Ford Expedition Owners & Discussions [Merged]

**rebel** · February 4th, 2004 05:38 PM

hehehhehe good question.

I have read that it starts with a growling noise.

Then in time changes to a "thug" sound then you will notice that as if something is wrong with the front tires or suspension but the what is happening is the front tires are skipping the pavement literally.

Afterwards the whole things gets useless some even have to change the whole differential.

You only notice this during slow cornering which we have abundant here in Metro Manila.

I don't think that you will have to be tow or something but once the noise comes out and you decide to bring it to the dealer it's very complicated to repair or fix so the whole differential have to be replace.

Sobra lang siguro me sa kape heehhehee.

But that's the sure reason why LSD was remove as standard for all expeditions even on the Eddie Bauer this LSD have to be an option.

Let's say Ford learn their lesson that it's more expensive to fix this LSD once it develops problems and this is usually during warranty period.

**109** · February 4th, 2004 08:18 PM

rebel,
since there has never been a recall as regards the LSD,
the problem apllies only to some vehicles and not to every expdtn that rolls out of the factory

**promdiboy** · February 5th, 2004 02:04 AM

rebel dude medyo nalito ako dun. di ako xpert sa mga mechanicals ng kotse. pero bakit sa harap magkakaproblem (wheel slippage).? diba lsd sa rear lang? and wala naman axle sa harap(4x2)? kaya walang kahit anong system na gumagana sa front wheel? wala rin tayo traction control.

**rebel** · February 5th, 2004 05:10 PM

109 tama ka not on all vehicles ang issue but on most of the owners that had post in the other forum does encounter this problem. I guess swertehan lang yan hehehehehe.

Promdiboy you are correct there is not axle in front for the 4x2 however the problem is cause by the LSD on the rear wheel.

The LSD prevents Slip on both wheels at the back to do this both wheels will have to rotate more or less at the same time and if one wheel gets left behind the Limited Slip which works like a clucth will prevent the one that gets behind to rotate at the same cycle as to the opposite. (nahihilo na ako heheheh)

The job of the LSD is suppose to slack or loosen up during cornering thus allowing one wheel to rotate less cycle than the other during slow cornering but during fast cycles the LSD should maintain both wheels revolving at the same time. but with the LSD that has problems in the US is the LSD doesn't loosen up during slow cornering which when turning the vehicle at a slow cycle pushes the whole truck forward instead of following the tracks which the front wheels are taking.

With this the tires are skipping the concrete or looses traction and makes an effect on the steering wheel as if something is wrong with the front suspension but the real culprint is the LSD behind the truck.

I hope i'm making any sense hehehehehe.

Remember you can only notice this during slow corners like from a stop light dead stop turning right or left.

I've been monitoring the other forum and it seems the expe owners didn't have as much complaints as before when they got the first batch of expe's.

The new brakepads are already out in the US and the feedback was a huge improvement in terms of brakedust is concerne.

**109** · February 5th, 2004 05:56 PM

Originally posted by rebel
109 tama ka not on all vehicles ang issue but on most of the owners that had post in the other forum does encounter this problem. I guess swertehan lang yan hehehehehe.

sana ksama tayo sa swerte hehe.
saan ba yung sinasabi mong isang forum?

**promdiboy** · February 6th, 2004 02:00 AM

rebel gets ko na. ganun pala yun.thanks sa info. malaki chance kasama yung amin kasi may namin nakuha tapos sabi pa nung dealer tagal daw nakatambay sa customs nito. iwasan nalang mag U turn. hehe

**109** · February 6th, 2004 08:15 PM

rebel,promdiboy
NAGPAKABIT ako ng sidemirror with SIGNAL LYT , 21T ang halaga, kaso ang anak ng teteng na nagkakabit di kagad sinabi na walang wire harness na nakaabang (sa XLT model) para dun kaya di rin gumana ang signal lights, check pa raw nila sa planta kung pano gagawin ................ di ko rin muna binayaran HEHE, di ko na pinatanggal ung signal light, sabi ko babalik na lang ako pag alam na nila ang gagawin.

**rebel** · February 7th, 2004 12:07 AM

Nice move 109 sana lahat na XLT pwedeng kabitan nila ng signal light tapos TY na lang kasi walang wiring harnesss hehheheheh.

Pero nakakatawa naman yun dealer mo nagbebenta ng signal light pero wala naman wiring harness.............ano ba yan!!!!!

Eto Site. http//www.ford-truck.com/forum

**promdiboy** · February 7th, 2004 02:08 AM

wow ganda lalo ng xpd mo. paano ba dapat gumagana yan? umiilaw parin ba pagunlock mo ng doors? or signal light nalang siya?
nabalitaan niyo ba yung balck xpd na ninakaw sa dealer?

**rebel** · February 7th, 2004 02:34 AM

OO it was on the am radio yesterday yata.

Sa tingin ko inside job yun eh.

Sana wag naman paginitan mga naka black na expe hehehehe.

Hanep din yun mga magnanakaw 2004 model na namili pa ng kulay sa Ford Balintawak.

Sabagay hindi ko sila masisi kasi Revo lang gamit nila noong pumunta sila doon.