Need advice!!!!!

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  1. Big2ue

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    I'm just going to start from the top and make my way down. 1st, my truck started out with a light tap took it to the shop had the cps changed out still was throwing codes. 2nd, Had the ford dealership do a second diagnostic and ended up with having my cam phaser redone and timing chain tensioners. 3rd driver side fuel module went bad a week later. So after about a week of driving threw another code had it diagnose, came back it was the front driver side converter, had it replace. Now I'm still hearing a tap noise coming from the motor and stumbles at low RPM's around 1 to 2000's and when I hit a hill after engine is up to temp. Has anyone experienced this issue? Does this sound like a plug and COP problem or a fuel issue? To make it worse I just got the truck in October of last year! It's an 06 expedition with 102,000 on speedo.
     
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    vacuum leak I :think:
     
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    One more thing my fuel mileage is horrible. 9.4 to 10.2 mpg!
     
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    fuel mileage could be a tons of different things.

    1. check your plugs.
    2. check your air filter.
    3. check your fuel filter.
    4. check your pcv valve.

    in fact I would just replaces those filters and pcv valve. maybe $20 for all 3 items.
     
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    I would replace the plugs soon, they're usually done at 100k and could be part of the problem.

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    That's 1st on the list cause to me it feels like a misfire. Did they redesign the motor craft plugs or is they still the same 2 piece design that brakes into 2?
    How much does dealer charge for a tune up?
     
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    they fixed the design. Not sure on the cost a dealership though.
     
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    The spark plugs were 2-piece from 04-06, some of the early 07s too... Now they are all one piece and you'll have the best luck with the Motorcraft plugs. Some guys have issues switching to a different brand. It should cost around $500 at the dealer to have them replaced, just make sure that you get a guarantee that they won't charge for any broken ones!

    Call the dealer for a tune up price. They're all a little different.
     
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    Just called 2 local ford dealers and was quoted 350 + 100 for each broken plug and 500 + 40 for each plug that brakes off. This right here is some bull**** I have never seen a spark plug change so damn expensive!!!!!!
     
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    Sounds like you need to find another dealer or shop thats bs

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