frostylemonade
New Member
Hi friends,
We recently bought a 2017 Expedition (to replace a 2008 Expedition with 200k on it) from private party and I broke my rule of always seeing a cold engine start when buying a used car... Anyway, exhaust leaks /ticking sounds from passenger side for ~15 seconds on cold startup, and then you can hear exhaust leak / screeching sound when using light boost until engine gets fully to temp. After some reading, I believe I have one or more broken exhaust studs. I took a peek under the hood to verify my suspicion, but it's so cramped in there I couldn't get a good visual. But I'm 99% sure, unless someone has ideas on what else the sound could be.
Anyway, I have done some internet searching, and would like your opinion as to how to proceed. I got a good deal on the car and believe I could sell it (disclosing the issue of course) without too much loss. Or if I go ahead and get the repairs done, I could see this being a reliable car for several years to come (currently 105k on the 2017).
-Thoughts on whether to sell (and continue driving the 2008, which has been very reliable but the high mileage is starting to concern me some), or go ahead with the repairs?
-Is it safe to drive in the meantime, or should I avoid driving it?
-Assuming I do get the work done, would you recommend an independent shop or stick to the dealer?
-I found the BD Diesel and CR Performance exhaust manifolds online - any experience with these vs replacing with Ford stock ones?
-Any other parts I should suggest replacing while they are in there?
-Finally, and I know this could be a huge range, but any idea of the total cost of repair?
Thank you so much for any advice. I'm just trying to gather as much info as I can before I go blindly pay the dealer *** without knowing what I'm getting into. Other than this issue I'm really liking the vehicle. My 5.4 has been great to us, but the 3.5 EB is a totally different animal, and getting 25% better gas mileage doesn't hurt either!
We recently bought a 2017 Expedition (to replace a 2008 Expedition with 200k on it) from private party and I broke my rule of always seeing a cold engine start when buying a used car... Anyway, exhaust leaks /ticking sounds from passenger side for ~15 seconds on cold startup, and then you can hear exhaust leak / screeching sound when using light boost until engine gets fully to temp. After some reading, I believe I have one or more broken exhaust studs. I took a peek under the hood to verify my suspicion, but it's so cramped in there I couldn't get a good visual. But I'm 99% sure, unless someone has ideas on what else the sound could be.
Anyway, I have done some internet searching, and would like your opinion as to how to proceed. I got a good deal on the car and believe I could sell it (disclosing the issue of course) without too much loss. Or if I go ahead and get the repairs done, I could see this being a reliable car for several years to come (currently 105k on the 2017).
-Thoughts on whether to sell (and continue driving the 2008, which has been very reliable but the high mileage is starting to concern me some), or go ahead with the repairs?
-Is it safe to drive in the meantime, or should I avoid driving it?
-Assuming I do get the work done, would you recommend an independent shop or stick to the dealer?
-I found the BD Diesel and CR Performance exhaust manifolds online - any experience with these vs replacing with Ford stock ones?
-Any other parts I should suggest replacing while they are in there?
-Finally, and I know this could be a huge range, but any idea of the total cost of repair?
Thank you so much for any advice. I'm just trying to gather as much info as I can before I go blindly pay the dealer *** without knowing what I'm getting into. Other than this issue I'm really liking the vehicle. My 5.4 has been great to us, but the 3.5 EB is a totally different animal, and getting 25% better gas mileage doesn't hurt either!