Hello all,
Just purchased a new to me 2023 Exp Max limited with 30K miles and would like to get some perspective becuase I dont think I'm getting straight answers from my dealership. Appologies for the novel, Im just trying to sort everything out that I found after the buying process and before my return period is over.
1. What is everyone's experience with the truck, smooth as silk or a bit rough? In mine idle vibrations and shutter are worse than I expected in park and drive at stop throughout the cabin. I also feel vibration through the steering wheel and seat even on smooth pavement while cruising. Its not horrible but noticeably worse than my 16 year old truck with a 6.2L pushrod V8 and it'll be the kind of thing that'll get the wife agitated. Is there anything I can look for, any intel on if motor/tranny mounts or ingnition system goes bad early, or something I can do to smooth out this V6? I have a bi-directional scanner and its not picking up misfires or DTCs related to fuel, spark, air.
2. I know the 10sp in the Ford's run hotter by design compared to the 10L80. I do have the 3.73 rear, HD tow and Class IV hitch package. Is there any mods or actions I can take to prolong the life of the transmission outside of more frequent TX changes? I see the aluminum deeper pans however I dont want that to be used against me if i need to pursue a warranty claim.
3. Gas octane, Cant get a straight answer. I know the limited has a bit more power than the XLT so i went premimum. Manual states 87 minimum. What do yall use?
4. Catch cans. I see debates that its not necessary on the 2nd gen because of the addition of port injection however that was never a deciding factor in my experience on older trucks before direct injection. Is it a good idea, not needed, or a potential pain due to forced induction? Additionally any other good idea mods or changes for engine life?
5. Ending with everyone's favorite topic ANC. My window sticker states I have Active Noise Control however I find the cabin to be really noisy even with brand new tires. Based on my search here I dont see the microphone features and locations as shown in photos and diagrams. Has the location changed for 2023 or trim levels? How can I verify that this option is working and installed? Does ANC really help with making the cabin quieter and does the radio need to be on to work?
Thanks for any input or experiences. Looking forward to any advice.
Just purchased a new to me 2023 Exp Max limited with 30K miles and would like to get some perspective becuase I dont think I'm getting straight answers from my dealership. Appologies for the novel, Im just trying to sort everything out that I found after the buying process and before my return period is over.
1. What is everyone's experience with the truck, smooth as silk or a bit rough? In mine idle vibrations and shutter are worse than I expected in park and drive at stop throughout the cabin. I also feel vibration through the steering wheel and seat even on smooth pavement while cruising. Its not horrible but noticeably worse than my 16 year old truck with a 6.2L pushrod V8 and it'll be the kind of thing that'll get the wife agitated. Is there anything I can look for, any intel on if motor/tranny mounts or ingnition system goes bad early, or something I can do to smooth out this V6? I have a bi-directional scanner and its not picking up misfires or DTCs related to fuel, spark, air.
2. I know the 10sp in the Ford's run hotter by design compared to the 10L80. I do have the 3.73 rear, HD tow and Class IV hitch package. Is there any mods or actions I can take to prolong the life of the transmission outside of more frequent TX changes? I see the aluminum deeper pans however I dont want that to be used against me if i need to pursue a warranty claim.
3. Gas octane, Cant get a straight answer. I know the limited has a bit more power than the XLT so i went premimum. Manual states 87 minimum. What do yall use?
4. Catch cans. I see debates that its not necessary on the 2nd gen because of the addition of port injection however that was never a deciding factor in my experience on older trucks before direct injection. Is it a good idea, not needed, or a potential pain due to forced induction? Additionally any other good idea mods or changes for engine life?
5. Ending with everyone's favorite topic ANC. My window sticker states I have Active Noise Control however I find the cabin to be really noisy even with brand new tires. Based on my search here I dont see the microphone features and locations as shown in photos and diagrams. Has the location changed for 2023 or trim levels? How can I verify that this option is working and installed? Does ANC really help with making the cabin quieter and does the radio need to be on to work?
Thanks for any input or experiences. Looking forward to any advice.