Recent content by ExplorerTom
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2017 Off-Road build - Phase 1 - The Basics
I have the front RCI skid plates. They fit fine. The Expedition and F150 frames are not the same, so I’m not surprised the pieces further back didn’t fit. You got them for $125. You can use what fits and sell the remaining for $125. Sounds like a win. And while yes, you’re screwed with...- ExplorerTom
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- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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Road trip coming up - preventative project ideas?
Wouldn’t hurt to have new belt and pulleys. Just buy quality stuff. Check spare tire pressure and make sure you have the jack and all the tools. Other than that, I wouldn’t worry about it. I took my 2000 on a few cross country road trips with over 200k miles on all original equipment.- ExplorerTom
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- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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No AC front or back. Fan is blowing lukewarm air
It’s possible 1 can isn’t enough to get it to turn on. But if it’s that low, then this is just a band aide.- ExplorerTom
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- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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2017 Off-Road build - Phase 1 - The Basics
I’d skip the bull bar in whichever phase that was going in. Those take away from approach angle and usually bolt where the tow hooks go. The tow hooks are actually useful- the bull bar can be used to mount lights at best. Bilstein 5100 are fantastic struts. Love mine. I’ve had them for over 4...- ExplorerTom
- Post #9
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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Is A/C cold at idle/around town in 2015-2017’s?
Sounds like your compressor was worn on your old Expedition. Mine was the same way. Replaced the compressor and it cools at idle now.- ExplorerTom
- Post #11
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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No AC front or back. Fan is blowing lukewarm air
Open the hood with the engine running and the AC on. Find the AC compressor under the hood- should be down low on the passenger side. The AC clutch hangs off the front of the compressor. If you can see it clearly, then it isn’t spinning (or engaged). If it’s a blur, then it’s engaged. If...- ExplorerTom
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- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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Anyone using the bulletpoint Rubigrid mount ?
This is what I use in my 2014.- ExplorerTom
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- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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Who else runs F150 wheels on their 3rd Gen?
Yes. Pretty sure any and all F150 wheels on an Expedition need a slight trim.- ExplorerTom
- Post #28
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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Hi-Lift Jack Mounting Ideas
Better question: where on the vehicle are you going to use your hi-lift jack?- ExplorerTom
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- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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IWEs? Noise continues after OEM hubs
I had a similar issue- all my checks of the vacuum system showed good. Everything seemed to lock and unlock like it should while in the garage. But on the road- funny grinding noise. Put it in 4hi, noise goes away. I installed the RCV lockouts and haven’t had a problem since. My lifetime MPGs...- ExplorerTom
- Post #4
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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4 wheel drive not disengaging
A4wd. In your underhood fuse box, remove fuse 104. This is the transfercase shift motor fuse. See if the issue goes away (it did on my 2000). Because this fixed my issue, I did the Brown Wire Mod and turned my a4wd into 2hi. I still had 4hi, 4lo capability (once I out the fuse back in).- ExplorerTom
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- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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4 wheel drive not disengaging
I’d bet your IWEs have failed. I tried diagnosing my vacuum system and I couldn’t replicate the noise I would get in 2wd that would go away in 4hi. The vacuum system appeared to be good, but it acted like my hubs were engaged. I bought some RCV hub lockouts and haven’t had a noise since. Yes...- ExplorerTom
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- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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Definitive Shock/Strut Replacement answers 2016 EL
I’ve never replaced coil springs. Always swapped them over to the new struts.- ExplorerTom
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- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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Front 4wd seems to want to engage during early driving.
I had a similar issue. Jacked it up, removed the wheels, started it, shifted in/out of 4wd, used a vacuum pump/gauge……. Everything pointed to the system working fine. But still had the noise. Installed the RCV lockouts- no more noise. And oh by the way, I’ve recorded several 16+ mpg tanks...- ExplorerTom
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- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
