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  1. Joedirtyshirt

    Anyone raced other SUVs, cars or trucks?

    2017 bone stock, 1 run at Maple Groove with A/C on, 1980 corvette way back , His head hung low but it sure was fun, should have spooled up turbos but it was my first time, 15.25 in 1/4 with the reaction time of 1.0, {It was my first time}
  2. Joedirtyshirt

    Anyone raced other SUVs, cars or trucks?

    YES what a BLAST! 2017 bone stock I never was on the track, except to make repairs to it in off season. You can't see it in my picture but Expedition is about 3 car lengths ahead of a 1980 corvette (co-worker) at Our companies drag race party, The expert racer I am with a 1.0 reaction time...
  3. Joedirtyshirt

    RWD vs 4WD

    Being able to resale it should be investigated, sort of like a stick shift it will have a limited market
  4. Joedirtyshirt

    Does anyone use Locking wheel lug bolts

    $30.00 gets a reversed thread socket to take any lock off, Ins. will replace wheels, I would worry more about were you park. I get to charge people with those locks, a real their will steal the car, in N.Y.C. they smash out windows
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    Strange tire wear issue?

    Tread wear on shoulders is low air pressure I am running my 2017 with factory tires at 45psi to get the centers to wear, as for the heavy wear on the outsides or inside but not both that is alignment try another shop that has someone that will adjust for wear, sometimes factory specs. just don't...
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    Is all the "fuel saving" tech really worth it in the long run?

    COMPARE ALL FACTORS, How much did the average auto cost in the day, how much did it cost to repair in comparison to what your annual income was, then even up to the 80's could you just fill the tank and head to FL. on a whim and not have to worry about making it, I remember those good old days...
  7. Joedirtyshirt

    Expedition Alternative

    Test drive them ,or better yet rent them for a weekend and see what fits , the Toyota hurt my hip, and the Nisan was just to different to get used to with driver control (my wife hated it before we actually left lot so we returned it early} the smaller Uts were just not comfortable with...
  8. Joedirtyshirt

    Door Handle Covers VS. Paint

    I put on the chrome covers, if you don't like them then take them off not much labor, and way faster than repainting and cost way less, that is if you do the paint right. just wish I could could get chrome bumper covers
  9. Joedirtyshirt

    Regular vs Max - Driveability vs Capacity???

    I own a 2017 regular we had a Max for 2 weeks then bought my currant reg my wife thought we didn't need the max, which in FL. didn't have any problem piloting it any were, after owning reg for the second year about 19 times wished we had the max, I have a custom rack that we have used for extra...
  10. Joedirtyshirt

    MPG when towing

    Your not going to get much better than that on any gasoline powered vehicle, there are only so many B,T,U's in gasoline so if you want better fuel milage than that you need a diesel , then there are those trade off's
  11. Joedirtyshirt

    Prospective Expedition Owner...What am I in for?

    I bought a year old all most 1/2 sticker price of the 2018 on lot, I still got factory warrenty and extended it, unless you really think you need brand new look around, check on line, they are out there, I may decide to upgrade to one with 10 speed but prbly not I ACTUAL LOVE TO DRIVE 2017 THAT...
  12. Joedirtyshirt

    Mileage upgrade for 17 XLT

    MY SON drove me crazy going 55 mph on Int. 95 getting 24mpg to N.C. I fixed it at 80mph with 18 mpg, I figure it's my truck my gas Love the ride but 6,000 lbs needs to speed and put some plugs in it change filter and enjoy the ride, after leaving the Taurus wagon at 24 mpg not much of a...
  13. Joedirtyshirt

    Is it normal A/C performance ???

    I have a 2017 was also disappointed in A/C performance , My 2004 Taurus made cooler air, I believe the system just is not big enough for this vehicle, and at this point in ownership it is the only thing I would complain about, I still am totally in LOVE WITH IT
  14. Joedirtyshirt

    Don't spray your engine with water!!

    I've experienced sort of the same issue with My 2017 Eco Boost in heavy rain, it cleared up in minutes but really took me of guard when it happened, thought something broke and would be waiting for the hook , I've washed engine and didn't get same effect but this has happened 3 times 1 for me...
  15. Joedirtyshirt

    Unfrickin...ah well, all is going to be okay......ahhhhhh

    2 months after I got my Expedition , My wife was also rear-ended by a texting teen, and we had a FORD receiver plug installed and that left the niftiest impression in the radiator of the Toyota corolla you could imagine , only damaged bumper cover and bent tail pipe, which all was replaced, as...

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