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    changing spark plugs

    When I did my plugs I replaced all the COPs. Probably not necessary but the cheap ones I bought on Ebay were only a little bit more expensive than replacement boots only. I have had zero misfires with them after 48k miles. I think proper application of dielectric grease is more important than...
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    changing spark plugs

    https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/gear-wrench-5-8-x-6-magnetic-swivel-spark-plug-socket-80546/25984192-P Go and buy this tool. I used it to do the plug change out on my '01 4.6l. I did not have to move the fuel rail at all. The job is not difficult as it is time consuming. The gearwrench...
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    Air susp compressor runs more often?

    I have been advised that I may have off set the height sensor when I reinstalled it on the replacement upper control arm. I have pulled codes C1725 and C1917 so this makes sense to me. I also checked with Firestone regarding SAS reset on this vehicle after they did the alignment. They were...
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    Air susp compressor runs more often?

    I appreciate the insight re ambient temperatures. I did have a compressor issue once in single digit temps and wound up replacing a cooked relay. That was in February a few years back. October temperatures here in southern New England have been 70-80 degrees and the original compressor on my '01...
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    Air susp compressor runs more often?

    Did not remember posting here on this 2 years ago. Apparently there was no problem with the air ride. Since then I have replaced most of the front end (2nd time around), bought new tires and had an alignment done on my '01. All done last August at 142k. Got a "check suspension" indicator on...
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    spark plug #8

    The fuel rail on my 4.6 doesn't have to move to access #8. The available space is not optimum but the plug can be maneuvered to complete the changeout. I am very happy with this tool for plug changeouts: Gear Wrench 5/8" x 6" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket 80546: Advance Auto Parts Makes...
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    Air susp compressor runs more often?

    I was thinking the same about my truck. The other day the compressor kicked on while I was sitting at a red light. Don't recall this happening before, but then again our Expy is my wife's daily driver. Hopefully it's just my imagination. Please follow up with any update and I will do same.
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    super S L O W fill ups at the pump

    Check out this TSB on Slow fill-ups: http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/s420/2009-12-23_182400_07_E250_slow_fill_TSB_07-15-01.pdf
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    super S L O W fill ups at the pump

    I feel your pain on this one. I have had the same problem with my E350 and it is intermittent. The problem is not with the gas station pump. You have a vent issue. Since I haven't experienced the refueling difficulty for some time now I haven't been actively researching it. Maybe some...
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    Bad fuel mileage

    I wouldn't do another plug change on one of these engines again without this tool: Gear Wrench 5/8" x 6" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket 80546: Advance Auto Parts I understand that a spark plug change is a bit easier on a 4.6l but still don't get what all the internet bitching over the job...
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    ABS Bleeding / Master cylinder question(s)

    Maybe the info on older integral ABS systems will help you out: Bleeding ABS Brake Systems
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    P0171, P0174 but engine runs smooth

    CRC Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner, 11 oz. 05110: Advance Auto Parts
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    Water Dripping

    So the water leaked inside the truck? If it did then the drain is probably still clogged. You need the get the accumulating water outside. Check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfXyo7a2F9A I was able to clear the line in the Edge through a drain tube cabin connection down towards the...
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    Water Dripping

    Could be the condensate drain was clogged and then cleared itself. I had a blockage on a '11 Edge that caused water to slosh around behind the dash until I cleared the line. A quart or more poured out at once.
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    Jacking

    Oh yeah...you know better.
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    Jacking

    I smoked dope and drove without problem. I drank whiskey and drove without problem...Went 100mph on the Turnpike without problem. It's all good...
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    Jacking

    Could be that he is in agreement with page 144 of the 1998 Owner's Manual that states that the front and rear differential should never be used as a jacking point. Good thing that information of this kind is for guys who don't know better.
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    This 0300 code is pissing me off!!

    A fuel problem can cause misfires. What part of the fuel system may be causing trouble to more than one cylinder more than once is the question. Injector inspection is as good a place as any to start looking. Always a good idea to look for simple solutions first.
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    How much power?

    Your "weekend toy" ..."sucks"? The diesel world must be awesome.
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    Anyone pull their roof tracks?

    Just looked up the advice from the Sikorsky tech... he said to use steel wool or scotch brite pads to clean to bare metal. Wire brush stripping is consistent with this. Good job with the follow up.
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    Anyone pull their roof tracks?

    Didn't know this. Interesting. No irony then, that FOMOCO refused to recall all hood and rear hatch aluminum coating failure on our Expeditions. Only corporate greed standing in the way of the right thing to do.
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    Anyone pull their roof tracks?

    I used black pickup truck bedliner on my cross rails. It has held up against all abrasion after more than a few years. Looks good too. When I was buying the spray bedliner I ran into an old timer in the parts store who used to paint aircraft aluminum at Sikorsky Helicopters. He was strict about...
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    Anyone pull their roof tracks?

    Rails are aluminum. Could be the tracks are as well. Ford refuses to admit it doesn't know squat about painting aluminum. If you can get them off without damage prep the tracks to bare metal with scotch brite pads, clean with rubbing alcohol and repaint. Put silicone sealant in the mounting...
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    Interior lights supposed to turn off?

    Interior and running board lights on mine remain illuminated with a door ajar.
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    Engine Dies Idling Please Help!

    He did not have to, he chose to. If he charged for this find another mechanic.

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