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It has neither air suspension nor air leveling. Those are different things. One of the reasons I was attracted to it was that it did not have air suspension. I tow a travel trailer. I don't want something that if it breaks (and they break), renders the vehicle undrivable. Coil springs are reliable. As far as leveling, leveling does not increase load carrying capacity so I don't see it as a big deal - for me anyway.
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We have a 18. Other than very minor issues, it has been a good vehicle and we are quite pleased with it. Infotainment and camera resolution are out of date at this point. Engine is a beast (we use ours for towing a travel trailer). Great highway vehicle. Ours is from the period with engine "phasers" that go bad. That is super disappointing, but it is what it is. No plan to get rid of it. I'd buy another one.
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I'm a sports car guy so, no, but I gotta say I have enjoyed this vehicle way more than I expected. I can see why it would be someone's dream.
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I have a 2018 with the tow package. The tow package in my year and through 21 did not include any suspension changes. I would have preferred a bit firmer ride than what I have, but I'm a sports car guy so I'm inherently a bit off.
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Where it is really bad is towing. We have a 25ft travel trailer and get about 10mpg when towing. 23.8 gal makes for pretty short range.
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On 3/29/2021 at 1:44 PM, fuzzymoomoo said:
I turn my blinker on to exit the freeway and the damn lane departure warning tries to force me to steer in the opposite direction the off ramp is curving. Numerous times I'll be following the curve of the road and it will just randomly start fighting me to try to keep the wheel straight. Happens all the time so I just stopped using lane keep assist all together. I would honestly pay extra to have the option removed.At lest on my 2018, you can turn off the corrective steering force and just set it to vibrate for lane departure. That is what I do. Also, if you turn on your blinker, the lane departure feature should not be doing anything. That sounds like something is wrong.
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When the sales guy described the auto hold feature my thought was "That's dumb, who would use it?" Now after 2.5 years my thought is "Why doesn't every car have this?" I use it every time I drive the SUV.
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I have a 2018 as well. Our steering wheel position does adjust when changing memory settings.
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8 hours ago, theoldwizard1 said:
Exactly ! It brakes the slipping wheel.
That is not what a LSD does and I feel certain an eLSD doesn't either. A LSD send torque to the non-slipping wheel. In the eLSD context, it isn't purely electronic. I don't know whether Ford uses this unit but if you read this page, there is hydraulic actuation involved to send torque to the non-slipping wheel. https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/catalog/differentials/intellitrac-differential.html
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We have a later production 2018. It does not remember the last setting.
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Just found this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YklL80Bv4KU
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I was hoping to report back how to change a cabin filter. I figured out how to drop the glovebox door. There is an elastic line toward the passenger door which can be removed by prying out on the lower plastic piece that secures it to the side of the door and moving the part of the plastic piece that is inside the glovebox toward a removal hole. There is a friction stop toward the driver's side on the upper side of the glovebox door that must be depressed and a friction top at the top of the back top of the inner part that has to be maneuvered around a stop to let the door drop. I then removed the six 7mm bolts shown in the YouTube video. Those secure a big panel that includes the glovebox door hinges. I pulled the panel in a few places trying to get something loose. Not wanting to break anything, I didn't get too enthusiastic. Then I decided to put everything back before I broke something. If anyone runs across instructions, I could use some help.
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17 hours ago, YT90SC said:
I gotta ask: what was wrong with the SHO? They were fantastic cars for their time.
It was the first year; lots of problems. Ford sent it to market without having it ready. I don't remember all the problems; I mostly remember the constant stream of problems. Three clutches in year one despite my wife's fairly easy driving. Periodic electrical failures that I never did sort. Complete transmission failure. Upholstery on drivers seat falling apart. For its time, though, you are absolutely right. Fantastic car and what an engine. I learned one extremely valuable lesson from our ownership: I never talked my wife into buying another vehicle.
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7 hours ago, MY93SHO said:
Thank you MY93SHO. I had found that video, but didn't get much out of it. I made the mistake of talking my wife into buying a 89 SHO. The worst car I ever loved.
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Does anyone have a reference to instructions on how to change a cabin air filter? Thanks.
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3 hours ago, Black Label said:
I have a friend in the process of rebuilding a very old Bronco. He has a lot of HF stuff, including floor jack and jack stands. Not sure if their stuff is considered unsafe. I know about the recall. That seems to happen. Regardless, my jack stands do not seem to be impacted and have worked fine on 2 oil changes so far.
I have a number of Harbor Freight tools, including a floor jack that has served me very well. My joke is to never buy anything there that, if it breaks, will hurt you. Some of their stuff is really cheap and it shows. Some of it is really good for the price. Just need to appreciate what you are and aren't getting from Harbor Freight. To be clear, I don't consider their (unrecalled) jack stands unsafe.
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17 hours ago, akirby said:
I hope you’re using a jack stand and not just the jack. That’s not safe.Yes, of course. And thanks, I should have mentioned that. Oh, and it wasn't a Harbor Freight one either!
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17 hours ago, akirby said:
I use rhino ramps on my F150 for extra clearance. Much safer.
I used a floor jack from the passenger side on the frame rail. You have to remember to turn the power running boards off if you do this. That allowed me to lower the truck to level easily while draining.
Also the F-150 complaints about oil spewing everyone are the engines with the larger plastic drain plug. The Navigator has a conventional metal plug and doesn't have this problem.
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While it is another thread . . . I achieved a first that I want to share. Yesterday I had both mirrors dancing at the same time.
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I like doing maintenance within my ability. Cordless 1/2 inch impact is a wonderful tool, but be careful with it in putting lug nuts on. Easy to over torque them. A cordless impact driver is also useful for things like those 8mm bolts that secure the trays you loosen to do the oil change. A cordless ratchet would be better, but I can't justify the price. I have been avoiding rotating tires on the truck for the simple reason that they are big, dirty, and heavy.
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By the way BL, if you decide to lift the truck for better access, remember that you need to turn the running boards off if your jack will interfere with their operation. I used a floor jack to jack up the passenger side so I had to disable the running boards.
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15 hours ago, Black Label said:
Okay, anyone purchased and used one of these? I have seen people complain about the draining of oil on the Navigator since it goes out to the side. This looks pretty easy to use.
I saw a lot about a rush of oil from the plastic drain plug engine, but this one is completely normal. No experience with that device.
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Full synthetic, but I'm in Houston where it is hot. Ford uses full synthetic in Mexico, so it is probably a good choice for me. Metal drain plug on my 2018. I jack up the passenger side for removing the lower covers, but I lower it to level when it is draining.
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I am in the process of buying an RV travel trailer. I am looking at strap on towing mirrors. Does anyone have a recommendation on a set that works well for the 2018+ body style?
Brake Replacement Torque Specs 2018
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I've ordered rotors and pads to replace brakes. I am having a hard time finding bolt torque specs. If anyone has them I would appreciate it. Also, I noticed for some years in F-150's, it appears that the caliper bracket bolts need to be discarded. Is that the case with the current generation Navigators? Thanks!