Engine
5.4L 8-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 314 of 315 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 285 of 315 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
104 complaint records1 fire report1 crash report
"ENGINE STOPS RUNNING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. SYSTEM DISPLAYS A CHECK ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL ERROR. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Electrical system
76 complaint records4 fire reports1 crash report
"WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT 55 MPH ENGINE SHUT DOWN. NO POWER BRAKES, STEERING, ETC. INDICATOR MESSAGE ON DASHBOARD SAID "CHECK ELECTRONIC IGNITION". REPAIR COST $ 724.19. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Speed control
66 complaint records3 crash reports
"BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDALS TOO CLOSE. MANY TIMES GAS PEDAL HAS BEEN DEPRESSED WHILE TRYING TO ONLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL.*AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse speed control parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE08070 opened Dec 2008 | closed Apr 2009 | Wheels | STEEL WHEEL FRACTURE FORD SPECIAL SERVICE VEHICLE (SSV) EXPEDITIONS USE A STEEL FULL FACE WHEEL DESIGN SIMILAR TO THAT INVESTIGATED IN PE03009, RQ04007, EA04034 (CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR) AND PE03026 (GM PICKUPS AND SUVS).A TOTAL OF 8,251 SSVS (2.2% OF TOTAL PRODUCTION)... |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB 24-2188 Jul 2024 | Wheels | This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. | |
| SSM 51536 Apr 2023 | Structure | For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. | |
| TSB 22-2219 Jun 2022 | Power Train | Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IWE). | |
| TSB 20-2307 Oct 2020 | Electrical System | Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with TOD transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IWE). | |
| TSB 20-2233 Jul 2020 | Structure | This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB 19-2026 Feb 2019 | Structure | Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. | |
| SSM 47331 Jun 2018 | Equipment | Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. | |
| SSM 46542 Apr 2017 | Electrical System | When ordering a 2005 to 2008 remanufactured 5.4L 3v or 6.8L 3v engine, spark plug boots may be provided in the packaging. Replace all black spark plug boots from the original engine with the 'brown' spark plug boots, as provided. | |
| SSM 46085 Sep 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. | |
| TSB-14-0114 May 2014 | Engine | LINCOLN/FORD: WHEN DRIVING FROM IDLE UP TO 1200 RPM, THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. 2004-2013 F-150, F-250, F-350, EXPEDITION, MARK LT, NAVIGATOR. *PE | |
| TSB-12-8-1 Aug 2012 | Electrical System | FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: MAY HAVE SLUDGE BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY LEADING TO LESS AIRFLOW OR ENGINE IDLING RPM FLUCTUATION AND HARD STARTS OR BATTERY DISCONNECT OR DEAD BATTERY AFTER KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) CLEAR. | |
| TSB-09-19-12 Apr 2010 | Power Train | FORD: SOME HYBRID VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT RED TRIANGLE ON AND STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE MESSAGE CENTER, ACCOMPANIED BY A SUDDEN RPM LOSS/NO START WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1A0C. *PE | |
| TSB-08-19-3 May 2009 | Power Train | FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE | |
| 07M08 Aug 2008 | Fuel System | FORD LINCOLN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 07M08: CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR F-150, F-SUPER DUTY, EXPEDITION, AND NAVIGATOR VEHICLES WITH 5.4L 3V ENGINES-EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE ON FUEL INJECTORS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. | |
| 0514 Jan 2006 | Service Brakes | BRAKE SHUDDER (ROTOR THICKNESS VARIATION) DUE TO THE NEW LOW DUST FRONT BRAKE LINING USED IN PRODUCTION, OR NEW LININGS THAT WERE INSTALLED PER TSB 04-05-02. *TT | |
| 06216 Jan 2006 | Power Train | LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT | |
| 18998 Jan 2006 | Electrical System | VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONCERNS - 3 BLOCK AUXILIARY RELAY BOX 1 CHAFING - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| 052317 Jan 2006 | Electrical System | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0340/P0344/P0345/P0349 - 4.6L 3V AND 5.4L 3V. *TT | |
| 05255 Jan 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 5.4L 3V WITH P030X AND/OR P0316 ACCOMPANIED BY SPARK KNOCK. *TT | |
| 0637 Jan 2006 | Tires | LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP. *TT | |
| 06317 Jan 2006 | Service Brakes | BRAKE SHUDDER. *TT | |
| 041601 Nov 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT | |
