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Ford Expedition Maintenance and Repair

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  • dan_zdan_z Member Posts: 8
    I have a 2006 Expedition Eddie Bauer. THe power drivers seat is equipped with the auto reverse function. So when the key is turned to the off position, the seat automatically moves all the way back.

    The function is working fine. But I feel it is unnecessary and I am sure that it will eventually cause the motor to prematurely wear out.

    I would like to disable this feature and cannot find the answer anywhere. Does anyone have any ideas?

    Thanks
  • alwaysfords2alwaysfords2 Member Posts: 339
    Not sure in your 06 specifically, but in both my 03 and 04 it can be turned off through a series of set up menus int he message cenrter. I'd imagine it is the same or similar in yours.
  • dan_zdan_z Member Posts: 8
    Thanks for the reply. Any idea where I can find those instructions? Do you have a list of instructions for your vehicles that I could try.

    I have searched everywhere and can't seem to find any information.
  • alwaysfords2alwaysfords2 Member Posts: 339
    They are in the manual. My message centers have three buttons, one of them is "set up" and by hitting it you page through the selectable features. They are highlighted for what they are set to, and one of the other buttons in the message center changes the settings.
  • dan_zdan_z Member Posts: 8
    I swear that I looked through the manual and could not find it. But I just downloaded the manual online and found that it indeed should be there by pressing the setup button.

    I will try it when I get home tonight. Thanks for the help.
  • htkhtk Member Posts: 1
    own a 2002 Exp with 5.4 liter: when it got 68,000 it began to get horrible gas milage down from 16 to 6 mpg. Began to have to add a quart of oil every 500 miles and notice that it would occasionally blow some blue smoke when started. Car began to miss, so we took to dealership and they said #5 coil needed to be replaced. I was also told it needed complete tune up with new wires, plugs and coils. I had #5 coil and wires and plugs replaced but not all the coils.

    When we picked it up it started missing the next day along with a little blue smoke when starting the next morning. Called dealer and service mgr told me to drive it for 300 miles and see if it improves. Went 300 miles with no improvement I checked oil and had to add 11/2 quarts. Took back to dealer and told them that i blieve we had a gasket or cylinder problem.
    They told me that was not the problem and would not check it under warranty because there was no proof. We did a check with them taping oil fill tube shut and told me to bring it in every 500 miles.
    Was told after 500 miles and adding another 1 1/2 quarts that Ford engineers says this is common...... I told them that it is not commom that the vehicle ran fine with 3,000 mile oil changes and no disappearing oil problems.....
    They told me that they could not help me........ Here we are at 107,000 miles with same blue smoke issue down to 8 mpg again and adding 6 to 7 quarts of oil every 3,000 miles and no sign of oil leak on outside of engine.

    Help :sick:
  • jg88jg88 Member Posts: 59
    '04 Expy EB w/4WD. There is a low level hissing sound that seems to come from in front of the driver position that disappears when the brakes are applied. Take the foot off the brake, hissing returns. When I turn off the car, remove key, it remains hissing for a little while then fades to nothing. This just started within the last 1,000 miles, the odo has about 92k on it.

    Thanks in advance for any advice or comments.
  • islandmochaislandmocha Member Posts: 2
    Aloha,

    I am new here. When I step on the gass my truck hesitates then pickes up speed. Just recently my truck has no power and needs to be jummped. I took it in to a shop and they told me I needed to replace my catalytic converters ($2400 total), Fuel system cleaner and replace mass air flow sensor ($493 total). Before I dish out all this money I was wondering if anyone could let me knw if thats what it really is and if there was anything else i could do. :sick:
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Are you getting any trouble codes?

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  • jg88jg88 Member Posts: 59
    Found out the hard way -- this sound was occuring because the power brake booster wenr bad. It was $900 parts & labor + tax to install a new one. Ouch.

