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    2018 Platinum, in the shop with transmission problem

    Another update: The transmission tech determined it was the water pump. Apparently (and this is something new I've learned), the A/T oil runs through the engine coolant heat exchanger. They essentially share a radiator. In this way, the engine coolant helps to regulate the A/T oil...
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    2018 Platinum, in the shop with transmission problem

    Update: After 5 weeks in the shop, the A/T tech believes the water pump might be the culprit. They've replaced the water pump (which apparently also cools the A/T). They're putting some miles on it now to see how it holds up.
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    2018 Tranny Fluid Leak - reg shop or tranny shop?

    I drive a 2018 Expedition with about 86k miles. My transmission started overheating and upon pulling over, leaking transmission oil. It's been in the shop for the past 5 weeks. They should have it fixed any day now. I am the original owner and have Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP), as such...
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    2018 Platinum, in the shop with transmission problem

    A new 10-speed tranny is around $4800. I can't imagine what the labor cost is to take one apart and rebuild it. I'll keep you posted.
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    2018 Platinum, in the shop with transmission problem

    I honestly don't even think they've taken one look at the unit. They have 20+ Expeditions waiting in line for transmission service, and only one tech doing them all. At least they gave me a brand new Explorer as a loaner. Also, happy I purchased ESP for another two years last December.
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    2018 Platinum, in the shop with transmission problem

    Those are good suggestions. Yes, the same dealership replaced the transmission oil, filter, and gasket last November. However, if the transmission had too much fluid, that still wouldn't explain why it heats up to over 265F+, would it?
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    2018 Platinum, in the shop with transmission problem

    Well, heard an update today, two weeks later. They're down to one A/T tech, and I'm looking at potentially 4-6 more weeks. All the transmission issues are related to the 10-speed unit. They've got about 20 Expeditions waiting in queue with A/T issues. Thanks Ford, and the government to a...
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    2018 Platinum, in the shop with transmission problem

    Okay another update. Apparently they're in touch with Ford corporate, as the only 10-speed transmissions that are overheating and venting oil are the ones in the Expeditions, and not in any other models. They're telling me we're currently in a "holding pattern" until they hear back from Ford...
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    2018 Platinum, in the shop with transmission problem

    Just an update. A week later. They don't seem to know why or how the transmission oil pressure goes up so high. They're actively investigating. I did mention to them to check on the transmission oil cooler lines. They're looking into everything.
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    2018 Platinum, in the shop with transmission problem

    The truck is at 86,000 miles. Yesterday while driving on the highway, I began to notice transmission slipping in 10th gear. A few minutes later, I noticed the transmission temperature going up, and up, and up. Luckily for me, the Ford dealership is right in town, so I drove her straight...
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    Location/Part# of ambient light sensor

    Does anyone know the location and the part# of the ambient light sensor in 4th gen Expedition? My headlights in the past few months have been turning on and staying on throughout most of the day. I believe the ambient light sensor is faulty. I'm guessing it's the spherical protrusion in the...
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    I realllllly want to love the truck, but man is this thing glitchy!

    "+ Random roof rattle behind the drivers headrest near the midpoint of the panoramic roof." >> Assuming it's the same rattle, this drove me crazy for months. It ultimately ended-up being metal fasteners that are holding the sunroof. I had to torque them tighter and the rattle went away. As...
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    Muffler on its way out

    Found some skunk hair in my tailpipe today. Or, so I thought. I kept pulling and pulling, thinking it's a prank of some sort. Pulled out quite a bit. Turns out, it's fiberglass batting used in the muffler to suppress sound. All internet research points to a imminent muffler failure. To be...
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    Oil Change Impossible?

    It's a yellow plastic fastener. Only requires about half a turn to completely loosen. I replace mine with every oil change. Relatively easy job, just be careful as the oil will shoot out with quite a bit of pressure when you remove it. I alleviate that by opening the oil filler dipstick on...
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    Panoramic Tint

    Had my Vistaroof tinted with 30% IPX ceramic tint. Huge difference, and I can leave the sunshade open even in the middle of the day, and the sun is dim enough not to bother anyone. Significant heat reduction. In fact, all of my windows are tinted with IPX ceramic tint. It's not cheap, but the...
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    Center Console Half-Safe?

    This is perfect, thanks a million
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    Center Console Half-Safe?

    Looking at this product: https://www.americantrucks.com/alterum-f150-center-console-storage-lock-vault-t543303.html Can't determine if it's compatible with my 2018 Expedition Max Platinum 4x4. Would anyone have any recommendations for a center console half safe? Million thanks!
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    2022 Expedition Sunroof interior cover rattle

    Same rattle on our 2018 Expedition. I traced it to the metal bolts that hold the glass pane to the frame. Torqued them and the rattle was gone. It took me about 5 months to figure this out.
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    Transmission fluid change

    Sadly, no.
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    Running Boards

    My driver side automatic running board stopped working a month ago (72,000 miles). It's been deploying slow during the previous months. Then it simply deployed half-way out. Dealer replaced the motor under extended warranty. It works like new. Now my passenger-side is going slow as well. I...
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    Transmission fluid change

    I had our transmission oil and filter changed last week (72,000 miles). Dealership billed me for 7 quarts of QULV oil, and replaced screen assembly. I was billed for 1hr of labor plus the oil+screen. I also had them flush the coolant while they were at it. Looks like they didn't replace...
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    Extended Warranty Value

    At the time the vehicle had 60,000 miles and was 4 years old. I purchased PremiumCare for another 24 moths / 24,000 miles, along with rental car and lighting covered.
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    Extended Warranty Value

    I just wanted to share our experience with Ford's ESP (extended service plan). Our 2018 Expedition MAX 4x4 Platinum ended its least last year in December. We bought the car out of the lease, and along with it, purchased the extended warranty through Lombard Ford online. PremiumCare is the...
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    TPMS Sensors

    I would order genuine Ford OEM TPMS sensors. Last year I had ordered winter tires from Tire Rack, along with their "generic" TPMS sensors for the Expy. No one could get them programmed right, not even Ford dealer. Tire Rack then sent me another version, same deal. Overall, I probably spent...
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    AT oil - servicable?

    Ah, I remember something similar with my wife's old Jetta. I used a pump to extract the transmission oil and replace it. I might let a shop handle this.

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