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    Cape Cod MA front end work?

    I have a '17 Limited with only 50k on the clock with front end issues. My son says it's either ball joints or tie rod ends. My local Ford dealer hasn't really inspired a great deal of confidence. Has anyone had someone else do work of this nature on the Cape that they would recommend? thanks
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    Lazy man’s oil change…

    My 2017 has a huge protective shield (something similar to cardboard?) that makes filter access a pita. I chose to bring it to a Jiffy Lube type place- a first for me. JasonH said in a post above that he just let it drain and it wasn't too much of a mess. Jason, did you mean you removed the...
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    Swollen Lug Nuts

    These problems sound awful and I wasn't aware of them 'til now. I've got a 2017 Ltd bought new in 2018, 42k on the clock. I've only removed the wheels once and never had a problem. Do I have the lug nuts that will swell up? I obviously don't want to find out the hard way I got the bad ones!
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    turned on heated seat, got AC seat (@17 F)

    Yes. I wrote that I jiggled the wires to the connections under the front passenger seat and it has been fine ever since. Just try pushing the connections together tighter. Maybe I was just lucky but it's certainly worth a try.
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    Hancock tires

    2017 Expy with tow package and 43k. My Hankook tires have a pretty aggressive tread and have been good. Just got the vehicle inspected and no issues with tread depth. I tow a 7,000 lb boat. I did have a bit of traction issues recently in about a foot of snow. Didn't expect to need 4L to get...
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    help with heated seat needed

    Good information, Mark, thanks. I will certainly reference this should the need arise. My vehicle sat on the lot for a year before I bought it. Maybe it delayed the melting situation.
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    help with heated seat needed

    Yeah, here it is a week later and the seat is still working fine. I guess it never hurts by trying the simple stuff first.
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    help with heated seat needed

    Yesterday I looked under the front passenger seat and saw an electrical box and some attached wires and plugs. I wiggled all the fittings I could see and tried to push them together more securely. Today the heated seat actually heated. I just hope it lasts until the weather turns warmer so I...
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    help with heated seat needed

    I ordered the shop manual you suggested, but I'm still not sure if it is a hard copy or not. It says it will be here next Thursday, so it seems weird that if they are sending it digitally it would take that long. In any event, thanks for suggesting the manual and I hope I can figure it out once...
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    help with heated seat needed

    Heated and cooled. Taking apart the seat? No prob. I have a Sawzall and a Stihl saw. Seriously, is there much to it? thanks
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    help with heated seat needed

    My '17 Expy's heated driver's seat was great (one of my favorite features in a vehicle) until it wasn't. It went to cold instead. I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the problem, but I never used to hear the fan when I activated the heat on the driver's seat. When I heard the fan kick...
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    turned on heated seat, got AC seat (@17 F)

    My '17 Expy's heated driver's seat was great (one of my favorite features in a vehicle) until it wasn't. It went to cold instead. I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the problem, but I never used to hear the fan when I activated the heat on the driver's seat. When I heard the fan kick...
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    How many owners out there with no major issues?

    2017 Limited, 46k, almost no issues.
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    RWD Only in Snow

    Repeating Rob's question- do they make a RWD Expy?
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    black paint for running board?

    The paint on the running board of my '17 Limited has peeled off in several spots. I have not had any retracting issues (40k on the clock) yet, so things could be worse. First, maybe a laughable question considering all the issues with our Expys and paint, but, any chance it might be a warranty...
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    What does your MPG look like with your EX when towing

    To increase gas mileage I believe watching the mpg screen on the dash helps a LOT. Granted, you can't do this very much towing big loads, but a lot of the time I make a game out of it by seeing if I can continually see a tenth of a mpg improvement. It REALLY can make a difference if you don't...
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    Should I get extended warranty on my new-to-me 2017 Limited?

    I bought a new '17 Limited in '18. With 41,000 miles I have had very few issues with it, nothing power train-related, all of them minor. I had an extended warranty once on a big block marine engine that I learned was a waste of $ because it only covered internal components lubricated with oil...
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    need oil weight for '17 Limited, lost booklet

    Checked the cap. Duh. It said 5W30.
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    need oil weight for '17 Limited, lost booklet

    I will check the filler cap, good idea. If not, let's hope it's the 5/30.
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    need oil weight for '17 Limited, lost booklet

    Somehow my service records booklet is gone and I forget what Ford recommends. I've been using Mobil 1 and prefer continuing with that. I live in the Northeast. '17 Limited with tow package. 40k on clock. Thanks, Peter
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    2018 Max with Class IV Towing

    It's been said that if you have an accident with a vehicle towing over the designated towing limits your insurance company will deny the claim. Anyone have any first-hand knowledge of this?
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    How much can I really tow safely

    My '17 Limited has the tow package. Boat and trailer go about 8k. I tow that locally. When I tow at highway speeds I put on the WDH unit.
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    2017 Ford Expedition Limited

    I had the same issue with my '17 Limited. The dealer seemed confused and wasn't clear on a possible fix. Went to this website. Guys immediately said it was a fob battery issue. Problem solved.
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    What is the best year Expedition to buy?

    I bought a new '17 in '18 because I didn't want to get the first year of a new generation. I'm happy with that choice. However, I see that people are recommending a "catch can". I remember reading something about that, but, bottom line- what is a catch can and do I really need one? My '17 has...
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    how to tell when key fob battery is dying?

    By the way, when I asked the Service guy why it wouldn't start when the fob was cold but WOULD start when the fob was warm, he had no clue as to what the issue was. When I said the same thing to the Service Manager later, he said that it MIGHT be temperature related but wasn't sure. MikeL had...

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