The Good & Bad About 3rd Gen Ford Expedition (07-17)

[@TripleChevys]

I have 2007 Exp EL Limited. Fresh oil every 3000 miles and moter flush every 10k. Runs like a champ. Ford tech told me keep oil fresh and clean and he guaranteed 300k

[@MotorMikeMedia]

That's great to hear! 👍 You're doing the right thing. Keep it fresh and clean, and it will treat you right!

[@kyledavis5474]

I’ve had a 2010 Limited for 10 years now. It’s been a great vehicle and I was pleasantly surprised with this review, you nailed it.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Thank you very much!!!! I'm glad that yours has been a great vehicle for you!!

[@ministryofpeacekmk]

I just bought a 2014 with 118,000 miles. The dealership has all of the maintenance records...it was very well maintained. Brought it to my mechanic, and he said that the engine was so clean that you could eat off it, and it has zero rust anywhere on it! The inside is meticulously clean too! I love it!!

[@celestinegildersleeve2657]

I love my 2015 Expedition Platinum EL. 105k miles only issue was a water pump. I keep getting offers to sell it. I think I will keep it.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Very nice 👍. If that's the only problem you've had and you only got 105k, I would keep it too. It's got a long life ahead of it.

[@operationbs7610]

300k miles and going strong on my 07 🤣

[@HowtoRestoreHeadlights]

😅😅😅😅

[@Dr.DFA666]

Asking a year later she still run good?

[@PlaneGuyProud]

I bought an EL recently for 8500 with 99500 miles. Plan to keep it forever.

[@gera3541]

mine 06 with 27700 and still running good

[@305youtuber]

listen, just drove my '08 expedition eddie bauer edition from fl to ga and sc, then through al, ms, la out to tx and there wasn't an one ounce of give up or give out in it ✊😅

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Very nice 👍

[@squidwerd1981]

The spark plug issue was corrected in late 2008

[@mkilic10]

actually it is the late 2007.

[@PlaneGuyProud]

Great. Just bought a 09 one. Lol

[@brian66233]

I pulled my travel trailer across country in this. It was def over the 9000lb capacity and it did awesome. It never let me down. I still own it and it has 200k miles and the A/C finally gave out. First real issue I've had with it since I bought it used 5 years ago.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Yeah, it is over 9,000 lbs. I miss spoke and said the estimated torque figures after the changes they made to it to fix some of the errors of the early 5.4L, but when it was done, it made more power and torque. Once they made some fixes on it It was pretty reliable and was around for a while until it was replaced by the coyote 5.0L V8. Good catch! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@fsb_-bf3th]

⁠@@MotorMikeMediain expeditions it wasn’t replaced by the 5.0 coyote. In the f150 yes by 2010 or 2011. In the expeditions it was replaced by the 3.5.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

@fsb_-bf3th The Ford F-150 got the coyote 5.0L, and the expedition got the 3.5L V6. So you could say that technically, the 5 4 V8 got replaced by a 5.0 V8 in some vehicles and the 3.5 V6 in others

[@josephalberta1145]

I have a 2011. I had a small spot of rust from dirt that built up in the rocker panel that was easy to fix. If you dont keep up on the oil changes the engine can run rough in idle. I changed the spark plugs and the driver door window regulator. The CD has given me issues as well. Other than that I have had no maintenance. Overall the truck is quite rust resistant and its been reliable with no electronic issues.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Very nice they can be great SUV as long as you maintain them.

[@Daudi792]

My Dad had one of these he bought it brand new and it was excellent. It took our family of 6 on many holidays and never failed in anyway. Never broke down. and it always had enough space.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

That's awesome! It's always nice to think back to the family vehicle that you have memories with going places. It's like it is part of the family as well.

[@Daudi792]

😀👍@@MotorMikeMedia

[@sonicpix]

I'm looking at a 2013 SSV that's a former paramedic vehicle. Rockers are gone and will be replaced and the tailgate has a wrap with corrosion under it. Has 183k KMs on it (Canada). $8500 cdn. Being ssv everything is heavy duty. Not looking at it as a people hauler more like a pick up. My Land Rover LR3 is nice but there's not a lot I could find to replace it.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

It is getting harder harder to find a good reliable large SUV at a affordable price. The Land Rover LR3 is a great SUV but As long as a vehicle has been maintained properly. Higher mileage shouldn't be as much as an issue as long as it has oil changes and have been maintained that 2013 SSV could be a nice replacement for you

