neogenesis
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I just bought an 03 Eddie Bauer 5.4L with 170K that has a fuel relay switch problem which I now know how to fix thanks to this wonderful forum!
I also have a 97 expedition XLT with 226K so I’m kind of comparing the two as a frame of reference for this post.
My 97 XLT I can drive it to the store and back and around town for 20 minutes and bring it home and the engine is still practically cool it just doesn’t seem to ever get hot.
But this new one the 2003 that I just bought just a two minute drive and the engine is just radiating massive amounts of heat. Even though there are no warning lights and the dash guage shows temp right in the middle where it should be, never goes above 1/2 way.
The information screen states that I’m making about 6 to 8 miles per gallon or less when driving nearly coasting on a long flat even smooth road. That could be an issue with the fuse relay perhaps I don’t know. Maybe the computer is flaky? I just got it so I don’t have the benefit of seeing how many miles I got out of a full tank of gas yet. And am getting used to the differences from my Gen 1 Expy.
Oh yeah, and the AdvanceTrac warning/issue indicator keeps popping up as well. Wheel bearing issue perhaps or a speed sensor? That might be related to the mpg being so low, I dunno....
The car drives fine it handles well there’s no hesitation accelerates great, it practically looks and feels brand new inside and out. No codes show up on my OBD. All the fluids check out and are topped off and look great. I’m about to give it a oil change and have the rear differential checked and changed.
It’s got a couple of the usual minor irritating problems that a lot of other people in the forum complain about such as clogged drain ports on the doors, leaky sunroof, One of the rear vent windows doesn’t open, AWD doesn’t work or light up on the dash when engaged, also I can’t tell when I’m driving if it’s engaged or not either. All the other 2D, 4H, 4L Drive functions do. The front passenger speaker doesn’t work but all the other ones sound great. My Sideview mirror control doesn’t seem to work either. 6 disc CD changer busted. Some under paint corrosion on hood and back hatch. Easy to remedy stuff mostly.
Many of the smaller issues may be fuse, actuator or relay problems, I’ll be checking the fuse control box next and see if everything there is working.
All workable no biggies, but the hot engine (there’s no burn oil smell) just feels really hot, and system reading 6-8 MPG!?
Do any of you you kind knowledgeable gentleman or Expy ladies able to offer me some ideas or input? Thank you in advance, it’s greatly appreciated!
I also have a 97 expedition XLT with 226K so I’m kind of comparing the two as a frame of reference for this post.
My 97 XLT I can drive it to the store and back and around town for 20 minutes and bring it home and the engine is still practically cool it just doesn’t seem to ever get hot.
But this new one the 2003 that I just bought just a two minute drive and the engine is just radiating massive amounts of heat. Even though there are no warning lights and the dash guage shows temp right in the middle where it should be, never goes above 1/2 way.
The information screen states that I’m making about 6 to 8 miles per gallon or less when driving nearly coasting on a long flat even smooth road. That could be an issue with the fuse relay perhaps I don’t know. Maybe the computer is flaky? I just got it so I don’t have the benefit of seeing how many miles I got out of a full tank of gas yet. And am getting used to the differences from my Gen 1 Expy.
Oh yeah, and the AdvanceTrac warning/issue indicator keeps popping up as well. Wheel bearing issue perhaps or a speed sensor? That might be related to the mpg being so low, I dunno....
The car drives fine it handles well there’s no hesitation accelerates great, it practically looks and feels brand new inside and out. No codes show up on my OBD. All the fluids check out and are topped off and look great. I’m about to give it a oil change and have the rear differential checked and changed.
It’s got a couple of the usual minor irritating problems that a lot of other people in the forum complain about such as clogged drain ports on the doors, leaky sunroof, One of the rear vent windows doesn’t open, AWD doesn’t work or light up on the dash when engaged, also I can’t tell when I’m driving if it’s engaged or not either. All the other 2D, 4H, 4L Drive functions do. The front passenger speaker doesn’t work but all the other ones sound great. My Sideview mirror control doesn’t seem to work either. 6 disc CD changer busted. Some under paint corrosion on hood and back hatch. Easy to remedy stuff mostly.
Many of the smaller issues may be fuse, actuator or relay problems, I’ll be checking the fuse control box next and see if everything there is working.
All workable no biggies, but the hot engine (there’s no burn oil smell) just feels really hot, and system reading 6-8 MPG!?
Do any of you you kind knowledgeable gentleman or Expy ladies able to offer me some ideas or input? Thank you in advance, it’s greatly appreciated!
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