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  1. WiscoGus

    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    Thank you everyone for your insight into this issue. I can finally say that the saga is over. The dealer I purchased the expedition from was having an excellent trade-in sale last weekend. I originally went to look at a 14 King Ranch Expy with 100k miles, but a tree fell on it on the dealers...
  2. WiscoGus

    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    Thats on my list of things to do this weekend. Dealership claims that they have checked the fluid level 3 times and it is in fact full. Its rather unfortunate because there was one guy at the Quick Lane who wanted to actually put the right fluid in. However, he kept getting shut down by the...
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    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    Trans fluid had been changed at least twice before I owned it. But I've owned it from 150k to 219k and had not had it done. Ford dealer called me finally and said that it wasnt a misfire, but a failed torque converter... ugh. So now I guess I've got to figure out what my options are. I can...
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    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    Latest update, the vehicle is at Ford for a second day. As per the service writer yesterday the technician still "has not found out whats wrong". Which likely means that they didnt get to it when they said that they would. On the bright side, I get a brand new Ranger crew cab 4x4 as a loaner...
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    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    Alex thank you for the insight! My Torque Pro app showed zero misfires on any cylinder. @BlackCoffee the thing I keep getting hung up on with the fluid is mixing 2 different types. All the literature online that Motorcraft publishes shows that LV and SP are incompatible. Even on their...
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    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    For those following along, I used my BT OBD adapter with Torque Pro and there were zero misfires logged for a 60min drive cycle. Guess I just gotta wait until Tuesday and see if they find a misfire or not
  7. WiscoGus

    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    ^this Thank you again bobmbx, I will certainly keep everyone posted.
  8. WiscoGus

    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    Hindsight is 20/20. I wish I would have specified for them to use what the manual says. But hey, I guess now I know I cant trust this dealer.
  9. WiscoGus

    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    To keep the saga going: I drove the Service Manager around and I was able to get the transmission to act up. We took it back to the shop where the Service Manager talked to the transmission specialist and claimed they have mixed fluid in the past with no issues. They claim that my issue is...
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    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    So the dealer called me back and said that they could not see any issue with my transmission. It looks like I may need to convince my dealer they mixed two incompatible fluids. They claim that their computer says the car can use both SP and LV (which I believe), but I am 99% positive they mixed...
  11. WiscoGus

    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    The repair receipt stated that they added 7 quarts when the specification is 11. My assumption is that they added whatever came out when they dropped the pan. So I suppose there are two possiblities: mixing incompatible fluids or filling the transmission 4 quarts low. This is what the bottle...
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    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    @bobmbx you may be right. I was looking at the receipt and it stated that they installed Mercon LV. If I had to make an educated guess, my Expy had Mercon SP in it (as per the 2008 Owner's Manual) which would not be compatible with Mercon LV. Now if that was the case, I am unsure of how it...
  13. WiscoGus

    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    Havent tried OD yet. Shudder seems to happen after cruising and then the trans trying to downshift to accelerate. I'll have to watch and see if it happens at a certain speed, its difficult to tell whats vehicle vs Wisconsin roads.
  14. WiscoGus

    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    Expy is a 2008 with 220k miles on it. Its headed back to Ford tomorrow AM. They wanted to make sure that they did their work right and put the right amt of fluid in.
  15. WiscoGus

    Spark Plugs and Coil Packs - 2011 Expedition EL Limited

    Before you perform the repairs, run a tank or two with injector cleaner first. One primary reason the plugs break off in the head is due to carbon buildup. The injector cleaner helps dissolve this buildup and the plugs come out easier
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    Transmission Shudder after Transmission Service at Dealer

    Last week, I had my transmission serviced at the Ford Quicklane. They dropped the pan, exchanged fluid and replaced the transmission filter. Now after getting a hundred or so miles on it, the trans has developed a shudder that feels like running over rumble strips. From research online, this...
  17. WiscoGus

    Lower Control Arms Upgrade

    I was doing some work on my dad's 2008 F150 and noticed his truck has really nice cast lower control arms. On my Expedition, the lower control arms are a fabricated steel, which are starting to look somewhat crusty. Has anyone ever successfully installed F150 lower control arms on an...
  18. WiscoGus

    What’s considered high mileage on a Gen3 expy?

    I've got 193k on my 2008. Its always had routine maintenance at the dealer and still runs strong. The only downside is that the body will likely rust out before the truck dies.
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    Rust Repair Needed

    So my poor 2008 Expy has rockers that are bubbling and one you could stick your hand through. Aside from slip on rockers, has anyone ever had theirs cut out and replaced? If so, what was the rough cost for the job? I dont plan on body matching the paint since they arent seen; I would just coat...
  20. WiscoGus

    Heating temperature issue

    On the drive in to work this morning, I felt the heat in the front going from warm to cold intermittently. So I turned it as hot as it would go and I got little bits of warm air out of the vents but it was mostly cold. Looking on line, I see that the blend door actuator potentially needs to be...
  21. WiscoGus

    Broken Spark Plug Nightmare 05 Exp King Ranch

    Take you truck to Doug O'Kelly at O'Kellys Automotive. He is just north of Siloam Springs on the way to Gentry. He has always been very fair priced, good quality work. If I remember correctly, he is also a former Ford certified tech.
  22. WiscoGus

    Routine Maintenance Questions

    My expy is getting up there in miles (175k) and I am thinking it is time to change fluid in the front/rear diffs, transfer case, and transmission. Just curious if anyone has any tips/tricks or any fluid brand preference. I have always been a fan of Amsoil and would probably use that if I could...
  23. WiscoGus

    2008 Bluetooth upgrade options

    Hi, I want to preface this by saying that I know there are already multiple threads regarding this question. From what I was able to find, it seems as if the best option for a 2008 Limited with NAV to have bluetooth is to find the Mobil Ease Bluetooth kit. These kits on eBay seem to go for...
  24. WiscoGus

    Navigation update for a 2012 King Ranch Expedition

    I bought the map disc for my 2008 from a fellow on eBay. It appeared to be a copy of the factory map disc. However, I installed it and it works well. I think the update is good for 2015. It only ran about $12. It was the 13P designation and the seller was kennetanderso_12. Edit: The disc has to...
  25. WiscoGus

    Bluetooth Adapter Questions

    I recently purchased a 2008 Expedition Limited. It has the "audiophile" stereo system and built in Sirius Radio. I was trying to install the USA Spec BT45-FORD1 bluetooth adapter but it did not work well. It would come through on the radio and I could play music from my phone. However, there is...

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