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  1. rjdelp7

    Rented Max Limited

    Ford ruined the Expedition, to appeal to short soccer moms. It is now a mini van alternative. Ford wants the men, buying the ugly, high profit F-150.
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    I don't even care if you laugh, I did, afterwards

    Boring...I having important things to do.This is a help and advice forum, not a long winded story, chat room.
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    Differential question

    My Expedition has made through many Buffalo winters. I only have to use 4L, when my driveway is plowed in and full of snow over a foot deep. Most of the time the A4wd is enough. A little bit of mud and slop should not be a problem. I have Goodyear Wranglers RT/S M+S(mud and snow). I am pretty...
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    stereo head unit replacement

    I have an a Nav radio out of a 2007 Expedition. I am not sure it will work or compatible with in an 2008(I couldn't test). $25+ shipping its yours. They are $300+.
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    I don't even care if you laugh, I did, afterwards

    Too long, to bother finish reading.
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    Stranger Things

    Tell the dealer to replace the muffler. File it under factory warranty, dealer incompetence, or emission warranty(8yr/80,000).
  7. rjdelp7

    Parking brake pedal

    Maybe a broken cable? Probably where it splits into two. You live in the rust belt. Repair shops love testing these during NYS inspection( big money makers). 99.9% car owners never use them. They rust/seize and the cheap cable snaps or stretches. Mine was replaced(10yrs old), it works , but now...
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    Poor gas mileage until restart, possible causes?

    7.62mm full metal jacket?
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    Poor gas mileage until restart, possible causes?

    I thought 'Edizzle' was the 'problem child ' on this forum.
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    Poor gas mileage until restart, possible causes?

    You lose all rights, to complain about gas mileage, after buying a Expedition. The same goes for owning a Lincoln or Cadillac.
  11. rjdelp7

    The 5.4L 3-valve "mileage vs symptoms" thread!

    The 5.4l 3V issues are from poor maintenace, running low on oil and using the wrong oil(too heavy or conventional). They require syn blend. It is best to avoid buying used ones, unless some history is known. The Ford 4.6l 2v however, is considered one the best and long lasting engines. They can...
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    Where does the oil go?

    Bad Head gaskets, do not directly cause oil burning. They are not a 'known issue' on 99-02. Head gaskets sit on top of the block/bottom of heads(top of piston and valves). If there is an issue with them, it is usually a coolant one. Marvel mystery oil, will not stop any burning. It has a...
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    Cranks but no start-fuel pump not coming on

    Mine just started doing this. I noticed if I pause for 2-sec, with key 'on', then start, it starts fine. I am guessing, I may have a leaking injector(causing a drop in fuel pressure, as it sits), a bad check ball in the fuel pump, a key going bad, something in the ignition or relay, not...
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    Where does the oil go?

    Switch to 5w-30 and it will cut oil burning in half. Ford only recommends 5w20 in the USA to save .3 mpg. Pull the dip stick tube out about 1/2". It will release vacuum on start up. Worn valve guides, let oil get sucked past. Watch the tailpipe on cold start up. Synthetic oil does make much...
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    Key Programming

    My local Valu home center, did 2 of my, PATS2 ebay blanks. The first time, a kid did it, no questions. The second time the lazy manager said, it wouldn't work. I explained, I had one done before. He found the slot on the machine and cut it. It took less than a minute.
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    Whats the best paint sealant?

    The bottle says 'lasts for months'. I use it after every wash, takes about 10-15min to do entire car. It's $10, read the reviews, if you don't believe me.
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    Whats the best paint sealant?

    It actually says hybrid, synthetic sealant infused with carnauba, super hydrophobic.
  18. rjdelp7

    Time for a new Motor

    I would look around for a low mileage, donor engine. Your current engine should still run and is not going to die soon. Try switching oil filters. I stopped using 'paper' filters. I was getting a slight rattle, on cold start of my 2001 4.6l DOHC Lincoln. Since I switched to Mobil 1 and Fram...
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    Whats the best paint sealant?

    Turtle wax 'Shine and seal' spray. $9.98 Walmart. I have been stopped twice, by strangers, who commented how nice my car looked. It's very easy to use.
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    Key Programming

    The programmer is very expensive and not worth buying, unless you are a locksmith. The original keys should of had a sticker on them, with a code. The dealer sometimes, puts them in the owner manual. Sadly, having only one key, will cost you $50-75 dollars. If you have both, you can do it for...
  21. rjdelp7

    2019 Expedition XLT price

    2019 Tahoe are advertised for around $40K, in my area. Big rebates on the GM's.
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    Power running boards - keep them in OUT position?

    That is wrong. Some states no longer have daylight savings. 22 other states are trying to opt out, but it's held up in Congress. My 2011 Mustang 'remembers' my radio presets, even with the battery disconnected. They do make something called an atomic clock. It works off a radio signal. It sets...
  23. rjdelp7

    eco boost swap?

    Fast and Loud swapped a Ecoboost for a 351C in a Pantara. They amazingly, trashed a running and driving 130K F150, for the engine and wiring. They paid $10K for the truck. Aaron Kaufman, claimed a crate engine and harness was actually more. No sane person, would ever spent this kind of money. I...
  24. rjdelp7

    Thoughts on OEM spare

    The alloy wheel should technically fit, under the hoist. You will however, have to leave the center cap off. The hoist goes through the hub. I recommend using a spare tire cover, to protect it. I found a used, FJ cruiser 'hard/soft' spare cover on craigslist for $20.
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    Strange tire wear issue?

    An alignment is only as good, as the guy doing it. Dealer mechanics are lazy and paid per job, not hourly. Corners are cut, like taking a test drive, after replacing a steering rack or making sure the steering wheel is perfectly centered. The shop that screwed up, should be paying for those tires.

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