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    Ford oil change mileage.

    After several rentals, I noticed the transmission of short wheelbase non tow package expeditions generally performed better than my private max with the tow package.
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    Not too happy with 2024 Expedition

    Here are the three things my dealership found on the valve body: 1. The oring seal inside E cluch piston is torn; 2. Scoring in valve body bores; 3. A clutch valve sticking "THER MOST" (thermostat?);
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    Not too happy with 2024 Expedition

    My 2024 had the same symptom, harsh downshift from 5 to 3, sometimes 5 to 4. After dealer replaced the valve body, it behaves better now. However, I feel it comes back occasionally when transmission temp reaches 200F above. Anyway, it is still much better than before. Before the valve body...
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    Remote start works but dies immediately

    I would replace both batteries for the key and the engine.
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    Missing Front Skid Plate???

    Insane. I can guarantee you this specific plate costs Ford less than 600 RMB (abt $80 USD) per piece from a factory in southeast China.
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    Ford oil change mileage.

    Is you vehicle short wheel base version without the heavy duty tow package?
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    Harsh downshift after rebuild

    10R80's valve body is a mystery. I would suggest going back to dealership and get that checked.
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    5 to 3 harsh downshift only after warmed up is fixed after dealer replacing the valve body

    Flying Wrenches's youtube video metioned the MSRP of Valve Body was increased sometime early this year. Hopefully it comes with some upgrades too like the new CDF drum and outer shell.
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    5 to 3 harsh downshift only after warmed up is fixed after dealer replacing the valve body

    2024 max XLT with heavy duty tow pkg and 3.73 axle. Specially thank Ted Britt Ford@Chantilly, Virginia. They don't mind if it's a warranty work or not. They just get things done. It's hard for me to find such a professional dealership nowadays. Dealership tech has three findings: 1. The oring...
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    Cost to do trans filter service?

    The tranny flush service takes about $680 here in Northern Virginia. You may negotiate a little discount if you have good relations with them.
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    Transmission Reset TCM Reset

    This is obviously an TSB issue. Something is going on hardware level. Software reset can't fix it. I deactivated TCM self learning feature for at least three time so far. Each time, transmission worked even worse than when I kept the self learning feature on. So I just leave it on.
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    New owner with questions

    I don't understand here. Smaller rims just make the sway problem worse. If you do not do offroading, you don't have to replace the 22 rims. 9k is too much for CDF drum issue. Usually dealerships charge 3k to 5k for CDF replacement. You can get a brand new transmission with 9k. If I were you, I...
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    New owner with questions

    Yes, I am right. lol. I've replaced mine early last year and it's night and day difference for the problem you described. Thank me later. lol As for the front bar, my personal feeling, you do not have to replace the front unless you like driving violently. Front bar improves the stability when...
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    New owner with questions

    I have nothing to do with the Hellwig company. Just a nickname here.
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    New owner with questions

    Concern 1 is absolutely factory rear sway bar problem. Just replace it with Hellwig product, and problem is solved.
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