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Re: Ford Excursion 2001 Issue [chauce1]
by wallz
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May 08, 2008 (10:02 pm)
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Replying to: chauce1 (May 02, 2008 7:59 pm)
as to your door ajar problem, while the door is open spray down the locking mechanism on the door with wd40 and close and open several times. The dust in there gums up the door ajar sensor. The sensors are on other vehicles external push pins somewhere on the door frame area, in the excursion they are built into the lock. You should also spray the back glass door as well, the sensors are in the glass door latch on driver side. (This is why the interior lights stay on, because of door ajar sensors) As to your left door not responding, it sounds like your actuator is toast. The actuator is what unlocks and locks the doors.(one on each door) As for the sudden acceleration issue, do you have the diesel?
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Re: brake chatter [pfteryl1]
by wallz
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May 08, 2008 (10:28 pm)
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Replying to: pfteryl1 (May 03, 2008 4:35 am)
Have you had the brake calipers serviced when you replaced the rotors and pads? could be worn calipers!
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cryogenic rotors
by pfteryl1
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May 12, 2008 (10:26 am)
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there are a number of sources for cryogenic rotors (for 2000 ford excursion)....please respond by posting both positive and negative experiences
Thanks
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Re: cryogenic rotors [pfteryl1]
by tidester HOST
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May 12, 2008 (11:06 am)
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Replying to: pfteryl1 (May 12, 2008 10:26 am)
Cryogenic tempering of rotors is supposed to reduce cracking and warping and increase their lifetime. I too would be interested in knowing whether anyone has real world experience with them.
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Re: Synthetic Oil [roosmama]
by bigtruck1
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May 13, 2008 (2:31 pm)
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Replying to: roosmama (Feb 07, 2008 10:16 am)
So are full synthetics totally out for this beast of a motor, or would a full synthetic 10w30 work? Did you just go back to conventional 5w30? When you switched back to the oil you are currently using did you flush the system out with and additional oil change or did you just go straight back to conventional. Is it just a myth that once you go synthetic you cant go back to regular oil? I havent been on this site for a while but anyone hear of the myfordpaintpeels guy? The top of my Ex is starting to rust out due to lack of freaking paint and it just keeps on blowing off!!!
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Re: Synthetic Oil [bigtruck1]
by roosmama
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May 14, 2008 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: bigtruck1 (May 13, 2008 2:31 pm)
I never had synthetic in my beastie just the regular 10W30 (or 5w30 depending upon the season) that the dealer puts in her. I thought about going synthetic in it but it was too expensive. It does seem like if the oil meets Ford specs for this engine it is happy. That is why I don't fool around anymore with it. I found a good dealer and that is where I go. If you go to a 'Quickie Lube' , the oil just disappears. My dealer did not flush the system but it took until about the 2nd oil change before I really noticed the difference. Truck has not 'eaten' any oil since, but I am really careful to keep up with the oil changes and regular maint. being done on schedule....can't afford to put a new engine in this monster.
I do know this for sure. The 'can't go back to regular after synthetic' is a myth. We were living in the Far North and got a new F150 right from the factory. Before we took delivery we had synthetic put in it because it performs better in extreme cold. A couple of years ago, after we moved back to civilization, we went back to regular oil in this truck. Believe me when I say that I grilled that service tech before I let them do it. Synthetic is expensive and we wanted to save some money on a truck that was getting older. "Blue" is now 12 years old and still runs like a top on regular oil. No problems at all after converting. Actually come to think of it we have had less trouble overall with the F150 compared to the Ex. 
I have not heard anything either from the peeling paint guy. I have had some paint peel but it is very minor compared to some of you other guys.
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Re: Ford Excursion 2001 Issue [wallz]
by belindap
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Jul 02, 2008 (10:31 am)
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Replying to: wallz (May 08, 2008 10:02 pm)
I was just reading this entry and noticed they were talking about sudden ecceleration issues and that is has recently started on my 02 6.0 diesel. Do you know why it is doing this and how can I fix it?
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Exhaust Smell and Lean Bank 1
by kammerud
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Jul 08, 2008 (5:19 am)
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I have a 2005 Ford Excursion with the V10 i use for towing and as of late I have been getting a funny smell from the exhaust. I also got an emissions light that came on. I checked the error code and it stated lean bank one.
Anyone have any reccomendations on how to fix this. Is the cat plugged?
Thanks
Shawn
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Wrecked Excursion
by dorothy2002
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Jul 14, 2008 (7:57 am)
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I have been given two conflicting pieces of advice on fixing my Excursion that was recently wrecked on the front bumper, causing the bumper to pull to the right and cracking the front frame. The dealership would like to replace that front frame and another mechanic who used to work at the dealership says it can be welded and repaired. any advice?
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Re: Wrecked Excursion [dorothy2002]
by roosmama
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Jul 14, 2008 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: dorothy2002 (Jul 14, 2008 7:57 am)
First you should know that I am an insurance broker and I was an insurance adjuster. Personaly I would replace the part. If this was an insurance claim in my part of the world it would be. The insurance company would demand it. That frame if 'welded and repaired' will never be the same as it was before the accident. It will have what I would call a weak spot and these are not light vehicles to begin with. I don't know how bad the damages are to your vehicle, or exactly where the crack is, but I never mess around with anything that could compromise the safety of my vehicle.
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