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    Cam Phaser engine damage

    I haven't. I used Ford OEM parts. Cost a little more but great quality.
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    Cam Phaser engine damage

    It would be difficult for the timing chain to come off the gears but it is possible. I would think the engine noise and performance would be significant prior to that event.
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    Expedition as Long Trip Road Vehicle

    The Expedition is one of the best road trip vehicles made. If you are taking a lot of stuff, buy two things that will make a difference. First is a car top carrier bag, one you can easily unload during an overnight stay at a hotel for security reasons. The hard carriers are great, but they just...
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    2011 engine rebuild advice...

    It's amazing how many times I've heard of a misdiagnosis of 5.4L engine problems. I guess it's because you have to know what you doing with that engine, even for something as simple as changing spark plugs. But when it is running right it's an awesome engine that will go over 300,000 mile -...
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    2011 engine rebuild advice...

    Yes. Cam phasers can be a major culprit. I replaced mine. I recommend buying new phasers from Ford. I examined phasers from other manufacturers and there is definitely a quality difference. But... when I tore everything down I discovered that the lousy paper gasket used on the tensioner blew...
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    2011 engine rebuild advice...

    It could be the timing chain. It will definitely cause a knock and impact engine performance. I redid mine and it not only cured the knock but also has better performance than when it was new. It is easy to troubleshoot. Remove the valve covers and inspect the timing chain. If it is loose, then...
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    Cam Phaser engine damage

    I did my own cam phasers and can help you out. First, bad cam phasers will impact performance and mileage. It will also likely impact oil pressure if a tensioner gasket is blown. It will get progressively worse and is not great on the valves since the timing is off. It is very expensive to have...
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    How to shut OFF Traction Control completely?

    Good video on Ford traction control. Ford Raptor Traction Control Tech Demo: How Helpful is Traction Control in the Snow? - YouTube
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    Consumer reports Expedition is trash?

    That rattle is likely the timing chain. If it is, you stand the chance of blowing your engine if it jumps a tooth on your crankshaft gear, which can happen if you have a problem with your tensioning guides. I know because I just had the same problem and fixed it - was shocked at how loose the...
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    Consumer reports Expedition is trash?

    It's the old timing chain issue which has plagued Ford for well over a decade. I just had it happen on my Expedition and had to replace my entire timing system. Huge job and huge cost. The components I bought have been re-engineered to solve the problem and my Expedition now has incredible power...
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    Recommendations for rear shocks & smooth ride

    I used KYB struts on my 2008 Expedition and now it rides like new. The Monroe's were only 2-3 years old and were awful. I wanted Bilstein's but the Monroe spring does not fit the Bilstein since it is not the same as the Ford OEM spring. So I have 2 Bilstein's for the rear if you have the...
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    Recommendations for rear shocks & smooth ride

    Update: I replace the Monroe with KYB Excel G struts from AutoZone and no more bouncing. The ride is smooth like when it was new. FYI - The Monroe's were about 3 years old and were not worn out - just bad engineering on their part. KYB is a much better strut for the Expedition. KYB Strut-Plus...
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    Recommendations for rear shocks & smooth ride

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    Recommendations for rear shocks & smooth ride

    Thanks. I've been thinking about Bilstein. I understand they don't come with the lower spring collar and you have to use the one off of the OEM shocks. I don't know if the last ones that replaced the OEM have a removable collar. Did you buy the whole rear strut or did you get one with a lower...
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    Recommendations for rear shocks & smooth ride

    The ride has gotten bouncy. They aren't dampening the spring.
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    Recommendations for rear shocks & smooth ride

    The ride has gotten very bouncy. It's almost like there's very little dampening of the spring. The original shocks began leaking about 2 years ago and I replaced them with Monroe. I live in North Texas where there is a lot of clay soil and due to contraction and expansion of the clay the roads...
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    Recommendations for rear shocks & smooth ride

    Thanks for the response but I bought Monroe's two years ago and they worked great at first but are now bouncing all over the place. I'd rather not make the same mistake twice - but who knows, I may have gotten a bad set.
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    Recommendations for rear shocks & smooth ride

    Please let me know your recommendations for rear shocks that will give my Expedition a smooth ride. Thanks!
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    Recommendations for rear shocks & smooth ride

    Please let me know your recommendations for rear shocks that will give my Expedition a smooth ride. Thanks!
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    Recommendations for rear shocks & smooth ride

    Please let me know your recommendations for rear shocks that will give my Expedition a smooth ride. Thanks!
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    Oil Change Frequency

    I've enjoyed working on my own cars for 50 years, even restoring classics, and have seen a lot of changes in oil over that time. I was old school for a long time and changed my oil frequently even though I used synthetic. What I learned is that synthetic will last to 10,000 miles, easy, with...
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    Octane rating

    I've used 87 octane for years and put in a bottle of Techron Max every 10,000 miles - or oil change. Works like a charm.

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