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  1. Machete

    Got some sexy stuff in the mail!

    Yeah. And we’re talking quarter mile times on Expy’s?:anitoof:
  2. Machete

    Gave the Expedition a new look

    I sure hope that ain’t salt water.
  3. Machete

    Dead at the Dealership Parking Lot

    I would say tell them to go F*&^ themselves. Go see the GM and tell him you're trading in for a Chevy and you're telling all your friends, chat boards, forums, etc. That when you get done he'll see his gross drop faster than a ho who is flashed with a $20 bill. Thats the Cuban in me.
  4. Machete

    Ticking /Tapping/Knocking 97 expedition 5.4l 2v

    You’re sure you have correct spark plugs? Piston slapping the plug...
  5. Machete

    Dead at the Dealership Parking Lot

    I know I did. But I thought I had more time. I’m on road so much it doesn’t pay to take chances. This week alone I’m over 600 miles w 200 to go.
  6. Machete

    Dead at the Dealership Parking Lot

    Twice in two weeks. 2 weeks ago my truck wouldn’t turn over in the parking lot of my hotel on my way to a sales meeting at a Ford dealer. Got to dealer. Battery plus starter. Last week just blocks away from another meeting at a Ford customer of mine my battery figure lights up on my dash...
  7. Machete

    Another day trip in the 14 Expedition

    Is this Facebook?
  8. Machete

    New to me 2011 Expo King Ranch 130k spark plugs

    I just don’t like buying cars w obvious deferred maintenance.
  9. Machete

    Good but not good enough

    The average US consumer car payment is $600/month. Now you see why I drive this ole gal.
  10. Machete

    Good but not good enough

    My buddy has a 2018 F150 w 3.5 EB and 58k miles. Drives great especially compared to my 1st gen Expy. Today he stalled out and has fuel flooding his injector on one bank. Truck is going to dealer in morning. I’ll be pulling into that dealer in my truck that has 224,xxx. I just had to replace...
  11. Machete

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

    140 miles a day... I do that on beer runs. :D This is what’s going on mid summer. https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/michelin-defender-ltx-m-s/p/11315
  12. Machete

    "Thunder" 1998 Expedition Build Thread .... fixed pics!!

    Got wood:D
  13. Machete

    2001 EB Suspension Q's

    Which replacement parts?
  14. Machete

    Fuel Injection/Emission Problem on 2017

    Well now my buddies 2018 F150 3.5 EB is dumping too much fuel into injectors. Won’t start either.
  15. Machete

    How do I add trailer towing capacity?

    Yes you could. But it has to be 4WD AND have the factory package not just the hitch which you can get without the towing package. I verified at Ford dealer yesterday.
  16. Machete

    Fuel Injection/Emission Problem on 2017

    If you want to get a reaction from that Ford dealer just blast them on the survey they send you. Watch what happens. Hehehe.
  17. Machete

    2001 EB Suspension Q's

    I installed the Monroe coil over conversion kit long time ago. Lasted 80k miles. Just installed new kit 6 months ago.
  18. Machete

    Built 5.4

    Nope. They use the 5.0 coyote for performance not a 5.4.
  19. Machete

    How do I add trailer towing capacity?

    Thanks for that thread. I don’t believe that guy knows what he has. There is no “class III towing package “ on these Explorers. There is a class III tow hitch. There’s a “trailer tow package “ that has different rear differential, oil and transmission cooler. I bet that dude is trying to tow...
  20. Machete

    MY 08 EL EDDIE BAUER SUSPENSION IS STIFF AS A BOARD - REPLACED WITH STANDARD ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO

    What was the final effect? How much difference, if any, did it make? How much better would it ride if all were replaced? Looking to understand all the contributing factors to improving smoothness on these 1st gens. I have the 4-corner Monroe coil over kit. I’m looking at getting Michelin’s...
  21. Machete

    How do I add trailer towing capacity?

    I believe in my op I mentioned that we’ve never towed w her explorer because I have a 1st gen expy. Reason I was thinking about this project was to be able to tow 3500-5000lbs as do explorers that have the trailer towing package. Thanks for the responses.
  22. Machete

    Road trip prep

    I drive 99% highway, 500-1000 miles weekly. If I drive at 65-75 mph I’ll use 1 quart between oil changes at 4000 mile intervals w 5-30 synthetic. If I drive 85mph+ for hours each day I’ll use as much as 2 quarts between 4000 mile oil changes. I think it all depends on driving style and use.
  23. Machete

    How do I add trailer towing capacity?

    This is for my wife’s 2016 EXPLORER. It’s a front wheel drive base model w normally aspirated V6 engine. As it sits it tows 1500lbs but we’ve never used it for towing since I have the old 1st gen Expy. If I add a transmission cooler and hitch is that all I need to increase towing capacity...
  24. Machete

    Road trip prep

    I’ve driven my 1st gen from Chicago to Florida and back 4-5 year. Some trips were 24 hours. Make sure you bring oil to keep it topped off and that your spare is good w all the necessary tools. Think about your alternator, battery, radiator coolant, and tires.
  25. Machete

    Finally got this beast off road. 16' Platinum

    I think you’re going to come to the realization that these are not off road nor overland trucks. That truck won’t last long driving out there, not without putting serious money and customizations at least and still it wasn’t designed for that use. I love the color.

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