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  1. hawkman71

    Which repair manual

    This one does. It has to cover different vehicles and none of the diagrams (for what I'm working on)!seem to match. I've had Haynes for my 83 Mustang, 81 Volvo, 86 Mazda truck, 96 caravan, '06 S-10, 07 Caravan, and now my 11 Expy and this is the first one where I've had this trouble. That...
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    Which repair manual

    Hmm. Just bought a Haynes on eBay. 15ish shipped. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Rear end out of control and sometimes "shimmies" hard to the left

    Took a quick look right after supper before the missus I had a meeting and saw a piece of rubber hanging below the strut! The bushing is shot, that's for sure. Right side, rear Right rear, but different joint. Left rear lower strut, for comparison
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    How to... Torque Wrench

    Thank you very much, everyone. Good advice, folks. I realized later today that I could rent one - and given how little I'd need it, it's the way to go. I'll keep an eye out for a good deal, though, as was suggested (USA-made Craftsman or Snap-On used, etc. mquick5 - I found a write-up on this...
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    Suspension Diagrams - labeled - 3rd Gen 2011 Exped?

    Sometimes, I forget what I've googled hard enough for and what I haven't. I had this thread bookmarked which should help me. That being said, I'd still like to find a true parts diagram...
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    Suspension Diagrams - labeled - 3rd Gen 2011 Exped?

    I'm looking for labeled diagrams of the rear (and front maybe) suspension for a 3rd Gen Expedition. The rear looks a little more complicated that my previous vehicle's - a 07 Town&Country. If I want to ask questions, I want to be sure I'm calling the part by its proper name. I haven't turned up...
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    How to... Torque Wrench

    I do not own a torque wrench and have used one a few times when I was young living at home. I'm getting ready to replace rear struts on my 3rd Gen Expedition and want to do it correctly. I have not got the torque specs yet but will be looking into beg, borrow, or buy a torque wrench. What do...
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    Rear end out of control and sometimes "shimmies" hard to the left

    I had hope to get under the Exped this weekend, but did not. Thanks for the tips. As for the dealer, there's no fight there anymore. This is on me to fix and I'm fine with that.
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    Pulling trees down

    Hmmm. "Ash borer" was coming to mind with my trees. Young. Maybe 8 years old? This year, one looked different than his brother. Then, bam. He looked dead.
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    Where to buy - dahs/vent/louver for HVAC - 2010 Expy

    The plastic louvers that direct air from the passenger side vent came apart and I'd like to find a replacement. Right now, air just blows straight out. Riding shotgun for once made me realize I needed to get that fixed. Not many on ebay. About $60 apiece. Looks like I have to replace the whole...
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    Cleaning 08 Expy Chrome Clad Wheels - Baked on Brake Dust

    I don't want to hijack and I'll delete this post if it is hijacking... but my Expy looks like I've got Chrome rims on the back and "Smoke" on the front. Is it cheap brake pads or this just what to expect on an Expy?
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    Cleaning 08 Expy Chrome Clad Wheels - Baked on Brake Dust

    ^^^Good night! Beautiful! In regards to other posters... - is rubbing alchohol an option? I saw one guy posted it but then went on about beer, etc. :) - I need something for the drill! I HATE using a hand brush.
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    Rear end out of control and sometimes "shimmies" hard to the left

    My 2011 Expedition has a terrible bounce in the rear. It's almost out of control at times. In fact, one some occasions, the right kind of pothole causes the rear end to "shimmy" hard to the left. It feels like the back end is going to come around while I'm driving straight. This has happened at...
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    2011 Random Stall while driving - Update: FIXED w canister purge valve.

    Thanks, edulun for that video. btw, months later and it's still running like a champ.
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    Expedition 2010 front camera added to factory head-unit

    Nice! It comes on when you want or only when in reverse?
  16. hawkman71

    Thoughts on replacement horn

    I miss the horn from old 81 Volvo 244. I'd put one in my Exped for nostalgia's sake. I agree with you on the "weakness" of the stock horn. Sorry I have no real help.
  17. hawkman71

    No map lights and running boards reset to "auto".

    10-4. Good idea. One reason I don't like them is I'm tall enough not to need them and really don't want to wait for them to deploy. But my wife and kids are the main riders, so I'll let them decide.
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    2011 Random Stall while driving - Update: FIXED w canister purge valve.

    So far, so good. My last update described the diagnosis and replacement of the canister purge valve. Since then, we've travelled over 1000 miles to Canada and are so far enjoying an Expedition that starts every time, doesn't falter, and seems to just run smoother. Pretty happy with this...
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    No map lights and running boards reset to "auto".

    What I mean is, no matter what I set them to, it reverts back to "Auto". I've tried "OFF" and "OUT" to no avail.
  20. hawkman71

    2011 Random Stall while driving - Update: FIXED w canister purge valve.

    The dealership I bought it from was not living up to their word. Yesterday, they finally put some effort in it and put a new throttle body on it b/c someone told them that's what it might be. They called me up. I went in. It started roughly. Stalled within a mile of the dealership. Came back and...
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    2011 Random Stall while driving - Update: FIXED w canister purge valve.

    Whoa up, Habbibie! This is the first time I've relied on a dealer/shop for anything. Normally, I do all the work myself. In this case, the dealer was responsible for it and I was under a short timeframe to get it resolved. The dealer was being an ass and pretending to not be able to do anything...
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    2011 Random Stall while driving - Update: FIXED w canister purge valve.

    UPDATE: I took the Exped to Ford to hear what they might say. They were booked 5 days out and couldn't look but he said it sounds like a throttle body. We do lots of those on that engine. I went to Dodge and they said they'd call the Ford place. They called me to say they put a new throttle...
  23. hawkman71

    No map lights and running boards reset to "auto".

    Fear may be unfounded. Feedback welcome. If there is no safety built-in, it could be dangerous for a child. Thanks for the feedback.
  24. hawkman71

    No map lights and running boards reset to "auto".

    Used 2011 that is currently getting a new throttle body installed. (See other thread on random stalling). We've never been able to use the individual map lights. If you are driving and you push one of the two map light buttons, you get nothing. The only way to get them on is to roll the...
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    2011 Random Stall while driving - Update: FIXED w canister purge valve.

    Habbibie and coolzy and some others - I missed your posts today as I was working and at the dealerships - although I could've read them while I waited to re-start my stalled Exped a few times today! :) I'll keep you all informed. I will do the fuel pump test as you describe and check all fuses.

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