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    Weird Brake Problem

    The brake pedal goes hard the first time I go into reverse in the morning. 3.5L EB 1. Press the brake pedal 2. Start the engine -> brake pedal softens over two to three seconds as vacuum increases 3. Wait a few more seconds 4. Go into R 5. Release brake pedal -> vehicle starts moving...
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    Integrated Brake Controller Problem

    I have an annoying problem with the integrated brake controller on my 2016. If I want to adjust the brake power I have to repeatedly press on the "-" button to get it to respond, which it eventually does. The "+" button works fine. Is this a known problem? How can I determine if the problem is...
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    Coolant Pump Leak

    Thanks Trainmaster. It was at the bottom of the cold fill range so I topped it up to the top of the range. Yesterday I drove it 375 mi and I had some overheating but it was manageable. I checked this morning and the coolant level has not dropped. Would a faulty thermostat throw a trouble code...
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    Coolant Pump Leak

    I had a leaking coolant pump a year ago and it was replaced. Now I have overheating problems again. Does this picture indicate another leaking coolant pump? If so can any experienced eyes tell if that mark/stain is fresh or at least a year old? Thanks!
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    Burning Smell From Front Wheels

    Thanks for your reply Glenn. 3MPH for 20 minutes is one mile, so I'll rephrase my question: What is the best way to drive slowly downhill for one mile in an Expedition besides stopping every few minutes? Note - besides the Jeeps, dirt bikes and SXSs I also saw on the trail a Subaru small SUV...
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    Burning Smell From Front Wheels

    Of course riding the brakes is not good - that is why I asked in my first post "how to avoid in this specific situation". You say that all the electronics in the world isn't going to eliminate the heat, friction and wear, so what happens with Hill-Descent mode? Is it overheating the brakes? I...
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    Burning Smell From Front Wheels

    Thanks for the reply @Trainmaster So the Jeep Wanglers on the trail don't have this problem simply because they are lighter? Not a different technique? What about Hill Descent mode? It seems that uses the ABS system to pulse the brakes - which is cooler than riding them I presume. So Hill...
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    Burning Smell From Front Wheels

    Thanks but I've driven a lot of miles in the last three months, should be cured by now.
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    Burning Smell From Front Wheels

    Traveling downhill on a steep and narrow rocky mountain pass, first gear only, can't go faster than two to three MPH, in 4H mode. After a while of this (20 minutes?) of riding the brakes to control the descent we had a distinct burning smell. I got out of the car and it was coming from the...
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    Coolant Temp When Towing

    The other day I was pulling my trailer from Tucson to Flagstaff on I17, 80F outside and I was having to continually manage the temperature. Slowing down to 30 MPH at some points to keep the RPMs below 2,500 helped. The thing is - I did the same drive with the same trailer (but one extra...
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    Coolant Temp When Towing

    Yes.
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    Coolant Temp When Towing

    Thanks for the replies. When it reaches max temp the vehicle shows an alert telling me that the temp is too high and the power has been reduced. May be in spec but still a bit scary to see that.
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    Coolant Temp When Towing

    OK, many thanks. When towing I was keeping it on the distance to empty screen but now I keep it on the screen that shows coolant temp instead.
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    Coolant Temp When Towing

    I have noticed that when towing the coolant temp rises to the max within about 10 seconds under the following conditions: - 105F ambient temperature - towing 30ft, 6,000lb trailer - slight uphill incline - 4th gear - 2,600 RPM - 60 - 65 MPH - tow/haul mode turned on As soon as I get to...
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    Stuck Button

    Update - WD40 did the trickl Thanks!
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    Cupholder Silver Trim

    Thanks!!
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    Cupholder Silver Trim

    Still not fixed. Let us know if you get one of the aftermarket ones and it works!
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    Stuck Button

    One of the buttons for seat cooling got something sticky on it. Over time that has hardened so I can't press the button. I partially removed the HVAC control panel and as I was doing that I (unintentionally) flexed it which was enough that it made a pop sound and worked again, but now it has...
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    2017 Limited HD Towing Review

    Thanks! That is the same as mine so I don't have an excessive noise problem which is what I was concerned about. :)
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    2017 Limited HD Towing Review

    You mentioned the ride is quiet. Can you download a free decibel app onto your phone and measure it? I think my 2016 is quite noisy. I'll measure mine as well. What tires do you now have and what pressure?
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    Caliper Bolts

    Thanks I went with reusing the bolts and applying blue thread locker. Local reliable indy quoted me $630+tax with Motorcraft parts (I am assuming standard duty pads). I bought Motorcraft parts from my local dealer for $266+tax and that is for severe duty pads. First time doing brakes on a...
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    Caliper Bolts

    Hi, ordering the parts and preparing to replace my front pads and rotors. Looking at the workshop manual, the instructions for replacing the rotors state to reinstall the brake caliper anchor plate with "two new bolts". That would be W714743. Any ideas why new bolts are needed? Thanks!
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    2017 Factory Service Manual

    I bought a copy cheaply off ebay - was on a Ford branded DVD, $25 I think. It's a PDF that has 10,012 pages and is 422MB in size - far to big to upload.
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    Cold Start Rattle

    Turned the cold engine on and immediately turned the AC off. After 30 seconds the vibration of the same line started. Waited a few more minutes and turned the AC on - no weird sound or additional vibration, just the sound the air coming through the vents. I did read that on the older engine in...
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    Cold Start Rattle

    Bummer - so all of them do this?

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