2003 Expy XLT 5.4L
this is the list of repair work I've needed in 180K miles
- some kind of warranty drive train work not sure what soon after I bought it
- that suspension link that always breaks and makes a clunk
- tranny flush
- alignments, oil & air filer changes etc
- brakes & tires obviously
- check engine & airbag light on ... wiring harness frayed & repaired
- cooling system flush
- spark plugs & coils at 100K
- pcv valve
- window regulators twice
- both rear wheel hub assemblies
- clean tighten battery terminals
- window master switch driver side
- vacuum hose to front wheel
- rear window hinges
- vacuum hose junction behind battery (air was only blowing out defrost, youtube video)
- new battery (once!)
- damn rear heat a/c clunking noise common problem both disabled
- multiple rear window wiper frozen , take apart & clean lube
- rebuild emergency brakes several times
- lube ignition key & door locks
- dielectric grease on trailer plug
- fuel filter several times (replacement rusts out) & connectors
- rear differential fluid change
- alternator (3 times)
- serpentine belt idler (bearing noise)
- wiper blades obviously
- lower sheering shaft (rusted, binding)
- multiple brake lines both rubber & metal
- gorilla tape to repair rusted out areas
- serpentine belt
The weirdest problems I've had:
- interior lights stay on ... usually after car wash ... no more drive through car wash!
- driver side door doesn't latch in cold weather, have to cycle electronic door locks!
- E brake design is ridiculous, just barely works when fully serviced
- try to avoid using electric windows in cold weather since that's when the regulator breaks
- weak alternator, worked fine unless headlights on then battery drains
- stupid design for rear windshield wiper requires disassembly & lube every 3 years
- rear heat a/c ALWAYS breaks on these clunking noise
- rear liftgate latch stopped working then started again months later
- doubt I could get my spare tire off after all these years (RUST) if needed
- absolutely LOVE having to bang & destroy rear rotor with sledgehammer to remove
this is the list of repair work I've needed in 180K miles
- some kind of warranty drive train work not sure what soon after I bought it
- that suspension link that always breaks and makes a clunk
- tranny flush
- alignments, oil & air filer changes etc
- brakes & tires obviously
- check engine & airbag light on ... wiring harness frayed & repaired
- cooling system flush
- spark plugs & coils at 100K
- pcv valve
- window regulators twice
- both rear wheel hub assemblies
- clean tighten battery terminals
- window master switch driver side
- vacuum hose to front wheel
- rear window hinges
- vacuum hose junction behind battery (air was only blowing out defrost, youtube video)
- new battery (once!)
- damn rear heat a/c clunking noise common problem both disabled
- multiple rear window wiper frozen , take apart & clean lube
- rebuild emergency brakes several times
- lube ignition key & door locks
- dielectric grease on trailer plug
- fuel filter several times (replacement rusts out) & connectors
- rear differential fluid change
- alternator (3 times)
- serpentine belt idler (bearing noise)
- wiper blades obviously
- lower sheering shaft (rusted, binding)
- multiple brake lines both rubber & metal
- gorilla tape to repair rusted out areas
- serpentine belt
The weirdest problems I've had:
- interior lights stay on ... usually after car wash ... no more drive through car wash!
- driver side door doesn't latch in cold weather, have to cycle electronic door locks!
- E brake design is ridiculous, just barely works when fully serviced
- try to avoid using electric windows in cold weather since that's when the regulator breaks
- weak alternator, worked fine unless headlights on then battery drains
- stupid design for rear windshield wiper requires disassembly & lube every 3 years
- rear heat a/c ALWAYS breaks on these clunking noise
- rear liftgate latch stopped working then started again months later
- doubt I could get my spare tire off after all these years (RUST) if needed
- absolutely LOVE having to bang & destroy rear rotor with sledgehammer to remove