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    2003 Eddie Bauer radio stays on

    Other than new shocks my 2016 Expy is still behaving nicely at 112,000 miles… my 2003 Eddie Bauer on the other hand has suddenly decided to kill itself by draining the battery every time it’s left alone for a day or two. I guess that being twenty years old with 237,000 miles might contribute to...
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    Felt belly pan keeps coming loose.

    Wow.. thanks JEexpedition07. Once used 2023 F150’s start showing up on lots I’m probably going to shop 2023 5.0 F150’s. I like my third Expedition but I might be done with them in the next year or so. I was glad when the EcoBoost 3.5 replaced the 5.4 for fuel mileage and big horsepower increase...
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    Felt belly pan keeps coming loose.

    I agree with JExpedition07 in that you can remove it with no consequences. I purchased my 2015 with 36,000 miles. At 55,000 miles I decided to permanently eliminate the “felt cover”. As of today I’ve accrued another 45,000 miles and I haven’t had any issues attributable to eliminating the cover...
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    Drivers Side Turbo Failing?

    That Ford dealership is either avoiding the obvious or just plain dumb. The EcoBoost V6 turbos have a well known reputation for leaking oil at the bottom oil line fitting. Search this forum for “leaking turbo” and you’ll be able to zero in on V6 turbocharger oil leaks. Fortunately, the turbos...
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    P0420 and P0430 - Need Help Diagnosing

    “Sitting for quite some time” seemed to affect both the Explorer and the Expedition…. Which led me to believe that ethanol may have been a contributing factor. And You absolutely have to see the downstream and upstream sensors simultaneously and preferably in a “two graph” voltage mode. Plus...
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    P0420 and P0430 - Need Help Diagnosing

    One more kernel of thought…. If an injector were to have been contaminated to the extent that it would not close sufficiently after the intake cycle and allow fuel to enter the cylinder during an exhaust cycle, backfiring would be a result. And even if said condition is intermittent at most, if...
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    P0420 and P0430 - Need Help Diagnosing

    Interestingly I was also able to stave off the P0240 code in the Explorer for more than 1,000 miles on two occasions by running the fuel level to near empty, filling it with ethanol free gasoline and pouring a large bottle of Chevron Techron fuel system cleaner into the tank. My Foxwell...
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    P0420 and P0430 - Need Help Diagnosing

    I’ve had a P0420 code on my 2015 Expedition and 2015 Explorer… I utilized my Foxwell analyzer graphing tool to compare bank 1 and bank 2 O2 voltages and noticed a difference in waveforms bank to bank so I elected to go the most thrifty route first by replacing the bank 1 O2 sensors in both...
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    After market struts/ shocks

    The Bilsteins are great but probably overrated. Buy the KYB’s.
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    After market struts/ shocks

    Three of for factory struts were leaking on my 2018 before it hit 50,000. When I priced Bilsteins VS KYBs on Rock Auto it was a no brainer. More than satisfied with the KYBs. I even catch air at 45 mph on a little hill near home just for giggles and it lands perfectly. It’s now my Town Car Raptor.
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    My Timberline told be to take a break?

    The vehicle monitors the length of time that the driver’s eyes are closed. Anything longer than three seconds registers as the driver dozing off. You closed your eyes just long enough while jamming to Dio.
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    Shock absorbers too soft: 2015 XLT 4WD?

    Travelingjohn: It’s best to get the “Quick Strut” version with springs already installed.. 1: Removing the shock cartridge is best done in a professional shop.. Dangerous and a PITA. 2: I haven’t installed the 5100’s yet. the KYB quick struts have THREE extra coils over the factory springs 10 vs...
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    Auto A/C front blower shuts off on High setting (all other speed good)

    2015 XLT... Highest fan speed on front HVAC fan stays on for about 5-10 seconds then shuts down. Changing fan speed via +\- selector button to any speed lower than maximum allows ran resumption at any speeds selected. Resistor pack, motor and cable connector replaced by dealer before I bought it.
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    Sub Woofer connections on a 2015 XLT?

    Thanks Trainmaster. You pretty much verified my suspicions... Henry Ford probably wouldn’t have added an extra three wires to the loom either if it saved 27 cents (2015 US dollars) per vehicle. Now I need to find out if there are any radio head outputs that can be used for a a Subaru-woofer.
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    Shock absorbers too soft: 2015 XLT 4WD?

    Wow! Thanks all! I’m going to check out the Bilstien 5100’s. I’m even okay with an extra inch of ride height if the settings are adjustable.. Easier to clear road kill.
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