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    How to kill TPMS module reporting in your Expedition (ForScan)

    Last fall I got some very nice 18" Ford rims off a 2004 F-150 for the Expy. They came with regular tire valves though, no TPMS sensor in them. New sensors would've cost more than I paid for the rims + tires... not interested. I've just had them balanced and put them on last week. The TPMS...
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    The World's First CVVD Engine

    Another mechanical nightmare with "smart technology" to keep the EPA happy by giving "up to 5% better fuel economy and fewer emissions". I wonder how long it will take before this monstrosity is forced down everyone's throat, including Ford customers? Soon we will reminisce about the "good...
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    5.4L 3-valve spark plug gap?

    This has been bothering me since I've put new spark plugs in my 5.4L 3-valve last summer. Instead of looking it up in the user's manual or Alldata, I decided to Google the spark plug gap and a lot of guys on various forums recommended a .054 gap. So, this is what I (carefully) gapped my Champion...
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    The 5.4L 3-valve "mileage vs symptoms" thread!

    Ok, so everyone on the internet is crapping on the 5.4L as a ticking time bomb due to cam phasers, rocker arms and timing chain tensioners. Let's do a little survey of what problems we've actually had, including model year and at what mileage. I'll go first : Year : 2014 Mileage ...
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    5.4L cam phasers lockout kit

    Ok, so I've been reading a little about these "cam phaser lockout kits" available for the VVT cam phasers on our 5.4L 3-valves... It requires you to do the following procedure, plus to install (flash) a special tune on your Expedition / F-150 in order to prevent the truck from going into "limp...
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    Have you hugged your Expedition today?

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    Expedition SSV : rear door panels delete package

    Since I bought this thing in August, I was wondering what's behind those "deleted" rear door panels. Both my rear windows won't open with the driver's control switch, so I assume the electric rear windows are either blocked off, disconnected or not equipped with motors? Also, passengers in the...
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    Help identify tire date code

    Ok, so I just drove back an hour from a farmer I visited - the guy's "brother" posted 4 mags and tires for sale on Kijiji, which he claimed to be from a 2014 "more or less" F-150. Asking price was about $200 USD. Not bad at all, plus I'm no expert at mag generations and the style looked good...
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    Collapsed radiator hose... cheap fix!

    Ok, so yesterday I popped the hood on my truck (which was parked with a fully warm engine a few days ago) and noticed that the upper radiator hose looked squished, almost flat. Sort of like this : After some reading into it, it turns out that a bad radiator cap doesn't allow for coolant from...
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    Front differential fluid change + fill plug upgrade

    So, I decided to do the front diff service today and change the original front diff fluid that's in there before winter (with 132,000 miles). As most of you know, there's no drain plug on the front diff (as opposed to the rear diff, which has one) and the only good method to do this without...
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    Questions about the 3rd generation's dash tray

    So, my SSV has this pretty neat "dash tray" where you can put your wallet, change, etc. It's pretty handy, but other Fords of that era have them too and they come with rubber inserts that go over the hard plastic tray, to keep stuff from sliding around. As an example, a 2013 Explorer we have at...
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    Is all the "fuel saving" tech really worth it in the long run?

    Well ladies and gents, this is not a question per se, but rather a thought experiment: with all the computer modules cars & trucks have these days on internal combustion engines (some Mercedes have over 100!), is it really "worth it" in terms of long-term fuel savings vs. long term ownership...
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    Dome lights will not turn on, but work OK with dimmer switch (?)

    A week ago I decided to replace all my remaining dome light bulbs with LEDs, so I bought the highest-rated and canbus safe LEDs on Amazon (Auxito brand). When I went to replace, I had a problem with one of the rear passenger lights, as for some reason I wasn't able to pull the old bulb out, but...
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    Bleeding brakes before changing brake pads?

    So, I have been binge watching FordTechMakuloco on YT and came across a video where he recommends bleeding the brake caliper before compressing the piston on "every car, every model year" when doing brake pads. Apparently the concern is that the ABS hydraulic control unit my get damaged if you...
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    Prestone radiator complete care... WTF???

    So, about 10 years ago I bought some "water pump treatment" in a small yellow bottle made by Prestone. The consistency of it was like normal antifreeze - very liquid and greasy. It actually quieted water pump bearings on my old Ford truck and extended its' lifetime by a few good years. It was a...
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    Sudden coolant leak from rear of engine

    I hate my luck! I just came home from work (using my other car) and noticed a puddle under the engine of the Expedition that wasn't there a few days ago. I parked it there after a long drive yesterday evening. I went under the truck and could see droplets of coolant all over the cross members...
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    Motorcraft Platinum spark plugs after 132,000 miles

    Well, I just finished one of the top two "urgent" maintenance items on my SSV : rebuilt the original alternator and installed 8 new Champion Iridium 9406 (which I gapped to the 0.054 spec) I pulled the Motorcraft Platinums out of the Triton, which I assume were the originals. The plugs came...
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    What is your average MPG?

    Hello, I was just wondering what is everyone's average MPG. Please post the model year, engine, mileage, as well as any mods or recent maintenance you've done to improve your MPG, or what mods/maintenance you intend to do to improve it. Here's mine : Model : 2014 Expedition SSV Engine ...
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    Is there a cylinder deactivation feature on the 5.4L V8?

    Hi, I was just wondering, do 3rd generation Expeditions 5.4L's have "cylinder deactivation", like the V8 GM's and Dodges do? If so, is there a way to deactivate this EPA-friendly feature permanently? (for longer engine life) Thanks!
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    Overhead console wiring question (Expedition SSV)

    Hello, So, my new (to me) 2014 Expedition SSV has a big gaping hole in the ceiling from where the cop overhead console used to be. Unfortunately, they yanked it all out when the sold the truck... bummer! I already took care of the same situation with the center console (see my other thread)...
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    Center console install in a 2014 Expedition SSV (warning : pic heavy!)

    So, one thing that bothered me about my SSV is that they had removed the metal cop center console (which included arm rests) and there was nowhere to rest my right arm, not to even mention the very limited amount of storage in the truck... something was definitely amiss! As such, I decided to...
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    F-150 front seats in an Expedition?

    Hello, I was wondering if the front seats from an F-150 would fit a 2014 Expedition SSV and if so, from what years? I'm thinking of calling a bunch of scrap yards in my area and asking if they have leather seats from an F150 (most common) or an Expedition (probably not, lol), but would need to...
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    How to fix your stock radio (dead LED display)

    When I bought my 2014 a few weeks ago, the radio was dead and the dealership told me to "go get one for $50 at a scrap yard", because they were already giving a good deal on the truck... but who wants a scrap yard radio that might have the same issue by next month, anyway? So, I watched some...
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    Driver's power door lock intermittent problem

    Hello, Since buying my 2014 a few weeks ago, I've noticed that the door lock on the driver's side is not working right. My first instinct was the actuator, so I bought one at Rockauto. When I went to install it though, I noticed a weird pattern: the old actuator would work 100% of the time when...
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    New member, 2014 Expedition SSV

    Hi, I'm a new member from Canada and a proud owner of a white 2014 Expedition SSV. It's an ex-police truck with about 130,000 miles on it. Trucks looks, drives, shifts and sounds good. No cam phaser knock or timing rattle that I can hear, but I switched it to a diet of 5W30 synthetic anyway...

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