2019 Ford Expedition Limited… is it worth $30,995?

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Test drove a 2019 Ford Expedition Limited with 87k miles, one owner, and a clean Carfax. It’s been regularly serviced, though one interval stretched to 17k miles. It has all the bells and whistles: 4WD, panoramic roof, 22" wheels, rear entertainment, towing, parking assist, and second-row bucket seats. Originally priced at $78k, they’re offering it for $30,995 (would go up to $36,995 if I don’t act now).

My wife would mostly use it locally for school runs and errands, with one long vacation trip per year. We’re a family of 6 and need the size, but I noticed some lag in the SYNC 3 system (possibly an APIM issue?).

Am I making a smart choice here, or should I stick with our 2021 Honda Odyssey EX-L?

UPDATE: We decided not to buy it. While it was a fantastic vehicle, we’ve opted to keep our Odyssey for now. We’ll likely buy it at the end of the lease and take our time finding the perfect Expedition. Thanks for all the advice!

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Make sure it’s had recalls like the Cam Phaser fixed. Also, the 10R80 transmission can have issues, so see if it’s been rebuilt. My 2018 Navigator needed wheel bearing replacements and new heater hoses before 70k miles. It’s a great truck, but maintenance costs add up. Look into warranties and consider adding an oil-air separator from Ford Performance.

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@Sky
Good advice. I work on a lot of 10R80 transmissions, usually on vehicles with 50-100k miles. Cam Phaser jobs are also super common on these engines.

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Mal said:
@Sky
Good advice. I work on a lot of 10R80 transmissions, usually on vehicles with 50-100k miles. Cam Phaser jobs are also super common on these engines.

Get an extended warranty and drive it worry-free.

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Mal said:
@Sky
Good advice. I work on a lot of 10R80 transmissions, usually on vehicles with 50-100k miles. Cam Phaser jobs are also super common on these engines.

I have a 2019 Expedition with 67k miles, and my transmission failed. It’s costing me $7,500 to rebuild it. I’m really disappointed in Ford right now.

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The price is fair, and you’ll love it. I’ve got a 2016 Expedition EL, and it’s been fantastic for road trips. The V6 gives V8 power with decent mileage as long as you stay around 70 mph.

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If you’re looking for reliability, consider a 2015-2017 Expedition. The platform was unchanged for years, so most of the bugs were worked out. Plus, it has the Ecoboost V6 with the 6R80 transmission, which is one of Ford’s best.

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Paying $30k for a used car? That’s part of why prices won’t drop.

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Rowen said:
Paying $30k for a used car? That’s part of why prices won’t drop.

It’s a large SUV, and new ones cost $70k-$80k. My 2018 Navigator was $100k new, so $30k doesn’t sound too bad for this one.

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@Sky
Mass-produced vehicles like this aren’t worth $100k. Just because people overpay doesn’t mean it’s justified.

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Rowen said:
@Sky
Mass-produced vehicles like this aren’t worth $100k. Just because people overpay doesn’t mean it’s justified.

It’s the free market. If people want to pay for quality, they will. Personally, I love my Navigator—it’s a rare, stylish SUV.

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@Sky
It’s just keeping up with the Joneses. Why not go for something practical instead of trying to look cool?

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Rowen said:
@Sky
It’s just keeping up with the Joneses. Why not go for something practical instead of trying to look cool?

Hey, I do look cool. My Navigator is awesome, and I enjoy my life. Not everyone wants to drive a boring car forever.

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@Sky
Nobody cares about your Lincoln.

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Rowen said:
@Sky
Nobody cares about your Lincoln.

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@Sky
Selling 17k Navigators in a year isn’t a big number in the car world.

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Rowen said:
@Sky
Selling 17k Navigators in a year isn’t a big number in the car world.

It’s a luxury SUV, so those sales are solid. Most buyers make over $250k a year. If you want to complain about overpriced vehicles, look at the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. That thing costs even more and is just a Jeep.

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I’d say skip it.

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Why not just get a new minivan?

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It’s a great SUV, but repairs aren’t cheap. Look into Ford’s warranty if major repairs would be a problem for you. These trucks are no longer simple or cheap to fix.