joethefordguy
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I'm looking at a 2004 Expedition XLT 4x4 with the SSV (police package), with 96,000 miles. Looks to be in Excellent shape. No rust (Texas truck). some concerns:
· Front rotors replaced at 29K miles in 2006, at a Ford dealership. that's too soon. Carfax reports multiple instances of brake adjustments, cleaning, etc. is this a problem with this truck?
· Transmission fluid changed at 65K miles in 2011, at a Ford dealership.
· Rear Differential fluid changed at 80K miles, in 2014, at a Ford dealership.
· Brake fluid changed at 87K, in 2015, not at a Ford dealership.
· Ignition coils replaced at 87K, in 2015, not at a Ford dealership.
all of the above seem to me to be ahead of standard maintenance intervals, but I haven't read about these as problem with this truck. Any comments would be appreciated.
· Spark plugs were replaced in 2015 at 87K miles, not at a Ford dealership. Apparently, this is a 2V, so this should not be an issue.
I've read all 6 pages, and I am taking it to my mechanic on Monday. Just trying to be thorough, so any input would be appreciated. I'm being extra careful because I once bought a "great deal" F150 with the mazda 5 speed manual transmission, because I didn't do enough research. I'm not making that mistake again.
Questions:
does this one have a center differential?
are there any issues with the electronic 4x4 switch?
thanks for your time.
jg
EDIT: this truck was owned by a fire department.
Does anyone have any experience with the "J mod" on this 4R70W transmission?
Where could I buy the FX4 components, especially the skid plates?
· Front rotors replaced at 29K miles in 2006, at a Ford dealership. that's too soon. Carfax reports multiple instances of brake adjustments, cleaning, etc. is this a problem with this truck?
· Transmission fluid changed at 65K miles in 2011, at a Ford dealership.
· Rear Differential fluid changed at 80K miles, in 2014, at a Ford dealership.
· Brake fluid changed at 87K, in 2015, not at a Ford dealership.
· Ignition coils replaced at 87K, in 2015, not at a Ford dealership.
all of the above seem to me to be ahead of standard maintenance intervals, but I haven't read about these as problem with this truck. Any comments would be appreciated.
· Spark plugs were replaced in 2015 at 87K miles, not at a Ford dealership. Apparently, this is a 2V, so this should not be an issue.
I've read all 6 pages, and I am taking it to my mechanic on Monday. Just trying to be thorough, so any input would be appreciated. I'm being extra careful because I once bought a "great deal" F150 with the mazda 5 speed manual transmission, because I didn't do enough research. I'm not making that mistake again.
Questions:
does this one have a center differential?
are there any issues with the electronic 4x4 switch?
thanks for your time.
jg
EDIT: this truck was owned by a fire department.
Does anyone have any experience with the "J mod" on this 4R70W transmission?
Where could I buy the FX4 components, especially the skid plates?
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