[@GaryH-pw9cm]

I have found that blend door problems can be mostly stopped by not turning the temperature all the way to hot or cold. This way the motor stays off the end of its travel to lessen the load on the motor. Seems to work in my 2014 Expedition. My old 77 Lincoln had vacuum operated blend doors that never failed. But now we have electronic blend doors that fail a lot. 🙄

[@MotorMikeMedia]

@GaryH-pw9cm very nice thank you bery much for the tip! That 66 Lincoln sounds like a big beautiful land yacht! 👍

[@cpncreditking3279]

Just bought 2007 Expedition Limited 118k miles 8k very smooth

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Awesome that's great 👍

[@BostonKnick]

Love your energy my man, awesome video

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Thank you very much!!! 👍

[@PlaneGuyProud]

I am thinking about repainting the portions of the hood and liftgate that is corroding on mine. Sand it out, clean it real good, and use proper aluminun primer and use good paint and clearcoat.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Do it up it sounds like you took all the right steps it should come out pretty good! 👍

[@PlaneGuyProud]

@@MotorMikeMedia Will do. Just waiting for it to be cool and dry out. Houston is so humid. Can't do a good repaint on humid days and trap the moisture underneath the primer. Also still researching on the right tools as well.

[@mr.hearse7512]

Love my Limited drivers side heated seats dont work but the cooling does , running boards sometimes but by the time they deploy im already in , no biggie for me , the true test was Thursday night coming home from work in Elma NY driving through the winter storm This truck Handled Awesome 4wd had no issues no slipping or sliding and it got me home safe it is comfortable and i feel safe in it , im old school

[@MotorMikeMedia]

That's good that you feel safe and comfortable in your big SUV these can be great vehicles for family haulers towing or just someone that wants a large SUV.

[@cmoshpit9171]

I have an extra heated seat plug for under the seat. And I'm in vermont

[@mr.hearse7512]

Cmosphpit that's awesome I'd be interested

[@cmoshpit9171]

@Mr. Hearse how do I get ahold of you? Also what year is yours?

[@twood51]

Your seats heating and cooling could be the plug under the passenger seat they are known for that...there are great KZbin video repairs!

[@peterbradshaw8177]

Currently considering an EL for our growing family. You covered some potential issues to look for. Thank you.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

You're very welcome and thanks for watching!

[@cmoshpit9171]

i just got a 2013 el and its amazing. zero rust, and it fits 4x8 sheets of plywood with the seats put down in the back

[@peterbradshaw8177]

@@cmoshpit9171 We ended up buying a 2012 EL Limited over the summer. Low corrosion, but it is there. So much room. Love it so far!

[@charlesnichelson219]

Very nice, I have 2 of them in Florida so no rust. 2011 limited EL with 145,000 and 2006 Eddie Bauer with 214,000 both running strong. With 5.4 L you need oil changes every 4,000 miles or you will have issues. Great towing SUVs 🚙

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Very Nice SUVs you have there! with some TLC they can last a long time keep them going as long as you can!

[@anthonysteely2533]

320,000 on my 07 same color limited 2nd owner garage kept found mine for 3300 i love mine and the best part is it looks like a newer one since they had the same body 07-16 i would recommend to anyone

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Nice, that's awesome to hear as long as you maintain them they are wonderful vehicles!!! 👍

[@randomgameuploads1162]

Im still driving my 2008 and loving it.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Good that's awesome 👍

[@annettenpaul]

"When it's running, it's pretty sweet", lol. Now there's a great selling point!

[@tongtongwang]

98k mile on myy 2014, leaking front dif pinion seal and coolant leak 9(broken crossover pipe gasket) and it will have band noise when start.. (AC stuff)

[@MotorMikeMedia]

I'm sorry 😞

[@Pr.2104]

My family started off with a 2003 Ford Expedition Eddie baur trim model up until early 2021 Rust had eaten the Frame but the motor was still strong and healthy for having 240k miles, soon after we got a 2010 Ford Expedition limited in 2022 with 132k miles for $7,000 on Marketplace, it had its issues mainly the sun-roof not working and ball joints but other then that the motor is strong and healthy along with the comforts and ease it is to fold the seats, I had just replaced the factory radio/Navigation last night to a Pioneer AVH-W4400NEX with a maestro Rr paired to keep steering wheel controls and rear dvd, it also has wireless CarPlay which is what I needed for this upcoming summer I only got the stereo for $70 dollars on Facebook so it was a no brainer to install it loving it so far 👏🏽

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Very nice! 👍 they can be great vehicles they do have a few problems bit like you said, the motor has been strong and they drive really nice.

