Automatic Running Boards

[bloodhound]

I have a 07 Expedition and I am also looking to switch to power running boards. It looks like all that is needed is the module in the b-pillar and wiring harness for each side then turn the feature on. You might need ForScan. I am willing to trade someone my static running boards for their power ones.

Bring 'em on up to Massachusetts.

 

[JimmyM]

Not sure about swapping boards out but have power boards on my '09 and leave them off unless have passengers. Think it would be good to have a mini mud flap to keep the motor and arms clean.

That's exactly why I put mud flaps on mine. I figure it's only a matter of time.

 

[kenburnap53]

Mine stopped working last year. Bought new motors with brackets off eBay for like $500. Took maybe an hour to swap and now they are perfect again. 2012 el limited

 

[07Tjherr]

Bring 'em on up to Massachusetts.

I would but I am waiting to put in a transmission and it is a bit of a ride from Georgia.

 

[wk99]

Purchased my 2012 EL Limited brand new and has 178k miles on it. I haven't had any issues with the automatic running boards. I spray it down with WD-40 every so often to keep the joints from ceasing up. I occasionally see people riding around with one or both fully extended and think, dang if they only watch a Youtube video they can fix it by spraying some PB blaster on it..lol. No way would I go to the dealership and let me charge me an arm and leg for a simple fix. Heck, I just recently did my own timing job successfully and it was the first time going into an engine..

 

[bloodhound]

Purchased my 2012 EL Limited brand new and has 178k miles on it. I haven't had any issues with the automatic running boards. I spray it down with WD-40 every so often to keep the joints from ceasing up. I occasionally see people riding around with one or both fully extended and think, dang if they only watch a Youtube video they can fix it by spraying some PB blaster on it..lol. No way would I go to the dealership and let me charge me an arm and leg for a simple fix. Heck, I just recently did my own timing job successfully and it was the first time going into an engine..

I've been using this stuff, it is a really good deep penetrating lubricant (hence the name).

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[2013Tuxedo]

That's exactly why I put mud flaps on mine. I figure it's only a matter of time.

Can you link to what you put on? I'm seeing a lot of flaps that say they won't work with power running boards.

 

[2013Tuxedo]

Purchased my 2012 EL Limited brand new and has 178k miles on it. I haven't had any issues with the automatic running boards. I spray it down with WD-40 every so often to keep the joints from ceasing up. I occasionally see people riding around with one or both fully extended and think, dang if they only watch a Youtube video they can fix it by spraying some PB blaster on it..lol. No way would I go to the dealership and let me charge me an arm and leg for a simple fix. Heck, I just recently did my own timing job successfully and it was the first time going into an engine..

If they are really bad it's a lot more involved than penetrating fluid, mine are currently off and torn down and getting a full lubrication. Currently deciding between doing the self-tapper mod or fitting a grease Zerk.

 

[Huggyb1972]

You can buy parts to repair them if they need it. I found a set off a short wheel base limited and put on my Eddie EL. The wiring I have no idea factory wise. You could probably find or build a control for them pretty easy.