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    Replaced coil pack-still getting misfire code

    Engine is running extremely rough. Definitely feel like it's down a cylinder. I've had problem with my #1 cylinder in the past but replacing the coil pack has always been the cure but not this time. When I get a code it's for cylinder 1 misfire. What else can I check?
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    OEM radiator material

    2000 Expedition. 5.4 XLT. Is the stock radiator aluminum?
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    Min. miles per tank required by mfg.

    I've heard that when vehicle manufacturers design a car/truck that there is a minimum amount of miles that all vehicles must be able to drive on a full tank of gas. This is a government set mandate. I recall this number being somewhere between 250-300 miles. Does anyone know the exact answer...
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    Common location for intake mani to crack?

    Few months back I was having an odd problem of losing coolant but not being able to find a leak. However the problem appeared to self resolve. Woohoo! Until last week when I was driving down the road and all of a sudden my check engine light and oil temp light flicked on catching my attention...
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    Why only a shock absorber?

    I have a 2000 XLT 4x4 5.4 I would like to firm up the ride as the vehicle dips too much in turns. I peaked underneath the front of the truck and noticed that there is no coil spring or strut, just a shock absorber. Just a regular shock absorber at that, no air lift. That seems fairly...
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    What a bonehead.

    So I believe I installed the wrong rotors on my 2000 XLT 4x4. The wheels have been going clickity-clack ever since I replaced the rotors and pads at all 4 wheels. Sometimes its much more clack then click. I've taken the wheels off and sprayed material on the back of the pads. I've tightened...
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    2000 4x4 Driver side rear shock replacement ??

    So I've replaced the other 3 wheel's shocks with 'minimal' difficulty. However it appears that to remove the top bolt on the driver side rear shock that you need to also remove the bolt holding the gas tank strap so you can move the strap out of the way. Is this the case or am I missing...
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    Towing boat w/o HD Tow package

    Hi, I have a 2000 Expy 5.4 with the 4r100 tranny. I'm heading down to L.A. to pick up a boat that I have purchased. Boat and trailer wont exceed 3200 lbs. The vehicle does not have the factory tow package installed so it only has the 4-wire harness. How important would you suggest it is to...
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