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  1. ZigZagFred

    Just another N00B

    Welcome to the forum. You'll find some good info here.
  2. ZigZagFred

    4A rough shifting after new rear tires install

    I read the reviews on the Michelin site about the Primacy tires. I was genuinely shocked. Over the years, we have purchased six sets of Michelin Defenders for our various SUVs. We wouldn't think of riding on anything else at this point. It truly caught me off guard that my beloved Michelin would...
  3. ZigZagFred

    Intro

    Hi - Welcome to the forum. As for towing, don't forget to always select "Tow Mode" when towing.
  4. ZigZagFred

    4A rough shifting after new rear tires install

    Hi - I have two comments. First: in 4A, the tires must be the same size or the computer will be "confused". You might want to replace the fronts also, even though they're still OK. Maybe you could sell them? Second: Name-brand tires (especially Michelin) that wear out at 9,000 miles indicate a...
  5. ZigZagFred

    Introduction

    Hello - Welcome to the forum. Over the years, we've owned many cars. Most of them were older because we couldn't afford anything newer. Thankfully, I could maintain them myself as they always needed something done to them. If I were you and needed my work truck to run no matter what, I would...
  6. ZigZagFred

    First Ford

    Welcome to the Ford family! My wife and I have been "Ford people" since 1997. We recently added a Hyundai to our "fleet," but we still have our beloved Expedition.
  7. ZigZagFred

    Where are sparkplugs?

    I've been an aircraft mechanic for most of my adult life, and have always done most of my own auto maintenance. I was caught off-guard when learned of the coil-on-plug concept. Live and learn. Don't feel bad if you didn't know about them. Neither did I. FYI - My neighbor was given a $500...
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    Charging system service soon.

    Is the lead to the stop/start sensor on your battery connected? I disconnected the lead going to the stop/start sensor on my battery. It has effectively disabled the auto stop/start system. I no longer have to press the "stop/start" button on the dashboard to turn off the system. It works great...
  9. ZigZagFred

    Leaking Hose. Pls help identify.

    Check the Dorman website. They have hoses for everything. That's where we got our blown heater hose.
  10. ZigZagFred

    Power Running Board Issue

    It also might be a door switch issue. Does the board go up when you drive faster than 9 MPH? Ours is intermittent, but it works fine with the "Advanced Settings" menu reached on the steering wheel buttons.
  11. ZigZagFred

    Fuel Grade discussion

    We have used Top Tier 93 Octane gas since we bought our 2019 Limited in March of 2024. We are thankful that we can afford premium fuel. We highly recommend you do the same if you can afford it.
  12. ZigZagFred

    General Infomation Needed

    We have had no issues with our 2019 Limited as far as the drivetrain goes. We did have the plastic connector for one of the heater hoses blow out. It is made out of PLASTIC! It lasted 80,000 miles so I guess it's not a catastrophe. However, if it had happened while we were on a long trip, it...
  13. ZigZagFred

    NEW MEMBER CHECK-IN

    Welcome to the world of Expeditions! We love our 2019 Limited.
  14. ZigZagFred

    Best tires for 2017 Expedition EL

    We are big fans of Michelin Defenders. We've had them on five different vehicles. Our 2006 Expy ended up with two sets because the first set was ten years old and still had good tread left. Most manufacturers recommend replacement at six years, but Michelinn recommends TEN. Something to think...
  15. ZigZagFred

    What oil are you using

    The price of an oil-change is a tiny percentage of the cost of a new engine. We use name-brand, full-synthetic, 5W-30 oil. We follow a 3,000-mile change interval because we do very little road miles, only city driving. Our local shop does the whole job, with a new filter, for less than $100. We...
  16. ZigZagFred

    Thinking of a newer Expedition

    We have a 2019 Limited. It's a completely re-designed vehicle (4th Gen). New engine, new transmission, new frame, new suspension, new electronics, new dash, etc. The fifth gen are really nice too, but they're a little pricey. We love our 4th Gen Expy.
  17. ZigZagFred

    Lower radiator hose

    I had to deal with a blown-out heater hose. These things were designed to go on easily and fast while a vehicle rolled down the assembly line. They were NOT designed for fast replacement. It took me three afternoons to remove my heater hose. It took me about 15 minutes to install the new one. I...
  18. ZigZagFred

    Cupholder Sharp Edge

    Thanks for this post. Nice to know. Mine seems to be secure.
  19. ZigZagFred

    Power running boards works when it wants to

    I've discovered that issues with the power running boards have more to do with the door switches than with the boards themselves. To verify your issue, try opening and closing both front and rear doors and see what the boards do.
  20. ZigZagFred

    "Y" connector blowout

    A couple of the hoses are 3/4 inch I.D. Some are 5/8 inch I.D. Strangely, they all have the same outside diameter. Measure carefully. Good luck with the swap. It's a bear of a job.
  21. ZigZagFred

    "Y" connector blowout

    I used the Dorman 626-370.
  22. ZigZagFred

    "Y" connector blowout

    Various forums have shown me that we have a common issue. Vital parts that are nearly impossible to access for replacement should NOT be made of plastic. I was able to replace ONE of my "Ys" with an aluminum one, but the other one was only available with a plastic "Y". I hope it lasts as long as...
  23. ZigZagFred

    Help! No start after heater hose replace

    Thank you Left Coast. I discovered that I had not properly reconnected one of the big plugs near the firewall. Once I connected it properly, all was back to normal, and the engine started on the first button press. BTW, you're driving my Expy's twin.
  24. ZigZagFred

    Help! No start after heater hose replace

    The exact same thing happened to me. I'm open to any suggestions. I do NOT want to have our 2019 Expy Limited towed to the dealer. (OUCH $$$) Did the clearing of the codes fix the problem? When I plugged a reader into my OBD port, all I got was an "error" message.
  25. ZigZagFred

    "Y" connector blowout

    "BlueBelle" is a 2019 Expy Limited. She has about 47,000 miles on the odometer.

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