BobSellers
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Funny that I would ask myself this question as I browsed this website, searching the endless mechanical questions posted upon these pages. I stumbled across this forum as I googled possible solutions to the odometer that disappeared on the 01 Expy that I picked up 2 days ago. Funny that the odometer worked flawlessly during the test drive. This morning, my low pressure oil light also came on and went out for about 5 minutes, before fixing itself. Day one, 2nd problem...
My first thought was that perhaps I'd bought a lemon, but after searching these pages, it would appear these are common personality glitches on older Expeditions. The odd part is that, deep down inside, I was a little glad that the truck had a couple of "problems" to tinker with. Years ago, I was a Jeep Guy, Old CJ's were my drug of choice and there are a great many forums about repairing those old jeeps, endlessly. Throughout those repairs and information exchange, a sense of belonging would take place due to a common experience.
I also had a 79 bronco that I absolutely loved, best truck I've ever owned, by far. I still miss that old beast, but middle aged responsibility has rendered old broncos impractical.
Enter the Expedition, part old school brute, part 4 door family truck, truly the best of both worlds.
I think this is what sealed the deal for me as I was just looking for a work truck with 4 wheel drive to survive another Indiana winter. As I "climbed up" into the truck for a test drive, buckled myself in and turned the key, that old sense of security returned. A sense of enabling ability that if I need to, I could drive over a large curb, through a field and onto a gravel road to get to my destination, true mobility. No longer tethered by the limits of a 4 door, japanese sedan, I felt safe, happy.
There truly is no feeling like being in a line of traffic and looking ahead to see the roofs of 10 vehicles and knowing what the delay in traffic is all about. I'm not in a hurry to get anywhere, that sense of urgency and impatience with other "dumb" drivers has subsided.
I could simply drive over their cars if need be.
There's something very calming about that.
I traded in my old pickup truck with a few hundred dollars and the Expy now sits in my driveway as we speak, awaiting old man winter.
Thanks for putting together a wonderful forum.
bob
My first thought was that perhaps I'd bought a lemon, but after searching these pages, it would appear these are common personality glitches on older Expeditions. The odd part is that, deep down inside, I was a little glad that the truck had a couple of "problems" to tinker with. Years ago, I was a Jeep Guy, Old CJ's were my drug of choice and there are a great many forums about repairing those old jeeps, endlessly. Throughout those repairs and information exchange, a sense of belonging would take place due to a common experience.
I also had a 79 bronco that I absolutely loved, best truck I've ever owned, by far. I still miss that old beast, but middle aged responsibility has rendered old broncos impractical.
Enter the Expedition, part old school brute, part 4 door family truck, truly the best of both worlds.
I think this is what sealed the deal for me as I was just looking for a work truck with 4 wheel drive to survive another Indiana winter. As I "climbed up" into the truck for a test drive, buckled myself in and turned the key, that old sense of security returned. A sense of enabling ability that if I need to, I could drive over a large curb, through a field and onto a gravel road to get to my destination, true mobility. No longer tethered by the limits of a 4 door, japanese sedan, I felt safe, happy.
There truly is no feeling like being in a line of traffic and looking ahead to see the roofs of 10 vehicles and knowing what the delay in traffic is all about. I'm not in a hurry to get anywhere, that sense of urgency and impatience with other "dumb" drivers has subsided.
I could simply drive over their cars if need be.
There's something very calming about that.
I traded in my old pickup truck with a few hundred dollars and the Expy now sits in my driveway as we speak, awaiting old man winter.
Thanks for putting together a wonderful forum.
bob
Nice intro! Same here...the size and 4wd.