    BTW, this was not via the dealer, they wanted a couple hundred more. Used Ford parts, though. Didn't want to mess with thebraking system.
  • trumpguy03trumpguy03 Member Posts: 8
    Has anyone been able to find a Chilton, Haynes, or any other DIY repair manual for the 2004 Ford Expedition? I can't seem to find one and it makes me think they aren't coming out with one.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    I have access to the Auto Repair Reference Center through my public library. It's a bit hit or miss, but the coverage for the '04 Expedition looks pretty good. Even has wiring diagrams. It's a bit of a pain to look stuff up in the garage, but you can print stuff out beforehand.

    Sometimes you can find factory shop manuals on eBay. And Helm has a shop manual for $180.

    Online Repair Manuals
  • rail21rail21 Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2002 ford Expedition Eddie Bauer. I opened The Sun roof Last night to the fully open mode. When I tried to close it nothing happened . Yet when you try the switch to the open position the sun roof moves back 2 inches and when you try the switch to the close position it will close those two inches yet will not move any further. Is there any way of manually closing this sun roof? Also If I have to remove the headliner( Nightmare Solution ) How do I remove Those darn Plastic Hanger Hooks?
  • tyshauntyshaun Member Posts: 13
    I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH MY 03 EB AS WELL. IT WAS DOING THIS BEFORE AND AFTER I TOOK MINES TO THE CAR WASH SO I DON'T THINK ITS BECAUSE OF THAT, SO OTHER THEN THAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ALSO. I HOPE ITS NOT THE TRANSMISSION GOING BAD :confuse:
  • ryuukoryuuko Member Posts: 1
    I thought it was from putting in cheap gas. It was after that the engine started bucking when driving.
    Got worse after a week and the whole front end was shaking when you accelerated.
    Took it to get codes checked and it said it was missing on cyl 4.
    We replaced all the plugs, boots and coils. Still acting up so we replaced the fuel injectors, fuel filter and one coil pack.
    It ran but sounded like it was missing still and would buck a little when driving. Took it to get codes checked again and the mass air flow sensor came up.
    We installed the new sensor but it was worse and would not stay on, Turn it on and it would idle low and choppy and die.
    Put old sensor back in and no difference.
    Disconnected the mass air flow senor wires and the truck ran better. It still was a choppy idle and sounded bad, but didn't die.

    We are thinking maybe it is the air flow sensor's connector or cable.

    Is there anything else it could be?
    We have not had our vehicle for 2 weeks now and keep having to try borrowing my in law's van or get rides as we only have one vehicle and I work overnight and my wife works days. I am really hoping to get it running again this weekend.
    Not sure exactly what I should try next.

    Would appreciate any help and suggestions. :cry:
  • meedermeeder Member Posts: 1
    we have a 2008 expy and now all of a sudden the engine light is coming on. any ideas?
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Most auto parts stores will pull the codes for free. Then you can report back and post the codes and get some suggestions for things to look at.
  • dockydocky Member Posts: 11
    By the way, I replaced all the tires, cause it was driving me nuts, and it is not a problem anymore...now with 110k miles, never a problem again. Had a grinding sensation at higher speeds and when turning...had the drive shaft replaced, not a problem anymore.

    My new problem is a rough engine feel at idle, the cab actually vibrates at stand-still, and a small amount of smoke in the front end (service engine soon light on). Any ideas?
  • eieleynaeieleyna Member Posts: 2
    how do u replace the heatercore in a 99 expedition ? i know u have to pull the dash out but how hard is it ?
  • eieleynaeieleyna Member Posts: 2
    ur service engine soon light means u have a misfire. if the light flashes u have a multipul misfire
  • cobb_cruisercobb_cruiser Member Posts: 1
    ryuuko,

    Did you ever get your problem fixed? Did you ever replace any other coil packs?

