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  1. BigOleFordFan

    Mens Hiking/Hunting Boots, BRAND NEW, Size 13

    My son purchased these boots for me a while back as a Fathers day gift, but unfortunately they don't fit me and are way past the return date. They are BRAND NEW and have never been worn except when I tried them on. The brand name is LOOSEIN, and they are size 13 mens. Please contact me if...
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    Goodyear Wrangler Steadfast HT 275/55/20 (set of 2)

    LOCAL PICK UP ONLY, NO SHIPPING ! These tires are used but still in great condition with a good amount of useful tread life remaining. They were purchased & installed locally in Nov 2024, were used for approx. 40,000 miles (RATED FOR 70,000), and were regularly rotated and balanced every 5-6000...
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    You needs some new Rubba, bubba !

    Well, I did it...... I swapped out my old, hard-assed Goodyear Steadfast HT's for some new Michelin Defender LTX MS2's on my '011 EL Limited.... I had planned to do it in the fall anyways, but somewhere last week, I managed to pick up a large pair of lag screws, 1 in each of the rear tires...
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    Rust breaker recommendations

    Hello ALL, Now that the weather here has taken a turn for the better (FINALLY !) I am about to undertake some repairs & maintenance tasks on & under da Beast... Therefore, I am looking for recommendations on a REALLY good rust buster to loosen up those bolts/screws etc that have been exposed...
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    Article about Ford's 10 Speed Transmissions

    I saw this today while browsing around da web, and I know there has been several discussions about it already, so I thought I would share it with everyone :) Lookie here...
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    Front Suspension rebuild for 011 EL Limited

    Hello everyone, I am wondering what brand of parts to consider for a full front suspension rebuild in the spring, as in the shocks, control arms, ball joints, linkages, sway bar ect ? I am NOT wanting a lift kit or to alter the factory geometry of the vehicle at all.... I don't do any trailer...
  7. BigOleFordFan

    The Great air filter debate - my findings & observations

    Well, after reading many threads/discussions on the pros, cons, and opinions on the differences (if any) between different types/brands/tiers of air filters and whether or not they could/do have any effect on performance/mpg/horsepower etc, I decided to do my own little test and see what...
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    Good 'till the last drop ?

    The reason I ask is that I have been randomly testing the process by pouring those last few drops (or 27.859) of gas into a gas can & noting how much was left in the hose where it dips down below the level of the filler opening... I have gotten anywhere from 3oz all the way to 19.5oz per fill...
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    Odd noise from '011 EL Limited, 85K, mostly OEM parts

    Well, I'm looking for suggestions/ideas before jacking it up to look underneath, which I'm not really physically able to do, or heading off to a repair shop or stealership.... A few weeks ago, I went out to start my Expy, which had been sitting in my driveway for about 12 hrs, and as soon as I...
  10. BigOleFordFan

    What do you store in your FRONT center console ?

    Just curious about this, because after riding around with some friends the past few weeks that have various Expy's or similar vehicles, I've noticed that some of them put very little in their center consoles, while others have it stuffed/overstuffed with all kinds of misc. stuff.... (note that...
  11. BigOleFordFan

    Rim no longer needed

    Hello ALL, I have a BRAND NEW, NEVER USED Motegi Racing 17" Black Rim, model MR118, that I bought a few years ago to use as a spare for my 2012 CTS-4, which unfortunately, got totaled out last year from hail storm damage. Note that I say "Brand new-never used" because even though I had a tire...
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    Mass Airflow Sensor replacement..yes, no, maybe so ?

    Hello all, As the title says, I am looking for information on replacing/not replacing the MAF on my 011 Expy EL 5.4 w/82k on it... 1. Why did you do it ? MPG, running rough, part of scheduled maintenance or other reason ? 2. I know the how part is easy... disconnect, unscrew, pull out, then...
  13. BigOleFordFan

    Time for Brakes

    Hello everyone, Well the time is soon coming to replace the brakes on both my 011 'Expy & the wife's '17 Acadia, so I have been reading alot of opinions elsewhere on the good/bad/ugly of standard smooth rotors vs. drilled & slotted ones, with the general concensus being that drilled & slotted...
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    Source for Replacement Lug nuts- 011 EL Limited w/ 20" Factory rims

    Hello ALL, I have read all the horror stories about the factory lug nuts swelling & stripping off the cheap outer cover part that leaves only the bare fuggily nut exposed for all to see, including mother nature... Therefore, I am shopping for some high quality BLACK (satin or gloss no matter)...
  15. BigOleFordFan

    011 EL Limited Power running board motor replacement

    Well, I've read all the posts & watched the videos about cleaning & lubricating and protecting the hinge points etc, which I was already doing previously, but now my driver side board is stuck in the down position. The board itself is in really good condition given it's age, so I'm gonna just...
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    NewGuy from PA

    Hey yunz ! This be your friendly neighborhood western PA Expedition owner, droppin in to say hi, and see what ya'all know about these wonderful machines.... I've had my 2011 EL Limited for about 2 years, bought it with only 68k on it & in great shape. It was a former fleet vehicle from some...
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