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    Oil Cooler milkshake

    Thanks for that tip. Didn't think of the hoses breaking down from the oil. Will take a closer look tonight.
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    Oil Cooler milkshake

    I tried to do it when I took it off with some duct tape and some 3/8 hose but it was just bubbling out around the duct tape. I need to buy some 3/4 hose and clamps and will try it this weekend. I half don't want to know in case the oil cooler was good :)
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    Oil Cooler milkshake

    I hadn't paid too much attention to my coolant other than looking to see whether it was within the cold range from time to time when I had the hood open. Have never had any overheating issues. The expansion reservoir is kind of opaque, but you can see the coolant through it and it looked dark...
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    Rear End Noise - something new?

    Didn't get a chance to get back under until this evening. I got to the bottom of it finally. New rear wheel bearings and the noise was still there - of course. I could swear I could hear it in the rear axle but it was in the front. I ruled out the IWEs a few weeks ago but replaced the...
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    Rear End Noise - something new?

    Thanks for the input as this seems like a rare one. Can't even find a youtube about replacing this type of tone ring on an F150. It is like metal on metal like an angle grinder on steel but very subtle, maybe like bad pads rubbing on a rotor. Nothing like a bag of bolts in a washer. Pretty...
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    Rear End Noise - something new?

    2011 with 140k miles. Have been noticing a new rear end noise last few months. Took it to a Ford Tech and he had trouble replicating - he said would drive this truck across country any day so $180 inspection fee and no diagnosis. To me, it seems to be getting louder the last 2 months. The...
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    Dreaded "Check 4x4" message...does this one sound like a shift motor or electronics?

    Thanks for this, exactly my problem. 2011 Supercrew. Ordered. P1867:00-48 code on Forscan.
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    Rear defrost not working

    I have one of those kits but taking off the ceramic tint first will make the grids even worse. That tint does not come off easily. I'm at the stage I just want it to work and a $448 self install is fine after 10 years.
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    Rear defrost not working

    I live in Florida so rarely ever use it but notice my rear defrost light stopped working. I guess the heated mirrors too. Did some investigating and it is still getting power back to the wiring when I press the button (but the light does not come on). Looks like when I had my ceramic tint put...
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    GEN 1 2012 HVAC mode selector

    I wish I had found this thread earlier. My mode motor would not calibrate from about a year ago so have had it removed and just on face so have not had defrost. I went through 3 mode motors thinking they were the problem. Eventually took it to Ford and they just told me $640 but did not...
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    2012 Radio head unit upgrade

    You have ruled out the 12.1" Phoenix Android tesla style for the 2011-2014? Apple Carplay (wife), Android Auto (me) work fine although I now use Waze. Google maps work fine but like Grover's voice on waze better. Was plug and play to install but then I had experience taking apart the dash to...
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    Gen1 2014 Phoenix Android Radio upgrade thread.

    https://www.phoenixautomotiveinc.com/collections/tesla-style-vertical-screen/products/px6-six-core-pre-order-12-1-inch-vertical-screen-android-8-1-navigation-receiver-for-2009-2014-ford-f-150?variant=19822994882617 Mine is Option 3 on a 2011 Working great.
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    Gen1 2014 Phoenix Android Radio upgrade thread.

    Can confirm that Apple Carplay and Android Auto both work fine. Apple Carplay setup was easy for the wife. I had to go into Android Auto and delete Data and Cache and then forget all cars. Asked me a few permissions on the phone and now works. So far so good.
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    Gen1 2014 Phoenix Android Radio upgrade thread.

    I installed the 12.1 inch Phoenix into my 2011 crew with Sync 1 Nav at lunch today. Pretty simple install except have to partially remove the passenger airbag module to get it in but worked it out pretty quickly. Works great, Sirius works, climate control works, backup camera works. Haven't...
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    Potential infotainment upgrade option...

    Watching this with interest as it has now been released to market. Anyone first to try? Not my strong suit
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