New owner recommendations and issues.

[jordansFordExped]

Hi all! Just picked up my 2020 limited. Super pumped.

First issue, car play intermittently working when it wants to. I’ve tried swapping the cable, going in settings and allowing CarPlay when locked, add and remove on Sync 3. No dice. Any ideas?

Recommendations?!
I love getting into the car accessories. I got the weather tech floor liners and the rubber cargo mat already.

Is there any other MUST HAVES? Post some links or ideas.

TIA


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[Anthony DeVor]

So your not alone on carplay our 2019 F250 does the same thing.

I use a magnetic phone mount but you might not like that way. I bought led puddle lamps, leds all the way around and etc. let me know any ideas you would like to know more of


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[Plati]

solid lug nutz

 

[jordansFordExped]

So your not alone on carplay our 2019 F250 does the same thing.

I use a magnetic phone mount but you might not like that way. I bought led puddle lamps, leds all the way around and etc. let me know any ideas you would like to know more of


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Can I see a pic of the puddle
Lamps?


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[jordansFordExped]

So your not alone on carplay our 2019 F250 does the same thing.

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Assuming no fix?


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[Anthony DeVor]

Not that i have found yet. Although my 2017 Ford Expedition with Sync 3 ver3.0 (same as our truck) doesn’t do that/have that issue


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[Anthony DeVor]

Here is the old puddle light installed (before)



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[Anthony DeVor]

Here is the new led puddle light (after)


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[Anthony DeVor]

It is a major difference, at night the led puddle lights shine through my mirror turn signal lens its that bright


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[5280tunage]

It is a major difference, at night the led puddle lights shine through my mirror turn signal lens its that bright


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Which puddle lights did you go with?

 

[Anthony DeVor]

Idk if the 4th gen expys are the same as the 3rd gens but this is what I went with on my 3rd gen.

RUXIFEY Side Mirror Puddle Light... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RVKTWDB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


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[5280tunage]

Those look pretty much the same, measurements are good too, I'll try some and let you know.

 

[Anthony DeVor]

Ok


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[Eddie1965]

This:

https://www.autostopeliminator.com/...ucts/2018-ford-expedition-autostop-eliminator

Best money I've spent on my truck so far.

 

[Lou Hamilton]

Hi all! Just picked up my 2020 limited. Super pumped.

First issue, car play intermittently working when it wants to. I’ve tried swapping the cable, going in settings and allowing CarPlay when locked, add and remove on Sync 3. No dice. Any ideas?

Recommendations?!
I love getting into the car accessories. I got the weather tech floor liners and the rubber cargo mat already.

Is there any other MUST HAVES? Post some links or ideas.

TIA


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I have found that CarPlay won’t activate if the battery is low. During the summer months when I drive a lot more, I rarely have an issue.

Now, that it is colder and I drive less, I find that Car Play will take a while to activate.

I don’t have a means to regularly check the battery voltage (it would be nice if there was a screen that could show it), but I am sure that is the issue. It always occurs when my auto door unlock feature stops working. Also, my dash cam won’t activate unless it has at least 11.2 or 11.5 volts. It beeps on shortly before the CarPlay activates, which also makes me think that it is all related.


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[wakeboarder]

I don’t have a means to regularly check the battery voltage (it would be nice if there was a screen that could show it)

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Engineering Test Mode can show the battery voltage.
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/fix-inaccurate-mpg-display-2-minutes-421912/

 

[Lou Hamilton]

Engineering Test Mode can show the battery voltage.
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/fix-inaccurate-mpg-display-2-minutes-421912/

I meant without going into a treat mode. I thought I saw the new corvette has that field on its drivers cluster in one of the modes. I also think Mercedes and/or Jeep has it listed somewhere.

It would be nice to get in and instantly see what it is when I start up the vehicle.


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[5280tunage]

Yeah, my wk2 had the voltage displayed at all times. However, I have a cigarette to dual usb port adapter that has a voltage readout on it. Yeah, it's a slight pain just because it's in the center console, but you could use the port on the dash. Definitely handy to have that info asap.

Here's the on I bought.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07JBWGRQL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_T6i8Fb29Q4VKG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[1000RR]

For a cargo mat, go with the Ford mats. Just NOTE --> The pictures you'll find on websites do NOT match what they really are. The pictures show a basic cargo mat. But the Ford cargo mat is foldable and stays attached to the rear seat backs so it's VERY convenient as it folds up and down with your seats.

Here's a true picture of what they are --> https://www.expeditionforum.com/posts/415465/

Cargo Mats for Standard: LL1Z-6111600-AA
Cargo Mats for EL/MAX: LL1Z-6111600-BA

 

[gbobcat]

When I had intermittent Car Play issues was because of lint in the lightning port on the phone. Gently root around in there with a pin or paper clip. I’m always surprised how much junk builds up.