Recent content by BigOleFordFan
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Load Range E tire pressure
But the thing is that the mfgr's recommended pressures are assuming that, among other things, A) The vehicle is running the specified diameter, width, height & type of tires AND rims B) That the suspension & drive train contains factory-spec'd parts (shocks, springs, differentials etc) and...- BigOleFordFan
- Post #12
- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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General Grabber tires on brand new 22 Expy
Well, here has been my experiences over the past 15-20 years: For Pick-ups/Full-sized SUV: Goodyear or Michelin have been the longest lasting, smoothest riding and best value overall For small Trucks/mid-sized SUV: Continental/BF Goodrich have been the longest lasting, smoothest riding and...- BigOleFordFan
- Post #41
- Forum: 4th Gen - 2018 - 2024
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No start
The 1st dealer I took mine to also mentioned the wiggly key thing, so they replaced the cylinder and a "HALO" sensor to fix that part of my problems... I picked it up this morning & all seems ok, at least for now.....- BigOleFordFan
- Post #20
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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2010 Ex P0300 crank no start
Well, having just replaced 4 relays in my 011 EL, which according to my ford tech, any or all of which can cause a no-start condition, with or without cranking...simply because they are all in the same circuit path that goes from the ignition system to the fuel pump and the starter and on to the...- BigOleFordFan
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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Where to get a cargo floor panel
Should work, but carpeted would look better as long as it matches the rest of the vehicle :)- BigOleFordFan
- Post #5
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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No start
Well, now the dealer says they found 3 additional fried relays, and stated that those 3 & the 1st one they found are directly in the circuit path and part of the PATS wiring, so that when any of them fail, it interrupts the power flow to the PCM, which in turn kills the start up sequence and...- BigOleFordFan
- Post #18
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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110k km and no brake replacement
Brakes....pads.... rotors.... what dem iz ? Seriously though, my 011 Expy has about 120K miles on it & when I got it inspected last week, my mechanic said it would need brakes & maybe rotors too.... IN ABOUT 6 months... But as a side note, I drive it exactly like I drive my Shelby GT 350 (or a...- BigOleFordFan
- Post #14
- Forum: 4th Gen - 2018 - 2024
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new tail light
Yea, all 3 of the local dealers quoted me $327-353 EACH for the factory parts, but they would have come with the old style bulbs, which I would have just replaced immediately anyways...- BigOleFordFan
- Post #8
- Forum: 4th Gen - 2018 - 2024
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Replacing 1 tire?
^^THIS^^ And just a side note, but I have noticed some tire shops around me (SW PA) have signs up that say that if they are replacing only 1 or 2 tires, they are required (?) to put the new ones on the back and move the existing back ones to the front for this very reason... Not sure if it's a...- BigOleFordFan
- Post #12
- Forum: General Discussion
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Average MSRP discount for 2024
Yes, NOW is a good time to buy a 24/23 model, cause the dealers MUST make room for the 25's....and getting 5% off is piddly squat on a vehicle like an XLT.....go for 20% for a cash sale, or 15% for a self-arranged financed deal... Don't be afraid to play hardball, cause it's a buyers market...- BigOleFordFan
- Post #4
- Forum: 4th Gen - 2018 - 2024
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new tail light
WOW, them be some overpriced parts for sure.... One of the 1st things I did when I got my 011 Expy about 2 years ago was to replace the aging, yellowed, hazy headlight assemblies and installed LED bulbs into them at the same time, total cost was about $250.... Then I did the same for the...- BigOleFordFan
- Post #6
- Forum: 4th Gen - 2018 - 2024
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My '11 EL
Yep, the 1st thing I did when I got my 011 about 2 years ago was replace those tired-assed, yellowing headlight assemblies with new ones, and installed all LED bulbs in them... But since the rear light fixtures were in good shape, I just replaced the old bulbs with LED's too, and both of them...- BigOleFordFan
- Post #13
- Forum: Under Construction
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No start
Well it seems as though I spoke too soon about my issue being resolved, because it began all over again on 5/9... so back to the dealer again on Monday, and will wait to see what they say this time... And yes, I have tried all the suggestions already mentioned in this thread, so I'm back at...- BigOleFordFan
- Post #17
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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2009 Expedition XL Limited
A) You need to find a new mechanic, cause your current does not appear to be very knowledgeable if he/she jumps straight to the PCM... I'm not saying that your PCM is not at fault, however, the only way to tell is with proper diagnostics being run, which usually will identify the root cause...- BigOleFordFan
- Post #3
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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2010 Limited Transmission Gremlins
How many miles on it ? How much do you have invested in it ? Overall condition ? Do you TRUELY wanna keep it ? Are you in a position to sell it & replace it with a newer or less problematic vehicle ? Once these issues are considered, note that even a remanufactured transmission will run you...- BigOleFordFan
- Post #2
- Forum: Transmission & Drive train
