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Anyone have any experience with Expeditions?
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<blockquote data-quote="Black306" data-source="post: 8675766" data-attributes="member: 4780"><p>I recently bought a Ford certified 2WD '05 EB (Eddie Bauer) Expedition. Loaded (leather, navigation, heated/cooled front seats, etc.) except for rear DVD (has a sunroof instead). Totally love it.</p><p></p><p>We bought one for several reasons. We have 2 boys. For long trips or trips requiring significant cargo (ie trips to Sam's Club), our Focus wasn't cuttin' the mustard. Also, every year I go to a car show down south (~450 miles each way), so it's nice having a tow rig. We passed on a 4WD since we wouldn't really use it. If we go to the snow, we have access to about 3 4WD trucks from family members. Plus, the 2WD model has a slightly higher towing capacity (8900lbs for 2WD, 8400lbs for 4WD). We were considering a V8 Explorer, but trailer rental places black list Explorers for some reason, even though they have a 7k towing capacity. Minivan was out cause my wife and I are just not minivan people.</p><p></p><p>My suggestion would be to get an '05 or '06. The '03 and '04 Expids have the 2V 4.6s and 5.4s, while '05 and '06 Expids only have the 3V 5.4. Now is a good time to buy Expids cause the resale values have taken a hit (in the buyers favor). You can find good deals for just under $20k. If you take your time, you can find one around $15k. Stay away from ones in the $10k range. Each one I saw in the $10k-13k range were junk.</p><p></p><p>There are 2 main issues I've read about '05 and '06 Expids (actually, F150s and other Fords with the 3V 5.4). First,the engine shakes when the truck is at dead idle. Touch the gas very lightly or turn on the AC and the vibration goes away. I hear there is a re-flash from the dealer that will take care of this. The other issue is a cam phaser problem. They can make a ticking sound. Haven't read about any failing completely destroying the engine or anything, it's just a annoying sound to deal with. Only fix is to replace the cam phasers. </p><p></p><p>Other not so serious issue is the illumination of interior switches going out. I replaced my driver's side door lock switch and sunroof switch cause they were not lighting up. They still functioned otherwise, but it bugged me not having them illuminate. This seems to be an issue with a lot of Ford trucks through.</p><p></p><p>Oh, another issue is with the sunroof. Apparently they are known to leak. But I hear that about a lot of different vehicles having that issue.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Black306, post: 8675766, member: 4780"] I recently bought a Ford certified 2WD '05 EB (Eddie Bauer) Expedition. Loaded (leather, navigation, heated/cooled front seats, etc.) except for rear DVD (has a sunroof instead). Totally love it. We bought one for several reasons. We have 2 boys. For long trips or trips requiring significant cargo (ie trips to Sam's Club), our Focus wasn't cuttin' the mustard. Also, every year I go to a car show down south (~450 miles each way), so it's nice having a tow rig. We passed on a 4WD since we wouldn't really use it. If we go to the snow, we have access to about 3 4WD trucks from family members. Plus, the 2WD model has a slightly higher towing capacity (8900lbs for 2WD, 8400lbs for 4WD). We were considering a V8 Explorer, but trailer rental places black list Explorers for some reason, even though they have a 7k towing capacity. Minivan was out cause my wife and I are just not minivan people. My suggestion would be to get an '05 or '06. The '03 and '04 Expids have the 2V 4.6s and 5.4s, while '05 and '06 Expids only have the 3V 5.4. Now is a good time to buy Expids cause the resale values have taken a hit (in the buyers favor). You can find good deals for just under $20k. If you take your time, you can find one around $15k. Stay away from ones in the $10k range. Each one I saw in the $10k-13k range were junk. There are 2 main issues I've read about '05 and '06 Expids (actually, F150s and other Fords with the 3V 5.4). First,the engine shakes when the truck is at dead idle. Touch the gas very lightly or turn on the AC and the vibration goes away. I hear there is a re-flash from the dealer that will take care of this. The other issue is a cam phaser problem. They can make a ticking sound. Haven't read about any failing completely destroying the engine or anything, it's just a annoying sound to deal with. Only fix is to replace the cam phasers. Other not so serious issue is the illumination of interior switches going out. I replaced my driver's side door lock switch and sunroof switch cause they were not lighting up. They still functioned otherwise, but it bugged me not having them illuminate. This seems to be an issue with a lot of Ford trucks through. Oh, another issue is with the sunroof. Apparently they are known to leak. But I hear that about a lot of different vehicles having that issue. [/QUOTE]
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