What Have You Done to Your 4th Gen This Week?

[Artie]

It's the same as the seat flaps they make for the second row. In the phot you see the 2nd row and the 3rd tucked behind it.View attachment 32939

I should have gotten these for my second row. My BoB stroller has damaged the back of the second row.

 

[Nautique220]

Put a hood stripe on to see if I like it. I want to put the stealth grill on and leave the chrome rings. Maybe, maybe not. Can’t decide.


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I’d say it Looks pretty good.

Blacked out accents would make it stand out even more.

 

[Wayne Decker]

I should have gotten these for my second row. My BoB stroller has damaged the back of the second row.

If you already have the seat back covers you can send them back and they will add the flaps.

 

[Artie]

If you already have the seat back covers you can send them back and they will add the flaps.

I don’t have either.

 

[StealthyBulldog]

Painted the calipers red this weekend. Was quite a pain, literally! Rolling and contorting on a cement floor all weekend was not enjoyable! Haha would have been SO much nicer to remove the calipers and do it on a work bench (not to mention a much better job!) , but I'm not mechanically inclined enough to do it myself. As it is the wife is asking "well did you torque them properly, I don't want a wheel falling off" haha, could only imagine how nervous she'd be if I took all the brakes off (insurance policy paid up . . . check! Haha)! Don't have any nice clean sunny pics since it was - 20C, -28C with the wind chill this weekend! And my inlaws garage has florescent lights which suck! Anyway, here are some pictures of the process,

Wheels off ready to get started


Get some masking on to try and keep it clean (unsuccessfully)


Before the masking was the cleaner / degreaser, then the metal prep (kind of an etching)

Coat of rust preventative


The red finished product


And a shot with the winter wheels on


Supposed to warm up here a bit so finally should be able to get her washed up!

 

[Artie]

Painted the calipers red this weekend. Was quite a pain, literally! Rolling and contorting on a cement floor all weekend was not enjoyable! Haha would have been SO much nicer to remove the calipers and do it on a work bench (not to mention a much better job!) , but I'm not mechanically inclined enough to do it myself. As it is the wife is asking "well did you torque them properly, I don't want a wheel falling off" haha, could only imagine how nervous she'd be if I took all the brakes off (insurance policy paid up . . . check! Haha)! Don't have any nice clean sunny pics since it was - 20C, -28C with the wind chill this weekend! And my inlaws garage has florescent lights which suck! Anyway, here are some pictures of the process,

Wheels off ready to get started
View attachment 33153

Get some masking on to try and keep it clean (unsuccessfully)
View attachment 33154

Before the masking was the cleaner / degreaser, then the metal prep (kind of an etching)

Coat of rust preventative
View attachment 33155

The red finished product
View attachment 33156

And a shot with the winter wheels on
View attachment 33157

Supposed to warm up here a bit so finally should be able to get her washed up!

Looks really sharp! I always figured you’d need to disassemble and spray paint so I haven’t fooled with it.... I don’t know why I didn’t think about using a brush. I may do this now.

 

[RaginCajun87]

Installed the weathertech floor liners in all 3 rows, also installed the weathertech splash guards front and rear. Very easy to install and fit like factory. I added an extra push pin on the inside for extra strength. Only had to drill one hole on each one, super simple.

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[RaginCajun87]

Installed the expedition hood letters

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[RaginCajun87]

Wouldn't let me post pictures for my earlier post.

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[Doug Morgan]

When I installed my Weathertech flaps I drilled a hole towards the inside through the fender liner. Then installed stainless fender washers and fasteners to stop them from flopping around. Much more secure now.

 

[RaginCajun87]

When I installed my Weathertech flaps I drilled a hole towards the inside through the fender liner. Then installed stainless fender washers and fasteners to stop them from flopping around. Much more secure now.

Yeah it helped a lot.

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[Tampa Expedition]

 

[MxRacer965]

Took delivery of mine a couple days ago. So far I have:

-Installed the WeatherTech cargo mat
-Installed the WeatherTech dog Guard (super flimsy and probably going to get broken by my dogs, really need Travall to work their magic with our cars)
-Hardwired my Uniden R7 radar detector
-Loaded my 5 Star Tuning tune
-Added a mini-fridge

I’m coming from a Range Rover. I really, really miss the soft close doors and the refrigerator in the center console for baby formula, but other than that I’m loving this rig! I can modify the mini-fridge I purchased, and it should fit inside the center console. In the meantime, it’ll hang out by the car seat.

After driving my Gen II Raptor stock then seeing the difference tuning makes in throttle response and shifts, I knew I had to do the same for the Expedition.

Going to black out all the chrome over the next few weeks. Unsure what I’ll do with the wheels. Thinking of going with a dark bronze.



Got mine tuned out. Just saying this as an option to anyone that comes across this post/thread.



