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    I think my key lost it's programming, how do I get the truck started?

    The motor cranks, but won't start. The THEFT light flashes rapidly with the key in the RUN position, and if left alone for a couple minutes, it flashes once, then pause, then 3 times. I read somewhere that means "Code 13" and that it means key failure. I have an aftermarket key from walmart...
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    Is there a new source for coils (COPs) on the block?

    When I replaced the coils on my previous Expedition (98, 5.4L) the go to was the two sellers on ebay that charged $100 for 8 COPs with lifetime warranty. NOw I see a few sellers with the YELLOW body coils, 8 pack for $40. Is this a legit deal, or junk? EXAMPLE...
  3. 9

    Another plug blew out, I'm at a cross roads, looking for some advice.

    Ok, so a few years ago the front spark plug on the passenger side (closest to radiator) blew out. I found out it already had an insert and had simply unscrewed. I put it back in with red loctite and all was good for a couple years. Then it blew out again, but I couldn't find the plug. I took...
  4. 9

    I need some procedural advice for doing ball joints.

    I need 4 ball joints and both sway bar end links. Garage estimate is more than I can afford. I've done 2wd ball joints before, but never 4wd. My main question is, on each side, is there any reason to do top first (i bought the joint and control arm unit for top) or bottom first? Or should I...
  5. 9

    2000 EXPY doesn't want to stay running when it's cold

    In south central PA it's been freaking cold. A couple weeks ago it was -30 with wind chill. This week we've had a few days of 2 degrees or -2 degrees and in the mornings when it's that cold, my truck will start, idle at about 600rpm for MAYBE 2 seconds, and shut off. I don't think it's...
  6. 9

    I replaced my rear shocks, check this baby out.

    Lower shock bolt. I can't get 10.9 bolts locally, and had nothing else to put in so I put them back in (the other one wasn't quite as bad). What would cause this? I have to order replacements. I measured with calipers. 11.8mm diameter x 3inches. So are they 12mm bolts, or an...
  7. 9

    Any tips or pitfalls in replacing the rear UPPER trailing arms? (control arms)

    I replaced the lowers last year. Now the uppers need replaced. Any tips? Doing this on the street with jack stands.
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    What parts should I keep as spares before scrapping my Expedition?

    I am junking my 98 Expedition very soon. I started a thread to see if anyone needed any parts. Now I am starting a different thread for suggestions on what I should pilliage before I get rid of it. I already pulled the door switches (window and lock controls). The hatch and rear window do...
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    Parting out 98 XLT in South Central Pennsylvania EXPY IS GONE

    98 Expedition XLT, 5.4L 4wd. High miles. White paint with gray cloth interior. I'm getting ready to scrap it, and I thought I'd put it up here again to offer any parts. The side mirrors and center console are both gone already. (sold those the last time I posted about scrapping it) The...
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    Some questions about future plug change.

    2000 XLT with 4.6L I'm planning to replace my plugs and coils soon. I did it once on my 98 a couple years ago. Back then I bought the coils on ebay from one of those two sellers that have all 8 coils for $100 or whatever. Is that still the preferred source of coils? What are the preferred...
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    Will a Superchips 1715 break my truck?

    I got a Superchips 1715 at a yard sale. As far as I know, it's not VIN locked. Haven't tried it yet. I know it's old and antiquated. So is my truck. I also know it's hardly worth anything to try to sell it. My question is, could the effects of the tuner cause anything to break in my...
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    What size hardware for Upper trailing arms and rear shocks?

    2000, 4wd, xlt (not air shocks). I need to replace my rear shocks and upper trailing arms. I figure I should replace the bolts as well. Can anyone tell me what size and grade of bolts I need for the shocks and the UPPER trailing arms? Also maybe recommend some shocks? Nothing offroad. The...
  13. 9

    HOw can I determine which coil is causing the stuttering?

    After my coolant leak and replacing all my heater lines, my 4.6 was stuttering like a bad coil. I assumed I got coolant on the coils on the passenger side. I pulled the coils and looked for coolant and didn't see any. So I put dielectric grease on all the coils and it was running ok, but I...
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    Thinking about fixing my coolant leak old school. Is this ok?

    Coolant leak somewhere near the passenger side firewall. Assuming I can rule out that nipple on the line that goes in the intake manifold valley, I assume it's probably where the quick connects attach to the heater core lines? Is it possible for the T-fittings to leak that split off for the...
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    I found these chunks in the motor, can anyone tell me what they used to be?

    Not INSIDE the motor, but on top under the intake manifold. They are very brittle and crumble with the slightest pressure.
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    Is there a common coolant leak spot on passenger side rear of the motor?

    Well I've got some kind of coolant leak somewhere. For a couple days I was smelling coolant occasionally with the heat on or off. Last night I could smell it on my way home and when I stopped at a closed gas station to use my credit card for gas, I shut the truck off. While pumping I saw...
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    Muffler needs replaced, whats the best option to do it inexpensively?

    2000 4.6L 4x4. Needs inspected this month and I just found that my muffler split a hole at the seam that runs the length. I'm not looking for extra sound (quiet would be better). I just want to replace my muffler as inexpensively as possible (though I don't want to just JBWeld the hole)...
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    I'd like my remote to work with the engine running.

    I would like my key fob remote to work when the engine is running. Does anyone know any way I can accomplish this? I'd like to be able to lock and unlock my doors while the engine is running with the remote. Is this something the dealer could do? Is this a PATS thing?
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    I need some help keeping my off-road lights "legal".

    In my state, any roof mounted lights have to be covered while on the road. I'd like to be able to put some lights up there and not have to stop and get out to remove covers to use them. Are there any offroader tricks for this?
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    Watch your Winches

    Recently, one of the guys at the gun club got a new jeep wrangler, lifted, bigger tires, push bar/ tube bumpers with a winch, light bar. He basically went all out when he first bought it. This past sunday, one of the other guys said to him "do you always take the rope off of your winch when...
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    I picked up this programmer...

    I was yard sale-ing with the wife and came across one set up with man things. Mostly old power tools. I bought a few things. One was a K&N Filter still in the plastic bag, and an older Superchips 1715 Microtuner. I assume it's the older model, because it doesn't say MAX on it like most of the...
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    What do you stand on to work "over the fender?"

    What do you guys use to work over the fender? I am 6'3" and to get to anything on top of the motor, I park my pickup in front and kneel on the tailgate. I also have a floor jack with a 20" saddle height and it can't lift any tire off the ground without a block of wood.
  23. 9

    Can't get my push bar off.

    I am trying to remove the bar from my 98 to put on my 2000. The bolts through the frame are loose, but now the bolt just spins. Feeling around the sides I didn't find any access holes to get a wrench inside to hold the bolt. What am I missing? I've got the same issue with my front skid...
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    Is my front end correct?

    I have the pull out headlight knob for fog lights, but my front bumper doesn't have the same cutouts that my other Expy does, and I have no lights. My neighbor told me that my front end is from an F150 and mine must have been wrecked and repaired. Is he full of it?
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    Blown out plug with a twist

    Last week i got towed home after i blew out the number 1 plug. As it turns out, it must have already been fixed before. The thread insert came out with the plug. Before i realized that part, i had bought an insert kit (not a helicoil). The plan was to see if the blown out insert would thread...

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