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    Need Help

    Interesting...I don't have an answer for you but when Walmart installed a battery in my '18 Max Plat, I noticed 2 things. Before the install, I never had to manually deactivate the auto on-off engine start on the dash...it was already disabled. Not anymore. Secondly, Lane Departure was totally...
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    Smart Key Fob Programming

    Yes...it is, and all the service records from the prev. owner are posted. Thanks...
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    Smart Key Fob Programming

    Thanks, for all the responses. You confirmed what I thought about the situation. As far as there being 2 fobs out there somewhere that can open my car, I'm not too worried. I got the car from Texas, and I'm in Ohio.
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    Smart Key Fob Programming

    2018 Expy Plat Max. I only have 2 fobs and want to program a 3rd, but Ford stops me in my tracks, saying a max of 4 is allowed. I have the extra fob hardware. Apparently, the prev owner had programmed all 4. Aside from taking it to a dealer so they can RIP me off to use Forscan to erase the 2...
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    Headrest DVD Evo 5 Connection to Sync 3

    Hello, I have a 2018 Ford Expy Max Plat. with the EVO 5 headrest monitor and I have not been able to connect the BlueTooth from the RSE Evo 5 to the Sync 3 System up front. My goal is to play sound from a EVO DVD in the headrest and pipe it through the car stereo so everyone can hear the audio...
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    Complete newbie looking for 40k Expedition - tell me what I should know?

    I bought a used 2018 loaded Platinum and had the dealer send me the repair history of the vehicle prior to purchase. One thing I would make sure of is that those original cam phasers have been replaced with the new, upgraded version. If you don't have a warranty, you're looking at 3 grand or...
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    Another dead battery

    Appreciate the post. During the winter, primarily under 30 degrees and although my Expy is garaged, the battery has died several times. I do not drive it reguarly, so, if I don't start it daily, it tends to do this. The battery tests fine, and always recharges adequately when I put it on the...
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    Help me find the right trim!

    I have an '18 Max Platinum HDTow with 22" wheels , ccd and 105 K. Still drives like a dream (a good dream) both Hwy and city. I always drive in Normal. Had a Yukon Denali before....no comparison. Whatever my current equipment package is I have currently, I'm not changing.
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    Anyone know what the lemon law buyback process is like?

    Just keep the mirrors out all the time. I have a 2018 Max, and it has an option to disable the auto fold functionality. I've always thought that's a repair waiting to happen, having those mirrors fold in everytime you turn the engine off.
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    2023 ford expedition max limited problems

    Good that you purchased that extended warranty. We called my former Expo the "Warranty Crusher". You can bet that if you hadn't, the stealership would have been able to replicate every problem under the sun when that clock turned 1 mile over the 36 K.
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    What causes rocker panels on 3rd Gen to rust out? Any preventative maintenance to avoid this?

    We use lots of road salt up here in the winter when it snows, which causes the rust. Rust never sleeps. regularly clean and apply a protective coating like an undercarriage spray or wax, ensure proper drainage by keeping drain holes clear, install mud flaps to minimize debris impact, and...
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    24’ expedition ride quality

    I bought a used, 2018 Limited without CCD and 22 inchers but did not like the ride. Was thinking about going with a smaller wheel, but decided just to sell it after 6 months. After reading about the CCD, I then bought a 2018 Platinum Expy, loaded to the hilt, with 22 inchers/ Michelin Defenders...
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    Panoramic Sunroof - Preventive maintenance

    My advice: Don't use it. Another cash cow for the Ford service department, just like the deployable running boards. The more you use it, the quicker it breaks...
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    Door Keypad upgrade?

    Same thing developed with my Taurus. Had a heck of a time getting those codes punched in properly to open the doors. After a few years, I finally noticed that the top of the B Pillar had slightly separated from its adhesive, leaving a small gap in the area. I then noticed that when I held the...
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    Side mirror not locked into position and causing it to fold going down the road

    Another item on Ford's cash cow service list. A power mirror assembly will take care of that, but those are expensive. Like the Deployable running boards, they are prone to repair. As you know, the big profit for Ford lies in its repair services, not in sales. They don't call them "Stealerships...
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    Expedition Going into Deep Sleep - Battery Low

    Happened to me once when I let it sit for around 10 days. Charged it up, battery is fine, and have never had any issues since. Now, I will not let it sit for a long period of inaction. I make it a point to drive it periodically or, at least, start it up and let it idle if I can't get her out on...
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    Order XLT vs Limited 7k Help

    I had the 2018 Limited for 6 months, sold it, and bought the 2018 Platinum version. My motto, "When in doubt, upgrade". The motion seats and extra HP were the clinchers for me. I have never regretted that move to the Platinum.
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    We got our new 2024 Ford Expedition Platinum!

    Worried about scratches on the rims? Get some rim protectors. They've saved me from a couple of nasty gouges already.
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    2019 Ford Expedition Max Limited Overall Reliability and Quirks

    Those running boards are a cash cow due to how prone they are to break down. If I need to go in and out of the vehicle, I just leave 1 of the doors slightly ajar to keep them down. Make sure you lubricate those board hinges religiously every few months. If you live in the snow belt, the...
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    2018 Platinum, in the shop with transmission problem

    Never, ever tell a Stealership that you have a warranty from Ford. Spring that on them AFTER they tell you the engine or transmission needs to be replaced. Then, make them stick to their original diagnosis. It's amazing how many problem issues they can suddenly find 1 day after a warranty...
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    Road noise

    Wheel hubs?
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    Two chime noise

    You're lucky. All of a sudden, my 2018 Expy started chiming all the time . After powering down, the chime would start before the driver's door was opened, after the door was opened, and after the door was closed (I am the sole driver) . It will continue to chime for at least 30 seconds before...
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    Tire rotation at dealership ends up with scratches on the rims

    Always take close-up pictures right before your appointment, make sure they are time-stamped, and notify the dealer going in that you have pictures of the "before" rotation for evidence. Also, I have installed some black rim protectors that look pretty sharp to help prevent curb rash, which are...
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    2018 Expedition Platinum Engine Air Filter

    I've noticed, too, on occasion, that loss of power momentarily after backing out of the driveway shifting into drive. This happens shortly upon forward accelleration. Otherwise, my Expy, which has 100,000 miles on it, drives and shifts smoothly. I have purchased an aftermarket warranty covering...
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    Has anyone had a smooth shifting 10 speed? Do they all do the occasional clunk?

    As some of the other commentators noted, a minor clunk when shifting from P to R. Otherwise, as smooth as a baby's behind. I'm not sure if the dealer is mandated to "fix" anything subject to a TSP under warranty, but you can bet your bottom dollar (or bottom $9000) that the day after that...

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