Recent content by BigRed2004
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It seems the engineer could have made it easier
I replaced the original intake manifold on my ‘03 5.4 because of a coolant leak at the crossover tube. I had used the Dorman unit. The biggest problems with the Dorman unit is that there are no screw sleeves/inserts for any of the components except the bolts that tighten down the manifold...- BigRed2004
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Building Battery Cables
Hey everyone. I’m in the process of determining everything I need to do a battery cable replacement on my ‘04 EB. I’m looking to eliminate the dimming effect that happens when multiple electrical systems are being used all at once. I do not want to do a Big 3 upgrade as I don’t want the extra...- BigRed2004
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- battey cables eyelets
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- Forum: Electrical
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HELP!!! DIY 100% 71 yr. old disabled Vet ,looking to replace brittle vacuum hoses. Ford discontinued hoses per dealer, advice what to do..
Not the best option but something else that could be done in a pinch (granted you have the materials) would be to heat shrink the old rubber. This would temporarily offer a protective barrier that will slow the separation of the degrading rubber. But if you have the time and means do what...- BigRed2004
- Post #10
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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New to me 2004 Expedition maintenance?
Well then I retract my comment. Maybe I’m thinking of a different part on the underside of the 4WD.- BigRed2004
- Post #6
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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New to me 2004 Expedition maintenance?
Like @smith627, I agree with @kep5niner on what to look at next. Replacing the transmission filter should definitely be towards the top. I replaced mine on my ‘04 about 2 years ago (19 years vehicle age) and found the yellow plug as well. It is easy to do on the 2WD models, I believe the 4x4s...- BigRed2004
- Post #4
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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E-fans and CAI 5.4 2v
The amount of workable space you gained cannot be understated. Oil filter change should be super easy now. I feel like the stock shroud always gets in the way. I think it’s a shame though that FF didn’t make the kit more bolt on ready. And to make each fan separate? It’s good that you got it to...- BigRed2004
- Post #35
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Wiper Arm Alignment
Is the highlighted dot the factory alignment position for the blades? Might be easier to use that as opposed to measuring.- BigRed2004
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- #howto #wiper #wiperarm
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Grille Guard and Milage -- And other diminishing factors
Well I’m not sure what had temporarily contributed to such great gains. While it was a nice experience, I wouldn’t be concerned with anything as long as you are still within factory specs. Engine being tired at 102k, not likely, but that can’t be stated with 100% accuracy either. Best of luck to...- BigRed2004
- Post #9
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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E-fans and CAI 5.4 2v
I’m glad mentioning FF Dynamics has provided an option you feel is worth your time and money. I’m definitely curious to see how it turns out when you are done. Would you mind calculating the MPG gains to compare before and after?- BigRed2004
- Post #19
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Grille Guard and Milage -- And other diminishing factors
When you were getting 18+ on the highway do you know if environmental factors or physics were helping? Environmental for instance could have been a tail wind. Or physics could have been a draft effect off a vehicle in front of you. Getting 16 is closer to factory spec, and as long as you aren’t...- BigRed2004
- Post #7
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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Grille Guard and Milage -- And other diminishing factors
@Lost_Penguin_Expy, have the tires been checked for proper pressure? Not necessarily the factory specs but the tires specs? If they are becoming deflated you’ll get more rolling resistance. Which can lead to a drop in MPGs.- BigRed2004
- Post #4
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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E-fans and CAI 5.4 2v
I only came across FF Dynamics when doing research nearly two years ago because I found out about the difficult radiator design for most kits. But I did not do any major research as I was and still am not ready to pull any triggers. Any information you get will be helpful for future decisions...- BigRed2004
- Post #9
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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E-fans and CAI 5.4 2v
@kep5niner , FF Dynamics has an electrical fan kit for the down flow radiators on the 03-04 Expedition. It’s something that I have been thinking about for the same reasons that you mentioned. But as @whtbronco stated, the mechanical fan is robust and reliable. So that’s been my hold up. I’ve...- BigRed2004
- Post #6
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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P0172/75 to P2196/98
Thanks for the advice on piecing together a new harness if needed in the future. It was quicker right now to go to the yard and find one. But I will keep that in mind if any future issues arise.- BigRed2004
- Post #8
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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P0172/75 to P2196/98
I also took off a Fuel Pressure Dampener/Regulator and saw that it was the ‘dampener’ with no nipple. Which is odd, given the manual shows the ‘regulator’ with a nipple. At least now I know if I need this part in the future.- BigRed2004
- Post #6
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
