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quietman
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• Laguna Hills, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 2/8/2005 |
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• 21 posts |
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 Posted:4/7/2006 21:27 |
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I have had my EX that long now, and have been quite happy *AFTER* getting it lifted 4" and putting real tires and shocks on it. I off-road and tow seriously, all the time, and stock the truck is unsuitable for either.
The factory tires are just, well, silly...
http://www.martialartsacademy.org/levilift.htm
Then putting on the LandYot Radius Rods.
Then fixing the frame:
http://www.martialartsacademy.org/Leviweldfailure.htm
I just picked my truck up from the Ford dealer, VILLA FORD in Orange, California.
I was very pleased with them!
My issues in a year and a half that needed addressing:
1.
Recall from Ford to replace an exhaust sensor and reflash.
Result: better pick-up, much less turbo lag, slight increase in mileage.
2.
Loose wire on positive terminal of left-side battery.
Result: replaced nut, tight now.
3.
Boot on drag-link torn at steering box pitman arm.
Result: replaced entire end of arm and free alignment.
4.
Oil leaks at all (especially left-front) flexible connections of intercooler hose.
Result: tightened and cleaned.
5.
Left and right front windows scratched from dirt getting stuck in felt
Result: new windows ordered, to be installed.
6.
Switch to right rear back side-opening window in overhead console
failed, shorted and melted plastic console.
Result: new switch, console on order to be installed.
7.
Back-up alarm failed, sounds at all times.
Result: sensors to be replaced.
8.
Hydro-boost pump noisy.
Result: replaced at no charge, and what a difference! I did not know that there should be ZERO noise from this pump, it has made noise and even howled from the first month.
My brakes work better and my steering is now silent.
All of the warranty work was done quickly and for absolutely NO CHARGE under the factory 36K/3year "bumper-to-bumper" warranty...as of course it should be...
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Quietman
www.roenation.com
2005 EXCURSION LIMITED Eddie Bauer edition 4X4 PSD
4" FabTech lift/level, Bilstein mono-gas shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer
Silverstars, BFG 295/75/16 AT KO's on Factory Mags
LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods, Ford factory hood insulator
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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• 1,056 posts |
• 2 Vehicles
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Posted:4/8/2006 12:15 |
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Not a bad report! 
With mine just flipped 18K all I can say is:
1. The squeaky leaf spring bushings continue because I don't have time to get them fixed.
2. The interior seat cloth sucks.
Other than that...
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