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    PATS issue (who DOESN'T have one, LOL)

    Was your anti-theft light blinking when it wouldn't start? This is the old style (1997) that actually has the light that says "THEFT" on the instrument panel and the word THEFT flashes when it won't start. I actually quit trying to start it after a few tries if the light flashes because I...
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    PATS issue (who DOESN'T have one, LOL)

    There are actually spots of rust near the fuse panel, so that's likely the problem - the GEM. The only other strange electrical thing is the door ajar light staying on and interior lights stay on for a while sometimes. I told the dealer service guy, who said it was probably the part in the...
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    PATS issue (who DOESN'T have one, LOL)

    I'm having the whole PATS issue. Have read several threads, but nothing seems to match my situation. I have a 1997 Expedition, keyless entry with keychain remote, but no driver door keypad on the truck. PATS light flashes and cuts off fuel. Starter still engaging. Happens intermittently and...
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    Changing wheel studs - difficult???

    Thanks for the suggestion. Just one question... Don't bearings last longer than 65,000 miles? Or is that a problem with first gen expeditions?
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    Changing wheel studs - difficult???

    So, I need some new wheel studs on my 1997 Expedition, front passenger wheel. Are these difficult to change? My husband has some experience repairing cars, but has never worked on something with auto hubs on the front, always manual lock. Is there anything to changing these studs? Do you...
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