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At 75MPH, the Powerstroke runs at approx. 2,250 RPM.
(Posted in: 3.73 gears at 75 MPH)

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4203 hits | 63.07 KB | Posted: 1/25/05
This happened on 3 of my 4 Firestone Steeltex tires when I had them.
(Posted in: Peeling Firestone Steeltex tires)

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10352 hits | 65.81 KB | Posted: 2/7/05
The red arrow indicates where the stock, rubber vacuum lines connect. The ends of mine were brittle so I trimmed them at about 130,000 miles.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

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7642 hits | 50.68 KB | Posted: 2/7/05
This is the yellow o-ring that seals the hub. Replacement is easy, it simply fits around the outside of the hub. These are known for going bad and causing vacuum leaks in the automatic 4x4 SuperDuty/Excursion hubs.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

Ford SuperDuty-Excursion loose ball joints.mp4
10829 hits | 1.89 MB | Posted: 9/26/05
2-part video that shows a loose lower ball joint installed and removed.

Part 1 of the video shows pulling/pushing on the steering knuckle and illustrates how a worn/loose ball joint moves in place. When a ball joint is worn out, steering is affect...
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

How to remove Dana 50 hub.mp4
7475 hits | 652.63 KB | Posted: 12/16/05
This video clip shows how to remove the hub from a Dana 50 frontend off of an Excursion. This also applies to an F250 or F350 frontend as well.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

3a-Remove Ball Joints-Remove Hub c-clip.mp4
6775 hits | 675.74 KB | Posted: 9/11/06
Removing the retaining/c-clip from the hub.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

3b-Remove Ball Joints-Remove Hub.mp4
7077 hits | 990.82 KB | Posted: 9/11/06
Removing the hub from the dana 50 front axle.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

4a-Remove axle c-clip.mp4
6347 hits | 1.54 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Remove axle c-clip from dana 50 front axle.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

4b-Remove washers.mp4
6134 hits | 655.33 KB | Posted: 9/11/06
Remove the 3 washers from the dana 50 front axle.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

4c-Remove drag link.mp4
5779 hits | 5.3 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Removing the drag link from the front end.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

4d-Loosen bolts on lug nut backplate.mp4
6543 hits | 1.52 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Loosen the bolts behind the lug lugs the dana 50 (this is the hub assembly, which includes your bearings, that you'll be removing).
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

4e-Unbolt ESOF line.mp4
5405 hits | 2.33 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Unbolt the electronic shift on-the-fly (ESOF) line.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

4f-Unbolt ABS sensor.mp4
5700 hits | 1.81 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Unbolt the anti-lock brake sensor (ABS).
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

4g-Tap & pry lug nut plate loose.mp4
6073 hits | 4.45 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Tap and pry loose the lug plate.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

5a-Remove knuckle:axle washer.mp4
5489 hits | 850.29 KB | Posted: 9/11/06
Remove the knuckle/axle washer. Note the grooves face in towards the differential.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

5b-Disconnect ESOF Vacuum Line.mp4
5229 hits | 1.92 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Disconnect the electronic shift on-the-fly (ESOF) vacuum line.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

5c-Remove Axle shaft.mp4
6726 hits | 4.33 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Pry loose and remove axle shaft.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

5d-Remove Cotter Pin.mp4
5409 hits | 4.44 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Remove cotter pin from the knuckle.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

5e-Unbolt steering knuckle.mp4
5549 hits | 5.74 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Unbolt the steering knuckle.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

6a-Remove c-clip.mp4
5059 hits | 2.68 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Remove the c-clip from the steering knuckle.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

6b-Remove lower ball joint.mp4
6005 hits | 1.22 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Remove the lower ball joint with a BFH.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

6c-Remove upper ball joint.mp4
6653 hits | 3.49 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Remove the upper ball joint with the proper ball joint removal tool and air tools!
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

7a-install upper ball joint.mp4
6190 hits | 2.29 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Using the ball joint press and air tools, install the new ball joints. This process is fairly straight forward -- video of the top ball joint is shown but the process is repeated for both.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

8b-Inner seal.mp4
6064 hits | 2.52 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Remove and install the new inner axle seal. (Outer axle seal should be pressed in by a shop or dealer with a press)
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

9a-Reinstall Steering Knuckle.mp4
6003 hits | 7.6 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Reinstall the steering knuckle.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

9b-Reinstall Axle shaft.mp4
6704 hits | 3.34 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Reinstall the axle shaft.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

9c-Reinstall lug nut plate & hose:lines.mp4
5467 hits | 10.47 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Reinstall lug plate, hoses, and lines.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

9d-Reinstall hub assembly & seal.mp4
6169 hits | 8.03 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Reinstall hub assembly and seal.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

9e-Reinstall drag link.mp4
5431 hits | 3.65 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Reinstall drag link.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

9f-Reinstall brakes.mp4
5409 hits | 5.37 MB | Posted: 9/11/06
Reinstall brakes.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

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(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)

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View this pictures in a full installation article at: http://www.fordexcursions.com/installs/install_4/index.php

This article details how to change your the rear differential fluid in a Sterling 10.5" rearend on a 2000 Ford Excursion using Amsoil ...
(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)

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(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)

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(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)

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(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)

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(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)

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(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)

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(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)

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(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)

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(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)

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(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)

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(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)

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(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)

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(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)