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  1. hawkman71

    Update: found thread w/answer. '11 Overheating and coolant leaking from BELOW thermostat housing!

    My 2011 Exped 5.4L is overheating. it's now my 17yo's daily driver. He lives at home. Was going to replace the thermostat but first wanted to diagnose. I started the vehicle and watched it warm up. It took quite a while before the fans came on. The gauge showed temp a little past halfway. Took...
  2. hawkman71

    Hole (covered) next to shifter? edit: fixed/got it/thanks.

    2011 Exped. Need to move it while not started. There's a little cap and hole next to the shifter on the right side of it. I removed the cap with a small screwdriver but there is nothing down there to push on to disengage the transmission. That's how I recall it working in other vehicles. Page...
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    AC Bypass pulley for 2011 Expedition?

    Have any of you ever installed an AC bypass pulley in their Gen 3 Exped, specifically, a 2011? My compressor went out for the 3rd time in 2 years. The first replacement went out while under warranty. This last time, just AFTER the warranty went out. I need to sell the vehicle but want it at...
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    Flashing check engine light upon hard acceleration. P2096 only code: "Post cat fuel trim sys too lean bank 1"

    Hi y'all. I did a search on this forum for "P2096" as well as the full message in the thread title (post catalyst system too lean bank 1) and haven't found what I need. I have a 2011 Exped with only 150k on it that has given us its fair share of problems over the years. However, when it runs...
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    New tires if planning to sell soon but maybe not? Nexen?

    Thinking it's time to replace the '11 Exped this summer. Needs new all-season tires, though. Don't want to spend the money but I need something. I don't think you necessarily get your money out of having new tires when you sell it in this condition. Probably better to have like-new tires on...
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    Dealer says rack/pinion leaking at both ends....

    I'm already getting ready to pay 1200 bucks for new AC compressor and some other work at the dealer on my 2010 LTD. He just texted me that his guy found my rack and pinion is leaking from both ends. I'm already watching youtube to see if I can do this work myself. What do you think? One...
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    AC system. When to add oil?

    I really never thought about the oil needed for an AC system until I started looking at replacing the compressor in My Expedition. However, I'm currently replacing the condenser and the dryer / accumulator in my Ford Escape and bought refrigerant but wondered if I need to add oil to the system...
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    No more "50%" coupon codes for Advance?

    I recall being able to go online to a site like 'retailmenot.com' and finding 40%-50% coupon codes for Advance Auto. I'd order my parts, pick up in store 10 minutes later. Sweet. Now, it seems most of the coupon codes are no more - not 40-50 percent anyway. They've got "speedperks" which I...
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    Stalls when AC turned on, after loud noise...

    I could hear a noise coming from my wife's expy when she arrived home today. I could tel something wasn't right and when I got to the back door, she had the window open because she wanted to tell me about it. It's hard to describe the sound but it was a chss-chss-chss... quite rapid and loud...
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    "Stained" console in my mini-Expedition (Escape). Scratched it now... :(

    In addition to my Gen 3 Exped, we have a 2010 Escape. I finally got the console out today so I could find the keycode for the entry system. Meanwhile, I saw how 'stained' the silver/gray plastic appeared. I tried a few cleaners and finally used some Dawn detergent......with some steel wool at...
  11. hawkman71

    Updated: FIXED (?) New CALIPER, rotors and pads. Still HOT!!!

    Changed out pads and rotors last week. Was surprised to find one pad (outside only) worn down to nothing. I had just put these cheap pads on 6 months ago in Canada while on a trip. (After replacing struts and stuff before the trip, I looked through the caliper and figured I'd make it. 800 miles...
  12. hawkman71

    Title edit: Seat pad that fills the depression, not just conforms to it.

    The driver seat of my 2010 Expedition has lost a lot of its support in the seat area (not the back). It's kind of a sunken hole there. The passenger side is much better. I find it terribly uncomfortable. I know if I just put a pillow there or a gel pad or whatever, it's going to take the same...
  13. hawkman71

    Adjusting wiper fluid jets

    My windshield fluid jets seem to be weak or simply aimed low. Barely any fluid lands above the wiper so it's pretty much wasted and does nothing well. I took a paper clip and inserted the end (a few moments ago) thinking that the jet would be adjustable inside its housing. However, it seems like...
  14. hawkman71

    New quick strut won't line up.

