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A look good Lemon$$$
Pete, 01/26/2010
2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Our XLT 5.3L 4WD was a lemon from the second we drove it off the lot. This is fully loaded with all the bells and whistles to include 22" rims. We paid almost $60K for this dream car. Been to shop more times than I can count in last 5 years for every imaginable problem. The car was a lemon from Day 1 and although I suspected it many times, I was no absolutely sure until today when transmission went out at 84,000 miles. Engine was replaced at 82,000 miles ($6K). numerous electrical issues, poor gas milage at 8-10MPG for 1st 82,000miles due to engine issues (I always assumed it was the oversized tires until my MPG jumped to 15-17 after new engine installed.) Ford has done nothing to help us.
Blown engine after 62000 miles
Eugene, 05/14/2010
2005 Ford Expedition XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Engine hydro-locked after a fuel injector failed. Hidden recall, they fix it only if you have the problem. Next, fell victime to Ford TSB 06-19- 8, noisy phasers. Now the engin blew. This is no more than a family wagon. Never towed anything in its very short life. FORD = Fix Or Repair Daily. I am/was a long-time Ford owner..... NEVER AGAIN!
Steady and Dependable
Pete Pinckney, 06/22/2018
updated 01/06/2023
2005 Ford Expedition Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
115,000 one-owner miles. I've updated this review at least 4 times. I'm going to simplify as much as I can. Bought it new, 5/31/2005, manufactured in March of that year, and had maybe 5 miles on it when I test drove it. Nobody else ever touched it. Pros: Good ride, comfortable seats, plenty of room, retractable third row used four times in 17 years, but it's nice to have. I can haul 4x8’ sheets of anything, just tie down the rear hatch with a bungee. Oh yeah, I LOVED the cashmere paint. Same color offered on the Navigator, May have been my top reason for buying it. Con: Too high off the ground for old people and big dogs. Con: A lot of electrical glitches that mysteriously went away. The motor would suddenly stall at 40mph for no reason. Wait a couple minutes and it re-started fine. The heat/AC control panel was "replaced" three times. Heated/ventilated seats quit working, too—they wanted $700+ to replace one. I'm not positive about this, but I'm pretty sure that the dealership (while under warranty) "flashed" or updated the software on the computer, because all of my troubles disappeared and I didn't spend a dime. Con: Sludge problem with Triton V8. There are many treatments on the market for this, mine has been cured! If you don't take care of it, your motor will burn oil (no smoke) and your motor will seize. Start watching for it at 75,000 miles. A friend blew his F-150 because he wasn't watching. My primary complaint about this truck is the Ford dealership, even though the general manager is a friend. They DO NOT want to see you anymore after your vehicle is over four years old. This is my sixth, and last Ford. Two of my Fords were the worst lemons I ever owned. This Expedition has been great, but it’s been because of MY extra effort maintaining it, and staying ahead of known problems. I do not regret buying this truck. Doubtful I'd buy another, and I won’t buy showroom new again, either. I've considered a wide range of replacement vehicles, but it's pointless to tell you what they are--MY life has changed, and it will probably change again before I trade. I've owned this truck for 30% of my life. It does EVERYTHING I ask of it.
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Sorry It's Gone
Justice Gustine, 03/28/2010
2005 Ford Expedition XLT Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just turned in ole' Blue to the lease return. It was my 2nd Expi and a big improvement from the 2000 with independent rear suspension that gave it sure footed handling and 4 wheel disc brakes that stopped better. Very powerful and never disappointed me when fast acceleration was needed. Never broke down. All I did was change the oil and pay attention to warning lights. The family is leaving the nest now and there is no longer a need for a spacious SUV. Blue was an XLT Sport 2wd, that gave it some two tone trim, tubular running boards, fog lights, limited slip, stiffer roll bar and a few other highlights. Will always remember the big comfortable ride.
Eddie Bauer after 70,000 miles
Kevin, 12/02/2008
2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Our first Expedition was a 1999 Eddie Bauer which we traded in after 75,000 problem free miles. We bought our current Expedition primarily because the 1999 was problem free and we wanted the power fold flat third row seats (which are great). However the 2005 version has been in the shop a number of times. The AC compressor had to be replaced at 40,000 miles ($1400) and the front brake calipers had to be replaced at 65,000 miles because they were binding. However the worst part of the vehicle is the interior rattles, dashboard squeaks and suspension creaks, moans and groans which drive us crazy. Gas mileage has been OK, pretty much as expected. 17-18 on the highway and 14-15 around town.
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