What percent did you go with in the front? I’m thinking somewhere around 15-20%.

Interested in a tune as well. Who all has done this and who did you go with? Obviously I see 5 star is out there, but damn they are pricey. I put a tune in my previous Grand Cherokee to solve some quibbles I had with the shifting more than anything, and I don't think I spent near the $700 or so 5 star has for tuner and tunes. Used a DiabloSport inTune DCX and a tune from Hemifevertuning previously.

I honestly don't care at all about putting up big HP numbers. What I'm more concerned with is a better overall driving experience. I've only got 600 miles on mine right now but the 10 speed certainly feels "clunky" at times, mostly what I feel like is the torque converter and Ford's choice of programming. I would also prefer it not try to claw its way to 10th gear as quickly as possible in the normal driving mode, but I also don't want it holding gears so long and not going into 10th unless at higher speeds like the sport mode does. Something in the middle would be perfect. So I want quick, smooth up shifts, with no "clunkiness", and ideally be a little less in a hurry to make it to 10th gear in exchange for a little lost MPG. What's everyone's experience?

 

[Deadman]

Interested in a tune as well. Who all has done this and who did you go with? Obviously I see 5 star is out there, but damn they are pricey. I put a tune in my previous Grand Cherokee to solve some quibbles I had with the shifting more than anything, and I don't think I spent near the $700 or so 5 star has for tuner and tunes. Used a DiabloSport inTune DCX and a tune from Hemifevertuning previously.

I honestly don't care at all about putting up big HP numbers. What I'm more concerned with is a better overall driving experience. I've only got 600 miles on mine right now but the 10 speed certainly feels "clunky" at times, mostly what I feel like is the torque converter and Ford's choice of programming. I would also prefer it not try to claw its way to 10th gear as quickly as possible in the normal driving mode, but I also don't want it holding gears so long and not going into 10th unless at higher speeds like the sport mode does. Something in the middle would be perfect. So I want quick, smooth up shifts, with no "clunkiness", and ideally be a little less in a hurry to make it to 10th gear in exchange for a little lost MPG. What's everyone's experience?

Then just use sport mode. Mine loses multiple mpg in sport mode, like at least 3 mpg. Might be worth it if you like that.

 

[TBaganATX]

Interested in a tune as well. Who all has done this and who did you go with? Obviously I see 5 star is out there, but damn they are pricey. I put a tune in my previous Grand Cherokee to solve some quibbles I had with the shifting more than anything, and I don't think I spent near the $700 or so 5 star has for tuner and tunes. Used a DiabloSport inTune DCX and a tune from Hemifevertuning previously.

I honestly don't care at all about putting up big HP numbers. What I'm more concerned with is a better overall driving experience. I've only got 600 miles on mine right now but the 10 speed certainly feels "clunky" at times, mostly what I feel like is the torque converter and Ford's choice of programming. I would also prefer it not try to claw its way to 10th gear as quickly as possible in the normal driving mode, but I also don't want it holding gears so long and not going into 10th unless at higher speeds like the sport mode does. Something in the middle would be perfect. So I want quick, smooth up shifts, with no "clunkiness", and ideally be a little less in a hurry to make it to 10th gear in exchange for a little lost MPG. What's everyone's experience?

I just ordered a new VIN LIC and tunes today for my Expedition from 5* Tuning. Coming from a 17 F150 Plat, I can’t wait to see how this runs after. I have the Nguage and will be running the 93 Performance & 93 Tow Performance and the E30 and E50. E50, is my favorite. With my truck running the E50 tune, I could break the 35” tires loose all the way through 4th gear.


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[Deadman]

I just ordered a new VIN LIC and tunes today for my Expedition from 5* Tuning. Coming from a 17 F150 Plat, I can’t wait to see how this runs after. I have the Nguage and will be running the 93 Performance & 93 Tow Performance and the E30 and E50. E50, is my favorite. With my truck running the E50 tune, I could break the 35” tires loose all the way through 4th gear.


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Keep us updated on that tune and how it does!

 

[ncdrillguy]

Finally got my steps installed. Level kit and wheels/tires couple weeks ago. Super happy with how it turned out.
3/2 level, 20" Fuels, 33" Toyo's, Amp steps, full weather techs

 

[Oklahoma Jim]

I installed an AVS Bug deflector and WeatherTech mud flaps.

 

[wakeboarder]

1. Bedazzled my steering wheel buttons. This allows me to locate them easier without looking. I used some gems from the craft store and elmers glue.
2. Routed my phone cable behind the sliding console door so I can use the door as a picture holder. I ended using a bore camera with a hook, so I didn’t snag the wrong wire.

Yes, I realize my truck is dirty.

 

[TBaganATX]

Had my FX4 blacked out..Hated looking at the chrome and silver trim.




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