Ford Expedition Review | 2003-2006 | 2nd Gen
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- In this video I review a 2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer which is the 2nd generation model that was all new for 2003 and sold through 2006. This review includes a look at the Expedition, interior overview, technical specs and a test drive.
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I have owned my 03 Eddie, for over 10 years, has 320km and still going,
320 km es lo que se hace en unos dias si lo tienes como uso diario
This is the best of the big trucks/SUVs that came out that year. Highly recommended, but it is absolutely critical to get maintenance done on a regular basis or you will have expensive problems. If you are looking at a used one, be sure you have a mechanic check it out thoroughly pre-purchase. Note that the rocker panels (in between doors and running boards) are frequently prone to rust and can be overlooked. They can be replaced with stainless steel (mine were when they rusted) , but it will cost money and should be factored in to the cost of the vehicle. Good review.
I own a 2003 Ford Expedition with 95000 miles. It looks like it’s in mint condition. Runs like a Brand new 1975 Lincoln! Quiet and smooth!!
I have a 2004 EB, the only thing it's lacking is Bluetooth which is easily accessible other than that it got everything you need in today's world, it was ahead of its time, I also had a 1999 and you definitely can tell the difference in old steering gearbox and the upgraded rack and pinion steering which handles much better
Why would you want Bluetooth when you have both a CD player and a tape deck😂
I have a 2004 EB with 4.6 with 155k
Still running, reliable, it’s enough for daily driving!
The interior still looks modern
Have one of those bt mine has a screen as well. And this version was ahead of his time literally offering everything yu need in today’s world. Best expedition ford evr made that EB
This was the best generation of the Expedition… even in todays standards… and the EB edition was even more reliable than the Chevy Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, and Avalanche of the same generation… as long as you get the 4.6 Engine… the 5.4 had a few spark plug issues with this generation… has only 164,000 miles.
I just brought a 2008 ford expedition Eddie bauer it has 267,000 miles.on it but it still starts up good
@@monicagross5131 05-14 Ford started putting in the 5.4 3v Triton engine in both the Expedition and Navigator. I highly suggest you do religious maintenance on that engine, change that oil and filter every 5K miles with 5w30 or 40.
They had issues with sludge, cam phasers, followers and tensioners, all because Ford needed to make the oil holes larger in the heads.
If you ever get valve work done (hopefully not), make sure it's with Ford parts and a heavy duty oil pump.
I bought an ‘04 Expedition XLT Sport with the 5.4L V8 this past October for $6,500. It had 127,000 on it when I bought and it was nearly FLAWLESS on the interior with no rips in the leather at all. I LOVE THIS TRUCK!! It already had the spark plugs replaced with the upgraded plugs and it was owned by 2 previous owners including it being a fleet truck. I think overall I got a good deal all things considered. It’s 20 years old and doesn’t have many frills but that’s JUST FINE WITH ME!! It’s OLD AND RELIABLE JUST LIKE ME
Very neat feature especially when this generation of the expedition has factory cooled seats and Adjustable speeds and so on and so forth
I enjoyed it. We used to have one (2003) then later traded it for a Toyota sienna: I surly miss it. The 2nd gen expedition is surly a workhorse
I got a 1997 ford eddie bauer 5.0 v8, and a 2003 ford expedition eddie bauer love them both very reliable
Excellent review 👍
Great review for the 2nd Gen Expedition man!!! love it.
Thank you for this information
I have a 04 tow package, identical like this one , same color almost same everything.. But my
I have a sunroof , i have the original 6 inch flat screen radio with GPS built-in also i can pair my phone to make calls and listen from all the speakers .. in the inside of the console i have a CD player built in with 6 CD capacity that actually works.. and a DVD player on the ceiling that works too.. i just don't have the center seat on the second row.. but everything else is just the same
Have an 04 EB with 266k still going strong
I got a 03 with 260k lifted on 35s and I just got an 04 Eddie for 300 bucks with 171k. Starts and runs drives needed 4x4 hoses and fuel lines lol that one is gonna get some 22s
@@blackandbluedress8500 My EB at 271k now. Definitely do a tune up and your good to go!!
Beautiful truck!!
Just bought two of theses
Cool review!
20 years later mine still kicking strong
I firmly believe that this is the best generation Ford Expedition ever. Looks so much better outside up front than the 2007s and up, with the smoother flowing lines and nicer looking hood. Also, once they were equipped with the turbocharged v6 engines, they were plagued with leaks and a lot of new issues along with the F-150s. Fit and finish were at their peak during this generation as well. And the light-weight aluminum 4.6 V8 made the front feel much lighter, contributing to better handling. The 4.6 was easily suped up with many aftermarket or OEM parts from Mustang GTs. And with dual exhaust added made the 4.6 equipped Expedition very nice.
