Used 2004 Ford Expedition XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Still Glad I own it
TW, 09/23/2010
updated 04/08/2022
Ford Expedition XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 2004. Has custom steering wheel and faux wood dash from dealer. This SUV is great. Simple comfort and easy to drive. Much better handling once I got rid of the Contitrac tires that came OEM and upgraded to some excellent Goodyear Forteras. Only one maintenance problem with rear compressor which was ~$450 to replace. Only have 47,000 miles on the truck. I think this truck will last a long time. UPDATE: This truck will not die. Now has 235,000 miles on it. Finally had to replace both front wheel hubs (bearings) and did brakes and alignment at the same time (by far the most money I have spent on the car since I bought it new). Spark plug issue is long standing but now I just replace them every two years to avoid any problems. Most reliable car. Period Still won’t die. 250,000 miles. Catalytic converters is failing. Time for aftermarket parts.
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Four years and counting
tw, 12/22/2008
Ford Expedition XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car value. This SUV holds so much. It handles better in the snow than my Range Rover which cost more than twice as much. This has been my best car purchase. Mileage is bad, but what real SUV has good mileage? This truck looks good on the road or parked next to anything. Also, the design still looks good today more than five years after the 2004 XLT first rolled off the production line.
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Loved It until 3 days ago
walsh66, 09/26/2007
Ford Expedition XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We loved it until our transmission went out at 40,000 miles. It only had 14,000 miles on it when we purchased it so we have put the bulk of the miles on the truck and we don't use it to pull. Then the more I read about the transmission problems the more I don't want to keep the truck when we get it back. Only good thing is that we are not putting another transmission from Ford in the truck. Going with a Jasper rebuilt transmission that has a 100,000 mile warranty. More than Ford will give you.
The family truckster
RBC1971, 07/15/2007
Ford Expedition XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just completed 1 year of ownership. Bought it with 37k and now has 49k. Replaced transmission oil with Royal Purple ATF Max Synthetic oil, also am running 5w30 Royal Purple Synthetic Oil in the crank case. A K&N air filter with cold induction has been installed too. My gas mileage went from mid 15's to mid 17's overnight. On the highway cruising 68mph its around 19mpg. We love the room, the 4x4 and ground clearance is tops here in Michigan too. Our only problem we've had is a rear axle whine that is a common on 03 to 06 Expedition's. The 5.4L pulls strong and runs best on premium fuel. With 4 growing kids this Expedition will be with us for a long time coming.
Wish I never purchased it.
jnice, 09/02/2004
Ford Expedition XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It may be because I purchased it used w/ 30,000 miles, but I have too many problems. At 50,000 miles (1 year later) A/C not working, rear locks not working, something wrong with the transmission, the expensive warranty I purchased does not cover. Trade-in value is low and I have to pay thousands to get rid of it. My previous car, a Toyota Camry of 5 years/66,000 miles had no problems. Make sure you plan on keeping it if you buy it. I would consider another SUV like the Escalade or Navigator.