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    $550 to replace rear brake pads: reasonable?

    Hi all, Dealer said my rear brake pads need replacement and quoted me $550. Also, they recommend that I get the brake fluid flushed at the same time. Car has 55k miles on it. 1) Is the quote price reasonable for a rear brake replacement service? 2) Do I need the brake fluid flushed? Not...
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    Pickup owners: do you prefer towing with Expy or pickup?

    Hi all, I’ve only towed once in my life (22’ travel trailer), and it was with the Expedition. Am thinking about doing it again, and am debating about doing it with the Expy or my Ram 1500 crew cab. My thinking is that the Expy would be better since it is shorter by approximately 10 inches...
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    Disappointing 4WD performance on snow.

    Got some snow and ice recently and figured the Expy should do well with 4WD auto. Certainly, if I needed top performance in the slow I’d invest in snow tires, but I feel like the Expy should be able to deal with the relatively mild and infrequent snow here. But even on a minimal incline, 4-auto...
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    What is the purpose of the flip-up tailgate window?

    Can anyone explain the use case for the flip-up rear window on the tailgate? I had assumed that maybe it was for carrying really long items, but then I read that driving with it open can damage the glass or hinges. And it can’t really be used for ventilation since it doesn’t roll down. So...
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    Does your radar cruise control make a ABS-like pulsing noise sometimes?

    I have the radar cruise control. The implementation is just so-so, but I do use it quite a bit. Sometimes, when it applies the brakes in around town driving (low speeds, usually under 20 mph) it makes a pulsing sound sort of like the sound the antilock brakes make if you slam the brakes. But...
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    How to listen to Bluetooth headphones while CarPlay plugged in?

    Hi all, Sometimes I want to listen to Bluetooth headphones but also have CarPlay plugged in (for Maps). For example, my kids might be in the back sleeping and I don’t want to wake them. However, it seems like I can’t connect to my Bluetooth headphones because CarPlay overrides it. Has...
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    Instrument cluster screen always resets to the same thing at restart?

    Hi all, I usually like having the digital speedometer as my default screen. However, just last week, it started always displaying the same towing screen at start up regardless of what it showed when the car was shut off. Anyone seen this behavior before? Not sure why it started happening all...
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    Where is the plug for a 3rd party trailer brake controller?

    I have a connector designed to plug directly into the Expy’s trailer brake controller, but for the life of me I can’t seem to find where it plugs in! I looked under the dash and found the OBD port, and A few inches to the right of it is a green led lamp for ambient lighting. But no TBC plug! I...
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    Help with a dumb towing question

    Hi all! Will be towing for the first time ever soon (rental travel trailer). Am excited but also clueless. Was getting my stuff together and found this. It is my understanding that it is a 4 way connector....I think? The trailer rental folks said I need a round 7 pin connector. My questions...
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    Issues removing the OEM "spring seat" when installing Bilstein 5100s?

    Am ready to bite the bullet and install these on my 2019 Expy. However, I read that they require reuse of the OEM spring seats, and that there is some controversy as to whether the spring seats are removable or welded on. Someone wrote in a prior post: "I took it to the Ford dealership to have...
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    Going to tow for the first time in my life. Did I buy everything I need?

    Hi all, Complete towing newbie here so apologies if this is too simplistic a question, but we are renting a 4200 lb travel trailer and I want to be sure I have all the parts I need. we have the regular (non-tow package) Expy. The rental place says they will supply a weight distribution hitch...
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    Getting rid of rattle from "Cargo Management System?"

    Hi all, My Expy came with the "Cargo Management System." It is pretty useless IMHO, but it was pre-installed on my Expy so I didn't have a choice. Anyway, it constantly rattles over bumps and such. I think others have mentioned this issue as well. Has anyone found a good solution to prevent...
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    Any other shocks available besides Ford OEM and Bilstein?

    Am looking for the softest possible ride, and trying to look at all the options. Thanks!
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    Anywhere to find TSBs?

    Hi all, I googled Ford Expedition TSBs, but couldn’t find a place to get the full text of the TSBs. Would like to review them myself. Any idea if they can be found online, or are they proprietary to Ford? Thanks!
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    Does anyone sell softer springs for the Expedition?

    I find the ride in the rear seat of my Expy to be very harsh. My understanding is that the springs rather than the shocks control the harshness (the car does not seem to have an issue with oscillating after hitting bumps, but rather, jolting the car every time a small bump is hit! My tire...
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    What tire pressure for 17” aftermarket wheels?

    Hi all, I recently put aftermarket 17” wheels on my Expedition. My door jamb says 40 psi for my 20” wheels, but provides no info on a good pressure for 17” wheels. Does anyone know the correct pressure? The Expedition SSV (police) has 17” wheels, but I can’t find any info on Google for the...
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    What should I use my roof rack for?

    So the Expedition I bought came with the roof rack and cross bars. I didn't want them but that was what was on the lot. Maybe a dumb question, but what are they useful for? I've never owned a vehicle with a roof rack. Is it just for roof carriers? I don't really need that much storage...
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    What are the symptoms of blown shocks?

    Since it seems like Ford sourced their shocks from the dollar store, I assume my shocks will blow out any day now. What symptoms should I look for to tell me a shock is out? Thanks!
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    Anyone using 17” wheels?

    Has anyone had experience with 17” wheels? I see the XLT with the off-road package comes with 17s from the factory, so I assume no issues? Any downsides? Thanks!!
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    2nd row cents blow cool air when rest of car blows hot?

    I have front seats on auto at 74, rear seats on auto with lock (block 3 year old from messing with it) also at 74 degrees. Outside temp in 40s so should be blowing warm all around. Instead, in getting hot air through most vents as expected, but middle row ceiling vents are blowing cool...
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    Does your parking brake make a noise when it engages?

    Mine makes a fairly loud whirring noise that last about 2 seconds when I pull the electronic brake lever. is this normal? My prior vehicles’ electronic parking brake did not make any noise when engaged. Thanks!
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    How to stop cargo manager from rattling?

    Anyone have this and notice that it makes a rattling sound when you go over bumps? Has anyone found an effective solution to fix this other than putting something heavy on top? Thanks!
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    Anyone want to trade their 18" wheels for my 20" wheels?

    Apologies if this is the wrong sub-forum for this, but the For Sale forum is pretty dead and figured some people might be interested. I have a 2 week old 2019 Ford Expedition with Ford's 20" wheels/tires option (a $995 option that I didn't want but the vehicle was otherwise optioned the way I...
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    How to check if suspension/transit blocks were removed prior to delivery?

    Just got a brand new Expedition. It was ordered from the factory, and I have been very disappointed with the middle row ride quality. Someone suggested that this can occur if the dealership forgets to take out the suspension blocks (transit blocks/spacers) during the pre delivery inspection...
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    Best 18” tire for ride quality?

    Hi all, I will be replacing my tires, and would like to know which tire has the best ride quality. I have been unimpressed by the ride quality of my XLT, and am looking for the tire that would provide the most improvement. If you’ve switched out your tires for a different brand and have...

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