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    Switch by radio.

    As you guessed, it is not standard, the only way to really know what it does is follow the wires on the back of the switch and see where they go!! Not much help I'm afraid!! :) Gary
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    Get Something Practical, They Said...

    Hope you like it, I got my first expy in 1997 and have had 3 since then, I think they are great cars, very comfortable and so practical (can put 2 Newfoundlands in the back, pull a 9000 lbs load, go off road, etc.). Great cars.. And welcome to the asylum..
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    rear strut replacement. Same units for EL as the standard length?

    Similar experience to ManUpOrShutUp, my 08 expedition EL had 140,000 miles and I ordered Bilstein 4600 shocks, also re-used stock springs and it took me about 3 hours to change all 4 shocks, ride is very nice, only put 10,000 miles on them so far, but no issues. Gary
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    2007 Expedition Limited 230,000 mile report

    My 08 just passed 150,000 and so far the only think to fail on it, was a coolant hose and one of the retracting steps!! Been great otherwise, Mobil1 oil and filters used all its life. Glad to hear I can expect another 80,000 miles (at least!!), when I bought it new, my wife told me we would...
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    5.4 Triton engine

    prior to 2008 there are random failures of the cam chain tensioner system (gasket blowing out causing loss of oil pressure to the tensioners), this is a random event and doesn't seem to be linked to regular or poor oil changes, its just a weakness in the design, from 2008 onwards it seems to...
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    5.4 Triton engine

    2009 and onwards!!
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    Superchips Flashpaq 1845

    Thanks Guys, don't want to hijack this thread but 5 Star called me back and explained their system, costs, etc and where really helpful. Think I might go for a unit, my expedition has 150K miles so a bit old to start tuning it, but a bit of extra get-up-and-go never hurt anyone!! :) Gary
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    trailer plug not working

    Okay well I still don't understand it! My last trailer had an internal light which worked when the ignition was turned on, but the internal light on the new trailer doesn't work. I confirmed the new trailer uses the auxiliary pin (pin 4 of 7) and assumed the previous trailer used the same pin...
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    Superchips Flashpaq 1845

    Maybe I need to try 5 star, do you send them your ECU or is it a programmer that you plug in? Gary
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    trailer plug not working

    going to try it tonight, but if there is no fuse there, a relay is probably also missing!! :)
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    Superchips Flashpaq 1845

    I had one (it could program your ECU and also doubled as an ODB2 reader, it was a well known brand, might have been superchips) and programmed my 2005 expedition with it, if you floored it for a 20 seconds with the power tune, the check engine light would come on!! I really couldn't tell any...
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    trailer plug not working

    my manual shows the fuse you point to and the pink one to the left of it, but the one you point to is listed as optional, so not sure what that means, but I will check both locations.!! Thanks for the help. Gary
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    Towing mirrors 2008 EL limited

    As you might have seen in my other post about problem with trailer plug wiring, I just bought a new 8.5 foot wide x 24 foot long enclosed trailer, the problem is that I cannot see anything behind me in the standard mirrors, I have looked on the WEB but can’t find any mirrors specifically listed...
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    trailer plug not working

    Thanks Chuck, that was what I was looking for. Looks like it’s the orange wire in your diagram, it goes to a relay and then a fuse. I was confused as the manual shows 2 fuses for the plug, one under the hood and the other fuse in the passenger footwell, I couldn’t understand why there would be 2...
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    trailer plug not working

    I have a 2008 Limited Expedition EL with the ford heavy duty tow package. I just collected a new trailer today and discovered the Auxilary 12V (pin 4) pin on the 7 pin trailer plug is not providing 12 volts. I looked in the owners manual and it shows fuse 42 (on the passenger foot well fuse...
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    Tyre pressure sensor fault

    I always thought the tpms sensors where changed when the tyres where changed!! If that is not the case then I am still running original sensors and batteries, so maybe the problem is not the rain, its the fact that it gets a lot colder when it rains and the temp drop is causing a very tired/flat...
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    I'm buying an Expedition, suggestions and knowledge please!

    I am probably stating the obvious, but you are right at the upper limit of the expy towing limits, the EL expedition has a tow capacity a bit lower than the regular Expedition, so if you dont need the extra space go for a regular expedition and get the higher towing capacity, you definately need...
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    Somebody 'plain this.....

    As stated above, you probably have the 20" upgraded wheels (they came standard on my limited), but the spare is a cheap pressed steel 18" with wrangler tyre, at least its a full size spare not those horrible skinny things!! Gary
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    Tyre pressure sensor fault

    Thanks guys, I guess anything is possible, if it was a wheel rim mounted unit that had cracked, would that not cause the tyre to slowly lose air? Guess I need to find a cheap TPMS tester and wait for the next rain and see if it is a sensor in a wheel going bad, or if it's the main central pickup...
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    Tyre pressure sensor fault

    Guys, whenever it rains, my 2008 EL Limited expedition flashes the orange tyre symbol on the dashboard and displays the message "tyre sensor fault". Its obviously water getting in somewhere, I thought there would be a sensor on every wheel, but people here explained that the pressure sensor is a...
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    Show me your Brake Controller installations

    This is my install, but it's a 2008 expedition, I have the factory fitted tow option so the wiring loom was present, but no controller was fitted. I just bolted it to the panel under the steering wheel, I also have a 2M radio to the left and a hands free parrot phone to the right!!
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    Bilstein B4600 shocks

    Well I have to say I am very pleased with the new shocks, my 08 has 147,750 miles and was still on original shocks, there where no external signs of any leaking but the ride was very bouncy (as if the shock absorbers weren't absorbing anything) so following the recommendations on this site I...
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    How Many Miles Per Tank Do You Get?

    I have a 2008 Limited EL 5.4L and with regular gas I will get just under 400 miles from a tankful, if I can find ethanol free gas, then I usually get about 440 miles from a tankful, that is driving until the low fuel warning comes on telling me I have 50 miles range left.. Gary
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    Hello from Amish Country!

    Welcome to the mad house, hope you like the Expy, I have had 3 since 1998 and loved them all but my 08 is my favorite!! Gary
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    Worn out steering wheel leather

    It wasn't as cheap, but I had a company come out and repair my steering wheel leather, they painted /dyed it and it matches perfectly (You cant see where it was repaired), cost about $100 and took about 1.5 hours. That was 4 months ago and it is still perfect.. Another alternative. Gary

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