Questions tagged [expedition]
The Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV built by Ford. Introduced in 1996 for the 1997 model year as a replacement to the Bronco, it was previously slotted above the smaller Explorer. It is Ford's largest and last truck-based, off-road and tow-capable SUV.
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Switching to heavier oil for hot weather
I have a 5.3 Triton 3V that asks for 5W-20 in the manual, but I live in a very hot climate, where the lowest this season is 20~ celsius and the hottest is 45~ celsius. Will switching to 5W-30, 10W-30 ...
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Metallic (ferrous) sludge on 5.4 Triton's VCT solenoid
My 2007 Expedition (5.4 Triton 3V) has timing problems. I replaced camshafts last year. Now a chain guide has broken and caused more damage.
But the most alarming thing is that when I pulled out the ...
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Fuse will not stay in slot
I have a 2001 Ford expedition the Eddie Bauer edition four wheel drive the fuse for my power brakes is really loose and won't stay in the slot
I've been having brake problems and I was it was ...
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All transmission gears shift too fast-- odometer shows 80mph when at 30-35
2000 Ford Expedition 5.4l awd xlt almost 250,000 miles.
Cold streak came in. Used 4wd to run a few close errands no problems. A couple of days later, no coolant in reservoir. Made a short trip to get ...
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raise 2014 expedition power / running boards
Is there anyway I can raise my expedition running boards manually? A fuse blew and there's no electricity going to the board anymore, thanks in advance
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Slight one time rubbing noise in the rear of car
When I start driving my Ford Expedition 2013,I hear a one time slight rubbing/ grinding noise seemingly from the rear when the vehicle reaches 20 km/h. Its not a continuous noise.Please help. ...
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Car not getting electricity
I drive a 2003 Expedition. Last night it wouldn’t start on its own and I had to get my dad to jump it with his F150. It ran completely fine other than the lights being a little dim and flickering, ...
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1998 Ford Expedition: Symptoms of dead battery while jumping
I'm attempting to get my 1998 Ford Expedition 5.4L V8 to start after sitting for a few months.
Initially, the battery was dead, so I put it on my charger for a while. After the battery was charged I ...
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2003 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6 headlights/interior lights failure
I changed my headlights (low/high/parking) to LED, didnt like though thay all worked. Then changed to Xenon HID Halogen, didnt like though they all worked. Change back to regular Halogen & now the ...
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2000 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4, Possible Bad Heater Core?
I recently just flushed my heater core on my 2000 Expedition. I did a full flush, then a reverse, then another flush. Filled heater core with anti-freeze to insure air didn't get trapped in the core. ...
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I have a 2004 Ford Expedition I lowered the passenger window for fresh air and I could not close it now
I need to raise window until I get it to a shop or fix myself.
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How do you find the vehicle manufacture date?
03 Ford Expedition xlt 4wd 5.4L - I have no data plate on driver door! Where would I find another one data plate at? Need a new front driver side brake caliper and part store asked me if I knew the ...
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Changing cv joint on Expedition
When changing cv joint should we replace the seal?
Right now the front diff to the first rubber of cv joint is wet/has diff oil on it.
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Ford Expedition Rear HVAC not turning on
I've turned the selection dial on but the rear HVAC unit isn’t coming on. I've checked to see if everything is connected but it's still not working
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2003 Ford Expedition xlt 4WD. Vents changing positions
When I drive in highway the vents go from the face position to defrost vents and to floor while the selection is on face. Anyone know what this could be from or solutions for it to get fixed
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2001 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer only blows cold and hot air
I have a 2001 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer that o ly blows cold air at 60 and hot at 65 and up. It is almost like the car always thinks it is 61-64 inside.
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Replaced all A/C components - Outlet temperature still subpar
I purchased a 2006 Lincoln Navigator (5.4 Ford, with a separate front and rear A/C system) a couple of years ago and it seemed to be maintained very well, but the A/C was performing poorly in hot ...
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Vehicle wont turn over, thinking its the AC clutch
I have a 2010 Ford Expedition that wont turn over even with a full charge, jump pack, and a jump to a heavy duty 350. Before it went out, there was a constant metal grinding sound, like a broken ...
