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  1. Bain64

    Power steering reservoir

    Is there a screen or mesh inside the power steering reservoir that if dirty could restrict flow? My pump groans now that the ambient temp is in the single digits, it improves once it's fully warmed up or ambient goes up. I'm wondering if it's a bit starved for fluid when it's really cold out and...
  2. Bain64

    Clockwise until it gets loose

    Well I had some fun this weekend, chasing a belt that squeals (only when the outside temp is 30 or below) I found the idler pulley just next to the power steering pump was a bit loose. I grabbed the socket wrench and found the bolt was not very tight. I tightened it up, gave it one more push...
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    Misfire count

    I'm wanting to find a misfire count on the expy, but the mode 6 TID's are limited on the 2003 as compared to later model years. Using 'OBD Car doctor App' and the Mode 6 function, I found data points labeled 'Manufacturer Specific' that I think may be misfire counts, as there are 8 component...
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    Steering wheel grinding noise

    On my way to work this morning, when turning the steering wheel there was a weird noise inside the cab. It sounded like a thin piece of metal, maybe a spring, was getting chewed up inside the steering column when i would turn the wheel either direction. The noise went away just before I arrived...
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    Houston, someone else has a problem

    This poor thing has been sitting at a local parking lot for the last couple days, luckily it's not mine. My wild guess is that the lower ball joint gave out, taking a tie rod with it on the way. What do you think? I almost want to go help the poor girl out. Notice the wheels pointing towards...
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    Never as easy as it should be.. Front suspension

    No help needed (yet), I just wanted to share. I've been getting a little clankity clank going on in the front, and I knew the driver's lower ball joint was well past it's prime so I decided to change it out. I found the upper control arm ball joint was looser than this gal I knew a lifetime ago...
  7. Bain64

    Spark Plugs

    Hey Gents. I'm debating whether I should change the plugs on my 2003 5.4 'plug spitter'. The service history is unknown, so I pulled the #1 plug nearest the oil fill spout. The truck has 210k miles, power performance seems good, and she starts without hesitation. Change the plugs? Or if it...
  8. Bain64

    Evap access from blower fan?

    If I remove the blower fan, will there be enough room to shove my arm in enough to feel/clean the face of the evaporator? My truck lived on gravel for years, I fear the evaporator looks almost like this one..
  9. Bain64

    P0175 - system too rich

    2003 5.4 2v 207k miles P0175 code started yesterday. Driveability unaffected, no stumbling or hesitation noticed. Coolant temp gauge appears to operate as expected, starting cool and warming up. PCV Valve (motorcraft) replaced 2 months ago. Long term fuel trim bank 1 -22.66% Long term fuel...
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    Part number for rear wiper linkage nut

    I'm looking for a part number on the 22mm jam nut that holds the rear wiper to the rear wiper linakge/transmission. I beleive it's an M16-1.0 nut and takes a 22mm wrench, but the only thing close I can find is a little thicker at 24mm. This is the product I have, but I'm unable to remove the...
  11. Bain64

    Wheel hub oring - reusable?

    Well, I'm about to slap the new steering knuckle on and reattach the suspension components, but I checked the FSM for torque settings and realized that it recommends I replace the hub oring if reusing the original bearing/hub assembly. The Ford dealer and local parts shops don't have it in...
  12. Bain64

    Weekend fun - front suspension work

    To say the least, the wear pattern looks a little uneven on my MIL's 2005 expedition front tires... So I've got plans for tonight and tomorrow to change out the upper control arm, lower ball joints, tie rod ends and sway bar links for good measure. The worst part is, she lives 1 mile down a...
  13. Bain64

    Replace upper control arms & lower balls, what else?

    My mother in law has asked me to replace control arms and lower ball joints on her '05 expedition. Shop quoted $1230 to do both sides. While I'm at it, I assume I should tackle tie rods and end links. What else should be done while I've got it torn down already?
  14. Bain64

    Outer tie rod - alignment?

    Good morning all. I replaced the passenger outer tie rod, and now the truck pulls slightly to the right. Can I adjust the outer rod 1 thread at a time & road test if it drives straight? Or do I just bite the bullet and take it in for an alignment? Back story.. I replaced LF outer tie rod & RF...
  15. Bain64

    Cold air blowing on passenger side

    Good morning group, I found a new issue with my new-to-me expy and I'm hoping for yet some more advice from you awesome folks. Driving on the highway yesterday and the Mrs. informed me that cold air was blowing in behind the glove compartment and feet area on the passenger side. Heat at 90F...
  16. Bain64

    Unknown disconnected line near brake & PS resevoir

    I've got an open line, that I assume used to be connected to something, but I can't figure out where it used to connect. It's in near or between the brake and power steering fluid reservoirs. It's visible when looking under the front drivers wheel well, where it T's up it is not connected to...
  17. Bain64

    Trim under drivers mirror

    What can I do to improve the appearance of the trim under the driver's window? If aerosol plasti dip is the answer, how do I mask the numpad?
  18. Bain64

    Suspension grinding noise, control arm ball joint?

    Happy Friday all. I'm glad the weekend is here and it's time to break out the wrenches. I've got a metal grinding noise in the suspension only when the steering wheel is turned pretty far (but not locked) and it's worse when coming out of the driveway at an angle. After looking, I found the...
  19. Bain64

    ABS error Code U1051

    Good afternoon forum! I just purchased an '03 Expy Eddie Bauer and I'm loving it, but I want to get the ABS issue resolved. The only code thrown is a 'U1051 - SCP indicating the brake switch signal is missing or incorrect'. I'm finding very little information on this specific code when...

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