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  1. Machete

    Ecoboost engine burning fluids

    It doesn’t matter how many they sell if yours experiences all the common failures. This forum is full of threads about EB problems.
  2. Machete

    Owners of 2015-2017 Models - is yours reliable?

    Sounds like we’re due for another “ Who has most mileage...” thread.
  3. Machete

    Ecoboost engine burning fluids

    I gotta say reading this thread and another recent one here on crankshaft piston knock those EB motors scare the hell outta me.
  4. Machete

    5.4 Engine loses power on acceleration.

    Isn’t this your second thread on the same subject?
  5. Machete

    Tow 5000lbs Ohio to Florida?

    Would replacing the original radiator be a wise preventative step?
  6. Machete

    Anyone have a lead on a nice 00-02?

    In Jacksonville Fl...
  7. Machete

    Anyone have a lead on a nice 00-02?

    I wouldn’t sell mine for less than $5k and it’s worth more than that to me in usage. If you find a good one scoop it fast.
  8. Machete

    2000 Expy Future Classic? $20K

    It’s not just Ford. All makes suffering shortages. The auto manufacturers are in part to blame. They all stopped buying chips due to China virus so chip makers retooled to supply computer, appliance and other industries. When auto makers came back there was an avalanche of demand for new cars...
  9. Machete

    Tow 5000lbs Ohio to Florida?

    So I need to tow a boat from Lake Erie to central Florida. My rig is 2000 EB 4x4 in excellent condition. Boat, motor, trailer +/- 5000lbs on tandem axle w surge brakes. I’m thinking of doing another tranny and coolant flush before. Tires good. Brakes good. Spare tire not so good. A/C...
  10. Machete

    What did you do to the expy today

    Best side walls I’ve seen
  11. Machete

    1998 Expedition 5.4L will not go into passing gear?

    You wrote that it’s bogging down. How do you know it’s a tranny issue? If your power curve is diving down that sounds like you have multiple problems. If it was just a passing gear absence you would still accelerate w higher rpms.
  12. Machete

    1998 Expedition 5.4L will not go into passing gear?

    Compression?
  13. Machete

    2000 Expedition Rehab or not?

    New truck payment will run you $600-$700 month. If used then $500 month plus repairs due to mileage. You’re gonna pay. Question is are you willing to be in debt especially when prices are inflated?
  14. Machete

    2000 expedition Eddie Bauer air suspension problems

    Coilover conversion is in your future.
  15. Machete

    What did you do to the expy today

    Bug-B-Gone'd the front end. Love bugs this time of year is crazy....horny little critters.
  16. Machete

    2000 Expedition Rehab or not?

    I get this, I do, but what is the alternative? Buying another used truck for say $20k? That would have about 100k miles or more on it and it for damn sure won't be as reliable as these 1st gens not to mention inexpensive to repair. What is a great running 1st gen with minimal rust on the...
  17. Machete

    2000 Expedition Rehab or not?

    I’ve got 230,xxx and running quiet as a kitten. I change oil 3000-5000 depending on color and change all fluids every 50k. Do preventative maintenance and it’ll run well past 300k miles.
  18. Machete

    First Adventure in the Sand - Story and Lessons Learned

    You know what else is in that sand? Salt. Good luck w the rust that’s coming your way if you keep that truck.
  19. Machete

    Advice needed regarding shady mechanic

    Tell him you’ll pay in cash in person. Go to the barrio and offer the homies $500 for “support”. Let them get your keys back.
  20. Machete

    Air ride to springs/shocks in 1st gen 2001 EB 4x4?

    Strutmaster only manufactured springs. They use other shocks. Reason I didn’t go w them was they wouldn’t guarantee which shocks they would send me. Wierd.
  21. Machete

    Tires needed..............Highway mostly driven

    Different compounds in materials.
  22. Machete

    5W-30 instead of 5W-20

    I change oil every 2-3 mos due to mileage. Today alone I drove 180 miles and it’s only Monday. I’ll probably drive 500 - 600 mi this week and I’m at 5100 miles on last oil change but my oil still looks clean color of iced tea. I hate doing it because of frequency but I’d never go beyond 6000...
  23. Machete

    Tires needed..............Highway mostly driven

    Anybody that runs all terrain knobby tires saying their quiet is deaf.
  24. Machete

    What did you do to the expy today

    Yup. I don’t have much but at 227,xxx I just tossed the keys to my son now that he’s graduating high school. He can’t kill it. I’m now driving a Kona AWD. Feels like a Porsche compared to the ole gal.
  25. Machete

    Air ride to springs/shocks in 1st gen 2001 EB 4x4?

    I converted to Monroe, twice. First set lasted 80k miles till the shocks started to leak. Just installed new kit 6 mos ago. I looked at alternatives but didn't find anyone selling the entire kit.

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