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1997 Ford Expedition Reliability Rating
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Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems with this vehicle are failuresof the Ignition Coils and Boots, 5.4L only and restriction of the EGR passages inside the intake plenum, 4.6L only. The cost to repair the Ignition Coils and Boots is estimated at $46.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor for each coil needed. The cost to clean the EGR passages is estimated at $4 for parts and $65 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Air Suspension Compressor and the Air Suspension Compressor Relay. The cost to repair the Air Suspension Compressor is estimated at $350.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Air Suspension Compressor Relay is estimated at $90.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
A common problem on this vehicle is failure of the Under Dash Fuse Panel and Generic Electronic Module. This problem may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuse Panel and Generic Electronic Module is $313.00 for parts and $97.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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