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    How to remove Stereo head unit?

    I've been looking at adding Serius to my 2004 Expy audiophile radio but am frustated by the fact that the radio is designed such that you can't run the dual play feature with the SAT and DVD together - it can only handle one external source at a time. I guess nobody at Ford figured you'd want...
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    5 PCM (computers) gone out in 6 mths

    You should think about providing a separate and new power supply from the fuseblock directly to the PCM. Route the new power supply through a relay that is activated by a connection from the old PCM power supply. Paul
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    2003 Front brakes

    Here's a write-up a did a while ago. Let us know how the vented rotors work out for you. Paul I did a 2004 front brakes this past summer - here's the write-up I did for it. I don't think they're too different, if at all, from your 2003. This took 2-hours to do - 1.5 hours for the...
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    Which tire pressure gives the best handling?

    Please don't overinflate your tires - you're setting yourself up for a wreck. I've never had a vehicle that was delivered with the correct air pressure - ever. I suspect maybe they get overpressured during the mounting process in an attempt to get the bead to seal well. Go with what is...
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    Rear rotor removal

    If this has the emergency brake setup as a drum brake on the inboard side of the rotor, rust and wear may be preventing the rotor from sliding out past the emergency brake shoes. Make sure you have spun the shoe adjustment wheel in the correct direction to retract the emergency brake shoes as...
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    AdvancTrac Retrofit

    I'd be curious if its possible to retrofit the AdvancTrac system on a vehicle the didn't come equipped with it (2004). Anybody ever try or know what the system consists of? Thanks, Chesterfoxes
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    ****** gas milage

    My '04 (w/limited slip differential and associated gearing) used to get about 14.5 mpg average. I had the fuel filter replaced and spark plugs re-gapped about 3,000 miles ago. Since then, I've averaged 15.6 mpg. It's interesting how much the mileage can vary. At 75, you get about 15.5 mpg...
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    front disc

    Most professional mechanics solve this problem by first spraying with penetrating oil and then using an impact wrench against the rotor face to hammer between the studs. The continuous vibration helps the penetrating oil work in between the hub and the rotor and it comes off quite quickly...
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    Satbilizer Pins (Sway Bar links) - can cause noise in your suspension

    Wait long enough and rust will end up weakening them to the point of snapping. Then you're in for a fun ride.
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    New Info on 03 Brake dust problem

    Yes - changing to ceramic pads on a vehicle originally equipped with semi-mettalic pads (from the factory) will likely cause a problem if the factory rotors are still present. Ford found this out themselves when they made the change to ceramic pads in 12/03. Between then and 8/04, they...
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    Not Horney!

    Where is the Horn??!! My friend has a 2000 with the low tone out. Where is the horn located on the truck and how hard is it to unbolt it? Thanks, Paul
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    Rear window defrost

    Sounds like the controller is timing the cycle out too quickly - or it is overamping and shutting itself off.
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    Tranny/Transfer Case Noise

    This is the gist of TSB 05-12-06: "This article supersedes TSB 05-06-18 to update the Service Kit and Service Procedure information. Some vehicles may exhibit an axle whine or hum during acceleration, deceleration and/or cruise. An axle repair kit has been developed which incorporates most...
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    what do yall think

    IF you've got to have flames, with the black car you should go with red/orange - the green just doesn't work for you.
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    what does it cost to fill your tank?

    Right after Katrina, I had a $93 fill-up. The real PIA is the pumps that are set to shut off at $50 no matter what. Then they have to reset the pump, swipe your card again, and complete the fill-up.
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