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    What is this POPPING Noise I am Hearing Under my Front End?

    Hey all. I’ve got a problem that’s driving me crazy. A year or so ago my sister was driving my Expedition and swerved over and hit the front end of the car beside her. It was hit on the tire and slightly on the right front fender. I’ve replaced the fender but now I have to get rid of this...
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    Are there any Issues with Replacing the Spark Plugs in my 2003 with the 5.4 Engine??

    Hey all. I’ve been told by a family member about spark plug problems in the motor I have. He said the plugs they used had a chance of breaking off while trying to remove them. He is very leery of replacing the plugs for me. I’m clumsy and now I’m afraid too that I’d break a plug off while I...
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    Help me Find where my SUV is leaking Please.

    Thank you all very much for your help. I’m gonna go right out and check the areas that you all suggested. I don’t know what series my 2003 Expedition is. It has the 5.4 with 4wd and us the EDDIE BAUER edition, if that helps.
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    Help me Find where my SUV is leaking Please.

    Hey all. I’ve got a leak problem that I need help trying to locate where it’s coming from. my front drivers side has wet carpet after every rain. I used to have a leak that would drip from the hand hold, but I stopped that. I thought it had started again so I went out and checked while it...
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    How Does a Vehicle Go Out of Alignment?? Questions, if you Don't Mind.

    So if I am understanding you all correctly, one or both of the original tie rod bushings is bad and the small collision I had with the curb just knocked it out of alignment and I can replace the tie rod bushings and it could be lined up by me well enough to get it to a garage that does it...
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    Upper Control Arm Bushings / HD Control Arm?

    Hey all. I have on 03 Eddie Bauer, 5.4 in 4wd and I have been trying for 2 days to replace my upper control arm that have the bushings already in it. I can get 2 of the bolts off, but the last one can't be simply pulled out. The bolt is blocked by the main spring. I can only pull it about 2...
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    How Does a Vehicle Go Out of Alignment?? Questions, if you Don't Mind.

    Hey all, I have a 2003 Eddie Bauer 4wd Expedition. It's got 112K on it. Up until a few weeks ago it has stayed in alignment pretty much. That changed when I was leaving the local convenience store in the snow. I didn't know the lot very well and everything was covered with snow and I ended...
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    Upper Control Arm 2003 Model....Need Help and Suggestions on how to Replace...Please

    Hey all, I am in a bit of a pickle here. I have an 03 Eddie Bauer Expedition 5.4 with 4WD. I was told that the passenger side Upper Bearing was bad and that it needed to be replaced. I found out that they are made where the bearing doesn't come out and that to replace it, you need to replace...
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    2003 Eddie Bauer 4x4 Help with Upper Control Arm Replacement....Does this Sound Right??

    Hey all. I need some advice and help please. I recently ran into a curb in the snow on the Drivers side. It is BADLY out of alignment. I went to get it aligned and was told that I need to replace the Upper, Front Bearing and tie rod. I am a severe AMATEUR, so forgive me if I say or describe...
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    Can Anyone Direct Me to a Drivertrain Parts Diagram or Picture??

    Hey all, I am having trouble here. I don't know much about cars or fixing them, but I am trying my best to learn so I can replace the CV Axles on my own. I've never done anything like this. What I am looking for is a diagram or picture of the frame, transmission, axles and so forth...
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    Does a Bad 4WD Actuator Cause Popping Noises?? Help please.

    Hey all. I have a 2003 Eddie Bauer 4WD model that was hit in the front right about 6 months or more ago. It drove fine, and still does, but when I go over a bump or turn, I’ll get a popping noise. Doesn’t happen when going straight ahead. About a month ago I parked it in the grass by...
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    How Do I Tell if my CV Axle is Bad and On What Side of my 2003 Eddie Bauer 4WD??

    Hey all, It's been a while since I've been here. I've had some health problems that I have been dealing with for the better part of a year. Now I'm doing well and ready to get back to trying to fix my Expedition. I'd like some advice and input from you guys that know far more than I ever...
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    Help with Diagnosing Non-Operable 4WD.....

