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    RESOLVED: No crank, no start, check brake system, service advancetrac, no DTCs

    Well, got myself a real head scratcher on my 2011 Limited EL 4x4. I think the post's title says it all but I'll re-state the issues below: No crank, no start, and I get a "check brake system" message with the associated dummy lights. When I push "reset" to clear the message it flashes "Service...
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    Confused about correct wheel hub assemblies

    Hi all, I’ve got a 2011 Limited EL with 4x4 and I’m planning on checking out my wheel bearings this weekend because sometimes I get weird grindy noises up front when turning and all the suspension/steering components seem tight from a cursory check (opened a door and used it as a lever to shake...
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    For Those Looking for a 3rd Gen Radio Upgrade

    ok so I've wanted to upgrade my radio for a while and finally pulled the trigger after verifying I didn't nuke the engine while performing the timing job. I was weighing lots of pros and cons for various aftermarket setups. What I found was the usual, if you want it to be an easy install with...
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    Not your average "behind the dash clicking": 2011 Limited EL 4x4

    I've had a clicking sound coming from behind the cluster panel area since I bought my rig about a year and a half ago and it hasn't gotten better or worse. It is definitely not an actuator or any macro-mechanical type sound for that matter. It's a ~4 per second gentle clicking that persists...
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    5.4L 3v Timing job: tips, tricks and lessons learned

    I know the timing job has been beaten to death on this forum but here's my notes on the job (my model: 2011 EL Limited 4x4) to help others out in the future. Some of this may seem like a no-brainer but this is geared towards settling an apprehensive novice's mind before starting the job and...
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    Oil not making it to the filter after timing job and oil pump upgrade

    Hey all, I just finished up the good ol 5.4l 3v timing job with HV melling oil pump upgrade. I went to prime it by turning the key with the crank sensor pulled and had no oil pressure. I thought it was just taking a little longer than normal and gave it a few more tries with ~10 second bursts...
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    Huge cockroach in the head/valve train

    Ok so I got a weird one. While I was compressing a valve spring to install a roller follower, a flying cockroach bounced off my head and landed in the valve train. I went to grab it and it dove deeper into the head up in the front by cylinder 5. I was out there for another 30 minutes and didn’t...
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    I'm mid timing job: can I remove both the front cover and oil pan?

    Can I take off the oil pan while the front cover is off? I feel like it would cause an issue with the RTV sealant and oil pan gaskets since there's the junction of the block, front cover and oil pan plus when torquing the bolts (for whichever you put back on first) the gasket will get pressed...
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    Update studs to 2015+ or other options for wheel spacers?

    So let me start off by congratulating myself for picking up 2 pairs of absolutely brand new spidertrax 1.75" wheel spacers for $80! :party36: Now that we got past all that fanfare, let's get to the problem. The spacers are for 2015+ expy/F-150 and I've got a 2011 expy. From my research, the hub...
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    Any Crazy Things To Look Out For On The 5.4L 3v Timing Job?

    I've decided to undertake the rite of passage associated with owning a vehicle with the 5.4L 3v Triton and take a crack at the timing job. I'm a few weeks out from having the time and parts to do it and I intend to start on October 4th when I get off of work. Since I'm just a random moron with...
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    Upper Control Arm Hitting Brake Line and IWE Vacuum Line After Leveling Kit

    Hi All, I've done some research on this but haven't seen any previous posts documenting the issue I'm having. Short Version: I put on a 2.5" RC leveling kit and when the suspension is at full extension, the upper control arms hit the metal brake lines (in the attached pic, when the upper...
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    More in depth high mileage maintenance

    Hi all, I’ve searched around to find more thorough information on high mileage maintenance beyond switching to 5w-30 and increased oil change frequency but I can’t seem to find much in one place so maybe this thread will help others out in the future as well. I’m currently rolling with ~160k...
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    What’s your 3rd gen MPG after mods?

    Hey all, I’ve been slowly making additions to a 2011 limited EL since August which I bought as an adventure vehicle that I can easily sleep in. I’ve since put on a grill guard, 34inch tires and the steel RCI skid plate package, obviously after each one the MPG has slowly dropped since I’m moving...

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