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#51 of 1700 Thanks ..... by sanandton Oct 22, 2000 (3:04 pm)
George and Chuck for the suggestions. The leak is not bad enough to allow dripping of gas. Makes it harder to track, but I will get it in to be checked if I can't locate the leak myself soon. Don't have enough time on my hands to take it in a leave it or wait at this time.
#52 of 1700 check engine light by mulligan2 Oct 22, 2000 (3:05 pm)
I have a 1998 Expedition. My check engine light is on for the third time since July. The dealer has reset it each time but offers no explanation other than that is related to the emission control system and may also be related to the gas cap. I think the gas cap theory is wrong because I have tightened the gas cap and refilled the tank per the manual and the light stays on. Any thoughts?
#53 of 1700 check engine light by sml13 Oct 22, 2000 (11:09 pm)
Go back and make the dealer fix whatever the problem is that is causing this light to come on. The check engine light is only supposed to come on when the engine's computer, which constantly monitors conditions within the engine, detects something that indicates a problem. It is not solely related to emissions. The owner's manual for my current car says that extended driving without correction can cause additional damage to the engine.
#54 of 1700 MULLIGAN by sanandton Oct 22, 2000 (11:25 pm)
Once the "check engine" light is on it will not go off, even if the problem that created it is fixed. It has to be reset, usually by the dealer. So if you were having a check engine light on for a gas cap being too loose, it will not go off even when tightened. Had the same problem on my 2000 already. The service tech gave me this info.
#55 of 1700 Check engine light... by thomasi Oct 23, 2000 (2:29 pm)
should register a code into the truck's computer which the dealer can read. There should be no guess work.
#56 of 1700 chk engine light by woodfaux Oct 24, 2000 (4:52 am)
Posters are correct that the check engine light indicates problems other than the engine. Had a new transmission put in my '97 expy at 52000 mi. Less than a 1000 miles later the check engine light came on.Turns out the torque converter in the trans. was bad. The computer code told the shop about it, also info in there about the new tranny. Your dealer should be able to read the code and I.D. the problem.
#57 of 1700 Dealers, engine light , Expy lover by bob88 Oct 25, 2000 (4:12 pm)
First of all the light will go out on its own if the problem goes away. It takes so many run cycles. If the problem persists it will stay on. Second-- For those that are unhappy with their dealers, go to a Lincoln Mercury dealer. That's where I go (Ray Price in East Stroudsburg PA) and they treat you a whole lot better than Ford Dealers do. There was also a TSP released that advised dealers about how to handle Expy owners. It was TSB 99s12-s1. I'd love to see what it says. I had a 97 Expy as well as 99 EB which was destroyed in a tornado in Wisconsin and currently own a 2000 ( build date 7/2000). I LOVE THEM ALL. I'd buy again--Bob
#58 of 1700 Vibration Problem by anf Oct 25, 2000 (8:24 pm)
I purchased a new 2000 Expedition EB about 5 days ago. I'm experiencing a slight vibration, or shudder, that seems to start at about 30 MPH and continues up into highway speeds. The vibration is worst at about 45 MPH. It doesn't seem to be related to acceleration, deceleration or rough roads. There also doesn't seem to be an associated noise, or moan. My vehicle has load leveling suspension (if that matters). I plan to take it back to the dealer, but want to gather some info first. I've seen several other postings on vibration problems, but they seem to be described as a driveline "droan" that appears at higher speeds around 65 MPH. A suggested fix for this is to replace the driveshaft and install a vibration damper on the rear axle. There are also a couple of vibration-related TSBs. One is "under low speed acceleration". The other is "vibration/moan at highway speeds". Neither the problems reported on this board nor the TSBs seem to describe my problem exactly. Does my problem sound familiar to anyone? Could it be the same as the drone problem? Thanks -- anf
#59 of 1700 GAS SMELL FIXED I HOPE by sanandton Oct 25, 2000 (11:16 pm)
Brand New 2000 EB Expedition. Check engine light on again for the second time in 3200 miles. This time asked them to check out the strong gasoline smell around the drivers door area. Conclusion: Bad fuel control valve, and gas cap not sealing properly. Allowing "inappropriate" venting of the gas tank. Well, I have had 4 previous Fords, and if this fixes the problem it will be the first time one trip resulted in a resolution. Fingers are crossed.
#60 of 1700 #40 of 59: Suspension Squeak by bbaxter1 Oct 27, 2000 (8:13 pm)
Vabedouin, I am also experiencing the suspension squeak problem you describe in message # 40. I have 20,000 miles on my '99 EB. I have not yet tried to solve the problem. Have you discovered a fix? Anyone? Please advise!

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