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    Keeping radio on at drive-in.

    Using Forscan you can adjust the stereo extended play timeout, this is where you power the stereo on by pressing its power button and not the engine start button. It’s APIM 7D0-01-01: xx?x xxxx xxxx, change ? to 6 for a 60 minute timeout.
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    Towing RV with a 2025 Expedition Max

    I've been towing with Expeditions since they introduced IRS in 2003. You're not going to be able to "level" the Expedition without overloading the front axle. Set your spring bars to restore 50% back to the front axle and let the rear be what it is. I currently tow a 35' camper that weighs...
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    Cam Phasers

    I believe I've read that engines built from the fourth quarter of 2019 benefit from the updated cam phasers. These are actually 3rd Gen phasers; the 18-21 Expeditions use 2nd Gen engines. I personally know several people in addition to myself who either have owned or currently own 2nd Gen...
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    Please Welcome our latest Preferred Vendor LevittownFordParts!

    Hi, Can you share the discount code? It's time for one of the expensive headlights. Thanks
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    Transmission questions regarding Rebuilt or Re-manufactured

    FWIW I've seen transmission temps as high as 218F towing our 9,000lb travel trailer on flat terrain @ 85F. I typically limit my speed to 60mph and lock out gears higher than 7th. Without a headwind this setup keeps the engine mostly out of boost and at 2200 rpms promotes coolant flow which...
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    Power running boards works when it wants to

    I experienced two different issues with my 2020. The driver board which always seemed to cycle freely would occasionally not move when either the front or rear door was opened. The passenger board reached a point where it would regularly attempt to deploy, stop mid-cycle, and retract, but...
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    General Infomation Needed

    My experience with a 2020: "new" transmission @ 70,000mi, coolant leak from driver side turbo coolant return line @ 79,000 mi. Fortunately no Cam Phaser issues as of yet, but this was a late 2020 build and that issue was more common for model years 18'-19'.
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    Trailer Towing RTFM - Weight Distribution Hitch needed if towing over 6,000 pounds!

    I use an Equal-i-zer WDH while towing a 35' 8500lb camper which does a good job of mitigating sway. Quiet as long as I keep the ball lubed, otherwise groans when turning.
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    Running boards in the summer

    I will add that Fluid Film did the trick for me too. My passenger board would struggle to deploy after a day of non-use, maybe reversing if it took too long to deploy, and then on the next retract cycle would reverse at least once. First, I tried Boeshield T-9 which I knew would penetrate and...
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    Trailer Sway Control questions

    I'm not sure why Blue Ox makes that recommendation, I personally use an Equalizer, that recommendation doesn't appear in their literature. Unlike the W/D hitch which we expect to prevent sway, integrated sway control is reactive, it's a last-ditch effort to maintain control and keep everything...
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    Transmission overheating

    My "new" transmission was venting only when towing a camper and running around 220F. I found that the installing dealer had overfilled it by one quart according to the dipstick. After drawing out that quart, no more venting and trans temp reduced about 5F under the same towing conditions.
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    Transmission questions regarding Rebuilt or Re-manufactured

    Another option is a "new" transmission from Ford, I had one installed Jan '25 at 70,000 miles. No way did I trust my dealership to install the new CDF Drum for $7200, especially when I could have a new tranny installed for $8900. According to the date on the side of the transmission, it had...
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    Trailer Sway Control questions

    Porpoising is characterized by a front to rear bounce of the tow vehicle after hitting a bump. Porpoising and a general bounce at the rear of the tow vehicle with high tongue weights seems more pronounced on short WB Expeditions when hitches with tapered spring bars are used. We have found that...
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    Trailer Sway Control questions

    As an RV dealership service manager, I recommend that anyone using a W/D hitch inspect what you expect. In other words, assume that it has "not" been set up correctly and go through the drill of checking all settings yourself. Tominwi you may experience excessive porpoising with the Blue Ox...
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    Anyone Tow in "normal" mode for mpg

    I second Calidad's comments. I've found using Trailer Tow Mode and locking out all gears above 7th yields the best fuel economy and puts the least amount of stress on the drivetrain in the form of heat while towing our 8800# travel trailer. I typically target 60 mph which equates to 2300 rpm...
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