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    Towing Squat Options?

    Brand new 2023 Max King Ranch with HD Tow option. My boat/trailer combo weighs 8000 pounds plus or minus a hundred pounds depending on fuel and i e load on the boat. I’m getting a full 4-6 inches of squat on the rear suspension when I put the load on the hitch. The front end, measured at the top...
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    Hitch cover replacement

    Its “stone gray metallic”. At least for the King Ranch trim. I had a hard time finding it too. Its listed under the F150 colors.
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    Hitch cover replacement

    Thanks for the compliments It really wasn't that hard. A holesaw and a boxcutter and there you have it. I just wanted to be able to leave the hitch installed and not have that huge gaping hole back there. Plus, if you want to steal my hitch, you’re gonna have to really work at it.
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    Hitch cover replacement

    I should add, with the smallish hole for the drawbar I had to lay underneath and put the pin in from below the truck. I think a hitch plug might look OK with it, but if I try another one I want to relocate the plug in to eliminate or disguise the round hole. Also, the aerosol touch up paint...
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    Hitch cover replacement

    Sure. Part # NL1B-17F000 This is it in primer. The square hole is 2 7/8 square. The round is 2 1/4” centered vertically with the square, and is7 5/8” left of center. You can see the 2 chain holes on the bottom. They are 1” wide and 2 3/4 long. Could be shorter, but I tried a rounded end and...
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    Hitch cover replacement

    Not a complete disaster just yet. I have the spare cut and primed. Just been busy and haven't painted yet. I should get it done this week. It looks like its going to work, but my craftsmanship could have been better. It was tough cutting the plastic smoothly, and a couple measurements were off...
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    Hitch cover replacement

    My spare cover has finally shipped, so I’ll be trimming and adjusting this week. I’ll post up results later this week unless it’s a complete disaster.
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    Hitch cover replacement

    That would be me. I’ve got a replacement cover ordered to cut on and plan to start with small openings and enlarge as necessary, then I’ll paint to match. Keeping the factory one stock in case I ruin the replacement one.
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    Hitch cover replacement

    Does anyone know if there is a readily available trim ring to dress up the awful hole left in the bumper for the receiver hitch? The cover was a pain in the a$$ to get off, and I ‘d rather leave the hitch installed if I can find a chrome or paintable piece to cover the ugly edges of the bumper...
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    2023 Ordering Timeline Thread

    Mine is HERE! On my way to the dealership now. Ordered 9/12, build date of 11/28. 12/21 delivery, so right at 3 1/2 months total. Aside from the lack of good communication from Ford, not a bad experience overall.
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    2023 Expedition

    Me too. Email came this morning. According to Ford, I should have it by Christmas. Still crossing my fingers!
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    2023 Ordering Timeline Thread

    Mine is a Max, King Ranch, Heavy tow, w/15 inch screen. Showing built 12/8 awaiting shipment. Just happy at this point that progress seems to be made. Fingers crossed.
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    2023 Ordering Timeline Thread

    Me too. Built, awaiting shipment. Should expect delivery between Dec 20-26. So confused, but happy.
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    2023 Ordering Timeline Thread

    Yep. My window sticker is back too. If ford’s intention is to move away from dealerships and go strictly custom order, then they have a very long way to go before they can go that route without losing all their customers.
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    2023 Expedition

    Hmm. I want to believe this is my situation, but I’m not sure whether to feel encouraged by this or not. In any case, there’s nothing I can do but wait. I guess only time will tell.
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