View Poll Results: Is it doable to replace freeze plugs on 2003’ford expedition
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I am looking to buy a 2003 expedition today, the woman describes it as running but needing a radiator (which I’ve already located and obtained)
my issue is that it also needs new freeze plugs and Altho I am very skilled and handy and have never been able to not fix something I just wanted to see if anyone knew: is it possible to remove/replace freeze plugs without removing entire engine bc ofcourse if that is the case, altho the plugs are cheap, I don’t have the means or equipment to lift the engine out of the body so my question is: does anyone know the location and count of freeze plugs in a 2003 Ford Expedition and if so is it possible for me to replace them all with then truck in tact or does it require taking the motor out! I am stranded and it appears to be a good deal I just know that i am not about to spend another couple of thousand dollars to buy a truck that I cannot fix without removing entire engine???? Please help fingers crossed that one of you is familiar with the same make and model otherwise i just can’t bring myself to do it. Google doesn’t specify what I need to know and it isn’t the same as talking with someone who’s dealt with this particular thing before
my issue is that it also needs new freeze plugs and Altho I am very skilled and handy and have never been able to not fix something I just wanted to see if anyone knew: is it possible to remove/replace freeze plugs without removing entire engine bc ofcourse if that is the case, altho the plugs are cheap, I don’t have the means or equipment to lift the engine out of the body so my question is: does anyone know the location and count of freeze plugs in a 2003 Ford Expedition and if so is it possible for me to replace them all with then truck in tact or does it require taking the motor out! I am stranded and it appears to be a good deal I just know that i am not about to spend another couple of thousand dollars to buy a truck that I cannot fix without removing entire engine???? Please help fingers crossed that one of you is familiar with the same make and model otherwise i just can’t bring myself to do it. Google doesn’t specify what I need to know and it isn’t the same as talking with someone who’s dealt with this particular thing before
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Melbourne, FL
Sorry, can't comment on the freeze plugs.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: The OC
There are 10 freeze plugs. 3 on each side of the block that look to be accessible, 2 on the rear of the block which requires transmission removal, and 2 on the front behind the timing chain cover. I did this job on my Aerostar years ago and used a pneumatic driver to "walk in" the plugs. You can find videos on Youtube for Ford 5.4 freeze plug replacement.
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