2003 Expedition
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2003 Expedition
OK So i am looking to get an 03 or 04 Expedition 5.4 engine. Now the thing is i have a 1999 Expedition 4.6 engine already. With my 99 i had the head gasket leak problem it was fixed under warranty and i never had the problem again. I did some reading on the 03's and up and it seems Ford has made a few changes to the triton engine. Now here is my question.... Has anyone with an 03 Expedition and up had this same head gasket leak problems? If so when did it start, if not what are some of the other problems you have had. When i say problems i mean problems that are wide spread that i should expect to happen..
thanks guys...
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I have an 03 5.4L with 80K miles and have had no problems. I would look to see what year they switched to the 24 valve version and go for that year (04 or 05?) since you will get better mileage and improved low end torque for towing. There should be some good deals out there these days!
Good luck.
Good luck.
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thanks im looking at 1 right now i just dont like green but i can always paint black lmao.
man that sucks i was hoping to avoid that problem with the 03 model
man that sucks i was hoping to avoid that problem with the 03 model
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My 04 XLT has 90,000 miles and 5.4 4X4 and no problems at all. Just routine maintenance. I believe I heard that the Navigators with 24 valve engines use premium fuel so you might want to double check, with the price of fuel so high now.
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nice most people i know have said the same no major issues
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Door lock accuator (sp?) problems.I haven't had 4 door locks working at the same time for more than a 3 month period for more 2 years now. Out of extended warranty now. Therefore, I just bought an 03 Chevy. Too bad something as simple as power door locks will keep me from buying another Ford.
There are a lot of great deals out there for trucks and SUVs, Ford, Chevy, and any other. I just bought a 2003 Z71 Extended Cab PU w/ 76k miles in excellent condition. I truly don't think the tailgate was ever opened! Anyway, it's a buyers market. Good luck in what ever you buy!
There are a lot of great deals out there for trucks and SUVs, Ford, Chevy, and any other. I just bought a 2003 Z71 Extended Cab PU w/ 76k miles in excellent condition. I truly don't think the tailgate was ever opened! Anyway, it's a buyers market. Good luck in what ever you buy!
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Door lock accuator (sp?) problems.I haven't had 4 door locks working at the same time for more than a 3 month period for more 2 years now. Out of extended warranty now. Therefore, I just bought an 03 Chevy. Too bad something as simple as power door locks will keep me from buying another Ford.
There are a lot of great deals out there for trucks and SUVs, Ford, Chevy, and any other. I just bought a 2003 Z71 Extended Cab PU w/ 76k miles in excellent condition. I truly don't think the tailgate was ever opened! Anyway, it's a buyers market. Good luck in what ever you buy!
There are a lot of great deals out there for trucks and SUVs, Ford, Chevy, and any other. I just bought a 2003 Z71 Extended Cab PU w/ 76k miles in excellent condition. I truly don't think the tailgate was ever opened! Anyway, it's a buyers market. Good luck in what ever you buy!
oh yeah, the EBCM had a loose connection somewhere inside the body of the unit and the ABS and EBRAKE light would come on. when lit, the ABS was rendered useless. funny thing is, when i shut off the ignition and restarted it would clear up until i hit a nice bump or pothole. never got that fixed because it was between $700-$1100, depending on where the estimate came from.
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I have an 03 5.4L with 80K miles and have had no problems. I would look to see what year they switched to the 24 valve version and go for that year (04 or 05?) since you will get better mileage and improved low end torque for towing. There should be some good deals out there these days!
Good luck.
Good luck.
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03 Expy EB 4x4. 82k miles. No head gasket leak. Only real problem was I had to replace 4 ignition coils over the 2 years I've owned it. I don't know if that is a common problem or just a problem with mine. Other than that no realy issues. Love my Expy.