What to look for when buying a gen3 expy
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SOLISIMO
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Common 3rd Gen problems that Ive had replaced/fixed.
Battery
Fuel Pump
Window Motor
Rust perf. on roof.
Battery
Fuel Pump
Window Motor
Rust perf. on roof.
wiffmajig
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I have only had one or two real issues.
The power seat track seems to be missing teeth. it jumps and skips when you move it.
We had it looked at once and they replaced the tracks..In less than a month the problem was back. We do not move the seat often so it is not due to excessive use.
The 2nd issue was a feeling that the engine was missing under hard acceleration while passing another vehicle. It never kicked a code and the dealer could not find anything.
The power seat track seems to be missing teeth. it jumps and skips when you move it.
We had it looked at once and they replaced the tracks..In less than a month the problem was back. We do not move the seat often so it is not due to excessive use.
The 2nd issue was a feeling that the engine was missing under hard acceleration while passing another vehicle. It never kicked a code and the dealer could not find anything.
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I too get that missing sensation when under load. Dealer claims everything is ok cause no codes, but I've driven others that don't do it.
SOLISIMO
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Its funny I thought about your post and remembered when we first got the truck and it was cold it did this. I would gun it and it would hesistate, almost felt like my old mustang did when I had to change the plugs but not that bad.
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How did you fix it?
SOLISIMO
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I stopped getting on it lol
Dib52
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Sorry, late to the party...missing sensation here also. Pulled the MAF sensor out of the K&N intake tube and sprayed it down with CRC Mass Air Flow sensor cleaner. Hesitation gone and full power when kicked down. Must have been some residual oil from my filter burned onto the sensor. $7 fix and a 10 min job!
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I only bought my 07 about 5 months ago. Already replaced a fan blower motor, and one of my windows now won't go up anymore as of last week. I've also got the hesitation on hard acceleration. Got something to look at on that now though. Thanks for the info on that one Dib52.
I had the missing in my 07 that we just bought a month ago. Wound up replacing three coil packs and changing the spark plugs. seems to be running fine now. If you are around 80,000 miles or more you should get the spark plugs changed. becareful if you do it your self, the plugs ten to break off because of the carbon build up on them. hope it helps you
steedracer
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I picked up a slight miss under acceleration on the freeway. Explained it to the dealer. He said it was probably a bad coil-pack. He was right...it was.
broncoremy
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New to the forum and to the Exped. Just bought an '08 XLT with about 23k miles. It sags just a little but it is noticeable at the shift from 1st to 2nd but no hesitation or sagging anytime else. This happens cold or warm. I will look at the TB as you guys have mentioned.
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Readyto buy 07 EL Limited
We are ready to buy and EL Limited (we have an Explorer but have run out of room with 4 kids & grandparents visiting from UK all the time!) our only hesitation is that it is showing signs of the "infamous" paint bubbling on the rear tailgate (3 or 4 spots).
From lengthy on-line searches, it sounds like re-painting is not a long term solution as the issue just comes back so does anyone know how much a new tailgate incl. paint would be?
Also, vehicle has 65k and is otherwise in great shape interior is immaculate - asking price $23k - good deal? he will potentially take our '04 in part ex, this is a private sale.
We are ready to buy and EL Limited (we have an Explorer but have run out of room with 4 kids & grandparents visiting from UK all the time!) our only hesitation is that it is showing signs of the "infamous" paint bubbling on the rear tailgate (3 or 4 spots).
From lengthy on-line searches, it sounds like re-painting is not a long term solution as the issue just comes back so does anyone know how much a new tailgate incl. paint would be?
Also, vehicle has 65k and is otherwise in great shape interior is immaculate - asking price $23k - good deal? he will potentially take our '04 in part ex, this is a private sale.
TopGun
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im looking to change from my 98 XLT to an 08 EL Limited. 18995
Lanky
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I am looking to buy an '08 like Dib52 has a pic of. The ones I have looked at that have 60k-70k miles on them are running from $22k to $25k. We would like to find one with all tan seats instead of the gray/tan ones.
Near 100k minimum issues to date
The power seat track seems to be missing teeth. it jumps and skips when you move it.
Changed battery and had to deal with tranny programing loss.
After finding solution which I posted here few years ago, all is well.
'07 is a great truck...
I may never sale it.
The power seat track seems to be missing teeth. it jumps and skips when you move it.
Changed battery and had to deal with tranny programing loss.
After finding solution which I posted here few years ago, all is well.
'07 is a great truck...
I may never sale it.Wife just bought a 2010 Limited EL and we see the paint bubbling on the tailgate. Will do a search on this site but it sounds like a common problem.
She really like the vehicle though. Dealer fixed quite a few things in their 172 point inspection but missed a few things. Had to have the pump/sender assembly replaced last week. Under warranty though.
She really like the vehicle though. Dealer fixed quite a few things in their 172 point inspection but missed a few things. Had to have the pump/sender assembly replaced last week. Under warranty though.
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Bought a used Eddie Bauer 2010 a week ago. 140k. Terrible paint peeling on the liftgate. Driver's heated seat is not working. Other than that, the thing looks, feels, smells and runs like new!
Got work today that Ford denied my claim for corrosion on the tailgate. 2010 EL Limited 97k miles, warranty expires next month.
First Ford, not happy, never had a warranty denied by Toyota, Chevy, GM. Disappointing.
EDIT: After filing a complaint with FORD corporate, the dealer returned my phone call and agreed to split the cost of correcting the corrosion. Not sure Ford even called them, the timing may have been a coincidence. The also gave me the option of returning the vehicle, all in all the dealer turned out to be pretty stand up about it. Glad I am getting to keep the expy, rather than return it.
First Ford, not happy, never had a warranty denied by Toyota, Chevy, GM. Disappointing.
EDIT: After filing a complaint with FORD corporate, the dealer returned my phone call and agreed to split the cost of correcting the corrosion. Not sure Ford even called them, the timing may have been a coincidence. The also gave me the option of returning the vehicle, all in all the dealer turned out to be pretty stand up about it. Glad I am getting to keep the expy, rather than return it.
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The dealer/ service tech makes all the difference
When warranty issues are up for interpretation it's all comes down to that FoMo's dealers service tech's discretion. I have one local dealer who always denies and overcharges. I have another a few miles away that always takes customers side. My 10 yr old pick up had a paint problem and dealer 2 painted the whole truck for free under warranty..Find a good tech.
FYI: MY 07 Expy has no paint issues. I do try to keep wax on it.
When warranty issues are up for interpretation it's all comes down to that FoMo's dealers service tech's discretion. I have one local dealer who always denies and overcharges. I have another a few miles away that always takes customers side. My 10 yr old pick up had a paint problem and dealer 2 painted the whole truck for free under warranty..Find a good tech.
FYI: MY 07 Expy has no paint issues. I do try to keep wax on it.
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