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    Battery dying while driving

    Woah! 4.2 Amps draw, is that with the engine running or off??? If the engine is off 4.2A is a pretty hefty draw. That's definitely not any kind of single dome light, clock, stereo, etc. Do you have any aftermarket accessories installed that may be drawing that? CB Radio, aftermarket stereo amp...
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    Expy died with no warning and then revived itself. Thoughts?

    All great replies: 99WhiteC5Coupe - just cleaned and lubed about 2k ago at last oil change. Didn't know about the oil pressure switch, you could be on to something. Going to research that one, any help on where it is and how to test it? FastCar: my thoughts also. One of the 278 electrical engine...
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    Expy died with no warning and then revived itself. Thoughts?

    Hi all, Yesterday on my way to a job site, after a 45 min drive, 20 of it in stop and go traffic, I just got off the highway and started up a slight incline when the Expy shut down. No power, revs to 0, Red Check Gauge light came on, Oil Pressure was at Zero (!), still had electrical power...
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    What to look for when buying a gen 2 expy

    if the buyer chooses to purchase a rotted out POS that might drop the rear end out at the first hard speed bump it hits thats between them and their state laws, or lack thereof. I'm just pointing out the fact that if you are planning the purchase of an older model Expy that there is a possible...
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    What to look for when buying a gen 2 expy

    Of all the things mentioned here the #1 issue you MUST look for is: RUST I'm not talking about surface rust or the little bits of flakiness here and there and especially not the rocker panels which we all know will probably be either completely rotted away or just a paint shell. I'm talking...
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    Bar's Leaks to mend a 5.4L crossover coolant leak at intake-head joint?

    I've used Bars on a very worn (310k miles) Dodge 3.8l V6 that had a slight head leak. Oil in the coolant and seepage. It helped some and didn't wreck the engine but I know I'm on borrowed time. I will limp it along until it finally lets go but it's an occasional use vehicle and not a daily...
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    5.4l Coolant Manifold crossover leak

    Hi Mako, yup, nearly the exact same experience I had. If you are lucky, it could just be the rubber gasket that failed. Pulling the manifold is a pretty big job but doable if you are a DIY kind of guy. Not sure why Ford chose to make a connection that is prone to fail (heat cycling plastic to...
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    5.4 vs 4.6.. thoughts and impressions

    Not to beat this dead horse too bad... :) I see this issue come up often, and now that I have owned and daily driven both I have a few thoughts on this for those considering a 4.6 or 5.4 2V Triton. Power: 5.4 wins hands down. I noticed the difference immediately when test driving the 4.6 Expy...
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    5.4l Coolant Manifold crossover leak

    I know this is a thread res but just an update. Unfortunately I let this truck go. I was going to do a write-up but given all the issues I had with this truck plus the rusted frame/body mounts that would never pass inspection without thousands $$$ in repair I decided it was not worth the time or...
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    New to me 2004 Expedition maintenance?

    Hello team, I picked up an high mileage (248k) 04 XLT 4WD 4.6L back in August for a real good price. Not in the best shape but the frame, motor, and drivetrain were solid. Have driven it daily to 10k (now 259k), enough to know it's fairly reliable and have decided to hold on to it. I've done...
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    2004 Ford Expedition - Best Recommendations to improve night time driving

    I agree with others regarding plastic lens glazing. If your lenses are even slightly yellowed or glazed over it can greatly affect your beam pattern and brightness. Polish or replace glazed lenses and leave them stock. Even driving on pitch black rural roads with deer, downed trees, and other...
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    5.4l Coolant Manifold crossover leak

    It's been a while but just now getting back into fixing the Expy. The top end is literally completely apart and I'm assembling the parts I need to get it back on the road. Trying to source the intake, has anyone ever tried this brand? ATP brand intake I know, I know, OEM is the best bet but...
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    5.4 3V Engine Timing Chain Replacement walkthrough video

    To my understanding, Expeditions had the 5.4L 2 valve V8 until late May of 2004. After that they used the 3V 5.4L V8, hence the confusion. Ford swapped engines in the middle of a production year. If you have an 05 then you have the 3 valve version.
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    5.4l Coolant Manifold crossover leak

    Tech Note about Valve Covers: Despite the intake manifold and all the lines and Tubes being out of the way, there were still some gotchas that are worth noting. Driver side: this was the easiest side but I still had to remove the bracket that holds the power steering fluid reservoir. I also...
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    5.4l Coolant Manifold crossover leak

    Cleaned up the engine (mostly) and pulled the valve covers this weekend (pics to follow). Far easier without everything in the way! The cams and everything in there look pretty good. The passenger side has more color than I would really like but not sure how I could clean that other than a wipe...
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    5.4l Coolant Manifold crossover leak

    Was able to pull the plugs today, that was a lot easier with everything out of the way. BUT I made a truly horrific discovery. See the pic.. warning! If you are squeamish you may want to scroll past it... NOOOOOOOOO! Oh the horror! The humanity! Why God, whyyyy??? Really though, why? The OEM...
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    5.4l Coolant Manifold crossover leak

    Here's the plan now: 1 - Clean, clean, clean... clear all the debris and gunk the best I can from the top of the engine and components. Clean the mating surfaces and somehow clean the head intake ports of carbon buildup. 2 - Inspect and clean the coils. Replace any boots and springs that need...
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    5.4l Coolant Manifold crossover leak

    UPDATE: Finally found a day to dig into this job. Sure enough the intake manifold was the culprit. Pics tell the story: You can see where the plastic degraded leading to the failure of the gasket. Leaving this mess behind: At least now I know where all my coolant and oil was going! Any...
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    5.4l Coolant Manifold crossover leak

    Thanks for the advice, especially on the connectors. I already had one break the retaining clip replacing a coil. They get so brittle. Yeah I am planning on a few other things while it's all opened up. I have a leaky valve cover on the pax side that will get done and the plugs. I just replaced...
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    5.4l Coolant Manifold crossover leak

    The other day I was headed to work and the ol expy started to hesitate a bit at highway speeds. Didn't think much of it, I was low on gas so maybe some bad gas or something. On the way home I put in a few bucks but the problem got worse, no time to work on it so let it go. Next day I took it to...
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    5.4 3V Engine Timing Chain Replacement walkthrough video

    I found a used Expedition that needs a timing chain replacement. Having replaced chains and belts on 4 cylinder engines before, I began to dig around to see what I could be getting myself into on this vehicle, should I buy it. Ran across this entire video series on replacing a timing chain for...
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    Buy this 07 Expy with a bad timing chain?

    ... Fixed ... Yup walking.. that's exactly what i wanted to know. I had no idea how much a timing chain job was for an Expy. Another thing is that I also don't know if it's an interference engine, you know, where a broken timing chain = bent valves. $2500 no way. $800 if I do the job myself? No...
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    Rocker Panels

    I know this is kind of a thread res but ArcticForest - That looks great. Did you do all that work with a rattlecan and body filler? Any welding? What rockers did you use? Is there a write up you followed? Soo many questions!
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    Buy this 07 Expy with a bad timing chain?

    Sorry, 175k miles.
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    Buy this 07 Expy with a bad timing chain?

    Agreed. I asked him why he didn't just get it fixed and he said they didn't want to put anymore money into a vehicle they didn't need. I am considering offering to pay to get it fixed. After that, if it's good and I can test drive it that I buy it at $400 off his asking price. If not he will...

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