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  1. sjwhiteley

    Coolant tank cap

    While my coolant level is at an acceptable level and don't need to do anything with it, I acquired a coolant tester for another 'project' and was going to test it (to see if the tester really says anything). however, I cannot get the cap to come off. It turns around 3/4 of a turn and won't go...
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    2022 Timberline Vibration When Towing

    I (XLT MAX) have this vibration occasionally when towing a very light trailer. I have a single axle utility trailer, and depending on where the load is in the trailer it vibrates, typically, when accelerating. I added sumosprings (rubber donuts which fit in the rear suspension coils) and it...
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    Cabin air filter

    Once you know how to change it, it's almost trivial. It's the same location on my other vehicles (except the motorcycle...) and just as easy. I have a 08 CRV and again, easy to access and change. The filter literally weighed 1lb when I took it out, it was a sold mass of 15 years of debris.
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    Has anyone experienced a rattle at the catalytic converters?

    I have a rattle on cold startup which sounds exactly like you are describing, directly under the vehicle. However, it goes away after around 30 seconds of idling, and not present when engine is warm. Definitely not the engine, definitely not the turbos.
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    2024 Expedition Transmission Made in China?

    Isn't this transmission shared with GM?
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    HD tow and required addons

    I shouldn’t worry about having the ‘leather’. It’s very durable. You can get an XLT with HD tow, and ‘bench’ second row (it’s actually 3 seats, but is effectively a bench seat). This is based on the 2024 build on Ford web site. Now, being able to get one in that configuration on the lot is a...
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    Ceramic Coating vs PPF

    I’d agree with the above. Getting the front end PPF is a good idea. The front of mine has baked in bugs and chips in numerous places after 3 years, including the leading edge of the hood. You can apply ceramic over PPF. If you do want it to keep being shiny, then ceramic is great. I’d also do...
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    Catalytic Converter Raptor Skid Plate Installation

    Nice. Can't the existing mounting bolts at the rear of the fiber cover work for the steel plate, also?
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    Let's See Those Lifted / Big Tire Gen 4s!!

    I’m sure there’s someone here that has that size. I have 275/60R20. They are 33” while stationary, and turning the wheel, I can see 3/4” clearance between tire and liners on my XLT. The tires are on stock wheels with a 5mm spacer.
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    Has anyone seen or made a storage tray for this colossal waste of prime space? Also, Forscan the best way to disable auto stop start still?

    Make it so full, that nothing moves?
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    Hood movments

    I've found it does vary with wind, too. A 15mph wind in the 'wrong' direction seems to make it appear worse.
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    New Tires

    I will say that I'd rather have good tires that last 35k than just-ok tires that last 70k ;) Clearly, there are compromises, but it can be tough to find tires appropriate for a given application when that application is a wide range of surfaces. If I didn't need to do any farm work at all, and...
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    Has anyone seen or made a storage tray for this colossal waste of prime space? Also, Forscan the best way to disable auto stop start still?

    I added a magnetic holder to the 'coin holder'. Required a bit of butchery to put a piece of metal to attach a clamp-on magnetic holder. It can even be replaced with a wireless charger mount. A cable runs down and under the center console, and through to the USB ports next to the...
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    Has anyone seen or made a storage tray for this colossal waste of prime space? Also, Forscan the best way to disable auto stop start still?

    There is some electronics under the console, clearly, but there's also a lot of space. The console is relatively easy to 'snap out' (added some cables to the 12 outlet in the console itself). Maybe a 3D printed removable 'slot' to allow a phone to drop in? Obviously requires a bit of engineering...
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    Has anyone seen or made a storage tray for this colossal waste of prime space? Also, Forscan the best way to disable auto stop start still?

    I'm not sure why someone would be not sure why someone would want access to their phone, glasses, pens, chew toys, burgers, etc. while driving. Likewise, I'm not sure why someone would need access to a big SUV when a Toyota Corolla can get you to and from work ok... /s People like access to...
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    Power Inverter upto 400W suggestions and experiences

    I would concur with the generator idea. I believe Honda have a 1000w quiet one, but not cheap. However, harbor freight have some inverters - I’d get a 1000w one to drive a motor (don’t need a pure sine wave one for that). Not a bad price, so may be worth a try (I’ve been tempted, but don’t...
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    Gained 1+ mpg City and almost 2+ mpg highway.

    I have a 2mpg drop after changing from the OEM Hankook tires (ironically, a different model, taller sidewall AT LT D rated Hankook tire). However, braking is better, wet grip is much better, light snow is better. They are 3-Peak also. Down side is slightly noisier. While I do get better mileage...
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    Let's See Those Lifted / Big Tire Gen 4s!!

    Unfortunately there is no bottom shock spacer that I’m aware of. There is a top shock ‘spacer’; buts not actually a spacer but an extension of 3“. I can’t recall the shock top bolt length but it might be possible to put in a generic 1/2” spacer. Your best bet may be to replace the shocks...
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    What the heck, I replaced a part and bricked the Expedition

    Under the front (I think) cup holder is a slot to put the key when the fob battery is weak or dies, which allows the car to start. If it started before, but now won't, check the connections to that device. (as an aside, that is one abused console!)
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    Towing Advice Needed

    Don't know. Maybe get help on this in the Forscan sub-forum? I had the dealership install and set it up.
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    Towing Advice Needed

    I do not have the tow package, no. The only other ‘mods’ are the shocks, and the OEM brake controller: bilsteins simple because the original ones were leaking, and the brake controller because it fits nicely and works well.
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    Towing Advice Needed

    I believe you will be fine. Mine weighs 4400lbs (dry). WDH, sumo ‘springs’ (the rubber donuts). While I have not done much towing lately, when I did, it was stable and ran smooth.
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    iPhone overheats and shuts down while in charging pad

    I think this is common, especially for phones in a case: there’s a relatively big gap between the charging coils. In addition, the phone antenna is blocked to a certain extent, so it bumps up the power required looking for a cell signal (this is an engineering guess based on my battery usage in...
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    Trying to find fuse for 12v Power Outlet in 2022 Expedition XLT

    The electrical schematics manual for this vehicle is 2” thick. (You’d think it’d be hard to misplace but somehow I have).
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    This will likely be my last ford

    An example of the cluelessness of vehicle manufacturing management is the statement from GM that they will be removing AndroidAuto and CarPlay from their vehicles because they feel they can ‘do it better’.

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