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  1. eluther3

    Anyone need parts?

    Sold my 97 expedition and finally getting around to cleaning my out my garage. Listed Complete set of fender flares https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Expedition-fender-flares-1st-Gen/203008585491?hash=item2f44412f13:g:aLsAAOSwmFle1BNg Dash Bezel...
  2. eluther3

    Cleaning out my garage - 1st gen parts

    Sold my 97 expedition and finally getting around to cleaning my out my garage. Listed Complete set of fender flares https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Expedition-fender-flares-1st-Gen/203008585491?hash=item2f44412f13:g:aLsAAOSwmFle1BNg Dash Bezel...
  3. eluther3

    Anyone need some spares?

    Well, it's been a few months since I sold my 97 expy. Was cleaning the garage and found a box of some spare parts. Rather than toss them, I figured I would ask if any one needs anything. Let me know what you need and I will send it. Will charge you $5 (cost of box and packing material)...
  4. eluther3

    Guess this is goodbye

    Sorry to say I am no longer the proud owner of my 97 5.4L Expy. My wife made me sell it, as we too many cars in the driveway. This is the first time in 15 years it hasn't been in the driveway. I miss it already.
  5. eluther3

    Strange reason for SES light

    The SES light went on yet again on my 97 expedition. When I took it to the mechanic, they told me the SES may be going off due to the air suspension having been converted to shocks. I've never heard of such. Has anyone else?
  6. eluther3

    Anyone need a Belltech Sway Bar?

    Ok - here's the deal. I bought a sway bar for my 1997 expedition, but before I could install, the truck had some mechanical issues, meaning we either had to resolve the issues or sell the truck. Once those were resolved, I had some rotator cuff surgery which kept me from crawling under the...
  7. eluther3

    Any decent replacement cats?

    trying to replace the cats on my 1997 5.4L 2wd. Ordered an Evan Fischer system 4 cat replacement system from Amazon. Took it to a muffler shop who took off the old system only to find out it didn't fit. Cost me $200 for the labor. Would still like to find a 4 cat replacement system. Have...
  8. eluther3

    Non-dorman Intake manifold

    I replaced my intake manifold gasket to resolve a CEL issue. Looked at the manifold while it was out and didnt find any cracks. Howver I noticed it continues to leak coolant. Probably gonna have to bite the bullet and replace the manifold. I have seen in previous posts where Amazon sells a...
  9. eluther3

    High flow cats

    Just finished the intake manifold gasket and was pleasantly surprised that I did not need to replace the manifold. Now I need to address the exhaust. Did the temp test on the cats and driver's side looks bad. Was looking at putting in the flowmaster high flow cats instead of the OE. Anyone...
  10. eluther3

    Injector replacements?

    I finally pulled the intake manifold to fix a coolant leak. Many of you have recommended changing out the injectors while I have the manifold out, and that makes sense. I priced injectors at Autozone and they are $45 -69 each. I find much better deals on e-bay, but I'm wondering about the...
  11. eluther3

    Intake Manifold upgrade?

    I have a leaking intake manifold on my 97 5.4 xlt. I was wondering if there are any upgrades I should consider while I have the manifold off?
  12. eluther3

    coolant under manifold

    I noticed a small pool of coolant on the top of my intake manifold between the #1 and #5 cylinders. Does this mean I have a leak in the intake manifold? if so, what does that usually cost to fix?
  13. eluther3

    Jumped timing belt?

    I have a 96 5.4L with a K&N Intake and magnaflow exhaust. It starts consistently on the first crank and seems to run well, but I've always felt it should have more power. The problem is that the check engine light keeps coming on and my mechanic is stumped. We have replaced the fuel pump...
  14. eluther3

    rear gear swap

    I'm thinking about changing my 3.73 gears to 4.1 to improve towing. Can anyone give me an idea of how much this should cost?
  15. eluther3

    Any Odometer experts out there?

    The odometer on my 97 exp quit working at 223K a few years ago. I was replacing a cracked dash, so I decided it would be a good time to fix it while I had the dash apart. Pulled the cluster and took it apart and sure enough, the odometer gear was in bits an pieces. I replaced the odometer...
  16. eluther3

    1997 expedition engine swap

    I've been having mechanical issues with my 5.4L 2wd Expy. Despite repeated trips to the mechanic, the check engine light keeps coming on and the codes show a lean condition on all banks. On the last trip, the mechanic said I may need to replace the engine. Here's my question - As I look for...
  17. eluther3

    Project refresh - part 2

    OK- need your input I've done an interior refresh repainted front end New headlights Updated seats New cat back exhaust (love the sound) I have a set of fender flares from the junkyard that I've painted to match the body, but I seem to have problem bringing myself to drill the holes. So, I...
  18. eluther3

    Project Refresh - part 1

    After looking at the price of new trucks, I decided to refresh my 97 5.4L 1st gen. I never really liked the chrome grill surround, so I took it off an painted the grill black and the surround to match the body color. I also repainted the bumper and straightened some damage from when my son put...
  19. eluther3

    Performance MAF sensor

    Just put a catback exhaust on my 97 5.4L and looking for other bolt-ons for power. I have seen the performance MAF sensors advertised and thinking about giving one a try. Anyone try one? Will it work with my K&N CAI?
  20. eluther3

    4.1 vs 3.73

    Been towing my boat with my 98 expy 5.4L with the towing package. According to the stats, I should easily be able to tow this boat, with about 1500-2000 lbs of capacity to spare, but the truck labors and barely gets above 50 mph. My friend tows a larger boat with his Navigator with basically...
  21. eluther3

    Problems changing spark plug

    I'm changing out the plugs and coils on my 97 5.4L. I pulled the first coil and found the plug socket is full of a white powdery gunk to the point that I can't get a wrench on the plug. Any of you run into this? Is there something that might dissolve this so I can remove the plug?
  22. eluther3

    seats - 1st gen vs f250

    The front seats on my first gen are just about gone. Saw a great deal on ebay for a set of f250 seat covers (1999) that look like they match. Anyone know if the f250 seats are similar to 1st gen seats?
  23. eluther3

    Power seat issue

    The driver side power seat in my 97 Expy has stopped working. Since it's stuck in the rear position, I can't get to the rear mounting bolts to remove the seat. Any suggestions?
  24. eluther3

    towing with conversion kit

    looks like the rear air suspension in my 97 expy finally gave out. Looks like the overwhelming opinion in the forum is to slap in a conversion kit. However, I'm thinking about buying a boat in the near future and want us use the expy as the tow vehicle. If I'm looking at towing a 20-24 ft...

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