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  1. JasonH

    How to Disable Modem on 2023 Expedition

    Someone plotting some malfeasance and doesn't want to be tracked?
  2. JasonH

    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.
  3. JasonH

    Wheel Noise

    Never too late to start!
  4. JasonH

    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.
  5. JasonH

    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...
  6. JasonH

    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.
  7. JasonH

    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.
  8. JasonH

    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...
  9. JasonH

    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...
  10. JasonH

    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.
  11. JasonH

    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.
  12. JasonH

    70mph + vibration

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

    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!
  14. JasonH

    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...
  15. JasonH

    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...
  16. JasonH

    Tires for Towing Travel Trailer

    You can check the load index chart for proper psi. My recollection was high 50s was the minimum for my 7k trailer, but I've always just gone straight to 65. I might try going a bit lower next time as they are firm. I think they need more air than what the door placard calls for when the vehicle...
  17. JasonH

    New turbo manifolds

    Batch of photos from the shop. Looks like the cab removal for the Expedition is a bit more involved as compared to the F150, as I see some body work came off. Shop said oil line filters were clean. Used Castrol full synthetic Magnatec -> GTX - > Edge 5W or 10W30, then Edge Euro 5W-40 with 6K -...
  18. JasonH

    New turbo manifolds

    So my Full-Race turbo manifolds just arrived and I thought I would share some pics. I'm supposed to get them installed sometime during the next week. Unfortunately, because I have a leak on one side I won't be able to provide any quantifiable comparison with the original parts. But I'll let...
  19. JasonH

    Towing starter kit?

    I used a Husky Centerline 32218 for my 7K camper. It's like half the price of that Weigh Safe. I've driven from CA to TX, and from TX to FL twice. No complaints. The main factor is getting it setup properly. It's noisy at low speeds on sharp turns, but that's such a small part of driving with it...
  20. JasonH

    Will my brake rotors need to be replaced at 60k?

    It varies substantially based on your driving patterns. If the vehicle is driven heavily loaded, more city driving, salt on road, heavy deceleration, etc. All will wear out the brakes sooner. Resurfacing removes material and may cause the rotors to get out of round more quickly. I just keep...
  21. JasonH

    Replacing 1 tire?

    Generally on an AWD vehicle you would change the tires on the same axle. But if you're not using the AWD, it shouldn't be a problem. Some stores will give you a credit towards a new tire if the old one still has tread and can be sold as used.
  22. JasonH

    What code should I really start with if anyone can help

    Battery voltage. A weak battery can make other systems go haywire. I kept getting intermittent Advancetrac warnings on my 2017. They would randomly appear, with no common cause that I could identify. I changed the battery when it began to die repeatedly after the vehicle sat for several days...
  23. JasonH

    Weight distributing Hitch?

    My understanding is that boats tend to run light on the hitch. Your best bet is to visit a scale and find out how heavy the tongue load actually is. If you don't put enough weight on the tongue and use a WDH when it's called for, you may experience excessive sway while towing.
  24. JasonH

    Securing large heavy cargo in the back

    I'd like to see a photograph of the cart. The lack of tie-downs and even a lip in the reach hatch is another miss by Ford. Every time I open the hatch when loaded I have to open the glass first to ensure nothing drops out. This would have been easily remedied with a small, flip-up panel or at...
  25. JasonH

    Oil Leak - Is this Bad?

    There are instructions online for replacing the valve cover. It's a common repair and straightforward but does require removal of the wire harness and hpfp. I'll need to do this soon, as I noticed oil in my plug well recently. Just did it last weekend on my Altima.

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