grey2112
Active Member
Hey, guys. Been awhile and hope all is well. Got some questions about reasonable things to do for my Expedition 2015 EL with 3.5 Ecoboost to keep it running for many years to come.
I bought it in 2016 with 32,000 miles on it. It now has 68,000 miles on it. Mostly used for towing at first (started with 8000 pound load for 3 years, now down to under 4000 pound) - no long trips (5-20 miles to ramp). We don't run it hard, and I change the oil every 5000 miles with full synthetic. Other than a brake caliper that needed replacing and an IAC assembly, it's been reliable. Had a weird electrical issue with my key fob but that's gone away now.
Given the year, the turbo engine, the miles . . . . wondering if other than continuing to do what I've been doing is there anything else I should be considering doing any time soon (or by 75,000 or more miles) as a preventative thing?
I've never done anything to the transmission (no fluid change, filter), and we did do the brakes if I recall at around 45,000 miles, but just the fronts. I have changed the air filter recently.
So, here's what I've been told by some other owners:
Transmission fluid and filter
Coolant flush and fluid
Spark Plugs
I took it into a very highly rated shop 2 days ago and they did a full inspection. Said I needed rear brakes done (10% left), fronts were at 50%, and said there were leaks showing in front and rear struts/shocks. I've not noticed any major indicators that the breaks and suspension is starting to become problematic, but then again we literally drive less than 4000 miles a year and no longer tow anything over 4000 pounds. We aren't speed demons, don't hard accelerate or stop, etc. My thoughts are to do the transmission service, coolant, and spark plugs and then keep an eye and ear out on brakes and suspension and take care of it when its starts to become a noticeable issue.
Any other thoughts and opinions?
Thank you!
I bought it in 2016 with 32,000 miles on it. It now has 68,000 miles on it. Mostly used for towing at first (started with 8000 pound load for 3 years, now down to under 4000 pound) - no long trips (5-20 miles to ramp). We don't run it hard, and I change the oil every 5000 miles with full synthetic. Other than a brake caliper that needed replacing and an IAC assembly, it's been reliable. Had a weird electrical issue with my key fob but that's gone away now.
Given the year, the turbo engine, the miles . . . . wondering if other than continuing to do what I've been doing is there anything else I should be considering doing any time soon (or by 75,000 or more miles) as a preventative thing?
I've never done anything to the transmission (no fluid change, filter), and we did do the brakes if I recall at around 45,000 miles, but just the fronts. I have changed the air filter recently.
So, here's what I've been told by some other owners:
Transmission fluid and filter
Coolant flush and fluid
Spark Plugs
I took it into a very highly rated shop 2 days ago and they did a full inspection. Said I needed rear brakes done (10% left), fronts were at 50%, and said there were leaks showing in front and rear struts/shocks. I've not noticed any major indicators that the breaks and suspension is starting to become problematic, but then again we literally drive less than 4000 miles a year and no longer tow anything over 4000 pounds. We aren't speed demons, don't hard accelerate or stop, etc. My thoughts are to do the transmission service, coolant, and spark plugs and then keep an eye and ear out on brakes and suspension and take care of it when its starts to become a noticeable issue.
Any other thoughts and opinions?
Thank you!