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    Not sure what I Fixed/Broke

    I learned some valuable lessons today. 1. Fix one thing at a time... 2. Read this forum before fixing anything. So My Expy has this loud rumble/vibration that you feel in the seat... but its difficult to pinpoint. I wouldn't be suprised if it ended up coming from the engine even though it...
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    Manually turning over engine?

    Hi all, So I was planning on changing the ATF today, and I know that the torque converter holds alot of the fluid. So I read that I need to turn the engine over until the drain plug is accessible through the inspection window on the bottom of the torque converter. I was thinking (hoping) that...
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    Pricing Question

    So I just stumbled upon this yourmechanic.com site. Was sort of thinking it was a gimmick, but I filled out a few forms to get quotes and wanted to see what you guys think. For 300 they will change my spark plugs and ignition coils. That includes the cost of the coils which is why it seemed...
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    Has anyone ever tried this?

    Has anyone ever tried using a plastic hose like this to place spark plugs? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pxcCVO3sTY I'm trying to work up the courage to change my plugs in my new 97 expedition. The videos I'm watching and instructions I'm reading have me a bit nervous. Any advice?
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    Mystery Leak!

    Hi Everyone, So I got back from my first long trip in my new expedition last night and when I put it in park the idle begin to rev up and down, I just turned the car off and spent today looking through the forum. It sounded like there might be some air getting in by the throttle body somewhere...
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    Day 2 of Expy ownership. Need some help.

    Hey everyone, So with all of the motivation I could muster I went out to oreilly auto parts to get filters, oil, plugs, etc for my expedition. Switched everything out but the plugs, holy cow are those plugs hard to get to, and am feeling pretty good about the truck. Only issue is a whole...
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    Buying a 97 Expedition today. What do you think?

    Hi Everyone! I'm thinking I'm going to purchase this Expedition this evening: 1997 Ford Expedition 4x4 Low Miles 4W I test drove it this morning and everything checked out. The only thing is that the owner said his mechanic told him he should replace the CV axle soon. It makes some...
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