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    Headlamp plug connection

    Trying to figure out how to get the lower plug out in the bottom of back assembly. Top narrow one easy.... looks like 2 outside tabs need to be pried away and pull? Pretty narrow and delicate wing things. Thanks
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    2nd row seatbelt issue

    Black plastic insert in receiver broke which won't allow belt to click in. I removed this piece entirely. Are these sold as a separate or packaged item? I don't understand why they had to do this in the first place, as the fronts don't have this piece. Pretty fragile for something that has...
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    H8 mistake

    So I put in a pair of Hoen 9005 bulbs to replace the lousy stock bulbs. Big difference in clarity during night. Without looking at the faint print on the fog bulbs, I hooked up a H8. I ordered H11 but.....go to turn fogs on and both bulbs don't light up. Put the stock one back in, same result...
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    DIY oil change part prices

    So I've been doing my own oil changes for many years now and always look for the best deal on oil, not so much filters. Big fan of Napa Gold filters too. This 3.5 takes 6 qts. and I buy the 5 qt jugs over the single quarts due to the huge price disparity over a total of 5 qts both ways. Am I...
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    Sirius question:)

    How do you preset stations to put into memory? Been playing with it and haven't figured it out. Manual vague on this. Thanks
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    Slams into P

    Foot on brake D to P. Not the smoothest transition into P. Kind of gets hung up going through. Seems like a heavier foot on the brake pedal helps somewhat, but not always. 27K on it. Just a trait of this particular transmission?
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    So what is DIY on the 3.5?

    Like doing any repair/service work myself as much as possible, for saving dough and doing it right reasons. Oil change is cake, what about trans.? I don't agree with this infinite amount of miles thing on the trans fluid. I just change it for peace of mind at what I think is an average interval...
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    Great spot for a trans dipstick

    So I got to be super quick not to burn the top of my hand on a coolant hose to pull the dipstick. Gloves will help. But what access eh? Love these engineers. Thank God I don't have to rip the bumper skin off to change the bulbs.
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    Help.... Replacing headlamp bulb cover

    So something that should be super easy for me, has me confounded. Expecting this to be plastic not rubber. I can't get it pressed into the groove of the housing to seal it. Tried turning as I went and just pressing. Update.... Got it.... Goes on the inside ID of the groove. Geesh!
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    Wheel question

    We have the 20 inch wheels. I know they are popular among thieves. I see that the Explorer comes with a locking lug which we have the key for. Are each of these keys for the locking lug specific to each vehicle, or can a key from one Explorer be used to fit the lug on another? And I do have the...
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    Aftermarket mild tone mufflers

    2013 XLT..... Want a little deeper tone. I've been a Flowmaster fan for a long time, and I'm looking at what series would work on the Explorer. Any other brands I'm open to. But nothing loud.... Wife's truck! Also anyone have a clear bra on the bumper cover and front of hood? Thinking about...
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    Disabling exterior courtesy lights

    First time Ford buyer of a MY13 XLT. Certified with the pano roof, hitch, pwr pass. seat, flex fuel, nav, AWD, remote start. Playing around with all the tech stuff I would like to know if I can get rid of all or some of the lights that come on when you open the door. This is my wife's truck and...
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