2003 Ford Expedition

SUV

5.4 V8

Automatic

1FMFU18L83LA20689

Clear

Gasoline

This Expedition has a solid body and has never been wrecked. Other that the paint lifting/bubbling around the hatch handle, like most do of this model, the body is nice. THE MOTOR WILL NEED A LEFT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD OR AT LEAST A SPARK PLUG HOLE WELDED UP. I thought it was the intake gaskets so I changed them but it still puffs slightly white out of the exhaust. I'm pretty sure it's because it's getting antifreeze into the combustion chamber around the one plug thread. A helicoil stripped out so I installed a threat-sert and I think the thread diameter was too big and it broke into the cooling area around the plug threads. It also misses on 2 cylinders because it keeps getting antifreeze in the spark plug holes also on the left side, because of the bad hole I've mentioned. I only drove it about 10 miles in this condition because I noticed it right away. I'm sure the rest of the motor is fine and there is no water in the oil. I've owned this vehicle since about 80K miles (about 3 years). I installed new coils at about 110,000 miles, new rear wiper motor about a year ago, new brakes, with rotors, at about 120,000 miles, new front driveshaft U-joints a year ago, just charged A/C, and a new heater core (NO FUN!). I always use genuine Ford parts and not generic junk. It may need an ignition coil or two due to the wetness in the 2 left side holes. 4x4 works perfect, has a lifter tap but that's not a big deal with these motors. Had one with 280K that made noise for over 150K. Brakes are about 2/3, tires are about 1/3 good. Not great but OK. It has normal wear and tear, mostly on the driver's seat (shown in the picture). My 3 year old daughter and niece wrote on the back seat with a Sharpie and I got it out as far as it's going to go, but it's still there (shown in picture). I cleared the codes but they will come back. They all have to do with the misfire due to the antifreeze leaking into the plug hole. I normally would fix this myself but I just don't have time right now. I have three Expeditions and just don't really need this one anymore. Vehicle has PA inspection until 7/14. I'm trying to list any issues so there are surprises. Great vehicle for a do-it-yourselfer or anyone that has a buddy that fixes cars. I'd like a deposit of $100 via Paypal and the rest, cash, in person. Vehicle is driveable but misses. I will deliver within a 50 mile radius of 17042 if the buyer wishes. This is the THIRD time listing the vehicle on Ebay because previous buyers didn't pay. They never even came to look at it after they won it. Totally worthless bidders. IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE MONEY, PLEASE DON'T BID. Thanks.