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    Best tires for 2017 Expedition EL

    Thanks everyone, I appreciate all your helpful comments and advice. I have researched online, but I find that the practical and experiential advice is much better here (and I don't have to worry about talking to non-human AI). hyattdj - I am in Northern Illinois where icy roads have become more...
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    Best tires for 2017 Expedition EL

    Thanks Glenn and BOFF. And thanks to you Bloodhound. I am excited to finally get the Expedition today. All of your advice on tires makes total sense and is quite helpful. I will be looking at the Michelin Defender tires and hopefully can find some for a decent price. Again, thanks to all!
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    Best tires for 2017 Expedition EL

    Thanks, BOFF! The link is very helpful and I like that it gives you a visual of the tire sizes. I do like the beefier looking tires. I don't want to change out the rims as they are really nice and in great shape. My husband will be replacing the brakes as well. He thinks they have a little wear...
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    Best tires for 2017 Expedition EL

    Thanks so much BigOleFordFan! Your post was very informative and helpful. I appreciate your explanation of all the particular number meanings and how they relate to each other. I just want the best traction reliability and handling possible. As I learned in my 2005 Ford Excursion, even with such...
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    Best tires for 2017 Expedition EL

    Hello Everyone, we just purchased a 2017 Expedition EL that needs new tires. The existing tires are 275/55R20. Through researching replacement tires I see that my Expy EL can take the existing size tires (of course) or 285/45R22. I've looked through the threads on this forum regarding tires and...
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    New here, need advice on 2014 Expy EL possible purchase...and rust

    Thanks BigOldFordFan! I feel like a traitor going to a Lincoln! lol
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    New here, need advice on 2014 Expy EL possible purchase...and rust

    Thanks Glenn, Ezra is extra special and needs space since he blew out his knee due to hip dysplasia. (not happy with breeder who never disclosed this!) Anyway, I have a promising possibility on a 2016 Flincoln Navigator L Select that is in really decent condition with 138k miles that we talked...
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    New here, need advice on 2014 Expy EL possible purchase...and rust

    This is Ezra, one of my big guys who cost a fortune, not at first, but when he blew out his knee due to undisclosed hip dysplasia. I hope it is okay to post his pic-I did not realize it would be so big a picture! Sorry! lol Anyway, our kids are grown, and these guys need room in the vehicle. You...
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    New here, need advice on 2014 Expy EL possible purchase...and rust

    Hey Glenn, I am not "fixated" on the EL. I have been looking at both the regular length and EL versions. The EL works better for us, so if I can find one, I would prefer it. We have giant breed dogs (6 of them) so the extra room for them and cargo space is a much better fit. Still, I appreciate...
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    New here, need advice on 2014 Expy EL possible purchase...and rust

    Thanks Fastcar, you are absolutely right on the Carfax. We pull one on every vehicle and put the VIN into NHTSA. Thanks for all the great information. I really hope either the 2015 EL or the 2016 EL we are looking at today work out. This vehicle search is brutal! Worth it though! Thanks again!
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    New here, need advice on 2014 Expy EL possible purchase...and rust

    Thanks Glenn, fair enough. It is a nice vehicle, but I like the more utilitarian ride and build. Also, the dealer wanted to tack on a "wheel lock" charge. Looking at a 2017 Expy EL today, 138K miles and looks to be in good shape...we shall see. Has the stationary running boards which I prefer...
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    New here, need advice on 2014 Expy EL possible purchase...and rust

    Hey Glenn, you are right, I check all those sites daily, still nothing. I will continue my search! So what do you think of the Flincoln I mentioned? Thanks!
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    New here, need advice on 2014 Expy EL possible purchase...and rust

    Hi everyone, thank you so much for all of your very helpful responses! This now 3 month search is exhausting. We are having to travel 1-1.5 hours one way for test drives and viewing the vehicle even after researching and talking extensively with the dealers. Some of the stuff these dealerships...
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    New here, need advice on 2014 Expy EL possible purchase...and rust

    Thanks so much everyone! We are looking at the 2015 Expy EL today with 126K with the work done on it that I listed further back in this thread. The other thing I noticed on the carfax is that it had "decarbon service" done on it. Though I have looked it up, I am concerned what this means for the...
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    New here, need advice on 2014 Expy EL possible purchase...and rust

    Thanks Glenn. I am truly learning as I go and I really appreciate your wisdom and experience here! I have found some lower mileage Expy ELs for a little more money. Like you, my husband does a lot of the repairs on the vehicle (so grateful for the $$$ saved and his willingness to do it) but then...
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    New here, need advice on 2014 Expy EL possible purchase...and rust

    Wise advice, indeed! Thank you!
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    New here, need advice on 2014 Expy EL possible purchase...and rust

    Thanks Glenn, that makes total sense. So the "clean" 2017 EL Limited having some of those gasket and tensioner issues might be an issue down the road considering its 155k miles? Do you think the EL XLT with less miles and less work done on it is a better possibility? I do look at where the...
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    New here, need advice on 2014 Expy EL possible purchase...and rust

    Thank you so much for your responses, GlennSullivan and BigOleFordFan. What you both said makes total sense. We decided with all the rust that it was too much of a risk of other potential issues. We are looking at a 2017 Ford Expedition EL Limited that looks very clean, not seeing a ton of rust...
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    New here, need advice on 2014 Expy EL possible purchase...and rust

    Hi Everyone, I'm new here. I don't have an Expy EL...yet. We are seriously looking though. Had a 2005 Excursion and loved it, but after major rust and other issues we sold it. Anyway, I love the Ford Excursion still, but it isn't practical for us anymore. Would love advice on purchasing a used...

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