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  1. G B L
    Does AM-FM Radio function Normally .
  2. G B L
    Sounds like you have a good plan Just make sure they Check the Transmission fluid every time they have the Air dam off.
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    There are several sets of ramps at amazon that are long enough to allow the TC to get up on them for Maintenance. Here is a Link to a set that would work if you are interested https://www.amazon.com/Race-Ramps/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_2599295011?ie=UTF8&node=2599295011&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Race+Ramps I am in full agreement about the Rear camera in drive , it would be excelent
  4. G B L
    Sounds like the Butt-o -Meter is calibrated correctly.
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    Or a Machine gun behind the turn signal light. The passenger ejection seat would be nice.
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    mrtn is there any difference in the shift quality from gasoline to Propane? The shift quality on the down shift from 6th to 5th at 50 mph (83Km) is the one that is not smooth.
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    Hey At one point you should invest in a set of chains. I got a great set from E-trailer . They go on in a flash and will provide the added confidence an intrepid traveler needs to maintain their road edge. Safe trip and let every one else do that stuff that ends up on U-tube!!
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    You must be ready to head out soon. When is your start date for the run. Hope we will get up dates from the road.
  9. G B L
    You might want to put one in the bay under the bed near to the bottom . CO is heaver than air and this would warn you sooner.
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    You have a point, It is a retail operation. The price of the option at the factory is $50.00 for the heater and 2 minutes to install on the engine on the engine line. Once in the car the access is hard and the engine has to be drained of coolant.
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    Very Nice . If the Exhaust on your 1.6 is like the one on My 2.5 is pointing down on the left side at the rear bumper. If that is the case , Be careful how you park if it is snowing and blowing the snow could build up there and the CO could sneak in at the base of the back door.
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    Here is what I found in the rear heat issue The other thing I found is that both floor ducts that come out under the seat are not installed correctly and should be checked. The last thing I found on my XLT was a missing jumper duct on the passenger side. The end result was good heat for the second row and fair heat in the third row. The upper vents in the third row are shut off when the rear heat is on high. The Rear control must be on high to maximize the heat. The last thing is to keep the Air filter to the rear heater clean. Hope this helps
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    You could be right. I think the dealer is the one to order the heater here for cars they buy for stock vehicles . My TC was ordered for a Newport Vermont dealer 8 miles from the Canadian border and it did not have a heater installed. If I had done a special order I would have put one in. Thanks for the great post.
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    Another Idea is to find the drivers harness and sensor and install them on the right side. The Job might be easier if the Left seat can be swapped for the right seat and the drivers side harness re located to the right side. Then the lights would be off. The passenger seat does not require a person for normal operation. Keep us posted.
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    Just checked fordparts they get $145 for the heater. It must take over two hours tol put it in. That would explain the cost. It will be worth it hope they do a good job.
  16. G B L
    Wow that much !
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    go to FordParts.com and check the parts list for your tc and then check the Door diagram for a van with no rear glass if the doors are the same you should find the panel. If not then one can be fabricated
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    Cool! Let us know the cost if you can.
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    Sounds like getting the Wagon from the Factory is a much better deal!! As for the Low Beams use the Adjustment under the hood and it will make them much better.
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    The standard coolant mix is good to -34F Even if it is colder nothing will break. If you have Synthetic Oil The cold should not be a problem. With the electric cooling fan the engine will maintain temp. When it is very cold the real challenge is to warm up the rest of the drive train and suspension components after a long -40F night.
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    The heaters that ford installs are a electric element that are made like a block core plug and are installed in the block. It is located at the front of the block . It will take a couple of hours and a coolant drain to put it in. chong check out page 168 of the 2016 Owners manual. COLD WEATHER PRECAUTIONS The functional operation of some components and systems can be affected at temperatures below -13°F (-25°C). My TC has seen -26 and I am still not sure what the cryptic message means if you find out please let us know! Very cool on the Auto Start!
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    A 215/60/16 will ad 3.6% to the diameter and .4 inches to the Sidewall height. I think I will try that size for the next set of Tires . There are several sets that have the extra load range that the TC wants.
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    Good to know, The part number Part No: 6M2Z-17A954-A - List Price $31.81 from the earlier post is a good Ford part number and any Ford dealer can get it. The Anti Tow Hook lobby is stronger in the States and Ford was happy not to make it standard.
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    Sounds Very nice, Remember the amount of heat produced is watts. So the amount of power is the same for 12 volts and 110. Ten amps kills one of your batteries in less than 10 hours. Looking forward to the finish with the pre expedition pictures.
  25. G B L
    Cool. You said you wanted it for the electric Blankets That would make quiet operation important
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