I’ve owned 4 Expeditions. Every one lasted over 200,000 miles. The key to the Expedition longevity is changing the oil. I change mine every 5,000 miles. Very easy. I bought cheap tires once and I’ll never make that mistake again. I bought Michelin tires and I won’t buy anything else. Every 10,000 or so miles I clean the MAF sensor with MAF sensor cleaner and clean the throttle body, which keeps the gas mileage high and motor running smooth. Both easy maintenance items , with UA-cam videos online.
I have a 2004 EB 5.4L 2 valve 252k and everything mostly still works except for the DVD player. I had the transmission rebuilt about 20k ago other than that it's been great before that I had a 1999 XLT now that thing was a real die-hard. I junked it with 394k.
Bought a 2014 ford expedition el xlt 5.4 3v three years ago. It had 111,000 miles on it now getting close to 150k. People were telling me it’s inevitable having problem with the timing chain and camphaser problems. We’ll see. It looks like it’s doing well right now having an oil change every 3k using 5w-30 full synthetic advised by for UA-camr ford mechanic fordtechmakaluco.
Thats how you purchase a car and save money, find a good reliable car to begin with, make sure it has a good history,, then do all the main required maintenance, then use it for 2-4 years and sell it with minimal loss then repeat the cycle,👍🏽cause when u purchased it already depreciated, so you have done it the smartest way brother 👍🏽👍🏽
I own a 2011 Ford Expedition XLT premium 4wd with 250k original miles on everything and still runs great. Just basic maintenance and the exhaust manifolds and liftgate paint issues. The last generation 5.4 3 valves are great motors that had mostly all the previous issues resolved in 2009. Tons of satisfied owners with these vehicles with high mileage on them. Precisely why the government and police departments use these vehicles extensively. Just do early regular maintenance 5-6k miles and use full synthetic 5w20 motor oil ✌🏽🇺🇲
I had a 2003 that I bought from a friend. I got it with 182,000 miles and traded it in with 227,000. It worked and looked mint, unfortunately the entire rear chassis and part of the front was rusted out. I found a 2012 with 70,000 miles and every option. I’ve had it a year and a half now. The first vehicle was better maintained but this one is ok with only a few problems. Starter motor, right floorboard making grinding noises so I turned the mechanism off through dash controls. Today I put a can of r-134a in AC. When I bought the truck I had the dealer replace all the hoses on the ac. Steering could be a bit quicker. I love all the options.
I have a 2014 Expedition King Ranch I bought new in 2014. It now has 9200 miles on it. It is like new as it sits in the garage most of the time. It had some problems early on but here lately it seems to be problem free. Needs a battery every few years and oil changes regularly but it just starts and runs fine.
I have an expedition 2004 XLT with 4.6L. Now it has 307k miles and still starts and runs like new. Just had to fix a fuel pump relay issue that is part of the fuse box very common on these vehicles. Other than that I love it.
I've had my baby for about like 2 years and a half, it's a 2003 model, the first one with this boxy design and I just efing love it. I know I can go to hell and back in that truck and it can just go on. I honestly was a little scared about the V8 but that 5.4 is just stunning, and so very comfortable. Great video! Mine's also white and gold, isn't it just gorgeous in those tones?
Yes they are nice I have a 2011 expedition EL with heavy duty tow package. Tow my 5000lb RV all over the south and east part of the country. One thing about expeditions they can tow. It has 146,000 miles still runs strong. Change oil every 4,000mile use Synthetic oil. 5.4 L Expeditions get a bad wrap with cam phaser and timing tensioners issues.mine is probably due for that however finding a reputable mechanic is not easy. It’s rides nice and comfortable for long trips so I can’t complain.
I got my '11 new as a leftover in April '12. Basic XLT with cloth, manual AC and HD trailering since I tow a 7000 camper. Has 170K now and I've maintained myself.
