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    row of red LEDs on dash in front of driver

    If you consistently see this while driving then you have a personal problem.
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    10R80 Fluid Change Project Creep, New PPE pan.

    Sorry, no, I did not have any clearance issues. I might have to get back under there and take a look to make sure I have clearance. Glad my write up was helpful!
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    LED tail lights seep moisture

    As I understand it, they are not “sealed“. I often have condensation inside. I was told it was perfectly normal. Hasn’t hurt anything in over four years. And, it has helped cure my OCD! I ignore it now.
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    Blower motor questions

    Is the cabin air filter clean? Simple, I know, but I had my son-in-law not change his for over 100,000 miles! True story…
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    Alarm randomly going off for no reason?

    This is what happens to us. Especially while camping. Flies set off the internal alarm. Fortunately gnats do not. You can turn off the inside alarm, but it defaults to on the next time you shut the vehicle off. Maybe you can turn it off with forscan.
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    Global Window Open & Close

    Be careful what you wish for. Mine would, at random, put my windows down in the middle of the night. After the third time, and after getting 2 inches of snow inside of my vehicle, I turned Global open off
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    Where to buy OEM parts

    When I replaced my thermostat with a motorcraft I was surprised to find that there was no thermostat gasket included. Be sure you have a gasket on hand.
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    This will likely be my last ford

    This is so sad. I have a 2018 that is 1 week away from being a 2019. Glad I have a metal oil pan!! I see all these issues and shake my head. Most lemon laws have a “time” clause so one down for six months would get you a new one or a refund. We have had the front shocks replaced for leaking...
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    When should head gaskets be serviced?

    Oh! And I removed the big mouse nest that was on top of the block between the heads
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    When should head gaskets be serviced?

    I did this a few years back on my 2003. Had some pitting on the heads were the intake seal was. Filled it with JB weld, then stone smooth. Yes your spark plugs, and your valve cover gaskets. I did the alternator as I still had the original on there. That was probably not necessary. Have fun and...
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    wireless key

    “Battery tested good” doesn’t really mean anything. A year and a half ago I had mine checked three times for door handle locks and interior lights not working right or at all. Over 9 days at the dealer doing a deep charge and battery check. It would work for two or three days after I got it...
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    Engine Temp gauge has large temperature swings in seconds between 205 and 226 degrees

    Yes, replace your thermostat. Pretty easy job. The new Motorcraft design is said to be 190°, but the Celsius reading stamped on the thermostat indicates it is still 195°. Even so I’ve seen a more constant temperature.
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    Trans fluid change that won't end..... Rant alert

    I recently did this as a DIY. Replaced the plastic pan with a PPE. At 26K miles my plastic pan had a large bubble deformity, but the sealing area was flat. Even so I would never reuse this pan. The seal seemed fine, and I reused it with no issues. I did replace all the other seals and the...
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    What fuel do you use?

    Top Tier, always. 87 Ethanol usually. I get almost exactly 10% better mileage with 91 ethanol free. Always Premium when towing.
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    Deep Trans Pan Issues?

    Just saw this was a very old post. Sorry about that!
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