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  1. Rich_007

    Fuel pump hack

    Assuming you ruled out fuses and that emergency cutoff hasn't tripped. (Located in the front passenger outboard side behind the plastic kick panel). Change the pump before you get really stranded. You should only have to do that once. Good Luck
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    Aftermarket Gauges

    Don't have an answer for you and not sure what you mean by "ports". Only thing I wanted to mention is that I think the oil pressure gauge on my 01 5.4 is fake news. Just a gauge instead of an idiot light. It is either off or reads perfect. Thinking you will have to replace the sending unit...
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    Strange Problem

    I am placing my bet on vac lines causing at least half your problems. I have a 01 5.4 with almost 300K on it and have the rough/shudder sometimes and then it throws the lean code. I will replace a line and the prob goes away for a while. I am just too lazy to tear into it and replace them all...
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    Vacuum lines to selonoids

    Not sure which lines those are, but if generic lines will work, do this: get cheap micrometer at harbor freight to measure exact size: https://www.harborfreight.com/4-in-digital-caliper-63710.html Then go to O'Rielly and get the size line you need...
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    Can a fuel pump go bad after Expedition sitting for 6 months?

    Maybe check a few voltages before you drop the tank. I think the power from the relay is only on a few seconds after you turn the key if the engine isn't running, so you might need a helper. Also you can check the inertia cutoff and reset it if it has tripped. I think its on the passenger side...
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    Running board lights

    2001 5.4 xlt 4wd My running board lights come on whether I click the remote once for driver door only or twice for all doors. Not sure if that's the way its supposed to work, but that's what mine does.
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    Just hit 200k

    Been thinking about another vehicle since my 01 5.4 XLT has over 280K on it and feeling like it has one foot in the grave my pain threshold for repairs is pretty low. After reading this thread: Now I am wondering if I would be happier dumping all that cash in a end to end overhaul and drive the...
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    Battery draw, Parasitic draw

    maybe just pop the dome light bulb out? Don't know if there is more on that circuit than jus the light though.
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    Crazy speedo!

    Doonze My 01 has intermittent odometer. I saw posts on here that said it was classic prob from a failed solder joint. Need to pull the dash for simple solder reflow repair. Don't know how much hassle pulling the dash is though. Don't know if speedo is same deal or not.
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    00 crazy drivers window

    Jeff got an 01 I am probably getting rid of. Check your inbox conversation. Rich
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    Fuel problem?

    I got the same year/motor. Try to rule out the cheap/easy first. Wanting to die when you start accelerating but then responding almost sounds like a large breach in the integrity of the intake/vacuum. Like the motor thinks one thing based on maf input, but reality downstream is different. I...
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    Need Advice Please!

    One thing in your original post I wanted to comment on: I am considering buying a portable battery charger and just use it when my truck won't start. If you have a drain, you could kill the battery to the point where even if you put a charger on it or jump it, it will start up, but if its...
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    Need Advice Please!

    Is there a separate fuse for the rear wiper motor? I never use mine and will just pull it anyway if there is one. I haven't had dead battery per se, but have a relatively new battery and had it slow crank once in a blue moon for no apparent reason. It would be warm out and nothing left on...
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    Need Advice Please!

    My 01 XLT has an under hood light that comes on when you open it.
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    Need Advice Please!

    Don't have any magic answers based on what you said. I did see AAA mentioned in your post. I would be a little suspect of what kind and what quality that battery really is. They may be slapping their name on garbage, and the replacement they gave you is just another low quality item. I have...
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    The Truth about ethanol: Big oil is lying.

    You could move to Texas where it's only $2.10 / gal. and we typically refer to tree huggers as "bait".
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    Evap System Mon

    Thanks Ulver The pending code cleared itself on the way to the inspection station. It passed with the Evap System Mon still in incomplete status. He told me that having one incomplete is passable on 2001 (and newer) vehicles. Sooooooooooo....... at over 280K miles, she lives another year. I...
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    Evap System Mon

    2001 5.4 How do I get Evap System Mon to complete. Says "inc". I need it to say OK so I can pass inspection. update: Just read the Texas rules and if I read it right, seems you can have one incomplete and still pass with 2001 and newer. Now I am trying to figure out how long it takes for a...
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    01 xlt seems to running in limp mode

    Lean codes usually mean air leak I think, so if you are positive that isn't the problem I would think the next easy thing to rule out is a fuel problem. Maybe verify pressure at the rail and make sure your fuel filter isn't clogged up.
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    Just picked up my first! A few questions...

    I suggest an addendum to ghetto geeks experiment I would do a controlled experiment. I'd fill 2-gallon jugs with water and add a little food coloring to the water Simultaneously; fill another container approx 12 ounces in size with a few ice cubes and a brown liquid made in Kentucky. This wont...
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    Lean conditions on both banks. What could it be?

    Be smart. Rule out the cheap stuff first. Fuel pressure check, maybe replace filter. Smoke check to rule out all the cheap vacuum leak possibilities sitting on top of the engine. Why would you think about replacing cats and stuff before you rule out a two dollar vac hose??????????
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    Bank 1 lean P0171

    I went thru this last year with my 01 5.4. If I remember right its a lean bank 1 and the code for bank 2 might not be far behind. Lots of things can cause this. Hopefully its just unmetered air getting in down stream from the maf, so its running rough cause the mixture is based on what the...
  23. Rich_007

    Oil FilterAdaptor

    Is this what you mean? https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=8458796&cc=1362439&jsn=496
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    Engine Replacement Questions

    Talked to shop about engine swap: He said book labor rate is about $1400. Based on my experience with them, they always quote high, especially on something like this. My guess is their labor will be more like a grand or less unless they run into problems. Used engines with approx 125K miles...
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    Engine Replacement Questions

    Thanks for the inputs. Haven't heard the noise in the last week. All I hear now is a very light (almost imperceptible) ticking for the first min after starting when cold. If I wasn't listening for it, I probably wouldnt even notice it. That combined with the fact I am at 275K miles, makes it a...

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