    It sounded like you did just about everything that could be done except for replacing other coil packs and checking your hoses. I've read several places that any type of vacuum leaks could also cause these types of problems. You should check the hose to your PCV valve, and probably also change the valve (anywhere from $1.50 to $5 so it's an inexpensive replacement). Please post any updates! Thanks and Happy New Year!
  • two_plus_twinstwo_plus_twins Member Posts: 2
    :confuse: Our 02 Expedition has started jerking when driving at 30-40 mph. It does ok on hwy at 65, but when you turn off onto a side street and go slower it starts jerking. I don't know if it's a traction or ABS problem or sensor maybe. Has anyone else had anything like this happen? I have been using 4x4 alot this week due to snow and ice on our road, I can feel it pulling to one side. I don't know if this all the same problem or not. Any help would be appreciated.
  • eduardo4eduardo4 Member Posts: 2
    Talking about spark plugs: I am working on 2006 model 5.4 and because one of the spark plugs damged one of the coils, the owner of the veh told me to replaced all the spark plugs. Well the 3rd on the right back, as I was pulling it out, it broke the tip of the plug and fell inside the cyl...any ideas?? I appreciate Your reply.
    Ed
  • eduardo4eduardo4 Member Posts: 2
    Woody, I wish I woulded read Your message. The 3d spark p. on the right back came with a broken tip, no damage on the treads, I used wd40 but probably not enough. Any ideas how I can get the piece from the chamber?? I appreciate Your reply
    Ed
  • bronsonbbronsonb Member Posts: 170
    I have a 2004 Expedition. The "master" power window control on the driver's door will not allow me to lower the right side rear window. I can use the switch to RAISE the window if the passenger back there lowers it, but I cannot lower it from the front.

    Any ideas? Would it likely be the switch? I can buy a new switch set off of e-bay with shipping for less than $50, so I might just try that to see if that's the problem, but I thought I'd check to see if anyone else had this issue.
  • alwaysfords2alwaysfords2 Member Posts: 339
    Sounds like a switch contact to me. I think they are individuals so you can replace just that one. Or you can open it up and clean it and try to get some more life out of it.
  • msussenbachmsussenbach Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer. The AdvancedTrack System light is on and it is stalling or seems like it is slipping as I drive down the road. It acts almost like it's running out of gas but that is not the issue. As I said the light for the system is on and there was a warning flashed prior. I was a Ford mechanic years ago and am now retired, but never worked on anything like the perks that the cars have now. Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong?
  • bronsonbbronsonb Member Posts: 170
    You were right! I took apart the window switch this weekend. Popped off the switch caps and then the cover and took apart the switch in question. Sure enough, there was carbon or dirt build up on the rocker contacts for the left rear window switch. Used some alcohol to clean them off, reassembled the switch, and reinstalled it. All is working fine now. Saved me $60!

    In other news, I had this annoying clang in the driver's door whenever the locks would activate. I couldn't figure out what it was. I finally found directions for removing the door cover and discovered a loose locking rod and a plastic tab. It was connected to the power lock module on one side, but the top was hanging loose and banging the pin connected to the door handle.

    Couldn't figure out what they went to. Took apart front passenger's door to see if I could determine where it went based on that set up, but that door didn't have this locking pin. Then it dawned on me that this pin must have been attached to the driver's side key lock. I checked, and sure enough, when I used the key to unlock the door, nothing happened.

    I figured out how to get the locking pin and plastic part reattached to the lock cylinder, but there was a clip missing, and I couldn't find it in the door well. Took a trip to the local Ford dealer, showed them the part, and the guy pulls out a plastic box filled with little bitty parts. Turns out I needed a little "c" shaped cam washer or something to slip over the lock cylinder and lock the plastic part in place. Part guy gave it to me for free. It fixed the issue! And I didn't have to spend a dime.

    This car has been very good to me, and although it's had issues, I've been able to address them with relatively minimal expense.
  • rbarbotrbarbot Member Posts: 19
    Not yet. I have ignored it for 2 years, now I'm back at it and came across my old thread. Did you find a fix? I'm going to pull the head unit out, disconnect the harness for an hour, and then reinstall. someone suggested that on another post.

    Please email me @ rbarbot2@hot(REMOVETHIS)mail.com if you fixed yours.
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Please email me ...

