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    The AC VINEGAR Journey

    Wow, you tried everything I could think of. I had a Fusion that was parked outside that had the problem and the foam application did the trick forever after a single application. I did that after trying lysol without lasting satisfaction. You have probably concluded this; but, there must be...
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    2019 Max - Front Blend door and rear blower motor

    While I have not worked on a gen IV HVAC yet (knock on wood), blend door actuator is a good bet, assuming you've eliminated a plugged climate system air filter as a possible cause. Forscan can definitely help you diagnose and pinpoint which blend door(s) is/are the problem. There may be a way...
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    How to align steering wheel?

    You are likely correct, pothole, curb strike, on any of the 4 wheels could lead to a "clear vision" (steering wheel misalignment condition). Less likely causes could be a suspension component failure. Clear vision issues are by definition, wheel alignment issues. More than you probably want...
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    What is the purpose of this thing (wire protector?) in liftgate jamb?

    Good move. Like an idiot, I had a local dealer replace mine when it was a week old. It came back missing 6 fasteners and had a nice new scratch on one of the fenders....I Slammed the dealer on the subsequent survey and the service manager called and gave me the nth degree about how I knew that...
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    What is the purpose of this thing (wire protector?) in liftgate jamb?

    Somehow, the picture isn't matching the words. I see a split corrugated "wire cover" (aka chicken neck) that is surrounding the washer fluid hose. The split that runs lengthwise is completely normal. That's how it is snapped over a section of the hose. What am I missing in the picture?
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    Usually how long does the vehicle take to build?

    It is likely waiting for parts or a rail car. The likely ship path would be KTP to Kansas City, where Ford has a large rail head. Likely convoy out of KCAP to your location in Nebraska. If everything was "normal" you would have had it by now. The likely issue is rail car availability. Good...
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    Usually how long does the vehicle take to build?

    Perhaps; but, trust me, if you see anything in the automotive scene that you believe to be stupid, unusual, tragic or harmful....It is due to some form of government regulation and or litigation. I could write a series of books....but, I would have to publish from a country that doesn't...
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    Rear A/C Evaporator Replacement?

    Full disclosure: I've never done this job. That being said, I looked it over and I have taken the right rear quarter trim off of my '20 to replace a shoulder strap and retractor (due to an unfortunate dog chewing incident). The evaporator part itself is ~$200. If all that was needed was...
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    Usually how long does the vehicle take to build?

    No worries. For those who live on the left coast and don't realize it: All Destination charges on all vehicles of a given model have to be equal, regardless of distance or actual cost, by law (since sometime in the 70's or 80's). If you look at the sticker of a given year for a given model...
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    2h button light up

    On a related note, the drive repeater light in the lower left corner of the instrument pod, will display 4A or 4L steadily when in those modes; however, the 2H light in the same location ONLY illuminates momentarily when shifting into 2H, then it goes out. The first time you glance down at it...
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    Usually how long does the vehicle take to build?

    OMG. I can't believe they trucked it out of KTP to San Fran. That's like taking a Conestoga wagon for that distance. They must be experiencing a rail car shortage, likely due to flushing through the January/February F150 hold that had trucks parked, everywhere around the light F plants...
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    Usually how long does the vehicle take to build?

    To be clear, the VIN you're using is still linked to your "order number", correct? I would also talk to the dealer. If something catastrophic happened in transit, they should have been alerted.
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    Usually how long does the vehicle take to build?

    Interesting. Is the VIN the same? If it is not....something bad has happened (like damage or theft in transit). If it is the same VIN that you've been tracking, there is likely some glitch in the system and your truck is still on the way.
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    Usually how long does the vehicle take to build?

    A little history: 3/11/24 "in production" means scheduled. Normally vehicles hit the "National Blend" schedule 1 week before the week that they are produced. Which means barring shortages, outages, holidays, etc. A painted expedition max body (in this case) would drop from trim selectivity...
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    2018 XLT feels like it's pulsing while driving

    I used the 495's on mine
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    Vibration While Accelerating

    Go ahead, you can say it...far more common on .....wait for it.... Jeeps! Seriously, though, there is a lot of research on U-joint life. More than 1 degree parallelism misalignment will lead to greatly reduced universal joint life. (So, when you see the lifted jeeps that have 5-10 degrees...
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    2nd Seat Removal (2023)

    I'm not sure what the dealership is basing their "all air bags are disabled" comment; but, the logic and control behind an air bag warning light are a LOT more complicated than that. Air bag lights are "master alarm" types of indicators that are triggered by a large number of failures...
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    Vibration While Accelerating

    Since the vibration is gone for now, imbalance can be ruled out as a root cause. While manufacturing defects and damage are exceedingly rare possible root causes for driveshaft U-joint failure; the typical root cause is misalignment of the components at the opposing ends of the driveshaft...
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    Vibration While Accelerating

    Interesting failure. Did they show you the parts or give you any pics?
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    Where does the left hands free lift gate sensor attach?

    All of those holes you can see in the bottom of the bumper cover in the pic. But, I'll save you some time....Toss it. They are useless. I disconnected mine years ago. It had two modes: 1) When both hands were full and I needed it to operate, it would not work on a bet. I would kick, wave...
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    2018 XLT feels like it's pulsing while driving

    To everyone above experiencing this problem, if you have more than 45K on the spark plugs, replace them. It's cheap and easy (relative to VVT replacement and transmission rebuild). And pulsing at part throttle tip in and slight load in a tall gear are classic tells of poor old plug with opened...
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    Decision Dilemma: Keeping or Parting Ways with Our 2019 Expedition Max – Seeking Insight and Opinions

    I'll add a holy wah to your wow.
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    Decision Dilemma: Keeping or Parting Ways with Our 2019 Expedition Max – Seeking Insight and Opinions

    Yes, they are. If they are installed for stock ride height in the rear, the Bilsteins offer an extra ~1" of downward travel compared with stock, which reduces off road "3 wheeling" and I believe increases shock durability.
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    Decision Dilemma: Keeping or Parting Ways with Our 2019 Expedition Max – Seeking Insight and Opinions

    As I wrote in another post, I find myself in a similar dilemma. '20 XLT FX4 MAX with 45K on it. I've decided that my transmission problems are infrequent enough that I can live with them until they get worse. I've mitigated the wastegate rattle with springs. I'll run it until something comes...
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    rear differential locked

    I have both as well and since my wife goes hunting with me now, we routinely take them both off road to hunt (though the Expedition is the real hunting wagon). I can only recall needing to punch the "Lock" button twice on the Expedition in four seasons, even though it's been in a lot of dicey...

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