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  1. ManUpOrShutUp

    2014 Expedition - A/C won't blow cold on front passenger side

    You can try it. The procedure is in the service manual, but I can't currently access mine (It's on a CD and the PC I built a few months ago doesn't have drive bays.). That said, I have recalibrated mine several times over the years and it always ends up just being a very short-term fix. More...
  2. ManUpOrShutUp

    2014 Expedition - A/C won't blow cold on front passenger side

    Passenger side temp is controlled by the actuator behind the stereo. Super easy to change out. Mine went at 130k (truck was about 7y old). There's an Expedition video, but I can't find it. The F150 is extremely similar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hM4PTJ8PNs
  3. ManUpOrShutUp

    How you feel about BlueCruise after the 2 crashes?

    Theoretically, I think it all sounds great. However, I don't think I'm ever going to reach a point where I really trust the vehicle to drive itself.
  4. ManUpOrShutUp

    Electronics shorted by windshield tinting water?

    As I said above, they should only be using distilled water. If they're using tap, they're hacks.
  5. ManUpOrShutUp

    Only 1 USB port in front seat area??

    In the Mrs car, she used a plug-in adapter. In my 3rd gen Expedition I mounted one of these.
  6. ManUpOrShutUp

    Electronics shorted by windshield tinting water?

    On late model vehicles the front windshield blocks 94% of UVA from the factory wherein the sides (and rear on cars) do not. So you're not really gaining anything in terms of UV protection. You're getting some light reduction of course, but you're also significantly reducing visibility since you...
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    Electronics shorted by windshield tinting water?

    The shop is full of crap. This is one of those scenarios where they are trying to blame their own negligence on some outside influence. Tinting isn't going to introduce any more water than would be introduced by driving in the rain with your windows open. Moreover, they should be used...
  8. ManUpOrShutUp

    Rear brake pads and rotors junk at 25K miles.

    They are? I got 80k out my first set on my 3rd gen EL. Heck, at 210k I'm only on the 3rd set in the rear. I'm actually shocked at how long they last - longer than any other vehicle I owned before or currently.
  9. ManUpOrShutUp

    Are we NO for ignition?

    Based on this alone, I'd find a new mechanic. He's throwing parts at the problem without having any idea what the problem actually is. While the coils do go bad on these trucks more than most vehicles, they're not a routine maintenance item and there's no reason to replace them if they're not...
  10. ManUpOrShutUp

    Sticky situation

    Disconnect the battery and saturate it with electronics cleaner. Give it 30 min to dry, reconnect battery and see if it's improved. Worst case, it harms nothing.
  11. ManUpOrShutUp

    2011 Expedition Blend Door Actuator location

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hM4PTJ8PNs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5xvlbiaxF4
  12. ManUpOrShutUp

    Ford PremiumCare - worth it?

    Go to Lombard Ford or Flood Ford. You'll probably pay 1/4 that for the same warranty.
  13. ManUpOrShutUp

    Expedition too big for daily?

    I initially regretted the EL for this reason, but grew to love it within a few months. The only thing I personally feel it's too big for is city driving. It's hard enough darting between cars in traffic and finding a parking space in my wife's sedan. The EL just complicates those issues even...
  14. ManUpOrShutUp

    Topping off Orange Antifreeze with Yellow Antifreeze

    It really isn't. The yellow has replaced the orange in the product lineup (and did so years ago). If they weren't mixable, there would be no orange replacement. It was formulated, specifically, to be mixable with the orange as the factory maintenance schedule involves a drain/fill, not a...
  15. ManUpOrShutUp

    Topping off Orange Antifreeze with Yellow Antifreeze

    Ford stopped making the orange, so yes, the replacement is yellow.
  16. ManUpOrShutUp

    PowerStop, Hawk, Akebono, EBC, Bosch, Centric and even Brembo brake pads. So many options with so little reviews and info!

    I have Akebono ProACT pads w/ AC Delco rotors on my Expedition and have been running them for years. Very happy with both. I also just put ProACTs on my wife's sedan with Raybestos Element3 rotors a couple months. No comments on longevity yet, but stopping and brake feel are good.
  17. ManUpOrShutUp

    Extended Warranty Value

    No indications of bad PCV components. I've had the ATF changed twice. I did a full flush/fill/filter at ~100k and then just a drain/fill/filter at probably 150-160k (have the exact mileage in my maintenance log). Trans is still smooth other than that slightly jerky downshift from first to...
  18. ManUpOrShutUp

    Extended Warranty Value

    There's no harm in a 3k interval on the 5.4L, but I think it's overkill. I even question whether it's really needed on the turbos with the oil dilution. I've been running a 5k interval on my '11 since I got it and am at ~210k miles now. I check the oil constantly though as she likes to...
  19. ManUpOrShutUp

    Extended Warranty Value

    Just reviews the terms carefully and make sure to abide by all maintenance schedules and keep records of everything.
  20. ManUpOrShutUp

    Poll about 5.4l V8 and mileage

    ~210k now. Driven very little this year. Off the top of my head I have replaced/repaired: all climate controlled seat components, backup camera, both rear shocks, the 3 coolant hoses with the "quick" (haha!) disconnects, 1 front axle seal, front diff resealed, oil pan resealed, water pump, all...
  21. ManUpOrShutUp

    High mileage Expys?

    Still at 210k on my '11 due to a bad back injury. I drove it less than 4k this year. My usual is ~20k.
  22. ManUpOrShutUp

    Motorcraft vs. other wheel hub bearing assys

    My rears are original at 210k. I have one original in the front. The other is an SKF that I replaced around 125k. At the time I actually looked at a total of 4 - SKF + 3 MOOGs. The SKF came from Amazon and was SKF-branded. One of the MOOGs came from Rock Auto and was MOOG-branded. I also...
  23. ManUpOrShutUp

    Tires

    +1 on the Michelins. Costco, Sam's Club and BJ's often have $150 off a set of 4. Includes free road hazard. Chase Freedom has 5% cash back at wholesale clubs right now also.
  24. ManUpOrShutUp

    New Tires

    I had those years ago. They were great for snow/mud, but it was like riding on square tires compared to highway tires. They wore very quickly also.
  25. ManUpOrShutUp

    New Tires

    They're great tires in everything but snow and we haven't had a snowy winter here in quite a few years. Last year we didn't even have 1 major snowstorm. The year before that I think we had one. Even if we had 14 days a year where the roads were really snowy, I'd still take the Michelins since...

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