07 expy el potential buy

[tpndrcn]

I am looking at an 07' El 445 Eddie Bauer with 116,000 miles. Any major concern areas I should look at on it? Do they have cam phaser issues like previous years? Thanks for the help guys.

 

[DetroitDarin]

I have a 2006 and and dissapointed at the electrical craftsmanship. Watch out for those things.

 

[GaryH2]

I have an 07 EB EL with over 150k.

A few repairs that I remember over the past 100k:
Window motors can give out. If a window is really slow and squeeks it may be on its way out.
Paint bubbles on hood and tailgate. There's a whole thread on this topic alone.
I've had the bulkhead plug go in the transmission. Not a big deal but the repair costs more in fluid than the plug itself. If you see a trans leak, its probably the plug. F150s have this issue too.
Never left me stranded (other than when the battery gave out, but that isn't limited to Expeditions)

There's a more comprehensive list in the sticky threads I believe (as well as a search).

My electrics have been fine and its been rock solid over the 100k+ I've owned it.

 

[GAINMOB]

my 2004 is in great shape with almost 150K...stay on top of maintenance so you need to do the 100K maintenance if it hasnt been done already

 

[tpndrcn]

I appreciate your input guys, I am going to look at the EXPY tonight. Still haven't heard are you guys having cam phaser issues still or did they fix this issue by 07'?

 

[GAINMOB]

upper/lower ball joints should need to be replaced as well

 

[tpndrcn]

07' Expy Buy

Well unfortunately it had a lot more body damage than the owner stated over the phone,imagine that! It also had a major exhaust leak on the drivers side most likely the manifold , also didn't tell me about and I specifically asked. So my search still continues. I did stop at the dealer and drive one and I really do like them a lot. I look foward going from my Supercrew to one of these. It will accommodate my kids a little better. !! Keep up the input guys/girls its much appreciated.

 

[GaryH2]

Well unfortunately it had a lot more body damage than the owner stated over the phone,imagine that! It also had a major exhaust leak on the drivers side most likely the manifold , also didn't tell me about and I specifically asked. So my search still continues. I did stop at the dealer and drive one and I really do like them a lot. I look foward going from my Supercrew to one of these. It will accommodate my kids a little better. !! Keep up the input guys/girls its much appreciated.

I also went from a SCrew to my first Expy (02). The Minions outgrew that one (too big for the third row (!) ) so I got an 07 EL. Its been great!

As 6k said, ball joints are something to thing about in the higher miles. I just replaced mine somewhere around 120k. Crap-tastic PA roads didn't help them at all. I'm sure of that.

 

[tpndrcn]

Got one!

Well, I found an 08' XLT with 100,100 miles its got black leather,sunroof,dvd, powerfold 3rd row, towing, and brand new tires! I love the ride and the family loves it too, the kids slept on the way home from picking it up! Thanks for the help and input guys/girls. Here's a couple pics of it:

 

[Bedrck47]

Looks Nice Good luck with it
Get yourself a DVD copy of the service manual if you do your own work.

 

[Bedrck47]

when you get a chance

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