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    Clicking sound from behind the dash

    I keep wondering when some alert lawyer is going to start a Class Action suit over this. All they had to do was install "limit" switches on either end of the travel and this problem could easily have been solved. Instead, because there are no switches, the software goes through a "calibration"...
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    Front Seat Upgrade

    A couple things to keep in mind: 2007-17 seats should be basically the same; Options will vary of course, i.e. cloth/leather, 6-way power, 10-way power, heated/cooled, memory driver's side. 2007-14 has different color selections than 2015-17. It's not practical to upgrade to heated/cooled...
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    Weak air conditioning

    Maybe it's just me, but the newer refrigerants just don't seem nearly as effective as the old-school R12. I used to live down South where we *really* needed ice cold air in such a hot and humid environment. I still remember switching to R134a in 1994 and the performance wasn't as good. The A/C...
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    Weak air conditioning

    I'm also in the PNW and, in my opinion, we need rear A/C going to keep these trucks cool even on not-so-hot days. The huge amount of glass generates tremendous solar heat gain (even with the rears tinted). If your truck is dark in color it's even worse. Also, it seems to me at least that it's...
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    how can i lock the vehicle with engine running and walk away with key

    I don't think there is a safe/secure way to do what you want. As others have stated you can leave your key in the truck and use the keypad but that's not necessarily secure. What I do is shut it off and go inside. Then, when I'm within a few minutes from coming back out again, I use Remote Start...
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    Can't seem to find a rear-lift air bag system compatible with my 2010 EB Expy...

    Can't help RE: air springs but if you can't find anything that works you might consider retrofitting factory hydraulic load-leveling shocks. I think these came out around 2012-13 (as a cost-saving measure to eliminate the rear air suspension) and continued through 2017. I don't know if anyone's...
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    New member here. Hoping to buy my first Expy....

    I posted in the other thread that I went through this when I was shopping for my '17 recently. I spent some time underneath one truck that was up on a lift while an experienced Ford tech walked me through common corrosion issues. He said they don't put any coatings on the driveline or the...
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    2010 seats in a 2013

    IIRC = "If I recall correctly." :) The front passenger seat OCS system *might* vary somewhat between years. For example, I did a seat swap in a Ford car from 2005=>2003 and the OCS had been revised for '05. I had to take both seats apart and completely swap over all OCS components to make sure...
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    2010 seats in a 2013

    2010 and 2013 seats should be the same. Forget trying to swap heated/cooled seats into a truck that doesn't have them (as far as I know, it's never been done on an Expy). Keep in mind, there is a passenger airbag computer in the front passenger seat; If you do a swap, this must remain fully...
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    Weak air conditioning

    I was never happy with the performance of the A/C in my 2009 XLT and it was Silver Birch -- not a dark color at all. It just could not cool the truck if the outside temp was over about 85 degrees. Our trucks have a *lot* of glass and that causes solar heat gain. It's even worse if you have a...
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    Second rust Proofing treatment today

    We don't have any shops here (Pacific Northwest) that seem to know a darned thing about rust prevention. They are only just now starting to put some salt on our roads in Winter after years of banning it due to environmental concerns. I just got a '17 with less than 15K miles and I am really...
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    Purchasing a used 2017 EL - Rentals

    I went through this when shopping for mine. I spent some time underneath one truck that was up on a lift while an experienced Ford tech walked me through common corrosion issues. He said they don't put any coatings on the driveline or the steering knuckles. That's why those parts always have...
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    Leather Care

    I have used Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil on finished leather and it seemed to be successful. But, professionals appear to be split on whether they think it's actually getting through the barrier coating or not. I'd rather be safe than sorry, so I don't mind trying. But, my detailer, who does this...
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    Leather Care

    Unfortunately, according to some professional detailers you *can't* condition non-KR "finished" leather. To protect it, keep the dust and dirt off it by vacuuming weekly. To preserve the material, wipe it down with a damp cloth once per week to keep it well hydrated. For the matching vinyl and...
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    2007 Driver's door speaker 2 connectors

    I don't know for sure about 2007, but I have a wiring book for 2009 and it should be similar. The connection coming from the amplifier is C523A. The wires to this connector are white and white with brown stripe. The connector going to the tweeter is C523B. The wires to this connector are green...
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    Leather Care

    From what I understand, anything with silicone in it will make your seats slippery. Silicone is so slick almost nothing will stick to it. It can also be hard to remove. So, if you ever need to paint or refinish interior parts, it could be much more difficult once they've been treated with a...
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    Leather Care

    I love Leatherique and I've used it for years. But, my detailer recently educated me on the fact that 99% of newer vehicles have finished leather with a protective coating on it. Even though this coating is said to have "pores" conditioners don't penetrate it. Thus, using Leatherique conditioner...
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    Does Ford 'PreWire' for Options not Selected?

    2009+ models use a TED unit (Thermo-Electric Device) patented by Gentherm. Passing electricity through it in one direction produces heat, reversing the flow produces cold. These are controlled by electronic modules. Electric cooling fans and ducting distribute the air through the perforated...
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    BCM Location????

    Behind the right side kick panel (front passenger footwell). In previous years it was known as the Smart Junction Box (SJB).
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    Does Ford 'PreWire' for Options not Selected?

    I'm afraid the answer, in general, is "NO." But, in some cases, it's "MAYBE." As much as possible, Ford tries not to include wiring that's not needed because it costs more money. Then again, it's also expensive to design, make and stock many different harnesses and sub-harnesses for multiple...
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    Power Running Boards and mudflaps

    Yeah! ;)
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    XLT vs. Limited re: sound deadening

    Yes, CCD availability gets confusing on the 2015-17 Navigator. I looked at quite a few of them trying to figure out whether they had it or not. Unlike the Expedition, the CCD on the Navigator isn't strictly attached to the 22-inch wheels. I discovered it *was* possible to get such a Navigator...
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    XLT vs. Limited re: sound deadening

    When I was shopping for a new truck, I drove a 2015 Navigator for the first time. I didn't think it was any quieter than an Expedition (and I drove XLT, Limited, and Platinum models to compare). I was surprised though at how much more quiet the 2015-17 models seemed compared with my old 2009...
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    Sony stereo system

    The '15-'17 Sony system is pretty thorough (and, as far as I know, it appears to be the same whether you have an XLT, Limited, or Platinum Expedition). It includes separate mid-range speakers and tweeters in the front doors, a center channel speaker in the dash, speakers in each rear door, a...
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    Electrical Help!!

    I used water-resistant LED strip (encased in clear silicone). The weak point comes when you cut them to length and wire them up. You need to seal up those connections very well. I used clear silicone for that and then installed them inside extruded aluminum housings. I still regard these custom...

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