I have a 05 Escape Hybrid. I'd really like an expedition though. Closer to a Land Cruiser.
Looking at an 03 Eddie Bauer possibly as a new family vehicle has 63k mi on it. Really clean.
My dad still have his and I was planning on having it but realized that it is not optimal for a student to own this kind of car with a hungry engine for diesel. It's gonna chip my allowance quickly than a standard Mitsubishi Montero's and Hilux that we already have. but a car with v8 engine? its cool asf.
I have 05 expedition since 2014 I own it have no problem
Best SUV ive ever own 160000 miles and know problems other than A battery
Mejor camioneta yo tengo una y estoy muy contento con mi expedición 2004
In 2006 for the 2007 model year the Ford Expedition second generation was given a facelift for third generation with new headlights and taillights
Thanks mate
It's true it's the best truck I had one it's a 5.4 liter
Are the windshields all the same on 2003 to 2006?
I just got me a 04 expedition with 135k miles
I got the 06 KingRanch version Lariot seats, anyone know a good franchise or step for my leather. Alls good but my seat needs more than my normal care.
Do these have Isofix for car seats? 😊
Definitely a great built vehicle, just too bad they didn't make the dash and panels soft touch like models of old and like they are now doing. These days were the days of cheap hard plastics and unfortunately this model is loaded with it. Some might not care but for almost a $50k vehicle from this era they certainly could have offered better quality in this department. The engine choices are questionable too. A bigger 6.2 could have been used as a upper level option especially in the Lincoln. But again this is if you want everything for a $50 vehicle and for that price in that time that's not a far reach. I own a 2011 and it has 250k miles with little to no issues. Would highly recommend and would like to see if a enthusiast will put the 6.2 or 5.0 to see how it would be if it had it from the factory. Maybe when mine kicks the bucket I'll try to see if the 5.0 can be put in a 2011 Expedition. That will be sweet with 400 hp and 411 of torque mated to the 6 speed. We'll see if it can be done and if its worth the price. Ford should bring back the V8 at least as an option like the F-150's. Shouldn't be hard they are made in the same facility. I guess Ford loves to live on the mantra, if they want 10 give them 7.
I have a 3rd Gen (2003) Explorer with the 4.6L 2 valve V8. I’m 99% certain they’re the exact same tail lights, but not 100% sure. The internet has been no help. Anyone know? Maybe they’re same tail lights, but different mounts? I’m just wildly curious. I thought they had the same headlights too, but the side markers and headlights are separate pieces on Explorer, but it’s one piece on Expedition, and the side markers are slightly different design and I’m pretty sure the low and high beam housing is closer together on Explorer.
I would option the 4.6 just because of the issues that the 5.4 3V brought to the table
I have the 2003 2V 5.4 engine still running in 2023. Call uncle a few batteries. Some tires. But the engine and transmission keep on kicking.
Agree but the 03-04 expeditions still had the 5.4 2v. The 3v was introduced on the expeditions in 2005
I got one of these and the engine is shot turns out original owner abused and didnt get maintenance would it be worth getting another engine and does anyone recommend another engine i dont want anouther ford engine and the truck had 190k
Ik some Eddie Bauer models have sunroofs some of them do not
I still much prefer the first gen Expedition.
My opinion. 2003 Eddie Bauer 5.4 2v expedition. Is the greatest of all the expeditions. Change the oil and a few additional minor things. Easily 500,000 miles , simply the best. vehicle.
Hows the reliability on this vehicle im looking for a family hauler/vacation vehicle
These things are tanks. They run forever. Very reliable (if you take good care of them).
Coming from a 2004 Ford Expedition owner they are very reliable they last for every. Just take care of it.
Me and my bro got one together and it had a few issues cause the last guy didn't care for it but it's been a great first car fun to drive
There pretty reliable, I have one with 187K on the clock and runs like a top no issues the 5 years I had it. Take care of them and they will last.
Edit: I have a 3V.
I would stay away from the 05 year model, 03 or 04 is the way to go and maybe 2014 I have 2004 with 241k
I tried to trade in my 2003 Expedition for a more 'economical' car, but the Expedition started making sad 'revving' noises. I think it's guilt-tripping me into keeping it! 😂
What is that rattling sound
I just put a deposit down on an Eddie Bauer 2003 with on 73K miles on it. I'm a little concerned about some rust on the front end but despite these issues is it worth dropping the $8K on it?