    Let's keep the discussion here so everyone will benefit. :)

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  • wedo43wedo43 Member Posts: 14
    Hi Gulfcoas
    Did you ever get an answer, I can't seem to find any. I've got trim on the top of the doors that is peeling black plastic. Want to replace/repair but don't know how to remove.
    wedo43
  • jim740jim740 Member Posts: 2
    if u r having vibrations at higher speeds then it might be that u have a broken belt n one or more tires, i'd have this check'd at ur nearest tire shop/dealer
  • jg88jg88 Member Posts: 59
    In our '04 Expy EB, we have a climate control ventilation system and lately, the switches to send air to the 4 vents in the middle of the dash does not send the air through properly. For a while, it just took a little while for the air to be channeled to the middle vents, now they don't work at all in any position such as Auto, the position for just the middle vents, or the position for floor and middle vents. There must be a flap or something not moving properly. Anyone else experience this? If so, is this a simple fix I can do or do I need to get it to the shop?
  • alwaysfords2alwaysfords2 Member Posts: 339
    Could just be a vacuum leak, the blend doors are moved by vacuum. The most common location for Expedition vacuum leaks is under the battery.
  • grady5353grady5353 Member Posts: 1
    He guys, just looking for some direction. in my 2000 Expedition, is there a way to make it so the 12v power outlet shuts off when the car turns off? looking to mount a gps permantly and hate to keep puttling the plug every time. Thanks for anny assistance!
  • hatecarprblmshatecarprblms Member Posts: 3
    :mad: I own a 1998 Expedition with approx. 125,000 miles on. It usually drives really well. Three months ago, it started idling low while at stop lights and then shake really badly like it was going to cut off. It did this for a little while and then it actually started cutting off after idling below 1000. We took it to a mechanic that said something about gaskets. We had the gaskets replaced which fixed the problem temporarily. It is now doing the same thing again. It drive fine, but will idle low when I come to a stop, shimy really bad then cut off. Does anyone have any opinions as to what this might be?
  • alwaysfords2alwaysfords2 Member Posts: 339
    Ever had the plugs done? They are supposed to be done at 100k. Not sure what gaskets they may have done, do you know? You could always try to go back to this clown and see what he thinks (clearly wrong once). I would also take a look at the IAC valve (Idle Air Control).
  • tyshauntyshaun Member Posts: 13
    I have a 2003 eddie bauer ford expedition. Sometimes when I push on the gas pedal, it hesitates before it accelerates. A friend told me my fuel injector might be clogged and to use fuel injection cleaning when I refill my gas tank from empty. Also to upgrade my gas from regular to premium. Does anyone else have this problem and if so what is it and what did they do about it?
  • tyshauntyshaun Member Posts: 13
    I have a 2003 eddie bauer ford expedition. Sometimes when I push on the gas pedal, it hesitates before it accelerates. A friend told me my fuel injector might be clogged and to use fuel injection cleaning when I refill my gas tank from empty. Also to upgrade my gas from regular to premium. Does anyone else have this problem and if so what is it and what did they do about it?
  • tyshauntyshaun Member Posts: 13
    I own an 2003 Eddie Bauer Expedition, every once in a while when I shut my truck off I hear a loud 'BOING!!" sound as if a large coil broke. I told Ford but they act like its a big mystery. Does anyone know what that sound is?
  • alwaysfords2alwaysfords2 Member Posts: 339
    Premium is a waste of money. That is bad advice. The cleaner can't hurt.

    The bang you hear is probably a heat shield on the exhaust popping
  • tyshauntyshaun Member Posts: 13
    is the heat sheild suppose to do that? Is that normal?
  • sled312sled312 Member Posts: 1
    i have been having a issue with my 99 my door ajar light comes on every now
    and then and when it does my interior lights stay on. anyone else have this
    problem and what should i do, i pulled out the fuse tonight so i dont kill my
    battery. i was looking for the door sensors but not sure where they are.
    any help would be great
  • alwaysfords2alwaysfords2 Member Posts: 339
    It is insn't abnormal. It happens. Changes over time as things get older.
  • alwaysfords2alwaysfords2 Member Posts: 339
    You have a sticky latch on one of the doors which isn't reading that it is closed. Spray the door contacts and latches with WD-40 and give them a few cycles. Should clear it up. Don't forget the hatch and window glass.

