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    Bumper

    I was able to get a Gen 10, F-150 bumper, chrome with the bumper installed fog lights. Bumper is now on, but, and this goes back to the whole aftermarket fog light issue, there is no power for the wiring harness under the hood. I tried using it a couple years back for the aftermarket fogs I...
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    Bumper

    Found an OEM bumper from a similar model year F150 (think that would be Gen 10 for the F150?). Anyway, I removed the top valance as it didn't match the color of the expd. Thing is, in all the excitement I didn't keep any of the plastic push rivets(?) or whatever they're called. Are they 10mm or...
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    Bumper

    Here's the deal, had a minor, not at fault, low-speed collision with a camry. The impact was to the right side of the bumper. It shifted the bumper to the left a couple of inches. I'm taking the bad boy to the mechanic later today to have him look underneath and see if the brackets are tweaked...
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    1st Gen foglight install/aftermarket

    I have a 97 XLT, 4wd but no fogs. In their place I have black, plastic blanks. The project came up with a headlight upgrade figured I'm already working on the front, lets take a look and see about adding in those fogs. Research showed the OEM fogs to have a weird looking bracket arrangement for...
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    What did you do to the expy today

    This was a project that started Tuesday so for the last 2 days or so, been working on lighting upgrades. Installed HID aftermarket headlights, and then tackled the job of installing fogs. Headlights were finished pretty much Tuesday but had to unscrew the two reservoirs, coolant and wiper fluid...
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    Fog Light Assembly Replacement...difficult?

    I'm rolling with a '97 XLT that didn't have the fog lights installed, just black, plastic covers. The shape is oval yet looking around, I'm seeing rectangular lights. Is this because of the bracket? I know, old topic, but I'm finally getting around to installing these lights and would like to...
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    VIN decoding & options/packages

    I was able to determine that the Willow Green 87 was in reference to the interior color. To me, the color looks more blue than green but that's just me. The whole Regular Cargo Van thing is throwing me. I've seen some 1st gen Expeditions shown as wagons, extended wagons, or MPV that to me might...
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    VIN decoding & options/packages

    Hey guys, I just ran my 97 Expy VIN though the ETIS site and this is what came up: Primary Features Build Date: 13.11.1996 Vehicle Line: C-MAX 2007-2010 Body Style: Regular Cargo Van (??) Version: Ford Series Engine: Romeo V8 4.6 SOHC EFI Transmission: 4R70W (AODE) 4-Speed Auto...
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    Almost at 200k miles

    Here's the issue, my 1997 Expedition is almost at 200,000 miles, 192,567 as of today. Is there anything I need to look for mechanical wise when I reach 200k? What's been done already: Heater core replaced All hoses replaced and fluids changed All filters replaced Rear end rebuilt and front...
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    Transmission Upgrade? Additives, etc

    Just to clarify, the truck on a whole has 188k+ but the tranny only has about 30k.
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    Transmission Upgrade? Additives, etc

    This is a multi-part question related to transmissions. From what I've read on here, there are 2 schools of thought in regard to any additives, be they for fuel, oil, transmission, etc. 1st question: I have a very minor leak on my transmission, had it checked by my mechanic and he says its...
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    Fog Light Assembly Replacement...difficult?

    Sadly, on my Expy, the lights were not installed and I have the black blanks in place of those lights. I've heard that Ford uses the same wiring harness and the connections might be there in the event that I wish to install fog lights. I do, but would like confirmation that the wiring harnesses...
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    Buzzer like sound from dash between steering column and center console

    Nothing electrical has been added at all. The vehicle is stock with exception to some minor, exterior cosmetic enhancements. The sound has not returned or been able to be duplicated. No idea what it was, what caused it or if it will even repeat at some time in the future. How does one check the...
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    Buzzer like sound from dash between steering column and center console

    Ok, this is weird. Today, there was a buzzer like sound that appeared to emanate from the dash on the right side of the steering column. Here's the situation: in a parking lot waiting for a break in traffic to enter the main road. Right turn signal on, A/C on, foot on brake, steering wheel...
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    New spare tire carrier

    Would it be at all possible to build up the hinge that would go on the body, spread the arms a little and mount the bottom hinge to the bumper without causing too much torque issues? Meaning the body and the bumper don't actually move the same although they are on the same frame. That would put...
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