Build date updates and issues.

[Deadman]

Can anyone link that old post that had all the build dates listed when the AC issues were, and when the plastic oil pan was updated? I know I've read it a while ago, but I can't find it searching. I'm looking at a used 18 or 19 for my wife, and I wanted those build date specifics before I even start getting serious!

Thanks.

 

[scottdm]

See post #34 in the attached thread. https://www.expeditionforum.com/thr...to-2018-limited-with-tow-package.38146/page-4

Build dates of March 20, 2018 and forward have the aluminum oil pans.

Contaminated refrigerant was January 2 - February 6, 2018 build dates per this TSB.
https://static.oemdtc.com/Recall/18N01/R18N013.pdf

 

[aggiegrad05]

See post #34 in the attached thread. https://www.expeditionforum.com/thr...to-2018-limited-with-tow-package.38146/page-4

Build dates of March 20, 2018 and forward have the aluminum oil pans.

Contaminated refrigerant was January 2 - February 6, 2018 build dates per this TSB.
https://static.oemdtc.com/Recall/18N01/R18N013.pdf

How can you tell the build date? I think I used to know but I can't remember. My window sticker was printed 1/22/18, and the only possible indication I can find on my window sticker is down here:



It sure seems like it was built in the "bad time" for the refrigerant issue, but I have never had a problem. Was it all vehicles built in that window, or just some? Did I dodge a bullet or am I sitting on a time bomb?

 

[LokiWolf]

How can you tell the build date? I think I used to know but I can't remember. My window sticker was printed 1/22/18, and the only possible indication I can find on my window sticker is down here:

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It sure seems like it was built in the "bad time" for the refrigerant issue, but I have never had a problem. Was it all vehicles built in that window, or just some? Did I dodge a bullet or am I sitting on a time bomb?

From what I have read it was not all...

 

[Deadman]

Thanks guys, I'll dig thru it and make some notes!

 

[scottdm]

How can you tell the build date? I think I used to know but I can't remember. My window sticker was printed 1/22/18, and the only possible indication I can find on my window sticker is down here:

View attachment 37233

It sure seems like it was built in the "bad time" for the refrigerant issue, but I have never had a problem. Was it all vehicles built in that window, or just some? Did I dodge a bullet or am I sitting on a time bomb?

As far as I know, your build date should be January 11, 2018 (last 6 digits under the word "Special"). A quick call to your dealer and they can run your VIN to see if you're affected. I had a similar scare on my F350 for a transmission recall where my truck fell in the TSB data range, but it wasn't affected.

 

[Deadman]

The build date is inside the drivers door on a tag.

 

[Jay Dubs]

My tag says 3/18 and it is a 2018. Does that mean March of 2018 or does it mean March 18th?

 

[scottdm]

My tag says 3/18 and it is a 2018. Does that mean March of 2018 or does it mean March 18th?

It's month and year, so March, 2018. The actual production date is probably a few days after the date printed on the window sticker from what I've read.

 

[Deadman]

Gosh these things used are nearly impossible to find and they want almost as much as new now. I think I'm just going to buy this one new as well. Damn, 6 months ago, they were giving these things away with low miles. I'm sure after the election everything will get back to normal.

 

[Deadman]

Any idea when the new cam phasers went into the engines?

 

[Tys expedition]

See post #34 in the attached thread. https://www.expeditionforum.com/thr...to-2018-limited-with-tow-package.38146/page-4

Build dates of March 20, 2018 and forward have the aluminum oil pans.

Contaminated refrigerant was January 2 - February 6, 2018 build dates per this TSB.
https://static.oemdtc.com/Recall/18N01/R18N013.pdf

mines a june and has the plastic

 

[Dice Roll]

It's month and year, so March, 2018. The actual production date is probably a few days after the date printed on the window sticker from what I've read.

cant say for ford but I know for a fact Toyota prints the sticker when it rolls off the line, unless they do post production work on the car and that would delay the sticker by a few days.