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  1. spotdog14

    2016 Expedition fuel mileage

    I see about 1 mpg decrease or more if I run in 4 auto instead of 2wd on dry pavement. If the system is kicking in a lot then it decreases more. For the most part I run in 2wd mode until the first major snow fall here in Michigan then click it over to 4 auto and pretty much leave it there the...
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    New shoes!

    Looks good, I love those rims. I have been thinking about doing the same thing myself.
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    Accident - repair costs

    Looks totaled to me unfortunately. When that many air bags go off its not a good sign. Have you checked the frame, it might be bent in the area of the impact.
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    Crap radio reception after car wash

    If your model year is like my 2008 its the passenger side cargo area window that has the integrated AM/FM antenna. I believe the connector is in the lower left corner if you are looking at the window from the inside. Check the connector and make sure you didn't disconnect it or break it. I...
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    2016 Expedition

    I also Sync 3 was a 2016 addition.
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    Gasoline sloshing?

    Are you sure it wasn't the washer fluid reservoir? I find that if its really low I can hear it moving around, but have never heard anything from the fuel tank in my 2008.
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    plastic idler pulley ?

    That is strange, I just replaced all 3 idler pulley's as well as belt tensioner and none of them have play.
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    Anyone have a front receiver hitch?

    In my specific install I have no problem pushing the bumper up slightly to clear the hitch. That is also one of the reasons I decided not to cut my bumper either.
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    Anyone have a front receiver hitch?

    I ended up getting the 31368 and it was exactly what I was looking for. It does not hang down really low, and also does not protrude out the front of the vehicle.
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    Intake upgrade

    Finished over the weekend. I doubt that I will get better gas mileage but it does feel more peppy.
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    Intake upgrade

    I'm going to be getting one of the K&N intake systems this weekend. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001C4OBH6?colid=3B2LI7JMWNYJU&coliid=I34K2BW8NH5TTQ&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl
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    How many miles are on your 3rd gen?

    Its just a baby! How did you find one that old with so few miles?
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    How many miles are on your 3rd gen?

    Since the beast is now paid off I'm taking it as a personal challenge to see how many miles I can get out of it before I have a major mechanical issue. I've currently got 135,000 miles on the original drive-train. The most miles I've ever put on a vehicle was 210,000 on my 1995 Explorer (loved...
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    Tow Haul mode?

    At least for my 2008 the gear ratio was an option still and not included in the HD package. For instance I have the HD tow package but have a 3.31 rear. To comment on blkeb's post. The O/D off/on button is basically the same as tow haul. Mine is on the shifter and says O/D. For your weight are...
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    Round concave accessory below air vent just right of steering wheel.

    I think its suppose to be for quarters?
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    Photos of Trailer(s) that you tow with your Expedition

    I got myself a trailer over the weekend. I'm pretty happy with it so far, but the real test will be this Friday when I pick up all my tile for a project at the cottage.
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    new to me 2008 EL limited!!!!

    The phone button is one of the most misleading/frustrating things ever. It does nothing, and will continue to do nothing even if you have the OEM accessory I believe called Mobile Ease or something like that. As for the running boards, do you have them in the Auto setting in the message...
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    Anyone have a front receiver hitch?

    Thank you for the reply. So what would the part number be for a 2008 Expedition? I'm assuming it would be the one that mounts to the tow hook mounts? **edit** Ok I think I got it. Apparently its part number: 31068 - Currently, it replaced the following parts... I can still get the 31368, but...
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    Anyone have a front receiver hitch?

    We are moving into a new house that has a 450 foot gravel driveway and after a lot of research I've come to the conclusion that a light receiver mount plow is the best option. So, I'm in the market for a front receiver hitch but I don't want to lose my tow hooks or have the hitch stick out...
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    Tire Help

    I'm running stock size BFT Rugged Terrain AT. I know a lot of people don't like them on here but I've never had a problem with them at all. They have gotten me through 3 feet of snow, rain, ice and mild off roading. I previously had the worst tires known to man in the Pirelli Scorpion.
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    Pirelli Tires

    I know I'm in the minority here but I really like my BFG Rugged Terrains. I've put them through just about everything so far and they haven't let me down. https://goo.gl/photos/tFwvieYYE4BFmKSs9
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    Another round of diagnose that noise?

    Yes the belt is original as well. What my ultimate plan is if I decide one of the pulleys is the problem is to just replace both pulleys, belt tensioner and belt. The belt is in good shape, no cracks, and the tensioner is working extremely well, I couldn't get it to move without really trying...
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    Another round of diagnose that noise?

    New noise. Comes from the front end I believe, definitely engine. Only happens at highway speeds when accelerating at high RPM's. Its a squeal, I'm thinking either idler pulley or belt tensioner. So far the alternator is working fine, but should I look into water pump pulley? Anything else I...
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    Strange screech

    That is what they originally had thought since I indicated that the noise was coming from the right rear. Turns out it was coming from the right front. Here is what they found. .
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    Strange screech

    Alright now that Michigan is finally thawing I've got some new noises in the Expedition. What I thought was just worn pads has turned out to be not the case so Ill come here to see if you guys can diagnose me before I take it in. Here are the symptoms: Horrible screech while in reverse...

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