Worth it
8K for an 03? Hell no. 5K since it’s Eddie Bauer but not 8K that’s insane for an 03
@@josuemelena1478 I paid 3K for my 04 two years ago, prices are even higher today
I paid 2k for mines 03 with 188 miles
I just picked up an 05 EB, it does have 197 thousand miles but they took 2500 for it, also had trans rebuilt. No major issues whatsoever.
The 5.4 16 valve (2 valve per cylinder) is a good engine but the later 5.4 24 valve (3 valve per cylinder) is much worse.
I have two of them zero issues I have one in my 06 F150 crew cab pickup 3 valve 256 Thousand Miles and still going strong timing chain service at 220,000 still running the original cam phasers
Have a 2006 Expedition with the 3 valve 118000 original miles got it for painting a tractor excuse me help painting a tractor
So what's a couple of odd 's and ends it needed I have less than $600 out of pocket
I have less than 3,000 in the crew cab pickup so it's great to have a dumb little brother who doesn't want to fix the drum machine for $800 and will basically give you the truck for 600 with a quick lift Rancho kit that cost $600 yep that's right I bought the pickup for $1,200 a truck that he used as a car and never hauled anything except a couple of people a couple of times
@@allencharlei8351 I'm just saying that the 3 valve is not known for good reliability
@@terrificspokesman7416 nothing wrong with the 3v just because people don't take care of them doesn't mean it's the motors fault
@@terrificspokesman7416 it's not a race car don't drive it like one change the oil change the spark plugs
@@allencharlei8351 well I've geared the the 2v is more reliable. But it's good that you have had a good experience with them.
Are you sure about that 260hp rating? I have a 2005 EB...and it's a 310hp engine.
05 moves to the 3v 5.4, before that is was the 2v with 260 hp
@@AMunday1988 which is better?
@@cptchuff2741 the 2v is much better for reliability
@@terrificspokesman7416 I know but it's the age of the 2v f150's that scares me as well as the safety
They were much better back then.
нихуа не понятно, но картинка хорошая.
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I’m first?
I am a mother of six I just lost my 204 metallic green Expedition I am interested in getting another one ASAP I would really like to get this one please
Is this expedition still available how do I get in touch with someone about this one or any other one that’s in good condition and low mileage please reach out to me desperate mother
@@cassandrapollack5521 it have some on Facebook u can get one on there like how my mama did
5.4 is bad engine the 4.6 is what the cops had one their patrol cars which y the never went with the 5.4 is unreliable.
second gen lost all of it's truck like qualities and to me that was a bad thing
What do you mean?? As in the stuff that once appealed to you doesn’t anymore now that it’s older?? Asking because I had one, it got totaled 2019.. On fence about getting another one.
@@Ray_Ray in 03 they went to the independent rear suspension. its a good ride smooth but i wish they would have kept the solid rear axel. None of them do anymore and it's sad, I personally want a full size SUV that is a truck underneath suspension wise. I keep the 2000 Expedition running but don't know what I'd replace it with now.
@@tomfairbourn6998 I had an 06.. When they changed to the 3V 5.4.. From what I see.. My dad got an 03 brand new and still has it 19 years later. Same transmission and same engine. Just plugs, coils, typical tune ups.. BUT he has the 4.6… Hard to find on the used market but I know what you mean about the truck “Ford Tough” days. I had an 06 Limited. Damn near like a Navigator without the pricier parts and auto leveling suspension (again pricey). But my transmission went out. I replaced it but ultimately 3 months later it wound up totaled. This was in 2019. Had it four years. Miss it. Had it when I DIDNT have a family and now I have one and miss the hell out of it. Again different trans with the 3V engine as well. I see a lot of the 05/06 transmissions go to shit not so much the 03/04 though.
Sorry for the long ass reply.
As someone who used a 1997 and a 2001 Expedition, both with the 5.4L V8 to tow our 5,000lbs horse trailer I disagree hard. The handling of the first generation was awful, and kinda scary with a trailer. They floated and were very tippy, the brakes were underpowered (yes had a trailer brake controller, but was still unstable) and they were gutless. I test drove a couple second gens ( no trailer) and the driving dynamics are night and day better. I however ended up getting a 2004 Hummer H2 which tows much more like my 2007 F250 super duty (just slower) and less like the first gen Expeditions. The only benefit to the first gen is the steel bumpers for offroading.