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I recently changed my front sway bar bushings and end links and it was a relatively painless job: I am going to do the rears as well and am seeking some advice. The end links look like they will be a piece of cake: The bushings look like they are going to be a huge PITA...

I'm hoping to get some insight. :D I'm about to do the front and rear brakes on the 2005 E-150 work van. It has four discs. I have been doing Ford brakes since '87 and they have always been straight forward. I was wondering if there is anything out of the ordinary I need to be aware of...

Recently dealt with Keeper. Smooth transaction and he went out of his way to do me a favor. Great guy to deal with. Thanks again, Brother. Semper Fi. :salute:

I need to paint my roof rack side rails and cross rails. I have never painted aluminium before so I welcome any and all suggestions for prep, paint, etc. Thanks - Rondo

After being a member for 2 1/2 years I decided it was time to work on a registry. I will be building the registry over the next week. In the meantime, here is a list of my write-ups. They won't fit in my signature anymore so I'm posting them here. How To: Replace Blend Door Actuator in...

I noticed that several people have been asking how to test a relay lately, so I worked this up. Enjoy. Be sure to check out my other write-ups: How To: Replace Blend Door Actuator in 3rd Gen Ex How To: Remove/Replace 3rd Gen Door Panel How To: Install Signal Mirrors On 3rd Gen Ex How To...

2002 XLT - V6 Was leaving my buddy's house this evening, of course he has left for the night and won't be back here until the morning, and when I turned the key I got absolutely nothing. No crank, no clicking, no nothing. Have had no warning signs that this was about to happen. After...

This is my how to for removing & replacing the center console on the 3rd Gen Ex. Be Sure To Check Out My Other Write-Ups: How To: Replace Blend Door Actuator in 3rd Gen Ex How To: Remove/Replace 3rd Gen Door Panel How To: Install Signal Mirrors On 3rd Gen Ex How To: Restore Faded...

Here is a great deal on shop manuals for you 4th Gen guys. This is not me. I stumbled on these while cruising eBay. I payed $60 for the set for my '02. These are a must have for anyone who works on their vehicle...

Was driving home Thursday night and got rear ended. There was quite a bit of distance between my Ex and the cars in front of me when they slowed and stopped quickly. I brought the Ex to a controlled stop, no skidding, etc., and had about 5 feet to the car in front of me. A couple of...

My front end is looking pretty shabby as you can see: It's been like that ever since I bought it back in Feb, 2010. I'm working on fixing up the front end. So far I have gotten the fog light bezels & lower valance, thanks to Kazer!, and the tow hooks, thanks to NHarris! I plan on...

I got an early Christmas present today from my brother. It's the Craftsman 104 Piece Socket Set. A great set to leave in the Ex!! :thumbsup: It's on sale at Ace Hardware for $39.99 - regular price is $99.99. The sale runs until December 13th. Here it is: Here is what's...

I just replaced the window motor for my driver door and have encountered some issues. I replaced the motor and didn't touch the regulator with the exception of loosening the "back channel" when I thought I was going to have to remove the regulator to replace the motor. I got the motor replaced...

Just got some tow hooks from Nate. 2nd time I have dealt with him and it was a pain free transaction. :thumbsup: A great guy to deal with. I hope we can do business again! :D Thanks Nate :salute:

Got a pair of fog light bezels from Kazer. Excellent packing and super fast shipping. Bezels are in perfect condition! A pain free transaction. Thanks again! :salute:

So i'm doing my front brakes on Saturday. All is going well. It is, after all, disc brakes. Not like the old days when all four corners were drums. This should be easy, right? Wrong!! All went well. Or so I thought. I did the front brakes without a hitch. Ex was off the jack stands...

Bought a Mounty cluster from rocket2ya. Fast shipping, good price, great guy to work with!! Thanks again, rocket2ya. :biggthump

I think I'm missing some weatherstripping. Here is a picture of my back door. The arrows point to where dirt, grime, water, and snow build up: I'm thinking that there should be some weatherstripping on the door or the body: I'm throwing this out there. This is the only Ex I have...

Been wondering if the door lock buttons should be illuminated? My window buttons light up but the lock buttons haven't lit up since I bought my Ex last February. I have repaired both the black ground wires in the boot. Most recently the thicker one when my windows quit. So this morning I...