| 0594 Oct 2005 | Seats | DRIVERS FRONT POWER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REARWARD. *TT | |
| 05198 Oct 2005 | Visibility | REAR WINDOW WIPER INOPERATIVE. *TT | |
| 18815 Sep 2005 | Power Train | A TINY CRACK, OR CRACKS, AROUND THE TRANSFER CASE DRAIN PLUG HOLE. *TT | |
| 18711 Jul 2005 | Power Train | A CLUNK/THUMP NOISE FROM THE REAR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED OR SHIFTED, DURING A CHANGE IN VEHICLE DIRECTION OR ON ACCELERATION. *TT | |
| 04105 Jun 2005 | Power Train | AXLE SEAL LEAKS. LEAKS FROM REAR HALFSHAFT AXLE SEAL. SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| 04221 Jun 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH MISFIRE DTC'S SPARK KNOCK PISTON SCUFFING. *EH VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/25/2005 - 5.4L 3V ENGINE. *TT | |
| 042421 Jun 2005 | Seat Belts | SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT | |
| 0584 Jun 2005 | Seats | CLIMATE CONTROL SEAT HEAT FUNCTION INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 3/24/2005. *TT | |
| 051610 Jun 2005 | Structure | CLUNK/GRIND/THUMP NOISE - FRAME REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| 05161 Jun 2005 | Power Train | CLUNK/GRIND/THUMP NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 6/13/2005. *TT | |
| 04147 Jun 2005 | Electrical System | SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| 18478 May 2005 | Power Train | AXLE SEAL LEAKS. *EH | |
| 18512 Apr 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INTERMITTENT CONCERNS OF MIL ON WITH VARIOUS DTCS HARD START LONG CRANK RUNS ROUGH AND OR NO CRANK. *EH OASIS APRIL 2005. *TT | |
| 031207 Apr 2005 | Steering | STEERING WHEEL AT 65 MPH (105 KM/H) OR HIGHER. *TT | |
| 05618 Apr 2005 | Power Train | REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT | |
| 0542 Mar 2005 | Seat Belts | INABILITY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY BELT WARNING CHIME (BELTMINDER). *TT | |
| 05411 Mar 2005 | Equipment | NOISE FROM A/C (AIR CONDITIONING) OR INSUFFICIENT A/C COOLING. *TT | |
| 05415 Mar 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | LACK OF POWER ON ACCELERATION - MAY ALSO BE DESCRIBED AS TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, LACK OF UPSHIFT OR A HESITATION - VEHICLES BUILT 1/20/2005 - 5.4L 3-VALVE ENGINE. *TT | |
| 18451 Mar 2005 | Tires | TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM. *EH | |
| 18466 Mar 2005 | Power Train | AXLE WHINE HOWL. THIS INCLUDES 1997-05 FORD VEHICLES. *EH | |
| 18470 Mar 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CRANK NO START LONG CRANK OR ERRATIC CRANK. *EH | |
| 18419 Feb 2005 | Seats | CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT HEATING INOPERATIVE. *EH | |
| 18423 Feb 2005 | Power Train | AXLE WHINE HOWL SERVICE WITH INDIVIDUAL PARTS INSTEAD OF AN AXLE ASSEMBLY. *EH | |
| 18439 Feb 2005 | Power Train | TINY CRACK OR CRACKS AROUND THE TRANSFER CASE DRAIN PLUG. *EH | |
| 18365 Jan 2005 | Seat Belts | CAN NOT DISABLE BELTMINDER USING THE PROCEDURE LISTED IN SERVICE MANUAL OR OWNER GUIDE. *TT | |
| 18374 Jan 2005 | Seats | CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT HEATING INOPERATIVE. *TT | |
| 18390 Jan 2005 | Electrical System | DELAYED CRANKING WHEN KEY IS TURNED TO START. *TT | |
| 050618 Jan 2005 | Suspension | REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC | |
| 05134 Jan 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HARD START/LONG CRANK, ROUGH IDLE, ENGINE IDLE MISFIRE-MIL-DTCS P0300 THROUGH P0308, P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P0316, P2195, P2196, P2197, P2198. *SC | |
| 05132 Jan 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340 AND OR P0344-5.4 3V ENGINE. *SC | |
| 051015 Jan 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 5.4L 3V WITH P030X AND/OR P0316 ACCOMPANIED BY SPARK KNOCK. *TT | |
| 052624 Jan 2005 | Wheels | VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT | |
| 052621 Jan 2005 | Service Brakes | UNINTENDED BRAKE ASSIST. *TT | |
| 042616 Dec 2004 | Structure | WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| 04189 Dec 2004 | Visibility | REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT | |
| 042107 Dec 2004 | Power Train | GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| 18327 Dec 2004 | Visibility | POWERFOLD MIRRORS APPEAR LOOSE OR WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. *EH | |
| 18343 Dec 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | REDUCTION IN POWER 4000-4500 RPM DURING WOT WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. *EH |
Showing 60 of 66 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Test the throttle response and the cruise control on an open road.A surge, a hang in engine speed after lifting off, or cruise that will not set or cancel cleanly are the speed-control complaints on this vehicle.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
Open the parts directory for this Ford Expedition →