[@themotoheimers]

Had 160k on our 2011 expedition. Had to do tha phasers at 125k. Had a clicking blend door.. hit a deere insurance wanted to scrap so got a 2016 with ecoboost. So far loving the ecoboost. Seems like it downshifts 4x better than the 5.4 did with same trans. Love the expys though for towing capacity on a people mover

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Very nice. 👍 Going to the EcoBoost really fixes a few problems that the generation has.

[@LD72]

I have a 02 XLT with 290,000 miles coil packs fuel pump have been repaired other than that no major engine or transmission problems knock on wood

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Very nice keep it going as long as you can 👍

[@keenanhatley7184]

I had an 06 eb now a2012 limited this thing feels huge 😭

[@miguelbryondesouza2928]

I have a 2008 Ford Expedition FMF 150k running strong 💪 i have rust issues on the paint and im repairing that other than that 5.4l tritron are ight 😅

[@topdollarmobile7460]

Actually the 5.4 3v (found in these expeditions) doesn’t have a spark plug detonation issue. That was a 5.4 2v problem. Ford “fixed” the spark plug detonation issue in the 5.4 3v but fixing that problem brought on a new one. The spark plug tends to get stuck in the engine when replacing them. So basically if you don’t ever replace your spark plugs you won’t ever encounter this problem.

[@PaulHenreid]

Good review! Thank you

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Thank you very much and Thanks for Watching!

[@chuckjarrell3127]

Great review on yours

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Thank you very much! 👍

[@ilc-nl3yy]

I just bought a 2012 Expedition King Ranch with only 39k miles that looks like it just rolled off of the assembly line. I'm planning on changing the oil every 3k miles and just bought a new transmission filter and will replace the fluid that's in the pan. I probably paid too much, but I wanted one with low miles.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

It sounds like a nice clean ride take care of it and it will be a good SUV for you 👍

[@AlmightyIn5ane]

How.much? I just got a 2013 limited with 71k miles for 19500

[@ilc-nl3yy]

@@AlmightyIn5ane $25k. I only drive it 5k miles a year

[@519hockeycards7]

Have a 2010 With 225,000 Miles, Hoping to get another 125,000! Love this Vehicle!

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Very nice. Keep it as long as you can.

[@melissabillmire8641]

I've got a 2008 with some 168000 thousand miles on it. Though I have never experienced any problems with the engine. The rest of the stuff you are talking about. Like the electrical issues with a a.c. vent flaps and the heated and cooling seats. That I have experienced plus the damn electric front drivers and passenger side windows. The wires/cables that are connected to the window frames. Keep breaking and I have tried to mickey mouse them back together again. Only to have them fail a few months later.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Yeah, these vehicles can be pretty expensive to maintain. It's sad that a lot of electrical issues AC vent flaps driver passenger windows and seats. And all that stuff have so many problems from the factbrief as they get older and only it's worse. They just ride so well when things do work. They can be good vehicles if you got some extra money and / or time to put in them.

[@gfunkjunkie16]

I just bought the same exact limited 07 with 98k miles

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Very Awesome after a few months let me know how it is and if it is a good or great SUV.

[@jesusquintero688]

They do require some maintance at higher mileage but if you get a good deal its worth it.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Oh yes it can definitely be worth it! They Are comfortable large SUVs that are very capable.

[@monicagross5131]

Hi im from Alabama i have a used 2008 ford expedition eddie bauer 5.4 it runs good should i replace the timing

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Yeah, this one is still running strong with almost 250k on it! They can be great vehicles and engines. You just have to maintain them.

[@markpirisky2281]

Just purchased a ‘08 this past December. She has over 318000 miles. Runs great. Being such high mileage, should I switch to a heavier weight oil? I’m still putting in 20W-50.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

I still put 20w-50 and it's running strong.

[@ameenahmuhammad656]

Does the 3rd row have tether anchors for a carseat?

