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    Power running board is shot

    As stated at the start of this thread, the motor unit is actually mounted by 3 bolts plus another bolt that tightens a wedge to lock the step mechanism to the motor unit output shaft. These 4 bolts and the electrical connector are very easy to remove. However the problem remains getting the...
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    Power deployable running board parts

    Cant you get a local welder to weld it? My hinge broke (the main aluminium bracket that bolts to the body broke from hitting a large rock when off-roading). I unbolted the entire assembly (8 bolts & 1 electrical plug) and took it to a local welder, he ground the broken edges to a bevel and then...
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    Never as easy as it should be.. Front suspension

    thanks for explaining.. :)
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    Is 15.8 MPG about right?

    I usually average 13.9 with my Gen 3 expedition, so i think you are doing very well to get 15.8!! There is not much wrong with your engine or you have a very light foot!! :) Gary
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    Never as easy as it should be.. Front suspension

    how has the wheel managed to hit the caliper? was it not mounted correctly? or have the wheel bearings started to fail and allow the wheel to move enough to hit the caliper?
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    2008 Expedition retracting running boards

    Really there isn't, there are no grease points on the step mechanism, the pins that are used as pivots in the step are stainless steel and showed no signs of wear or corrosion on mine, also you cant really grease the pins, that only leaves the actual motor and reduction gearbox. There are...
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    2008 Expedition retracting running boards

    I really like the retracting running boards and as I said, in 10 years and 140,000 miles never had an issue.. Happy that it only cost $70 to fix!! I opened up the failed motor unit and discovered that one of the permanent magnets had broken and the large chunk that broke off fell down inside and...
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    So I went to church with the A4WD on...

    As stated, I would not worry, a lot of people just leave it permanently in A4WD and never have an issue. 4x4 Hi is a different matter as that does have the transmission in full 4 wheel drive (AWD only engages 4 wheel drive when it senses slip, so most of the time AWD is actually 2WD!) and 4x4 Hi...
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    Power running board upgrade?

    I would be concerned by the amount of additional wiring that needs to be added. Having said in 10 years I have never had a problem, this weekend the drivers side packed up. I purchased a replacement motor unit form eBay ($70) and installed it, very easy to do and $70 seemed a good price to me...
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    PM on deployable running boards

    I just had to replace the motor unit on the drivers side running board, and I can say that there is really nothing that can be serviced, the shaft coming out of he motor unit could be greased, but that is it, all the other pivot points have no grease nipples and cannot be dismantled to be...
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    2008 Expedition retracting running boards

    Well I have to say, it's bloody awkward to change the electric motor, you have to completely remove the step (Only 8 bolts) and disconnect 1 electrical plug. I then had to remove the 3 bolts that secure the motor to the step mechanism and it looks like the motor and gearbox should just pull off...
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    2008 Expedition retracting running boards

    Well I found a brand new motor unit for the step on eBay for $70, so I ordered it and it should arrive next week, plan on swapping the units over, greasing all pivot points and see if that fixes the issue. If it does I will then take the old unit apart and see what has worn, but I doubt ford...
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    I think I've found the front end clunking when 4x4 engaged....?

    I could be wrong, but there are usually snap rings on the end of the inner shaft that slide into the differential gear and lock the shaft in. I would suspect yours have come out or broken, you usually need to remove the drive shaft completely from the differential housing and you will normally...
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    2008 Expedition retracting running boards

    well I guess it was going to happen, having stated my car is 10 years old and I have never had an issue with the retracting running boards, the drivers side just started misbehaving!! I did a quick search and didn't find anything on this site (not too sure what keywords to search for, door step...
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    Have the next few days off. Will I get this done????

    Well you got half of it done!! Better than nothing!! :33:
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    Power running board upgrade?

    I am surprised to hear of all the problems, I but my Expy new in 2007 with the retracting running boards, the car has spent 4 years in wet Seattle weather (parked outside) and the rest of the time in Texas (also parked outside) and I have never had any problems, they still work as well today as...
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    Front suspension repair after collision

    Cant help you much, but are you sure the wheel isn't bent, it takes a lot of energy to break the steering components, I would be very careful to check the wheel and the steering rack. I assume when the other vehicle hit this one, it probably hit the wheel and caused the steering to go to full...
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    steering wheel refurbish

    The leather was definitely spray painted along with the stitching. As stated it looks great, just wonder how durable it will be.. Flea, thanks for the suggestion, I will definitely take a look, but hoping my repair will last and I won’t need one.. Gary
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    steering wheel refurbish

    Okay peeps, here are the before and after photo's the steering wheel does look great, but it seems they used a spray paint to cover the damage so I have my doubts how long the paint will last before it rubs off, It did take the guy a good hour to do everything so the price is not too bad (still...
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    steering wheel refurbish

    the company came this morning and did the work, I will see it tonight (my wife took care of it) and will post before/after pics.. I hope it is as good as they claim it would be!! Gary
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    steering wheel refurbish

    Many thanks, I actually found 2 companies locally that specialize in repairing leather steering wheels. They come out to you and fix it in the car. Will cost $150 to repair but should look as good as new!! waiting to make an appointment with one of them!! Will post some before & after pics.. Gary
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    steering wheel refurbish

    Ladies and gentlemen, I have an 08 ford expedition with ~140K miles, it runs great and has never had any issues. the leather steering wheel is starting to look really tatty (leather has worn out, leaving holes and is discoloured). I tried searching eBay but couldn't find anything that matched...
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    Small plastic cover for the hatch?

    I know the part used to be available from Ford as I have replaced it on my expedition, but I don't have the part number any longer and no idea if Ford still offer it. Regards Gary
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    Rear reversing sensors

    Ouch!! Just saw the price!! I think if it has failed, I will be leaving it defective!! Cant justify $750 for a new box!! maybe try a breaker or scrapyard.. Gary
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    Rear reversing sensors

    Thanks, will take a look this weekend. Gary
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