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  1. BigOleFordFan

    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...
  2. BigOleFordFan

    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...
  3. BigOleFordFan

    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.....
  4. BigOleFordFan

    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...
  5. BigOleFordFan

    Where to get a cargo floor panel

    Should work, but carpeted would look better as long as it matches the rest of the vehicle :)
  6. BigOleFordFan

    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...
  7. BigOleFordFan

    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...
  8. BigOleFordFan

    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...
  9. BigOleFordFan

    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...
  10. BigOleFordFan

    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...
  11. BigOleFordFan

    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...
  12. BigOleFordFan

    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...
  13. BigOleFordFan

    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...
  14. BigOleFordFan

    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...
  15. BigOleFordFan

    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...
  16. BigOleFordFan

    2009 fix or sell?

    You say you "inherited" the vehicle...so I'm not sure how much $$ you actually have invested in it , but from a purely economic point of view, I would say sell it for whatever you can & put that money towards a newer Expy with lower miles and/or fewer issues.... Why.....simply because after...
  17. BigOleFordFan

    USB C?

    Well, if those ports & their corresponding connections to the computer are anything like those on a home computer, swapping out the physical connectors should be relatively easy, and may or may not work, but that won't get you the added speed & bandwidth that USB-C offers, unless your vehicle...
  18. BigOleFordFan

    The dreaded PATS system on a 2004 Exp

    Well, I've had it with the damned PATS system in my 011 EL... I've made 5 trips to 3 different ford dealers, each of which did the respective diagnostics, replaced the battery & cables, the ignition switch & halo sensor, had new keys cut & programmed, and various relays replaced etc.... some of...
  19. BigOleFordFan

    Curious

    AFAIK, a fob usually describes the thing that has the physical key and the remote combined into a single device, as opposed to having the older version of a metal key as 1 piece and the remote as a separate one... MY 011 Expy has them, as does my 09 impala, but my 05 Ranger did not, so I'm not...
  20. BigOleFordFan

    Suspension Upgrade - No Air Ride :(

    Bummer on the violation thing, I always hate to see a classic vehicle go bye bye that way.... I don't have any recommendations on suspension parts, but I'm sure someone else here will, so good luck with the replacement job.... Personally, I would stick with an air ride system (but NOT the...
  21. BigOleFordFan

    011 EL Limited Power running board motor replacement

    Thanks for the reply. I already have a source for the parts, but still wanna know how to actually do the work & if there is anything unusual that I have to be prepared for, like special washers, nuts, spring-loaded actuators, or special (dealer/mechanic-only) tools required etc :) As I said...
  22. BigOleFordFan

    What size tires should I get?

    "Cheap is as cheap does".... 'nuff said !
  23. BigOleFordFan

    Curious

    In the owners manual for my 011 EL, it specifically states to NOT leave fobs in the vehicle under any circumstances, so there's that, but perhaps that's changed in the newer models :D
  24. BigOleFordFan

    011 EL Limited Power running board motor replacement

    Well, I've read all the posts & watched the videos about cleaning & lubricating and protecting the hinge points etc, which I was already doing previously, but now my driver side board is stuck in the down position. The board itself is in really good condition given it's age, so I'm gonna just...
  25. BigOleFordFan

    will 275/70R18 wrangler duratrac tires fit

    If they are the same or close to the OEM specs, then yes, otherwise check with your local tire shop before buying them... FYI, I have 20" Wrangler SR-A's with stock wheels & suspension on my 011 EL nottaproblemo, but again, that is one of the OEM recommended sizes, so there's that, plus the...

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