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  1. Aspen03

    Random vibration at 42-48mph

    A couple months ago my 03 EB developed vibration at certain speeds. I chalked it up to a possibly out of balance tire or bent rim (haven't hit anything on quite awhile but you never know). Well here we are at just a tick over 240k and having just had new michelins mounted and balanced about...
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    New Headliner - Individual Light Stations Not Working *ONLY* When Doors Closed

    Did they just visually inspect the connectors or did someone actually test the circuit at each location? Are you using conventional bulbs or led? Are these the same bulb housings or something that was pre installed in the replacement headliner? We have a pair of 03's and have never...
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    Hancock tires

    I'm in a 2nd gen and seldom tow but I just had my defenders mounted earlier this week, that night we got 8" of snow. Might has well have been driving a tank. Not one wheel slip and no abs engagement when I took the kids sledding. Roads were not plowed at the time. I only have about 100mi on...
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    Keep it or scrap it?

    All in all 5.5k for an 06 w the current market so long as everything else is great that isn't terrible. Not a good deal by any means but not the worst thing in the world. Consider what other options are around you could buy after selling at a loss. I am slapping new Michelins on my 240k 2003...
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    Does 4x8 Plywood/Drywall Fit in the back of a 2022?

    It has been 2 years since I've driven that Armada, an extended family member owns it. I would say it's fine...comparable? I do prefer the seats in the expedition more (more space, especially in the 3rd row as we have kids, i didnt have any of them in there obviously but it was noticeably more...
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    Air suspension failure

    Our 03 Nav is due for a little air ride TLC. I have a ride height sensor that sticks and when the arm pops off it will want to sit on the ground more or less. It is a rare thing and hasn't been a priority except it's now cold and did it the ither day. Easy temp fix but it's coooold on the...
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    Does 4x8 Plywood/Drywall Fit in the back of a 2022?

    Everytime I load ours for vacation or whatever I always wish I had an EL or Max. Never once have I thought I'm glad this is a foot shorter instead. I have hauled 4x8 foam sheets in a 2008 Armada and my EB though, for some reason I feel like the Armada had an inch or two more space behid the...
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    Head unit display too bright

    Makes sense, you have very specific reasons which honestly aren't that common. Finding all of that in another is likely to be difficult if not impossible. If you want a more custom approach, darkness wise maybe get a sheet of lamination film and a can of VHT Nightshade in black and make your...
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    Head unit display too bright

    What color do you have it set on? Different colors will appear brighter to the eye than others, notably blue and green which are used in most vehicles of the Era. I have an 03 EB and my pioneer 4500NEX is set to a nearly identical green (has a color mix slider to fine tune) and the brightness...
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    Third Row Seat Fold Button Addition

    Our 03 navigator has this feature with buttons on the driver side in "front" of the 3rd row as well as the typical rear location and it has come in handy a few times. I've seen it on 1 other 03 expedition as well. Maybe a peek at how they did the wiring, finding a diagram would give you an...
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    Start battery finally gave out, what’s the preferred replacement?

    Costco, currently in both our vehicles and I've used then in 4 others over the years without a failure. The price is tough to beat and 3yr replacement warranty is solid.
  12. Aspen03

    '13 Expedition

    Super clean and nice color. Easily worth it if it comes to motor replacement. You'd pay 15k+ for one w those miles around here. I saw a 2016 EL for $36k w 60k on it earlier today...
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    04 Expedition with some mods

    Looks good, I wondering about lowering as well at one point. I think it would look good even if it sacrifices some utility. We have 2 of this platform so I wouldn't lose the ability to tow or whatnot. What did you go with for audio? Where did you find one with such low mileage?
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    Negative Offset Wheels DO Fit Without Modifications

    Looks good, reminds me of my old regal that I had 9" wide FR500s on for summer. Gave it a mean stance and hooked so hard it would snap your neck. I had to throw the old 80s mud flaps on to keep rubber off the track and road debris flying down the side of the car. Worked out well. They were...
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    2013 front component speakers

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    2013 front component speakers

    I put the Kicker KS 6x8 components in my wife's navigator. They sound great. She wasn't equipped w the THX package and didn't have the tweeter pod in the sail panel we just cut holes to mount. They came with everything necessary for install. Very clean factory look. They've been in...
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    Looking for opinions from the "court" on trade in value

    Consider the tax savings on the trade as well as the low hassle. For a dealer trade that doesn't seem unreasonable to me though I'd always try for more, all they can do is say no. You'd most certainly sell it outright for more as noted. It's what they plan to do after all and for a profit so...
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    Shallow powered subs questions

    You're only heard from blocks away if you play it as loud as possible. You can have a good quality sub and play it at reasonable levels. I've never been a fan of the "hideaway" subs like the pioneer, kicker, alpine. I've installed dozens of them in customer cars. They're ok but in...
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    What does your MPG look like with your EX when towing

    03 4x4 Eddie bauer w 3.73 HD tow - w a 4k trailer and load, 8x12 enclosed I saw minimal loss on a 150mi trip, mixed city/hwy, I averaged 13.2 vs the high 15s I usually see. I was hauling furniture and the route was very close to my daily work commute, but w 2 runs. The one time I towed a...
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    ‘99 Exp 5.4 4X4 no heat?!?!

    That's an impressive amount of wear. I'd think that if it impeded water flow so much you got no heat that the cooling system wouldn't even be able to do its job or you just got very lucky with just enough flow for essentials
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    Car seats in a 2015-2017 Expy

    Removing the center seat is the way to go from someone who has 6 people in the family and 2 still in seats. Works great and the only reasonable solution is to put them in the outboard seats for easy access. The center is fairly difficult to get to without getting up and into the vehicle...
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    CarPlay connectivity issue, replace the USB ports?

    The native union A to C cables ran behind and up to the nightstands have been in place since 2016 and both still work great. They dont get used every single day but I would imagine they have been plugged/unplugged at least 1000 times in that span, my wife is also prone to using her phone/tablet...
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    CarPlay connectivity issue, replace the USB ports?

    If you bump the cable it's likely a connection point be it at the vehicle usb or the lightning connector on the phone. In my experience it's nearly always the device unless you have issue w the cord in other areas say charging and data connection. Port wear is a fairly common thing. I always...
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    Vinegar-like smell

    Ozone works quite well, useful in other areas than a vehicle as well and they're reasonably inexpensive online. You don't need a $500 machine, pick up a basic model online for $100 or less and you're good. Instead of just temporarily drying out the evap core you're killing the nasty thats...
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    Let's play... guess the repair bill total!

    It kind of matters as now you have a mechanic whom you believe made an error doing major disassembly of your motor and hoping it's completed to spec. Not an ideal scenario in my eyes. I'd feel left out if I didn't take a swing. $8736.

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