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    Limited Slip - Friction Modifier?

    2014EL w/3.73 axle code 16 limited slip rear diff (I think). What does the friction modifier do and what happens if it is not part of a fluid change? Don't see where they charged me for that. wait ... brochure says 3.73 Non-Limited Slip for axle code 16 Reason I ask is ... had fluid replaced...
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    ROTOR IS HOT

    2003XLT. Past week or so noticed braking below 10 mph vehicle rolls funny, like a flat spot on the tire (but that's not it). Today I got out and smell something HOT. Grabbed my trusty hand held infrared heat gun and the passenger front rotor is 380 Fahrenheit. Driver side rotor is about 120...
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    Fluid on driveway

    Ran 2003 Expy for 10 minutes this morning to warm up and melt ice, found this fluid on driveway. I'm guessing its radiator fluid ... coming from rear heat unit since it's about 1 foot in front of and 1 foot inside passenger rear tire. Does coolant run to there? Dunno though, have not looked...
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    Buying Wiper Blades

    So .. discovered time to replace wiper blades on my 2014EL yesterday. (turns out all 3 are shot) I keep a supply in the garage so that means just go grab them & install. Then order new stock to have on hand for next time. Sometimes I order enough to cover multiple years. Checked AutoZone &...
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    Door Ajar

    2003 Expy. Beater Rustbucket. Ok ... the door ajar problem is back ... intermittent. Lights up and beeps when I drive. Happily the beeping stops after a few miles and doesn't always happen. I know I could buy the part and install it BUT on this Rustbucket Beater I'm trying to put as little...
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    SES P0446

    2003 5.4 , Service Engine Soon light came on & stayed on. Read a P0446 code (Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction) not sure what to do next anyone have had this, any insight how to address? quick search of the Forum shows MrHam has a post on this, will look...
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    Cost of Ownership

    I've kept track of every penny I spent on my 2003XLT purchased new. It cost me $32,000 (including sales tax) to purchase & $14,100 maintenance since then. Residual value is like maybe $1000 (not that I will ever sell) I did not include gasoline or insurance or NYS registration. Did include...
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    ok to stand on roof?

    I had to cut tree branches using a pole saw ... and I stood on the roof of my 2003XLT to reach that far up. 18 foot long home made electric pole saw using a sailboard mast. Wish I had a picture! So, is the Expy roof strong enough to handle that ... ok to do? I'm 260 pounds. Seemed to work ok...
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    Mercon ATF for power steering?

    2003XLT. I have a power steering pinion leak at boot end. This BEATER is way too rusted to try to repair so the general consensus seems to be add the Lucas Stop Leak product and monitor ps fluid level to keep between the lines. Owners Manual says use Motorcraft Mercon ATF QT-2-QDX. I'm not...
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    leak at radiator transmission connection

    2003 5.4L. I have a leak where (I think) the transmission cooling line connects to the radiator. Does anyone know if you can repair this without getting into a new radiator or having the whole mess crumble? Its a rust bucket and if I put a wrench on it ... may get worse. Any insight...
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    Expy during quarantine ?

    OK. Stay home. GotIt. My 2 Expy's just sit in the driveway. 2003 I drive every few days to Grocery, HDepot, Post Office, essential supplies (BEER, WINE). The 2014EL I never drive anywhere as I would only use that for long trips. What are you'all doing with those vehicles not being daily...
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    2007 to 2014 rear hatch for sale

    Contact user fischer5 if interested to buy. I posted for him. original post --> https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/2007-2014-rear-hatch-available.43418/#post-390919 If there is anyone looking for a Rear Hatch, Tuxedo Black everything except for the interior bottom plastic let me know. I...
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    Cruise control in icy conditions?

    Drove across Wyoming today. Moran cutover to Dubois was pretty crazy, snowmobiling at Togwatee is phenomenal ! I80 started getting pretty iced up, so I bailed out in Cheyenne. My question is:. On the interstate, if it's snowy and icy ... Should I not use cruise control? I was thinking that...
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    proper inflation?

    2014EL New tires, installed a week ago. … light truck 10 ply rated tires Cleaned up the wheels today and measured pressure. Good to verify still same after a week. Running 44 psi @ 38 degrees F. I think they "look" properly inflated … any opinions?
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    E10 shelf life ?

    My 2003XLT … sometimes gas may sit in the tank for 2 months. In that scenario I fill tank with no ethanol gas and pay $15 extra. Is it worth the trouble or should I just save $15 and fill with regular E10 gas? In other words, what is the shelf life of E10 gas in a fuel tank?
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    Hood Blanket Removal

    My 2003 XLT. The "blanket" under the hood has become a nest for chipmunks. Open the hood and nuts fall out!! The last thing I want is rodents living in my engine, they probably nibble on wire insulation and such. Question: Can I just take that "blanket" out? Would that cause any issue? I...
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    Rented Max Limited

    Travelling so I opted to try a rental with 628 miles on it. Nice vehicle but ... A couple observations. Ok maybe I'm old and lazy but this thing is way too complicated. I just want to drive it not have to study the owners manual for every little feature, which they don't have in the vehicle...
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    Parking brake pedal

    2003XLT I just stomped on my parking brake to test it. It failed badly. I heard a snap (like a cable broke) and pedal stayed down, had to be pulled up by hand. No parking brake holding car back, I think its just a pedal issue. Anybody ever have this and know what I need to do?
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    Scheduled Maintenance

    2014EL 5.4. 97K miles. Have NEVER had any maintenance other than normal wear and scheduled. New battery, front brakes, and plugs at 75K. 6K oil changes. 90% of miles are on the interstate, also use it for Forest Service type roads. I just scheduled an appointment with my (very) trusted local...
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    Water condensate dripping

    2014EL. driving interstate. Outside Temp 59. Auto climate control set to 72. Every time I stop , water condensate is dripping on ground under engine. Why is this? Is the a/c running? Don't know why that would be with 59 outside Temp? Would I get better gas mileage if I turned auto off...
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    Gasoline question

    i was getting gas at a Gulf in Nebraska today and thought this price difference was odd. Can anyone explain the $0.53 per gallon difference for 1 octane improvement? Also ... all gas is unleaded now so why call one unleaded and one regular? Pretty good prices for gas here.
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    2003 rear differential

    2003XLT 5.4L 3.73 limited slip I have to drain and replace the fluid in my rear diff. Per advice from MrTrain, I'm going to take the fill plug out before taking drain out! I've already started the PBlaster treatment since it's old (like me). Question: What lubricant do you fill with...
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    Rear fluid dripping

    I'm not even sure what the right question is, but … I've got fluid on the driveway, small amounts. Rear of 2003 XLT 4x4. Looked underneath and see this picture, not even sure what part that is … rear differential? Anyway looks like a gasket is broken out of bottom and dark fluid so this is...
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    Google Maps vs Garmin

    Driving around the US & Canada a lot throughout the year. I almost always have Google Maps running but I'm considering a dedicated Garmin GPS unit (DriveSmart 61) so I can have maps in Canada (my Tracfone does not work in Canada) and not require a cell phone connection to have a map (remote...
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    Vacation - Battery disconnect ?

    I'm travelling a lot this winter, month at a time. Don't want my 2003XLT battery to run down and freeze. Battery Tender at AutoZone is $44, fughetaboutthat. Is it OK to just disconnect the battery? If I do that ... is it preferable to remove positive, negative, or both battery cables...

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