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    How to Disable Modem on 2023 Expedition

    Someone plotting some malfeasance and doesn't want to be tracked?
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    Hah!

    Only way to tell if the oil is good is to get a used oil analysis. Mine was good even at 7,000 miles, but had sheared down to 20 weight from 30. Now I run 5W-40.
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    Wheel Noise

    Never too late to start!
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    2017 Expedition EL heavy sway at or above 60 MPH

    Tongue weight is probably too low. Add ballast to the front of the trailer or visit a scale to get the weight distribution correct.
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    My mostly unbiased comparison - Expy vs. a week in a Grand Wagoneer

    Very good review. Navigator is due for a refresh, so it will be interesting to see what Ford comes up with. I think the Expedition interior quality is underwhelming as well. I'm not surprised that the engine bay is less complicated in appearance given the straight-six orientation. I'm guessing...
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    General Grabber tires on brand new 22 Expy

    Don't forget, every tire is a compromise. If you get longer life, you're giving up something else, like traction. A longer wearing compound just isn't going to grip like something softer. Figure out what works best for your specific use case.
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    Moving on....

    This is why I wait years for all the kinks to get worked out. Paying for a new vehicle and having it go to the shop would detract from my ownership experience substantially.
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    Moving on....

    I had two Odysseys prior to the Expedition: a 2002 and a 2008. When the 3rd gen came out, Honda had pretty much fixed the transmission issues. I think it went to a 4-shaft something or other and improved the cooling. The transmission on my 2nd gen did experience a failure and required a rebuild...
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    Moving on....

    Understandable, as even repairable issues can take substantial time to resolve, and as I've learned the hard way, time is money. I never understood why people leased vehicles. But after having vehicles in the shop for a multitude of weeks, I can see the appeal of having a vehicle under warranty...
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    New turbo manifolds

    Noise has been fixed. Heat cycled and retorqued everything to eliminate it, but the shop didn't say what the actual source was. Wagner intercooler and a tune up next.
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    What is this thing that fell off?

    Definitely a heat shield. Looks like from the downpipe? Try Fords parts catalog or Google lens image recognition for the source.
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    70mph + vibration

    Defender is probably the most popular. After that KO2 and Cooper AT3 are frequently recommended.
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    Coolant consumption

    Since you're traveling, try circulating dye so you can check when you get home. Common areas for coolant leaks are the water pump housing, turbo fittings, and the fitting on the degas bottle. Safe travels!
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    New turbo manifolds

    Yep, all that was done. Got it back yesterday but need to take it back. Makes a whoopie cushion sound during initial spool. Hopefully it's just charge piping and not the turbo to downpipe interface. Validates my decision to get this done well in advance of my summer driving. Initial...
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    Transmission fluid change interval

    Ford's service intervals are designed for convenience, not for long-term durability of the components. Having said that, I changed the fluid in my six speed at 137K and it's still going strong at 153K. But the 10 speed transmissions seems to have more issues. It's a pain since you have to drop...
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