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    Headlamp wiring issues for 2013 Ford Expedition Limited

    If neither high or dip are working, I would suspect a problem with the ground wire. I would be checking that it makes good contact with the negative battery terminal. Measure the resistance from the black wire at the bulb connector to the battery negative terminal, if more than a couple of ohms...
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    Liftgate Problem

    The latch requires a couple of amps to operate, your indicator light is lighting up to show current is flowing, but the bulb is only 1 watt or so, so it limits the current (acts like a resistor) to about 100mA (or less) which is not enough for the latch to operate. If you want to check the latch...
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    Seat covers - real replacement covers

    Best of luck, whatever you go for, I have only ever used the seatshop and been very happy with their products, as you say they are quite expensive, but the quality and color matched very well.
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    What is this??

    Where in Texas are you, there might be a local member that can help. As stated the air flow sensor might be as simple as cleaning it (a 10 minute job, but use mass air flow cleaner aerosol nothing else!) or it might need replacing given the age and mileage, they are not very expensive and easy...
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    Importing a 3rd Gen to the UK...

    In case it gives you an idea, when I imported my 3rd gen expedition to the UK back in 2004 I just bolted some round orange indicator lenses from a mini to the rear lens cluster (didn’t want to make holes in the body), it didn’t look that great but met the legal requirements and passed the MOT...
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    Dash Fan Setting 1+2 not working

    As stated, there is a resistor (it’s one unit but has 3 resistors inside) that controls the speed of the fan. The unit is prone to burning out over time, I suspect you need to replace the resistive unit.
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    Multifunction switch or wiring problem

    We have all done it at some time (popped a fuse without realizing) . Glad you got it fixed..
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    Need Advice / Help - Random Bolt found in Transmission Tray when doing fluid / filter change - 2024 Expy Timberline

    Fingers crossed Ford does right by you.. I would be very concerned to find a bolt like that in my transmission sump, on the bright side, there doesn’t appear to be any marks on the bolt, so it doesn’t look like it has collided with any gear teeth or rotating components. Just a concern as to what...
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    Multifunction switch or wiring problem

    The brakes are linked to the indicator switch because your car does not have independent orange indicator lights at the back of the car, it flashes the brake light on the appropriate side of the car. The only way the brake switch can know if it should illuminate both brake lights, or just one...
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    Mechanics haven't helped... can you

    This is only a guess, I believe the 4WD system is engaged when the vacuum at the hubs is removed ie. atmospheric pressure is present. I believe the vacuum to enable the 4WD system is taken from the inlet manifold system, so when you put your foot to the floor, the throttle body open fully and...
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    08 XLT Driver Seat No Power

    Do you have a voltmeter? Should be simple to just check the wiring at different points until you find the 12 volts.
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    Battery goes completely dead in 2017 Expy overnight once a while

    I always prefer to find the cause and fix it, things only get worse, never better but getting a small jump starter box sounds reasonable as long as it doesn’t start happening more often. The jump starter boxes are always useful things to have.
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    Battery goes completely dead in 2017 Expy overnight once a while

    I have had the occasional bad battery where one of the cells or connections to the cells goes open circuit occasionally, so the battery appears to be dead, but once I restart the car, the battery then works fine. I suspect you might have something similar. Next time it happens, try to measure...
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    Battery goes completely dead in 2017 Expy overnight once a while

    You probably have a bad battery or an internal light is not always turning off. Can be very hard to find. How old is your battery?
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    Adjustable Rear Hatch Height?

    The rear gas assist struts are probably failing. As they get weaker (over time) the tail gate doesn’t open as high. I had the same issue on my 08, got a set of cheap struts (from Amazon, about $50) and replaced them, the door went up a couple of extra inches. I am 6’2” tall and easily pass under...
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