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Ford Expedition 2nd Generation (U222)

2003–2006 · 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.

What your Expedition takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

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

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