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AutoZone are in most larger towns, not seen any Advanced Auto stores, but I don't have the tools for these hoses anyways
Coolant consumption
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Ford shop here in Mexico confirmed it's a heater hose but can't get the part for a week and I'm heading north tomorrow.... They are going to block off the heater which should stop the leak, hopefully the dealer in Phoenix can get the part on Tuesday when I am there....
SyndicateZ
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Why are we still seeing all these parts delays? What exactly is the reason? No workers? It's now 2024 and this is still an issue. Unbelievable. Hire more people for manufacturing!
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Mexico.
BlakeMAX2019
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I just encountered the same issue with my 2019 Expedition Max with 50,000 miles. I routinely check my fluids, and two weeks ago, I noticed the coolant reservoir was low and had to add about a quart of coolant. Today, I checked it again, and to my surprise, the reservoir was almost empty. I had to add at least half a gallon of coolant just to bring it up to the minimum line. There are no signs of coolant on the ground or in the oil. I’m honestly dumbfounded by this vehicle’s reliability—or lack thereof.
I did notice quite a bit of condensation in the reservoir and wondering if the cap is bad? See picture.
I did notice quite a bit of condensation in the reservoir and wondering if the cap is bad? See picture.
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BigOleFordFan
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This is a direct result of those big, fat 'Rona relief checks & increased unemployment amounts, and nowadays, very few people want to actually do any real work, hence the labor shortage, and most companies having gotten used to having an excuse for less payroll expenses are not in any hurry to add/rehire staff, cause the execs know that will mean less $$ for their yachts, LearJets, maserati's, beach houses etc...
Suks for sure, but as the saying goes "it is what it is"
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dealers don't typically stock a part like an Expedition heater hose. They are dispatched from the regional parts center, to arrive typically by 11am the next day, at least around here. Sanderson Ford in Phoenix wase my first stop after Mexico to fix it... I think they *are* the regional parts distributor. They had the largest parts operation I've ever seen at a dealer, and yes, had the hose in stock, so they could fix it same day.
