JamusDemus
Active Member
Hello everyone!
I am in love with the expeditions. My family has had them since they basically came out. Currently I’ve inherited a 2009 Eddie Bauer 165k miles that has a couple of different issues, and I’ve been told multiple things by different mechanics. I’m at the point where I’m trying to decide if I want to do repairs or sell it.
The transmission has been getting stuck in first gear randomly for a few years, maybe 30 or 40,000 miles. Now it’s starting to get stuck more often. Turning the SUV off and back on fixes it. So it seems like I really need a transmission replacement. No one seems to be interested in rebuilding it. Looks like that would be about $6000.
it needs new suspension all the way around and tie rods.
The engine runs rough while idling and throws camshaft sensor codes, that’s very intermittent as well. Timing is fine. I’ve put some oil cleaner inside of it. That seem to clear it out for a few months but then the issue came back.
The bumper has way too many holes in it, paint job is mostly holding. Interior is fine. I just took it on a 2000 mile trip and other than getting stuck in first gear constantly. It wasn’t too bad.
Ultimately, I’d like to really get a newer expedition. But I’ve been hearing terrible things about the newer engines. Granted, the 5.4v has its own quirks.
My partner has a Nissan armada that’s just as old with some issues, but not as many issues. Personally, I think the expedition is a much better investment than the Armada. I also have a fusion energi. I so it’s not like the expedition is the only vehicle. However we prefer it when the fusion won’t cut it and for road trips.
Are if some of you wouldn’t mind, what would you do in this situation?
I am in love with the expeditions. My family has had them since they basically came out. Currently I’ve inherited a 2009 Eddie Bauer 165k miles that has a couple of different issues, and I’ve been told multiple things by different mechanics. I’m at the point where I’m trying to decide if I want to do repairs or sell it.
The transmission has been getting stuck in first gear randomly for a few years, maybe 30 or 40,000 miles. Now it’s starting to get stuck more often. Turning the SUV off and back on fixes it. So it seems like I really need a transmission replacement. No one seems to be interested in rebuilding it. Looks like that would be about $6000.
it needs new suspension all the way around and tie rods.
The engine runs rough while idling and throws camshaft sensor codes, that’s very intermittent as well. Timing is fine. I’ve put some oil cleaner inside of it. That seem to clear it out for a few months but then the issue came back.
The bumper has way too many holes in it, paint job is mostly holding. Interior is fine. I just took it on a 2000 mile trip and other than getting stuck in first gear constantly. It wasn’t too bad.
Ultimately, I’d like to really get a newer expedition. But I’ve been hearing terrible things about the newer engines. Granted, the 5.4v has its own quirks.
My partner has a Nissan armada that’s just as old with some issues, but not as many issues. Personally, I think the expedition is a much better investment than the Armada. I also have a fusion energi. I so it’s not like the expedition is the only vehicle. However we prefer it when the fusion won’t cut it and for road trips.
Are if some of you wouldn’t mind, what would you do in this situation?