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    2003 Expy possible Heater Core, how to make sure

    I have a 2003 Expedition on which I replaced the radiator and heater core on about 5 years ago. I also bypassed the rear heater because I had coolant in the rear seat floor boards and don't really need heat in the back with our two large 125 pound dogs. So now to the problem, I smell Glycol...
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    2003 Cranks but will not fire

    2003 Ford EB 4x4 parked at Home Depot, the truck was running fine. Came back out with my digital T-bevel and the truck would not fire, just crank and crank and crank. So far I have checked all the fuses, replaced R203, I don't know if I have fuel rail pressure or not (borrowing a fuel pressure...
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    Odd Oil Color at Oil Filler Cap

    I repeatedly keep getting a cream colored oily substance at my filler cap. When I pull the dip stick the oil is normal color, no indications of contaminant, normal level neither higher or lower. I checked and marked the radiator level and it stays consistent. Oil is Mobile One 5W-20. Could I...
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    Compass and RVM Removal

    Hello All: I need to remove my 2003 EB 4x4 rear view mirror and compass as well as anything else up there so that all I have is the mirror mounting stem puck on the windshield. After doing this, I would also like to not have any errors or flashing warning when finished. The reason for this is...
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    2003 EB Charging System Warning/Battery Icon On

    NOTE: If Mods find a better place for this feel free to move it. I went though a bunch of the Electrical Threads and mine is kind of different. Problem: Battery reads 13.9 volts at start of week. Charging System Warning then Battery Icon come on. Both go back off while driving. I have an App...
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    Drivers Door Doesn't Unlock with Remote, Keypad, Button

    I searched around but didn't find anything like this so if I missed it just direct me to it. My Drivers Side Door will only unlock with the key or by pulling the inside door handle. The keypad doesn't unlock it, the unlock button on the arm rest doesn't unlock it, and single or double tapping...
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    Anybody using one of these?

    Is anybody using one of these? https://www.inspireuplift.com/products/car-high-pressure-cleaning-tool I picked one up on a Black Friday Internet Sales for $24.95 including shipping. The thing actually does what it says. My only issue will be spare parts as there seems to be no place/way to...
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    Compressor Fittings?

    Just found out that one of the items the better half is getting me for Christmas is a retractable compressor hose and reel as she is tried of having to wait on me to coil up the 100 foot hose when she wants to leave for us to go some place! While I am at it, I want to make all my connections...
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    Disposable Mechanics Gloves

    I have two pair of Mechanics Work Gloves for doing things on the truck. Both are mainly for three purposes, protect my hands for when that wrench slips off and my hand hits something hard, to get a better grip, and keep the cold a bay long enough to get whatever I am doing done. BUT, I would not...
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    Proper Plug Gap for 2003 5.4L Triton ?

    Well my Google/DuckDuckGo Foo has failed me (plus a good Forum Search) on what the proper Spark Plug Gap is for the 2003 5.4L 2V Triton. The leader so far is 54 thousands but a couple of sites have 40 and 35 thousands listed. I called Ford and the jerks said if you buy MotorCraft plugs by proper...
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    P0172 with P0174 after changing COP/Plug for P0301

    OK, I have seen a couple threads on these Fault Codes and one with both. Nobody answered what resolved it. Question: What can cause Bank 1 to be Too Rich while at the same time Bank 2 is TooLean? To me it should be something obvious that both have in common that could possibly give completely...
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    Easy place to get 12VDC and Ground in the overhead center console strip

    Hello, I want to install a fixed power kit for a radar detector mounted right below my mirror so instead of running a cable from the fuse panel up the A pillar then along the roof/windshield line, I want to get power from the over head console where the rear AC controls and such are so I have a...
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    Recalibrate Compass error and now Check Compass Module

    Over the past couple of weeks I have been getting repeated Calibrate Compass warnings from the Driver Alert Display. This last week every time I drive over 50 miles, it starts repeatedly doing it and BUZZING every time the alert comes up (very annoying). Coming home last night, I got a Check...
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    Battery Positive Clamp

    Well my first replacement battery finally died (6 years on the factory battery, second battery 8 years) and I had to replace it. The issue is that the positive battery clamp will not adjust. The nut on the clamp post is corroded/welded and will not break free/turn. The issue with this clamp is...
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    2003 EB Smelling Antifreeze Inside Vehicle

    Last night I ran some errands while dropping the better half off to see our granddaughter and came back home, all was fine. Three hours later I returned to the truck to go pick the better half up and I smelled antifreeze in the truck. The weather has been perfect for the last three days so I...
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    Gas Odor inside Truck after fueling

    After the last three fill-ups, I have the smell of gasoline inside the Truck as well as outside back by the fuel door. This smell continues until after I burn off 2 or 3 gallons. If I fill up close to home and park the truck, the gas odor remains days later until I have used that 2 to 3 gallons...
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    Troubleshooting Check Backup Aid

    I have searched the Forum and found a couple threads on this subject but nothing as to how to go about finding out what is causing the Alert message "Check Backup Aid" or what might be wrong and need troubleshooting. After 14 years, I guess something has died or a connection has wiggled lose...
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    2003 EB Driving Lights

    Did a search and didn't really find anything, if I missed it, just point me toward it. I am wondering if anybody has replaced the 2003 EB factory Driving Lights with either LEDs or the newer non-OEM improved direct replacement units (they are not OEM and are said to be an improvement over...
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    Major Preventive Maintenance on 2003

    Greetings I am moving to Belize January 19, 2017 and have a 2003 Expedition EB 4X4 that I want totally PM'd before I move down. Last week I changed the engine oil, all filters, then replaced all the COPs and spark plugs. The truck is in the shop now having the brakes done, all other fluids...
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    Feels like a Misfire but no codes

    Over the last 200 miles, I was feeling a slight bump every once in a while. Over the last 75 miles, I am getting the classic misfire like a bad COP but only when the engine is under load like going up a very steep hill. Today I ran some short errands and it was misfiring under any load or...
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    Passenger Window Problem

    Please read the whole post then make your suggestions. Front Passenger Window will go down but not up. I have a new known good drivers side window control because the driver's window would not go down and it was the module so I replaced it and I used the old one that worked the passenger...

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