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    Rims are picked out just need tires! Anyone else running this setup?

    I put 275/60's on 20x9 +18's. They're pretty close to rubbing in the front - probably about 1/2" clearance if I recall correctly. Doing the math, you'll add about 1/4" to the radius going with 285/60's. Will be close. I think it will likely come down to the tires you choose. I've measured tires...
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    Any source for 2015 expy 3rd brake light gasket?

    Could also get yourself some foam gasket material and cut it yourself, some silicone would also do the trick and not be too difficult to remove if you needed to take the part off again.
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    Master cylinder to ABS hydraulic line 2004 Expedition

    F150 went to the Expedition platform in 2004, so you could also check the F150 parts. Might be similar enough to work. Try to get the braided line if you can. There's a lot of relative motion between body and frame. Maybe would fatigue the solid lines, depending on how long you want this thing...
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    What is this boot on the front of the expedition?

    Wow, that looks to be your FESM (front end sheet metal) mount. I'm going to guess that the other side is probably in a similar condition. I doubt that could be repaired for any reasonable amount of money. I'm not one to throw up the safety card at any small thing, but this ain't no small thing...
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    Time for new tires, thinking maybe wheels to

    I did take a picture with a jack under the front simulating a ~1.5" lift when I was going through this exercise. Looks pretty good :)
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    Time for new tires, thinking maybe wheels to

    Right, no lift. The 275/60-20's clear with maybe an inch to spare at most, so with the +18 offset I would be reluctant to go any bigger. I didn't turn the steering wheel when I put my 18's on it, so can't say for sure that they wouldn't rub. But, the tires are Toyo R/T's and they actually only...
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    Time for new tires, thinking maybe wheels to

    Here are the 275/60-20's we finally ended up with: and 33x12-18 (tried out my F150 wheels to size them up. looks tough, but a little too Mad Max for the wife)
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    Time for new tires, thinking maybe wheels to

    We bought a 22 XLT specifically trying to buy something with the least amount of electronics possible due to lots of bad luck lately with buggy software on vehicles. We hated how it looked, but decided we'd customize a bit with the money we saved by not going with the higher trim levels. That...
  9. M

    Source for Replacement Lug nuts- 011 EL Limited w/ 20" Factory rims

    I replaced my F150 lug nuts with chrome Gorilla. I'm happy with them. They make black lug nuts as well in hex or spline drive.
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    Bilstein 4600 front spring seats problem 2012 XL stock height

    You sure they're welded? I'm an ex-Ford manufacturing engineer. I designed the machines that assembled the coil-overs for F150 and we set the orientation of the seats in the machine. I spent some time on Expedition as well since it was the same platform. Front horns on the two products nearly...
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    2018 Expedition Steering Rough

    I'd start by turning off LKA. I hate it most of the time unless I'm on a straight highway and want to do something on the phone quickly. Once you get the electronics out of the picture you can tell more what exactly the mechanics (and remaining electronics are doing). Did the problem start...
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    Possible Expedition Owner

    I worked at Ford for many years. There was an ebb and flow - when top mgmt decided we needed to get our warranty down, sent the message and provided the resources, we could see Ford climbing to the top of the list in all of the surveys. When it was all about cost, we sank to the bottom (never...
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    How to align steering wheel?

    P.S. - And yes, clear vision is not easy to get perfect in a shop setting. In the factory this is done with an expensive piece of equipment. The operator installs a tool onto the steering wheel that has an inclinometer. He sets it to read zero, then there's a pogo that locks the steering wheel...
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    How to align steering wheel?

    Yes, if you're mechanically inclined it's not a very difficult adjustment. My credentials - 18yrs at Ford corporate, about 10yrs of that in advanced manufacturing on F150 (almost identical front end as Expedition). I was responsible for designing the automation that set the alignment in the...
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    Tire randomly developed a flat spot

    OpticonBill made some good points - I'm also from OEM world, advanced manufacturing so I spent a lot of years working through some of the vehicle development issues. Indeed, major changes to suspension impact forces as a result of sidewall reduction. However, what I know from tire engineers is...
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    Adaptive Cruise Control Scare

    I agree with some of the others that your description sounds a bit off - I wouldn't expect the set speed to change, but rather it seems that an object was no longer detected and thus it resumed speed. Plus, if you weren't driving, do you really know for sure? Regardless, I don't put a whole lot...
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    Will my brake rotors need to be replaced at 60k?

    I've never had a vehicle that was even close to needing rotors replaced at first pad change (typically 60k or). In the case of my 2016 F150, I had it at the dealer for another reason and they asked if I wanted rear pads replaced because they were low. I declined, but ordered some right away...
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    An honest suggestion for Ford

    Agree! We also searched out our 22 Expedition with the smaller screen. That solves the problem of not having any knobs, but vehicles have definitely gone too far down the fully integrated software road. It's not just Ford either. Our BMW was bought back because they couldn't get the brake...
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    Replacing 1 tire?

    Agree with previous comment, and will go even further to say that just maintaining the same exact tire pressure in every tire is not something every owner does. I'm probably one of the more particular people. I shoot for 0.5psi when I check them, but I won't hassle changing it if TPMS is telling...
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    Floor soundproofing

    As everyone said, very easy project. Electrical harness is a good point - disconnect the harness, but also follow it down to the floor to make sure there isn't a xmas tree clip attached to the seat rail. I'm also curious how it turns out for you. The road noise is mostly ok to me, but exhaust...
  21. M

    2018 XLT feels like it's pulsing while driving

    What we feel with ours is exactly as you describe, but we tend to feel it more under light acceleration. Ours is a 2022. I always thought it was caused by the engine as opposed to transmission.
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    Power Stop drilled and slotted full kit with calipers

    I've always read that slotted/drilled takes away friction surface, creates a point to cracks to emanate from, and is not necessary unless you're really heating up the brakes. I like the idea of sticking with solid.
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    20in F150 wheels

    ??? I didn't check just now, but I'm pretty sure mounting pattern AND offsets are identical on all F150 and Expedition (+44 or so?). I have a 16 F150 and a 22 Expedition, both with aftermarket wheels. I've done all sorts of swaps between the two vehicles, most recently installing the Exp wheels...
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    Tire rotation at dealership ends up with scratches on the rims

    Some things you just learn the hard way. I got my first damaged wheel back around 2000. Ever since, whenever I have any tire/wheel work, I take pictures of every wheel, when I drop the car off I inform them that I have pictures, I ask if they'd like to come look at the wheels and confirm they're...
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    Ride is awful

    I agree that the ride is horrible. My problems are impact harshness, and the big one - inability to dampen resonance. You can be riding on a surface that looks completely smooth but the slightest imperfections cause the body/frame to resonate and it takes a second or so to go away. And it's not...

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