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  1. Michael Shepherd

    Air conditioning

    Based on my experience with a Ford Freestyle we used to own that incurred two A/C compressor replacements before I figured out there was a $8 scroll valve that kept getting clogged, the compressor is probably a $1200-$1300 job. I imagine the majority of the costs in that estimate would be the...
  2. Michael Shepherd

    What is this thing that fell off?

    Have to wonder if it is the Catalytic Converter Heat Shield? I can't say specifically where it is located, but I am pretty sure that when installed, it would be located at a junction of the header and exhaust and sits on top of the piping to shield the components above from excessive heat...
  3. Michael Shepherd

    Decision Dilemma: Keeping or Parting Ways with Our 2019 Expedition Max – Seeking Insight and Opinions

    Since you are unlikely to find 0% interest these days, I am going to use some Dave Ramsy logic and say that with 5-kids, until you are in a position to pay cash for the replacement, seems like you really need to hang on to it for a couple more years - or at least until after the current election...
  4. Michael Shepherd

    Buying a 3rd gen, what year is best?

    Can you elaborate a bit on what exactly that means? Not trying to be pedantic, just asking as the owner of a 2017 Ltd with an EB engine and would like to ensure that I do not inadvertently fall into that category.
  5. Michael Shepherd

    Backup camera pigtail adapter

    How about Findpigtails.com? Alternately, the parts department of a local or even online Ford dealer.
  6. Michael Shepherd

    2017 Turbo Supply Line Not Covered Under Warranty

    Sorry but how is a turbo supply line a $2500 repair? That sounds more like a new turbo?
  7. Michael Shepherd

    2017 Ford Expedition

    I lived with this for first 6-months of this year on our 2017 Limited 2WD. Tried several of the suggestions but ultimately took it to the dealer who fixed the issue by replacing the shifter assembly. Although I should have done it myself, after searching/watching a couple YouTube videos, I...
  8. Michael Shepherd

    2022 Mahogany Seats

    Kind of a circular argument but searching for 'mahogany' brings up links to every post in the thread. For the OP, check out the mahogany-interior-pictures thread.
  9. Michael Shepherd

    Running board

    If a battery keeper was not used while changing the battery, don't all the settings go back to factory default which I would think would be for the running boards to be enabled? On our 2017, it is toggled using the multi hat on the steering wheel to toggle the menu on the dashboard. How To...
  10. Michael Shepherd

    Sirius XM Swap

    I am guessing Siriius is experiencing declining subscriptions/renewals as it has gotten stupid expensive in the last few years. I am thinking the OP's best course of action would be to add the web/app to the Sirius subscription then install the Sirius XM app on a smart phone and connect it to...
  11. Michael Shepherd

    Which Yakima Roof Rack Towers?

    What about the Yakima site, there is a function midway down the home page titled 'Add your vehicle', once selected, wouldn't that limit the product selection to only those items intended to your EXP?
  12. Michael Shepherd

    Steering wheel upside down

    Maybe I missed it in an earlier reply but if the steering components are all in working order and I know the airbag is a concern, but what prevents the OP from simply removing the steering wheel from the steering and rotating it 180 degrees and reinstalling?
  13. Michael Shepherd

    Do you all trust Kelly Blue Book Ranges

    I am not sure if this is the case all over the US, but here in Houston, the used car market is on fire as dealers are constantly emailing/mailing us offers for our '15 Explorer Sport & '17 Exp Ltd. I have always suspected that dealers earn far higher margins on used than new car sales, so the...
  14. Michael Shepherd

    Acquiring signal...

  15. Michael Shepherd

    What to watch out for - collision repair

    Wow, I am simply floored that it cost over $13,000 to repair the damage indicated in the image in the original post (attached below).
  16. Michael Shepherd

    What to watch out for - collision repair

    Maybe salvage title? I was under the impression that on 2018 and newer vehicles, if the airbags were deployed and the deceleration forces logged in the vehicles event recorder exceeded a certain value, that set a flag in the ECM that could not be reset - save for replacing the ECM - and the...
  17. Michael Shepherd

    Tail Pipe

  18. Michael Shepherd

    Climate Controlled Seats Inquiry

    While our 2015 Explorer Sport cools and heats both lower and upper, in our 17' Limited, both lower and upper provide warmth, I also notice that only the seat cushion provides any cooling. Ironically, while I rarely use either cool or heating functions for the seat, when I have used the cooling...
  19. Michael Shepherd

    Totally getting one 2021 Bronco

    Not sure if this is still the case, but back in the day, the DOD sourced a lot of heavily modified Land Cruisers for use in the middle east and Africa.
  20. Michael Shepherd

    New Bronco

    A Few Reasons Why Dogs Are Better Than... Dogs don’t cry (Huskies are probably the exception). Dogs don’t expect you to call when you are running late. The later you are, the more excited dogs are to see you Dogs will forgive you for playing with other dogs. Dogs don’t notice if you call them...
  21. Michael Shepherd

    Auto Running Boards

    While we rarely open the sun roof on either our Explorer or Expedition, we do keep the sunshade open in the spring, fall, and winter as it helps brighten things up inside our all black vehicles. In the summer time, sun shade stays closed as the ambient light does not help when you are trying to...
  22. Michael Shepherd

    Dealer says rack/pinion leaking at both ends....

    Probably not applicable but out current Expedition replaced a 2007 Ford Freestyle that had a history of A/C issues to include blend-door actuators getting frozen, not to mention the A/C stopped cooling completely near the end of the first year of ownership, and again shortly after the warranty...
  23. Michael Shepherd

    So, how do I know if i have "Intelligent Access" aka proximity door locks?

    Is that not also considered 'intelligent access?
  24. Michael Shepherd

    Ford suspends US manufacturing

    While those discounts are impressive, my feeling is that unless one can either pay cash or absolutely guarantee they will still be employed after another month or three of ever increasing restrictions, taking on that kind of major debt at this time is a fools errand.
  25. Michael Shepherd

    Interesting take on auto industry woes/falling new sales

    As has often been said in these and other forums, the highest pressure sales tactics happen once you sitting in front of the dealers 'finance' person. Ford's lending arm generates more profit than ever

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