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Binding hubs?
Ok this subject has been discussed 100 times. Slow speed (parking lot speed) turning gives be a distinctive grinding or binding at the front hub ends. even very slight turning angles or anything other than dead straight give the same results. I have new front hubs but havent replaced the IWE's...- blue oval guy
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Auto stop benefit
I think if anything it will cause the high pressure fuel pump to fail early. All these new DI motors run at crazy high pressures 3600-3800psi +. Imagine all that pressure stopping and starting abruptly? Injectors, pumps and other fuel system problems would be my guess? starters are durability...- blue oval guy
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- Forum: 4th Gen - 2018 - 2024
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best replacement caliper -oem
Thank you for clarifying that, I was about to call my Ford guy. The way they explained to me last time was genuine Ford at the dealers is OEM and their Motorcraft line services the aftermarket and serves as a slightly lower cost alternative at the parts counter. Regards- blue oval guy
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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best replacement caliper -oem
Motorcraft not owned by Ford?! That is new to me??- blue oval guy
- Post #15
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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best replacement caliper -oem
I think most would be surprised to see that genuine Ford or Motorcraft parts are very comparable in price to some of the aftermarket junk you might find at local parts stores. There is a lot of stuff coming from China made with poor material quality, fit and finish that pass off as OEM...- blue oval guy
- Post #12
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Where do I find a NEW fuel tank?!
LKQ has anything you need as far as used parts, no i dont work for them, have had some good success with body parts..- blue oval guy
- Post #26
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Spark plug replacement at dealership
Yes that is a general rule of thumb for replacing spark plugs on all gas motors - cold- blue oval guy
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Spark plug replacement at dealership
The older design plugs is no longer being used at Ford dealerships, there were TSB's on that issue and that Motorcraft plug was superceded.- blue oval guy
- Post #13
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Coolant Reservoir mini bubbles when revving
sometimes minor bubbles are normal when looking into the de-gass bottle and revving motor, it could just be agitation from the water pump, dont be too quick to rule it as a headgasket issue. look for the obvious tell-tale signs of residual oil on upper de-gass bottle or foamy residue under oil...- blue oval guy
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Power steering reservoir
Do not use Mercon V for p/s fluid, only regular Mercon, Ford is very specific about this. Also would not use that generic multi-purpose Dex/Merc fluid. Use the correct Motorcraft fluid. It is very inexpensive.- blue oval guy
- Post #20
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Curious... 5 star tune for a 2 valve 5.4??
Is the 5 star tuner available through Summit? might give me chance to charge something on my card. I need a little bump in power since I'm running oversize wheels and tires..- blue oval guy
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Why are 1st generation 5.4 Expeditions so reliable?
3 valve motors have cam phasers (not needed) a more aggressive EGR pumping into the intake and a few other things all in the interest of running "cleaner" My 2 valve 04' has 188K miles and runs like a champ, i have had since it had 14K miles and the only failures i can think of were ignition...- blue oval guy
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Vacation - Battery disconnect ?
If you have a good strong battery, leaving it sitting in an indoor garage for 3 to 4 weeks should not even be an issue? should not not need to disconnect. And if its a little slow to start up, so you throw your charger on it for 30 minutes @ 10 amps. Now if your battery is old and so so, then...- blue oval guy
- Post #11
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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18MPG around town on 03 5.4l
Mileage claim might be a little optimistic- blue oval guy
- Post #20
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Need to replace Cam Phasers or is it time to Replace engine advice please
those are all easy things to fix/replace.. if it were mine i would start with compression test and make sure you have a good baseline motor before starting with those repairs.- blue oval guy
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Is 15.8 MPG about right?
i get approx 16-17 tops with my 4x4 5.4L, 15.8 is absolutely normal, maintain proper tire pressures and make sure have clean air filter and plugs, obviously those small things matter to eke out an extra mpg or 2. good luck and nice choice in truck!- blue oval guy
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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New caliper won't retract
Why dont you remove the piston from the caliper and check the square cut seal, it might have rolled from whoever rebuilt it. sounds like an issue with either the internal piston seal or the guides are lot clean and lubed.- blue oval guy
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Unknown plug or piston 4R75E
Is that a weld failure on the outer edge? how does that separate on that input drum? I have never see that. Thanks- blue oval guy
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Update the computer or change cops and plugs
putting it off for 2 years?! The minute my old truck has anything wrong with it (engine related) i'm pulling it into my shop that same night. But that's just me.. good luck with your troubleshooting.- blue oval guy
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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My Potato has a Coolant Leak from Unknown Regions
With leaks from the pipe in the valley it wouldnt be that severe as to leak a whole gallon in 10 days! The ones we have seen are just minor seepage and maybe light puddling in the block valley.- blue oval guy
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Need to replace Cam Phasers or is it time to Replace engine advice please
I don't see why you couldn't get 350K miles + before anything major happens, seems a good choice for a new driver assuming he's responsible Do the initial repairs to get him going and future repairs will need be handled by it's new driver/user. He should get a lot of good use out of it once...- blue oval guy
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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So the check engine light started blinking...
A flashing MIL lamp almost always will indicate one or more misfiring cylinders, it flashes to warn you to stop or risk damaging or melting down your cats. As some of the other members have mentioned, a quality scanner might be needed to narrow down whether you have an ignition or fuel related...- blue oval guy
- Post #41
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Is synthetic oil required??
I have never run the specified 5W20 oil in my rig, are you kidding, pulling a heavy boat uphill in 100+ degree weather with a full load of kids and gear running the A/C and you think that 5W20 that is thin as water when it is super heated is going to protect my motor?!? No thanks, with 180K...- blue oval guy
- Post #30
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
