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    new ford f150 tv commmercial

    I’m a Ford owner and I am amused that ford would put a Sunday commercial about a Ford product pulling a cable up over a pulley to lift a heavy load and the back of the pick up goes down! Really, We are smarter then that right?\ At least based on the visual weight it was lifting.
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    Key fob problems

    I leave my key fob in cup holder inside explorer, it is parked in my garage. A few times this year I have gotten into my explorer and pushed the start button and it starts right up.. but there is a message on dash that says KEY NOT NOTICED same as when I try and start the car and the fob is not...
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    Opinions on pulling travel trailers

    I have a 2015 limited with tow package. I bought it because of the 5000 lb. tow rate. However after reading all the threads here I need some real life experiences. I am looking at a 2900 lb trailer 260 lb tongue weight. The trailer is 1 axle, 20 ft long with a slopped front. I plan on putting...
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    changes on 2011 limited to 2015 limited

    I traded my 2011 with 44k in on new 2015 (Same options). I have noticed a few changes that I am pleased to see but never read about. I did note they had heated rear seats and larger brakes and I saw they added a slot between cup holders for those of us with mugs handles. good! A few other...
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    2015 limited

    Just ordered 2015 limited this morning and was told they are running 6 to 8 weeks. Does that sound about right?
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    battery change on intelligent key fob

    My key fob was not starting my 2011 if I left it in car overnite. The temp was below zero and thought after 3 years the battery might be week. I pulled spare key out of remote and pride open lid. There are 3 parts to remote and sealed by 2 very thing gaskets ( which tore apart upon opening)...
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    steering problem

    My power steering just went out. I restated it and drove to the dealer where I bought it to have them look at it. After I restarted it seemed to be ok, but after reading all of the posts I am worreid about it. The service dept. just called me in the last hour and told me the mechanic looked at...
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    fog light upgrade

    I have a 2011 limited and was wondering if anyone has changed the stock fog H11 bulbs to another type? I read somewhere that a new explorer owner had changed his out to (VisionX 80 watt Xenon premium white) sold at JC Whitney. Said bulbs where blue but burned white, and provided very noticeable...
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    MFT with iphone4s

    Paired with upgraded MFT, along with contact list, all works fine. When I try and activate the messaging it says my phone is not compatable. Is that true, I bought the phone because I thought it was. Maybe I need to set someting on my phone. Help. thanks. 2011 limited
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    upgraded MFT

    Question: Had my 2011 in for MFT update last week and it went well. It is much better then the old version, but I noticed my screen wallpaper has the 4 control parts over the top. (no longer just the screen wallpaper) Are there owner instruction for it? Also not sure was device update is for?
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    rear wheel air deflictor

    Just noticed the right rear air deflector (the one in front of tire) is falling off. There are two metal inserts that go into the under side of the frame? and there are two bolts that secure it to the bottom of the suv. I am sure I have not driven over anything, but I have taken it to the car...
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    fog lamps

    I would like to get more lite from my 2011 fog lamps, has anyone just changed the bulbs with any noticeable improvement in light output? (silver star zxe) And how do you even get to the bulbs for replacement, there is nothing in the owners manual on how to change bulbs.
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    How to reset the Oil Monitor sensor

    resetting oil life I just changed my oil at 4700 miles, and wanted to reset the oil life monitor. I have a limited and the owner manual stated to go to system and oil life and reset. I did that and when I pushed the OK it just went to the next system check item?!@#$. whats up? How can I reset...
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    bluetooth phone volume

    My phone volume was just fine until a few days ago, then the volume went very low, to a point where I can hardly hear it. I looked in the owners manual and there is nothing there. Am I missing something? Note this only happens when I am using the the explorers Blue Tooth. help!
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    clock time

    My X was built in Feb. I know I have 2.4 rev. all things seem to be ok, but why does the clock have to be reset all the time. ( Need to set time about 2 times a month)
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    clock time

    I have had to reset the clock in my limited 3 times in the last 2 months. I checked the version of the sync update and it is 2.4. I know they are 2.7 now, but I don't think that has anything to do with it. Other than that everything else has been working fine, Anybody else having this problem?
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    My Touch updates

    Can anyone tell me whats going on with updating MFT. Last week when I started up my EX the screen had a message stating it was updating. It took about a min. and there was a progress line on the bottom half of the screen. Also I have read that we can down load updates to flash drive then load...
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    non HID headlite brightness

    I have had my new Ex about a week now, and I feel the headlights could have been made a little brighter. I have been driving at night with the brights on and no one ever flashes their lites at me! The headlights seem to be adjusted OK. ( They are not aimed down at the road) I was wondering if...
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    Limited speaker total

    I got my limited last Sat. and have counted 10 speakers; I thought it was suppose to have 12. Anybody else have a answer for this. I think the stereo sound fantastic!
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    MFT sceen pics

    Just got my new limited today and tried to install a picture. Used 1 gig sd card about 1/2 full. Message on screen was; too much infor to down load. Question I have not tried this yet but will tomorrow, Put 3 pictures on a 16M card. ??
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    tire replacement for limited

    I should be getting my new limited in a couple of weeks and have been reading some negative reviews on the Hankock tires in snow. I will replace them as soon as I take delivery but need some suggestions from others. I do not plan on going thru 18 inches of snow but do need to get up some snow...
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    build date

    I ordered a new EX last week here in wisconsin, and like everyone else that orders a new vehicle the sooner the better on delivery. They thought I would have it in 6 to 8 weeks. Has anyone ordered a new explorer in the last few weeks and have received a build date? and if so how far out.
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