Friend needs help v. 1999 Ford Expedition - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

ArthurS · 2007-02-02, 05:46 PM

My friend has a 1999 Ford Expedition. 180k on the clock. Thing is starting to fall apart, but she wants to keep it going as long as possible.

Current issue: These trucks have that air suspension deal where it raises and lowers when you start the car. Currently, the rear end sometimes doesn't raises back up. Its not all the time, sometimes it works just fine and other times it never raises itself. So the ride gets very uncomfortable and bumpy.

Does this sound like a bad compressor? Could it be something I might be able to fix or does this sound like a pricey shop fix.

Any advice would wonderful .

Thanks guys!

Dean · 2007-02-02, 06:17 PM

Do a pressure test on the system. Look for leaks.

There is probably a diagnostic procedure in the shop manual, or on-line somewhere.

khail19 · 2007-02-02, 06:17 PM

If it is a bad compressor, I think you'll have to go to the dealer to replace it. Big $$$. Could just be a leak in the line or the airbags too.

Kevin M · 2007-02-02, 07:02 PM

Does another trim level have standard spring/strut/shock suspension? If so, there's the fix, a la XT6.

2007-02-02, 05:46 PM	#1
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Friend needs help v. 1999 Ford Expedition My friend has a 1999 Ford Expedition. 180k on the clock. Thing is starting to fall apart, but she wants to keep it going as long as possible. Current issue: These trucks have that air suspension deal where it raises and lowers when you start the car. Currently, the rear end sometimes doesn't raises back up. Its not all the time, sometimes it works just fine and other times it never raises itself. So the ride gets very uncomfortable and bumpy. Does this sound like a bad compressor? Could it be something I might be able to fix or does this sound like a pricey shop fix. Any advice would wonderful . Thanks guys! __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2007-02-02, 06:17 PM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Do a pressure test on the system. Look for leaks. There is probably a diagnostic procedure in the shop manual, or on-line somewhere. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-02-02, 07:02 PM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Does another trim level have standard spring/strut/shock suspension? If so, there's the fix, a la XT6. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

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2007-02-02, 06:17 PM	#3
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	If it is a bad compressor, I think you'll have to go to the dealer to replace it. Big $$$. Could just be a leak in the line or the airbags too.