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    Looking to purchase 2016 or 2017 4wd-questions on octane, turbos etc

    I've had my 2017 for 3 years now, towing a 7500 lbs trailer. I've done a considerable about of research about the 3.5 engine. First, 91 octane will help keep with the carbon build-up, I also added a catch can on the PVC side to help even more. I live just outside of Las Vegas, so I know how...
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    5.4 triton vs the 3.5 Ecoboost?

    I have owed both, a 2013 with the 5.4, and now a 2017 with the 3.5 Ecoboost. I have towed my 7,000 lb travel trailer with both and found the 3.5 to be a much more powerful engine. My 5.4 had a well documented problem with the cam phasers and the timing chain. I was looking at replacing the...
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    Looking for Advices before getting a 2017 Expedition.

    I bought mine three years ago from Carmax (former rental). It had 82,000 then, 155,000 today. I''ve replaced the water pump, thermostat, spark plugs, transmission fluid change and belts. I also installed a catch can on the PVC side to help reduce the carbon built up in cylinders witch is a...
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    Catch can collection

    I've had a catch can on my 2017 for 3 years. It's amazing how much crap it keeps from being sent back into the cylinders.
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    Blend door?

    Replacing the blend door in my 2017 was fairly inexpensive and just a little bit of work. There are several videos on Youtube, just make sure you follow the one that has you removing the gas pedal first or your day is going to be much, much more difficult.
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    Need Help – 2019 Ford Expedition XLT 4WD (Tow Package) – High Transmission Temps

    Research a Cold Side thermostat. All turbo charged engines should have one. I changed mine and it completely solved by engine/trans temp issues while towing.
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    Strange Clicking Noise

    Thanks. The search begins!
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    Strange Clicking Noise

    I drive a 2017 EL Limited. In the past few weeks an unusal clicking sound has been happening off and on when either starting the engine or after I have shut the engine off. It sounds as if its coming from somewhere around the center dash area, or the firewall area under the hood. It doesn't...
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    ‘19 surging when towing, what could it be?

    JasonH's comments are absolutely correct. While the twin turbo is an awesome engine for towing, the turbos generate tremendous amounts of heat when under pressure (like towing). I have a 2017 Limited with the HD towing package. When I first starting towing my 7,000 lb trailer I was shocked at...
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    2017 Expedition EL heavy sway at or above 60 MPH

    The weight distribution hitch you mentioned is an absolute necessity. I tow a 7,000lb 33ft trailer with my 17 EL and staying at 60mph I have no problems at all.
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    Tires for Towing Travel Trailer

    113T
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    We maxed our Max Limited to the limit!

    We tow our 35ft Alpha Wolf TT with our 2017 EL 4x4, properly equipped with everything you listed, and it tows like a dream.
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    Travel trailer overall length with '21 Limited

    I tow my 35ft TT with my 2017 EL 4x4, properly equipped, with no problems at all.
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    Tires for Towing Travel Trailer

    I recently installed the Michelin Defenders on my 2017 EL 4x4 for towing and I love them. Load rating is 113T
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    2017 Expedition EL Overheating while towing

    I installed my Ultra-Guage so I can montior the engine temp and turbo PSI. When the engine temp read 230 I drop down to a lower gear, which increases the RPMs, and I can watch the engine temp drop. I have successfully managed the engine temp this way while towing up hill. After doing some...
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    Increasing RPMs cools the engine

    After researching possible solutions to the overheating problem with my 2017 EL , I found several posts (mostly from F150 owners) that had some very interesting suggestions. I'll admit up front, this is my first experience with a turbo changed engine, so I found their suggestions a bit strange...
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    2017 Expedition EL Overheating while towing

    That would be my next guess. Just don't like the thought of the replacement cost.
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    2017 Expedition EL Overheating while towing

    Yes it does, had that checked. Very perplexing
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    2017 Expedition EL Overheating while towing

    Everything is working, checked and rechecked connections and sensors.
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    2017 Expedition EL Overheating while towing

    I've ordered a monitor form Ultra-Gauge, At least I can see in real numbers what's going on.
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    2017 Expedition EL Overheating while towing

    7000 full, 6300 dry. We had no issues on our first 3 trips. We were 500 miles into our last trip when the a/c belt failed and took out the serpentine belt with it. As you might imagine, every warning light went nuts, it seriously overheated and just shut down. I had no idea on earth what...
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    2017 Expedition EL Overheating while towing

    Our trailer is 7,000lbs, 33 feet long.
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    2017 Expedition EL Overheating while towing

    I've read that and tried it. I was able to manipulate the temp enough to make it through the climb. At 45mph 4th gear seems to do the trick
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    2017 Expedition EL Overheating while towing

    I had been, but stopped using it while climbing
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    2017 Expedition EL Overheating while towing

    My 2017 EL with the HD towing package is overheating while towing uphill. I slow down (less than 60 mph), and turn off the A/C to keep it from hitting the max heat level. I've flushed the cooling system and changed the thermostat. Does anyone else have an issued with engine temp going up while...

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