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    Keyless entry pad

    Been a long time guys! I still have my 97 but not much longer. I picked up a 99 eddie bauer for a pretty good deal and that leads me to my question. Can you replace the keyless entry pad on the door without having to reprogram the module? I mean just the black pad with the light up numbers. I...
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    Brown wire mod, with a twist.

    Heres a hypothetical. What would happen if I did the brown wire mod and instead of connecting the wire to itself with a switch. I left the end open to the GEM and connected it to a switchable, fused 12v power source. In my thinking that would give me switchable 4x4 hi. Im thinking of trying this...
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    Manual shift lever for the BW4406 with electric shift

    Im engineering a manual shift lever for the BW4406 with the electric shift motor, for those of us who want to take control of our vehicle. Its going to be lever operated from the cab and make the operation of the transfer case 100% manual. I'm engineering the solution right now and was curious...
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    4x4 light stuck on

    4x4 light stuck on. The selector switch is in 2wd and everytime i start the truck the solenoids in the dash make noise, the 4x4 light comes on, But the 4x4 does not engage. Just replaced the shift motor and this started happening. Im a little frustrated with it at this point and thought of...
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    Transfer case question

    I tried out my 4wd recently and fouund out the front axle is engaging but the transfer case is not. The 4wd light comes on and stays lit when I switch it to 4wd. I think its just the shift motor and have a good extra shift motor to swap in. But before I go crawling under I thought I should ask...
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    New shoes on the beast!

    Just thought I'd share the new tires I bought for my expedition. BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2's. I bought them for a great price at a local tire shop! They're 245-75-16's and I happy with my purchase so far. Just waiting for the first snow to see how well they really perform. It was such a...
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    Et tu rear axle?

    I have a working transmission! Yay! Now I have a rumble and vibration from 45 - 75 mph or more and it sounds like the rear axle is giving up on me. This started three days before the trans went and I thought it was caused by the extension housing bolts backing out of the original trans. I had...
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    Driveshaft balancing

    Correct me if im wrong. But driveshafts on these trucks should have a weight on them for balancing right? Because mine doesnt, and I have a wicked vibration coming from the back at 45mph.
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    I think the pump seal blew out

    Driving home today and the trans started kicking out. Made it home and looked underneath the Expy to find the bottom of the trans and transfer case soaked with trans fluid. It was hard to see if the top was soaked as well, but it didnt look like it. Soooo, it looks like I'll be pulling the trans...
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    Adding on board air

    I'm putting on-board air on my expedition. I've always wanted a compressor for out on the trail or when Im camping or I find a low tire in a parking lot somewhere. This is how I'm going about it because it seems the easiest way. Step one - Own a Expedition. Looking in my driveway...done...
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    4 wheel drive solenoids clicking at start up.

    For the past couple weeks the solenoids in the dash are clicking, like they are trying to engage the four wheel drive when I start my Expy. Now only A4WD works as well. Any thoughts on what the problem could be? Its a 1997 Expedition XLT 4.6l.
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    Moved and alignment issues

    So in the past month I moved back to S.E. Michigan, started a new job and am loving it! The Expedition made two trips back and forth from Virginia to Michigan towing trailers without incident. Not bad for a SUV with 245k miles and its original trans. Today I'm doing an oil change, fixing the...
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    Engine swap

    I'm going to be swapping my 4.6L from my 1997 for a good running 4.6L from a '99. I will try and document as much as I can for posterity and maybe be able to help someone out in the future.
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    Engages gears but wont move

    I'm going to look at a 1998 XLT with the 4.6L and I am assuming the 4R70W. The owner told me the trans is shot. When I asked what it was doing, she stated that it would engage when you put it in drive but wouldn't move. So I'm wondering if there is something solenoid related or a simple fix this...
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    What are the differences between a 1997 5.4L and a 2011 5.4L?

    Like the title says. What are the differences between a 1997 5.4L and a 2011 5.4L. I have the chance to buy a low mileage 5.4L from a 2011 and replace the ailing motor in my 1997 4.6L. The swap is easy enough and this motor comes minus the intake and exhaust headers. So those items I can...
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    2001 Expedition EB trans problems

    Nevermind the Expy I was looking at is sold.
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    2001 Expedition trans problems

    Wrong section.
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    What the heck! What genius designed the brake line routing on this thing!

    I repaired my drivers side hard brake line. Actually replaced it. It is in the worst spot! First they have it in this plastic retainer that the line clips into. It has angle teeth to let it slide in and not out. But its a pain in the butt to hold those retaining fingers apart and try to pry it...
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    coolant in cyl#5 spark plug hole

    I started having a mis-fire Sunday in cyl #5. Pulled the spark plug out and the boot was wet with coolant half way up. I pulled the plug cleaned out the hole. Re-installed the plug and it fired fine for about 5 min. Then stated mis-firing again. I'm thinking its a intake gasket leaking coolant...
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    1997 Expedition front axle vacuum actuator

    Quick question. On the front axle vacuum actuator for the four wheel drive. What position is locked for the front axle? As in the shafts are connected to run four wheel drive. I think my actuator is stuck in four wheel drive and causing my MPG drop.
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    Cyl. number 1 misfire

    I was playing around with my Torque app on my phone yesterday. When I found out it could track misfires in the engine. So I set it up to monitor all 8 cylinders. On my drive home I do a lot of expressway driving. Well within my 30 mile trip home cylinder #1 misfired 40 times! Cyl. #6 3 times and...
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    4R70W hard rolling downshift

    1997 Expy 4.6L 4x4 230k Ever since I bought the truck. When I have to slow down from 40-60mph and roll through a corner or waiting for someone to make a turn then get back on the gas it downshifts hard into 2and gear. I have completely flushed the trans and replaced the filter. I dont think...
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    1997 expy electric fan install

    This is my first attempt at a write up. I'm doing the electric fan install on my 1997 Expedition 4.6L XLT 4x4. I have also upgraded the radiator to a 2 row. Here are the parts I have purchased. 1. 2 speed Volvo fan controller from Ebay. Volvo 2 Speed Electric Fan Controller Relay Lincoln...
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    1997 Expedition 4.6L 4x4 extended cranking

    This problem has been bothering me for some time. When my expy is warm it takes more cranking to get it to start. I'll crank it for ten seconds and it just turns over. Then I let off the key and try again and it fires right up. Anyone else have this problem? I was at a gas pump next to another...
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    Fan clutch or water pump?

    1997 expy. with 4.6L 4x4 rear air and heat. 200k. Heater core replaced at around 100-110k. Thermostat, water pump and fan/fan clutch its unknown if its ever been replaced. Antifreeze level is good. Now to the problem. I get decent heat when I'm driving on the expressway or any time the truck...

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