Shutterbug57
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Nope. You can turn off the lift mechanism but the lock still unlocks the door.
Real world differences between the Limited and Platinum
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Nope. You can turn off the lift mechanism but the lock still unlocks the door.
tim5055
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Ford issued a Technical Service Bulletin for this issue in May 2019. Sadly, many dealers don't search for the source of problems when customers complain.
TSB 19-2162 Power Liftgate Opens And/Or Closes Uncommanded While In Park
Models:
- 2018-2019 Expedition Limited
- 2018-2019 Expedition MAX Limited
- 2018-2019 Expedition MAX Platinum
- 2018-2019 Expedition MAX SSV
- 2018-2019 Expedition MAX XL
- 2018-2019 Expedition MAX XLT
- 2018-2019 Expedition Platinum
- 2018-2019 Expedition SSV
- 2018-2019 Expedition XL
- 2018-2019 Expedition XLT
Basically they add a new ground for the control box and it fixes the issue.
https://www.tsbsearch.com/Ford/19-2162
Calidad
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In my case the dealers were very very happy to deal on a platinum given they sell far far fewer of those than the Loaded limiteds primarily due to the sticker shock.
My Platinum with heavy tow pack was $72k after negotiating and getting Fords Don’t finance we’ll give you money not to finance.
The appearance package stuff Ford is doing is kinda lipstick on a pig thing not my style to pay for that nonsense. I wanted the heavy tow pack 2spd transfer case and locking rear diff. The Platinum was the easiest to get and biggest drop off sticker so easy decision on my part.
11,000 miles I really like it. Former 25yr Toyota and Subaru owner I sold two cars my Toyota and my Subaru. The expedition out performs both. I’m not into the bling look at me stuff so thats the one negative on the Platinum but its a Ford. In a yr or two it won’t matter
My Platinum with heavy tow pack was $72k after negotiating and getting Fords Don’t finance we’ll give you money not to finance.
The appearance package stuff Ford is doing is kinda lipstick on a pig thing not my style to pay for that nonsense. I wanted the heavy tow pack 2spd transfer case and locking rear diff. The Platinum was the easiest to get and biggest drop off sticker so easy decision on my part.
11,000 miles I really like it. Former 25yr Toyota and Subaru owner I sold two cars my Toyota and my Subaru. The expedition out performs both. I’m not into the bling look at me stuff so thats the one negative on the Platinum but its a Ford. In a yr or two it won’t matter
Thomas Hardesty
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Thomas Hardesty
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I purchased a2019 Limited with 35,000 miles on it for $30,000.00 for my Limo business. New the vehicle was $65,350.00. It’s a very nicely equipped vehicle! Oh yes! The platinum would have been nice for my EGO, but at some point are the upgrades really worth the money? I considered an Escalade too? For $30,000.00 this vehicle is fine! My clients love it and always ask me what it is? If you really want to go BIG? The Lincoln Navigator “Black Lable” edition is drop dead gorgeous, but at a price tag of $108,000.00 Navs & Expos are the same platform, with different engine options, sheet metal, front and rear trim decor, and interior differences in seating, dash, etc! So I suppose it boils down to how much money you want to pay per mile to drive any vehicle for that matter?
Shutterbug57
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thanks.
MickeyP
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we love our Limited Stealth with 4 wheel drive it is maxed out just does not have massage seats as my wife doesn't care for it anyway. I have that in my 2019 F250 Limited longed and hardly use it.
love the stealth look. its pretty cool driving down the left lane and cars think its a cop and move over lol.
what's missing in my Exp is
trailer back up knob (I don't need it)
massage seats (wife doesn't use it)
All passenger seat belt warning ( Picture pops on the Odo screen indicating which kid is not wearing the seatbelt) would love this feature hopefully FORScan coding can activate it will research
lower Horse power (We don't need it)
that's all I can think of as far as the difference between the Platinum and Limited go We test drove the Platinum and had it as a loaner until our 4 wheel drive arrived.
love the stealth look. its pretty cool driving down the left lane and cars think its a cop and move over lol.
what's missing in my Exp is
trailer back up knob (I don't need it)
massage seats (wife doesn't use it)
All passenger seat belt warning ( Picture pops on the Odo screen indicating which kid is not wearing the seatbelt) would love this feature hopefully FORScan coding can activate it will research
lower Horse power (We don't need it)
that's all I can think of as far as the difference between the Platinum and Limited go We test drove the Platinum and had it as a loaner until our 4 wheel drive arrived.
