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Ford Expedition 2nd Generation (U222)

20032006 · U222 · suv

Second-gen Expedition (U222) — first full-size SUV with fully independent rear suspension. Engines: 4.6L 2-valve Modular V8 (232hp, 2003-2004), 5.4L 3-valve Triton V8 (300hp, 2005+) and 5.4L 2-valve carryover. 4-speed 4R75W automatic. RWD or 4WD. Power-folding 60/40 third row standard.

Watch out: 5.4L 3-valve Triton (2005-2006) has the well-known spark-plug ejection / broken-plug-stuck-in-head pattern — early 3V plugs would either blow out the threads or break off in the head requiring a $1,000+ extraction job. The Time-Sert thread repair and updated single-piece plugs are the standard fix. The 4.6 2V doesn't have this issue but has its own plastic intake manifold cracking pattern.

Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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