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  1. Simon Clowes

    Issue with installing LEDS

    1999 Gen 1 Expy I recently installed LED brake/indicator lights. I fitted 6 ohm resistors across them, as recommended, and replaced the indicator relay with an EP-27 as recommended on posts here and by a Ford mechanic. My issue is despite that I still have hyper-flashing at the rear, while the...
  2. Simon Clowes

    1998 Expedition Eddie Bower Edition middle row right small seat won’t fold flat.

    I have never got my small jump- seat to fold flat and was not aware it was supposed to. Thanks for the lesson
  3. Simon Clowes

    List of bulbs in 99

    Is there a list of what bulbs and how many of each for a 99 Expy?? Need to pull the dash to repair the odometer and want to replace the bulbs with LEDs at the saem time. Would prfer to have the right type and number of LEDs before pulling the dash Thnak you
  4. Simon Clowes

    98 Exp battery draining down

    Thanks for the information. I was on here to see what had been posted on what appears to be an intermittent drain. I"ll be checking the rear wiper and maybe disconnecting it's power until I get a replacement, if that is what it proves to be. This is the thirs time, since buying the car in...
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    2018 Ham Radio install and a couple of other questions

    Duneslider Until it was stolen, on my wedding day, I was using a HUV-6 into an auto-tuner then the radio. Right now I am using a 9ft stainless whip into the tuner. Eventually I'll replace the HUV-6
  6. Simon Clowes

    Full length skid plate

    None that I have found yet. Non one seems to go back as far as 99
  7. Simon Clowes

    '97 and '98 back seat (rear-facing ability)

    NOw you have me wondering if it's possible on a 99
  8. Simon Clowes

    2018 Ham Radio install and a couple of other questions

    COuldn't fnd one so I went out and took a quick one. Ignore the hair - that result of having a Husky/Sheperd Service Dog is hair EVERYWHERE..
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    2018 Ham Radio install and a couple of other questions

    While a little older than yours (99), I hope this helps. Made a metal plate and two hinges that sloped up near the dash and installed this just in front of the center consoles cup holders. I mounted the remote radios heads to this plate. The radio bodies are mounted to the floor behind the...
  10. Simon Clowes

    Full length skid plate

    Any suggestions on a full nose to tail skid plate for the 99 Expedition? Wondering if one for an F150 would fit?
  11. Simon Clowes

    Troubleshooting Help Wanted.

    Thanks everyone. Yes I suspect more than 1 issue. Will follow the leads given and see where we end up. Old carb fitted cars were much easier
  12. Simon Clowes

    Troubleshooting Help Wanted.

    1999 Expy 175000 miles on clock. 5.4l V8. Symptoms 1) Sudden need to use extra RPM to maintain speed on slopes that did not previously need it, often causing a downshift. 2) Slight drop in overall mpg - approx 2.5 mpg. 3) High pitched whistle that only seems to be there on acceleration. 4)...
  13. Simon Clowes

    Rewire fogs to come on with parking lights

    Actually even using the same bulb and a different filament there can still be a change in current drawer, which is relate to the wattage of the lit element. Some bulbs have a higher wattage rating for one than they do for the other. Here is what I would do (by the way radio/electronics tech for...
  14. Simon Clowes

    Clear wrap behind tires?

    Yes the clear film used to protect the edges from rpok chip would work, but please keep in mind that mudflaps are not just to protect your vehicle but to reduce the rocks and spray spat towards any vehicle behind you.
  15. Simon Clowes

    Looking for two designs for 99 Expy

    Does anyone have or know of designs to make your own 1) Center console with room for ham radios, cup holders and may be storage space. 2) looking at removing the 2nd and 3rd row seats and building a frame with storage space built in. The idea is to give the Service Dogs more room, yet maintain...
  16. Simon Clowes

    1999 Expy - some upgrades

    zfifty - it is u-bolted to the rails that go across the vehicle, that way I could space them to support the weight
  17. Simon Clowes

    1999 Expy - some upgrades

    Hi All, First off we have only had the Expy for a year and due to that unmentionable virus have not taken it out of town until last weekend. I have spent the time doing some "upgrades" to it. Firstly replaced the badly discoloured (inside) headlights, added a roof cargo rack (with 3 Service Dogs...
  18. Simon Clowes

    You can’t make this $*&@ up!

    Weekly in summer and daily in wnter. When I park the car I spray the glasswork with a mix or 8 parts Rain-X Washer Fluid and 2 parts Rain-X Galss cleaner (the creamy one). Shake well before applying. In the morning I quck tap with a scraper ahs the ice off the windows (ALL windows) while my...
  19. Simon Clowes

    Favorite After Market Add On

    Nilight LED Spot and flood lights. GPS (girl passenger seat)
  20. Simon Clowes

    Replacing taillight lens and not the whole assembly?

    TRy JC Whitney. When I had to replace a taillight on a Ranger, they had it for 1/3 Ford's price. When it arrived it was EXACTLY then sale one (down to Ford logo) as the dealer tried to sell me.
  21. Simon Clowes

    What Feature... do you love?

    GPS (girl passenger seat) Rear Lift window - makes loading shopping easy as the tailgate holds it in place as you load more Heated Mirrors Fold down 2nd row seat - never up as that gives more room for the needed Service Dogs ( the reason we bought the Expedition in the first place. More room for...

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