What to look for when buying a gen3 expy

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Hello everyone. Anymore info on this? Going to look at a 2012 XL 4X4 today...maybe
I read someplace here this was most likely due to the MyFord touch system that was introduced around that time and had issues

could be wrong but that's what I read
 

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I'm going to go check it out today and see if I can make a deal on it. It's an XL 4x4 with 77k. Looks really clean in pics. Well see what looks like face to face.

http://www.earnhardtcjd.com/used/Ford/2012-Ford-Expedition+4WD-a13932180a0e0ae80954dfcc23f68a13.htm
Here is the build sheet from the etis.ford.com website:

Expedition (2003-), 5.4L 3V V8, Oxford White

VIN Number: 1FMJU1G53CEF68214
Primary Features
Build Date: 15.08.2012
Vehicle Line: Expedition (2003-)
Body Style: 4 Door Wagon
Version: Ford Series
Engine: 5.4L 3V V8
Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic Trans (6R80)
Drive: LHD 4WD (PTD)
Axle Ratio: 3.31
Emission: With 49 State/Non Green State Req
Air Conditioning: HD Manual Air Conditioning
Territory: (+)"USA"
Paint: Oxford White
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Minor Features

  • Medium Light Stone Interior
  • Beck (D)
  • With Fr.Sus/Trans/Fuel Skidplates
  • With Manual Liftgate
  • With Under Floor Stowage
  • 119"/3023MM Wheelbase
  • (-)"XL"
  • (-) Version Packages
  • Less Special Purpose Vehicle
  • Kentucky Truck Plant Build
  • Less Convenience Group
  • Less Special Value Packages
  • Less Memory Package
  • Feature Content Group 1
  • With Roll Stability Control
  • With English Language Label
  • Owner Hand Book Pack
  • With Fixed Rear Vent Quarter Window
  • With Privacy Glass
  • Standard Ovrhed Console & With Rail
  • With Full Floor Console
  • Fixed Foot Pedals
  • With Carpet Floor Covering Level 1
  • Front Floor Carpet Mats
  • Rear Floor Carpet Mats
  • Sunvsr-Dual/Light/Illum/Mirr-Driver
  • With Stowage Bin - 3rd Row
  • Less Cargo Stowage Rack/Rail
  • With Running Boards
  • Chrome-Plated
  • With Integrated Roof Rack
  • Less Exterior Wheel Lip Moulding
  • Lower Moulding - In Colour Cladding
  • With Electrochromic R/View Mirror
  • With Driver Electric/Heated Mirror
  • With Pass Convex Elec/Heated Mirror
  • With Black Exterior Mirror
  • Less Signal Mirror System
  • Less Temp Control Driver Seat
  • Less Temp Control Passengers Seat
  • Less Rear Heated Seat
  • With Cloth 2nd Row Seat Material
  • Second Row 40-20-40 Seats
  • Less 3rd Row Rear Seat
  • With Driver 6 Way Pwr.Seat Adjuster
  • Less Adjustable Passenger Seat
  • Less Programmable Driver Seat
  • With Heavy Duty Trailer Towing
  • With Front Towing Hook
  • With Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
  • With Chrome Exterior Door Handle
  • 4 Door Wagon
  • Speed Sensitive Windscreen Wipers
  • Less Sun Roof
  • Front Bumper - Molded In Colour
  • Rear Bumper - Molded In Color
  • With Front Licence Plate Bracket
  • Belt/Dr & Pa Fr/1,2&3 Row Restraint
  • With E-Coated Steel Spare Wheel
  • With 4 Wheel Tyre Pressure Sensors
  • 17 X 8" Alum Painted Wheel-Exp Lugs
  • P265/70R 17 A/T OWL
  • With Super Engine Cooling System
  • Less Immersion Heater
  • With 49 State/Non Green State Req
  • With Standard Suspension
  • 3.31
  • Less Rear Axle Limited Slip Diff
  • 5.4L 3V V8
  • Less Exhaust Pipe Extension
  • With 4 Wheel Disc-Brake
  • Normal Fuel Fill
  • Less Fuel Kit - FIA
  • Less DVD Pack - FIA
  • Less Remote Starter - FIA
  • Heavy Duty Aux Trans Oil Cooler
  • 4X4 2 Speed Transfer Case With Tod
  • FFV-(Ethanol) Fuel
  • With Man Rake/Floor Shift Strg Col
  • Steering Wheel-Leather Wrapped + CK
  • Less Steering Wheel Audio Controls
  • With MPH/KMH Speedometer
  • Less Message Centre
  • Less Reverse Proximity Sensor
  • Less Front Parking Aid
  • Standard Duty Battery
  • Less Power Convertor
  • With Premium AM/FM Sterio/CD
  • Less Radio Reception Equipment
  • With NAAO Radio Frequency
  • Less Headphones/Sockets - Rear
  • With Premium Sound System
  • Less Sync
  • Less Garage Door Opener
  • Less Camera
  • Less Driver Technology Pack
  • With Complx Refect Headlamp Design
  • With Daytime Running Lamps
  • Oxford White
  • Generic Country Group 1
  • Ford Series
  • 6 Speed Automatic Trans (6R80)
  • Expedition (2003-)
  • (-) GVMT Service Administration
  • (-)"CDN"
  • (-)"GU"
  • (-)"BRN"
  • (-)"BZ"
  • (-)"IS"
  • (-)"ATG"
  • (-)"PH"
  • (-)"AW"
  • Fleet
 

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Looks like My wife Is trading her 2016 Explorer Limited for a 2016 King Ranch Expedition.

Any thing I need to look out for? Ive run the car fax and its showing a clean report. I know its a gen1 EB 3.5L but by 2016 the issues that showed up in the F150's should have been resolved correct?

Thanks for any advice.
 

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Looks like My wife Is trading her 2016 Explorer Limited for a 2016 King Ranch Expedition.

Any thing I need to look out for? Ive run the car fax and its showing a clean report. I know its a gen1 EB 3.5L but by 2016 the issues that showed up in the F150's should have been resolved correct?

Thanks for any advice.
You might have Sync 3 depending on the build date. You might have to update the software. If you want to use Apple Play you will have to replace the module in the center console. You shouldn't have any issues with the EcoBoost engine other than the normal stuff depending on mileage.
 

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You might have Sync 3 depending on the build date. You might have to update the software. If you want to use Apple Play you will have to replace the module in the center console. You shouldn't have any issues with the EcoBoost engine other than the normal stuff depending on mileage.
Yep we ended up getting it. It did have Sync 3, and Ive already connected it to our home Wifi network to update.

I have the part number for the Apple carplay adapter , will I have to load new software for it as well?
 

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Yep we ended up getting it. It did have Sync 3, and Ive already connected it to our home Wifi network to update.

I have the part number for the Apple carplay adapter , will I have to load new software for it as well?
Read this thread. http://www.expeditionforum.com/posts/256542/ There is a lot of information about installing the updated USB module and even a video on how to do it. There is a link to the 2.2 software which you can't get from WiFi yet. There are two different versions one if you have NAV and one if you don't. It is a little long but it is a good thread.
 
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