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  1. ManUpOrShutUp

    Sythetic Oil Shortage Predicted

    It is the result of a reduced supply of oil. Oil refineries have less oil, so they are are focusing on higher-margin products. Like always, it's all about money.
  2. ManUpOrShutUp

    Transmission upgrade to 6r180

    I've seen posts where people have done it so it's possible, but it seems like a fairly involved project. The 4R70 is cheaper/easier to fix, but the 6R80 is generally considered to be more robust. I have 224k on my 6R80.
  3. ManUpOrShutUp

    Battery goes completely dead in 2017 Expy overnight once a while

    This can be tough to track down. I had it happen last year and it turned out to be my front passenger door switch. At random points during the day/night, it would trigger as if the door was opening. Lights would come on, then go off. I have no idea how often this was happening, but it was...
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    The HORRIBLE steering wheel prevents me...

    Going back 30 years, my Ford steering wheels have all been extremely similar to one another. It would be tough to change drastically now.
  5. ManUpOrShutUp

    Side mirrors

    Prior to posting, I wasn't able to find info on removing the cap - just replacing the entire mirror. When I search the exact term you used, it came up.
  6. ManUpOrShutUp

    Side mirrors

    My RH power folding mirror has failed and I'm going to try to get from a junkyard. I have a Limited, so the back mirror cap is painted. The options are limited so I am wondering if the caps are removable (and if so, how involved it is)?
  7. ManUpOrShutUp

    Automatic stiffening of steering at hi speed?

    No.
  8. ManUpOrShutUp

    2011 Expedition Blend Door Actuator location

    Not very detailed, but this guy gives an overview of it. Looks like a PITA (like most of these blend/mode door jobs). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-WN1p8sWeg
  9. ManUpOrShutUp

    Triton 5.4L 3V Engine Reliability

    221k on mine. I think the 2 biggest repairs that I've done were the intake manifold gasket and the water pump. The timing job isn't something I wish to tackle, but I would pay for it if not for the fact that the PA salt is eating her alive. I think she will rot out before the engine goes. My...
  10. ManUpOrShutUp

    Welp, it finally happened to me.

    There are a whole lot of options in between, but I get it. $8k doesn't go far anymore.
  11. ManUpOrShutUp

    Welp, it finally happened to me.

    $7,600. :o
  12. ManUpOrShutUp

    Welp, it finally happened to me.

    I've been expecting mine to need this work done for awhile, but at nearly 221k she's still going. The road salt has eaten up so much of the truck at this point though that I wouldn't put the money into it.
  13. ManUpOrShutUp

    What to look for when buying a gen3 expy

    The 2-piece plugs are long gone, so removal issues are not a concern. You're not going to gain any longevity by swapping them out way before their time either. It's your nickel, but it's not a turbo and swapping them out every 30k doesn't actually accomplish anything outside of raising your cost...
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    Best tires for 2017 Expedition EL

    Michelin Defenders are all I'll buy for my SUVs now. Great on dry/wet and I get 70k miles out of every set. Just so-so in the snow, but it doesn't snow much here anymore. The prices of them are ridiculous though. $305/ea at Sam's Club for the 20" and the rebate on a set of 4 has dropped to $70...
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    Safety Recall 25S37 for brakes - it's been a fight! How are you getting repairs done?

    Lawyer or even just go small claims alone if you don't want to invest in pursuing it.
  16. ManUpOrShutUp

    What did you do to the expy today

    Changed the front passenger door jamb sensor on my '11. Sway bar links this weekend if I feel motivated enough. Just shy of 220k miles.
  17. ManUpOrShutUp

    The Great air filter debate - my findings & observations

    For comparison, I'm at just shy of 220k miles, 87 octane, original MAF, 5W-20 syn blend, standard Motorcraft oil/air filters, no fuel treatments, 87 octane and a mix of local/highway (~80 mph) driving (more local than highway) ... 16.4 mpg. All of that is to say I don't think anything you've...
  18. ManUpOrShutUp

    3rd Brake Light Inop

    Ridiculous, but not surprising. My 72 y/o mom took her Nissan to the dealer for a "free" oil change. They came back with a list of things she "had" to do and bullied her into it by telling her that her warranty could be voided if she refused. Among those items was $190 charge for a cabin air...
  19. ManUpOrShutUp

    The Great air filter debate - my findings & observations

    I'm getting 16.3mpg avg on my '11 EL with 219k miles. I have been running basic Motorcraft air filters since I got it.
  20. ManUpOrShutUp

    Are fuel additives worth using?

    I don't think there's much benefit if you're using even a halfway decent fuel, but it's not going to hurt anything. Pick something with PEAs (e.g. Techron) if you want to give it a go.
  21. ManUpOrShutUp

    Battery recommendations??

    +1 ... and combine that with all the extra juice modern vehicles require. My only concern at this point is the warranty. Walmart gives me free replacements for 3 years with zero hassle. Zero hassle is the key for me. I'm tired of arguing just to get what I was promised.
  22. ManUpOrShutUp

    Bilstein 5100 Rough Ride

    The Bilstein 4600s are a little firmer than stock and the 5100s are firmer than the 4600s. Generally speaking, if you're installing an off-road shock like these, you shouldn't be expecting a soft ride.
  23. ManUpOrShutUp

    Which fuses are these?

    Looking at the manual for the '17 some possibles I would check for accessory power: 6, 9, 10, 34, 35, 38, 40, 46 42, 43 and 44 are all listed as "not used."
  24. ManUpOrShutUp

    WHAT SHOULD I NKNOW?

    - My rear struts had to be replaced multiple times by ~110k. I ultimately replaced them with Bilstein 4600s, which are still going at 217k. - Plugs are a non-issue on the '11. All of my COPs are original. Inspect them and if the rubber is still pliable and they are functioning, there is...
  25. ManUpOrShutUp

    Battery recommendations??

    They do not. Free replacement for the entire warranty period.

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