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  1. Ristin

    Accessory mode on even with ignition in locked position and key removed.

    2000 Eddie Bauer Expy, 5.4l 4x4 with 153,000 miles. I've owned this truck since 2015 and it has always had a parasitic electrical draw that will drain the battery if the truck sits for more than 3 weeks. I work out of town on a rotational schedule so the Expy does sit for 3-4 weeks at a time...
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    Side rear view mirror mounting compatibility between 2000 and 2003 Expys

    Wondering if the side view mirrors mounts are the same between a 2000 Expy and 2003 Expy. I bought Trail Ridge towing mirrors for my 2000 picking the ones that had the same options as my OEM mirrors. However I forgot I also have memory mirrors and there is no Trail Ridge option for that on the...
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    Accutach Oil pressure gauge install

    Intermittently my OEM gauge won't show a pressure indication on cold start. First time it happened I freaked out a bit but quickly discovered the issue was electrical and not mechanical. I didn't want an aftermarket gauge but I did want a fully functional oil pressure gauge. On my 1993 F-350...
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    Intermittent no crank when very cold. Good battery

    2000 Expy 5.4 Eddie Bauer 144,000 miles Over the past 7 years of owning this truck very very occasionally when the air temps drop below 20* the starter will not crank. I have a good battery and the connections are good. When I turn the key to the start position, I hear a relay click. Can't tell...
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    Added a Battery Tender

    I have a parasitic drain that I have been unable to track down mostly because I haven't put any real effort into looking for it. If the Expy is driven regularly or at least every 2 weeks or so the drain isn't an issue. Let the Expy sit for 3 weeks though and totally dead battery. I work out of...
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    EATC Bulbs out again, replaced with LED

    Another bulb burned out in my EATC so this time I went LED. I have the style where the bulbs are soldered to the PC board. Ordered these from Amazon with no idea how they would look against the incandescent bulbs lighting everything else. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. Partsam...
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    Can I JB Weld this

    Does this piece need to be removable? The plastic where the screws are broke on both sides. I'm thinking of gluing it back in.
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    Another leaking sunroof thread

    The drivers side track broke on my sunroof so the rear corner won’t close completely. I’m not going to repair it until the weather gets nicer which is several months away. What is the best options for sealing it that won’t be a huge hassle to clean off come spring. I’m thinking either clear...
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    Heavy duty rear springs?

    2000 EB 5.4 with tow pkg 130,000 miles. New shocks, new load range E tires blown up to 70lbs I think my Expy sits a little low in the back and its very bouncy with a trailer attached. The ride improved with new shocks and the load range E tires but I'd like the rear suspension to be firmer...
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    Instrument cluster lights not working, blowing fuses

    Driving home last night and cluster lights went out. Found fuse 18, instrument illumination (dimmer switch power), was blown. Installed new fuse and it immediately blew. There are no after market add ons nor have I had the dash apart. Any ideas where to start trouble shooting? 2000 Expy 4x4...
  11. Ristin

    Autolite APP103 or XP103?

    Finally got brave enough to change the spark plugs. After pulling the first one, I realized I bought Autolite AP103's and not APP103's. :( On Rockauto's site I see Autolite XP103's, an Iridium version. The advertising hype indicates they are better in every way over platinum and double platinum...
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    Question about diagnostics codes

    My Expy throws codes often enough that I bought a wi-fi OBD-II scanner and DashCommander so I can read and reset. I think my battery is going bad and the low voltage during startup causes the random codes, that and I don't drive the Expy often. But my question isn't about the individual codes so...
  13. Ristin

    "Tink" noise from rear end when engaged transmission

    When I shift to reverse or drive I'm getting a TINK noise from the rear end. Sounds like a piece of gravel flew up and hit the driveshaft or someone tapped the driveshaft with a hammer. My first thought was u-joint but they seem tight. However I believe they are original, so non-greasable, 16...
  14. Ristin

    parking brake light switch

    Any tips on replacing the switch? I think the shop manual assumes a higher level of knowledge about Ford products than I possess and leaves out a lot of detail. I fought with it for about 3 hours and couldn't get the parking brake assembly out. Doesn't look like I can get to the switch without...
  15. Ristin

    Changing headlight housings

    Old housings were yellowing and look dated. They don't look as bad in these pictures as they do in person. In this picture the light seems bright but it's not. Night driving is not fun. Open the hood and look for these tabs They pull up about an inch to release the alignment...
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    throttle getting stuck on something?

    Before I start tearing into things.....Has anyone run into this? This started happening about a month ago. After the Expy has sat for a while, (overnight) upon initial acceleration after start up, the throttle pedal acts like some part of the mechanism is getting caught on something. I have to...
  17. Ristin

    Power window off the track?

    Driver side window has made a creaky sound as long as I've owned the truck. Yesterday I rolled down the window with no problem but when I tried to roll back up, only the back part went up. The front stayed down. Had to pull front part up while pressing up button for rear of window. Got it mostly...
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    Replacement head liner?

    Are they available after market? Mine is messed up beyond recovering. I think a previous owner either hauled items that were to tall and just shoved them in or had kids that kicked the crap out of the liner. The area where the vents are mounted is broken up and doesn't maintain its shape. A...
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    First towing trip

    2000 EB 4x4 5.4l with towing pkg & 3.31 gear ratio. Towing 27.5' travel trailer. Empty weight 4640, trip weight guesstimating 6000lbs Overall I was impressed with the Expys ability to tow. We pulled some serious grades and I was amazed we could maintain hwy speeds on all but the steepest...
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    New hub bearing failed in less than 500 miles

    While changing the passenger side half shaft I discovered the hub bearing was going out. Replaced with a new unit from Autozone and all seemed ok until I took the Expy in for an alignment today with less than 500 miles on the new bearing. Shop called and said passenger side wheel bearing was bad...
  21. Ristin

    Replacing Front Brake pads & rotors

    I'm at it again. Today's project was front brake pads, rotors and a caliper. Remember, safety first. Chock your wheels, use jack stands, eye protection, hand protection and if you're not sure what your doing, STOP! Also, do not use compressed air to blow off brake components. Airborne brake dust...
  22. Ristin

    What size & type is half shaft nut

    Nevermind. I figured it out
  23. Ristin

    Replacing rear brakes & rotors

    I'm not a mechanic, just a guy who can't afford to pay other people to do this stuff. This is a fairly straight forward job and took me about two hours and that includes standing in the garage procrastinating, getting tools and finally cleaning up afterwards. This was a simple pads & rotor...
  24. Ristin

    Electrical drain killing battery

    2000 EB Expy 4x4 Battery goes dead after sitting for a couple weeks. I don't see anything obvious all though the hood light might be a suspect. Are there any known electrical drains I should be looking for? Thanks
  25. Ristin

    Replace sun roof drain tube?

    2000 EB Expy Front passenger side drain tube is completely crushed where it goes down the A-pillar. Need to replace but need advice on how to get the old one out. Thanks

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