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  1. DesertFordRat

    End of an era; Downsizing to an Expedition EL.

    Roller followers can be an issue. Be vigilant with any engine ticks.
  2. DesertFordRat

    2011 Ford Expedition Rear Climate Control

    I'm guessing its the blender doors. I have a 2011 XLT and there are two blender doors in the rear. I had the same issue, which I fixed.
  3. DesertFordRat

    Running Rough Issue 2007 expy xlt

    Fordtechmakuloco has a good video on cleaning the throttle body. I took mine off to do it.
  4. DesertFordRat

    2011 Expedition XLT Symptoms

    Update on this one for someone experiencing the same thing, or stumbling upon this thread. I had the stealership check the mounts on engine and tranny (or so they say). All checked out good. I guess the engine mounts are hydraulic so if they were bad they would be leaking? Idk. I disconnected...
  5. DesertFordRat

    Tranny pan drop

    Yea I may invest in some sort of kit or decent siphon.
  6. DesertFordRat

    Tranny pan drop

    Also to add.. No big shavings, the fluid was tinted brown and I have 85k miles. There was no plug on the bottom of the pan so it appears someone has changed the fluid before. The magnet had a good amount of fine particles, but that's expected I would assume. I only burned myself slightly on the...
  7. DesertFordRat

    Tranny pan drop

    Ok update.. Ill never do that shit again lol. What a mess. I had tranny fluid all over myself and rocks embedded in my scalp. The hardest part was refilling the trans. I had a good suction gun but its too awkward with just jack stands. My dipstick had an A and B zone markings, so that was also...
  8. DesertFordRat

    Scammed or Clueless? 2009 Expedition

    Yes my comment was directed towards you. Good luck in recouping your cash though.
  9. DesertFordRat

    2009 Expedition - dim instrument panel during day

    Yup I hated it at first. I got used to it I guess. I only have trouble reading the odometer display but not sure what could possibly be done about that.
  10. DesertFordRat

    Scammed or Clueless? 2009 Expedition

    Such a lovely thread. I ended up with a new engine 6 months after I purchased my vehicle. I did a bunch of research and knew about the phasers and so I knew what to point out when taking it to the dealer. I was expecting for them to just fix the phasers and vtc silenoids, but after they got into...
  11. DesertFordRat

    Tranny pan drop

    Good advice. I bought a suction gun and ended up getting 8 quarts of mercon lv. I'm hoping I can fit the tube in the fill port deep enough to suck out most of the fluid prior to the pan drop. Damn dirty mess is what it looks like. I will attempt this job tomorrow. Also will be doing the rear...
  12. DesertFordRat

    Tranny pan drop

    I thought this was the way ford recommends doing it. Pan drop then refill.
  13. DesertFordRat

    Tranny pan drop

    Thanks. I'm fairly sure it uses LV but I will definitely check before doing the job.
  14. DesertFordRat

    Tranny pan drop

    I bought 5 quarts of Mercon LV. Not sure if I will need more.
  15. DesertFordRat

    Tranny pan drop

    2011 2wd. Thanks moose
  16. DesertFordRat

    Gear Oil/Diff fluid

    Oh, and how can I tell if I have a LS diff or AdvanceTrac?
  17. DesertFordRat

    Tranny pan drop

    Anyone know about how much tranny fluid I should expect to need doing a pan drop and filter replacement?
  18. DesertFordRat

    Gear Oil/Diff fluid

    I picked up some master pro 75w 140 synthetic oil to do my rear diff. Should I be concerned with specific brands or should the specs be good enough? I don't tow anything as of yet so no big concern with that at the moment.
  19. DesertFordRat

    "Aspen" the 07 Expedition, our next Overland Travel vehicle.

    Badass expy. Where in Az are you?
  20. DesertFordRat

    Drivers side power window

    Try wd40 in the channels that hold the glass in place as it operates. Ensure to wipe any residual spray off afterwards.
  21. DesertFordRat

    All season tire recommendations?

    After my mountain trip I would say the Safari tires are decent. I had one scary moment on black ice, but pushed through snow and normal ice with no issues. It was funny watching a guy spin his wheels on the same hill I just went up with ease. I have 2wd.
  22. DesertFordRat

    How did they steal my Expedition?

    The thing with a two man team (if they are good) is they usually strip the truck to the frame (for FOB vehicles). Grab another frame from a junk yard and rebuild the vehicle with that. Then they sell it as a different vehicle. Since it was burned there was either something wrong with it or...
  23. DesertFordRat

    All season tire recommendations?

    I am not up north but have faired well in various weather conditions with Kelly Safari ATR. They are very quiet and have been decent for on and off road. Ill be heading up the mountain on Friday where conditions are bad. I guess ill really find out then.
  24. DesertFordRat

    2011 Expedition XLT Symptoms

    Great advice guys. I'll pursue those areas to see if I can determine the issue.
  25. DesertFordRat

    3rd Gen Center Console

    Upon further research it says Tissue Holder right on it. I'm a terrible engineer. Thanks again.

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