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    Engine surging

    2018 eco boost PIU, 83k. I’m getting surging issues. Before it’s mentioned, I looked at the other posts.. so my issue seems to be just a bit different. It surges, high speed and definitely low speed. There are no engine codes popping up, it doesn’t go in to limp mode, it doesn’t stall. It...
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    Transmission fluid change interval

    I found an old thread, but what is a good fluid change interval for a PIU? My transmission is starting shift funny. It’s definitely not smooth. Being the eco boost, the last thing I want is a messed up transmission….I can’t imagine the price to get it repaired.
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    No Sync…have the Tesla style screens improved?

    Just got back in to my explorer after a year or so and the radio depresses me. I know I can’t add sync, but I understand that you can put one of those 12” radios in. I know they have a bad rep, but I’m desperate. Has anyone heard if they’ve improved at all? I need Bluetooth and a screen that I...
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    Low key battery??

    I keep getting this message in my dash. I gave regular fleet keys and 3 key fobs. I’ve replace the fob batteries and still get the message. None of the key fobs seem to unlock the car anymore. Any ideas?
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    New PIU already

    I have a 2018 eco boost and love it, but found a 2015 non-ecoboost PIU that is nice and has about 20k less miles. I assume that I can easily get remote start done with this year l, unlike the 2018, which was more complicated. Anything else that may be different with the 2015 compared to the 2018?
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    20” steel rims for Explorer?

    I’m looking for steel rims, 20”, for my PIU. I’d really like larger rims but can’t find any steel rims in the 20” size thst would on the Explorer. I don’t aluminum rims that look close, I want actual steel rims. Anyone know of anything available that would fit?
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    Low speed surging 2018 PIU

    I saw some other posts, but not specific to a 2018 (ecoboost) and low speed surging. it surges about 100rpm constantly at low speed, about 25mph. The entire engine and throttle body were cleaned out at the dealership due to excessive carbon. Would this still be a throttle body issue? Is it...
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    Light sensor 2018 PIU?

    Just curious if anyone added a light sensor in order to have the auto lamp feature? I got the headlight switch and the lights come on when the car is on and go off when the car is off, but I need the sensor so the lights don’t come in until it’s dark. Is this a dashboard sensor or rear view...
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    Bad injector being replaced, should they all be done?

    I’m getting #2 injector replaced. I asked if it was worthwhile to just replace all of them since everything is being opened up. They said no. Just replace the bad one. The one thing I think about is the fact that this is a PIU and was subject to 3 years of crappy municipal gas quality. If...
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    Rough cold idle

    My PIU has gone from horrible “vibration” at idle, even worse with AC on. A plug and coil were replaced and now when I start the car,’it idles rough, but gets better when it warms up. The dealership advised me to dump 2 containers of chevron with Techron in it to help with the over all bad...
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    What’s the top center piece of the dash called?

    It’s the top center piece where I guess the normal Explorer has a center speaker? The piece is removable and replaceable. Are there different things that can be mounted there? Maybe something to hold a GPS or phone or something? Mine has this weird hood with a cable running through it. I’d...
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    Going to the dealership. Question about my issue

    So I’m taking my 2018 Explorer to the dealership for some front end work, but also, it seems to lack acceleration off the line and “vibrates” when sitting at stop lights. It gets even worse with AC on. I got underboost and misfire codes. I’ve taken it in once before (a week and a half ago) and...
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    Advice on control arms and ball joints

    My PIU needs ball joints. Looking for advice on whether I should stick with OEM or go with aftermarket high quality parts. My PIU only has 75k on it, so I’m thinking about looking at performance parts since these are shot at 75k. Anyone have experience with aftermarket parts?
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    K&N filter? CAI or regular?

    I’m just curious if a standard K&N filter would be better than the plain paper filter I have. I saw some videos on filters and I know some paper filters might protect better, but the K&N allows more air and still filters pretty well. Are cold air intake filters useable on the ecoboost...
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    Anyone know the part name/number for the part that secures the full size spare in the PIU

    As the title says, I need to find on of these since my spare isn’t secured and bumps and bangs all over when I drive. From what I understand the spare in the PIU is in a different spot than the standard Explorer? Anyway, I’m trying to find one of these but don’t have a part number or name...
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    USB port question…

    When I got my PIU, it had a civilian console installed. The place that installed it apparently took the east way out and hooked up NO power ports. I have an odd question here, I have a dual USB port from police Tahoe I owned. Would it be easy to run some power wires from the PIU to this plug...
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    New codes popped up....

    I have two codes that I read on my PIU. 2018 eco boost with 75k. There is no check engine light on. The only way I found the codes, is that I checked. P0299 and P0316. I looked the codes up and it wasn’t clear as to a specific issue. Most issues happen at low speed or idle. It idles rough...
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    Help with part and part number.

    So, I’m taking the spot light off and I am looking for the plastic piece that covers the exterior A-Pillar. I thought ninjas the right part number, but I get descriptions that go from “decal” to “tape” all using the same part number. Prices have also ranged from $30 to $80 with the same part...
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    Could this possibly work?

    2018 PIU, no sync. I haven’t taken the radio out yet so I can’t match up and plugs. This is listed for a 2018 explorer. Anyone know if it’s possible to get at least a large screen and the controls working? I’m sure this was used with sync...but if this won’t work, then I’d have to go with the...
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    Anyone know what this goes to?

    I have no idea what would plug in to this. Curious if anyone else has seen one on their PIU or know what it was for?
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    Premium fuel for 3.5 eco boost?

    I looked up my VIN and saw this info. Does this mean that I need to use premium fuel? OR is it simply recommended. ENGINE TYPE Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6, Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
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    Ford Pass for PIU?

    I see people use this for remote start, but I’m not seeing any of those options. I’m guessing Sync is required? I didn’t think PIUs came with sync, at least my last two cars haven’t. It seems that all the fun stuff is centered around having sync. It’s a shame that they don’t include it in all...
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    Remote Start 2018 questions

    I looked and didn’t find any answers to this. I tried talking to “someone” who has a website that specializes in this type of thing, but instead of straight answers, all I got were cryptic sentences, no part numbers, and referred to the internet. I was told that the 2018 is different in...
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    Best/cheapest option regarding spotlight

    So, my PIU comes with one spotlight, which is pretty standard. I’m looking for suggestions on whether I should remove the spotlight and plug the hole, or go for the bass-ass look and add a second light to the passenger side. I can’t do bodywork on my own, so I called a few body shops. They...
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    New 8” screen without sync?

    I’m just getting my 2018 Utility and it comes with the crappy 4” screen and no Sync. What are my after market options? I’d love to just pop in an 8” screen and get some kind of Bluetooth adapter for streaming music, but from what I’m finding, I might be stuck with the 4” screen. I looked at...
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