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Ford Expedition Air Ride Suspension

128 messages,  Last post on Dec 16, 2012 at 10:05 AM

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#119 of 128 crazy air ride by ricks2524

Sep 28, 2011 (8:16 am)

I have a 4x4 2004 Expedition with a problem in the air suspension. I'll try to expalin it as best I can. The vehicle passenger side front will lower completely down. The truck leans like it has a flat tire. The compressor runs as normal ,a few seconds in the morning, but doesnt pump up the passenger front side. If I put the the vehicle in 4WL, it will pump everything back to normal and will stay that way until driven. I don't think it has a leak because the compress don't run more than a few seconds like always and the fact that the bags seem to hold air until I drive it.

#120 of 128 Re: crazy air ride [ricks2524] by ceejay13

Dec 04, 2011 (6:36 am)

Replying to: ricks2524 (Sep 28, 2011 8:16 am)
hi i have the same problem on my 1998 expedition did you find the problem thanks

#121 of 128 Re: After conversion to springs, how do you turn off the check susp light? [nae1060] by drtnyri

Jan 15, 2012 (8:17 am)

Replying to: nae1060 (Jun 27, 2011 9:47 am)
either take the light bulb out like I did or take the fuse for the air ride out

#122 of 128 Re: 2001 Expedition Eb Air Ride Sus. [01fordeb] by airconman

Apr 03, 2012 (10:52 am)

Replying to: 01fordeb (Feb 13, 2011 8:41 am)
So, 01fordeb, it has been a year since you did the conversion. How is your EB Exp riding? Do the monroe coils keep the back end up nicely? Do you ever haul a healthy load and do the coils handle it well? I did the conversion with the moog coils and have to say it is better than dealing with the air suspension problems, but the moog coils are marginal in my opinion. The back end sags, especially with any kind of load. I want to replace the coils with something beefier and eliminate the sag. Assuming you are still positive on the conversion, can you tell me what model monroe coils you have?
Thanks
John

#123 of 128 Re: Low Cost Coil Conversion for Ford Expedition [airconman] by airconman

Apr 03, 2012 (11:05 am)

Replying to: airconman (Jul 13, 2011 7:49 pm)
Okay, 9 months after converting my '97 Exp to the moog coils in the rear I am finding the truck sags too much in the back. Has anyone had a better experience with different coils? and if so, with what brand and model? I am happy to not be dealing with air bag system problems but I want a better load handling coil than the moog coils I have on now...
Thanks for any help!
 
John

#124 of 128 Air suspension.. by bolambz76

Apr 20, 2012 (5:06 pm)

hi i have problem with my 98 expedition air suspension,i will try to describe it as possible..
 
# when i start the truck the compressor kicks in and work prefect the front and rear air shock works to its level then compressor stops..i barely hear the compressor again when the truck is moving or running i guess its a good sign....
 
# then notice when i turn off the engine i heard couple clicking sound coming from the rear and my rear end starts to go down about 1 to 2 inches then stops.. IS THIS NORMAL???
 
#then after whole day off not running the rear end drops and rear driver side sits on the tire and the rear passenger aside almost sits on the tire..IS THIS NORMAL JUST FOR COUPLE OF HOURS THE REAR END DROP??? IF NOT HOW LONG WOULD IT LAST UNTIL THE REAR END DROPS?
 
#then i turn off the switch still the rear end drops,so there must be something wrong with it....
 
#Where can i start looking for for the problem? need help...ty

#125 of 128 Re: 2001 Expedition Eb Air Ride Sus. [airconman] by jrod12

Jul 23, 2012 (8:14 pm)

Replying to: airconman (Apr 03, 2012 10:52 am)
I just put the monroe 90010 coil spring conversion kit on my 98 expedition after my air springs failed. I found that the back end sits up about 1 to 2 inches higher than the front and am looking for a solution. Did your moog springs keep the back end up on yours at first before it started to sag? I also hooked a heavy camper trailer to the back of my expedition and it only sagged about 2 inches

#126 of 128 Re: 2001 Ford Expedition - Check Suspension Light [downtheshore] by bigdadbear

Dec 16, 2012 (9:29 am)

Replying to: downtheshore (Mar 16, 2011 4:27 am)
My 2006 Expo Air Suspension is down on all 4 bags...Can you tell me what part was fixed/replaced on yours....
 
I checked for leaks and my Motor Compressor will work when I bypass the relay---
 
Thank you
Charles
Baton Rouge LA

#127 of 128 2003 thru 2006 Expedition Air Bags all down by bigdadbear

Dec 16, 2012 (10:05 am)

My 2003 Expedition Air Suspension Module (ASM) had all 4 air bags deflated about 1 year ago.. the only thing the dealer did was reprogram the ASM.. The dealer had no clue as to why...
Everything worked well until this week. Ironically the same thing has happened--- All four Bags have deflated. I can activate the compressor/motor by jumping the relay and checked the air lines going to the solenoids--- I found no leaks...
 I would like to manually inflate the bags to check the bags as well as Keep this EXPO from riding like a Bronco Horse.
 I am not sure how to best activate the solenoids at each bag--- I know I can disconnect the ASM connector from each Solenoid and apply 12 volts across the coil to activate each solenoid---
While I think it could be the ASM needs reprograming AGAIN...I am reluctant to take it to the dealer without making other component checks ----
IF anyone has pulled the Motor/ compressor relay off and checked the voltage at the relay connector/wires I would appreciate your Voltage Readings---- The readings I got were the Following: At the 2 large connections that go to the Motor/compressor I get 12 volts on 1 and zero volts or groundd on the other. The 2 smaller connector/wires ,which activate the relay by the ASM, get 12 Volts on one and the other which i think goes back to the ASM reads about 3 volts.
 
All your suggestion, information, or references to help me will be greatly appreciated.
 
Charles Pace
crpacecox.net
Baton Rouge, LA

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