200,699 mile report on 2007 Limited

[Rusty90272]

1. Bought this gal in 2011 with 85,000 miles on it. It was a repo.

2. MPG, calculated by hand, corresponded to the computer 285 miles divided by 13.5 gallons. 21 MPG. Of course, I drive 65 to 70 on cruise control for this MPG. This was from Durango CO, to Santa Fe then back to the gas station on exit 264 south of Santa Fe this Sunday. 86 Octane.

3. I have always used Mobil 1 Synthetic oil for changes at 7,000miles.

4. I have always maintained my vehicle as per Ford's maintenance guidlines.

5. List of repairs:

A. New Strut in 2014. About $450.
B. New Blower for AC in front compartment in 2015. $400.
C. New Water-pump this June. Was leaking and mechanic recommended it be replaced. $650.

Total repairs: $1500.

In the pictures you can see the coating over the paint is peeling. The Driver seat has cracked. There is a chip on the plastic of the door handle (no big deal).

Also, the Navigation disk reads "error" and asks for a new disk to be put in. The old disk won't eject so I have no navigation via the disk. In this era of Smart phones I decided not to both with an entire new unit (about $1000) as the radio works well. The Nav unit malfunctioned in 2015.

The truck still drives like a dream. It accelerates well-no noticeable loss of power since I purchased it.
It is still very comfortable to drive. The heater and AC work well. No electrical problems. Gas milage is very respectible for a V8 engine with 200,000 miles.

I bought this truck as I needed at vehicle a bit smaller than my 2002 Excursion and I had been happy with my 2000 Ford Expedition that the ex-wife got in a divorce.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Still looks like a nice ride. An upholstery guy could stitch that tear pretty easily.

 

[Adieu]

Vinyl glue and permanent marker to blend the edge

 

[mossback]

Very interesting write up. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Muddy Bean]

Rusty, you should have more likes for that post. It’s always nice to see detailed write ups on how our trucks are faring with age and miles. Thanks for taking the time to post photos and info on this. Helps some of us newbie Ford Expedition Owners sleep a little better at night.


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[sjwelds]

Rusty, you should have more likes for that post.

I liked it!

Jealous of your mpg figures. Try as I might, I can't get much over 13 mpg local. Trips I MIGHT see 17 ish....

My front end is looking quite sad as well. Broken plastic, peeled paint, etc. Told my wife I wish we'd hit a deer so we could get the front end fixed up, lol. She didn't seem to think it was all that funny.

 

[Adieu]

I liked it!

Jealous of your mpg figures. Try as I might, I can't get much over 13 mpg local. Trips I MIGHT see 17 ish....

My front end is looking quite sad as well. Broken plastic, peeled paint, etc. Told my wife I wish we'd hit a deer so we could get the front end fixed up, lol. She didn't seem to think it was all that funny.

If you need a chrome grille and Ford oval, the grille pops up every once in a while for $72ish Taiwanese i think Evan Fischer branded (out of stock 3 times out of 4 when you click the links, but sometimes reappears again), and the oval has a bunch of Amazon sources for $15ish

 

[deweysmith]

DUDE what is your secret on that gas mileage! I can't even get 17 on the freeway! Maybe it's just your speed, I'm usually doing a steady 75.

 

[dmm5157]

Very nice! My 2007 Limited looks very similar, particularly the seat tear on driver seat. I'm around 175,000 miles right now though. Hoping I can surprise 200,000 miles as well.

 

[Allen Miller]

is it for sale, lol? I"m in the market.

 

[sjwelds]

If you need a chrome grille and Ford oval, the grille pops up every once in a while for $72ish Taiwanese i think Evan Fischer branded (out of stock 3 times out of 4 when you click the links, but sometimes reappears again), and the oval has a bunch of Amazon sources for $15ish

On mine the grille is in decent shape, it's the lower plastic bumper cover, air dam etc that's in rough shape...

 

[JExpedition07]

The best i have seen Highway was 18.4 MPG. I was so excited i took a pic of it, although i don’t really pay that much mind to gas mileage i drive trucks after all. That was driving 65 mostly even with light acceleration.

 

[deweysmith]

Do you drive with 4x4 in auto all the time? Ford says that can reduce gas mileage by up to 10%, which would bump you up to about 20mpg.

 

[JExpedition07]

Do you drive with 4x4 in auto all the time? Ford says that can reduce gas mileage by up to 10%, which would bump you up to about 20mpg.

Yes i normally run it in auto so you are probably correct.

 

[dmm5157]

My 2007 Expedition Limited 2WD and I get about 20-21 mpg on the highway if I put cruise control at 70 mph. I get around 19 mpg at 80mph on cruise control. I can get up to 22 mpg if I go between 60 and 65 mph

 

[rollinstone]

I get 12 mpg in city and 12 mpg highway...but I'm usually towing 3500 lbs...LOL

 

[Machete]

Im surprised at the positive responses. My 2000, which has 170,*** mi, looks far better. I will take pics and post later. My seats are not torn or ripped or even cracked. The paint is shiny and not peeling. I get 14mpg in city and 16mpg hwy which is what is printed on the sticker.

Over the years I've done a few ignition coils, shocks, front end bushings, rear arms, an alternator, thats it besides the normal maintenance at or before intervals.

Im in the market for new vehicle as Im handing this one down to my son who travels a lot for hockey, and I just cant bring myself to buy a new Ford.

Im liking Toyota especially after learning they are the most U.S.A. made vehicle - many Fords are made in Mexico. So the 'buy American' makes me feel better.

 

[JExpedition07]

Ford light duty trucks are all made in USA in fact Not one Expedition, F-150, or Super Duty is made in Mexico. These vehicles are all exported from our market to other markets for purchase, something that’s very rare these days. Last year Ford won the Most Domestic Parts Content competition. Toyota always claims they are the most American truck but all the resources that study parts content seem to say otherwise. GM you have to watch, if I buy one of their vehicles i will be checking the sticker to make sure it was built here.

 

[mossback]

The 2017 I have was made in Kentucky.

 

[Adieu]

Im surprised at the positive responses. My 2000, which has 170,*** mi, looks far better. I will take pics and post later. My seats are not torn or ripped or even cracked. The paint is shiny and not peeling. I get 14mpg in city and 16mpg hwy which is what is printed on the sticker.

Over the years I've done a few ignition coils, shocks, front end bushings, rear arms, an alternator, thats it besides the normal maintenance at or before intervals.

Im in the market for new vehicle as Im handing this one down to my son who travels a lot for hockey, and I just cant bring myself to buy a new Ford.

Im liking Toyota especially after learning they are the most U.S.A. made vehicle - many Fords are made in Mexico. So the 'buy American' makes me feel better.

The "cracked" look on seats is usually easy to restore, leather "cracks" are typically dirt embedded in the grain and will bounce back when brushed out