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    Starts fine! Then runs rough until choke goes to idle

    That O2 sensor could be the problem! Fuel filter changed under 10K ago. Installed 4 new O2 sensors to rid myself of continuous trouble light. No change. Turns out my catalytic converters had been punched at some point, so before and after sensors must read the same causing the code. Good...
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    Front Bench Seat 2007 & 2008

    Steve Hartman Well-Known Member JoinedMar 18, 2018Posts82Reaction score17LocationLincoln, MT You should have bought it with the bench seat! Then we could've swapped my buckets, which I hate... for your bench! :) In stone and vinyl and I'd have paid you! :) LOL! Guess I forgot all about that...
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    2007 5.4 - Starts right up, BUT(!)

    My Exy w/201,000 on it starts up just fine after sitting overnight.. About 15 seconds in it runs rough for another 15 seconds, then runs fine again. Very annoying. Any Clues? TIA, from a very ol'man! :)
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    Driver window stuck motor appears to work

    I've changed two on the driver's side over 8 years.... And I'm old and feeble! LOL! It's a piece o'cake! Go for the new regular. Being on a fixed income, I had to go with E-Bay aftermarket. The first one lasted 40,000 miles, and the second, 30,000. :D
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    New to me 2013 ford expedition, think it might be on old cop car.

    Could be an SSV (Special Service Vehicle) instead of an SUV. A little more heavy duty, I believe. Also, look at your speedometer for text that says the speedometer has been verified.
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    Unknown leaks and smell

    Is the smell outside of the car or inside? I am no expert; but if inside, I would suspect a bad heater core.
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    Starts fine! Then runs rough until choke goes to idle

    A fine starting point, Jim! Thank you! And I just happen to have a trusty O2 socket! IF, I can find it! LOL! Is there a way to read the O2 sensor with a meter? :)
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    Starts fine! Then runs rough until choke goes to idle

    2007 5.4 ltr 197K miles. My car starts just fine! And it runs fine for about 10 seconds. Then, as the (choke?) slowly opens and the engine moves down towards normal idle, my car coughs and sputters like it had Covid or something. Then, once it gets to normal idle my car returns to its...
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    Do I need a new PCM?

    I had this problem with my '07 Expedition! It would start for a second and then stop! Every time the same thing. What was it? It was an air leak in the intake from when the tune-up was done. The big rubber hose that goes from the intake line to the thingie that looks like a carburator (but...
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    Vids on YouTube about the 5.4 Triton Make Me Want To Back Out of this Purchase

    "If the engine is that bad, how are they clocking 200,000+ miles?" Seems like you answered your own question to me. :D Mine '07 (Expy-SSV) has 190,000 on it and I've only had an O2 sensor error on it. My 2001 Expy (also an SSV, (my first Ford) had 270,000 on it and never had a trouble light!
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    2014 Limited 5.4 3 V Plugs question

    Why even take a chance on breakage. Squirt a little Kroil on each one and wait overnight. Oh! I have a 2007 and they came right out. :D
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    P0171 and P0174 Bank 1 & 2 lean

    73 and on a fixed income. A smoke machine sounds like a mighty expensive purchase. What can I get away with that will do the job? I haven't a clue! :O Thank you!
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    P0171 and P0174 Bank 1 & 2 lean

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    First big RV towing trip and stranded in Midland TX

    Upon disconnecting the battery, don't you have to ground the positive for ten to fifteen minutes to make sure the capacitors in the system discharge? Just askin'.... ?
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    2007 expedition el xlt crank no start

    Does it try to start? Like for about 2 seconds? If so I'd check air intake all the way to the throttle body. An air leak can ruin your whole day! Found mine where the hose (70mm) connected to the throttle body. Mechanic didn't get the hose on properly and vibration opened it right up! Good...
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