Window Sticker mystery

[CJBoom]

Hi Everyone,

New to this forum. Just bought an ‘18 MAX XLT with HD Tow, FX4, roof, etc.
The window sticker shows it to be a “regular” expedition and even shows the gas mileage for the regular expedition.
I bought it sight unseen from a dealer in Texas and it is as nice as they said.
However, I did not know it was a MAX until it arrived yesterday. We are good with that though because they are usually more expensive and we could use the extra room.
Has anyone had their window sticker/VIN be “wrong” in terms of what it communicates to Ford’s systems?
Just curious and thanks for your input.
-CJ

 

[Fizzy]

Are you sure the VIN on the sticker matches that on the vehicle? Was the dealer a third party, or a Ford dealership?

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

Hi Everyone,

New to this forum. Just bought an ‘18 MAX XLT with HD Tow, FX4, roof, etc.
The window sticker shows it to be a “regular” expedition and even shows the gas mileage for the regular expedition.
I bought it sight unseen from a dealer in Texas and it is as nice as they said.
However, I did not know it was a MAX until it arrived yesterday. We are good with that though because they are usually more expensive and we could use the extra room.
Has anyone had their window sticker/VIN be “wrong” in terms of what it communicates to Ford’s systems?
Just curious and thanks for your input.
-CJ

You should compare the VIN of the vehicle you bought with the on line window sticker - however, more importantly, you should compare the VIN of the vehicle you’re buying with the one listed on the sales contract and the eventual vehicle title you’ll receive.

 

[CJBoom]

Thank you both. The VIN on the contract, the window sticker, and the vehicle all match.
it was a Ford Dealer and is Certified so they at least checked a few things out.
Maybe the Ford database is incorrect?

 

[Plati]

What Ford database?

 

[CJBoom]

You probably know more than I do. Assuming there is a database of VINs somewhere. What are your thoughts on the scenario above?

 

[Plati]

You probably know more than I do. Assuming there is a database of VINs somewhere. What are your thoughts on the scenario above?

The only thing I (think I) could figure out is you have a Max that has a window sticker that says is not a Max and that makes no sense. But the VIN on the window sticker matches the vin on the vehicle. Something doesnt add up here. Can you post a pic of the window sticker?

 

[John I]

Is is the original Ford factory window sticker, or one prepared by the dealership's used car lot? It could simply be that the vehicle description doesn't automatically populate based on VIN.

 

[1970Maverick]

Hi Everyone,

New to this forum. Just bought an ‘18 MAX XLT with HD Tow, FX4, roof, etc.
The window sticker shows it to be a “regular” expedition and even shows the gas mileage for the regular expedition.
I bought it sight unseen from a dealer in Texas and it is as nice as they said.
However, I did not know it was a MAX until it arrived yesterday. We are good with that though because they are usually more expensive and we could use the extra room.
Has anyone had their window sticker/VIN be “wrong” in terms of what it communicates to Ford’s systems?
Just curious and thanks for your input.
-CJ

Most of the VIN decoders no longer function unless you pay a fee. Here's one that's free
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/vindecoder.php

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

Is is the original Ford factory window sticker, or one prepared by the dealership's used car lot? It could simply be that the vehicle description doesn't automatically populate based on VIN.

This was my thought also. ^

 

[Plati]

Most of the VIN decoders no longer function unless you pay a fee. Here's one that's free
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/vindecoder.php

Free yes, but does it identify YOUR vehicle and tell you everything? Not mine!

 

[1970Maverick]

It did for mine and I have the original sticker. Bought my Expi new.

 

[sixstring]

Post the sticker and a picture of the vehicle please.

 

[Plati]

It did for mine and I have the original sticker. Bought my Expi new.

I bought my 2003 new and also have the original sticker, and it no it didnt work.
My 2014 I dont have the sticker and didnt buy new but it didnt work (match my Expy).
Thats all I know. YMMV.

 

[CJBoom]

Here you go. The vehicle should have a “K” in the VIN and it has a “U”. The sticker shows the base price of a non-Max truck as well.

 

[wakeboarder]

Can you post a picture of the whole side of the vehicle? Somebody could have installed the max bage on a standard wheelbase.

 

[CJBoom]

Can you post a picture of the whole side of the vehicle? Somebody could have installed the max bage on a standard wheelbase.

Here you go. It’s dark in MI.

 

[wakeboarder]

Here you go. It’s dark in MI.

I think your Expedition is a standard. Below is a picture of a max. Look at where the rear door meets the wheel well.

 

[CJBoom]

I think your Expedition is a standard. Below is a picture of a max. Look at where the rear door meets the wheel well. View attachment 69991

Looks like that’s the answer. Mystery solved. Thanks!

 

[DWs-TTEB]

To add, the sticker on the driver side door jam with the tire PSI states the wheelbase measurement. A Max =132 and a standard base = 123. This is how much room a max has in the back see pics