Looking for a larger vehicle...to replace Highander.

[clemsonfor]

We have an 01 Highlander. We are looking at Expeditions to replace it. Looking in the 10 year old range. $10k or less.

Were looking at the Tahoe I know they do a bit better on fuel but that third row seat sitting on the hump makes it u useable for adults And the fact that the seats tumble forward or have to pull out vs the ford that folds flat.

I know these era fords have the stuck plug issue and coil packs and also heard about the injector issue.

And why is the coil issue reoccurring? A new coil should fix the issue right. So why do you keep hearing people having this issue again? Or is it different coils going out as they dont replace them all? (But I have heard people saying certain plugs keep missfireing...as long as the connector and boot are fine, this doesnt make sense?)

Other than these any thoughts on their reliability or other issues.

 

[clemsonfor]

Oh this is to replace our current vehicle as there is not enough space when we travel.

I will two my 3500lb boat in summers And two my 16ft trailer and tractor depending upon what's on it will weigh 5000# give or take.

 

[Diamondpilot]

The plugs blow out when replaced by someone who over torqued them. It's been a issue for a while and it's a bad design but the good news it's a easy fix.

The stuck plugs is a result of Ford trying to fix the issue with a new plug design. It never comes up unless you need to replace the plugs, usually around 150,000 miles. Again the fix is relatively cheap.

Overall the Expedition is a great vehicle. My sister drives a 2011? EL version. Not a single issue to date. My father had 2 in the early 2000's and they were trouble free. My uncle had 1 and the Lincoln version called the Navigator. The Lincoln had a leaking front windshield but other than that trouble free also.

They are great vehicles. Later years went from the leaf springs to coils for a better ride but in my opinion were not as well suited for heavy towing. Below 6,000# or so they are just fine.

Chris

 

[terryknight]

we had a 04 XLT 2wd with the smaller 4.6 V8 for what we used it for it was great, comfortable, got 22ish in the highway, towed the small boat easily. sold it several years ago for less than $10K. wished i had it back instead of the Jeep i'm using currently.

 

[clemsonfor]

Terry, was that an expidition or a truck?

No body else have an expidition or a truck of the era that you want to share insight in on its reliability or repairs its needed?

How about any suburban folks of the same era?

 

[terryknight]

expedition (what you asked about) never had a newer tahoe, but dad has an 06 chevy suburban, i don't like it quality seems lacking, lights on on the dash running lights always seem to be out, but it does have 25xK on it with nothing major. he also has a 97 tahoe which i do like 147K and nothing major on it either.

 

[QueBota]

I would go for an Expedition EL(Ex Length, like a Suburban) or Suburban. Much more useable space for not much more money. The space behind the rear seat in a Tahoe/Yukon or regular Expedtion isn't very large. Have a 2003 5.3 Suburban K1500, approx. 180K miles, relatively trouble free, power is adequate, mileage is good if driven reasonably. Plus the longer wheel base pulls a trailer a little better.

Q

 

[clemsonfor]

We like the third row for if needed but i bet 90% of the time the third row seats will be folded if we get an expidition or if a suburban they will be out of the vehicle totally

 

[Diamondpilot]

We like the third row for if needed but i bet 90% of the time the third row seats will be folded if we get an expidition or if a suburban they will be out of the vehicle totally

Thats the beauty of the Expedition. You get somewhere and buy something simply fold down the seat. No coming back later once you remove the seat.

Chris

 

[JESSE1]

I've had '97, '01, 04, 07 EL and currently an '11 King Ranch. All had the 5.4 and were great vehicles.