    An update. I haven’t been able to get into the repair yet due to some health issues. I’ll be good to go next eeek though. I’m still having the “popping” type sounds that sound like the front right but not near the wheel. It’s more like it’s closer to the middle. 4 days ago we had some...
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    Both Front Door Locks Won’t Operate....What Could Be the Reason?

    Thank you all for your suggestions. I’m sorry I didn’t get back here till now, but I had some health issues 1 after another that came up that I couldn’t do anything at all. Now I’m allowed a bit more freedom. To answer your questions... The key fob work and it will lock and unlock the...
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    Both Front Door Locks Won’t Operate....What Could Be the Reason?

    Hey all. One other problem I am having with my 2003 Eddie Bauer 5.4 that I am having is that both the front door locks won’t work. The rear doors and back lift door work though. It seemed like they both stopped working at nearly the same time. I thought that seemed strange. The passenger...
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    Help with Diagnosing Non-Operable 4WD.....

    Hey all. I have a 2003 Eddie Bauer 5.4 in 4WD. My sister was in a minor accident with it where the other vehicle struck my car on the front right fender. This happened prolly 6 months ago. The problem started back then as well. I replaced the fender myself but there is another...
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    Are there Any Other Online Resources where I Might be able to Get Some Advice on my 4WD/AWD ?

    It's NOT my first time. I've been here for months. Likely over a year. I still have traction control, the ABS still works too, as far as I can tell. I did notice the other night when I was going down the road on a particularly uneven stretch of interstate here in SE Texas that whenever I...
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    What Might Cause my AWD/4WD System to Stop Workkng??

    Well NO,...I did not. You have to remember that I am a NOVICE at this stuff. Prior to this forum a couple months ago, I never done as much as change my oil or brake shoes. Now I've changed my own brake shoes, so progress is being made. With the "pooping" noise in the right front side, I am...
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    What Might Cause my AWD/4WD System to Stop Workkng??

    Thanks for the suggestions. There are no codes showing at all. You would t know a thing is wrong unless you flipped on the switch to try and use the 4WD SYSTEM and found it not coming on and failing to engage. Larry
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    Are there Any Other Online Resources where I Might be able to Get Some Advice on my 4WD/AWD ?

    Hey all, Can you all tell me if there are any other places that I can go and ask my question about the AWD system to stop working right after a slight fender bender on the Right Front? I'm not good at this and am just looking for some help to get my vehicle running as good as I can. I don't...
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    What Might Cause my AWD/4WD System to Stop Workkng??

    Hey all. I need some suggestions, ideas, help, solution.....anything. I have a 2003 Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4 with the 4WD OR AWD system. Mechanically it was doing pretty well up until about 6 months ago. My sister borrowed it and got into a wreck. She changed lanes on top of someone...
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    I Need a Drawing , Diagram or PIC of the Underside of my 2003 Expedition....Where Can I Find One?

    Hey all, I am hoping someone here can help me. I need a picture or diagram of the underneath of my 2003. I need to figure out what is causing a strange "popping" type sound from the Passenger side. I've thought about going to a small, USED Tire place that I know about and asking them if...
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    Could This Be the Cause of My 4WD Not Operating??

    Hey all, I'm back. Unfortunately. I apologize for having to ask more questions about my 4WD system not functioning properly. I really wished I didn't have to ask any more questions at all, but I suppose this is the things that happen when you have a 14 year old vehicle with 110K on it. OK...
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    Quick Question....Why Is My AWD and 4WD Not Coming On?

    It was just a plain old meter that was in the garage along with all the other tool that belong to a family member. I visually inspected the fuse at #115 and then put the meter on it just to see if I would get a reaction and I did. I concluded that likely meant the fuse was OK. I also pulled...
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    What would Cause a Slight Miss in 5.4 Motor?

    Hey guys. Thanks for all the help and advice. Habbibie, yes, the rear wiper works. At least it DID the other day when I took it thru a car wash. The last couple of days I have been driving it a bit and the slight miss has disappeared. If the past is any indication, it might be a year before...

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