1999 Ford Expedition ODOMETER

1999 FORD EXPEDITION
88,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DOODERDAD
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Almost every time the fuel tank is filled,or the fuel cap is removed. The odometer will go off for at least 1 mile after starting out again.This isn't serious but is unusual. What could cause this? Also ,how much of a job is it to change the valve cover gaskets?
Dec 31, 2008 at 1:34 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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This seems to be a common problem with the newer model Ford trucks and SUVs. There is usually a bad solder joint on the LDC display of the odometer in the Fords. This can be fixed by reheating the solder at the crack and letting it re-flow.

Valve cover gasket is not too hard to replace if you have a little knowledge of "turning a wrench". If you would like removal/installation procedures for this, please let me know and I will be happy to post them for you.


Hope this helps..
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Dec 31, 2008 at 1:46 AM
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