Recent content by Machete
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Third Cam Phaser
Why do people keep buying these land yachts with VVT designs? There's plenty of examples of Ford engines needing repetitive cam phaser jobs. Its a well known defect, and Ford could give two ***** about it except to ward off a class action. They try to squeeze every MPG out of a teeny V6 with...- Machete
- Post #25
- Forum: 4th Gen - 2018 - 2024
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Fancy!
No cam phaser or VVT explosions here either...oh wait... my 1st gen doesn't have that shit.- Machete
- Post #27
- Forum: 4th Gen - 2018 - 2024
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2023 expeditions 10k under MSRP
Yeah well when they relist their ridiculous MSRP maybe I'll consider selling my ole 1st gen with 248,*** miles....then again I don't really want to pay for a VVT rebuild after 60k miles.- Machete
- Post #14
- Forum: 4th Gen - 2018 - 2024
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The dreaded front passenger clicking noise
Installed new Motorcraft exhaust manifold, got it for $65 at some dealership in central Florida online. Purchased stainless steel hardware, and also metal gaskets vs the standard. This I'm sure will hold much better. Sounds nice and quiet.- Machete
- Post #8
- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Not wanting it to be a head gasket
would injector(s) cause a "miss" or is it spark plug/COP issue?- Machete
- Post #28
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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The dreaded front passenger clicking noise
Exhaust leak...whew! dodged a bullet- Machete
- Post #7
- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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What to look for when buying a gen3 expy
My brother has a 2018 F150. At 80k he had to do the entire cam phaser /oil pump job. My issue is the VVT design by Ford sucks.- Machete
- Post #197
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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2018 Expedition Transmission overfilled by Dealer and resulting issues
I service my truck at a Ford performance shop. They do race mustangs, have a in-ground dyno, fiberglass fabrication shop etc. They do rebuilds every day and are very familiar with the VVT issues i.e cam phasers etc with Fords 5.4's and 3.5's. They suggested I look into a Blazer, Suburban...- Machete
- Post #17
- Forum: 4th Gen - 2018 - 2024
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2017 Expedition Frame issue
It’ll be a rebuilt title. You don’t want an extensive repair.- Machete
- Post #6
- Forum: General Discussion
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Which brakes and rotor kit?
save money for same or better than OE with Duralast Gold.- Machete
- Post #3
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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Buying new Expedition... Still paying MSRP?
The best way to buy new is 100% online. Do all your price negotiating online. Have dealerships bid for your business. Heard it here first.- Machete
- Post #13
- Forum: 4th Gen - 2018 - 2024
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