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    How many owners out there with no major issues?

    I have a 2000 EB 4WD 5.4 with 346,000 miles that I've had since new. The only major failure was a cracked intake manifold at about 210,000 miles. The ABS module failed at about 200,000, but I took that off and had it rebuilt for about $120. It's been working fine ever since. Everything else...
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    Coolant leak on driver side.

    I removed the alternator with the intention of changing both L & R gaskets. The left (driver's side) was the one that was leaking. With all bolts removed there was no way I could get the right (passenger side) gasket out unless I grabbed it with some pliers. It was just too tight with the...
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    Coolant leak on driver side.

    I just noticed a large coolant leak on my wife's 2011 (213K miles) yesterday. It only leaks under pressure so I left it running and got underneath. It was a significant leak. I tried for 30 minutes to figure out where it was coming from without luck. I went in house and started googling and...
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    To all the Naysayers

    I have a 2000 EB 5.4L 4WD and a 2011 XLT Plus 4WD, both since new. The 2000 has 331K and the 2011 has 206K. I think the only non-wear item failure I've had on the 2011 is the seat heater. I expect to get as many miles out of it as I have on the 2000 if not more. I wish my 2000 looked like...
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    Cost to R&R oils

    I have the same 2000 EB 4x4 5.4L as you. Had it since it was new. I have 331K on it now. Every 30,000 I have drained the transmission (about 6.5 qts) and changed the filter. The transmission fluid is always red and looks nearly new. I have never had a problem with the transmission. I have...
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    New engine or new vehicle ?

    I agree with driving it until it dies and selling it for scrap vice putting a new engine in an '03. I have a 2000 5.4L I've had since new with 330K miles on it. I've done about 95% of the work on it. The only engine work was a new intake manifold at about 210K. They're plastic and they crack...
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    '00 Door Lock Issue

    Good advice on lubricating the locks. I will try that. I have a 2000 EB with 330K miles that I've had since new. I never carry the fob and use the key pad about a third of the time. Usually I just use the key and hit the button on the inside if I need to open more doors. Three of the four...
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    Should I change my transmission fluid?

    The manual for my '11 says change at 150K. I changed it myself at 75K and 150K. It is messy to drop the pan without a drain plug. You just have to be careful and let down one corner first. Watch the videos. There is a dipstick. It's this tiny little thing on the right side of the...
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    2014 Expedition Misfired twice

    I have an '11 XLT plus and a 2000 EB with the 5.4, both owned since new. The '11 5.4 is 3V and the '00 is 2V. I change the plugs every 100K on the '00 and have changed coils once at 300,000. The plugs have never been an issue but 300,000 was stretching the coils. It started having issues...
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    140k miles - now what?

    I have a 2000 EB 5.4 4WD with 326k miles on it. Had it since it was new. It's my everyday driver. Only major non-wear failure was a cracked intake manifold. Everything else has been wear items except the anti-lock break electrical unit that I had rebuilt for $120 over ten years ago. My wife...
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    Need Advice Please!

    I think the aftermarket radio could be a big clue. I would start by disconnecting that and see what happens. That's an easy diagnosis. Or somebody could have gooned up the installation a created a sneak circuit. The "original alternator" surprises me. I have a 2000 EB 5.4 I've had since...
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    How hard is it to get my spark plugs out?

    I did mine in my '11 at 110K. Used a swivel. Took 45 minutes. Much of the bad stuff in the 5.4s had been fixed by '11 and there's a lot more room to get at the plugs. You don't have to move much. Too bad they don't make the 5.4 anymore. They quit making it when they finally had all the...
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    loss of power no one can tell me what's wrong

    I agree with Trainmaster about diagnosing. I have done a good deal of "diagnose by replacement". Sometimes you get lucky and sometimes it's a royal waste of money. I had a similar issue on my 2000 Expy 5.4 on hills only. It was over 290K and I had the original coils. Changed plugs and coils...
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    Major fluid leak from right rear passenger side

    I'm with Andrew. I blew up the picture and I think it's a rear differential seal as well. That's not water. And I agree no towing a only a short drive until you get it fixed.
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    5.4L Intake Manifold Amazon Product

    I have a 2000 EB 4x4 with the 5.4. Had it since new. Intake manifold cracked around 210K back near the firewall. I replaced it with the OEM part. Ford had made improvements to the original manifold and rolled the part number. I now have 312K and have had zero vacuum leaks since replacing...
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