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    5W-20 Ford recommended oil

    315k using 5w30 full synthetic for about 6 to 7 years. As @Gary Waugh stated about EPA is correct so Ford can hit the fuel economy number. Note: My engine is as is from the factory including original cam phasers etc
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    Ugly Plugs....

    @USAF Sarge First thank you for your service (side note my son will be joining the Air Force this year) I think all is correct those plugs look original so sad when shops are not honest
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    Evap purge valve cycling every 10 seconds

    Welcome @Spinbox57 that does sound odd I just recently had an Evap error and for me luckily it was just the fuel cap. Couple of things you can try, if you have the old valve try switching it with the new part to see if you are having the same effect if not then maybe the new valve is possibly...
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    Install F150 Bilstein 5100 or 6112 products on my 2004 Expedition?

    @vincentvega just for your info I have 35/12.50.17 and did not regear and have been running this setup since 2016. Regearing would be beneficial but I never had a big issue with the stock 3.73 gears. Yes I did lose a bit of acceleration at the initial take off but very minor, and I lost about 2...
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    2004 Ford Expedition - Best Recommendations to improve night time driving

    I thought the stock bulbs to be somewhat lacking so I did a minor upgrade and switched out the main headlight bulbs to the Sylvania super white or a bright bulb or something like that and I was really surprised at how much better they were over stock so much so I also changed out the driving...
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    Steel Facelift (& Suspension Lift)

    Bumper looks good!
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    NEED HELP TO LIFT 8 INCHES OR MORE

    @Expd830 I am currently using 3.5 F & 2.5 R blockes/leveling kit to get the lift I have. The angles on the suspension are maxed so I cannot add any additional lift. Unfortunately, the after-market does not help our gen2.
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    NEED HELP TO LIFT 8 INCHES OR MORE

    @Victor Expedition The rear is definitely why I haven't proceeded with raising the truck more. The only thing I could think of is to see what rize did and if there was a way to copy or if someone was selling the old kit or in a junkyard. I am currently maxed at 3.5 F & 2.5 R. I would like to go...
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    NEED HELP TO LIFT 8 INCHES OR MORE

    @Victor Expedition Thanks for the pics gets me thinking more about my next phase.
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    Bilsteins to level front only?

    The Bilstein are a good choice, they will be a bit firmer than stock, but great shock IMO.
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    New to Expys

    Welcome, and the truck looks good one recommendation is to remove the running boards if you are going Overlanding they seem to be the first to get damaged IMO.
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    NEED HELP TO LIFT 8 INCHES OR MORE

    @Victor Expedition sounds like you did some work on your expy do you have any details posted/images on the F150 front swap? would be interesting to see.
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    Severe Duty Fan Clutch vs FoMoCo Factory

    @Rob Adams a few antidotes from my experience. As mentioned I had the pusher installed by a mechanic (happens to specialize in AC). They had fans on hand that they use. The first fan installed had straight blades and was very very loud annoyingly loud. Just so happens that the relay they put in...
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    Severe Duty Fan Clutch vs FoMoCo Factory

    I have had the same situation with the AC not cooling well when hot or sitting in place. I solved this for the most part (90% better) by having an e-pusher fan installed when I had my AC fixed some years back. I have some posts about my AC issues and the pusher fan. Side comment: While driving...
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    HVAC Struggling--03 XLT

    You didn't state the year but maybe the blend? Check out vid easy to replace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2Bh4pN27zI
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    Learning the Ropes with The 5.4 EB 2nd gen

    @Gtempo I switched to the full synthetic 5-30 some time back and do not have experience with going up to the 40wt so I cannot comment on the use or effects of that weight. I chose the 5-30 for a couple of reasons as it relates to the engine that for me (which may not be actual) was my thought...
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    P0182 code 2006 5.4L

    This vid may help (Ford Mustang but code and situation the same) agreed with @Hamfisted https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FvZOafAl9U
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    Install F150 Bilstein 5100 or 6112 products on my 2004 Expedition?

    @Vincent Vega It is was interesting that when purchasing as a kit that things like this were not thought through, but at the same time I did not want an expensive kit nor a cheap kit so I guess little things like this will just be the case. Anyways now that I have some miles on them everything...
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    Install F150 Bilstein 5100 or 6112 products on my 2004 Expedition?

    @Vincent Vega I should have thought about taking photos when I did the brake job! The brake job went 98% smooth with a couple of head-scratchers regarding the new calipers. 1st I bought the powerstop kit with the cross-drilled and slotted rotors with the Z37 SUV pads. (Note: Powerstop was not my...
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    Install F150 Bilstein 5100 or 6112 products on my 2004 Expedition?

    @Vincent Vega Back in 2016 when I lifted my truck I redid, for the most part, the entire front suspension (the essential parts) and plan on doing something similar with replacing struts, springs new upper, and replacing bushings in the lower A-arm. I already purchased new brake rotors and...
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    Install F150 Bilstein 5100 or 6112 products on my 2004 Expedition?

    @Vincent Vega Thank you for the info really helps me choose the direction I've been mulling over. I have been debating on selling the truck but still like the old girl and with the cost of new vehicles with overinflated costs I have decided to drop some money and give it a refresh.
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    Learning the Ropes with The 5.4 EB 2nd gen

    Welcome to the forum. Just a couple of recommendations sue 5w-30 oil. The 5w-20 ford recommends was for them to meet certain federal criteria. The second is regarding the cold air intake. You may want to research if it would have any benefit on a stock engine. I have played around with different...
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    Install F150 Bilstein 5100 or 6112 products on my 2004 Expedition?

    Thanks for posting this write up. I am in the process of changing out my fronts 4600 with the 5100 as you did. You stated that at the stock setting on the 5100 it lifted the truck 2.5 inches I thought that getting the 2.5 inches of lift was placing the circlip at the max lift (top ring) If at...
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    Lift options

    _sen, unfortunately, there are not many or any options other than leveling kits for our expy's (many topics on this subject in this forum) Most recommend 2 inch rear 3 inch front. I went with 2.5 rear and 3.5 front (cheap level on ebay been running for a few years now) It will max out upper...
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    Brake problem in 2004 expedition

    Hi Samantha0826 I found this that sounds like your issue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceN0a-nPUZw hope it helps.

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