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    Remove power running boards and replace with nerf bar?

    Since my drivers side running board no longer works I am thinking about attempting to replace them with something similar to this. Lund Short Step Rock Rails - Free Shipping on Lund Hoop Step Rock Rail Steps I like the look of them and think they will tuck up under the door similar to...
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    Help me diagnose a coolant leak?

    So yesterday I discovered a coolant leak on my 2008 Expedition. I do not 'think' that it is a blow head gasket as I do not have any symptoms (loss of power, not starting, milky oil). All the coolant seems to be located on the passenger side and pooling in the spark plug wells. Any ideas on...
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    Light bar ideas?

    I'm looking to increase the light output on the front of my vehicle and was wondering if anyone has installed one of those LED light bars either in the front bumper/grill or on the luggage rack area? I think I saw a picture here once of a light bar installed in the front bumper but cannot...
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    How many miles are on your 3rd gen?

    Since the beast is now paid off I'm taking it as a personal challenge to see how many miles I can get out of it before I have a major mechanical issue. I've currently got 135,000 miles on the original drive-train. The most miles I've ever put on a vehicle was 210,000 on my 1995 Explorer (loved...
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    Anyone have a front receiver hitch?

    We are moving into a new house that has a 450 foot gravel driveway and after a lot of research I've come to the conclusion that a light receiver mount plow is the best option. So, I'm in the market for a front receiver hitch but I don't want to lose my tow hooks or have the hitch stick out...
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    Another round of diagnose that noise?

    New noise. Comes from the front end I believe, definitely engine. Only happens at highway speeds when accelerating at high RPM's. Its a squeal, I'm thinking either idler pulley or belt tensioner. So far the alternator is working fine, but should I look into water pump pulley? Anything else I...
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    Strange screech

    Alright now that Michigan is finally thawing I've got some new noises in the Expedition. What I thought was just worn pads has turned out to be not the case so Ill come here to see if you guys can diagnose me before I take it in. Here are the symptoms: Horrible screech while in reverse...
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    I really love my Ex in the snow!

    Its by far the best vehicle I have ever had in the snow (and that is including a 2005 F-150 I had). Knock on wood, I have yet to be stuck in anything... including trying to get it stuck in an unplowed parking lot last year. Also I have to say after changing the front and rear differential as...
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    Weathertech Floorliner Passenger Side ?

    I recently purchased the front set of Weathertech floorliners. The drivers side fits great but the passenger side doesn't fit well at all. Has anyone ran into this problem, or should I send it back?
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    Thinking about getting a camper

    Hello everyone. I have a few questions for you guys; I have posted other places about this but figured this would be the best place to post about Expedition specific questions. My wife and I are looking into getting an R-Pod travel trailer next year to make our camping outings a little less...
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    Who says you can't two-track with an Expedition

    Well at least that is what my cousin said. I did have to turn around once because the trail got smaller than a 4wheeler. I did have some pretty good scratches to buff out when I got home though.
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    Returned for a 2,700 mile road trip

    Finally have had the opportunity to sit down and get the Expedition all cleaned out after a spring break road trip with my wife, mother in law, brother in law and 1 year old son from Michigan to Florida to visit family. First observation about the trip was I was amazed at how many late model...
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    The 2008 spark plugs strike again

    Just got the call from service, 8 out of 8 broke. $1,800 out the door for: Plugs Wires Coolant Flush Mass Airflow Cleaning Injector Cleaning Power Steering Fluid Flush Tire Rotation Oil Change Rear Axle Pinion Seal Replacement Rear Axle Fluid Flush All the wife said was "it...
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    Yellow fog light bulb replacement?

    What are your thoughts on replacing the bulbs in your fog lights with yellow ones? I seem to remember a few special Explorer models coming with yellow fogs and have read online that they provide better visibility in actual fog than the standard white bulbs. Has anyone done this, pros/cons?
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    Skid Plates

    What year F-150 skid plates will fit on a 2008 Expedition? If I do recall the fuel tank already has one but nothing up front. I'm assuming that an '04-'09 F-150 skid plate will fit? Thanks!
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    4x4 question. Expedition v Grand Cherokee

    This might seem like an odd question to ask here but I figured I will anyways. So the wife just got a new '14 Grand Cherokee Limited with the Quadra-Trac II 4WD system. I have the opportunity to take it out in some snow last night and was very disappointed in it. Let me start by giving the...
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    Retrofit a power inverter?

    Has anyone retrofitted a power inverter into their Expedition? I'm looking at two possible places to wire one. Either in the rear cargo area where the current cigarette lighter is or possibly in the center console in the rear where there is the cut out for where the rear seat radio goes (since I...
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    Power Fold Mirror issue

    I washed the beast yesterday in 5* temps (had to get all the salt off). Anyways I have to use power fold mirrors to get it into the garage and be able to actually get out of it. Anyways long story short I went to deploy the mirrors this morning on my way to work after exciting the garage and the...
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    Chrome Tow Hooks

    I'm looking into getting some F-150 chrome tow hooks for my Expedition and was wondering what years would work. When looking at the Ford parts catalog that any late model F-150 should work just fine. Also did any F-150's actually come with a hook instead of a solid loop? Thanks.
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    I got new tires for the beast!

    About to take our annual hunting trip to SoDak and I decided that the tires on the Expedition were not going to make it. After a lot of online review reading and talking with various F-150 owners I finally decided on a set of Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmors. Long story short, national backorder...
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    Door panel removal?

    Does anyone have a diagram on how to remove the drivers side door panel? I want to clean the window regulator and what not to make sure its going up and down the best it can because this morning it wouldn't go up without assistance. Thank you! *edit* actually I figured that out, what should I...
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    Tires - Mastercraft?

    I am in the market for new tires and the guy at the shop is trying to talk me into some Mastercraft Courser AXT. I have no experience with this brand, and have also not seen many reviews online. I am looking at in order of preference: Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor - $1,050 OTD BFGoodrich...
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    Bulbs for a 2008...

    I'm looking to replace my interior bulbs, courtesy lamps and license plate bulbs with LED ones. Before I order I just wanted to verify the numbers: First and second row map lights: 2825 or 168/194 Cargo area light: 578 Courtesy light: 2825 or 168/194 License plate: 168/194 By my count I...
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    Safari Bar?

    Does anyone have a safari bar on their Ex? I'm thinking about getting one with some offroad lights on it and was wondering what it would look like on my Ex, I had one on my Ranger and Explorer and really liked them. Also on a side note does anyone know if they make skit plates for the...
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    Power fold mirror

    Ok, I kind of took out my passenger side mirror this weekend on the side of the garage. The glass didn't break or anything but it does not fold anymore. It will fold until the plastic trim piece catches on the mirror. Obviously I tweaked the plastic molding on the mirror. Can these mirrors be...

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