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    clicking/clunking in AWD

    approx 200k, all original, so i am sure something is due for replacement. the noise has been there for the last 50k tho, hasnt changed much and i dont use 4A (awd) much more than a few times a year so it hasnt been a priority to assess.
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    clicking/clunking in AWD

    noise is notice able driving straight, doesnt change with turning, so i doubt my CV's are to blame. and i have not checked to see if it makes the same noise in 4 hi or 4 lo, I am only referring to 4A (awd) also doesnt matter if it is dry or ice or snow, sound is still there
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    clicking/clunking in AWD

    there is a click/clunk noise coming from the front, only when AWD is on. Goes away in 2wd, so i know it is either differential, driveline or CV joint related. It is most noticeable when decelerating, but there is a faint click when cruising or accelerating as well. Frequency seems to be...
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    09 3v power loss "cured" with 5w40

    following
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    random "parking brake engaged" warning (FIXED- 10 cent part)

    So the expy doesnt get driven much anymore other than towing boat/camper. About a year ago i noticed the headlights on while it was sitting in the driveway, switch was on auto, but it was daytime, car was off/locked. Opened the door and turned it to off and lights shut off. I didnt think...
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    auto lights staying on and random parking brake

    So our expedition doesnt get driven much anymore, mainly for family trips, or hauling boat or trailer. So it will go from 1k mile trips, pulling boat 50 miles and sitting for 2-3 weeks. A while back (6 months or so) i noticed the lights on randomly. The headlight switch was on auto. turning...
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    Spark Plug Replacement on 2011 5.4 Triton V8

    mid 2008 is when it was sorted, mine is a 2008 and had the updated plugs
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    2014 Limited 5.4 3 V Plugs question

    2007-2008 was the end of the breaking plugs... easy to check, new plugs have COP with brown boots, old had black boots.
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    gutless towing?

    minor update... should have caught this sooner but since the expy is only driven on long trips and summer boat towing, it hasnt been driven much. Just went on a 600mi (roundtrip) hwy trip... averaged 15mpg!!!, obviously cold weather plays a role, but i knew something was off, also noticed...
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    gutless towing?

    yeah, i was worried about that on the hill, its a couple mile stretch at grade, so i kept an eye on temp, i was surprised there was no change.
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    gutless towing?

    oh i totally understand that... it just feels like the high rpms (4.5-5k) have same power as at 3k. downshift wouldnt bother me if it felt like it was making power.
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    gutless towing?

    yes, 3 years ago when we first got the trailer, got 10mpg on a 300mi trip, mostly flat highway, towing without a an equalizer, so the ass end was overloaded for sure. then the next two years, same trip, got 8mpg, and then almost 6-7mpg. wind was not a factor. i do question the cat, as it...
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    gutless towing?

    great idea thank you... i have one, even have a thermal camera, not sure why i overlooked that. ill check next time i run it.
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    gutless towing?

    2008 expy. I recently updated all timing components, rollers and cams included. Melling 360hv oil pump as well. On regular trips, fuel economy and power seem back where they were before, but towing a travel trailer or boat, the top end seems lacking. On flat highway, it feels like it pulls...
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    Proper fuel pressure specs? 08 5.4L

    measured mine, idle is it 70PSI, lowest it dropped while driving is 65PSI ... i am assuming that is normal
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