Used 2005 Ford Expedition Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Steady and Dependable
Pete Pinckney, Collierville, TN, 06/22/2018
updated 01/06/2023
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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Very nice vehicle
JayJervey, 10/29/2004
Ford Expedition Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
2wd Limited with Cashmere clearcoat option (very nice color). Minimal options -- power rear seats, Homelink, and limited slip differential. Very roomy and tall -- this baby is big -- barely fits in the garage. A behemoth - - but it rules. Handles almost as well as my Lexus IS300 that I traded (well, not that good but...not bad either). And it's plenty fast with the new 300hp V8. I love this thing. By the way, get the Ford ESP warranty on the web (Loman Ford) -- don't buy from dealer (unless you need to finance it).
My fourth
Deano, 12/22/2004
Ford Expedition Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Ford must be doing something right-- this is my fourth Expedition. My latest is the Limited model. Overall, I love it. It's got more pickup and better gas mileage. The build quality is superb. It's quiet, tight, and handles well for a SUV. However, whoever designed the main instrument cluster should be tested. It's my only sore point in an otherwise outstanding vehicle because it looks cheap and is not in keeping with the rest of the Limited's features. Why won't Ford at least offer Michelin tires as an option? My wife's Lincoln has them and they are much better tires than the Continentals. Even so, I would gladly recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a full size SUV.
Limited is like no other Expedition
G Hamrick, 04/25/2005
Ford Expedition Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great SUV. We'd been looking to replace our 2000 Expedition for months when I finally saw a Limited on the road. One simple, but important, selling point for my wife and I are the 10-way power adjustable low-back bucket seats in the front. Unlike all other Expeditions, the Limited has front seats with adjustable headrests (very similar to the Navigator seats) rather than the one-piece seatbacks. Woodgrain on the steering wheel and handle above the glove box along with monochrome leather seats makes for a classy- looking interior. Monochrome exterior with painted mirrors looks great (other Expeditions have black mirrors). Quiet, smooth ride, lots of nice options and excellent safety features.