[@dieselcanuck87]

None of those 5.4 engines in those years had the spark plug popping out issues.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Yeah the gen before 👍

[@floridaman2331]

I can’t find the cabin air filter in my 2014 expedition

[@MotorMikeMedia]

I know in 2011 with the 5.4L V8, it does not have a factory-installed cabin air filter. It uses a non-changeable physical mesh barrier. I don't know about the Ecoboost one of the top my head I will have to look it up

[@FlyingV555]

There is none. The 2nd and 3rd gens (like this one) don’t have one.

[@mmyers5455]

Hello! We have a 2009 Expedition that has passed on but has a ton of great parts. Do you know anyone who buys whole trucks for parts?

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Good Afternoon! I'm sorry about the passing of your Expedition. I don't know anyone personally but if you are looking I would look online for a Parts, Junk or Scrap yard. They can take it off of your hands or they may know of a place or Person they is looking to buy trucks for part. There is also Facebook Market place there are people on there looking for Parts vehicles just take the proper precautions if you go that route.

[@Alphasig336]

$1500 for the blend door zone control failure. The driver side/defrost actuator is a high fail rate. Luckily the ford mechanic broke the display. He said they have a high fail rate so it offsets some $1000 of the cost at no cost.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Thats good that they broke and replaced that 👍

[@isaiahscott1998]

I just bought an Eddie Bauer 08 trim

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Very nice after a few months, let me know how you like it, and if you would do it again.

[@cleveland9598]

Literally bought this car 2 days ago. 2010 expedition limited

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Very nice! 👍

[@cleveland9598]

@@MotorMikeMedia better than fitting 3 kids in back of challenger lol. I needed 3 rows and sumthin to handle Cleveland winters lol. Not disappointed so far

[@MotorMikeMedia]

@@cleveland9598 Yeah you now have a lot more room then a challenger lol I really like the Expeditions there roomy &nice to drive! I Hope it will be a great car for you and your family!!! 👍

[@mr.2cents.846]

Quiet a big vehicle. Does it feel big when you drive it? I love these navigation systems. They even play DVDs.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

It feels big but not as big as most people would think

[@BonsonIsland]

I have heard from others that the V8 is more reliable. Heard the V6 has a problem with their Turbos and the injectors.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

@BonsonIsland They both have their pros and cons, but the V8, if maintained properly, can be very reliable

[@talltimbot]

Scrap the overhead cam debacles then swap a Windsor or 323" GM V8

[@isakwilkinson2491]

Totally awesome yeah I'm done buying brand new vehicles it just ain't worth it it always ends up being a hassle. So the used vehicles I go to a buy here pay here in Idaho Vista Auto Sales they're freaking awesome The guy's been around for like 40 years selling buy here pay here cars and I've never had a problem with the two vehicles I've bought from him and made payments and they cashed out and they're still running. So I'm working on looking at this expedition as a 2010 limited and he's giving me a sweet deal on it's about 200,000 miles but it has no rust

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Very nice! Yes, unfortunately, nowadays with cars being so expensive. It is not really worth buying a brand new car. Onless it is something you absolutely want. And you plan on keeping it until it dies. Finding use vehicles that have Bin maintain properly and still in your shape. It can't be hard to find, but it's so much worth all the savings you can get.

[@Retro_Gamer_89]

My Sister gave me her 2008 Expedition in 2021 for free 😁 it has 203,000 miles now in October 2024 it has 218,000 miles

[@blackericdenice]

If I bought one. I would put a 2.7 ecoboost v6 engine in there.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

That'd be a cool engine swap 👍

[@mr.2cents.846]

A vehicle just white is okay. But white with black accents is slick. 👍👍 BTW thist navigation systems aoso okay DVDs. 😉

[@monicagross5131]

Is the 5.4 motor a good motor

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Yes they are! 👍

[@jonbadboy112]

BLEND DOOR ISSUES GALORE, IVE CHANGED THREE OF THEM, RUNNING BOARD MOTORS, BRAKES AND ROTORS, LED LIGHTS, BODY WORK ON THE HOOD AND TRUNK DOOR BECUASE OF THE FAMOUS OXIDATION BUT A POWERFUL TRUCK BEATS EVERY SNOW SEASON... GREAT VIDEO...

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching!

[@teslamx4lifeunedited887]

Do you know if the 2007 Navigator have the same issues?

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Yes they have similar issues they're basically the same video just different sheet metal and some nicer materials.

[@noblefriend8112]

Thank you for the review. Reaching 200,000 miles, did you replace the cam phasers, timing chains, and oil pump? If not, how often do you change oil and what brand of oil do you use?

