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  1. Silver Ex

    Thinking of trading up to a 2003

    I'm thinking of trading up from my '98 XLT to a 2003 Eddie Bauer, so c'mon 2003 owners, let me know what you like/dislike about your rides, your experiences, etc. All of your input will really be appreciated. Thanks!
  2. Silver Ex

    Playin'

    Finally got to play a little in the snow. I bought my Ex in August of '05 and didn't have it during the winter of '05-'06 due to some major motor problems. But this winter is a different story. After our first real snow or the season, I just thought I'd goof around some with my truck. But...
  3. Silver Ex

    Octane Choice

    Ford recommends 87 octane in the owner's manual for my 5.4L '98 Ex XLT. What problems/concerns would there be with bumping up to 89 or even 92 octane? I know the owner's manual is explicit about using ONLY 87 octane in my wife's '01 Mustang w/3.8L V6. The owner's manual states that it will...
  4. Silver Ex

    4 Wheel Drive Speed Limits

    I know that the owners' manual for my '98 Ex states that the A4WD and 4 HI can be engaged at speeds up to 55 MPH, but how fast can you drive in A4WD and 4 HI? My rear gears are 3.73s.
  5. Silver Ex

    Silver Ex Is Back!

    Well, Silver Ex is back on the road as of Monday. 75 days and some frustation, but its up and running again! It was tough to be patient, but I've got it back and its running strong...that's the main thing! The short version of the story was the fact that the motor went back in for the final...
  6. Silver Ex

    Pulling the motor!

    Well, Silver Ex is in the shop for the motor noise I've been getting since about 2 weeks after I bought it. My mechanic's motor guy suspects main bearings, so they pulled the 5.4 today to start the teardown. Hopefully, since I have a powertrain warranty, all it will cost me in the end will be...
  7. Silver Ex

    Dash Lights

    I need to replace the lights in my dash behind the right and left side of the gauge cluster on my '98 Ex. What's the procedure to get to the bulbs to replace them?
  8. Silver Ex

    Not Horney!

    Since I bought Silver Ex in August, I've had a problem that's been more of a annoyance than anything else. The low-tone horn isn't working. The high tone sounds wimpy if I have to use it in traffic (you know, big truck...little horn...not real forceful when someone cuts you off!) or when I...
  9. Silver Ex

    Lookin' for a little sympathy...

    I've been getting some engine noise over the last couple of weeks, so Silver Ex headed into the shop (covered under extended warranty) tonight for an early morning cold-start diagnostic session tomorrow A.M. I bought my '98 XLT used on August 3rd with 79K on the ticker and there was no noise...
  10. Silver Ex

    Silver Ex

    Here's my '98 XLT 4x4 at the lot where I bought it last month...
  11. Silver Ex

    Steering Wheel Swap

    I want to know if a steering wheel from a '98 Navigator would swap directly to my '98 Ex XLT. I like the look and feel of the wood steering wheel and would really like to do the switch if it would work.
  12. Silver Ex

    Safety Recall - Very Important!

    Just saw this on our local news tonight. Ford has issued a HUGE safety recall on all '97 through '02 Expeditions for a potential problem with the speed control deactivation switch. The short version is, an engine fire can occur if the situation is not rectified. Seems the switch can become...
  13. Silver Ex

    '98 5.4 Engine "Rattle"

    Bought my '98 XLT 4x4 the 3rd of this month. Didn't notice 'til a few days ago, but I get what sounds like faint lifter noise in the morning when I first start up. It quiets down, but I'd swear it sounds like I have a very, very muffled diesel under the hood. Are these engines prone to...
  14. Silver Ex

    A couple of questions...

    Just a couple of general questions. Do all of the early Expeditions (like my '98 XLT) have only one horn? I haven't had a chance to check under the hood yet. It just sounds so wimpy with the single note. One of my buddies has an '01 F-150 Super Crew and it only has one horn, too. Man...
  15. Silver Ex

    Remote Keyless Entry

    I have a little problem with my remote keyless entry on my '98 Ex. It may seem like a coincidence, but I painted my radio antenna black because I didn't like the bare aluminum and now it seems like the range on my remotes has dropped way off. The receiver for the keyless isn't connected to the...
  16. Silver Ex

    First Visit, First Post

    This is my first visit and first post on the forum. I am picking up my new (to me) 1998 Expedition XLT tomorrow. I have a general question. My Ex has aftermarket tint on the windows. I've heard that there are certain cleaning products to stay away from because they can damage the tint...

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