What did you do to the X today?
Bleed Ford Blue
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Anchorage Alaska
I've actually driven my Ex the most in the last 3 days then i have in months. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I forgot how much i missed it!
I put my Grandmas snow tires on her 300C and on my Expedition..otherwise recovering from going out last night. I took the Ex and I could not drive so my friend who has an Escape and never driven anything bigger then that drove my Ex...she was like omg this thing is HUGE.
I put my Grandmas snow tires on her 300C and on my Expedition..otherwise recovering from going out last night. I took the Ex and I could not drive so my friend who has an Escape and never driven anything bigger then that drove my Ex...she was like omg this thing is HUGE.
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Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Westfield, Indiana
Man that makes me feel better.....you know what they say about actually answering yourself in a conversation...whew 
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: South Eastern Michigan
Installed a new water pump yesterday. Also finally completed the install of the coolant filter. The worst part of the job was getting the beast started after sitting for a week. I had a battery charger on one and jumping the other battery with the cop car. Took about an hour but finally got it running. Does anyone actually know what the battery drain is? Anyway, pumping water, fresh coolant and a filter. Next I get to choose a new air filter.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: South Eastern Michigan
Yes, I will be purchasing a battery extender.
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Kent Station, WA
Not sure. What are the dates on the batteries? Maybe get them load tested to see there capacity. My truck sits a week and is fine it also has a new motorcraft alternator and motorcraft battery from last year though.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: South Eastern Michigan
I'll have to look at the batteries. I know one of them was a lot lower in charge than the other. My alternator is less than a year old and its a big 160 amp monster. I guess I should check my cables and have the batteries tested like you said. It only sat for 5 days and its not even cold yet. Unacceptable!
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I'll have to look at the batteries. I know one of them was a lot lower in charge than the other. My alternator is less than a year old and its a big 160 amp monster. I guess I should check my cables and have the batteries tested like you said. It only sat for 5 days and its not even cold yet. Unacceptable!
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Near PA/MD State line
Well not today, but Saturday the X got all new rotors and brake pads. I went with the Powerstop Extreme one-click brake kit for both axles. Fit was perfect and they seem to be good quality. I was impressed with them while trailering a large load this weekend. Got them while they still have their rebate going. Unfortunetly, all my picture didn't turn out so I have nothing to really share. However I know a few people were looking at these kits and I wanted to share my experience.
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From: Littleton, CO
I'm willing to bet the answer is "no"
It's not all that easy for stuff to get from the hub back through the spindle into the axle tube, to the diff. The metal pieces would be forced to the outside edge of the the hub when driven, than settle into the bottom when stopped.
It's not all that easy for stuff to get from the hub back through the spindle into the axle tube, to the diff. The metal pieces would be forced to the outside edge of the the hub when driven, than settle into the bottom when stopped.
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Stewart
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This guy creepy!