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  1. BRIANGEE

    Head Gasket in a Bottle? Anyone?

    So, I've got a bad head gasket on bank 1 as some of you remember. I have to continue to drive this thing since its our only family sized vehicle at this point and am leaning towards tackling this project this winter. My misfire on cylinder 1 continues to progress to the point it shimmys even at...
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    My Potato has a Coolant Leak from Unknown Regions

    So my ol' potato has an elusive coolant leak. It drinks about 1 gallon every 10 days or so. I've added UV dye trying to stick a fork in this potato but it has shown up nadda! I don't know where it's coming from but I do know where it's not coming from. *No indications of head gasket failure -...
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    Misfire Due to Oil in Cylinder #1

    Alright, So I've been chasing down an intermittent misfire on #1 which would throw codes and finally found out the culprit after doing every other test in the book, swapping coils, swapping injectors, compression test even smoke tested it with a home made smoke machine... this thing would only...
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    EATC codes 16 & 76?

    I'll be going after a vacuum leak on the AC system soon (it's 118F here right now so not too anxious to get under the hood right now) and thought I would run the EATC self test mode in the meantime. I get a 16 and 76 displayed on the screen at the same time. These codes do not appear in my...
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    Need to bounce some figures off someone regarding fuel pump psi

    2003 Expedition EB (2v) 165K miles Returnless fuel system NO EXTERNAL REGULATOR - has dampner on fuel rail Ford spec fuel: 55 psi My psi: 53 psi My psi @ WOT: 40 psi measured amp draw: 6.4 amps I believe I shouldn't be seeing a considerable change in psi for a returnless...
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    Ever feel it's time to move on?

    My 2003 Ford Expedition is my first Ford. My father always told me Fords were no good, we were a Chevy family and for a reason. Neglecting the automotive tradition of our family line I ventured into the wild blue yonder of the Ford about a year ago. In that time I've come to realize that the...
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    Weird NO START condition

    2003 Expedition EB 5.4L 2V 165K miles Battery is good. Let me say that again from the get go - battery is good. It's been tested at two different parts stores and when I put it in my other truck it starts like a dream. Normal battery voltage until you key on engine off. Voltage will drop to 5...
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    5.4L (2v) Fuel Pump Flow Rate

    Does anyone have any flow data for 5.4L (2v) fuel pump? My manufacturer's service manual references some other document that I don't have.
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    Disabling your washer level alarm / What kind of washer level sensor is this?

    Does anyone really need a computer ding-donging them because of low washer fluid? I don't - and I was going to "fix" my washer level float so that it never comes on again until I realized it's not a float at all and is some sort of sensor. I pulled the wiring diagrams to see what I need to do to...
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    Fuel Pump Recommendations?

    Anyone have any recommendations? Local parts stores are around $250 on average. I see some on Rock Auto for $100 and some in the Amazon for even less still. I usually automatically shove the most expensive and the cheapest off the desk and look at the mid range. But in this case there still is a...
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    FORD TSB'S?

    Anyone know where I can find Ford TSB's... I'm talking the whole thing not the little summaries you can find online. Thanks,
  12. BRIANGEE

    FUSE BOX! Took apart - now can't put back together! OY VEY!!!

    I've been having intermittent fuel pump problems which I thought were relay related so today I took out my fuse box thinking it was going to be a real quick thing... you know, take it apart - look at the relay on the circuit board, look for signs of heat, water intrusion etc.. and slap it all...
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    Lab Scopes (inexpensive) UScope VS Pico 2204A

    I bought a Pico scope model 2204A which is a $150 2 channel scope but I've heard someone on a forum say it's not good for auto work because it's 8-bit and cannot show the detail required for some auto work. I was thinking about sending this back while I still have time to do so in order to get...
  14. BRIANGEE

    NGK Plug gap too large out of the box?

    Ford says gap should be .052 - .056" 5.4L - 4WD, EB Bought some NGK G-Power plugs (Platinum alloy) and I see right out of the box that the gap is .060" Only reason I even bothered looking is that I can't exceed 13mpg on the highway now whereas before I could get about 15.9mpg. It's possible...
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    2003 Exp Stutter, Dies, etc..

    Was driving home last night when the truck lost power (2003 5.4L - 4WD), stumbling, and wouldn't go anywhere when given gas. I had my code reader in my truck so I got the following lean codes: P0171, P0174 I shut the vehicle off, and after several minutes, restarted and it would drive enough...
  16. BRIANGEE

    2003 EXP Starts itself intermittently

    My 'new' 2003 will sometimes start itself up when I shut it off. I don't use the key fobs so I know I'm not accidentally pushing buttons or anything. This has happened probably five times now, all of which occurred a few seconds after I shut off the vehicle and am a few steps away from it. I've...
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    Is this a remote starter or keyless entry receiver or something else??

    This is near the break pedal but towards the dash. I'm trying to figure out if it's an aftermarket remote starter or the receiver for the key fobs. I got out of the vehicle today took a few steps and the vehicle started up all by itself! My son and I looked at each other like huh?... I unlocked...
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    Previous Owner's Hack Job on Gas Tank...JB WELD CITY!

    Thought I would share some of my experience with you folks. Bought this 2003 Expy several weeks ago. On the way to the tire shop I stopped at the gas station to fill up the tank. Later the tire guys called me out to tell me I had a major gas leak. They thought it was coming from the filler neck...
  19. BRIANGEE

    Anyone know where this vacuum line goes??

    5.4 Triton / 4WD The vacuum line is near the master cylinder. It has a clip attached to it which I just clipped to the brake line so I can locate it easier next time. This line goes underneath the vehicle but not sure where at this point since I'm working on other things right now and didn't...
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    AC Pressures within spec but not cooling sufficiently. :-(

    So I have this 2003 Exp that appears to be operating within it's specs for AC but is not cooling sufficiently. High side = 217psi Low side = 62 psi Ambient Temp = 100F Vent temp = 70f According to Ford's service manual this is within the normal operating ranges. According to SOME online charts...
  21. BRIANGEE

    Other models that share the same GAS TANK? (or Sources for new tank)

    Hello, I'm looking for a new fuel tank and am having problems locating them online. Local dealer wants $1600 for the part alone. Online I found only a couple of links around $1000. I see F150 tanks all day long for under $200 which leads me to ask if there is any place where I can find an...

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