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  1. plumcolr

    Hitch receivers

    Mine is a 2017 plain-jane expy which came without the tow package. It has a class 3 receiver and came with the standard 4-wire connector. I have upgraded to a 7-pin and controller thanks to forscan and Tasca ford (and advice from this site). My question? I got behind what I think is a 2019...
  2. plumcolr

    2017 strange heat issue

    2017 with auxiliary rear heat, not with auto temp control. Not getting hot coolant to either front or rear. If I make a sharp right turn, coolant gets to the two heater cores momentarily then stops. Also functional for a short time on startup, but only sometimes. This thing has an "Auxiliary...
  3. plumcolr

    free gen2 rear wheel bearings (2)

    for 2002-2006 Exp or 2003-2006 aggravator. Located Freehold Nj, will ship if you pay cost. Brand new in box. C-TEK 402.65006E
  4. plumcolr

    2017 - 100k mile report

    2017, 5 1/2 years. Oil changes about every 5k (15-20% remaining) 2 sets wipers incl rear 2 sets brakes incl rotors 3 air filters. Actual MPG 20.5 indicated, 19.3 miles/gallons pumped over the 100k miles 1 rh running board (turned into a stump) Front power port rewired to support dash cam Plugs...
  5. plumcolr

    Help! 2017 plug change

    Decided to change plugs on my '17 with 93K miles. No problems until #3. The separate coil-end boot will not come off the plug. Tried a hook, tried long needle nose pliers, awkward because of the heater lines. Cannot get it to come off the plug. Checking out the old plugs (original factory)...
  6. plumcolr

    2017 brake question

    I notice on my '17 the rear brakes wear faster than the fronts (about 40 k miles rears, 50k fronts). Is this due to the traction control? All other disk brake cars/trucks I have owned the rears tended to last about twice the mileage of the fronts, typically 70 - 80 k for rears versus 40 -50 k...
  7. plumcolr

    Alignment and dealer(s)

    My '17 is showing abnormal tire wear, outer shoulder LH front wearing rapidly. So just for grins I went to a dealer and asked how much for alignment service, Oh, about 150 I was told (most places around here get 100+tax for a 4 wheel alignment). OK, I thought, too much. I told the guy it...
  8. plumcolr

    2017 gas tank strap

    Just noticed (and cut away) a yellow plastic strip which had worked its way from between the gas tank and the front strap. It is about 1/2 inch wide, flat plastic with a woven look. Should I be concerned, or is it just there for NVH? Would be a PITA to replace. It's obviously too narrow to...
  9. plumcolr

    Hikari headlamps in a 2017

    On January last I put Hikari eye of megatron low beam headlamps in my 2017 (non-projector). They seemed to be OK, brighter than OEM, though the pure white was a little off-putting. Today one of them became erratic, turning itself on and of at irregular intervals (headlights turned on). I...
  10. plumcolr

    2017-Anyone know a good source for wiring diagrams

    Other than the shop manuals?
  11. plumcolr

    Any '15 - 17 owners had problems with LSPI?

    Low speed pre-ignition, which can be catastrophic.
  12. plumcolr

    Upgrade 2017 4 inch to 8 inch display

    Anybody got a handle on this? Would like to upgrade the 4 inch to an 8 inch display. How does it play with the radio/cd/sirius/ on and on function buttons? Would I need to avail myself of forescan mods? I do not want to buy the aftermarket plug and play for $1700-1800. Junkyard displays run...
  13. plumcolr

    boost gages on 3.5

    Has anyone put boost gages on their 3.5, both post-turbo duct and post-throttle body? As a point of curiosity. Would like to know what they show under different throttle conditions.
  14. plumcolr

    Strange oil situation

    On my 17. A couple of weeks ago I changed the oil. Added 5 qts, started and ran a couple of minutes, checked and added a quart to bring it to the full mark. This morning, after it sat overnight and before starting it I checked it (I'm compulsive that way). Behold, the dipstick showed about a...
  15. plumcolr

    2017 brakes

    I have a new-to-me 2017, bought in April. It has just about 50000 miles. When I rotated the tires, I noticed the front brakes had been recently done, pads and rotors. The rears were original. However on looking at the rears I noticed the inner pads were almost like new, while the outer ones...
  16. plumcolr

    Gear indicator

    I picked up a '17 last month. Up until a week ago there was a vertical column on the right side of the trip / speed etc display which had the numbers 1 - 6 and indicated which gear the transmission was in. I was going thru the display options, and I suspect something I did made it disappear...
  17. plumcolr

    I'm impressed!

    Just traded in my '06 on a '17 (they're cheap right now due to rental companies turning them over). First full tankfull got 20.5+ mpg, rural and semi-suburban driving. Admittedly, I drove gently, it being new to me, but did get some interstate miles on it. My '06 would get 15 on a good day. Now...
  18. plumcolr

    Traded an '06 for a '17

    Anything on the '17 I should be aware of? Peculiarities, trouble spots? From what I've seen their reliability is excellent. Any tips / techniques would be appreciated.
  19. plumcolr

    experience with drilled intercooler

    Anyone have experience with drilling a weep hole in the intercooler? Have seen it done on youtube videos. Want to know if it helps. Also catch-can experiences would be appreciated.
  20. plumcolr

    P0430 Cat efficiency below normal bank 1

    2006 expedition 207K miles repeatedly throws this code within 5 miles of a fillup. Clear the code and will remain clear until a subsequent fill. Doesn't do it every fill. Something with the EVAP system? On a recent trip to Florida, all interstate speed and towing a 3000 lb enclosed trailer...
  21. plumcolr

    2006. Any info on latest reflash of computer?

    I've had my 06 for a few years. It runs well at 202 K miles. Steady 15mpg, ten when towing on interstates (70-80mph, 3000 pound trailer). But lately I've been thinking, there must be more recent firmware out there for the engine mgmt module. Anybody know latest release?
  22. plumcolr

    Torque converter lockup

    My 06 torque converter locks upat 40 mph at light throttle. Since it is also in O/D at light throttle this means lockup occurs at about 1100 rpm and the beast is very sluggish until about 45 mph. . It doesn't lug but is very annoying. Since most local traffic here is in the 35 - 45mph range...
  23. plumcolr

    interesting vacuum problem - solved

    2006. Last year had some vacuum issues. ended up replacing the hose running from the brake booster check valve to the heater controls, awi solenoid and vacuum reservoir. It had just crumbled to nothing. Still had a vacuum issue in that even slight acceleration would cause the heat / a/c...
  24. plumcolr

    sucky ignition coils

    Have had my 06 for 3 years now, got it at 130 k miles. Been plagued with poor mileage from the get-go and occasional coil failures as well as misfiring under heavy load or hard acceleration such as in a passing situation. Summit racing was selling a set of 8 MSD coils for $162 and change...
  25. plumcolr

    My sparkplug story

    OK, mine is an 06 3-valve. It was a fleet vehicle (police) and had 130K when I got it. Changed the plugs following the TSB. Even bought a Lisle tool in advance. Got them all out without reverting to the tool (TSB says use carb cleaner. Dissolves the varnish better than PB Blast). 4 of them...

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