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#1678 of 1935 Oil Change Experience by bronsonb

Jan 16, 2007 (12:06 pm)

Well, I've had my 2004 Expedition for a few months, and it was time for my first oil change. I prefer to do these myself, but I've never done one on an Expedition.
 
Anyway, at first I was a bit daunted because there didn't seem to be any easy access to the oil filter. It was impossible to get to from the top of the engine. Below the engine, it seemed like I needed to contort myself to get to it.
 
Then when I crawled out from under the truck, I noticed that Ford had designed it so that you could access the oil filter from just under the front of the truck. If you go under the front of the bumper and look up on the driver's side of the truck, you'll see the oil filter. The designers left a small opening there and even put a shelf of sorts underneath it.
 
When I took the oil filter off, the shelf caught oil dripping from the filter bolt, and I was easily able to clean it up.
 
Detroit got something right, and I just wanted to say I was quite impressed with how easy it was.
 
The whole oil change and fluid top off took me about 30 minutes. It usually takes me 45 minutes on my wife's Passat (15 minutes to remove and re-attach that plastic lower engine area shield).
 
Just wanted to share!

#1679 of 1935 Re: Oil Change Experience [bronsonb] by rhelmbright

Jan 16, 2007 (3:21 pm)

Replying to: bronsonb (Jan 16, 2007 12:06 pm)
I have a 98 Exp pushing 130K miles and never changed my own oil until I bought this vehicle. It sits up high enough to crawl under comfortably and the oil filter is in the exact same place as you have discribed only without a shelf.

#1680 of 1935 Re: You sure it is the Factory remotes? [mschmal] by audiophile74

Jan 19, 2007 (7:41 pm)

Replying to: mschmal (Jan 13, 2007 11:55 am)
Yes, it is the factory remote.

#1681 of 1935 2003 expedition right door, repair manuel online by scottyv92

Jan 24, 2007 (9:11 pm)

i used the serach here for answers & didn't quite see what i'm looking for, so sorry if this has been covered elsewhere.
 
1). is the an online repair manuel available for a 2003 expedition?
 
2). mine no longer will raise & lower the passenger front window. other than the obvious 3 screws removed, what's the trick to getting the interior panel off without damage?
 
please reply here, or better yet:
 
scottmainstreetproduce.com
 
thanks in advance.
 
scott

#1682 of 1935 Re: 2003 expedition right door, repair manuel online [scottyv92] by steve_ HOST

Jan 24, 2007 (10:03 pm)

Replying to: scottyv92 (Jan 24, 2007 9:11 pm)
1). is the an online repair manuel available for a 2003 expedition?
 
Yes, but....
 
There's something called the Auto Repair Reference Center. It's an online database with all kinds of repair info. You have to have a login to access it though. Around here several libraries subscribe to it and you either go to library or (hopefully) can get on from home with your library card number or similar password. If you have that, it's free.
 
I found my local ones by net searching "Auto Repair Reference Center Idaho."
 
There's also alldata.com and chiltondiy.com (and more) that have diy info that you can buy.
 
I don't recall anything online from Ford off-hand - anyone?

#1683 of 1935 repair by scottyv92

Jan 25, 2007 (4:58 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jan 24, 2007 10:03 pm)
thanks for the reply & info.
 
forgive me, but i'm not familar with your refernce to "libraries", as in "Around here several libraries subscribe to it ".
 
if one would explain, i do appreciate it.
 
please & thank you.
 
scott

#1684 of 1935 Re: repair [scottyv92] by steve_ HOST

Jan 25, 2007 (10:34 am)

Replying to: scottyv92 (Jan 25, 2007 4:58 am)
Often your ordinary public library will subscribe to the databases. Both the city and county public library here subscribe to the Auto Repair Reference Center one, as well as the library at Boise State. I know that the Seattle Public Library offers online access to Alldata's manuals free for their patrons.
 
I guess you'll have to search the net or call your local library to learn if anything is offered free in your area.
 
Oh yeah, AutoZone also offers some repair instructions free. (link).

#1685 of 1935 power foot pedals by scott73

Jan 26, 2007 (5:55 pm)

My 2003 expedition power adjustable foot pedals quit working. My driver side power seat still moves so I figure the fuse is good. Is there a relay or actuator that I should check and if so where would they be? Or any other suggestions

#1686 of 1935 Re: repair [steve_] by ahightower

Jan 27, 2007 (11:03 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jan 25, 2007 10:34 am)
Are y'all still partying up in Boise?

#1687 of 1935 Re: repair [ahightower] by steve_ HOST

Jan 27, 2007 (11:11 am)

Replying to: ahightower (Jan 27, 2007 11:03 am)
You bet - 20,000+ people showed up a week ago today for a Bronco parade in sub-freezing temps (they waited a while since all the BSU students just came back to class a couple of weeks ago after the Fiesta... er, Christmas break).

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