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    Is my mpg reasonable?

    My 2018 Max with HD Tow is clocking in at 18.1 over the last 44,000 miles. This is hand calculated and not the onboard computer which is about .9 mpg optimistic. I use 93 octane 95 percent of the time, and this is a mix of city/hwy driving with my work commute being about 20 miles of mostly hwy.
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    Do 22's suck?

    I get out in the soft sand all the time and I hate how the 22's load up. My wheels are all out of balance until I can get to a water hose and wash all the sand out.
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    2nd row captain chairs versus 2nd row split bench with dogs?

    I wondered about all the points discussed so far as I had a second row bench in the previous SUV. We got the captains chairs and love it. I have two teens that really enjoy their space. The friends that come along like the easy access to the back. The two dogs do just great and have easy...
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    Most miles on a tank.

    I got 544.8 on 27.193 gallons for a 20.03 mpg average last September. This was exactly 1.07 mpg less than the vehicle showed for that tank which is consistent with the optimism it shows. I usually don't let the tank get that empty.
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    2019 front hitch

    I have been considering this as well. I had one on my old 3/4 ton Suburban. It was very useful for: Cargo carriers as you mention Standing on cargo carrier to do engine work Backing trailers into very tight spots Attaching a hitch-mounted winch. I could mount the winch on either front or...
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    Fuel Mileage Reading Off?

    My '18 is also almost exactly 1 mpg optimistic compared to my hand calculated numbers. This is over the last 30 fuel ups.
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    Gas Mileage with Heavy Duty Tow Package?

    I'm at 16.9 mpg hand calculated over the last 29 fuelings. This includes some modest towing and off roading. My hand calculated number is almost exactly 1 mpg less than what the vehicle computer shows. My best mpg has been 20.0 mpg on one tank and the worst was 12.9 mpg when I towed my...
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    Unicorn?

    Obviously, I like the color scheme and configuration. ;) We are really happy though with second-row captains chairs. About white -- after years of black and other dark vehicles, I am pretty pleased with it. Seems I save on car washing as I go further between washes. Additionally, here in...
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    Help Lost key fob while driving

    I really want to know what happened here. Sounds like something that would happen to me. Standing by in suspense.
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    Idle Hours

    Yes, I feel better now. It does seem like a lot though. Those darn stoplights. Thanks for the validation guys!
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    Idle Hours

    LOL. And I have already driven about 20 miles on this fillup. I never use eco mode but this is a Max so bigger fuel cell and I last did a few highway miles so I am sure it is using that mpg in the calculation. It usually does show over 500 though when I fill up.
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    Idle Hours

    I guess I didn't notice this before but I seem to have an inordinate amount of idle hours as a percent of the total. I'm the second owner but it looks like almost 22% of my engine hours are at idle. Previous owner must have sat around a lot. Also looks like lifetime average mph is 30.4. What...
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    Can we talk HD Tow one more time?

    Looks like I have 1585.
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    Oil Change Observations

    Brazosport for me.
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    Oil Change Observations

    I pretty much grew up on Surfside beach and spent many a late night there as a teen. Went to a local high school nearby.
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    Oil Change Observations

    Did my first oil change. It was relatively simple and if you are considering it, I wouldn't hesitate. I have the plastic oil pan and plastic drain plug. While I saw reports of it being messy, I didn't have a problem with spillage at all. Rather than just pulling the plug all the way out, I...
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    Apples to apples Plati just driving around town

    My average is 16.5 hand calculated. Trip computer is almost exactly 1 mpg optimistic. While I live in the city, I do get a bit of highway time in as the weekend place is exactly 100 miles distant one way. The boost in mpg from that travel is somewhat offset by the fact that I drive 20 to 40...
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    Rear Cargo Light Switch

    OK, maybe I missed something. How do I turn on the rear cargo lights? The ones mounted on the side of the cargo area? Mine are never on and I can't seem to find a switch. Perused the manual and did a search here. Only thing I found was an unanswered question about how to turn them off. I...
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    Hands-Free Liftgate Madness

    I still have the same problem. Drives me nuts when I am hooking up and unhooking trailers. Borders on hazardous on occasion.
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    EcoBoosts, Fuel, Octane, Ethanol and Tuning...

    I have been keeping a mileage log for each tank that includes such things as: Price Octane (for the fillup and the "average" for the tank) Miles Hours Off road miles (usually loose sand which is really tough on the mpg) Tow miles (for each of 3 different sized trailers) Average Speed per tank...
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    Ford Gun Safe

    If you just want to hide a firearm to ensure thieves don't get it and want it easily accessible when you might need it, consider one of those inexpensive gun magnets. They can easily hold a loaded pistol. I have used them on multiple vehicles. There are lots of places under the dash to stash...
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    Wireless or worthless Charging....

    When I purchased mine, the little rubber tray was missing. Finally figured out what was wrong and the dealer went and "sourced" me one from the lot. Betting that the customer that bought the vehicle that it was sourced from had the same problem you and I did.
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    First Heavier Tow -- Observations and a few Questions

    @Big_Mac Great information. What mode were you towing in?
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    First Heavier Tow -- Observations and a few Questions

    I was running premium 93 octane. I am conducting a little study on different octane levels and mpg by mixing it up. I don't have enough tanks through the vehicle yet at different grades to make any statistically significant observations yet but hope to sometime in the future. Anecdotally, it...
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    First Heavier Tow -- Observations and a few Questions

    I've now had my 2018 Expedition Platinum with Heavy Tow package for about six months now. I bought it thinking I would get back into larger boats. I've not had the opportunity to tow anything heavy yet. My current boat is only 3,500 pounds and I only go 1/4 mile to the boat ramp. I have a small...

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