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  1. Machete

    Cost of New Brake Pads and Rotors

    I’ve had PowerStops professionally installed. They were grrreat! For 25,000 miles. Then the whole damn truck shook like a motel bed. Nothing but OE since. I don’t like their fade but I do like the pedal feel. OE doesn’t bite like higher quality ceramic but they are consistent. If I still...
  2. Machete

    Expedition Vibrates like an unbalanced wheel

    I had similar vibration at 70mph felt in my seat and steering wheel. Went to dealer for Road Force balance- no change. Went to indy tire shop/ mechanic- told I had bent wheel. Tiny improvement but vibration still there. Note I drive 500-1000mi week 95% highway at 70mph-80mph. Finally...
  3. Machete

    This has to be the highest priced 2nd gen in the country.

    You check pricing on boats, campers, RV’s and pickups? Im not surprised. I’ll sell my 1st gen w almost 4x that mileage for half his price. Now that’s a deal right there!
  4. Machete

    should I trust a ford dealer to install my engine

    2014...5.4 3v?
  5. Machete

    What tires look good on the Expedition?

    Agree it’s true these are more wagons than trucks or even true SUV vs Crossover but have you thought about using winter tires in winter, summer in summer? Just today Cooper Tires announced major recall.
  6. Machete

    Rear diff covers and oil

    Well the price difference is $30 vs $96 so for $60 does it make any difference? Prolly not. And at 221,xxx after this change it will probably be the last. So I guess OE for cover and gear oil is most prudent.
  7. Machete

    Rear diff covers and oil

    Mine is looking ratty and am getting ready to change it and front transfer case oil. I’m thinking of either an OE diff cover or something like this: https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Products/555/62556/10002/-1?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0_LxyNz-7gIVmPDjBx2SiQYpEAQYCCABEgJjjvD_BwE Also, what...
  8. Machete

    Time for tires, Michelin Defender LTX vs Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT

    Fine when towing. When not they’ll seem hard and stuff on pavement.
  9. Machete

    Time for tires, Michelin Defender LTX vs Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT

    The quality of construction is what you pay for with Michelin’s. The performance is determined by the consumer in buying the right model for the right application. All season and touring on trucks and for that matter performance on euros there is no better tire made. I too have had them all...
  10. Machete

    Engine stutter during slow acceleration

    Yup. Ethanol.
  11. Machete

    What’s it worth? Price value of a 2006 Limited

    $5000.00
  12. Machete

    catch can benefit

    Two recommendations. 1. Don’t use a catch can. You’ll get your answer. 2. Prozac. Lots.
  13. Machete

    Vibrating humming rattle

    Depending on where you’re feeling the vibration from you could look into your drivetrain.
  14. Machete

    Time for tires, Michelin Defender LTX vs Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT

    I had the Coopers AT3’s on my 1st gen. I pulled them after couple years 15,000 miles. They were great in snow but after a few months got loud during summer and on highway they were rough feeling. Switched to General Grabbers HTM and like those way better but I know the Michelin’s Defender line...
  15. Machete

    Strange things are happening

    The more electric features the more reliance on software and circuits, sensors, etc. The more expensive and difficult to diy unless you have laptop, software, access to updates etc. Failures tend to cascade across systems. Often leaving the vehicle inoperable or in limp mode. Since the...
  16. Machete

    Strange things are happening

    How many miles on your ecoboost?
  17. Machete

    Strange things are happening

    So I’m not freaking crazy after all. I thought I was alone in those exact thoughts. Regarding the posts about the 2014’s. That was the last year of the 5.4 3v. Didn’t that engine have cam phaser, chain guides, etc problems?
  18. Machete

    2007 Flush and fill? Anyone done it with high miles? PLEASE READ ASAP

    Flushing gets all the fluid out because it’s under pressure pushing all the way to the torque converter. Drop and fill is fine just like your oil changes. When I change the oil on my Harley I pull the oil filter while it’s running. The oil drains with pressure from the engine. As soon as it...
  19. Machete

    Ford make aluminum wheels 1st gens?

    These are steel.
  20. Machete

    Should I change my transmission fluid?

    Ford dealer charges me $200 for power flush.
  21. Machete

    2007 Flush and fill? Anyone done it with high miles? PLEASE READ ASAP

    I had a BMW 735i the tranny lasted me 295,xxx. I did the drain and fill every 50k. My 1st gen I have power flushed every 30k-50k, I have 220,xxx and it shifts smooth as silk. Go figure.
  22. Machete

    Ford make aluminum wheels 1st gens?

    I’ve got General Grabbers all season they are about 50%. They balanced better than the dealer, and another tire Indy. Much better but I want perfect and only way is with aluminum wheels.
  23. Machete

    Ford make aluminum wheels 1st gens?

    Finally got a quality wheel balancing after 3 tries at different shops. Big improvement at 75mph. They did say these old steels get difficult to balance perfectly due to wear. They recommend aluminum wheels, easier to repair and balance. What OEM’s made of aluminum would be a direct fitment...
  24. Machete

    2004 XLT OEM Wheels (repost)

    Are those aluminum or steel? Would they fit as stock replacement for 1st gen Expy?
  25. Machete

    Aftermarket rims and tires?

    You can get much better price on those Michelin’s at tirerack.com Did Ford make aluminum rims for our trucks?

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