Good solid vehicle! I have a 2010 Limited I bough in 2015 with 82k on it. Now has 162k and overall has been a great vehicle. Had the rear hatch and hood repainted as you mentioned, all four blend doors have been replaced - other than that basic maintenance. I go back and forth about doing a preventative timing job now before something breaks? No phaser noise at all, sometimes a slight rattle at startup - not sure if it’s due to the tensioner gaskets starting to bleed pressure off a little. If you know of a great 5.4 3V mechanic in the CT area let us know!
These are fantastic vehicles. I bought a high mileage '13 model (210K) recently, very cheap because it was suffering from a timing chain failure. It was a one owner, very well maintained. Fixed it myself and now its like a new truck. You're right, the 5.4 is a fantastic engine that gets a bad rap - mainly because most folks just don't maintain their vehicles properly.
I bought an ‘04 Expedition XLT Sport with the 2 valve 5.4L V8 back in October after my 2012 Ford Fusion was totaled thanks to some idiot. I only got $6500 for it from the insurance company and being a nearly 40 year old fully disabled combat veteran living solely on my disability I didn’t have much extra to put towards another vehicle. I saw this one at a buy here pay here lot here in NC where I now live (I grew up in Boston). It was a two owner (one was a fleet and the other was an older person), I checked the carfax to see what was done and everything was maintained properly. I had 127,000 miles on it when I bought it (I’m at 133,000 now) and outside of the as expected poor fuel mileage I have to say, I LOVE THIS TRUCK!! It’s got the heavy duty tow package so I can tow just under 9,000lbs if need be and the only thing it needs right now is shocks. I’ve become a BIG fan of these 2nd generation Ford Expedition. Being an automotive technician myself I stayed away from the 3rd gen. because of the cam phaser problems but if that’s been addressed then they’re also very good reliable trucks as well!
My 2010 XLT 165k had the start up rattle from the blown tensioners causing a shattered timing chain guide. Spent 7 days DIY replacement of chains, guides, phasers, roller-followers. $1500 in parts. I hope that makes ot reliable for a another 165k
I’ve owned 4 Expeditions. Every one lasted over 200,000 miles. The key to the Expedition longevity is changing the oil. I change mine every 5,000 miles. Very easy. I bought cheap tires once and I’ll never make that mistake again. I bought Michelin tires and I won’t buy anything else. Every 10,000 or so miles I clean the MAF sensor with MAF sensor cleaner and clean the throttle body, which keeps the gas mileage high and motor running smooth. Both easy maintenance items , with UA-cam videos online.
I have a 2004 EB 5.4L 2 valve 252k and everything mostly still works except for the DVD player. I had the transmission rebuilt about 20k ago other than that it's been great before that I had a 1999 XLT now that thing was a real die-hard. I junked it with 394k.
Bought a 2014 ford expedition el xlt 5.4 3v three years ago. It had 111,000 miles on it now getting close to 150k. People were telling me it’s inevitable having problem with the timing chain and camphaser problems. We’ll see. It looks like it’s doing well right now having an oil change every 3k using 5w-30 full synthetic advised by for UA-camr ford mechanic fordtechmakaluco.
Thats how you purchase a car and save money, find a good reliable car to begin with, make sure it has a good history,, then do all the main required maintenance, then use it for 2-4 years and sell it with minimal loss then repeat the cycle,👍🏽cause when u purchased it already depreciated, so you have done it the smartest way brother 👍🏽👍🏽
2009 xlt expedition just hit 415,000 and she just keeps rolling .....
I own a 2011 Ford Expedition XLT premium 4wd with 250k original miles on everything and still runs great. Just basic maintenance and the exhaust manifolds and liftgate paint issues. The last generation 5.4 3 valves are great motors that had mostly all the previous issues resolved in 2009. Tons of satisfied owners with these vehicles with high mileage on them. Precisely why the government and police departments use these vehicles extensively. Just do early regular maintenance 5-6k miles and use full synthetic 5w20 motor oil ✌🏽🇺🇲
I had a 2003 that I bought from a friend. I got it with 182,000 miles and traded it in with 227,000. It worked and looked mint, unfortunately the entire rear chassis and part of the front was rusted out. I found a 2012 with 70,000 miles and every option. I’ve had it a year and a half now. The first vehicle was better maintained but this one is ok with only a few problems. Starter motor, right floorboard making grinding noises so I turned the mechanism off through dash controls. Today I put a can of r-134a in AC. When I bought the truck I had the dealer replace all the hoses on the ac. Steering could be a bit quicker. I love all the options.
