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    Rotary Shifter randomly locked in Park

    Its pretty crazy how over engineered modern vehicles are to prevent stupid human tricks. Modern cars have had to become nearly fully automated due to the lack of operational skill of most users. Because of that this sort of thing can be user error, sensor issues, or coding issues. Definitely...
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    Decision Dilemma: Keeping or Parting Ways with Our 2019 Expedition Max – Seeking Insight and Opinions

    I only made it 12,000 miles on those tires. Horrific wet pavement performance and straight up unacceptable snow performance. BFG trail Terrain literally transformed it into a whole different vehicle. Better ride, massively improved wet performance and could ho places in snow 2w drive the...
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    Decision Dilemma: Keeping or Parting Ways with Our 2019 Expedition Max – Seeking Insight and Opinions

    New ones are selling for 10k below msrp today. Wait till October and that discount will be bigger. Currently there is 2 years of new inventory sitting n lots
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    Timberline Camper Towing

    Just a side note the more boxy and non aerodynamic the trailer the more stability errr tongue weight needed for a given speed. Its not accidental these junk box RVs have huge tongue weights when loaded. 10% is bare minimum suggested on a stable trailer
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    Replacing 1 tire?

    Its only an issue if your using awd on surfaces that don’t require it. Another words if your only using awd on slick poor surfaces minor tire size differences shouldn’t be an issue. Huge snow dump this past week I was in and out of awd the past 5 days given I was going between snow packed roads...
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    Rear brake pads and rotors junk at 25K miles.

    Not possible without killing major systems. Especially in high cg vehicles. The core stability systems in modern cars are tied to drive modes, throttle nanny, abs, likely some code tied to roll over , air bag and seat belt tensioners. Go buy a pre 2009 vehicle if cheap brake pads wearing out...
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    Rear brake pads and rotors junk at 25K miles.

    Every vehicle I have owned newer than 2009 with advanced stability systems which is every vehicle made today will wear out rear pads first. The new stability systems use rear braking to address stability issues. Especially if you live in foul weather regions and drive to aggressively for...
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    Window tint update

    Tint law isn’t based on window color. Its based on light pass thru numbers. It’s directly linked to night time visibility. Get in a wreck at night with front windshield coatings and your insurance has a legal out to skip coverage. Great example of you can but should you?
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    Window tint update

    In my state only the cartel runs tint on the windshield. That and posers who haven’t figured it out yet. I get Florida but check your state laws most only allow what’s called an eyebrow.
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    Rear brake pads and rotors junk at 25K miles.

    Got 50,000 out of my rears. 80% local kid hauling 20% highway and sierras with little bit of 4x6 trailer dragging. Fronts are looking like they’re good for 70-80k at this point. All are smooth but I don’t stand on them at stops as if holding earth in orbit. Grew up driving big trucks and...
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    2018 Platinum, in the shop with transmission problem

    Just a side note a friend had a Explorer that did this for yrs. Multiple dealers “couldn’t find an issue “ finally took it to a crusty old Ford tech at a dealer. He had it fixed in an hour. Plugged faulty cooler from the factory!! New cooler no issues had that exploder for another 12yrs no issues.
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    Better mileage pulling trailer

    Curious what the KO2’***** was. Use to run them on my old Land Cruiser which got 11mpg regardless of anything done to improve mileage . Running BFG trail Terrain on the Expedition and really liking them. Best average hit from stock tires might be just shy of 1mpg at highway speeds. Heavy tow...
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    2021 FX4 POPS OUT OF GEAR

    Sounds like the faulty transmission part causing it to drop into a neutral state. This is affecting 2019’s also. There are other threads here people on waiting lists at dealers. The issue is a internal part that was machined incorrectly affecting pressure in the hydraulic system as I understand...
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    Better mileage pulling trailer

    aerodynamics can’t be cheated. Big box is like dragging a parachute. I have a 4x6 trailer that has two configurations low profile mode and tall Side mode. Same exact load in low profile mode I don’t see hardly any mileage impact 21-22mpg trip averages all the time. With the tall sides setup...
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    Tire/wheel vibration all corners

    They definitely don’t vibrate and yes junk tires can definitely do that!
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    ‘21 expedition shuts off at traffic light!

    Low voltage definitely causes lots of odd behavior!!! It will still start but various systems will fail or behave inconsistently and progressively gets worse.
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    22” to 20” wheels - better for towing?

    I have stock 22’s on my 19plat heavy tow pack. I wasn’t into the 22’s especially the horrible oem tires. 50,000 miles later I’ve decided I like the 22’s with the BFG Trail Terrain tires. The 22’s give it a more car ish sharper handling feel less squishy washy feel especially when towing. The BFG...
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    Weird A/C issue on 2019 Platnium w 56k

    Sounds like another dealer is needed or just contact HQ and ask why your dealer isn’t able to fix your AC. How old is the battery? My 19 got all weird when the battery started getting weak last summer. Possible the high speed fan doesn’t kick on due to bad battery power and the condenser isn’t...
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    $550 to replace rear brake pads: reasonable?

    Rear pads on the current generation Expedition wear faster than the fronts and yes 40,000-50,000 is very typical replacement point. If anyone tows trailers that could be lower. In comparison my Toyota’s were 1/2 that!! My non towing Subaru was 90,000 miles my towing subaru identical car was 65,000.
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    $550 to replace rear brake pads: reasonable?

    Nope Its just a vehicle setting in the dash now.
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    Adaptive cruise resets to 85 mph

    Are you playing Sammy Hagar’s I can’t drive 55?
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    $550 to replace rear brake pads: reasonable?

    I did them my self took me 45 minutes used the factory pads. Easy brake service setting in the dash display so the parking brake doesn’t crush you
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    Taking bets - lets see who wins armchair diagnosis!

    Depends on the engine. Lots of engines out there on oem tune that are extremely easy on plugs. My old Subaru and Toyotas definitely were easy on plugs. Eco boost engines not so much. Coolant as long as its not contaminated ie watered down is an easy 100k item. Over servicing fluids is just...
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    Taking bets - lets see who wins armchair diagnosis!

    Oil quality definitely differs between brand and oil type. Nothing was more obvious in this when Mobil 1 euro spec synthetic stopped shipping to the US. US Mercedes dealers literally were scrambling to find an alternative that met the same standards. Three vehicles I ran on it went from zero...
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    Taking bets - lets see who wins armchair diagnosis!

    Bad battery can trigger lots of odd behavior with modern vehicles start there.

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