96,000 Miles, 162000 now. I got B1261 code so A/C isn't blowing cold all the time when sun sensor is shorted. Paid for, priceless. I can buy a lot of gas for a car payment cost. And I can play my cassettes and CDs yet in the radio.

  • @badman187ification
    @badman187ification 8 місяців тому

    I got an 03 with 35's, it has 170k. It's a BeAsT in 4 low off road!!! Love it! I don't think I'd want anything different.

  • @The_guy_that_does_it_all
    @The_guy_that_does_it_all 5 місяців тому

    I own one 10 out of 10 great for its time I recommend and those expeditions have the best base you can ever get without putting different speakers in

  • @religionbuster7180
    @religionbuster7180 4 роки тому +1

    cheap?! in our country this is considered luxury vehicle.

  • @stephenhylander9395
    @stephenhylander9395 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the break in this 4 month continuant Monday, Scotty!! Take Care!

  • @georgehancz4456
    @georgehancz4456 4 роки тому

    had a friend about 2 or so years ago who had one, his grandparents gave it to him completely MINT, too bad the dude absolutely beat it to death... thing was a blast while it lasted.

  • @HelpMamaRemote
    @HelpMamaRemote 4 роки тому

    We have a 2000 with over 280,000 miles. We've had the trans done twice but still going strong.

  • @jamesmana5247
    @jamesmana5247 4 роки тому +1

    OBTW I watched on the sandy beach fishing in Kenai Akaska. Mostly Fords and Dodge 4x4's Not much problems. The Toyota Tundras were the dogs and were the ones getting stuck and had to have several people help get unstuck

  • @manuguardado91
    @manuguardado91 11 місяців тому

    i payed 2300 for mine. from Michigan. a little rusty from the body. the frame still good. the engine and transmision are in perfect condition too!

  • @davidducovny1367
    @davidducovny1367 4 роки тому +1

    I have a 2004 Ford Focus 278,000 MILES 75% city miles I Still have de original transmission shifting like a dream and original engine maintanance by the book, now on the other hand i drove a 2007 YARIS with 84,000 miles and the engine was running ruff above 4500 RPM , my focus engine is smoother with almost 300k on board

    • @davidducovny1367
      @davidducovny1367 4 роки тому

      Zettec engine and 4 speed automatic transmision

    • @isaachunt5799
      @isaachunt5799 4 роки тому

      what's it like underneath lol..like swiss cheese i bet

    • @davidducovny1367
      @davidducovny1367 4 роки тому

      steve james frame looks very good in terms of rust , a good friend of mine has a 2003 toyota hylander and his frame is way worse than mine underneath, almost to scary and dangerous to be on the road