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  1. nobycane74

    2001 EB Instrument gauge lights dimming out? Advice?

    Good afternoon to all and happy holidays. Need a little bit of advice and suggestions. My 2001 Expy EB 5.4L 135K, instrument panel lights are dimming with age...I am the original owner, and have noticed within the last 2 +/- years that the lights are not as bright as they used to be - obviously...
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    Exchanging steering wheels question....

    Alright, my '01 Expy EB steering wheel is rather mildly worn....I have wheel cover currently on it...which looks good. However, I am wanting to replace it with an actual steering wheel. I came across a part and video of someone replacing his Ford F150 Steering Wheel Removal 97-03 with a...
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    Removing Interior Panels (97-02) Exp

    Greetings to all...... I am about to embark in a little project this fall/winter. I am considering removing some of the rear interior plastic panels in the cargo area to repaint them. I have obtained the original color codes for the interiors and have used this paint before when repainting the...
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    2001 Ford Expedition EB replacements done...

    Just got my Expy back yesterday and had some replacements and repairs done. She needed some new brakes and a nice brake fluid flush so I went with: Power Stop® - 1-Click Z23 Evolution Sport Drilled and Slotted Brake Kit It was time to replace and upgrade the radiator with all new hoses and a...
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    New headlight bulb recommendations?

    I have had new Lightning style headlight assemblies for a couple years now, and replaced the bulbs with some whiter bulbs...but apparently these kind of suck, as the hi-beams do not illuminate well, and they are not as bright as I want them to be. I have to have a pretty illuminated view at...
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    01 EB, Rear Side Vent Window Motors out. Help.

    Ok, dealing with a whole new scenario here...my 2001 Expedition EB, rear side vent windows stopped working completely (I call them my window vent wings)...started intermittently, one side would work.....then the other would not, back and forth, between one another, and then the both completely...
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    My Expy got sick and resulted in Auto ER Stay for 3 days.

    Well, my 01 Exp. EB 5.4L got ill last week upon a scheduled maintenance visit (which included oil change, transmission flush services). She started having the shakes and shivers upon acceleration and would shake on idle. Initially, I thought it was the injectors and/or transmission needing...
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    2001 Exp EB Fuse question (Running Board Lights)

    Ok, trying to figure this out... Vehicle: 2001 Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L Recently I noticed my running board lights have cease working, after returning back from a checkup and tuneup from the mechanic. As I was wanting to upgrade them with new LED's ... they were not working. So I checked...
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    '01 Exp. Headlight Switch Assembly?

    2001 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L. I am in need to replace my headlight switch assembly, because in part I think its going bad. I pulled the assembly and looked at all the "codes or assigned numbers" and plug arrangements, etc. But I am having a difficult time ascertaining how to purchase a...
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    Fog Light Assembly Replacement...difficult?

    Good morning... I am curious if anyone with their 97-02 Expeditions, specifically '00-02 (which is closer to my model), has attempted or been successful in replacing their OEM fog light assemblies? I am not looking at going all crazy with new hi-tech or fancy assembly replacements that require...
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    replacing rear 3rd brake light (with aftermarket)???

    As I am working diligently in upgrading many of my cosmetic parts/pieces on my '01 Exp. EB. I am going to have to replace the 3rd brake light. It is faded, and appears to be disintegrating away. So instead of purchasing a new OEM replacement - I have decided to get a little bit different one...
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    Interior Dash Paint (experience)

    Like a lot of individuals on here, with out 1st generation expeditions, our dash boards, with age and heat expansion and contraction, have began or is currently pealing or flaking off. What a pain, and frustrating notion to see. This ultimately stressed me out to the point of being in tears and...
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    Replacing or Repainting Grill '01 Exp. EB

    Hello Expedition Guru's. First real post in braining storming a new project for my 2001 Ford Expedition EB. As with a lot of the Expedition's, the front grill has faded and looks terrible. I honestly considered repainting it after years of fighting the task of using 'back-to-black' solution to...
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    New Member from SW FL

    Greetings to all.... Obviously, a new member to these forums, looking to make contacts, read suggestions, comments and recommendations about the Ford Expedition. I am originally from Columbus, Ohio (Buckeye through and through) - born and raised, then eventually married and moved to SW Florida...
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