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  1. FordandPolaris

    Locked seat belt

    You cannot pull it any farther? Even a little bit would release it I would think. Otherwise if your truck is a 97-02 you should be able to remove the headrest by using a little release button near the base of the headrest. If it is newer, not really sure if they still work that way or are...
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    rack and pinion issue

    I was talking to a ford tech a few weeks ago while trying to diagnose an odd catching feeling in my parent's 04. He told me it was very rare for a steering rack to actually fail. In our case it was the u-joints connecting the steering wheel to the rack that had become stiff. I would also...
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    please help brake issues

    Very good. Loss of vacuum was a nice catch. Glad you found it.
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    Hello Again

    I've been away for some time. Finishing out the last requirements of my Bachelor's degree had me very distracted... The expedition is at 244k now and knocks like all hell from the top end but still seems to run fine. I think the timing chains are making noise though :( I am in the hunt for...
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    please help brake issues

    Try putting the truck on ramps and bleeding that way. Air is in the lines somewhere. I had the brake line leading from the frame to the front caliper blow out on my truck. The flexible tube is basically two pieces and those blew apart. If you don't see a massive amount of fluid though, then...
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    Steering Rack

    Has anyone had to replace the steering rack in their 2nd gen? My mom has been complaining of stiff steering in her 2004, and when I finally got around to test driving it, it was like the steering was missing a tooth. It would get hard, then easy, hard, then easy as i turned left and right...
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    My truck is screaming

    It's the tensioner or idler pulley! I literally just had my truck start this over the weekend. Fixed it today. Here is a video, very easy fix. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=32bD08VSh_I
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    Timing Chain loose? Need help...

    Look for a COP out of place. Usually the plug forces the COP up and out, at least from what I have seen.
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    Death wobble?!?!

    That's not good. Is it on the sidewall? If so that sucker is gonna blow soon
  10. FordandPolaris

    How comfortable is your Expedition?

    The window regulator busts loose and rattles. That's my problem anyways. Give mine a 6/10 for physical comfort. Stiff tires don't take any small road imperfections well. It rides like a truck though which is fine by me. 10/10 for confidence and reliability. Truck has seen 3 feet of snow in 3...
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    Interesting idling when weather is >65 degrees/interchangeable ECU's?

    I got a chance to watch the video now. That is definitely interesting. Have you checked the idle air control valve? Your engine is idling high, even when not missing
  12. FordandPolaris

    Clearing an ABS light.

    It's possible the fluid level has nothing to do with the ABS light. When the light is on, the system automatically has disabled itself for one reason or another. Usually the red brake light signals very low fluid. I would have the ABS codes pulled
  13. FordandPolaris

    Stacked lift spacers?

    If you can find a machine shop and can show them what you are looking for, they could cut you any height you want. Might be a little more than just buying the spacers, but still would be fairly cheap. And as long as they aren't installing them, they should have no issue making them as far as...
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    Interesting idling when weather is >65 degrees/interchangeable ECU's?

    Colder weather will bring out ignition issues. I can't watch the video yet but the computer in my truck has seen -20 temps and keeps the idle ok, spark plugs and COP's on the other hand didn't take the weather well. Im not saying the programmer guy is necessarily wrong, but if your motor is not...
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    6.2 L in an Expy

    Is the 6.2 a "big block"? Its my understanding that is a big motor, so I think it would be really tough given the current amount of space available with the 5.4 small block. But people can do some crazy things with some fabrication skills.
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    no dash light

    I couldn't help myself, the usual recommendation from Ford is to just bring it to a stealership anyways, so I have no qualms over clarifying haha.
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    no dash light

    I don't think it's an Escape, unless we added vehicle models since last I posted. I am currently in class but I feel like I have seen a fuse solely for the variable lighting in the dash. As Roxy said, check the fuse map and change the fuse, even if it looks ok. One question, does the radio...
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    Second COP in 6 Months?

    Did you change the spark plug along with the COP?
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    probably wishful thinking

    They sell a plug-in that color codes to the correct wires. Maybe I am missing the point of the question but it was really easy to install for me. My deck plays using a USB cable on my phone and works with all of the speakers in the truck. Just look up ford aftermarket radio kit and your model...
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    Death wobble?!?!

    Yeah if it was fine before then it's just out of alignment now. Very specific tools and measurements are needed to align correctly. Also you should only need to align the front tires since the rear axle is solid, and it cost me about 70 bucks last time I had it done.
  21. FordandPolaris

    Bad cat?

    Does your exhaust smell like eggs? Often failed cats don't scrub out the sulfur like they are supposed to causing stinky exhaust. Also are you down on power?
  22. FordandPolaris

    Specs on this please

    Go to my page and find the thread I started about plasti-dipping. It's really old but I remember he commented in that thread. I'm on my phone so I'm limited with what I can do and don't remember his name off hand.
  23. FordandPolaris

    Coil spring decisions

    Stiffer spring rate means harsher ride, but it should hold the front end higher. Also Darin, I'm sure you remember the bilstein adjustable lift shock debate from a few weeks ago, could look into those. I can post the thread when I get home if that would be helpful
  24. FordandPolaris

    2006 2nd Gen Lift

    I can't imagine the spacers put anymore stress on the struts than having the struts themselves lift the truck, even if they are designed for it. No lift is ever going to provide a cushy stock ride, especially with the big thick tires.
  25. FordandPolaris

    PATS, PCM, GEM issues need advice

    Ford dealer won't be able to help tune it. Find a shop like 5star tuning or some kind of race shop near you and see if they can write a custom tune for it. That way they can put in exactly what you want for the anti theft and man trans.

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