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    Taking bets - lets see who wins armchair diagnosis!

    Oil quality definitely differs between brand and oil type. Nothing was more obvious in this when Mobil 1 euro spec synthetic stopped shipping to the US. US Mercedes dealers literally were scrambling to find an alternative that met the same standards. Three vehicles I ran on it went from zero...
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    Taking bets - lets see who wins armchair diagnosis!

    Bad battery can trigger lots of odd behavior with modern vehicles start there.
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    HD tow and required addons

    I don’t get the SUV 2nd row captains chairs thing. Buy a mini van! Couple of things the utility aspect of a SUV is pretty much ruined when you go captains chairs. You go to a 4 seat only vehicle when carrying gear, gear ends up in passenger space between the seats. The best option is a bench...
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    HD tow and required addons

    My 19 is HD fully kitted every option Platinum 2nd row bench seat. Was cheaper than the marginally optioned limited non HD given the $85,000 msrp on the Platinums chased buyers to lower trims. Paid $72,000 after 10k dealer cut and Ford cash deal. The limited I found 150miles away was $78,000 no...
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    Taking bets - lets see who wins armchair diagnosis!

    Well you cleared the error so dealer might say don’t know and send you packing. How old is the battery? Old or bad batteries can easily cause electrical issues with various systems and sensors even tho it starts up. When my 4yr old battery got soft I noticed goofy shifts and unresponsive...
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    New Tires

    Hot summers mild winters Michelin LT tire is good. No snow I’d be headed that direction for a tire. But with snow and hot weather combo difficult combo to find a good tire the BFG Trail Terrain has been really good so far with very little impact on mileage
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    CCD OR NOT????

    I had to ditch the Hankooks at 18,000 miles. Wet highway they were the worst tires I’ve had on a vehicle. Even the yr before snow trip I had to use 4x4 in stuff that fwd Mini vans were driving through with Michelin stock tires. I didn’t want full on BFG Ko’s had them on my Landcruiser great tire...
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    Is my mpg reasonable?

    Tires are key in these numbers. Also yes eco mode will return superior mileage over normal mode especially around town driving.
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    Running boards have mind of their own, dealer says drive more?

    I ‘m finding the same here. I used a nylon bristle brush on the pivot points got some crud off and used a chain oil spray that foams up initially and basically rinsed the pins good in chain oil. That seemed to get rid of the gritty/ crunchy hinges
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    Gained 1+ mpg City and almost 2+ mpg highway.

    Econo mode easily bumps my average around town kid shuttling a solid 2mpg average over normal mode. Simply by dropping throttle sensitivity and maximizing start stop use at lights etc. Tires!! On these rigs can have a huge impact on mileage a set of heavy BFG KO’s can easily be a 4mpg hit over...
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    Expedition MAX Trim for Camper Towing

    The ccd system only adjusts the compression rate to change the stiffness of the ride feel. It doesn’t impact the spring/load rating or squat etc. For hauling people on different road surfaces I’m not going to lie its been nice to switch to econo mode to soften up the ride on rough roads, normal...
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    Expedition MAX Trim for Camper Towing

    Definitely run it on some decent test trips regarding load before you get all into modifications. Stock form is definitely very capable and far more reliable than most of the aftermarket junk. Definitely run the vin to double check the max tow package lots of dealers selling the basic 6000lb max...
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    Right rear tire ONLY wearing inside. Have been towing lately. Ideas why?

    Alignment these rigs get a 4way alignment by the good shops. Mine was off straight from the factory then had it done again at 36,000 it had settled some needed a very slight tweak. Also the oem tires were so horrible on wet roads I ditched them at 15,000 with about 80% tread left. Bfg Trail...
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    Running boards have mind of their own, dealer says drive more?

    Get a new battery. Most modern cars have issues with poor battery voltage. They will all start on a junk battery but they will have various electrical issues as a result.
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    Running boards have mind of their own, dealer says drive more?

    Low battery definitely causes issues. Just replaced my 2019 battery btw the costco battery was identical to the ford battery. Running boards were first to get goofy. Then sun roof and other extras. Also sun vs expansion seems to affect the running boards ie sunny side binds up occasionally when...
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    New Sequoia vs 22+ Expy

    If you see the Sequoia, current 4runner and Highlander all parked side by side they are all nearly the same size give or take an inch here or there. I had a 07 Sequoia flat load floor true 8 seater small 3 in 3rd row but possible. Utility wise it was very useful. 2019 I looked at everything...
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    Towing Advice Needed

    I read that most towable RV owners don’t go more than 100 miles given how poor these trailers tow. I can definitely attest that these boxes are by far the worst towing trailers I have experienced. Our target trips are 2700 mile round trips. Where towing quality of the trailer is pretty...
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    Towing Advice Needed

    Just a warning big box trailers run 18-23% tongue weight typically for badly needed stability. The 10% generic tongue weight rule is only applicable to less boxy more stable trailers like boats, tent trailers and flat utility trailers. Its very typical to see 4000lb max rv box trailers running...
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    New Sequoia vs 22+ Expy

    Wheel base length vs 9500lbs . The heavy tow Expedition is 9200 with a longer wheel base. And 9200lbs is not very enjoyable to drag with a 1/2 ton truck regardless
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    Towing Advice Needed

    Get a smaller trailer!! 50/80 rule especially when you don’t have the additional cooling systems. Dry weight 50% or less your max so 3100 dry weight. 80% your max loaded 5000lbs loaded. Even my heavy Tow Exp, for camping I shoot for 20-22ft max box trailer length they all tow horribly bad...
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    New Sequoia vs 22+ Expy

    27yrs Of toyota suvs here been in my 19 platinum Expedition since new. Never going back to Toyota. The new Sequoia missed the mark on so many levels my 2007 Sequoia was a better SUV for people hauling than the current all new Sequoia. Add the absolutely corrupt dealers in my region no thanks...
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    Running Boards

    So I might be onto something that I hadn’t thought about. Heat/sun and expanding parts causing binding in the hinges. I’m pretty sure this is what’s going on with my rarely used passenger side which gets all the sun in my driveway. When I back in ie put it on the shady side the binding goes...
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    2023 expeditions 10k under MSRP

    You haven’t seen the unsold stock being stashed off site at all the brands today. Playing the “Oh we have no inventory cry a river” gimmick which is running hard and fast today at all dealerships.
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    2023 expeditions 10k under MSRP

    In 2019 the loaded limiteds were selling fast dealers were not negotiating. The fully loaded platinum’s were not selling “sticker” fear ie no negotiation by buyers. Dealers had piles of platinums and we’re dealing. My fully loaded platinum was less!!!! Than the two Loaded limiteds within 120...
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    Timberline Camper Towing

    Tire’s definitely can play a role in the squishy feel. Timber line is targeting off road prowess. Which is the complete opposite of towing prowess. 25ft on the standard length Exp is definitely outer max in terms of wheel base length and giant box trailer length. Might be cheaper and more...

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