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  1. sjwhiteley

    Any tips for first time DIY oil change on 2020 Expedition 3.5?

    You likely could, I believe some on here have done so. However, you still have to change the filter, and the mess that comes with that. Doing the pan drain is the easy part, especially with a Fumoto valve.
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    Any tips for first time DIY oil change on 2020 Expedition 3.5?

    The filter has a little 'catch pan' under it, which can drain to the front or to the back. I put a small funnel up to the back drain to guide it into a catch pan. it's surprising how much oil comes out with the filter.
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    Ford App - Remote Features Disabled to Preserve Battery

    This is a problem with all cars and their batteries. While (traditional) battery technology has advanced to a lesser extent, it cannot keep up with the loading placed on them. I consider a battery a consumable item. If you get more than 3 years out of it, great! When it starts showing issues...
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    It's here! Setina PB400 Push bumper

    I got it from Dana Safety Supply back in 2020.
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    4th Generation Oil Gauge

    It’s funny, but those minute changes of pressure (temperature, or whatever) are the most important indicators of a future problem.
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    What oil are you using

    If I recall from the manual, US market specifies synthetic blend, and the Mexico market full synthetic.
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    It's here! Setina PB400 Push bumper

    I know this is for a very old post, but for @Trainmaster, this is what it looks like for the top brackets. Mines a 2019. The left side panel did not need as much material cutting out as it wanted, shown below. The wiring is for the spot/driving lights.
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    What Have You Done to Your 4th Gen This Week?

    That looks completely different to mine, plus you have a cover over the spare wheel? I have a 2019, it looks like the hitch cover is ‘shallower’ than yours.
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    Front Brake Pad replacement

    Fronts do NOT need to be in service mode. Service mode is needed only on the rears to retract the parking/e-brake actuator.
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    2nd row bench seatback protector

    Yes, on the second row bench. They are a heavy cordura material, and well made. Each piece goes on the back of each seat - that is, it isn’t a continuous piece that goes across the back of the second row. This has advantages and disadvantages. Simply, it covers the large surface areas of the...
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    2nd row bench seatback protector

    I have these on mine. Works well. The only issue you may have (the whole range of Canvasback items velcro in place) is if you want to remove them - the carpets and back of the seats tends to 'fluff' up. I keep mine in place, however.
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    Complete newbie looking for 40k Expedition - tell me what I should know?

    anything above an XLT is going to have a moon roof. I have a 19 XLT, no power running boards, no CCD or HD tow. The latter I wish I had. Has 4x4 but not the 4L or 4H. It does a great job. Leather heated and vented seats, plus heated steering wheel. I have the MAX (since it can take an 8x4), but...
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    Taking my 2019 in for Seatbelt and PCM Emissions Recalls

    Just received the letter for seatbelts, and currently in for PCM programming (and a front differential rebuild….ugh). The letter stated that the parts are not available. I had got a letter about the seatbelts some time ago (maybe 6 months?), but forgot about it; can’t recall if they had parts then.
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    4th Gen brakes

    I had warped front rotors after around 50k miles. I do have a heavy foot which applies both to the gas and the brake, however. Added powerstop discs and pads - had them on previous vehicles and they did OK.
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    Time to hire some new software people at Ford?

    This is a problem across all industries regarding software, unfortunately. ‘Developers’ are not skilled at all. They are coders. The people in charge of the development process are no better - hell our own IT department is headed by an accountant! A good example is putting climate controls on...
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    2024 expedition vibration

    So, maybe, or maybe not related: I had a vibration that ramped up above 65 to 70mph. I had 5mm spacers on stock wheels with tires with around 20k miles on them. I took the spacers on the front off, cleaned off the faces on the brakes and wheel (seemed ok) and put the wheels back on carefully...
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    285-65-r20 or 285-60-r20 or?

    I don’t have a picture, and it’s stock height. There’s plenty of room around the wheel as another +5 on the profile isn’t making much difference. It’s an XLT (no power running boards) and have the weathertech (?) mud flaps.
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    285-65-r20 or 285-60-r20 or?

    I’m running 275/60R20. I was thinking about 285 but had that on my previous SUV, and found a significant decrease in mileage, for no benefit. Looked good, though!
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    Seat Comfort

    A bot OT, but why?? I have the adjustable headrests in the 2019 and can be positioned perfectly to the back of the head to help prevent head/neck injuries in the unfortunate situation of an accident. Why would they remove such a safety feature? (This is kind of rhetorical…I’m pretty sun I know why)
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    Remote Start Use Questions

    Same. If I'm at home, I'll use the fob. At work, the phone app, as it's a good hike out to the car.
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    New transmission in 2019 w/70,000 miles

    I would try not to worry too much. I have a ‘19 with around 60k. No real issues. Follow the maintenance schedule. I have no warranty left, either. Simply, if the transmission goes, I’ll replace it. Cam phasers? Have them done. As of right now, it’s reliably running well.
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    Will 275/60r20 (Stock) Fit

    I have LT275/60R20 on stock rims and stock height on a 2019. I have run them with and without spacers (currently 5mm all round) and there’s no rubbing. They are Hankook Dynapro AT2 extreme - not the OEM Hankook tires.
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    Remanufactured 10R80 Recomendation

    I was under the impression that the transmission fluid level is different based on the application - that is 10R80 transmissions are not all the same in that regard. How do these shops/installers handle that?
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    BMS bad?

    I would just spend the $200 or whatever and get a new battery, and move on with life. I think in almost all modern car forums, when they have had electrical issues on a car a few years old, a battery solves the problem. Treat it as a consumable. (I've had batteries which test fine, good...
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    Dump 19 Max due to trans failure?

    I think I'd agree with @apex96 in having it rebuilt with a shop specializing in that transmission. When it works, it works great. If I was going to replace the expedition, I'd replace it with....an Expedition (or Lincoln Navigator). Most of the issues with this vehicle can be 'fixed out' of it.

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