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The 05 should have a 6 speed automatic trans as well......
Adding additional gears at the lower end will improve around-town economy and for hilly terrains, smooth out the power for uphill. Would also like to see the tranny have "grade logic" particularly for the downhill/descent gearing so the truck will hold a lower gear longer before upshifting. With trucks this size, it's a wonderful brake pad saver. Ford is brining out a 7 sp in '06 for some vehicles as well as cvt in '05. They seem to be getting the message that tranys have as much to do with performance as engines.
Lastly, I would welcome a modern diesel engine in the expy -- somethig quieter and cleaner than the ones in the 250/350 series. A 6 litre diesel, grade logic and 5-6sp would be outstanding improvements. Imagine 16 to 24 mpg with fuel 10% cheaper than 87 octane. (We are averaging 14.5 to 19 city/highway, worst and best.)
BTW, am not complaining, 8k miles on our '04 eb and we are still loving it.
Averaged 18 with a/c off and ended up at 17.9 with a/c on
City averages anywhere between 11-13, depending on traffic
Looked inside the new dash - what should I say - a big NO-NO for my tastes. 2 big round gauges for speedometer and tachometer - but the needles are really small! and on the bottom part of each gauge there are sitting 2 additional tiny gauges (4 in total) for fuel and other info. The fonts (typefaces) are very funny to my eyes. In between sits the message center, which is not bad.
Besides that nothing special changes. The big 4 vents with chrome surroundings are tweaked a little to look similar to the new F-150 vents.
IMO there should always be separate meters for each individual gauge. The previous ('04 Expi wasn't too bad.
many models of Fords long years ago.
Fuel mileage-both my 2003 and 2004 Expeditions had/have a 2.5% odometer error. Actual miles traveled are 2.5% more than odometer indicates based on interstate mile makers. That's a lot of extra warranty. Ha! Checked my odometers against mile markers in several different states in 10 mile increments-same 2.5% slow reading in all cases. Thus actual fuel mileage must be adjusted upward 2.5%. In my case anyway.
Vents in dash--worse than ever. Left one reflects boldly in left outside rear view mirror whether sort of satin or the new chrome ones. Gaudy to worse?
Hey NVBANKER. Agree 5.4L does well in 2V, 3V, 4V. 5.4L 2V 260 hp a lot stronger all around in 2004 than 260 hp in ligher weight 2000 5.4L 4wd Expedition. Final grear ratios near the same due to 16" tires on 2000. Could it be tranny, or new 5W-20 oil, better Cf drag, etc in 2004? 4R75W tranny unlocks nicely on grade to give a bit of extra performance. Eager to try 5.4L 3V in 2005 Expedition. 5.4L 3V not that impressive in demo of 2004 F-150 4wd. However, power (and fuel mileage) starts to come on strong after 5,000-10,000 in some of the new engines.
Update--liking the 2004 20.5-1 steering ratio in NBX model, versus 17-1 in 2003 FX4. 2004 NBX has extra driving comfort versus 2003 FX4 not accounted for by new 4R75W transmission. Must be steering ratio. May be slightly different spring rate between 2003 FX4 and 2004 NBX. Don't know? Might be the black paint. ha!
GM owners hot all over USA. My brother's 2001 GMC
Yukon XL with 5.3 had slap or peck even new. Vehicle stolen early on by nut who later was taunting THP with it. Stuffed his weed down his throat and made a run for it. Brother's later 2003 Suburban doesn't seem to have the piston slap in 5.3L engine. Learned GM redesigned piston and ring land in late 2002.
Friend had 6.0 or 8.1 gas in 2500 or 3500 truck that sounded like a "gas diesel" right off the showroom. Dealer replaced engine immediately to satisfy loyal high income customer.
Attorneys are trying to work GM case into class action status all around USA.
Your view generally reflects what GM is saying according to some accounts I have read. However, my brother Boyd was major aggravated with the noise in his 2001 GMC Yukon XL given the premium price dealers were getting then. Any odd noise just seems to immediately demand the dealers' and automakers' attention no matter the source or whether the function of the vehicle is impacted.
I too like the Suburban and Tahoe cabs or bodies, wheelbases, turning radius, etc. However, three of my brothers and a nephew who have late model 1500 series Suburban and/or Yukon XL report an unpleasant feel in the rear end handling of the late models versus the earlier leaf spring Suburbans in 1500 series. That's four out of four very experienced owners picking up on something definite they don't like about the late model GM handling. No comparison to new IRS Ford engineering.
I tried out the 5.3L in Yukon and found the brakes to be very mushy compared to the 2003 Expedition FX4 that I owned at the time. The Yukon was brand new and the brakes probably would have gotten better with some wear. Don't know, but believe GM has some catching up to do?
Ford does squander the larger, better brakes of the 2003 and up Expy models by having excessive vehicle weights versus the more reasonable weights of the late model GM products.
As mentioned in my earlier post, my 2004 NBX is much more comfortable to drive than the 2003 FX4. The 4R70W tranny in the FX4, 5.4L is suspect changing down when turning corners.
Finally, the GM prices and dealer cost %. The semi-sorry Ford Expeditions beat the over priced GM products (at least off the new show room). Try to buy a Tahoe with off-road package lately!
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Does it really help? This will be my wife's vehicle and I'll drive on road trips (tahoe- snow skiing, etc) I don't expect to do much/any hard core off roading. More of the soccer mom driving in SF bay area (normally good weather) and some snow bound trips.
On a seperate note the King's ranch doesn't offer cooled/heated seats? Are the climate controlled seats a good enough reason to stick with the Eddie Bauer?
Thanks for feedback!
Is it possible to have limited slip and advance trac? We have the trailer tow package and advance trac, thought limited slip came with the towing package.
Why would the computer compute a different MPG?
It sounds like your amp is fried. Did you test to see if power is leaving the amp? I would bet that is your problem.
I need to Know the name of the color as it is not on the door pillar card.
All I find is P5=Aspen Green.
Is It Pueblo Gold , Gold Ash Met.,Arizona Beige?
I need a little for touch up.
And dose the truck come with anything else that say E/B then the name plate on back?
Ed
It is a 1998 eddie bauer. Please help... my daughter wants her portable dvd player working again.
Jerry
I will check it out.
ED
is for?
Looks like there is some kind of switch on it!
Ed
When pushed all out, the 5.4L 3V clearly out shines the older 5.4L 2V when hp matters. However not much difference in towing torque in real world.
Same goes for my experiences with two or three Enterprise 2004 F-150s with 5.4L 3V. More power
when pushed to the limit. Gas mileage slightly lower than expected and hovered around 16-17 mpg for mostly easy suburban driving for all the 2004 F150 5.4L 3V rental units whether 2wd or 4wd.
I'm not a dealer or service guy; this is just standard procedure and everyone should be aware of it.
Thanks