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    Cluster swap

    What is strange is that it is flashing in the exact same pattern all the time, 1 second on, 5 seconds off. I would think a bad solder joint would be intermittent or random, or off entirely. I'm thinking more like a bad capacitor on the board somewhere, but the timing of the flashing is constant...
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    Cluster swap

    Anyone know if I can swap in a replacement cluster from ebay into my 17 EL? My guage cluster displays on either side of the speedometer started flashing off for 5 seconds, on for 1 second in a loop today. I'm having a guage repair guy look at it tomorrow but if it's toast, will a new cluster...
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    Help, BOTH dash screens blinking!

    Here is a quick video. Everything else in the truck works fine, even the steering wheel controls for the cluster screen. I can switch between options even when the display is blinked off. The great Google can't seem to find anyone else experiencing this but I did see a few people in the...
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    Help, BOTH dash screens blinking!

    Jumped in the rig (17 expedition EL XLT) to head to church this morning, and the dash LCD screens on either side of the speedometer began flashing entirely on and off. Speedometer and blinkers worked fine and lit correctly. Sync 3 screen radio also working fine. Turned around and drove back...
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    Towing power

    Does it have factory brake controller? I know the 5.4L will struggle in the mountains if it doesn't have the 3.73 gears. I'd start with plugs and coil packs, air filter, etc. Use Motorcraft plugs, no danger of them breaking in your model year. My 10 F150 with that motor was a joy to pull with in...
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    EcoBoost Emblem Missing

    I put those ecobeast decals on my front doors similiar to how the F150s have them. They are a "bubble" sticker (domed and oem looking, not just vinyl) and they've held up well. I put a red/chrome 3.5L TWIN TURBO emblem beneath the ecoboost one on the Hatch. Personally I like the emblems and...
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    loss of power no one can tell me what's wrong

    Original coil packs? I'd start there, it's a pretty common complaint in the F150 world. The coils can go bad and not show any outward physical signs of failure. A blinking engine light means cylinder misfire, if it were me I'd be changing out all the plugs and coil packs. Use oem Motorcraft...
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    Ford "The works" package and Ford Service Pricing

    I noticed the same few dollar price increase on my last works oil change as well. I think they accomplish it with increased shop fees as the price of the package hasn't changed. I like to stay local but may go a town over for my next Ford dealer oil change. They always ask if I want them to run...
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    Problems with the 3.5L Turbo Engines 2015-17???

    Just get your WD hitch dialed in and setup correctly. Expect tons of rear suspension sag until you have the weight bars on, I use 1k pound bars and it keeps my expy level with 900+ pounds of tongue weight plus gear in the truck.
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    Problems with the 3.5L Turbo Engines 2015-17???

    52k on my 17 and I tow a travel trailer much of the summer time months. Plenty of power, decent unloaded mpg (better than the 5.3L envoy XL it replaced) tons of room inside, comfortable on road trips, but a little soft in the suspension department (feels like it will roll over all the time)...
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    Normal sounds? 5.4 3V new to me.

    My 2010 F150 with the 5.4 was quiet as a church mouse and smooth as butter at idle when I traded it in at 55k miles. My 05 F150 on the other hand rattled when cold started and sound like a very quiet diesel at hot idle but still ran great. I always used 5w30 penzoil pure platinum + in the 10...
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    Trailer Sway

    Inflate your expy tires to 50psi, also your trailer tires should be inflated to MAX sidewall cold pressure as indicated on the tires themselves (most likely 50 psi). If hitch is setup correctly there should be no sway. Maybe a little wiggle that is normal on the expy due to the IRS and soft...
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    F-150 front seats in an Expedition?

    Leather seats were optional on XLT expeditions (202a luxury package).....
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    Strange noise from throttle body

    Could be VCT solenoid too, most noticeable at light throttle in drive or reverse. Some noise is normal. Lots of noise is bad.
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    Tuning real world MPG results

    I have a 17 with 5 star performance/tow tune. I didn't notice any mpg improvements, but a slightly better towing experience and less lugging of the motor before downshifts. I removed the tune in December and mpg hasn't changed at all, I get 15-16 average and can get 20+ on the highway, or 7-8...
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    Ecoboost Expy Oil Change

    I have the dealer change the oil every 5k miles with Motorcraft 5w30 semi synthetic and Motorcraft filter. I do this twice a year, and it costs $51 and they rotate my tires and check brakes and fluid levels AND this service shows on a carfax. I have a CPO warranty and feel dealer oil changes...
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    2015 platinum or 2017 xlt

    202a package includes the Sony stereo system with the subwoofer in back and center speaker in middle of the dash. I have a 17XLT with the luxury package and the only things I'm missing are power boards, rear heated seats, keyless start, and power fold mirrors (and I guess the 20" wheels but I...
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    Bench vs. Captains Seats

    That was the first mod I did to my 17 XLT. Unbolted the center piece and stored it in the garage. I have 3 kids and Captains makes it infinitely easier to access the third row. Also, when we travel, a cooler fits nicely in the center aisle so my kids can pass me cold drinks and sandwiches while...
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    2015 platinum or 2017 xlt

    Buy the 17 if it has 202a luxury package. You won't get power boards or 20" wheels but all else should be the same in the XLT. I have a 17 XLT EL with 202a, which includes nav, heated and cooled leather seats, sync 3, HD tow, backup cam, 4x4, power lift gate, etc. Sync 3 is worth the upgrade, as...
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    HomeLink Garage Opener Button - nothing works.

    You need an updated homelink, I added homelink to my Ford focus and made sure it was HL4 version which is compatible with the security + garage doors. I would imagine you could just order the module aan replace it in your visor, it hasn't changed shape. In my focus, I added a home link auto...
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    Not happy with 17 syspension

    I run 50 psi when I tow, and low 40s when traveling without the trailer. It gives the tires a firmer sidewall but the factory Goodyear tire are very soft in the sidewall department. The truck leans around corners, both high speed and low speed in town. It does not pogo or bounce, but has always...
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    Not happy with 17 syspension

    Just got back from a 1600 mile round trip vacation and for once was not towing my travel trailer. I have to say, I was not impressed with the road handling of this truck. 50k miles on it, no leaks from the suspension bits, and no bouncing when stopped but holy crap it felt like it was going to...
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    Trade truck for Expedition?

    I traded my platinum F150 for my 17 EL XLT with 202a luxury package expedition and there are times I really miss having a truck. I don't have dogs but would often pick up mulch, trees, etc with the truck that I can't with the expedition. My expedition has the ecoboost motor and it is a fantastic...
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    First tow

    That's too hot on the transmission temp for the load you were pulling. You should definitely install the aux. Transmission cooler, it is easy to install. My transmission has never gone over 212 and that's pulling 6200 pounds straight up a mountain at 45mph. I just drove from Boise to Seattle at...
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    Replacing factory struts on 2016 Limited w/o CCD or load leveling.

    Please do, I'm curious how they work out. Are yours leaking, how many miles on your rig?

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