I got a 97
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Originally Posted by liquid 1
Hey tired Rebel, I live in mooresville lake norman, near charlotte NC, i think Im the poorest guy up here lol, ya know where all the Nascar teams are, Talk about nice trucks and boats there all over the place, I need to move back out in the country..I;m always in winston salem, lexington, thomasville, and greensboro for work..Gotta keep the telecom and utility aerial units running..Try lubeing the door switch spray it down with silicone spray and flick it, my wife has a 97 expedition 4x4 with the 4.6L, And I have the 5.4L 4x4
I like them both, were getting 16.5 to 17mpg on hi-way outa the expy...my wife loves that SUV, She was in a bad car wreck in her younger years, in a little honda car bout got killed and will only drive 4x4 that set up a bit with some metal around her...And I drive a 2006 F550 company service truck so it saves me a WAD in gas, not haveing to drive my pickup to work somewhere..Im fortunate..Glad you like the newer truck there nice, I like the 97 to 03 body style better than the newer ones myself, the slope front end is awesome..
I like them both, were getting 16.5 to 17mpg on hi-way outa the expy...my wife loves that SUV, She was in a bad car wreck in her younger years, in a little honda car bout got killed and will only drive 4x4 that set up a bit with some metal around her...And I drive a 2006 F550 company service truck so it saves me a WAD in gas, not haveing to drive my pickup to work somewhere..Im fortunate..Glad you like the newer truck there nice, I like the 97 to 03 body style better than the newer ones myself, the slope front end is awesome..
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Originally Posted by Old Tired Rebel
Thanks I'll do that tomorrow after I clean my truck
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Originally Posted by liquid 1
sounds Good clean her up and post some pic, let us know if the wd-40 works, I use wd-40, silicone, pb blaster and the slick 50 spray most all the time...Ive got a rip in my leather seat , you said you new someone that would repair them, does it look new, I accidently jumped up in my truck with a wrench in my left pocket..errrr..
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Originally Posted by lariat97
You wil like your 97. I've had mine since jan of 99. Its been a ok ride.
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OK I looked for the switch for the lights and could not find it. I must have missed it some how.Help?
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Originally Posted by streethealer
Did ya check the bulb? they go out alot. Also the door switch may be dirty and sticking
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Originally Posted by liquid 1
sounds Good clean her up and post some pic, let us know if the wd-40 works, I use wd-40, silicone, pb blaster and the slick 50 spray most all the time...Ive got a rip in my leather seat , you said you new someone that would repair them, does it look new, I accidently jumped up in my truck with a wrench in my left pocket..errrr..
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Originally Posted by Old Tired Rebel
Ok, I looked in my book and can't find the switches. Can somebody tell me or put up a picture of where the switch is so I can clean the contacts? Thanks
"Just soak yer door latch like puttin' sauce on yer BBQ over at Speedy's".
It'll loosen up.
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From latch removal instructions................
1. Disconnect the interior lamp switch electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the door open warning lamp electrical connector.
3. Remove and discard the three front door latch screws.
4. Remove the front door latch.
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Originally Posted by Old Tired Rebel
The only thing I have to figure out which fuse controls the overhead light it doesn't come on when the door is open .
ugg didn't see there was a second page
Take WD40 with the straw on it and spray in the door latch, then slam the door a few times. Make sure to do both sides.
Last edited by galaxie641; Apr 4, 2007 at 06:52 PM.
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Originally Posted by ncranchero
Hey James, I live on the other side of the Lake from you. There's a guy over here on Hwy 73 that's a really good upholsterer and quite reasonable. I'll send you his name/number/directions if you're interested.