I have a 2014 Expedition King Ranch I bought new in 2014. It now has 9200 miles on it. It is like new as it sits in the garage most of the time. It had some problems early on but here lately it seems to be problem free. Needs a battery every few years and oil changes regularly but it just starts and runs fine.
These old SUVs from Ford are indestructible
I have an expedition 2004 XLT with 4.6L. Now it has 307k miles and still starts and runs like new. Just had to fix a fuel pump relay issue that is part of the fuse box very common on these vehicles. Other than that I love it.
I've had my baby for about like 2 years and a half, it's a 2003 model, the first one with this boxy design and I just efing love it. I know I can go to hell and back in that truck and it can just go on. I honestly was a little scared about the V8 but that 5.4 is just stunning, and so very comfortable. Great video! Mine's also white and gold, isn't it just gorgeous in those tones?
Amazing information, helped a lot. ❤
Yes they are nice I have a 2011 expedition EL with heavy duty tow package. Tow my 5000lb RV all over the south and east part of the country. One thing about expeditions they can tow. It has 146,000 miles still runs strong. Change oil every 4,000mile use Synthetic oil. 5.4 L Expeditions get a bad wrap with cam phaser and timing tensioners issues.mine is probably due for that however finding a reputable mechanic is not easy. It’s rides nice and comfortable for long trips so I can’t complain.
I got my '11 new as a leftover in April '12. Basic XLT with cloth, manual AC and HD trailering since I tow a 7000 camper. Has 170K now and I've maintained myself.
Good solid vehicle! I have a 2010 Limited I bough in 2015 with 82k on it. Now has 162k and overall has been a great vehicle. Had the rear hatch and hood repainted as you mentioned, all four blend doors have been replaced - other than that basic maintenance. I go back and forth about doing a preventative timing job now before something breaks? No phaser noise at all, sometimes a slight rattle at startup - not sure if it’s due to the tensioner gaskets starting to bleed pressure off a little. If you know of a great 5.4 3V mechanic in the CT area let us know!
These are fantastic vehicles. I bought a high mileage '13 model (210K) recently, very cheap because it was suffering from a timing chain failure. It was a one owner, very well maintained. Fixed it myself and now its like a new truck. You're right, the 5.4 is a fantastic engine that gets a bad rap - mainly because most folks just don't maintain their vehicles properly.
Trying to purchase a 03 with 160k miles EB edition today. It’s a 5.4 2v
I bought an ‘04 Expedition XLT Sport with the 2 valve 5.4L V8 back in October after my 2012 Ford Fusion was totaled thanks to some idiot. I only got $6500 for it from the insurance company and being a nearly 40 year old fully disabled combat veteran living solely on my disability I didn’t have much extra to put towards another vehicle. I saw this one at a buy here pay here lot here in NC where I now live (I grew up in Boston). It was a two owner (one was a fleet and the other was an older person), I checked the carfax to see what was done and everything was maintained properly. I had 127,000 miles on it when I bought it (I’m at 133,000 now) and outside of the as expected poor fuel mileage I have to say, I LOVE THIS TRUCK!! It’s got the heavy duty tow package so I can tow just under 9,000lbs if need be and the only thing it needs right now is shocks. I’ve become a BIG fan of these 2nd generation Ford Expedition. Being an automotive technician myself I stayed away from the 3rd gen. because of the cam phaser problems but if that’s been addressed then they’re also very good reliable trucks as well!
My 2010 XLT 165k had the start up rattle from the blown tensioners causing a shattered timing chain guide. Spent 7 days DIY replacement of chains, guides, phasers, roller-followers. $1500 in parts. I hope that makes ot reliable for a another 165k
285k on my 2008 EL,still going strong with no major issues