ANY MECHANICS OUT THERE NEED HELP....Question about a Ford Expedition 2000, 5.4L ?

Question

I have problems starting my Truck and i was told it was the starter and the flywheel was used up and needed both new installed. I have a starter now
1 how much does a flywheel cost me and when i get it put in
2 will they have to take out my Engine?
3 do i have to get a new flywheel installed before the new starter goes in?
4 do they have to be installed at the same time?
5 what is the price range for such labor? What for only flywheel installation?
ARE THERE ANY MECHANICS OUT THERE PLEASE HELP

PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS ANSWERS PLEASE

Answer 1

What kind of problems do you have starting your truck?
Does the starter motor rotate the engine at all?
Does it make any certain type of noise?
Does it drag when you are trying to start the truck?
I rather doubt very seriously that your flywheel on a 2000 could already be worn out . My moms 67 mustang still has the original flywheel and she drives her car everyday. My grandmothers 61 impala still has the original flywheel.
If you want to get prices on parts try www.autozone.com there you can also get information on trouble shooting your truck and get a better idea of maybe what is wrong with it.

Answer 2

Couple of questions to mull over. Did they physically inspect the starter, i.e., remove it, and also inspect the ring gear on the flywheel (usually called a flexplate in auto transmission vehicles)? Or did they just go by sound in listening to it? Probably not, as you drove it home after getting a pretty high estimate and went and bought your own starter! I guessing here, but reading between the lines. More money for the shop, easy way out for them, etc. and it's labor intensive, etc. is causing you to seek more opinion....

So it might be possible that you ring gear is fine and the starter is just making obnoxious noise without really damaging the flexplate ring gear. The ring gear teeth(where the teeth mesh to the starter teeth) is usually much tougher that the starter gear, so these failures are somewhat rare. Since you have the starter, and are were going to do it yourself, pop the starter off and inspect it yourself for damage through the starter opening. Pull all the spark plugs out and turn the engine over by a socket on the crank pulley and see if there is real damage. If none, or minimal wear, put the starter in and go. If damaged, you do have to pull the trans (and transfer case if 4WD) to install the $30+ flexplate. It's all labor, and it's $Y/hr. x total hours for the R&R in that case, obviously some difference because a 2WD vs. 4WD estimate will take different hours, maybe about 3 hours.

Answer 3

To replace the fly wheel, the engine does not have to be removed but the transmission does. They lift the car up, unbolt the frame cross member under the transmission, and remove the transmission and the fly wheel is exposed and assessable to be replaced. It is a little trickier for a 4x4 because the transfer case is bolted to the transmission and you have an extra driveshaft to remove. Should be a 4-6 hour labor job. While the transmission is out, the starter is very easy to get to and for that reason should be done together.
I have not heard of the flywheel becoming damaged but perhaps someone else can offer advise on that. Good Luck

Answer 4

It is a major undertaking to have the flywheel replaced. Going by your question, I'm assuming that the problem is the gear on BOTH the starter and the flywheel ring gear is damaged causing a loud grinding noise when you attempt to start your vehicle. To replace the flywheel requires removing the transmission/transfer case assembly for access. Replacing the starter however, is not nearly as much of a deal. Labour to remove/replace starter, I would guess to be between 1.5 to 2.0 hours labour. Replacing the flywheel on the other hand, I would guess to be about 8 hours labour, give or take. Before you consent to have the flywheel replaced, I would advise you to ask them to show you the damage on the flywheel teeth. And if there is damage, YES you do need to have BOTH replaced, failing which, will result in repeat failure of the replaced lone part. To be honest, this is the first time I've heard of this type of failure on this truck. Usually, this type of failure occurs mostly on General Motors products, due to the way they mount the starters to their engines. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

The only time the flywheel ring gear (what the starter engages to) needs to be replaced is if the teeth are badly damaged. This does not happen to often. The transmission must be removed and a new flywheel or flex plate installed. You are looking at about a thousand dollars. Try replacing the starter only, most likely your troubles will be over.

Answer 6

Your expedition is an automatic, so you have a flex plate not a flywheel. So you dont need a new flywheel, even if you were to replace the flexplate,( which is highly unlikely) they would only take out the transmission.

A new starter would be the best thing to do first. I have a 97 Expedition and took it to an independant shop to have my starter replaced and in total it was $280 parts and labor.

Answer 7

The flywheel bolts onto the very back of the motor where all the clutch or torque converter stuff is located. At the very least, you'll have to disconnect the tranny and transfer case and slide them back a bit to get to it. Easy work but just takes time. The flywheel should definately be replacedif it's damaged because it is what the starter grabs to turn the motor and if it's messed up, it'll mess up the starter and you'll end up right back where you were. I wouldn't be shocked to hear you lost ~500 to 900 on this repair including a rebuilt starter. Good luck.

Answer 8

Remove transfer case if 4 wheel drive, remove transmission, have to remove starter to remove transmission
4 wheel drive 8hours
2 wheel drive 5 hours

Answer 9

actual i doubt that is the gasoline pump because it really is contained in the tank.even even though it could be a nasty seal between the pump and the tank. in spite of the indisputable fact that it really is in all likelihood a house or hose clamp it really is undesirable. by technique of how i artwork at ford and make those tanks. the position are depending in Milan mi. good luck

Answer 10

i own a repair shop,in Tennessee,and yes they need to remove the engine or transmission to do this,and both have to be done at the same time on it,other wise one bad part will make the other one go out again on it i do a lot of these and its not an easy job to do ,,and labor on this can cost as much as 500 bucks to get it done ,it all depends on who does it,and where you go to get it done,but both parts have to be replaced at the same time ,,other wise its a waste of time and good money on it,,good luck i hope this has helped.