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#209 of 1936 Expedition Interest (Probably a dangerous vehicle) by bud789

Sep 16, 2001 (12:11 pm)

Replying to: Sylvia (Dec 03, 2003 5:00 pm)
If safety is a consideration, then you should look elsewhere. While the Expedition has not been crash tested, the Ford F150 was a dismal performer in the recent IIHS crash tests. The expedition is based on this vehicle and will probably do worse, given its extra weight. The poor occupants were crushed in this vehicle and to make matters worse, the airbag deployed late.

I would seriously consider a Sequioa (based on the Tundra) given these results.

http://www.iihs.org/news_releases/2001/pr060401.htm

#210 of 1936 Expedition Interest (Double 5 star crash rating) by cpearson1

Sep 21, 2001 (12:27 pm)

Replying to: Sylvia (Dec 03, 2003 5:00 pm)
Fortunately you don't have to extrapolate pickup crash results because the government has done crash testing of the Expedition (http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/cars/2001SUVs.html). The Expedition has a five-star rating for both driver and passenger. The Toyota SUVs tested both have worse ratings.

#211 of 1936 Govt test is not realistic. F150 does well on it also. by bud789

Sep 23, 2001 (11:05 am)

Replying to: Sylvia (Dec 03, 2003 5:00 pm)
The nhtsa test is not realistic. It only tests a front on collision where the entire front of the vehicle evenly collides with a flat surface. No wreck is like that. The test was watered down to satisfy complaints from the American Car manufacturers. As a result, he F150 passes the NHTSA test.

A more realistic test than the NTHSA test is the IIHS test (same type used in Canada and Europe) The IIHS test is much more realistic in that only part of the vehicle collides with an object. This type of collision is much more likely in the real world than a flat headon. Unfortunately the F150 utterly fails this test. My guess is the Expedition will too. Choose the Tundra/Sequioa instead. The Toyotas appear to be much safer.

http://www.iihs.org/news_releases/2001/pr060401.htm

#212 of 1936 More Expedition Problems by billyk2

Sep 28, 2001 (2:15 pm)

Replying to: Sylvia (Dec 03, 2003 5:00 pm)
Just wanted to share my problems on my 4 month old $34,000 piece...
So far had leaking rear differential fixed, leaking power steering pump and gearbox replaced with remanufactured of course. Since then it lost power steering completely once on a road trip for bit and started working again. It hasn't done it that dramatically since but it still gets firm on occasion more than it's supposed to. The problem is it's intermittent and doesn't seem to happen when I take it in. Also it's been in twice for the flip down TV which won't ever turn on.. Try explaining that to your 2 year old on a 4 hour road trip. Oh yea and today the motor reved way up on my wife for no reason and it took both her feet on the brake to keep it from wiping out a Miata. At least at this rate it won't take long to file for the Texas Lemon Law but it sure is getting harder to write that $600 dollar a month payment..

#213 of 1936 problem with 2001 Ford Expedition by mollymoo1

Oct 29, 2001 (9:01 am)

Replying to: Sylvia (Dec 03, 2003 5:00 pm)
Has anyone experienced a vibration in a 2000-2002 Ford Expedition when accelerating from a stopped position? This is a constant problem on our new 2001 with less than 3000 miles. Dealer says its a "characteristic" and "they all do that." I say no, and fix it. Currently doing battle with Ford. Any help is appreciated.

#214 of 1936 More Expedition Problems by tidester

Oct 29, 2001 (1:49 pm)

Replying to: Sylvia (Dec 03, 2003 5:00 pm)
billyk2,
 
You say you lost power steering and, since the dealer cannot reproduce it, it cannot be a real problem?
 
This is a safety issue and you're going to have to lean on them! They should err on the side of caution and take the assembly apart then fix it! IMHO!
 
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#215 of 1936 Smoking Expedition... by bodyman

Dec 28, 2001 (9:52 pm)

Replying to: Sylvia (Dec 03, 2003 5:00 pm)
My new E.B. Expedition 4.6 4X2 has less than one thousand miles on it, and on several occasions I have had heavy blue smoke at start up, usually after sitting overnight. This was first seen at around 250 miles. I do know I am not the only customer they have had with this complaint, but they tell me the other customers have accepted this as normal. I don't. I own four other high mileage GM cars that don't smoke. My dealer is telling me to "drive it", "see if it uses any oil", and, "if it gets worse, come back". Has anyone else had a similar problem, and how was it handled? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

#216 of 1936 replace head gasket at 20K by expyowner

Jan 03, 2002 (9:49 am)

Replying to: Sylvia (Dec 03, 2003 5:00 pm)
Our 2000 4wd XLT has just over 20K miles on it, and is 1-1/2 years old. We took it in for an oil leak, and the dealer says they have to replace the blown head gasket. Their technical service bulletin also indicates that while they do that they should also replace the head. Has anyone else had this problem? Also, should we anticipate taking it in for a valve adjustment in the near future after these repairs? We enjoy the SUV, but are alarmed at a major problem like this. Comments? Thank you.

#217 of 1936 Lost Spare Tire by lowieowie

Jan 04, 2002 (11:51 am)

Replying to: Sylvia (Dec 03, 2003 5:00 pm)
My father owns a 2000 Expedition and yesterday the spare tire just fell off in the middle of a highway. He asked me to check around and see if anyone has had this problem. If you have, can you email me.
 
Thanks

#218 of 1936 Expedition, Lights Out by vaulk67

Jan 04, 2002 (10:50 pm)

Replying to: Sylvia (Dec 03, 2003 5:00 pm)
I have a 98 Expedition, recently while driving in the evening , the headlights and dash lights went out , I switched them off and back on , it seemed to take care of the problem, it has happen twice. Has anyone ever encountered something similar ?

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