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Thank you very much for the comment and for watching!! Yes all that has been replaced My dad usually changes the oil twice a year one in the summer one in the winter he doesn't put very many miles on the vehicle he usually drives about 6 mi a day I would have to ask him what oil he is using and I can get back to you on that!

[@csrboltfan2643]

Go watch a Ford factory-trained mechanic named Brian. He's the absolute BEST when it comes to working on Fords, plus he pretty much does it on a ".....For Dummies" level. His KZbin channel is: fordtechmakuloco

[@noblefriend8112]

@@csrboltfan2643 thanks for the infos.

[@HonchoThaHitman]

I’m looking at a 2013 with 155,000 miles for 12,500 is it worth it?

[@MotorMikeMedia]

If the body is rust free and nice and interior is clean. Everything's working electronically on the as well as the four by four working with a strong running engine. Yes, it is worth it if it's clean and strong running. If it's rough or needs a lot of work, then no.

[@HonchoThaHitman]

@@MotorMikeMediaok I’m taking it in for an inspection today so hopefully everything goes good

[@emteebee1872]

@@HonchoThaHitmandid you end up getting it? If so how’s it so far?

[@HonchoThaHitman]

@@emteebee1872 hell yea I got it I talked him down to $9000. It’s been a really good truck only bad thing is it’s horrible on gas. But I still love it

[@stevenresendez1170]

My 2014 had issues at 87k miles. Just cut my losses and sold it 9k

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Yeah l these vehicles do become very costly to maintain the older they get and do have quite a few problems or gremlins that can pop up. Like you said sometimes you need to know when to cut your losses

[@theoabramovich3128]

You know, you just showed off your master door code on the card in the center console.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Its the old code so its all good. 👍

[@blackericdenice]

2:35 the 3.5 ecoboost could tow more than the old v8. I can tell you have never towed with an ecoboost before.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

You are right I misspoken in my head I had the information for the 2.7 EcoBoost not the 3.5 for towing Yes a 3.5 will out blow the 5.4 Triton as well as the 5.0 coyote the 3.5 is a beast I misspoken but thank you very much for catching it I'm a big fan of EcoBoost as well as the current coyote engine

[@JOSERODRIGUEZ13-b8e]

You cant compare it to my 2008 cadillac escalade platinum 😍6.2

[@MotorMikeMedia]

I love me a nice Escalade with the 6.2 V8 👍

[@nekrobillyhenry666]

❤

[@uta9944]

All you can say is the 2008, 10, 12 are the gigachads

[@MisterModelGaming]

Mines got the same chip on the hood lol

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Haha nice lol

[@josephcazzuto7198]

I've heard the 2nd generation was the best. The one with the smaller engine. Any opinions?

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Yes the second generation and the smaller engine are more reliable vehicles 👍

[@gordocarbo]

1 owner 08...main bearing knock appeared out of nowhere idling this week..93k mi so much about this I cant stand...had better reliability , knee room from a 10 yr older Silverado. 13 F150 Lariat even more problem prone. Try to give all mfrs a chance but these are just pos not what they used to be

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Yeah unfortunately Nowadays, the majority of cars aren't built to last more than a hundred and twenty five thousand miles.

[@snoopyfix2]

Nice review. I have a 2010 Limited EL. We love it. There are a few things that are annoying, however. Also, the rear entertainment only plays DVDs, not Blu-rays. The front screen can also play DVDs, but not while driving obviously, and not for the back screen. I have also had to fix the ground wire for the heated/ac seats. I also have the annoying clicking from the blend door (just recently). I don't have the rust issue though, other than the small paint peel on the front hood, and a very tiny spot on the back tailgate. My running board motors just went out on my as well.

[@MotorMikeMedia]

Thank you very much. Yeah, you're right, thank you. Good catch 👍 They do have there problems that can be annoying, but usually, the rest of the vehicle makes up for it.

[@jamieknox4645]

350,00 miles and still rolling

[@2007-Aimen]

💪🏻🇺🇸✌🏻--->foad

[@balamadras]

lot of ads.so no

[@uta9944]

I gotta say the normal edition is better (opinion)

[@paulspagnola1627]

Who does a car review with a load of mulch?

[@MotorMikeMedia]

To be completely honest I don't even know it was in there until I put the camera on it and I was like I should have checked that first lol