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    changing spark plugs

    When I did my plugs I replaced all the COPs. Probably not necessary but the cheap ones I bought on Ebay were only a little bit more expensive than replacement boots only. I have had zero misfires with them after 48k miles. I think proper application of dielectric grease is more important than...
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    changing spark plugs

    https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/gear-wrench-5-8-x-6-magnetic-swivel-spark-plug-socket-80546/25984192-P Go and buy this tool. I used it to do the plug change out on my '01 4.6l. I did not have to move the fuel rail at all. The job is not difficult as it is time consuming. The gearwrench...
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    Air susp compressor runs more often?

    I have been advised that I may have off set the height sensor when I reinstalled it on the replacement upper control arm. I have pulled codes C1725 and C1917 so this makes sense to me. I also checked with Firestone regarding SAS reset on this vehicle after they did the alignment. They were...
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    Air susp compressor runs more often?

    I appreciate the insight re ambient temperatures. I did have a compressor issue once in single digit temps and wound up replacing a cooked relay. That was in February a few years back. October temperatures here in southern New England have been 70-80 degrees and the original compressor on my '01...
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    Air susp compressor runs more often?

    Did not remember posting here on this 2 years ago. Apparently there was no problem with the air ride. Since then I have replaced most of the front end (2nd time around), bought new tires and had an alignment done on my '01. All done last August at 142k. Got a "check suspension" indicator on...
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    spark plug #8

    The fuel rail on my 4.6 doesn't have to move to access #8. The available space is not optimum but the plug can be maneuvered to complete the changeout. I am very happy with this tool for plug changeouts: Gear Wrench 5/8" x 6" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket 80546: Advance Auto Parts Makes...
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    Air susp compressor runs more often?

    I was thinking the same about my truck. The other day the compressor kicked on while I was sitting at a red light. Don't recall this happening before, but then again our Expy is my wife's daily driver. Hopefully it's just my imagination. Please follow up with any update and I will do same.
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    super S L O W fill ups at the pump

    Check out this TSB on Slow fill-ups: http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/s420/2009-12-23_182400_07_E250_slow_fill_TSB_07-15-01.pdf
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    super S L O W fill ups at the pump

    I feel your pain on this one. I have had the same problem with my E350 and it is intermittent. The problem is not with the gas station pump. You have a vent issue. Since I haven't experienced the refueling difficulty for some time now I haven't been actively researching it. Maybe some...
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    Bad fuel mileage

    I wouldn't do another plug change on one of these engines again without this tool: Gear Wrench 5/8" x 6" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket 80546: Advance Auto Parts I understand that a spark plug change is a bit easier on a 4.6l but still don't get what all the internet ******** over the job...
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    ABS Bleeding / Master cylinder question(s)

    Maybe the info on older integral ABS systems will help you out: Bleeding ABS Brake Systems
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    P0171, P0174 but engine runs smooth

    CRC Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner, 11 oz. 05110: Advance Auto Parts
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    Water Dripping

    So the water leaked inside the truck? If it did then the drain is probably still clogged. You need the get the accumulating water outside. Check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfXyo7a2F9A I was able to clear the line in the Edge through a drain tube cabin connection down towards the...
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    Water Dripping

    Could be the condensate drain was clogged and then cleared itself. I had a blockage on a '11 Edge that caused water to slosh around behind the dash until I cleared the line. A quart or more poured out at once.
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    Jacking

    Oh yeah...you know better.
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