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    70mph + vibration

    Some people complain about the Hankooks but they've been awesome for me. I'm at 40,000 miles on mine and they have good tread left. Photo attached. Very good on ice and snow. Worked great offroad in Moab three times. Very quiet. I've run them 100mph on cruise many times. Very smooth. I seem to...
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    Expy #3

    I have a 16' Platinum. Outside of the recalls, which cost nothing, the only thing that I've had to replace in 8yrs is the TPS and the spark plugs (which I replaced myself). Still has original brakes. I've been doing 6,000 mile oil changes.
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    2017 Expedition - Jerky acceleration, misfires (P304, P300, P305)

    1. Never change the gap on platinum plugs. 2. If the computer says there is a problem on number 4, then there is a problem on number 4. 3. You can't manually clean valves on the engine. 4. Never use dielectric grease on any wire that goes to a PCM. 5. Better take this to an experienced...
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    Pulsating transmission brake in 2nd gear

    My surging came back again. Only when coming downhill in second gear. I got the transmission to 195 degrees and adjusted the transmission fluid level with the dip stick. After a quick check in the owners manual, it appears that they want you to use the tow/haul button for most effective engine...
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    Pulsating transmission brake in 2nd gear

    Adding some trans fluid has been a royal pain. I tried a very long funnel. No way it will fit in there. Had to go to Lowes and get like 4ft of 1/2" tubing. Attached that to my funnel and added oil. The CAT melted my new tube after I added some oil. There is literally no room on this and...
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    Pulsating transmission brake in 2nd gear

    Ok, first I found I have to remove the diaper. Had to put on ramps, remove bolts on one side of the diaper and let it hang down. Checked the dip stick on a hot transmission and the fluid is low. I found out you have to jiggle the dip stick to make sure it drops all the way in for an accurate...
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    Pulsating transmission brake in 2nd gear

    I got this trans dipstick confused with my Chrysler. It looks like the dip stick on the Ford is part of the fill plug. I'll check it and report back.
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    Pulsating transmission brake in 2nd gear

    The transmission has never been serviced. I'm around 77,000 miles so well under the 150,000 mile change interval with no leaks. The transmission is a 6 sp and works great. Only the braking function doesn't hold well. There is no dip stick. I guess I'll have to order the service dip stick. I...
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    Pulsating transmission brake in 2nd gear

    My 16' has a pulsating transmission brake in second gear. When coming down a mountain from a ski resort in second gear the transmission brake comes on and off. Has anyone heard of this? Maybe a software update will fix? I have the 6sp transmission. I ended up smoking the brakes in 10 degree...
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    Topping off Orange Antifreeze with Yellow Antifreeze

    Be glad that the motorcraft antifreeze play well together. I have a 13 Chrysler and the Chryslers had massive problems with heater cores plugging and non mixable antifreeze. The earlier days of dexcool had sludge/jelly problems when mixed wrong. I dumped the OEM Chrysler antifreeze and went...
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    Topping off Orange Antifreeze with Yellow Antifreeze

    I found this. It looks like the gold wasn't used very long. https://youtu.be/o1pz05j4uWE?si=XRJYczipuLWqklZr
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    Topping off Orange Antifreeze with Yellow Antifreeze

    Except that it specifically says on the bottle not to mix with any other antifreeze. That is why I posted the Ford bulletin that says that you can mix with other colors of anti freeze even though the bottle says otherwise.
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    Topping off Orange Antifreeze with Yellow Antifreeze

    Yeah, but the important thing here is that the newer spec yellow can be used to top off existing orange antifreeze (of an older spec) without a drain and flush. Thats a different thing than your statement.
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    Topping off Orange Antifreeze with Yellow Antifreeze

    My 16' needed to be topped off after 7 yrs. I went to the Ford dealership and they gave me the Yellow antifreeze. I quickly found out that I have the orange antifreeze. After a little bit of internet forum searching I found out that the orange antifreeze is GM dexcool. I also found out the...
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    2015 wrench icon/catalytic

    https://youtu.be/ZNxXM75zJOw?si=Y8dfkzeV6jDQ_azA
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