Recent content by Ed_Strong
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End of the line for our 2003
I don't think that will happen again... at least not with another ford vehicle! yes I am grateful about the 3 years I got out of her. I hope yours keeps going strong for years to come- Ed_Strong
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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End of the line for our 2003
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L She is loving this one even more now :)- Ed_Strong
- Post #12
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Total engine replacement cost?
Before you proceed with the new engine idea, just make sure your tranny is up to par as well. One of the reasons I let mine go after the engine blew, was that earlier I found metal shavings (some were big) on the tranny pan while doing a tranny fluid flush! on top of that add the: Radiator...- Ed_Strong
- Post #31
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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End of the line for our 2003
Thanks guys... I still miss the old girl! But sadly I am done with Ford Great vehicle but very poor engineering- Ed_Strong
- Post #9
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Poor poor Expedition
Looks more like the Storm Chasers from Mars Edition! or a really bad taste fire rescue wannabe... surely this beholder has no eyes to see!- Ed_Strong
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion
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03 navigator loud knocking noise from rear of engine at low rpms.
Any updates yet? I'm anxiously awaiting for news on the outcome.- Ed_Strong
- Post #12
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Air Conditioner Problem Fixed FINALLY
In the absence of a of a shop fan, you can always use your regular garden hose! Just make sure you're spraying cold water directly at the condenser coils. Works the same as stamp11127 mentioned above!- Ed_Strong
- Post #13
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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03 navigator loud knocking noise from rear of engine at low rpms.
So sorry to hear that buddy... To me sounds like solid metal. It could be the flex plate or also the flywheel. I really hope it an easy fix!- Ed_Strong
- Post #6
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Rattle
I would start by jacking up the truck and supporting it with jackstands. Then crawling underneath the truck with a rubber mallet and start tapping on the exhaust system from the front cats towards the rear of the vehicle and see if you can replicate the rattle. Then do the same process with the...- Ed_Strong
- Post #5
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Backfire and then all good
I would start by checking for vacuum leaks especially around the EVAP system. Then check that the intake throttle body and EGR are functioning properly before throwing parts at it! It seems that you may have EGR orifices plugged and in need of cleaning. There's a few videos posted on YouTube...- Ed_Strong
- Post #7
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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End of the line for our 2003
Thanks but not sure I want to go back to Ford at this time. I'm not sure I can afford a newer one, plus I have not had good experiences with their new engine designs and experiments thru the years of owning their products. And by the looks of it, they're still making them and passing those...- Ed_Strong
- Post #5
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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End of the line for our 2003
She did earn it! My wife loved driving her around. If she was in better condition I would have tried reviving her. But the shavings found in the tranny did for me. Too much of a risk plus all the other stuff added to that equals too much investment. Sorry about your loss as well- Ed_Strong
- Post #3
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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End of the line for our 2003
We got her back in Mar 2015 with over 145K miles. It appears that the oil pump stopped working. My wife went out to run errands and while driving she noted the oil gauge went down to zero and then back up a few times. She was not far from home and though she could make back ok. By then the...- Ed_Strong
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Battery Charge light on, system is charging
I agree %100 with stamp11127: I had the exact same issue he is describing here. This re-manufactured Alternators are being restored with older components that are not compatible with this "plug and play" electrical systems in newer vehicles. In this case the older Voltage Regulator does not...- Ed_Strong
- Post #8
- Forum: Electrical
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03 navigator 5.4 32v tear down and rebuild project
That's really cool! Very impressive, thank you for doing this. I wish you had taken video of the process aswell- Ed_Strong
- Post #33
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
