The 2012 Ford Expedition has ample room for passengers and cargo, while still being able to tow anywhere from 8,900 to 9,200 pounds. The Expedition has two-tone exterior packages making it stand out...
Do you love camping, getting back to nature and enjoying life in the great outdoors? If you do, then you know that getting there can be half the fun, and it’s even...
Hi there. Once a catalytic converter begins to wear out and become ineffective, it needs to be replaced. To get a price quote on having the catalytic converter replaced on your Ford, click this link and then click the Get...
Other common causes of overheating include collapsed hoses, a faulty water pump or drive belt, a faulty radiator cap, and partially blocked passageways in the block or head. Certain engine faults, such as a leaking head gasket or poor engine...
Hi Lisa: the picture you sent shows a conventional post and terminal connection held on with a through bolt and nut. The nut is probably around 10 or 12 MM (if metric). You can just use a box end wrench...
Hi there. The reprogramming the mechanic is referring to is something that can only be completed by a Ford dealership or authorized Ford repair specialist. Unfortunately, it's not a service our mobile mechanics offer.
Hi there. This article will give you some basic steps for completing this task. However, if you have never attempted this repair before, I would strongly recommend either purchasing a service and repair manual for your 2004 Ford Expedition; which...
The turn signal switch on a Ford Expedition is located on the steering column behind the steering wheel. It will be located on the driver side of the vehicle. It will likely be black in color and control the windshield...
I would suggest having the alternator checked to determine if it is receiving the proper amount of voltage from something called the voltage regulator. The voltage regulator regulates the charging voltage that the alternator produces, keeping it between 13.5 and...
Ignition coils are coated with a varnish-like insulation that becomes brittle over time after being stretched then contracted repeatedly. The insulation develops small fractures that open when heated and close when cooled. When open, they allow shorting of coil windings...
Hi There, The first diagnosis of the bad voltage regulator is likely the cause of your charging system not properly charging the battery. When the voltage regulator is not working properly, this may result in the alternator allowing too much...
Hi there. In some cases, after installing a new fuel pump a few things can go wrong. One of the most common issues is that a fuel pump relay will be faulty or an electrical ground wire to the pump...
The switch in the door frame is probably not making good contact. That is fairly easy to test just by bypassing the switch. If that is not the issue, a simple trace of the dome light circuit will reveal the...
The sending unit in the fuel tank, the instrument gauge (receiving unit) and/or the interconnecting wiring has a fault. To determine where the fault lies, the circuit is simply traced and tested. If the sending unit in the tank turns...
Hello. Running your vehicle out of fuel will almost always cause the fuel pump to fail, especially if it has a lot of miles on it. Being low on fuel will cause the pump to overheat and fail. I usually...
A oil change cannot cause any of the problems you are having unless the incorrect viscosity too thick of oil was put in. Your engine calls for 5w20 motor oil and synthetic oil is recommended. If too thick oil is...
Hi There, A number of things may cause your speedometer to malfunction such as a bad ECU, a faulty fuse or bad wiring, however the more common cause of this is a faulty speed sensor. A speed sensor serves many...
Replacing all parts is hypothetical because such an extreme and high cost approach is never required to repair any a/c system, excepting a rare circumstance where you might be restoring a vintage or show car to brand new condition. To...
Hi There, Generally, the check engine light comes on when something fairly serious is going on with the vehicle. This can happen for many different reasons such as a faulty mass air flow sensor, a faulty O2 sensor, a bad...
Hi There, I would recommend having an expert from YourMechanic come to your location to take a look at the vehicle to first determine what the cause of the misfire is if this has not already been done. Engine misfires...
It sounds like you may have a fuel supply problem in getting the proper amount of fuel to the fuel injectors which may be caused by faulty fuel injectors or a bad fuel pressure regulator that is not maintaining the...
Hi There, If the car will not shift in or out of gear, you may want to check the fluid fluid to make sure that it is at the right level. Other causes include using the incorrect thickness (type) of...
