Expedition Dave
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Went with the whole nose "armor" package.
Entire front XPEL clearbra'ed (A-pillars, side mirrors, partial roof).
Also went with Exoshield (99% UV protect) on the outside of the windshield and legal ceramic tints.
These are not cheap options, but for me it is the first steps in keeping it safe (I hate window & paint chips) and the interior cooler.
My next step is to have all the drivetrain fluids changed at 5-6K (first engine oil change at 1K already).
This has been my "official policy" with almost all of my new vehicles whether I intend to keep them long term or not. Yes, it is not cheap (or even necessary) but I guess the peace of mind for me goes a long way. It also translates if I ever consider a private sale down the line (for buyer peace of mind too, though it most certainly in not a dollar for dollar advantage).
And FWIW I was SHOCKED at the color of fluid that came out of my past Chevy and Dodge 4x4's after so few (non-towing) driveline miles...
I wiil report what Ford says here as they may go into the whole 10spd "sealed transmission" thing.
Be safe, and as always, YMMV--
Entire front XPEL clearbra'ed (A-pillars, side mirrors, partial roof).
Also went with Exoshield (99% UV protect) on the outside of the windshield and legal ceramic tints.
These are not cheap options, but for me it is the first steps in keeping it safe (I hate window & paint chips) and the interior cooler.
My next step is to have all the drivetrain fluids changed at 5-6K (first engine oil change at 1K already).
This has been my "official policy" with almost all of my new vehicles whether I intend to keep them long term or not. Yes, it is not cheap (or even necessary) but I guess the peace of mind for me goes a long way. It also translates if I ever consider a private sale down the line (for buyer peace of mind too, though it most certainly in not a dollar for dollar advantage).
And FWIW I was SHOCKED at the color of fluid that came out of my past Chevy and Dodge 4x4's after so few (non-towing) driveline miles...
I wiil report what Ford says here as they may go into the whole 10spd "sealed transmission" thing.
Be safe, and as always, YMMV--