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  1. Ed_Strong

    End of the line for our 2003

    I don't think that will happen again... at least not with another ford vehicle! yes I am grateful about the 3 years I got out of her. I hope yours keeps going strong for years to come
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    End of the line for our 2003

    2018 Honda Pilot EX-L She is loving this one even more now :)
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    Total engine replacement cost?

    Before you proceed with the new engine idea, just make sure your tranny is up to par as well. One of the reasons I let mine go after the engine blew, was that earlier I found metal shavings (some were big) on the tranny pan while doing a tranny fluid flush! on top of that add the: Radiator...
  4. Ed_Strong

    End of the line for our 2003

    Thanks guys... I still miss the old girl! But sadly I am done with Ford Great vehicle but very poor engineering
  5. Ed_Strong

    Poor poor Expedition

    Looks more like the Storm Chasers from Mars Edition! or a really bad taste fire rescue wannabe... surely this beholder has no eyes to see!
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    03 navigator loud knocking noise from rear of engine at low rpms.

    Any updates yet? I'm anxiously awaiting for news on the outcome.
  7. Ed_Strong

    Air Conditioner Problem Fixed FINALLY

    In the absence of a of a shop fan, you can always use your regular garden hose! Just make sure you're spraying cold water directly at the condenser coils. Works the same as stamp11127 mentioned above!
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    03 navigator loud knocking noise from rear of engine at low rpms.

    So sorry to hear that buddy... To me sounds like solid metal. It could be the flex plate or also the flywheel. I really hope it an easy fix!
  9. Ed_Strong

    Rattle

    I would start by jacking up the truck and supporting it with jackstands. Then crawling underneath the truck with a rubber mallet and start tapping on the exhaust system from the front cats towards the rear of the vehicle and see if you can replicate the rattle. Then do the same process with the...
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    Backfire and then all good

    I would start by checking for vacuum leaks especially around the EVAP system. Then check that the intake throttle body and EGR are functioning properly before throwing parts at it! It seems that you may have EGR orifices plugged and in need of cleaning. There's a few videos posted on YouTube...
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    End of the line for our 2003

    Thanks but not sure I want to go back to Ford at this time. I'm not sure I can afford a newer one, plus I have not had good experiences with their new engine designs and experiments thru the years of owning their products. And by the looks of it, they're still making them and passing those...
  12. Ed_Strong

    End of the line for our 2003

    She did earn it! My wife loved driving her around. If she was in better condition I would have tried reviving her. But the shavings found in the tranny did for me. Too much of a risk plus all the other stuff added to that equals too much investment. Sorry about your loss as well
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    End of the line for our 2003

    We got her back in Mar 2015 with over 145K miles. It appears that the oil pump stopped working. My wife went out to run errands and while driving she noted the oil gauge went down to zero and then back up a few times. She was not far from home and though she could make back ok. By then the...
  14. Ed_Strong

    Battery Charge light on, system is charging

    I agree %100 with stamp11127: I had the exact same issue he is describing here. This re-manufactured Alternators are being restored with older components that are not compatible with this "plug and play" electrical systems in newer vehicles. In this case the older Voltage Regulator does not...
  15. Ed_Strong

    03 navigator 5.4 32v tear down and rebuild project

    That's really cool! Very impressive, thank you for doing this. I wish you had taken video of the process aswell
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    Fuse box repair vs replace? Its time unfortunately

    Dude... you're looking at $4-8 max for the replacement relay needed to do the repair, instead of $300-400 for a replacement. think of all the "good soldering irons" you can buy and still save money doing it yourself! Best part is... you know its done right and it wont fail again in a few years
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    2003-2006 Ford Expedition 4 Wheel Drive Front Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly Pair

    https://www.1aauto.com/2003-06-wheel-bearing-and-hub-assembly/i/1ashs00356?f=480293&y=2006 Would like to know who is your supplier/manufacturer for this hubs assemblies? I asked a week ago thru your web page and got no replies!
  18. Ed_Strong

    Transmission acting wierd.

    Start with the simple stuff... Is the transmission fluid at the correct level?
  19. Ed_Strong

    Air only from defroster

    LOL so true!
  20. Ed_Strong

    New to me Expy, already having problems

    Something to think about. I've heard of Camshaft Position Sensors on some Ford vehicles making a loud chirping sound when they are going bad (run dry of lubrication). So your Serpentine Belt may be fine and what you could be in fact hearing is in fact this Sensor going bad. But then again your...
  21. Ed_Strong

    Windshield Wiper arm removal process

    in my case In my case...the needle thru the sprayer didnt work! I had to remove them from the cowl and clean all the junk buildup from the back end of the sprayer.
  22. Ed_Strong

    Windshield Wiper arm removal process

    I had this very same issue last week! I just gently tapped the side of the pivot arm with a hammer while lifting upwards. It came right off without a fight!
  23. Ed_Strong

    How to turn OFF/ON seat belt chime

    Don't know if Ford did this across the board with all models for any particular year... but on my 2000 Ford Windstar, all I have to do is push the red un-buckle button on the seat belt while on the un-latched position and this would stop the seat belt chime for the duration of the (run) cycle...
  24. Ed_Strong

    Need help asap!

    Congrats...Glenn Sawyer...! Another Sept B-day Woot!
  25. Ed_Strong

    Messy Oil Filter Change

    Yup that's a good idea about forming you own drain guard...post pictures if you do! I think the existing plastic gutter or drain channel as you call it, shrinks and deforms from the repeated heat and cool cycles from the engine. I didn't answer to your original post question, but I don't jack up...

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