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    Travel Trailer Length

    Are you talking a out unloaded Weights? I have an ultralight that is 29ft long bumper to tongue (technically it's a 25ft trailer) and it lists a 4800 pound unloaded weight with 500 pound tongue. Well in practice, it weighs 6200 pounds with a 900 pound tongue weight (with fresh tank full) do be...
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    89 Octane

    The manual reccomended using a higher octane fuel when towing or in hot weather, so even though it can run 87 just fine, the ecoboost does better with a higher grade fuel. I run an 87 octane tune and fill up with 89 when towing and it does make a welcome difference in towing mpg.
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    Change or add transmission oil cooler?

    A bigger pan can be a blessing and a curse. It does take longer to heat that extra fluid, but once it gets heated, it takes longer to cool as well. Since the cooling circuit is thermostatically controlled, you would be better served (especially financially and in ease of install) with just a...
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    Change or add transmission oil cooler?

    OD off and tow/haul are not the same. Tow/haul does not restrict the use of any gear, but it does adjust the shift rpm by holding gears longer before up shift, and aggressively downshifting on its own when acceleration is detected with no pedal input (rolling downhill). On the 6r80, 5th and 6th...
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    Do you take the time intervals into consideration when changing oil?

    Every 6 months or 5k miles, whichever comes first.
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    Questions on towing with a Ford Expedition

    Get the weight distributing hitch, the independent rear suspension on the expy is very soft even with HD tow package. Get a 4 point friction type hitch so it can control sway as well as put weight back onto the front tires. I'm using the husky centerline TS, which is a 4 point friction hitch...
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    School me on sway bars

    Just the bar will make a big difference. The thicker the bar, the less movement you will feel in turns. Keep in mind a stiffer sidewall tire will also improve towing stability ....
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    what's with the many 2017s I see on the market

    Expect to pay 33-35k for a 17 Expedition xlt with 202a luxury package and less than 36k miles. A limited can be had for the same milage but will have closer to 50k miles on it. Don't buy one unless it is certified pre owned since any Ford dealer will throw this in. It will give you 100k mile...
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    Change or add transmission oil cooler?

    Does the 08 have a tow/haul mode? If so and if it's the 6r80 transmission, you can get a tune for the motor and trans from 5 star tuning that will lock out 6th gear when tow haul is engaged. The tune wakes up the motor as well by enhancing the electronic throttle for better response. It's...
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    Change or add transmission oil cooler?

    I went from a stock 4 row cooler on a 2012 F150 to a 6 row cooler, so I increased cooling capacity by 50%, and I saw no difference in how hot the transmission got pulling a trailer in the mountains, nor in how quickly it cooled off. The 12+ expy uses the 7 row cooler, and pulling 6k+ pounds...
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    Photos of Trailer(s) that you tow with your Expedition

    Get a newer expy with the ecobeast, it will tug that trailer with ease uphill and down.
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    Paint transfer - suggestions?

    Acetone on a rag, gently Then rinse with water to remove any traces of the acetone once the offending paint is removed.
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    Motor oil change

    If you bought it certified pre owned or bought an extended warranty, it would be nice to have a paper trail of oil changes showing proper maintence was performed if you ever have to file a claim. The ford dealer runs specials every few months on their "works" oil change for 30 bucks. It includes...
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    Help me choose a used Expedition for towing

    No reason the turbo motor won't last just as long, each motor has its share of issues although both share the possibility of timing chain replacement issues. The turbo is no more complex. The 5.4 can have timing chain guide and phaser failure, exhaust manifold leaks, and will have the older tech...
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    2017 Buying Question

    I know, and I'm not saying it isn't a nice option but I wouldn't let it sway me from a expy that had every option I wanted but the LLS. It was not a standard option even on the limited or on trucks with the HD tow package so it is obviously not required for towing a trailer which the OP had...
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    2017 Buying Question

    It helps towing a boat maybe, but if you have a wdh, you have to hitch it up without the bars first and drive it around the block before then adding the bars. So in that respect it does prolong the hitch up process for a travel trailer. If your wdh is setup correctly, you won't need additional...
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    Ecoboost spark plug change

    Yours must have been replaced or inspected at one point. I was laying on the engine, with a pry bar tool hooked under the coil pack and tugging for all I was worth. The cop would lift out but not pop off, and when you released pressure it sucked itself right back down onto the plug. I don't...
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    Ecoboost spark plug change

    I Googled it after putting everything back together, and it turns out lots of F150 owners have had this same problem. Not many ecoboost expeditions rolling around so not as widespread of a reported issue. I hope your change goes easier than mine, there is a tool specifically designed to...
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    Different Styles of Blue Ox Sway Control Models

    With an e4 or similiar setup, If you mount your trailer tongue Brackets too far back, it is possible for the weight/friction bar on one side to slide forward and pop out.
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    2016 2017 Towing question

    If payload is a big issue for you, keep in mind the XLTs will have a higher payload because they have less optional weight. My 17 XLT EL (with HD tow, 202a package, and nav) has a higher payload than my max tow F150 platinum by over 100 pounds. Look on the door jam sticker to see the actual...
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    Chrome roof rack rails

    Does anyone know where I can find chrome covers for the side roof rails? I have a 17 xlt and they are black, I'd like to dress it up with the chrome ones. Ebay sells polished stainless steel covers for them jut only for the short wheelbase trucks. I'm not sure what the difference in length is...
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    Newbie Questions - Considering purchasing a 2015-2017 Expedition..

    I paid 34k for my 17 EL XLT with 202a and it had 33k miles and was certified pre owned. The 202a or basic limited models (with no power boards typically) and that carfax shows as fleet or rental were most likely airport shuttles. The more basic cloth interior models are more likely to have been...
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    5.4L Timing Chain Set; CLoyes or Ford OEM?

    How many miles at point of failure? Use the ford parts or you'll be tearing it down again. Check out the F150 forums and see it's a common reoccurence if you use non Ford parts. Pay the little extra and keep it oem, the new parts have been revised several times since 09.
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    School me on sway bars

    I think we're musti looking at it from two different angles. The fact still remains, on an expedition, if you want to reduce body roll, a thicker rear sway bar and better tires will go a long way to improving the handling of such a large top heavy vehicle. It doesn't need race car suspension...
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    Newbie Questions - Considering purchasing a 2015-2017 Expedition..

    The prices spiked for the 18s as well, and I think they look too much like a suburban now. Don't rule out a 15-17 expy when the time comes, the ecoboost will pull that trailer with ease compared to your 03. The 17s have sync 3 and will be much cheaper than the new body style, although aluminum...

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