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    New engine install 2011 Expedition

    Got the truck running and I love it! It is a huge upgrade from my Heritage F150 XL. :) This is the first time I have installed a Re-manufactured engine in my personal vehicle, and I am wondering what all your thoughts are on the break in procedure. The reman says to use conventional oil and...
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    New engine install 2011 Expedition

    Thanks for all the tips so far. I removed the passenger exhaust manifold and it was cracked. I was hopeful that Ford would have fixed the manifold cracking issues, but it guess not? They do seem like they are a better design from the old modular manifolds. It survived the engine removal, but...
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    New engine install 2011 Expedition

    Yeah I had to remove the driver side manifold to get the engine mount bolts out and it was a chore. Thanks!
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    New engine install 2011 Expedition

    Hello! New member here, and looking for any helpful tips regarding engine replacement on my 2011 Expedition. I picked it up not running, and with the engine partially disassembled (valve covers, timing cover, engine harness disconnected) with about 187000 miles on the odo. I have not driven it...
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