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    Roller Follower of Manifold leak?

    Manifold leak, more than likely the passenger side. That one goes first.
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    OBD readers

    Forscan is the only way to go if you want full access.
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    What color is my Eddie Bauer?

    Paint code and color should be found in the VIN number. There are a lot of VIN decoders on line, in fact you should be able to pull an exact copy if the window sticker up and lay all doubts aside as to what is original and what has been added.
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    2008 ford expy (advice needed)

    And there ya’ go…
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    2008 ford expy (advice needed)

    Run, don’t walk, run away as fast as you can. Find a clean ‘08 if you can…
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    2011 Expedition No power very sluggish

    To make this problem a bit clearer - every engine these days are computer controlled. From variable valve timing to shift points, emissions, O2 intake, fuel mapping and on and on. So unlike the old days - jerk the motor, replace it with something close, bigger or smaller and turn the key...
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    2011 Expedition No power very sluggish

    That’s either buy forscan or visit the dealer to make sure you have the correct map for this motor.
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    2011 Expedition No power very sluggish

    Did you remap the computer when you dropped the new motor in?
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    Ford not starting (might be relay)

    Very cool terminal on the battery. Homemade? Or where did you get it?
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    Spare key in a hitch vault? Safe?

    Much better idea. IMHO.
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    TPMS Fault Issues

    The stock band type (around the rim near the hub.) TPMS units suck. Same issues with my 08, on multiple occasions. So when the time came for new tires (Costco) they replaced the band units with stem type monitors and I have had zero issues in the last four years.
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    Ford not starting (might be relay)

    You should find a fuse map on the underside of the fuse cover. If you’re looking for the location of the fuse box - above the radiator in front of the engine. But I’m certain you know that. Check the fuses first is always great advice as given in a number of reply’s here.
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    Spare key in a hitch vault? Safe?

    In short - NO! Use your key pad for re-entry and hide the extra key somewhere in side the truck. (Like maybe under the Jack in the back compartment.
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    Where do you store your stuff?

    I was surprised at the lack of internal storage on our 2008. To remedy that problem, I bought a large black plastic storage bin with hinged locking (if desired) lid that fits between the second row captain’s chairs. It also serves as a table top for second row passengers and the arm rests still...
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    2011 4 low wrench

    Thanks. Too many changes since my ‘08 to lend any advice.
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    Ice in door jambs

    Look at the bottom of each door. There are two plastic one-way plugs. On our 2008 they work for s$&t. We took them out. They are supposed to drain water out of the door. (Turns out the doors aren’t really all that waterproof.) taking these plugs out will take care of a bit of your problem...
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    2011 4 low wrench

    What year is your truck? 10 years in one series covers a lot of ground.
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    Vids on YouTube about the 5.4 Triton Make Me Want To Back Out of this Purchase

    Got 213,000 on our 2008 and we are very happy with it. Look at the truck not YouTube. Condition, condition, condition.
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    Moldy smell coming from the exterior in the area of the front driver and passenger doors

    Agreed, don’t just check the door drains, take them out completely. Each door has two plastic “plugs” on the bottom side. Remove them and don’t forget the tailgate too.
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    Jingling sound coming from the front right tire assembly area

    Check the run out in the hub too. There is a set of washers and a lock ring that can go bad. However, my guess would be a bad sway bar bushing or a bad ball joint. (Top one most likely.
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    Are fuel injectors a wear item?

    Yes.
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    Electrical Problem

    Pesky electronics. Use to be anyone with some mechanical ability could address parts not working. Now even the frigging wipers have to be programmed. Glad you got ‘er done!
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    Strange drivers side window issue

    We had something similar happen in our 08. Turns out somewhere along the line it forgot it’s programming. It would stop working, then would work, but not the auto up or down. Next day the auto up and down would work but not the manual mode. Was frustrating. Biggest problem was not being able to...
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    Gas mileage question

    Our 08 mileage is 16.12 combined average over the 8 years we have been tracking our gas purchases. I’d say it sounds like you do a fair bit of stop and go driving.
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    Paint on lift gate bubbling, is there anything being done to correct this problem? I have a 2012, lift gate paint is bubbling and starting to crack

    What you are seeing is aluminum “rust”. Aluminum doesn’t actually rust it oxidizes into a white powder. My 08 suffers from the same ailment that you have. In fact I address the problem every three or four years or so. My body guy “repairs” the damage by addressing the spots with vigor...

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