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Jan 11, 2008 | 04:25 PM

Gage2502

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Odometer light

On my 2000 Expedition XLT the odometer light fades while driving and then it comes back on. Any ideas?
Thanks ~Gage~

Jan 11, 2008 | 05:26 PM

anfo

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Bad coil pack.

Jan 11, 2008 | 05:26 PM

anfo

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Vacuum leak at the elbow behind the manifold.

Jan 11, 2008 | 05:28 PM

anfo

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Add 4oz. of friction modifier.

Jan 11, 2008 | 05:48 PM

madsonp

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Try this https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...25252Bblackout

Jan 11, 2008 | 06:13 PM

Gage2502

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Thanks for the info, madsonp Im going to try that when I get a chance.
~Gage~

Jan 11, 2008 | 06:35 PM

madsonp

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I had the same problem with mine and following the info on that link I was able to fix it. The dash is kind of a trick to get off though if you haven't done it before but it's not to bad. If you have an auto repair manual it'll show you how to remove the head light switch and other things you'll need to know.

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Feb 28, 2008 | 01:05 PM

lees40

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Originally Posted by madsonp

Hi there. I have a 2000 Expedition with this problem, as well as the overhead display with the outside temp. started working erratically, then finally stopped working completely. Anyone know how to fix that?

Feb 28, 2008 | 05:25 PM

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I think what you might do is pull your OVHD console, and try unplugging the harness, use a little electrical contact cleaner on the contacts then plug it back in and see if that does anything. If that doesn't work, pull the display and check for cold solder joints on the circut board (similar to the problem on the odomiter display) and solder up any you find. If that doesn't work, I don't know what to tell you.

Feb 28, 2008 | 07:52 PM

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FTE Herman

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Originally Posted by anfo

Bad coil pack.
Vacuum leak at the elbow behind the manifold.
Add 4oz. of friction modifier.

Three common answers, but to the wrong question.

Feb 28, 2008 | 08:02 PM

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lees40

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Thanks for the help, I received a lot of replies on this one, sounds like a lot of people have had this issue. I'm going to get out a soldering pencil and take a crack at it this weekend! I appreciate all the help.