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    Expedition EL or Suburban?

    Try putting an 8ft length of lumber in the back of the Suburban. With the second row folded down... My '96 Suburban can do it so can my '11 Expedition EL. But the '11 Suburban I looked at wouldn't. Not a big deal as I haul lumber in my Suburban now, but when the Expedition gets older it will...
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    manual downshifting when towing or downhills

    I have a 2011 Limited. If you put it in Tow/Haul mode and apply the brakes while going downhill it will downshift into 5th even 4th depending on how hard you are braking. Unfortunately there is no "manual" control over the downshift. I really don't like giving up my control to the computer...
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    Remove trailer hitch to reduce weight 2008 XLT

    You are absolutely right. My wife just bought a 2012 Prius and she is giddy every 2 weeks after filling the tank. But the extra cost of the vehicle over a 40mpg econobox would never pay for the fuel savings over the life of the car. So we are paying for that "giddy feeling". To me it is...
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    Remove trailer hitch to reduce weight 2008 XLT

    I for one try to get the most out of my Expy as far as gas mileage. But I feel you are going down a path that just isn't really winnable (if that's a word). Expy's by nature are not efficient mileage vehicles. My wife's Prius is. I think the best thing you can do for yourself is purchase...
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    New to the forum

    Congrats on the new rig. I tow a boat about 3500-4000 lbs with my 2011 Limited EL. Pulls well. I have a few suggestions: 1) Put some miles on the Expy for break-in. I read my owners manual and there was a descrepancy in it with regard to break-in for towing. One part of the manual said...
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    Who uses Sync?

    I don't believe the audible texting is supported with the iphone... I have the 4S iphone and I heard it wasn't supported so I haven't persued it. If it is I would like to know. Johnny
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    Can VIN be decoded to tell vehicle options?

    It wasn't something I had to look at when I bough my '11 EL since all EL's have the 3.73 rear end. But optioning out a new '12 the Heavy Duty Tow Option is different and exclusive to the 3.73 option. So according to the web site the 3.73 gears is not automatic with the Heavy Duty Towing...
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    Replaceing Rear AC High Pressure Line Any Tips?

    Sorry forgot to post picture of product. It is definitely worth a try as replacement is definitely a PITA. Johnny
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    Replaceing Rear AC High Pressure Line Any Tips?

    The same scenario happened to me probably 5yrs ago to my 1996 Chevy Suburban. One piece from the engine compartment to the rear A/C. Mine rubbed up against the frame as it went out of the engine compartment. $125 part but installing it would total the truck. I ended up repairing it with a...
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    floor mats

    I wished I asked this question before plunking $250+ on my weathertech floormats. I have a 2011 with stone interior and did get the tan mats. Don't like the contrast. Personally I didn't like the OEM Black mats as they stood out too much in such a light interior. The fit is great up front...
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    Dog barrier

    Freeway, I hope your wife doesn't visit this forum or she will have one installed at the bedroom door... :buttkick:
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    Is this an aftermarket remote start?

    I suspect it is cheaper than replacing my 2011 Key Fob. I missplaced my 2nd key and remote start FOB probably within a month of purchasing my Expy. Since 2 keys are required to program the new key, I have to have a dealer program my second key. So that means, $105 for the key, $100 to...
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    General Expedition Owners

    Poll is biased... Most girls don't hang around on forums talking about their trucks... especially taking polls... LOL Johnny
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    2011 Remote Start

    No problem here. You do have to register though. Johnny
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    2011 Remote Start

    If you have the remote key fob that looks like this then you need the document I suggested in the 3rd post or so. 'PROGRAMMING - GEN2 BRONZE WITH OR WITHOUT "MYKEY"' To find it you need to create a login for http://techservices.codesystems.com/ Then Choose "Ford" option which is...
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