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#1267 of 1700 Extended Warranty by tourguide Mar 07, 2004 (7:35 am)
Ford Warranty Central lists the following things that people should consider when thinking about the purchase of an ESP:   You should consider an ESP if you are.....   -Buyers of well equipped vehicles, with extensive high-tech components.   -High mileage drivers.   -Customers who keep their vehicle beyond the original factory limited warranty period.   -Customers who like and can afford premium programs.   -Customers who can't afford or don't want to deal with unexpected repair bills.   In addition to those I would say ESP plans make sense if you KNOW that you're going to be keeping your Expy for a longer period of time. If you plan to trade out of it then it makes little sense.   When we buy our 05 I am planning to make that part of the package. 7yr/100,000 $0 deductable. That plan can be had for about $2650 on Fordwarrantycentral.com. Oh and BTW, I wouldn't consider ANY other plan than a Ford ESP. Third party warranties cost about the same and are often difficult to get payment on. Most people who purchase these plans have found that they have used them and gotten a good value for the money. (this is of the people that I've asked who've responded)
#1268 of 1700 Weight bearing ability on fold flat rear seat by blockislandguy Mar 14, 2004 (7:04 pm)
I like the features of the Expy/Nav vs. the GM alternatives, but I'm concerned about the third seat. I wish it didn't have one. Unfortunately, it is not removable. I occasionally need to carry a pallet load of heavy equipment. Would 500-700 pounds of cast iron crush the flat folded third seat? Do they make custom heavy duty rubber cargo mats (e.g., Weatherbeaters) for this yet?   Or, do I just put up with the solid rear axle, recirculating ball steering with mandatory service every six months on the steering assembly, cold start knocking engine, plastic pickup truck interior of the GM to get a good space for a heavy pallet?
#1269 of 1700 Re: Blockislandguy by jrc346 Mar 15, 2004 (9:53 am)
Heck no you don't have to step back in time to be able to transport your heavy loads. I am sure that the seat would be fine, but for extra assurance, cut a piece of ply wood to fit in there for those times that you need to carry those heavy loads. That way your seat and carpet will be protected and weight across the same area will be better dispersed.
#1270 of 1700 4WD system of Expedition/Navigator by ims Mar 19, 2004 (7:00 pm)
I currently drive a Landcruiser '95 with AWD; my other cars have been AWD Audi and currently an AWD Subaru WRX. Since Expedition 4WD has capability of 2WD, the 4WD system cannot be like an AWD. What are the differences and which type of system will actually give better traction? I am not a car whiz, so try to keep the explanation simple. Thanks
#1271 of 1700 Ims by steve_ HOST Mar 19, 2004 (7:20 pm)
Check out the 4WD & AWD systems explained discussion too.   Steve, Host
#1272 of 1700 Simplified Wheel Drive Breakdown by davant Mar 19, 2004 (9:50 pm)
IMS,   Regardless of whether you have 2WD, 4WD, AWD, manual or automatic transmission, the traction will always be the same in NWD (no wheel drive) as all axles will be unlocked and turn freely. This position is also known as neutral on your gearshift or PRNDL. Just trying to help. =]
#1274 of 1700 Problems??? by wilson2 Apr 27, 2004 (9:28 am)
I bought a 2003 Ford Expedition last October. At the time it had 14,000 miles on it. Since then I have noticed a few things that concern me just a little. 1.) Brakes squeal when pressed lightly. No other symptoms with the brakes just the squeak -very annoying. 2.) A rumbling sound, like I have "pipes" on the truck when I start it and until it gets warm. I have read that this might be the rear differential but it happens when the truck is standing still(yikes!). 3.) The transmission seems to hunt for gears when I accelerate from a very low speed, say 10 MPH - then it sort of slams into the next gear. It does this quite a bit in stop and go commuter traffic. All of the issues seem minor but I would like to get them addressed while I'm still under warranty. I mentioned the brakes to the dealer and they said they couldn't find anything (go figure). Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.   Thanks,
#1275 of 1700 Brakes by tourguide Apr 28, 2004 (1:46 pm)
I would have a set of Raybestos Quiet Stop pads installed if I were you. You could go round and round with your stealership and if they aren't feeling REAL cooperative you're SOL. The pads I recommended are ceramic pads and dust up VERY little. WELL worth the money.   #2 sounds like piston slap to me. If this is what it is, then there is no fix forthcoming from Ford. You could switch to a full synthetic motor oil and this will help with the sypmtoms. Keep in mind though this is much like taking sudafed for a cold.   #3 sounds like somthing Ford should be able to help with.   Is your 03 an early build?
#1276 of 1700 help w/ options by edistobeach May 03, 2004 (5:17 pm)
Trying to build a 2004 Exp. I do not understand what the Advance Trac and Four Corner Load Leveling are. Also, the air sup.??? Can anyone explain what these are , why you'd want them?? Thanks, Babs

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