Recent content by PaulC

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    Color Poll

    Estate Green
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    Fuel Tank Capacity

    BTW, a 1997-2002 Expedition 2wd with the optional factory towing package also uses the 4x4 30 gallon tank.
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    4x4 indicator light

    You forgot to stop and select Neutral, right? :)
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    Remote Start

    Could still be a quirky IAC. They tend to become more troublesome in cold weather.
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    Antenna Choices

    I have a 1999 Expy. I wouldn't change the antenna. It serves as a nice early warning system if you're trying to crawl into a parking garage that might just be low enough to eat the roof rack.
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    Remote Start

    Won't start or hold idle unless the accelerator is pressed? Goes away for awhile, then pops up again? If so, usually a bad IAC (Idle Air Control) valve.
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    Remote Start

    I don't know. You have $25,000+ worth of truck sitting in the driveway. I would go for a unit from an established company with product support. Also, a good installation is everything when dealing with a remote starter. Barbecued Expy is not a very flavorful meal. I have a remote starter...
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    Life of an Expy

    It's a tank. If you use it like a car and keep ahead of maintenance requirements, it will outlast the payment book.
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    Tranny Shudder

    My 1999 Expy developed a problem at about 38,000 miles in which the engine would occasionally race during the 2-3 upshift. Problem was traced to a component known as a 2-3 valve accumulator spring. Spring and valve were replaced at a cost of $250. Another issue is that these transmissions...
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    Transmission Dipstick

    It should be pretty obvious. If it isn't, look on the passenger side of the engine compartment for the dipstick tube.
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    which trans?

    Dan, The name of the proper trans fluid is inscribed on the transmission dipstick.
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    1999 side mirrors

    If you have an Eddie Bauer with the built-in turn signal indicators, then this is a common problem. Some people have had luck dealing with the manufacturer of the mirror lenses, a company called Muth Mirrors. I believe they have a website.
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    UGH, Wife wrecked the car!

    The only way CARFAX will know that the vehicle was ever damaged is if it was totaled by an insurance company (for financial reasons) subsequently repaired, and a "reconstructed" title is issued for the truck. Otherwise CARFAX has as much chance of knowing it was at a body shop as it would in...
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    A/C & RPM's

    It sounds as if the A/C compressor is cycling off and on during this interval.
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    which 4.6 engine do i have?

    Look at the eighth digit on the vin: W=Romeo, 6=Windsor.
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