    You should also be able to roll the dimmer down until it clicks the interior lights off if I recall my 99 correctly.
  • hatecarprblmshatecarprblms Member Posts: 3
    I have owned 3 Ford SUVs. 2 Ford Explorers and an Expedition. All three have had the same issued arise. The rear drivers' side window does not roll down anymore and the locking mechanism is screwed up. When I unlock the door with the remote, it will unlock the driver door and passenger doors. Rear doors are hit or miss. Rear passenger side opens sometimes, rear driver side, never. Has anyone else has these same problems with their Fords? :confuse:
  • yashodoayashodoa Member Posts: 1
    I have 2001 Expedition and I bought it from my friend last summer, prior to her selling the SUV, she had no problem with it at all. Her husband had taken it in for tire rotation, belt change, window fixed, and stuff and hosed down the engine to clean it out. When I drove it out of the parking lot at the 'you park and sell' place, I noticed the idle problem immediately and told my friend about it, she had no idea and said it was the first time.
    Let's remember this key point in the story I'm going to tell you because it's going to get weirder - I live in Anchorage, Alaska.
    Now, I got the SUV at the end of July, I had idle issue all the way to October. My mechanic couldn't figure it out. The engine would shake so much and then die every time I am at the red light. It was so hard to drive it. I had the SUV taken in several time to my mechanic to fix it. He replaced the spark plugs (all of them) then he replaced some bad coils (near the spark plugs), then my husband replaced the IAC valve to a new one. Idle problem remained and no improvement. Then it stopped in October for some odd reason.
    But a new problem rose in November when I got below 0 degree weather. The SUV would accelerate on its own on the highway and keep at it as if it were on cruise control, but at high speed of its own preference (75 to 80 mph and the limit is 65!) I have to brake to slow it down and hold the brake to get it to stop; it will gear up the engine so much, fighting me. If I put it in neutral, it roars and accelerate like crazy, or in P, it go nuts! I had to turn it off completely. But when I turn it back on, it still accelerates at its own will then finally gives the speed control back to me after 5 to 10 minutes. Scary and crazy! It happens from time to time, not all the time. After a few minutes of this crazy possessed moment, the gas pedal would 'snap' against my feet meaning I got the control back.
    I began to notice the pattern here. It will accelerate and stick on its' own speed when the outdoor temperature is 10 degree or under. But over 11 degree, it's fine. It does fine if it's previously warmed in the garage and run perfectly on cold days. However, it had started to warm up lately in past two week and the idle problem happened again.
    So; between 11 degree to 40 degree it run just perfectly, but anything under 10 degree, it has "sticky" gas pedal or over 40, it has shaky idle issue.
    HELP ME! I love this SUV, but this is driving me NUTS! And my mechanic or even the Ford mechanics could not figure this out!
    What is wrong with my SUV? :cry: :confuse: :cry: :confuse:
  • _cperry__cperry_ Member Posts: 1
    Both the liftgate and the rear window remain latched even though I can hear the normal unlocking sounds inside the door when using the remote or the key to get in. Is there an easy way to access the latch mechanism without going to the dealer?
  • two_plus_twinstwo_plus_twins Member Posts: 2
    My ABS light came on this morning and has stayed on. Can I check a sensor or do anything before taking it in? :confuse: This is a 2002 Expedition.
  • bronsonbbronsonb Member Posts: 170
    Does the passenger window control work? I had a similar problem in my 2004 Expedition where the driver's controls wouldn't work for the rear driver's side passenger window, but I could control the window from the passenger's controls. I remove the window switch from the driver's armrest, took it apart, and cleaned it all out. Put it back together, and it now works like a charm. Some dirt had built up under the contacts and caused it not to work. Why THAT switch and not the driver's window, which is used MUCH more, I do not know.

    I guess I'd start there and see if that helps. If you google "Expedition Door panel removal," you should be able to find directions for getting the door panel off and taking a look at the switches.
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