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    Is Ford Doing Anything About Their Paint Issues?

    I'm surprised engineers didn't address the causes of galvanic corrosion a long time ago. My 12 is blistering like a 1950 Chevy in upstate New York. It bugs me, but clearly there is no good solution. Aftermarket paint is just never going to be as good as factory paint, so repair is not final.
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    The 5.4L 3-valve "mileage vs symptoms" thread!

    2009 XLT 244,000 miles 2012 Limited 124,000 miles No problems.
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    2015-2017 Gear ratios and towing

    I intentionally bought mine with the load leveling, anti-sway suspension. Without that, you won't be happy with an 8200 pound trailer. I'd suggest you probably won't be happy anyway as it's awfully close to the limit of design.
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    Help me choose a used Expedition for towing

    It's that wacky stuff called physics and engineering. If you choose to ignore science that's great, but I can guarantee you can't change physical reality. Good luck with your "theory".
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    Replacement tires

    The Michelin LTX M/S2 M+S series have worked well for me. I got mine through Sears for a lot less than the Rire Tack price. I think they're also available in Ford Quick Lanes. I drive in the snow quite a bit and have found these stable, quiet and reliable.
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    Help me choose a used Expedition for towing

    I'm on my second. My '99 went almost a quarter million miles. My '12 has just over 100K. Both came equipped with load-leveling suspension. It really makes a difference for towing and makes highway driving smoother, too. I'd look for a rig with the 5.4L Triton V8 instead of a twin turbo...
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    Green cluster lights --- alas, we're stuck with em

    It's a shame there was apparently no project manager during design who might have recognized that mixing 1970's LEDs with digital with analog made for a confusing mess.
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    Maintenance questions on just purchased '12 Expedition w/ 102k miles

    Same rig I drive. I have 92,000 on mine and it feels like it's just getting broken in. The big service is the 95,000 mile tune up, which includes plugs and solenoids. Make sure that was done as scheduled. I'd bet someone who sold at 102K didn't do that service. As for the dash LEDs, the...
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    Leather Care

    One precautionary note ... if you have heated and/or cooled seats, do not over apply any treatment to prevent plugging the holes that distribute the cooled/heated air.
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    Just saw an advertisement for a barebones F150 XL... for 40 grand before fees and taxes

    For my money, I want a V8 ... I'm just not excited about twin turbo added compression in a motor spinning twice as fast. Physics says this combination won't hold up as long, no matter what the advertisements tell us! However, the idea of a 2018 Expy Platinum Max for a mere $75K makes me...
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    Triton V8 or Ecoboost V6?

    I loved the 200+K I got from my first 5.4. I tow a lot and can't imagine that the higher compression and higher RPMs of the Ecoboost will make it last longer than a V8, so I snagged another 5.4 when it was time for a new rig. I'm at 85K and still loving my choice.
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    Sync 3 problems on warmer days

    I think the bottom line here is that Sync doesn't get updated regularly and Ford wants a prohibitive amount of money for an upgrade, so it isn't going to happen. Contrast that with your phone, which comes with an operating system. You pay for and expect regular system updates to the phone...
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    Sync 3 problems on warmer days

    That sounds frustrating. Never have experienced anything like that with my Android phone. Seems like there are two solutions. OK, shoot me, I'm being an imp ... move to a cooler place or get a different phone. ;)
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    Just got my 1st look at the 2.7 ecoboost...

    I think the missing part of this discussion is the compression in the engine ... if a normally aspirated engine has 100 psi and a twin-turbo has 160 psi, I'm guessing the lower pressure engine lasts longer.
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    S**t motors

    Indeed, the newer 3 valve version also has much deeper threading on the plugs ... if I were to replace the motor in a '99 because of concern over the plugs, I'd look for a newer Triton.
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