2012 Expedition XLT EL (ENGINE)

[H3kta83]

Hi All,

First post here, i found an expedition for sale but it has a blown engine so option is buy it as is from dealer or they will rebuild the engine and add 4K to the price. Suggestions on were i can search for a new/used engine? Located in Central Texas.
Any other suggestions would be appreciated.


Owner of a 2004 Eddie Bauer Expedition 5.4L with 214,000 miles.

 

[deweysmith]

$4k for a rebuild isn't bad at all…

 

[Sccritterkiller]

What kind of warranty will you get from the dealer?

 

[East-TN]

Rebuild and some warranty (right?)...that would be tough to beat.

 

[1997SCEBFEX]

I went with an independent rebuilder at about the same price including a 3 year/36K warranty.

 

[skeeter]

If you drive a lot of miles every year you may want a 36 month/Unlimited mileage warranty. Look at a new engine (P/N 6006 long block). It's not cheap but it is a option that's available.

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/new-gas-engines/service-engine-assy-7886371-1

https://parts.ford.com/en/us/resources/parts-warranty

 

[H3kta83]

$4k for a rebuild isn't bad at all…

Thanks good to know.

 

[H3kta83]

What kind of warranty will you get from the dealer?

I havent gone with details but dealer did say they would offer warranty

 

[H3kta83]

If you drive a lot of miles every year you may want a 36 month/Unlimited mileage warranty. Look at a new engine (P/N 6006 long block). It's not cheap but it is a option that's available.

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/new-gas-engines/service-engine-assy-7886371-1

https://parts.ford.com/en/us/resources/parts-warranty

You are right kind of pricey i think i would let them work out the car and get their warranty.

 

[Flexpedition]

This would be a "I'll gladly purchase AFTER a 2-3 day test drive when its done" type transaction.

 

[1955moose]

I've got a dumb question? Why would a dealership try to move a vehicle with a blown engine? I think their are other things lurking! If I was a sales manager that took in a vehicle in trade for a new one, I would install another engine, and just up the price to cover any costs. Even a small Gypsy type car lot would never offer a vehicle with a dead motor! I smell a rat. This isn't my first rodeo, I've seen a lot of deceit, no I'd look for another expedition personally. You might be fighting with this dealer if something goes awry with this vehicle. Just my 2 cents from someone that's seen his share of weird transaction's.

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[H3kta83]

I've got a dumb question? Why would a dealership try to move a vehicle with a blown engine? I think their are other things lurking! If I was a sales manager that took in a vehicle in trade for a new one, I would install another engine, and just up the price to cover any costs. Even a small Gypsy type car lot would never offer a vehicle with a dead motor! I smell a rat. This isn't my first rodeo, I've seen a lot of deceit, no I'd look for another expedition personally. You might be fighting with this dealer if something goes awry with this vehicle. Just my 2 cents from someone that's seen his share of weird transaction's.

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I had my doubts as well, the expedition is in very good conditions exterior and interior Wednesday did a walk trough. I just talk to the dealer and he said they would offer only 1 Year 12,000 miles warranty on the engine.

This is why i was exploring other options get the vehicle as is 6K and invest on a new engine to avoid issues with the old vehicle.

Regards,
HH