This topic comes up quite a bit, especially in the winter months. I took some pictures today to show someone in another thread where it was located and how to replace it. That led to this write up. I hope this will make short work out of changing the sensor. I got my sensor from the dealer...

I have not found a thread for specifically removing the door panels. When someone asks, I usually point them to a thread that involves removing the door panel but is not specifically for removing the door panel. Hopefully this will eliminate any confusion. Be Sure To Check Out My Other...

Here it is: Are the dome lights supposed to come on when you open the liftgate glass only? My nephew's 98 dome lights come on when just the glass is opened. Just wondering. Thanks for looking in.

I posted this in the interior sub forum and got 45 looks with no response so I closed that thread and I'm posting it here:

I have an '02 XLT and would really like white face gauges. I've been looking at the "stick-on" overlays and the Mountaineer clusters. Are there any other options? How good are the overlays? Are they worth it or should I replace the whole cluster with a Mountaineer cluster? If I do go with...

I have my airbag light flashing code 33. It flashes 3 times, pauses, flashes 3 times, then stays on. It doesn't do it all the time. My question is: is this the driver's seat or the passenger's seat? I have done extensive research on this topic and find conflicting results. Some threads say...

Check fuel cap & service engine soon lights were on. I replaced the gas cap and disconnected the neg batt terminal to reset codes. Have driven about 20 miles and so far no lights. Keeping my fingers crossed!! :popcorn:

This is my how to for replacing the blend door actuator on the 3rd Gen Ex. The Blend Door Actuator controls the hot/cold temperature in the vehicle, not where the air is blowing from or fresh air/recirculated air. While researching this issue I found several discussions, but no definitive how...

This is my how to for installing signal mirrors on the 3rd Gen Ex. I know that a lot of you know how to do most of this, but it is a how to so I must assume you know nothing. I am not trying to insult anyone’s intelligence. Before I begin, I would like to thank a few people: RickOTR – for...

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Stumbled on this while searching Google for codes. Don't know if has already been posted: Ford Motor Company Group Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Guys, I would like to tap the immense wealth of knowledge here on the forum to help me tackle cleaning my engine & engine compartment. In the old days it was open the hood, spray on some Gunk Engine Degreaser and let the spray rip. Clean engine and compartment every time! That was before...

The other morning I left the house at about 6:00 AM and the inside of my windshield kept fogging up. The overnight temp was in the mid to high 60's and the temp when I left was in the high 60's to low 70's. I was using the AC the day before but shut it off when I parked the Ex: Fan on 1, Temp...

I have an '02 XLT that's missing the cap on the rear wiper that covers the nut. I was wondering if anyone knew where I can get a replacement. I'm guessing the junkyard but I would guess that a new one wouldn't be that much. I welcome any and all ideas. Here is what I'm talking about...

How To: Headlight Restoration I have tried many different products to restore the plastic headlights. Nothing really worked well. There are many good threads/posts here read over many times. Thanks to everyone for posting and answering my questions. My buddy asked me about restoring the...

This was my vehicle before I got the Ex. It replaced my 1988 5.8 Bronco XLT that I drove into the ground. It was a good fit because at the time I was commuting 100+ miles a day and the 8 MPG in the Bronco was killing me. I have pictures posted here. Please let me know if they are not...

After reading several threads on painting the faded black pillar trim I decided to give it a go. Be sure to check out my other write-ups: How To: Replace Blend Door Actuator in 3rd Gen Ex How To: Remove/Replace 3rd Gen Door Panel How To: Install Signal Mirrors On 3rd Gen Ex How To...

Anyone have these: Polk Audio db571? Any thoughts about them? Crutchfield has them for $74.99 a pair. I was thinking about getting them, along with a Sony CDX-GT700HD head unit for $179.99. Feel free to give your honest opinion! Thanks, Rondo. :salute:

OK guys I need some assistance. I haven't done any auxiliary lighting since the 70's -80's. I plan on putting some lights on my '02 XLT and was wondering what the best/easiest way was to get the wiring for the switches through the firewall. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Rondo :salute:

I replaced my Multifunction recently and searched the forum for instructions but didn't find any. Maybe I didn't look in the right place. Hey, I'm not that bright to begin with. I thought I'd do a write up on this procedure. Be sure to check out my other write-ups: How To: Replace Blend...