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  1. sjwhiteley

    Let's See Those Lifted / Big Tire Gen 4s!!

    Do you monitor your mileage? How much of a change did you see in the MPG? I went to slightly bigger tires and saw a dramatic decrease (1-2 mpg). I don’t think it’s right, though, but haven’t done an actual calculation.
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    Install ALLA Fog Lights process?

    I know you were not replying to me, but these are the ones I currently have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QHTDZFL?th=1
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    Roof hump

    That short rib is bizarre…the only reason I can think of is an unseen design change which required it.
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    What is the cost of a replacement trailer hitch cover for a Timberline.

    I think what makes the hole so ugly is the ‘holes’ and ridge that the cover clips into. Perhaps painting them with a flat black paint may make the missing cover less obvious?
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    Headlights question

    I've heard nothing but good things from them. I purchased a set of Amazon bulbs, which worked out for me for the headlights. I had to replace one of the switchback turn signals after 2 1/2 years.
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    Vehicle break-in and oil change frequency

    Just got my oil change results back from Blackstone Labs. 6627 miles and precisely 7 months (thought it was longer than that) at 37,059 miles. The vehicle meter was reading 33% 'life'. Using Mobil 1 and a Mobil 1 filter; always used them from the second oil change (first done at the dealer)...
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    Oil changes at the Ford Stealership?

    Yes, the ramps cause the filter oil to drain out the back. I put a funnel with a tube up under the drain ‘port’ either right into the container, or a pan. It takes me 45 minutes to do the change driving on ramps, with a fumito valve, putting oil straight into the container. Mobil 1 and Mobil 1...
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    Glare Free Headlights

    Yes, the US bureaucracy moves very slowly in this regard; this has pros and cons. In this case, a disadvantage. Lighting technology has advanced rapidly over the past decade. This advanced high beam technology is - or would be - an excellent safety feature.
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    Headlights question

    Having had LEDs for some time, they work fine in the projector housings, regardless of them being 'designed' for LED or not. There are no 'dark spots', extraneous light; they cut off just like the halogens and give much more light down the road. I disagree with what others have posted regarding...
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    Decending Snowy Mountain Road

    Gotcha. Never seen anyone use it or talk about using it, so have a button that is never pressed. Lol.
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    Headlights question

    I believe LEDs have two LEDs (one on each side of a thin central pillar). If one of the sides has died, it may cause a loss of pattern on one side. As it has been mentioned, it may have fallen out! Also, it may have rotated - a lot of LEDs can have the bulb part rotate in the bulb mounting to...
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    Decending Snowy Mountain Road

    Isn’t there a descent control button, also? Not sure how slow you need to be, or the expected steepness. (No snowy, sandy, rocky, steep hills round these parts, so don’t know how to use it!)
  13. sjwhiteley

    Crossbars...height issues?

    I’ve had 17 ft kayaks on mine (just a couple of trips a couple of years ago). Not been in a parking garage with the crossbars, and have them off, currently, so can’t say how much height they add (maybe around 2”?). Doesn’t take much to put the bars on and off; a decent step stool helps. I...
  14. sjwhiteley

    Cruise Control at Stop Taking Off - Dangerous

    Has this something to do with the 'auto hold' and stop-and go traffic? The radar detect the traffic in front has started moving so will accelerate to keep up.
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    Let's See Those Lifted / Big Tire Gen 4s!!

    What brakes did you use, presuming an upgrade? I'm looking for new brakes, and have typically gone with StopTech but everywhere seems to be out of stock 'until further notice'.
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    Detailed, Love it BUT

    If you have the shocks replaced under warranty, then they just put the same (bad) shocks on. Save yourself some headache and get some aftermarket shocks (e.g. bilstein 5100). What is the ‘rear end knock’ that needs grease?
  17. sjwhiteley

    Expedition means low quality

    The expedition shares many components with the F150. There’s a lot of these vehicles around. The forum is an extremely small crossection of those people, and the problems a smaller number. Of course there are people who have the problems and are not here. I’ve not seen any automotive forums...
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    Black out on Blue metallic Expedition

    I believe I’ve seen a few pictures with the black f150 wheels. A perfect match imo to a blacked out expedition. The only known issue is the rear expedition axles extend far enough that getting the center caps on is a problem.
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    Rusted parts on 2023 Expi Max

    For some reason, those rotating parts always seem to have corrosion. They are not painted. Not sure why, but my guess is due to the duty these parts perform, and the grade of steel. Just as aluminum and stainless steel corrodes (oxidized layer that prevents further corrosion), I suspect this...
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    Vehicle break-in and oil change frequency

    So, the motor oil companies indicate similar, extended, ranges - some showing protection (sic) for 10k miles. If it was a revenue thing, wouldn’t oil companies be recommending more frequent oil changes to increase revenue? As a side note, many people have done oil analysis, all those who have...
  21. sjwhiteley

    Vehicle break-in and oil change frequency

    Fewer problems? What problems are likely to be encountered if changing at, for example, 8K rather than 4k? Is there any documented (as opposed to anecdotal) evidence this is the case?
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    4th Gen Expy Ditch lights?

    As an example of lighting with the addition of ditch lights. First image is with headlights and fog lights (both LED replacements on an XLT). Second is additional A-Pillar (ditch) lights pointing outwards, slightly, with amber covers, spot lights and High beams. There’s slight illumination of...
  23. sjwhiteley

    Just curious- why no interior release on fuel filler door?

    Checked mine while vehicle was locked (2019 XLT). Fuel door was not locked. Not sure if I have that option, but it seems odd to include it as part of an option group. Maybe there’s a setting?
  24. sjwhiteley

    4H / 4A / 2H

    While this is valid for most people, and what those here would most often do, knowing what it’s doing is important to a lot of people. It helps understand the limitations, and any conditions that might be inappropriate. There’s no ‘get out of jail free’ driving mode on any vehicle.
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    4th Gen Expy Ditch lights?

    Yes there is some ‘glare’, but really it just lights up the hood a little bit. Depends on the lights, I suppose. I’ve not really noticed it as a distraction, but then I have two spot lights at the front, also.

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