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  1. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Snow Beast

    Had the opportunity to use Snow/Gravel/Mud mode recently here in Colo and after exiting the slippery hills in my neighborhood, I switched it back to Normal without touching anything else. There was a noticeable bump in torque to the wheels upon switching to Normal, meaning throttle mapping is...
  2. 2020-MAX-Limited

    USB ports next to phone charger not working

    My 2020 SYNC 3 reports Version 3.4.23188 I never could get wifi updates to work, so prefer the USB stick method. Have had no problems updating via USB. Of course, if your USB is inoperable, that won't help you any.
  3. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Wireless charge pad - phone slip down

    For some reason when I bought my 2020, the previous owner had turned the cell phone pad upside down so the retaining lip was at the top. Have you removed the pad to inspect and try turning it around? Mine was all in one piece, just turned upside down.
  4. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Battery died

    I turned off all wifi access and automatic update functions so the car would not be constantly connecting to wifi and ford's cloud when it was sitting in the garage. It was always going into power save mode anyway. Alternately, you could leave the 12V battery on a trickle charger while...
  5. 2020-MAX-Limited

    OTA snyc updates 2023

    My 2020 has the older SYNC 3 system, so not sure if it applies, but the only way I could get updates was to download the file to my PC and use the memory stick option. Could never get OTA to work.
  6. 2020-MAX-Limited

    2020 odd issues. Possibly bad battery?

    Before dropping $ on a new battery, have it tested! I have this Topdon BT100 and use it all the time. When I bought my used 2020 just over a year ago, my battery must have been sitting on the lot for quite a while and had a low enough voltage the computer would go into low power mode and AS/S...
  7. 2020-MAX-Limited

    2020 Engine Surge, Turbo Gauge Fluttering and Check Engine Light Flashing

    https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/flashing-check-engine-light.53587/
  8. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Auto start stop comes on more in cold weather?

    This. I discovered a couple of weird ones: it won't come on if the steering wheel is not straight/centered and annoyingly you must be in D. If you come to a stop to park, it will engage briefly until you move the shift knob from D to P. To fix this, I'm learning to simply hit the Start/Stop...
  9. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Random Noises Long After Vehicle Turned Off

    Could be fuel vapor capture systems (emissions controls). Our 2016 Toyota does this.
  10. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Auto Stop/Start *USED* to be disabled- Now it's back

    So my story is similar. I bought my 2020 in December 2022 with 72K miles and the car/battery had been sitting on the lot for several months before we purchased it. The charge was marginal, enough to start the engine but not enough for all the comfort features. My Ford Pass App was constantly...
  11. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Electric signs

    I don’t mean to insult you, but there is a specific orientation the fob needs to be placed in the slot in order for the key to be recognized. The side with the buttons needs to be facing the rear of the vehicle. Unfortunately, this is not described in the section on starting the vehicle, but...
  12. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Running boards have mind of their own, dealer says drive more?

    Follow Up: I started leaving my battery maintainer connected for longer periods (as opposed to just overnight), and out of nowhere I suddenly have AS/S! I have noticed that I need to put extra pressure on the brake pedal after the car has come to a stop in order for it to activate. So I can...
  13. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Running Boards

    So here’s a different observation with my running boards. After starting to have intermittent issues with auto deploy and retract, I simply set them to OFF. But now when I open the driver’s door, I still hear the mechanism actuate as if the boards are coming out, but of course, the boards stay...
  14. 2020-MAX-Limited

    4 wheel drive buttons stuck

    Can you use the Drive Mode rotary switch to select a 4A mode? Looks like Sport, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Ruts and Sand default to 4A. It will revert to 2H upon shutdown, though.
  15. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Factory battery life

    100% agree. We purchased our 2020 after it had been sitting on the lot for several months and the battery was not in "optimal" condition. Never had a problem starting the car, but some convenience features not working. I disabled wifi and auto-updates and only use the USB stick method to update...
  16. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Running boards have mind of their own, dealer says drive more?

    My 2020, bought December 2022 with 72K miles, is doing the same thing. My battery is weak. I get the low power warnings all the time (going into deep sleep). AS/S has never worked with message "charging the battery" I occasionally put the battery on a charger overnight to top it off, after which...
  17. 2020-MAX-Limited

    2020 plat nav screen / audio issues

    What software revision are you on? My 2020 is on 3.4.22251 and is reported 'up-to-date' on my Ford Owner Portal . BTW, I have my WiFi (over the air) updates turned OFF and only perform a SYNC update with a USB memory stick.
  18. 2020-MAX-Limited

    AC fan picks up speed from low setting

    It's pretty common in most vehicles that when you switch from RECIRC off to on, the fan speed increases a little, but noticeably. Switch it back off, and fan reduces.
  19. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Phone stays connected to Bluetooth after turning off vehicle

    I suppose that's what I'm referring to. I just didn't know what to call it. It does take some time for the accessory power to finally go off, even after shutting the door. It doesn't happen immediately.
  20. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Phone stays connected to Bluetooth after turning off vehicle

    After parking and shutting off the motor, you need to open and close the driver's door for all the electronics to power down. Otherwise, they will stay powered for some amount of time (don't know how long because I never let them stay on).
  21. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Can the GPS accept coordiantes?

    It seems Sync 3 systems will accept coordinates. If you have a Ford.com online account for your vehicle, bring up the Owners Manual (HTML) and search "navi" then click Navigation. Or crack open your printed manual and find the Navigation section.
  22. 2020-MAX-Limited

    What fuel do you use?

    Regular Unleaded. Since we are above 5,000 ft in Colorado, our Regular Unleaded is 85 Octane. Don't tow, don't hammer it; in fact, just baby it. Never had an issue with knocking or any engine/drivetrain glitches.
  23. 2020-MAX-Limited

    Tint made all the difference

    Is the Llumar tint/film applied to the inside or outside of the glass?
  24. 2020-MAX-Limited

    To the Max or Not?

    I forgot about the larger fuel tank. That is another good reason for the Max. When I fill ours up, I see 600+ miles to empty.
  25. 2020-MAX-Limited

    To the Max or Not?

    My opinion is if the Max fits comfortably in the garage, get the Max.

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