1999 Ford Expedition XLT review from North America
"Good tow vehicle with some 1999-specific faults"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket at new (* under 5,000 miles).
Head gasket blew at 102,000 (no compensation from Ford).
Ignition coils.
Faulty GEM module (replaced).
Alternator at 108K miles.
MAF cleaned/rebuilt.
General comments?
I love the power train of this vehicle, it is really exceptional, and the transmission has been incredible because I have towed a lot and done some hard mountain service with this vehicle.
I think the head gasket problem and some other more frequently faulty parts than should be expected, have tarnished this otherwise well engineered vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.4L gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 113000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dakota |
| Date of Entry | 19th December, 2009 |