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    Trying to figure it out

    A voltage drop test is a great troubleshooting tool for those who are fluent in electrical theory. I have found that keeping it simple avoids confusion when trying to advise others. Rather than getting into series, parallel, voltage vs. current, and ohms law I thought it would be good to just...
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    Fan Clutch issue

    That looks pretty lazy to me. You should hear it roar if you stab the throttle. Looking slow and having hi a/c pressure point to the same issue, a clutch that's not engaging. Looking at rock auto I agree with #twodollars, it's electric so either a pcm or fan controller is supposed to be sending...
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    Fan Clutch issue

    I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that fan clutches are widely misunderstood. It would be easy to direct bolt a fan to a pulley. Think flex-fans, spacers.... It would move a ton of air but it would use a good bit of power all the time, even when not needed. The fan clutch is a mechanical...
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    Trying to figure it out

    Get to a wire that is supposed to go to ground. Run a jumper wire from there to ground and check for any change in symptoms with the new good ground. If you ground something that's already grounded you won't see a change in symptoms. You'll need a wiring diagram to help find which wires should...
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    Mileage and switch to 5W30

    I have a fresh 5.4 3v that a reputable local engine shop rebuilt. For their break-in they specified 15-40 Rotella. They also want no synthetic oil until 10k miles. If your concern is that going from 5-20 to 5-30 on a fresh motor will harm anything, it won't. It will likely help. Just use good...
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    Looking for Forscan help Ft. Smith AR

    Good morning, I need keys made for my 2012 EL. Right now I only have one mykey. I know that I can buy the adapter and key and do it myself, but the Bluetooth on my laptop is out and I basically need to buy another laptop to utilize the adapter. My local ford dealer is basically useless but...
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    Returning member - need affirmation and encouragement

    General consensus is to run good oil and filters, run 5-30 instead of 5-20, and keep the oil changes up, and you'll probably be fine.
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    2012 Expedition EL Limited 4x4

    Looking to trade my 12 EL for a truck. This thing is way too nice for my needs. Freshly rebuilt motor with just over 1,000 miles now, no expense spared on rebuild. Mechanically it's 10/10, interior 9/10, body 8/10. Rust free. Ready to drive anywhere. I need a crew cab, 4x4 truck with no major...
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    Previous owner installed LPG conversion. How to revert to stock?

    When you discharge an aerosol can the can gets cold. When an lpg/propane regulator uses liquid fuel, the regulator will get cold as the liquid fuel flashes off to vapor. Because of this there are usually coolant lines running to the regulator so it doesn't freeze. Without seeing your setup, it's...
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    Tail Light Woes

    Just checking to see if you made any progress on this?
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    Trailer turn lamp faults but no trailer connected

    I'm not impressed by the quality of that installation. For the LED's to be a factor they would have to be grounded. It's possible that the plug has some internal connections to make that happen. If any of the LED's light up without a trailer connected then it's absolutely a suspect. Turn on...
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    Blower motor module recall - Charged $500 for resistor replacement as well

    I'm still stuck on someone allegedly getting shocked by 12v DC..... I would offer a cash reward to anyone who could duplicate that. Also, anytime someone says "there is nothing else they can do" they usually mean they don't want any of the duty or responsibility to the customer, just the profits...
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    Tail Light Woes

    Good point. No matter the cause, you're either not getting good power or good ground on the back. Could check with a test light or meter at the sockets for voltage. Can jump the ground wire to a known good ground and see if that helps. .
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    Dog slobber.......

    The dog loves to ride, head out of the window and barking across town. And slobbering. Even on a fresh paste wax, the slobber just stays there. Wash it, wax it, scrub it, it never really goes away completely. Exterior glass and paint, interior trim get worst of it. Any preventive or corrective...
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    King Ranch - 2020 Exped! How do I get the little extra.

    Anything can be done if your checkbook allows it. That being said, I'm not sure there's a worse candidate to make light and fast than an expedition.
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    2016 XLT - No Transmission cooler before road trip in 100* heat

    While I can't say I've personally seen it on a 2016, I believe all automatic transmissions have coolers. Perhaps not a secondary or external cooler, but it should at least have a couple of lines running into the tank of the radiator for a primary cooler. Your transmission fluid will start...
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    Tail Light Woes

    I would look for a connector that carries the brake/turn signal to the rear lighting harness, probably along the frame rail. See if you're getting anything there and you can at least isolate it to before or after that connection. Could be a ground issue they have in common also. Using the...
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    I think I am done with the exterior changes.

    IYAOYAS!
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    P2097 code mystery

    P2097 is rich on bank 1. P0302 is a misfire on cylinder 2. My first check would be to look for bad coil or stuck injector on cylinder 2.
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    Going to check out a 2014. What should I look for?

    Listen to a cold start on the motor. Verify oil pressure with a gauge, factory gauge is just an idiot light. If it's at or over 150k miles, timing replacement is a strong possibility. Negotiate accordingly. Verify that blend doors are functioning. Make sure it's not running 50 weight oil to...
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    Squeaking/whistling coming from driver side

    IWE could be a suspect also, assuming you have 4x4.
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    Glitter in oil

    X2 for Blackstone. They can help you figure out where it's coming from.
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    Rear arm rest spins

    Unzip the cover from the armrest, pull the outer edge forward to reach the bolt underneath. Inside can't be pulled off until bolt is pulled. Remove the bolt and armrest. There should be a metal pin on the seat frame that rides in a plastic groove of the armrest. Inspect the parts, you may just...
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    When should head gaskets be serviced?

    Head gaskets don't need replacement unless they're bad. At your mileage and while manifold is off, I would pull valve covers and inspect roller followers and lash adjusters, solenoid screens, and timing components. If you wanted to freshen anything up the valve timing components and oil pump...
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    Great IWE write up

    Found this on another forum, great overview of the IWE and troubleshooting the system. https://www.blueovaltrucks.com/tech-articles/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-the-iwe-system-and-then-some/

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