Sell your 2005 Ford Expedition for cash

The 2005 Ford Expedition is a SUV that came with a 5.4L 8-cyl engine. At 21 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2005 Ford Expedition at a glance

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines5.4L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy13 city / 17–18 highway / 14 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$4,800 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂635 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations: Expedition 2WD, Expedition 4WD
Age21 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 21 years old, most of a 2005 Expedition's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a SUV, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 75,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2005 Ford Expedition recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Ford Expedition. You can confirm with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Common 2005 Expedition problems

Owners have filed 315 complaints about the 2005 Ford Expedition with NHTSA. 20 reports involved a crash and 6 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 20 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System72
  • Vehicle Speed Control61
  • Engine57
  • Engine and Engine Cooling38
  • Fuel System, Gasoline32
  • Power Train29

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System75,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control75,000 mi
  • Engine112,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling75,000 mi
  • Fuel System, Gasoline69,000 mi
  • Power Train90,000 mi

2005 Ford Expedition service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 67 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2005 Ford Expedition. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Engine and Engine Cooling8
  • Electrical System5
  • Engine and Engine Cooling5
  • Power Train5
  • Power Train4
  • Structure4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2024 · TSB 24-2188

    This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2023 · SSM 51536

    For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommen

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 2022 · TSB 22-2219

    Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2020 · TSB 20-2307

    Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with TOD transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2005 Ford Expedition.

WheelsPE08070 · opened Dec 2008, closed Apr 2009

Steel wheel fracture

Ford special service vehicle (ssv) expeditions use a steel full face wheel design similar to that investigated in pe03009, rq04007, ea04034 (crown victoria police interceptor) and pe03026 (gm pickups and suvs).a total of 8,251 ssvs (2.2% of total production) were produced within model years 2004-2006 and sold primarily

Selling a 2005 Expedition: questions

How much is a 2005 Ford Expedition worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2005 Expedition that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2005 Expeditions that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2005 Expedition?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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