Lou Hamilton
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The trailer backup knob comes with the HD Tow package. That is an available option on the Limited. My 2019 Stealth has that knob. I've just never programmed it. My wife wants to learn to drive and backup with the camper this year, so I may set it up for her. I've been hauling trailers and backing them up for 30+ years now. I'm one of those old timers who think that level of technology is just silly.
Not sure what year yours is, but I thought the seatbelt indicator on the cluster had numbers. It is usually just me and my wife and the dogs. Rarely do the kids come along anymore (they are 17 and 19).
I'm one of those old timers who think that level of technology is just silly.
Ditto,
If you can't drive without a computers help then you don't need to be driving. (not the old timer part)
5280tunage
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While not completely a comparison between a Limited and Platinum, I am currently driving a 2020 XLT with 202A (with in the shop for the 5th time in less than 6 months). My primary is a 2019 std chassis Platinum. I can tell immediately differences in the ride quality, not having the CCD. And while mine has the HD tow package and this one doesn't, I can definitely tell the difference in the power as well. That 25HP makes a difference. But so does the lower gearing ratio, which you can get on the Limited as well. This one feels more like an F150, specifically on concrete for example, you feel the cracks / expansion joints a lot more. I can also say that I can feel a major difference in handling since my primary has front and rear hellwig sway bars.
Another for sure difference is the B&O stereo vs. the regular. It's night and day. Of course I'm also running Sync 3.4 latest build and this thing has 3.3 still, feels like I stepped back a year in time lol. It's such a toss up. There were about half a dozen things I really wanted in mine, that you either could only get in the Platinum, or came with it instead of being addons, at some point, the addons darn near cost as much as just going up a trim level. Now the King Ranch might be a little in between, just have never been in one.
Another for sure difference is the B&O stereo vs. the regular. It's night and day. Of course I'm also running Sync 3.4 latest build and this thing has 3.3 still, feels like I stepped back a year in time lol. It's such a toss up. There were about half a dozen things I really wanted in mine, that you either could only get in the Platinum, or came with it instead of being addons, at some point, the addons darn near cost as much as just going up a trim level. Now the King Ranch might be a little in between, just have never been in one.
mcb345
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Heavy Duty tow with the 3.73 gearing is and CCD suspension is pretty nice too ok have for sure. I wouldn’t have put much thought in to those two features but others on the forum convinced me. Definitely nice and quick off the line with 3.73 and with large 22” wheels on my Special Edition the CCD is very welcomed!
Limited with 302a or 303a is a nice discounted buy, especially slightly used. Platinum is awesome obviously but cj of someone you can save $4-5k or so with the limited 302a or 303a heavy duty tow package go for that in my opinion.
NyackRob79
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Don't forget the massage seats in the Platinum.
I have these. When they work (which is about half the time), it feels like someone running a lint roller up and down your back. It's a very primitive massage, if you can even call it that
5280tunage
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Lol, it reminds me of rolling on foam rollers in the gym. I mean on 5+ hour long trips it is nice just to keep the blood flowing. Something tells me the Navi's are a bit more like a salon chair.I have these. When they work (which is about half the time), it feels like someone running a lint roller up and down your back. It's a very primitive massage, if you can even call it that
Deadman
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The Navi's are like rocks stabbing you in the back. I hate the ones in my Black Label. They nearly are painful.