    I had to go to a quick-strut assembly for the front shock replacement of my '11 EL Ltd after a frustrating experience with replacing shock only. I'm under the gun again b/c of a pending Christmas trip and no Christmas shopping done yet for the family. I bought Monroe quick-struts from Advance...
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    New strut seized. Will not compress during install.

    Installed new struts yesterday. Used original springs. Bilstein 4600. The top bolts didn't line up. Leaving the bottom end in the bracket, I used my hands to twist the top just enough to line it up. Installed and appears fine. Same thing on the other side but this time I could not twist the...
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    When to turn rotors or replace?

    Doing the front struts and stab links today. Saw that my brake pads are quite worn on the front. A brake job will be required soon. Might as well do it now while everything is apart and I've spent two Saturdays in a row on this thing. Noticed that the rotors' surfaces are far from smooth...
  17. hawkman71

    How do I ... Fix crossed threads in hole...

    Installing new struts on my 2011 Expedition EL Limited. One of the bolts will not thread in the way it should. If I take bolt to the other side, it does thread in... I don't know how it happened but it did. It's a Saturday night. My farming friends have SAE sets but no metric. Lowe's doesn't...
  18. hawkman71

    Comparing Motorcraft and Moog Stabilizer Bar Links

    I'm looking to replace these on my '11 EL Limited. What a difference in build between these two. I've read on some threads that the Moogs are great. They are also about half the price of the FoMoCo ones. Opinions? Pic 1. Moog Pic 2. Motorcraft
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    Is remote start factory equipped but not necessarily enabled on all Gen 3 or 2011?

    I'm sorry to start another thread on remote start but I hate to hijack a thread that's related. It gets complicated for those trying to follow the OP's original question and discussion. I have a 2011 EL Ltd. No remote start indicated on the key fobs. My wife would love to have it given the...
  20. hawkman71

    Interior Lighting not working properly. I need to fix it!

    Hi everyone, I touched on this in a multi-question thread last year which was more about running boards always reverting to auto and got a few responses but the main discussion was the running boards. I need to address this issue. We are so used to it, we just deal with it... :( 2011 Expy EL...
  21. hawkman71

    Suspension Diagrams - labeled - 3rd Gen 2011 Exped?

    I'm looking for labeled diagrams of the rear (and front maybe) suspension for a 3rd Gen Expedition. The rear looks a little more complicated that my previous vehicle's - a 07 Town&Country. If I want to ask questions, I want to be sure I'm calling the part by its proper name. I haven't turned up...
  22. hawkman71

    How to... Torque Wrench

    I do not own a torque wrench and have used one a few times when I was young living at home. I'm getting ready to replace rear struts on my 3rd Gen Expedition and want to do it correctly. I have not got the torque specs yet but will be looking into beg, borrow, or buy a torque wrench. What do...
  23. hawkman71

    Where to buy - dahs/vent/louver for HVAC - 2010 Expy

    The plastic louvers that direct air from the passenger side vent came apart and I'd like to find a replacement. Right now, air just blows straight out. Riding shotgun for once made me realize I needed to get that fixed. Not many on ebay. About $60 apiece. Looks like I have to replace the whole...
  24. hawkman71

    Rear end out of control and sometimes "shimmies" hard to the left

    My 2011 Expedition has a terrible bounce in the rear. It's almost out of control at times. In fact, one some occasions, the right kind of pothole causes the rear end to "shimmy" hard to the left. It feels like the back end is going to come around while I'm driving straight. This has happened at...
  25. hawkman71

    No map lights and running boards reset to "auto".

    Used 2011 that is currently getting a new throttle body installed. (See other thread on random stalling). We've never been able to use the individual map lights. If you are driving and you push one of the two map light buttons, you get nothing. The only way to get them on is to roll the...

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