Get the Best Priced Ford Expedition Struts

The Ford Expedition 1996 marked the introduction of a full-size SUV intended to replace the more rugged, off-road Bronco. Even though its gas mileage is below average for an SUV, it remains a popular family vehicle, in no small part due to its ample seating capacity.

How can I tell when my Ford Expedition Struts are failing?

One of the common signs that a vehicle may be experiencing problems with rear struts is what is often referred to as "bottoming out." If the rear end of the vehicle dips far enough down in the back end to hit pavement when traveling through recesses in the road's surface, backing out of a driveway, or carrying excessive weight in the rear, your rear struts are bottoming out. A common sign of worn front struts is when the front end of the vehicle takes a nose dive when braking. This occurs because the vehicle wants to keep traveling forward, even though the tires have stopped moving. This diminishes the performance of the rear brakes and adds undue stress to the front brakes. If a vehicle sways from side to side when turning a corner, worn struts might be to blame. During a turn, the shifting weight of the vehicle may cause the body to move toward the outside of the turn. This can lead to trouble if the tires leave the ground. If you do not immediately replace your struts when this situation arises, be sure to slow down every time you enter a turn.

Bumpy Riding

Rough road surfaces can give a bumpy ride when your Ford Expedition struts are becoming worn. Since the tires and road surfaces send vibrations throughout the vehicle, if the shocks and struts are not working properly, these vibrations can be felt throughout the interior of the vehicle when your struts fail. Also associated with this effect is increased noisiness and decreased tire performance.

As vehicle mileage increases, parts are going to start wearing out. How a car is driven and under what conditions it is driven can make a difference in the life of your Ford Expedition struts. Unfavorable conditions such as wind gusts, increased steering wheel movement, and unfavorable road conditions can cause a vehicle to pitch from side to side if the struts are failing. Unlike many other vehicle maintenance procedures, you can't simply change your struts upon reaching a certain mileage limit. However, it is an extremely smart preventative measure to have them checked every 50,000 or 60,000 miles, or if you notice the strut´s outer casing has suffered damage.

Cost to replace Struts on Ford Expedition

Monroe brand 2003, 2004, and 2006 Ford Expedition Strut and Coil Spring Assembly for both the front and rear are available from PartsGeek for $117.98 each. Other years are also available at comparable prices. Monroe struts for 2007 and 2008 models, for example, will cost you $123.98. Labor costs should run between $88 and $111 for each end.