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    gear ratio decoder

    Bjamin, welcome to the board. the 2000 you have (same as mine) with an H9 axle is the 3.55 limited slip diff. Chips will not change the gear ratio but are for engine performance modifications. As to worth the money, i'm not familiar with the performance gains achieved from a chip--maybe...
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    airbox mod

    this is an easy modification that can be done in about an hour for those of us who choose to use the K & N drop in filter. remove the intake tube and filter from the airbox. to remove the air box from the body lift it, from the bottom, from it's mount on the fender well. (it is mounted useing...
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    00' Expy 2wd Lug Nut Turque?

    Todd glad to help. the info i have came from a book published by Bridgstone/Firestone called TIPS 2003 (Tire Inflation Pressure & Specifications) brian
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    00' Expy 2wd Lug Nut Turque?

    Todd the lug nut torque for your 2000 Expy should be 150 ft lbs. ford used 12 m.m. studs from 97 thru 11/99 on both the f150 and expy. these studs have a torque spec of 100 ft lbs. all expys built after 11/99 thru 2002 have 14 m.m. studs--torque spec is 150 ft lbs. hope this helps, brian
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    steering column squeak

    where is the little hole you press on? does it squeek only when you turn the wheel or apply pressure to the pedals? is the squeek high pitch like metal to metal or a dull squeek like plastic? brian
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    CD Changer Question

    red5033 there is adapters avail. to convert from the factory 9 pin to other units / i changed my factory changer to an alpine with an adapter from a local audio store. not sure about going to a dvd unit though. good luck, Brian
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    gear ratio decoder

    the following might be helpful for those who tow or are going to change the size of their tires. the code definitions for the gear ratio (shown on the door tag as "axle") are as follows: 18 -- 3.08 19 -- 3.55 26 -- 3.73 27 -- 3.31 H9 -- 3.55 limited slip B6 -- 3.73 limited slip 4.6 l...
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    Will the 4.6 tow my 29' ft Airstream??

    NCXLT an important factor in towing is gear ratio. mine, for example, a 2000 with 3.55's and 1500 lbs behind it will roll fine on level terrain but wants to shift down if you even see a hill in the distance. a head wind will keep it out of O/D entirely. ( i know the book says to tow with O/D...
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    Our Two Ford V8s...

    JayP you'd have to really twist my arm to get me to use the Mustang for a "commuter car" ;) nice ride. brian
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    Clicking Sound

    Big Eddie B not sure on the clicking/popping noise--is it temprature sensitive (extreme cold or hot), front or rear, left or right side? under body nioses can be very hard to diagnose. my superduty pops once on the front right side of the cab floor on each hard pull form a stop--ford tech...
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    How do you get the hubcaps off?

    kistler I'm not sure which wheel you have, I took a finger off a pair of leather gloves (the pinki finger, actually) and stuck the tip of the screw driver thru the finger tip end. the leather keeps the stem of the screw driver from scuffing up the wheel. Hope this helps.
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    Total loss!

    JTP glad no one was hurt. not too many rigs will take a 60 mph hit without damage to the pass. areas. you can still visit while looking for that '03. good luck, brian
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    shaking at 70+ MPH

    tgilbert it is not unreasonable for you to expect NO vibration, whether there is a TSB or not. a tire that has been properly balanced and has a vibration problem when new, will always have a vibration problem. if the ford dealer won't get this handled go to a tire dealer that handles...
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    expedition reliability

    unregistered mine is a '00 with 37k--no problems at all neighbor's is a '97 with about 85k--no problems i have friends who have various years with with mileage ranging from low 20's to over 100k. no one has had any problems that were not owner caused. the leaking head gaskets you refered to...
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    which wax do you use?

    dave i've heard good stuff about Zaino, but haven't tried it yet. some say the shine is even better than meguires. let us know your experiences with it. also have heard of a product called Adams that is supposed to give great shine and protection. anyone used Adams yet? side note--i hit...
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    which wax do you use?

    I tryed the Meguires 3 step system this week, cleaner, polish and wax. Gotta say is works great. Cleaned up all the tiny spider web scratches (even the scratches from cats jumping on and off). It also gives a deep appearance to the finish. All three steps took about 2 1/2 hours, but well...
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    Painting tow bar/hitch

    plasty i had mine (hitch and reciever) powder coated--a little expensive but very durable. you will never have to refinish them again. good luck, brian
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    4.6 towing performance

    Deano A cat back will help but you also need to let more air in. On my 97 4.6L I did exhaust first (cat back single in dual out) and noticed a little better performance. Installed a K & N drop in filter and that helped too. I also drilled 1 1/2 holes in my airbox so the airflow wasn't...
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    fuel millage

    James 17.8 is probably pretty good for a 5.4 with no mods. I'm told a chip will help with fuel mileage but you'll prob. have to run premium gas (more$$$$). As far as the ride-- these thing are sprung simular to the f150s so they have a little rougher ride. The 03's got independent rear...
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    window sills

    just wondering if anyone has replaced their black window sills with the chrome ones from the Navigator. mine are looking weathered and i like the looks of the chrome sills. brian
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    Expedition Forum Contest

    jt suggestions for prizes, mmmmmm. where to start. husky flexable floor mats, an egr dust guard (for the rear window), a k & n drop in air filter (and cleaning kit), a ford logo or "expedition" hitch cover ( and locking hitch pin), ford logo plate frames, an auto polish kit,.....just to name...
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    Vin Decoder

    this looked kind-of cool-- www.fleet.ford.com --then go to the maintenance tab and click on vin decoder. you can find out which plant your engine was made in, the assembly plant and what number your expy was given as it came off the line mine:4.6 l from windsor plant assembled in...
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    Why do you drive an Expedition?

    DAMN_FORD just couldn't bring myself to buy a chebby tahoe, but did test drive one. didn't like it at all. ride too mushy, doors didn't sound solid when you shut them and sat too low to the pavement. i know some people who do drive the competition and see alot of things i don't like once...
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    Why do you drive an Expedition?

    Had a '97 light duty F250--needed more doors, seats and space for the dogs. I miss my truck but am enjoying the ride and space in the Expy. Its nice to have room for 4 adults, 2 labs and a weekends worth of stuff.
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    Changes coming slowly

    JT :) given a little time it looks like this site will really take off. thanks for your efforts, i enjoy stopping by. brian

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