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    What to look for when buying a gen3 expy

    CCD was a standalone option. All trucks with CCD have specific 22-inch wheels. As I recall, for 2015-16 CCD was optional on Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum. It was most commonly seen on Platinums. It was available but rare on King Ranch and it was an ultra-rare option for Limited models For...
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    Heated and cooled seats

    I understand them pretty well. They are not "elements" at all and are nothing like what you might be used to. The seats operate using "TED" units (Thermo-Electric Device). These produce heat in one direction when current is applied, and reverse operation when the current is reversed. This lets...
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    2016 Expy XLT with 202A

    I'd get the lowest mileage 2017 I could find. . .
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    Heated and cooled seats

    It has never been done as far as I know. When I bought my 2009 XLT, I also got a complete set of seats from a 2010 Navigator with only about 6000 miles. I had hoped to swap them into my truck. Then, I discovered this mod requires some computer hacking to make it work. There's a Driver's Seat...
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    What to look for when buying a gen3 expy

    Continuously Controlled Dampening. This is a technology that's been around for a while, particularly at GM, but is only very slowly making its way into Ford products. Not only does it make the ride much smoother, it also provides driver-selectable ride control. Thus, you can select between...
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    Second row seat question

    There are many threads already existing on this subject. The center console is installed using a metal bracket that bolts to some of the holes in the floor designed for the middle seat. The Captain's chairs have armrests and thus a different frame from the regular outboard seats. (Not sure why...
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    What to look for when buying a gen3 expy

    Buying one right now, I'd get a 2017 with the lowest mileage you can find. Get a loaded XLT with the 202A package -- or, if you can afford the fancier trim levels, a Limited, King Ranch, or Platinum. Avoid any truck from Canada, the Midwest, or the Northeast. Or, be sure to inspect thoroughly...
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    2017 Water Leaks

    In your climate you WILL have mold, etc. from this. I would start by taking it to a good detailer and have the interior steam cleaned. Once the repairs are done, get a reputable company to do a treatment. This involves wiping down every interior surface with a special enzyme and then running a...
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    Electronic parking brake Q...

    The Auto Start-Stop on these trucks can be very annoying. It kicks in **way** too quickly. It should wait at least 2 seconds before engaging. I can't believe that it shuts the engine off while I'm in the middle of parking! I come to a stop and, before I can shift into Park, the engine is shut...
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    Power running board upgrade?

    Don't tap the lights circuit as you would not get independent control per side. Each door has its own "door ajar" switch. Wiring in parallel with both driver's side door ajar switches (using diodes for isolation) would trigger the left running board. Wiring in parallel with both passenger door...
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    AMP Research step

    This is an old thread but I wanted to note that while they still don't list a kit for the Expedition/Navigator on their site, from what I've read it seems AMP manufactures the OEM units for our trucks. Someone on YouTube posted a video where they said you can install factory OEM power running...
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    Power running board upgrade?

    Yes, wiring won't be fun but it's not terrible, either, as evidenced by some installation videos that are available on YouTube. Assuming you install the same quality parts, the only difference between an aftermarket retrofit and getting a truck with OEM units would be the integration of the...
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    Power running board upgrade?

    I'd also like to know if anyone has installed these aftermarket. Apparently Ford uses AMP power running boards for OEM equipment (or, at least they used to as the threads I were reading on the subject dated back to 2011).
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    Grill and Foglight removal??

    The grille is chrome-plated plastic. This is done with a process that deposits a coat of copper on the part and then overlays nickle and chrome over that, so it is a real metal finish. I imagine if you scuffed it and used a quality metal etching primer you could successfully paint it. But, of...
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    Third row seats

    I'm not aware of any XLTs having PowerFold 3rd row seats prior to 2015. In '15-'17 models it became an available option as part of a package. "XLT Premium" is a different trim level, that one used to be the Eddie Bauer package but they renamed it. I believe these all had PowerFold 3rd row seats...
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    2017 Water Leaks

    Water in my truck was getting past the weatherstrip over the door and soaking the headliner. This meant there were no obvious drips or leaks that could be spotted while going through a wash, etc. In fact, I had a local dealership try all day to find a leak and they came up with nothing. Water...
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    Third row seats

    As for compatibility, the only difference I know of between 07-14 and 15-17 rear seats is the color choices. For example, Charcoal Black in 07-14 is actually a very dark brown color while Ebony in 15-17 is a true black. Here are some pics of what the floor looks like showing the mounting hole...
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    Third row seats

    Yes. There are actually quite a few threads on this subject but they aren't always easy to find as people use different terms to describe the Expedition SSV, sometimes called an "XL." I almost bought one of these trucks last year and it didn't have a 3rd row so I did a good bit of research. I...
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    2017 Water Leaks

    It's normal for water to get into the door, it comes from the beltline weatherstrip. There are drain holes to let it out at the bottom but these can get clogged with gunk and debris. Clean them out and you may be OK. To keep water inside the door from getting into the truck, be sure the inner...
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    2017 Water Leaks

    Did you see my post above? Mine leaked for a long time before I figured out where it was coming from. One day I just happened to notice a drip coming from the dash at the parking brake handle. It was coming down the back side of the "A" pillar molding and draining into the dash, then onto the...
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    Heated Steering Wheel - Installation on my 2017

    This is AWESOME!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am looking forward to doing this mod on my truck. (Also, rain sensing wipers.) BTW, we had a 2016 Explorer Platinum and I agree the heated steering wheel would get pretty toasty. Perhaps a setting of 88 or 90 degrees would be perfect. PS Perhaps the one...
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    So the wife hit a deer last night.

    I hit a HUGE doe at 70 mph. She was the size of a small elk. NOT KIDDING. The split-second timing was amazing. A microsecond one way and I would've missed her altogether, a microsecond the other way and we would've hit her full front and may have been killed in the crash. She made it across the...
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    Base XLT; want to add dual zone climate control

    I considered this on my old XLT but haven't seen anyone attempt this upgrade. The entire HVAC plenum assembly will need to be swapped. That requires pulling the entire dash out and there will be some work under the hood as well. Not easy! There's also a key module that has to be integrated into...
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    Heated Steering Wheel - Installation on my 2017

    Fantastic, thanks!!! My only concern is choosing the circuit for tapping power. I don't know how much current the heated steering wheel element draws, but electric heaters tend to demand a lot of amperage. I also don't have a wiring diagram for an Explorer, but the diagram I do have (for a 2016...
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    2017 Water Leaks

    For the person who has a wet driver's side floor, this can come from the upper corner of the windshield (less likely) or from the top portion of the door weatherstrip (most likely). Open the door and carefully pull the surrounding weatherstrip off. You will find it has metal embedded inside...

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