Ford Expedition Reliability - better info

[mkaresh]

I wanted more up-to-date car reliability information that included actual repair rates. So in late 2005 I started getting people together to make this possible. TrueDelta now updates actual repair frequencies, not just dots, four times a year, so we can provide stats quickly for new models then track cars closely as they age.

So far 245 Expedition owners have signed up to participate. A good start, but many more are needed to fully cover all model years..

Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter.

To encourage participation, panel members receive full access to the results for all cars, not just the Expedition, for free.

For the details, and to sign up to help get your year into the results:

Vehicle reliability research

[mkaresh]

The 2003 is now included in the survey--thanks, guys. Other years getting close.

Help get your year included:

Vehicle reliability research

[mkaresh]

We've posted a result for one model year, the 2003. With a repair frequency of 83 successful repair trips per year per 100 vehicles, it's about average.

This is based on a very small sample size. With more participants we could provide precise results and cover all model years.

A big thanks to everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in November and February.

Ford Expedition reliability comparisons

[mkaresh]

Updated results again later this month. Additional participants remain needed for all model years.

For the details, and to sign up:

Car reliability research