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    Thump noise when braking.

    My guess is it could be the old 5 to 4 downshift thumping/hard shift I’m experiencing. I’d say take note of the gears you’re in and shifting to and it’s possible as you reach the lower speeds you’re downshifting in to a certain gear that is causing the thumping. Others in the forum have had...
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    Consumer reports Expedition is trash?

    oh boy, you’re opening up a can of worms edizzle!!! I will say that a lot of us complain in here about VCT/turbos rattling and rear tailgates opening when you walk by, front camera washers leaking, etc (all uses I’ve had). We complain a lot, but at the end of the day there haven’t really been...
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    Name that noise... Whirring from front end

    One more thing to add the the growing list. Yikes!
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    Name that noise... Whirring from front end

    I wonder if my wheel bearings are going. I don’t recall my expedition not being smooth and after returning from a road trip I’d say it never feels smooth anymore, even on nice roads. Always has a little vibration in the steering wheel as you gain speed. Nothing major but feels as if you’re...
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    Name that noise... Whirring from front end

    Could it be the transmission? I know it can make a “whirring” type noise...
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    '20 rattling waste gate?

    Yea one would think many people are holding off on fun powertrain mods because of the potential for major issues while under warranty.
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    '20 rattling waste gate?

    Ford is treading water right now with their warranty claims, biggest priority for their new CEO is getting that under control. If they can’t, their stock will plummet I’m sure and his job is at risk. Warranty claims up $2B since 2017 (not good). I’m guessing he’s trying to deny as much as...
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    Negotiating a lease vs. purchase

    Luxury SUV’s are a little different, they hold their value a bit more but most luxury sedans plummet fast! Best deals out there are gently used luxury sedans. Also, when you get in to the special models (BMW M5 or Audi S5 Sportback for example) they hold their values much better, not quite...
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    '20 rattling waste gate?

    I feel your pain. I went in for rattle and they replaced VCT and still rattling, they said Ford will deny the turbo fix and I’ve been reading the forum and lots of denied fixes so I’m not even trying anymore. I’ve spent about 12 days in the shop for a handful of fixes and only owned it (used)...
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    Negotiating a lease vs. purchase

    BMW might be a great car to buy 3 years old coming off a lease. BMW sedans depreciate over 50% in 3 years for example. $100k 7 series for less than half price new, not a bad deal!
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    Negotiating a lease vs. purchase

    If you’re leasing many times the last model year rebates (2020 in this case) will disappear when the new model comes out. My guess is the manufacturer doesn’t want to lease the 2020’s at this point because when they get the car back it will be 4 years old instead of 3 if that makes sense and...
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    Hard downshift to 4th gear when slowing down

    Thanks for the info. Glad to hear there was a simple fix for you... and hopefully me! Hah
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    Negotiating a lease vs. purchase

    Seems like a great deal for a Platinum as long as you aren’t putting a lot down! The rule of thumb for a lease is typically with zero down, if you can pay $100 per $10,000 doing great. Example, $600 for a $60k car, $800 for $80k car. I’ll add to my previous comments, don’t set foot in the...
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    Adding Stealth features? Plastidip / Wrap?

    Ditto here too! I wanted lighter color sears/no red stitching but the stealth look so Special Edition it was and can mod from there. Complete guess on pricing but I’d say a good quality shop maybe $300ish? I’d find a good shop with a history of modding legit rides (think super car type rides)...
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    Negotiating a lease vs. purchase

    @gordonf238 - have you tried locating specific cars you’d want around the country and emailing the dealers what price you’re willing to do for a lease? Again, check out the 2020 of 2021 “Ford Expedition Lease Deals and Prices” forum on Edmunds to make some reasonable calculations. I’ve...
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    Negotiating a lease vs. purchase

    I’m very curious what kind of lease deals people are getting on something like the Stealth or Special Edition. I’d assume some people end up spending over $1000 per month.
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    Hard downshift to 4th gear when slowing down

    Thanks for the j go! Do you still notice any issues with the 5-4 downshift after the repair?
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    What Have You Done to Your 4th Gen This Week?

    Pretty sure that’s BS about the vaccine taking precedent. It’s just an easy excuse for UPS and FedEx to use so their customers not to get too pissed off. They aren’t shipping THAT many vaccines everyday via plane and when they do they come straight in to their hub via ORD and sent up to...
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    Lightweight Jump Starter

    Copying my Amazon purchase here... Havent used it yet but was on sale when I bought and had lots of great reviews. TACKLIFE T8 800A Peak 18000mAh Lithium Car Jump Starter for Up to 7.0L Gas or 5.5L Diesel
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    Hard downshift to 4th gear when slowing down

    Yup, I 100% after going in with a TSB number or letting them know that there is a TSB is key. I told them for my windshield washer leak there was a TSB though and the morons still didn’t do it they just replaced the reservoir and not the line/ valve so I have to baby these people from now on...
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    Adding Stealth features? Plastidip / Wrap?

    Wow you all have some deals for wrapping! My higher end local shop that does really nice work quoted $1600 and change for my Special Edition to pretty much make it look like the Stealth Edition plus C pillar. Their work is hands down the best in Nashville so they’re definitely charging a...
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    Hard downshift to 4th gear when slowing down

    I do have a plethora of dealers here in the Nashville area they’re just all 30 minutes away and my dealer is 10. I will say my service advisor is very friendly, always makes sure I’m happy/taken care of it’s just their actual mechanics that seem to be sloppy. like I said, I just think I need...
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    Hard downshift to 4th gear when slowing down

    Yup extended warranty for another 100k then lifetime powertrain. I just got the car back last week so didn’t have time yet to call them to schedule another appt. My local dealer is pretty terrible at diagnosing and actually making the right repair the first time around so I almost have to...
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    Hard downshift to 4th gear when slowing down

    Curious if anyone else has experienced this... out off the blue (actually it was the day I got my car back from the dealer fixing my lane keep camera, washer fluid leak and hands free rear tailgate closing on me) I notice a harsh downshift and it seems to be when slowing down and the car goes...
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    Negotiating a lease vs. purchase

    Leases are great for people that want a new car every 2-3 years. Not everyone wants to own a car, pay for maintenance like tires and brake jobs, extended warranties, deal with reliability issues and have to deal with selling it. You’d take a massive hit if you bought and sol every 2-3 years, not...

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