Recent content by JHolden

  1. J

    How do I remove the tires?

    Sit on the ground and swing your leg around and kick the tire with your heel.
  2. J

    Engine code issues

    I unplugged my passenger side VVT solenoid, when I plugged it back in I noticed that I had the following codes: P0340 P0344 When I started the truck and reversed out the garage I did hear a noise, like the sound of a ratchet being dropped down the engine compartment and hitting concrete...
  3. J

    Massachusetts vehicle laws

    Maine has a state inspection, but its pretty lax to the point of being pointless. I like the sound of SC though!. As a former Brit who moved to the US I am enjoying the reduction in regulations. The link below is a British inspection check list, its pretty insane. www.saimot.com/MOT-test-check-list
  4. J

    Help me decide what to do

    Moose, I am fairly new to the forum, its like drinking from the firehose of knowledge for these trucks.
  5. J

    Help me decide what to do

    Thanks for the input guys, this is the discussion I was looking for. I was at a low point and questioning my decision to buy. It always takes me a few weeks to trust a new car and to figure out its rumbles and rattles. I think this relationship just got off to a rocky start.
  6. J

    Help me decide what to do

    No I obviously expect there will be maintenance there always will be. I am just wondering if this is typical. is it the good deal I thought it was?
  7. J

    Would an F250 jumpseat fit in place of front console on 3rd gen w/ column shift?

    its the original 9 seater, but from what I can tell there is little difference
  8. J

    Would an F250 jumpseat fit in place of front console on 3rd gen w/ column shift?

    I believe it would, I have a jump seat in my 07 expy
  9. J

    Help me decide what to do

    The frame had a couple rust holes in the front wheel wells. in each wheel well there is a triangular plate strengthening a weld, Apparently its fairly typical that a rust hole forms under this.
  10. J

    Help me decide what to do

    So I got myself a 2007 Expedition XLT 5.4L 3v (217k) for $2500. It was meant to me a upgrade on my 2004. However 6 weeks in I think I made a mistake. In the 2 years before it came to me its had $5300 of work done on it including: 4 Brand new Goodyear Wrangler tires New Spark Plugs and Coils...
  11. J

    Anyone successfully used these keyfobs??

    My sheet says "Less Remote Starter - FIA" does that mean I cant just get a fob
  12. J

    5.4 3v vct solenoid.

    I unplugged the passenger side on mine while error checking, I now have a check engine light and code that wont go away. P0340 and 0344 these trucks do have some issues, I have to replace the rear hubs this weekend, then I am going to sell it.
  13. J

    Hesitation/Bucking @ 45 MPH under very light acceleration

    I had exactly the same issue in my 2007 and a transmission fluid change also fixed it
  14. J

    5.4 3v vct solenoid.

    For what its worth I sold my 2004 and replaced it with a 2007, and I have had endless issues. I checked the service history and the 2007 has had $5300 worth of work in the 2 years before I owned it. I have done welding, transmission fluid change,hubs, and a ball joint. I miss my 2004
  15. J

    5.4 3v vct solenoid.

    I have a 2007 also. I heard a tick as well and was error tracing. I suspected the VVT solenoid but before I could do anything about it the serpentine belt tensioner exploded. after replacing that the tick disappeared. Just something that's worth checking.
See more

Latest posts

Staff online

Members online

Total: 1,601 (members: 25, guests: 1,576)

Forum statistics

Threads
53,532
Posts
501,764
Members
47,056
Latest member
jpwiseman

Share this page

Top