My wife bought a '97 Expedition a few months ago, and it has been having sporadic issues with the PATS system. Some days it's fine, and other days it'll decide that it doesn't want to recognize the key's code for anywhere from a few minutes, to sometimes a few...

I'll have to do that, as soon as the weather lets up and it gets above 20 degrees.Thanks for the info :)

Yes it does, I'll have to try that. It wouldn't surprise me if it is bad, especially since this truck was a plow truck, and it sat for 6 years.Do you know where is the ABS unit located, by chance?Also, how do I bypass it?

I have a 95 F250 4x4 that I've been working on resurrecting for the past 10 months. I have replaced the master cylinder, all of the brake lines (steel and rubber), the rear wheel cylinders, rear shoes and hardware, and front pads.I have bled the entire system twice now, and cannot figure out...

Outskirts of Central Square, NY (Hastings)

Special tool was like $5. I bought it and broke it all in the same day, ugh!!! :headbang:It's all good though. I ended up cutting the plastic hydraulic line off at the fitting, just to be able to finish dropping the tranny.Once that was accomplished, I removed the old slave cylinder from...

Ok, I'll have to check the local parts stores in the morning. Thanks for the info!

I'm afraid not. It's kinda similar to a fuel line quick connect, just bigger in diameter, and much smaller clearance for a tool to get in there to release it.

Hi all! I was a member of the Pacific Northwest Chapter from Wyoming, then briefly Montana, now I'm in upstate New York for the time being.I would like to transfer to the NY chapter.Thanks in advance, and glad to finally have a chance to get back on here! :wavey:

I have a '95 F250 4x4 with the 5.8ci engine and 5 speed manual transmission.I am trying to figure out how to disconnect the quick connect hydraulic line that is attached to the internally mounted slave cylinder, so that I can pull the transmission.Do I need a special tool, or is there...

It's been quite a while since the last time I was able to get on here, and it's been an interesting journey.First of all, I moved to Billings, MT back in February after being out of work for 3 months. The job market in Sheridan, WY has bottomed out, and there is all kinds of work here.I am...

Don't forget the ball cap, belt buckle, and zippo! (for those of us that smoke) I have all of the above! smilieFordlogo

I have a couple of questions about steering column bearings. First off, I'm pretty sure that my upper column bearing has bought it. When I turn the wheel it makes an awful grinding noise and it is getting increasingly hard to turn the steering wheel. Not to mention the slop in the column (I can...

I have a couple questions about steering columns. First off, I'm pretty sure my upper bearing in my steering column has bought it. Every time I turn the wheel, it makes an awful grinding noise and it is getting harder to turn as well. Does anyone have a part # for the upper column bearing? This...

The new avatar pic is what my truck looks like now. I took that pic right after washing it, and it was 2 days before our first snow storm of the year as well!My '73 f-100 4x4 on the other hand, I haven't had the time, nor the money this year to do anything more than look at it and think about...

This may help you out a little bit. Here is a picture of my truck with 285/75 R16 BFG A/T's. My truck is a late '77 (a lowboy) F-250 4x4.They are mounted on 16x8 white wagon wheel steelies.As far as load carrying capacity, I've had up to 5,000lbs. of compost in the bed of my truck and it was...

I've been working a lot again, now that I've found steady work once more. I work as a tree climber/trimmer/remover/and heavy laborer.Finally got my own laptop, so I should be on more often now. :)

Been a while since I've been able to get on here. Things haven't exactly been going well. I was laid off from my job building pole frame buildings on Dec. 31st, after working a 14 hour day that finished off with hanging trusses. Due to the economy going in the crapper, they had major layoffs...

YelloThumbUp Beautiful truck!!! I bet it will look pristine when you're done!

Glad to hear ya got the 400 in and running!

Thanks Ernie! The only thing that sucks right now, is that we have been getting small snow storms for the past week and a half and haven't been able to work much.'smiliedoh'Between the snow, wind, and the cold temps, (26 has been our average high, and 2 our low) it makes it real difficult...

Gorgeous truck, and congrats on TOTM!! Dentsides FTW!!! YelloThumbUp

I'm here when I can get a chance, which hasn't been very often lately. Been out of work since july, and have been busy trying to make ends meet doing spot jobs. Finally had a successful interview last week though, and I'll be going to work some time next week. Then I really won't have much free...

I like the rumble of the exhaust in the first one! Other than the clanging, it sounds just like my '77 F-250! YelloThumbUp

Nice lookin' truck! YelloThumbUp

After spending the day workin' out at the landlord's ranch, I feel it. lol

I'm 28 today, yay. :suspicious:

smilieIagree smiliewhathesaid That could have been much, much worse.Sending prayers from WY.

Great lookin' color!

Looks awesome!! Glad to hear ya got 'er put together and runnin'!