Lots of threads on this topic. Here is one, which includes another post of mine with links to a bunch of the other threads:
https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/lug-nuts.49249/
Final update here....
After dropping the truck off on Wednesday, they called Friday night and said it was ready to be picked up. It's been driving like a dream since I picked it up on Saturday.
Per the paperwork:
"CDF Cylinder bushing failure; Found burnt C D and F clutch due to CDF cylinder...
I think the 4th gens clearly had some issues early on in the run. Mine was one of the first 5,000 off the line, so I think I have had more problems than most. My three "big issues" have been:
1) the 4wd hub actuator failure (which has been fixed on later model years)
2) the cam phaser issue...
Even though the TSB clearly describes what my vehicle is doing, and my truck was built in the applicable timeframe, when they plug my VIN into the system, the TSB does not come up as applicable to my vehicle.
So because they duplicated the problem and acknowledge something is wrong, rather than...
Update (if anyone cares ... I bet they don't)
Ford approved a new transmission, but it's backordered. Could be a month, could be 3 months. So I have my truck back and they'll call me when it shows up.
*Update*
They replicated the issue! It took the tech driving around all afternoon, but they got it to misbehave!
Bad news: the TSB referenced at the top of this thread doesn't apply to my VIN (apparently).
Good news: the tech and my service advisor think they will just put a whole new...
Yes, you and I (and others) clearly have/had the same problem.
The real pain in getting it fixed is that the issue only presents during a long drive, i.e. 2+ hours. So it's not like they are going to be able to start the vehicle cold and replicate it. I did tell them I'd be happy to have them...
Mine is at the dealer getting this work done as we speak. My service advisor said there is another Expi in the shop (or maybe due in today) with the same symptoms for the same work.
My 18 has been great. It was one of the earliest ones built (February 2018) and has had a couple issues (cam phasers and a transmission problem), but they've all been sorted and I've been pleased in 4 years of ownership. I think most of the 18s floating around have had all the kinks worked out...
Exactly. I can survive on wings, pizza, and beer...but I wont be my best self.
I spent $70k+ on the vehicle, I'm happy to spring for the extra clams to give it the good stuff. I also believe it'll be better for long-term reliability even if there is no tangible performance benefit in the...
This is what I'm thinking...
Obviously, many of us on here have had to deal with the "I'm driving at highway speeds, punch the accelerator, the trans gets confused and drops out of gear, engine redlines, then the trans goes in to first, then it finds its correct gear...all while the traffic...
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