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    Replacement engine for Expy not Triton with plug packs

    Thanks for all the info gentlemen. I plan to proceed with caution only after I find a shop that will make the change. I've had much trepidation so far and will continue with caution. Once again I'm extremely appreciative of all the foregoing assistance. Especially after hearing concerns of...
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    Replacement engine for Expy not Triton with plug packs

    1955moose I have both & neither of them wish to touch this animal. My son is the owner, rather his wife, & he just this AM said he didn't want to touch it ever again. Maybe I should abandon the idea also. In any case I was looking at a local shop to make either repairs or replacement. So far...
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    Replacement engine for Expy not Triton with plug packs

    I will forgo the swap, just exploring all options. Thanks for all the info... from everyone. Will continue exploring an even swap as all else is too much for an octogenarian that's just had his plumbing overhauled.
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    Replacement engine for Expy not Triton with plug packs

    New question.... Will a newer 5.4L such as the 4 valve model now installed by Ford in todays vehicles drop-in to a 2000 Expedition and not require an ECM change or an additional computer module or am I opening another can of worms?
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    Replacement engine for Expy not Triton with plug packs

    Thanks 1955moose I'll keep looking. Don't really know where to go. But I do not wish to get stung.
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    Replacement engine for Expy not Triton with plug packs

    Maybe it's just bad luck, I can't answer to that as I wasn't the driver. I am considering a remanufactured (1) from Jasper. Think that would be worth as the rest of the vehicle is in great shape.
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    Replacement engine for Expy not Triton with plug packs

    Thanks 1955moose. I'm interested so I will maintain touch. The Expedition I have is a cast-off from my son, who is very disgusted with the Triton engine as this is # 4 that has went belly-up. I looking to resurrect his through-away.
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    Replacement engine for Expy not Triton with plug packs

    I'm looking for drop-in replacement power plant for the 5.4L Triton with the ungodly plug packs. Any and all assistance will be appreciated
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