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    High and low headlights at same time? (Not Bambi Mode)

    There should be a vertical dial to the left of the steering wheel and almost behind it, on the vertical panel, that controls the brightness of the dash lights, including turning them on or off. If you turn it "up" they should turn on and you can control the brightness. If that dial doesn't work...
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    High and low headlights at same time? (Not Bambi Mode)

    You want to look up how to enable Bambi Mode (brights with fog lights too) for your 1997, you'll probably need an OBDII programmer with FORScan software. This is the one I bought for my 2013 but you may need a different version https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094Z7PBLS/
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    High and low headlights at same time? (Not Bambi Mode)

    What are "spotlights"? Do you mean fog lights?
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    Automatic Running Boards

    If they are really bad it's a lot more involved than penetrating fluid, mine are currently off and torn down and getting a full lubrication. Currently deciding between doing the self-tapper mod or fitting a grease Zerk.
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    Automatic Running Boards

    Can you link to what you put on? I'm seeing a lot of flaps that say they won't work with power running boards.
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    High and low headlights at same time? (Not Bambi Mode)

    How did you accomplish it? I'm very interested.
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    Sticky situation

    This or Deoxit D5 or CRC QD Electronics Cleaner should all work and should leave no residue, you may want to tape off the area around the shifter though just in case. IMPORTANTLY, these won't magically "clean" the gunk out of your shifter, they will just move it to where it should be less of an...
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    Best upgrades or things to change on 2014 limited ?

    Quickest and potentially cheapest for a smoother ride is more sidewall on the tires, though the 275/55 on my 20" wheels seem fine. For less bodyroll, go the opposite, less sidewall. FB marketplace and craigslist both have lots of 6x135 wheels in 17", 18" and 20", and sometimes 22", and the F150...
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    Best upgrades or things to change on 2014 limited ?

    Change the oil when the truck tells you and let her warm up and drop to ~1200rpm idle before driving, below 0 degrees can take 10 minutes but it's worth it. If those are still just reflector headlights with halogens you may want to consider some sort of upgrade, there are many paths here but it...
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    2014 Electrical/Stereo Connectors

    Go to the Crutchfield website and build out a full new stereo, look at the recommended accessories they add and delete what you don't need out of the cart and buy the rest with the included install instructions.
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    Another 17 Expy Platinum - bulb question

    HID LEDs are now available for under $100 a set and they are almost as good as true HIDs, the main benefit being no warmup time and no restrike issues (although that's not really an issue either anymore). The color is also excellent, no gross 6000K+ BS. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNWW9462...
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    Jack and Tools What are these and what am I missing? 2013 Expy XLT

    Firstly I would add a 7" or so VISE grips or similar as a handle for raising and lowering the spare, makes it much easier. Then I would honestly skip the plastic piece and the "tool roll", they are basically useless. I tossed those in the corner of the garage and have everything "loose" in that...
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    High and low headlights at same time? (Not Bambi Mode)

    Thanks!
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    Power window help

    OEM means Original Equipment Manufacturer, in this context it means that the parts are the same ones that Ford used to build the vehicle and also would use to replace any parts too. It's considered one of the best ways to rule out any issues as being caused by "bad parts" because OEM parts are...
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    front & rear windscreen washer pump fuses

    For anyone reading this, I'd like to clarify that the "washer motors" and "washer pump" are two different things that are actually FOUR different things - 3 separate motors one for each wiper and one single pump for both front and rear nozzles. You can get the wipers to move with a bad pump and...
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