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  1. Broncoholic

    Will these 20" rims fit my '23 Expy? They are from a '22 F150. I don't want to have to cut or add spacers.

    As far as I know, all F150 wheels fit Expedition, but the Expedition rear axle stub sticks out and interferes with the wheel center cap. So, yes, they'll fit, but you won't be able to use the center cap on the rears. It's really no big deal to cut it. I've done it to my 2003 and my wife's 2016.
  2. Broncoholic

    2004 Expedition Build Log w/ Ramblings & Write-Ups

    I'm still tuned in and wondering if those control arms fit!
  3. Broncoholic

    Seat covers - real replacement covers

    The question to be answered is - how long do you really plan on keeping it? 5 years ago I called my wife to ask about spending $2k to fix my AC. Her response?...."you're not gonna get rid of it and you're not gonna drive it without AC, so why are you calling to ask? Just tell them to fix it."...
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    Seat covers - real replacement covers

    Sorry to say...I second TheSeatShop. I completely refurbished my 2003 front seats (cushions, bottom and back covers) in Oct 2017. Covers are still great and I don't do regular conditioning on them. It's my daily driver - not many miles each trip, but plenty of trips = in/out slides that wear the...
  5. Broncoholic

    Start with foot on brake

    Your definition of "hate" and my definition of "hate" are vastly different. Aside from that...my daughter's 2017 Edge can be started remotely and then "started" by pushing the start button without stepping on the brake pedal. Have you tried that sequence?
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    5.4 triton vs the 3.5 Ecoboost?

    The 5.4 and 3.5 aren't comparable. The 3.5 out performs the 5.4 in every measurement. We've owned a 2003 Expy 5.4 since 2004. We've put 150k miles on it; it now has 182k miles. The only engine related thing I've replaced is the intake manifold because of the notorious crossover tube. The 5.4 is...
  7. Broncoholic

    Got around to rebuilding my seat.

    In 2017, I used The Seat Shop bottom cushions and upper/lower covers to give my 03 front seats new life. 9 years later and they still look and feel great.
  8. Broncoholic

    Low Beam Headlight Bulb Recommendation

    Still happy with mine.
  9. Broncoholic

    Will 33s fit without mods?

    285/70R17 (32.7" x 11.2") fits factory wheel and is a little bigger than the stock 265/70R17 (31.6" x 10.4"). At stock height and full turn lock, they would barely rub my lower a-arm when I ran that size. If I remember correctly, true 33x12.5 usually require a minimum 8" wide wheel, but the...
  10. Broncoholic

    CODE P0452 READS IN MY SCANNER

    65,500 km is crazy low! It's barely past the factor warranty in miles!
  11. Broncoholic

    CODE P0452 READS IN MY SCANNER

    What the what?! Why does your fuel pump have a ponytail? That's some kind of sabotage right there.
  12. Broncoholic

    Next problem 04 Expedition, random die while driving

    Good write-up for anyone wanting a serviceable relay. I was able to de-solder and replace my relay pretty quickly. Still working 10 years later.
  13. Broncoholic

    CODE P0452 READS IN MY SCANNER

    I don't have a test procedure for the relay. The pic isn't close enough to clearly see the solder on the pins. Here's a pic of mine when I first pulled it apart. If yours looks anything like that then it's a culprit. And here's a pic of the corner of the relay where the hot pin is. It's not...
  14. Broncoholic

    CODE P0452 READS IN MY SCANNER

    WAIT! The cover on the other side comes off first! I searched my pics from my repair. The 1st pic shows the circuit board still attached to the bus bars. There are blades from the bus bars that pass through the circuit board with clips on them (circled in red in the pic). The clips have to be...
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    CODE P0452 READS IN MY SCANNER

    My memory isn't great after 10 years. Flip it over. I bet there are some clips that need to be removed from blades that pass through the circuit board from the bus bars. I'm assuming you remove all of the fuses and removable relays. If you think you've removed everything from the other side...
  16. Broncoholic

    CODE P0452 READS IN MY SCANNER

    I used to have a long crank issue when the check valve in my fuel pump failed about 7 years ago. I would have to cycle the key on-off-on to get a proper fuel prime to start on the first try. I recommend pulling the fuse box to inspect the relay pins on the circuit board. That's free and not...
  17. Broncoholic

    CODE P0452 READS IN MY SCANNER

    First 5 minutes replaces the relay, he's fixing something else after that. He uses a de-soldering gun. I bought a cheap solder sucker off Amazon for under $10 and used that with my soldering iron to remove the solder (heat and suck).
  18. Broncoholic

    CODE P0452 READS IN MY SCANNER

    If you're good with a soldering iron, you can replace the relay and save a lot of money. You need a solder sucker tool to remove the solder once you heat it. You should be able to buy the tool and new relay for 1/10th of the cost of a new fuse box assembly. Take your time when disassembling the...
  19. Broncoholic

    Can I fit 285/75/17 on Second Gen with a 2.5 level and 0 offset wheels

    They'll fit. 0 is an aggressive offset compared to the factory 44mm offset. I had 20x10 with 0 offset for a few years. The tires would rub the fender well lip going over some bumps. That will be the biggest thing to watch for.
  20. Broncoholic

    CODE P0452 READS IN MY SCANNER

    Yes, R303 is the relay that burns out or melts the solder on the board. That is the problem I was talking about. I had to replace my R303 relay 10 years ago (3/20/2016). Your pump is running, so fuses and relays are not the problem.
  21. Broncoholic

    CODE P0452 READS IN MY SCANNER

    The fuel pump runs and pumps - the probability that it's good is much higher than it's bad. Find a way to test the pressure. If you're 100% decided on replacing the fuel pump, then you need to drain the tank as much a possible to make it light. I removed my tank by myself with a floor jack...
  22. Broncoholic

    CODE P0452 READS IN MY SCANNER

    Don't jump to replacing a fuel pump without diagnostics. It's a waste of time and money. Turn the key to On and listen for the pump to turn on and prime for a second. If you hear it, then you know you have power and the pump is running. Go borrow a fuel pressure gauge from an auto parts store...
  23. Broncoholic

    Ford Expedition 2003 from France

    My auto headlights quit working a few years ago. They stay on at all times. I assume it's the sensor, but I've never tried fixing it.
  24. Broncoholic

    Catch can collection

    The milky collections seem to be more common in cold weather / cold climates. I've had a catch can on our 2016 for 6 or 7 years (about 35k miles) in Melbourne, FL. It's humid and we get plenty of rain, but it's rarely cold. I've never had a milky collection, only black oil.
  25. Broncoholic

    CODE P0452 READS IN MY SCANNER

    2003 Expedition gas tank is notorious for small cracks at the vent fittings. That is likely causing your low pressure/vacuum leak. Do you ever smell gas if you park shortly after filling your tank full? If so, that's an indicator of gas seeping out of a vent fitting crack.

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