Expedition Dave
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Need to check that hitch tongue weight, Lou...
What Have You Done to Your 4th Gen This Week?
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Need to check that hitch tongue weight, Lou...
Brian Kile
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I'm not sure on the Platinum, on my XLT FX4, I did have to remove the screws and peal back the fender liner to get in there, but then it's just kind of a blind twist to release the bulb housing, then unplug the bulb, you don't have to remove the whole light assembly on mine.
Installed 4 new drilled and slotted rotors with new semi-metallic pads. Rotated the tires and did an oil change with filter all while trickle charging (13.2 V now). Gave her a bath today. I so miss the 4 car garage I had in my old house in CT.
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2019 Plat Exp
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Nice did you notice any improvement in braking distances?
5280tunage
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Nice, are those power stop?
Nope. Got them here: https://brakeperformance.com/brake-rotors/premium-cross-drilled-&-slotted-brake-kit.php
@Fozzy thanks for posting the link to them^!
Cost $372.00 USD (x4 rotors/x4 sets of pads). There running a better sale of 40% off now (I got 30%).
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AKentPhoto
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Hooked up a trailer for the first time... Towed one of our electric camera carts 2.5hrs each way. Mileage definitely took a hit...
It's definitely approaching the limit on needing a wdHitch with all the other stuff we have to bring with us. Hopefully now that GM is also irs the aftermarket will get more creative on helper springs other than the Sumos. Though because they offer factory that air might squash those hopes. Anyway, felt good back there and I need to spend more time with the backup feature. I can see how it could be helpful, I'm just more confident doing it myself. Do you guys use it or skip it?
It's definitely approaching the limit on needing a wdHitch with all the other stuff we have to bring with us. Hopefully now that GM is also irs the aftermarket will get more creative on helper springs other than the Sumos. Though because they offer factory that air might squash those hopes. Anyway, felt good back there and I need to spend more time with the backup feature. I can see how it could be helpful, I'm just more confident doing it myself. Do you guys use it or skip it?
One thing I noted while removing the factory pads/rotors, is that the rear pads were 3 times as worn as the front pads (35K miles on them). Also, learning the fun way that you need to put the Expy into "Brake Maintenance Mode" prior to resetting the rear calibers. Broke the pads in, but waiting for after another wk of driving before I attempt 911 braking. So far stops a little better w/o any noise.
^Confirmed to work on 4th Gen Expys^
*The button he is referring to is the "Parking Brake Release" button (Expys on left side under headlight control panel).
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2019 Plat Exp
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Added a custom cover late last night lol..
Lou Hamilton
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Expedition Dave
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Set up a meeting a warranty meeting at Ford for:
1. Rear Camera intermittent (since new)
2. Driver Window makes noise, full up as if over-travelling (since new)
3. Cold startup rattle/noise (since new)
4. Transmission Recalibration?
A. Cold start RPMs hang high, causing a slight jump when placed in DRIVE B. Slow (nearly 2 seconds) when shifting between PARK into DRIVE, slow to shift between DRIVE to REVERSE, slow when REVERSE to DRIVE. C. Not smooth at light throttle--feels like hesitation at less than 1500 rpms and ECO mode upshifts (is there a 2nd gear start feature)?
5. Center console silver paint chipping
6. Buzzing from- Phone/speakers when connected to Blu Tooth.
1. Rear Camera intermittent (since new)
2. Driver Window makes noise, full up as if over-travelling (since new)
3. Cold startup rattle/noise (since new)
4. Transmission Recalibration?
A. Cold start RPMs hang high, causing a slight jump when placed in DRIVE B. Slow (nearly 2 seconds) when shifting between PARK into DRIVE, slow to shift between DRIVE to REVERSE, slow when REVERSE to DRIVE. C. Not smooth at light throttle--feels like hesitation at less than 1500 rpms and ECO mode upshifts (is there a 2nd gear start feature)?
5. Center console silver paint chipping
6. Buzzing from- Phone/speakers when connected to Blu Tooth.
5280tunage
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Holy toledo, expected return to you around the middle of Jan. Lol, empathetic for the issues for sure.
MxRacer965
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Wasn’t this week, last week...but installed a tune from 5 Star via a SCT X4. Absolutely loving it. I was mostly wanting the transmission to let the engine rev a bit more than stock, still get to 10th, and not shift harshly like sport mode. Mission accomplished! Drives MUCH better now. It also has a very healthy dose of additional power. When driving preparing to accelerate from 45 to 75 on a highway on ramp the tires actually broke loose in 2H. It was wet but I never had to worry about it before. Response off idle is also much improved. A worthwhile modification.
The dust all over the console in that video will haunt me tonight while I try to sleep. Other than that, thanks for the data, I had no clue about this step.
StealthyD
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Hello!
New here. Only owned the Expo 1 week now, But its at the detailer now, getting paint corrections from factory egg shell in paint, ceramic coating, and all chrome strips blacked out, as well as the C Pillar.
So far I love this thing. Coming from a 2016 Explorer Sport. Which I also loved and miss dearly.
Cant wait for a tune and other bolt ons
New here. Only owned the Expo 1 week now, But its at the detailer now, getting paint corrections from factory egg shell in paint, ceramic coating, and all chrome strips blacked out, as well as the C Pillar.
So far I love this thing. Coming from a 2016 Explorer Sport. Which I also loved and miss dearly.
Cant wait for a tune and other bolt ons
Post brake-in, wow what a difference! Takes half the pedal force to stop for lights or that ******* that sees you coming & jumps out in front of you anyways.
What brand of the switch back bulbs? Did you have to install a resistor with them?
Alla is the brand no resistors needed, just forscan to disable the hyperflash of the turn signal on the instrument panel
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