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  1. Elvisinflorida

    TPMS strategy when replacing 7-year-old tires.

    The tire shop tells me that the TPMS in my 2004 Xpy cannot take battery replacement like those found in later years. So they are recommending replacing the TPMS along with the tires. I don't know If the TPMS is original or replaced. I do know that the Sears Guardian tires are dated Dec 2015. I...
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    2004 Eddie Bauer radio dies when temperature goes below 60F.

    Here in Central Florida when the temperature dips below 60F the radio dies including all displays such as the clock which stops. When it warms back up it all comes on and the clock starts up again as though just energized, the time being incorrect. I haven't started checking anything yet. Any...
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    How do I determine if my 2004 5.4L 2V has the HD tow package?

    It has the factory seven pin plug at the hitch.
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    Motorcraft or Akebono ceramic pads?

    I'm switching over to ceramic pads all the way around. Some say to use Akebono and others recommend Motorcraft. 2004 EB Expedition. Recommendations?
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    5W-20 Ford recommended oil

    My 2004 EB Expedition with 5.4L 2 valve @83K mi.has the recommendation from Ford of 5W-20. I've heard from a number of sources that for here in Florida it would be better to kick up the second number to 30 or 40. They say that 20 is not heavy enough. Is there anything definitive on this?
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    Fuse size and location for center console front top 12 volt outlet, ie cigar lighter.

    A faulty phone charger just blew the fuse on my 12 volt outlet at the top front of the console, ie cigar lighter. The 12 volt outlet on the passenger side of the console still works. Any information on the size and location of the fuse would be appreciated. 2004 Eddie Bauer Expedition.
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    Oil change volume for a 2004 5.4L 2V?

    I'm going to have my trusted mechanic perform a lube, and oil and filter change. I will be providing the oil and filter. Will the standard 5qt container of engine oil be enough or do I need to get an extra one qt to fill to the proper mark?
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    Can't find Motorcraft MERCON ATF for power steering

    Ford part number XT-2-QDX, Mercon (not Mercon V) is specified on page 334 of my 2004 Expedition Owner's Guide for the Power Steering fluid. MERCON V is specified for the transmision. On page 335 in bold print: "MERCON and MERCON V type fluids are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON AND...
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    Leaking .

    I posted this in the wrong forum. Please remove the post
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