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looking to buy a 2000 ford expedition with broken ignition. it doesn"t run but running prior. how do i repair it
Thinking of buying at 2000 ford expedition. The keys where lost to this vehicle. they tried to hammer out ignition causing anti theft light to come on. The vehicle does not run. Before this the ...
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Can I remove the valve cover to retrieve the extension with 8mm socket that fell into my engine? [duplicate]
I dropped an extension with a 8 mm socket attached into the plug hole. I started the engine for like five to 10 seconds to see if it blew out. I read that starting the engine was an huge mistake. With ...
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04 Expedition ac compressor locked up and the engine wont start?
04 Expedition w the 5.4 and the ac compressor locked up on me today and, of course the engine wont start. I was wondering if anyone here had this problem and knows the length of the belt needed to ...
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AC not working after disengaging the battery cables for my alarm keep blowing 5 amp fuses
I have a 1998 Ford Expedition. My fob for my alarm system button broke off. One day when trying to get into my vehicle, I could not get in because the button did not work for the alarm and it set off ...
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How long can I drive my truck with the wrong coolant in it?
I put the wrong coolant in my '99 Ford Expedition and I was wondering how long I could drive it before I need to have it flushed and have the correct coolant put in?
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03 ford expedition with a poor idle to start
Please can you tell me what else do I have to check to solve the problem.......because what I have done in my truck haven't helped. It does start the engine but after I try two or three times after ...
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Engine won't rev past 2500 in Park/Neutral
I am just through replacing the catalytic converters on an 06 Ford Expedition with about 151k miles on it. To break in new cats, you must run it at idle for about 5 minutes, then increase the engine ...
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Ford has proper fuel pressure and spark but won't start
My '97 Ford Expedition turns over but won't start. I have replaced the fuel pump and filter with no results. Fuel is hitting the rail at pressure. I checked the spark with a noid light, and it's ...
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1999 Ford Expedition 4x4 5.4 front cracking noise
I've had this problem for several months now. I started hearing this cracking noise when I turned left of right. Only when I've driven the truck a while. I've replaced the boots from both sides and ...
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1999 Ford Expedition 5.4 sparkplug/ignition coil replacement
I got a service engine soon light and and scanned it. It came out to be cylinder 5 misfire. My truck shook a little on idle more when I gassed it. I talked to some mechanics and told me it would be ...
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1997 Ford Expedition Intermittent Hot/Cold Air
I have a 1997 Ford Expedition with a seemingly random Hot/Cold air swapping issue. In the winter, when I turned on the heat, it would randomly alternate between blowing freezing cold air from outside, ...
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What will cause my Ford Expedition not to start?
I have a 1999 Ford Expedition. I was having trouble with it idling and now it won't start. What can cause this problem? Yesterday I was driving and had to double foot it to keep it idling. Every ...
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98 Ford Expedition. Anti theft-ignition problem (car not running)
98 Ford Expedition. The car is flushing the theft lights, and is not starting. I been looking for information about this problem. It sounds that it is related to the PATS system that ford has on those ...
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Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4.6 V8 2003 automatic rpm goes high
When driving, sometimes when I want stop the vehicle, I go to press the brakes, but that time engine rpm goes high, keeping brakes pressed hard, after 5 second engine becomes normal. It goes high when ...
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Why does car rumble/shake with light pressure on accelerator?
Have a 2006 Ford Expedition. I had noticed about 6 months ago that every once in a while it would rumble or shake when I was going 45-55 mph and with my foot only lightly on accelerator. Now it ...
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Ford Expedition knocking and repeated spark plug wire failures
Is this the underlying problem or a symptom of something else?
I have a 1999 Ford Expedition that has a knocking and pinging problem. Two different mechanics have narrowed it down to the ignition ...
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Truck won't crank; no sound from starter relays
I have a 1997 Expedition, which badly needed a tune up: the motor was shaking. I changed the plugs, which stopped the shaking; two days later the truck won't start. The battery is hot and the lights ...
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How to tell if the Control Arm is bad too, or just the ball joint
I have a 1997 Ford Expedition 4WD truck that has a LOT of wiggle on the front left tire. I'm assuming that this is caused by a bad ball joint. Is that a safe assumption to make?
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