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Led light bars
I've been wanting to put the same setup in mine, but I also don't have an access door. I always wondered where the ash tray was located when I see people talk about one. I think I might try to find one and swap it out because I really like it. I have always worried about accidentally turning...- FRD88
- Post #31
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Steering wheel audio/cruise button fix
Has anyone removed the steering wheel? I believe I found a clock spring at the local yard but not for sure what tools will be needed. I am guessing a standard steering wheel puller will be needed and just some basic sockets.- FRD88
- Post #38
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Steering wheel audio/cruise button fix
I have been meaning to do this for a long time. I have had issues on occasion with the radio controls not functioning properly and only radio controls all other buttons for cruise and temp worked fine. Example - volume down button would change station and various other wrong functions. I...- FRD88
- Post #37
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Popping Noise From Rear A/C Blower '03 Expo
I went to the local junk yard a few years ago when mine failed and went through all the Expeditions they had and just pulled the plastic gears inside that strip out. Out of about ten of them I only found a couple that wasn't already stripped. I fixed mine and kept a spare. It is very easy to...- FRD88
- Post #190
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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I did it... Bought the beast! Makes my Expy look small!
I sold my 01 7.3L Excursion and purchased my Expedition. I miss it regularly, about the same gas mileage but more room with WAY more power.- FRD88
- Post #22
- Forum: General Discussion
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2nd Gen Rubber Floor Mats
I have a nice set of rubber Ford floor mats that I purchased when I got my expy and they were used for than a year. I purchased them off EBAY for $95 (link below). I switched to weathertech and don't have a use for these anymore. I still have the original box they came in. If anyone is... -
2003 FX4 who has one?
Wish I could find some skid plates for mine. Been through the local yard and no luck finding any aftermarket.- FRD88
- Post #9
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Do it yourself smoker
This reminds me of the videos a couple years ago of people cooking corn with a cooler. Put hot water in a plastic cooler, throw in the corn, and closing it up. My question for both is how warm before the plastics begin to break down and you eat it? Neither are made for heat.- FRD88
- Post #3
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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2003 Expedition Face Lift Begins
I also have a large chunk of college bills, so I feel your pain. I don't have any plans to add a winch, would probably be a good idea but the front bumper wasn't built to have one mounted.- FRD88
- Post #558
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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2003 Expedition Face Lift Begins
Although no shots were fired we had fun. The Expedition did great and the little extra clearance was noticeable. Last year on the same rode I was rubbing bottom way more than this year. I just barely rubbed once and I got a little high sided for a sec going through the worst spot (picture below...- FRD88
- Post #555
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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2003 Expedition Face Lift Begins
It was a long time coming but I finally have lift kit, wheels, and tires installed! The Rancho Quicklift system was super easy to install but wasn't a big lift and after all installed it was raised about 2" all around. Tires are 285/70/17. I will be headed out antelope hunting the rest of the...- FRD88
- Post #553
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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2003 Expedition Face Lift Begins
Looks like I will be finally getting my Rancho Quicklifts and wheel tire combo installed soon (hopefully all done by end of this week). I decided on Nitto Ridge Grapplers and they arrived last week so I mocked one up on a wheel and rolled it next to my Expy. Ill post more pics once all of it is...- FRD88
- Post #551
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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2006 XLT 125k Timing Chains
When I purchased my 05 last year I noticed a slight knocking noise coming from the timing chains. I only heard it at idle and it would go away when rpms increased. A very good friend of mine has a shop and I had the guys listen to it before I traveled from Montana to Denver a couple months after...- FRD88
- Post #11
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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2003 Expedition Face Lift Begins
Here are a couple quick pictures I took today to show the green color a little better.- FRD88
- Post #532
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Interior LED conversion
I just converted mine last week. I used Yorkim bulbs. Original sizes are 194 (glove box and map lights) https://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-Yorkim-T10-Wedge-194-LED-Light-Bulbs-2825-192-168-High-Power-Super-White/311660962155?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 and 578 (the... -
2003 Expedition Face Lift Begins
Thanks! I would really like a metal skid plate as well, I have already looked at the local yards with no luck. Next is getting the Rancho quicklift's I have installed once I can get some new rubber. It will be a while before I can purchase tires because my father in law invited my wife and I...- FRD88
- Post #531
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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2003 Expedition Face Lift Begins
Got her back a couple of weeks ago and still working out some minor details but overall I am very happy with it. The color did come out darker than expected so at first it looks black but it was overcast and does look green in the sun. Not a huge deal and no real reason to cry over it I chose it...- FRD88
- Post #529
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Raptor style grill lights
I agree that the wider spacing looks better. Looks good!- FRD88
- Post #18
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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2003 Expedition Face Lift Begins
I did decided to go with a dark green texture (Dark Emerald Texture from Prismatic Colors to be specific). I went dark because it will fade over time and I couldn't get powder coat to match. I went with powder coating vs bed liner because it should be easier to clean and the bed liner guy never...- FRD88
- Post #528
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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2003 Expedition Face Lift Begins
Yes it is called CK Fab -Custom Bumpers just outside Billings, MT. He does awesome work and he has worked with me picking out what I wanted. This is the first 2nd gen bumper he has done so it cost me a little more, but so far I think he is doing a great job. The powder coat won't be done until...- FRD88
- Post #526
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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2003 Expedition Face Lift Begins
Got over to the bumper shop yesterday to see the bumper before it got sent to powder coating. He wasn't able to put the bars on the side of the main bar because it would have been in the way of lights but it saves me a little money and I still like what it looks like. The one thing he forgot to...- FRD88
- Post #521
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Instrument Cluster Lights
Got the bulb out after it broke and I was able to grab the wires with pliers. So yes they are replaceable.- FRD88
- Post #13
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Instrument Cluster Lights
They sure do look like they would slide out and I wasn't really thinking they would be soldered either, its just what the parts guy at my local Ford dealer said. I only tried so hard to remove the bulb because I didn't want it to break and I new there were plenty at the local yard I could get...- FRD88
- Post #12
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Instrument Cluster Lights
I should have listed the part number earlier for you. FYI this is for my 05 Expy and I have the same dash as the first pic you posted so should be the same. You also won't find them at local part stores it seems to be a dealer item. 4L5Z-10K925-AA- FRD88
- Post #6
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Instrument Cluster Lights
I tried to pull it out of the holder and the Ford rep said it was soldered in. Here is a comparison to a 194 bulb. Funny how I actually had both of these with me today.- FRD88
- Post #4
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
