Expert Answers about Ford Expedition

• Choosing Bike Rack to be Used While Towing a Camper
• The Dual Hitch Receivers such as part # RM-077-2 cannot be used for towing a trailer. These receivers are meant for use with a towbar carrying a rolling load and an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier. We offer a Curt Ball Mount with 2 inch Receiver, part # D210, which should work for your needs. This ball mount has a tongue weight capacity of 750 lbs, so the trailers tongue weight and the weight of the bike carrier plus the weight of the bikes cannot exceed that figure. Another...
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• Fresh Water Tank Fill Kit for Use with Polypropylene
• The Valterra ABS Tank Fill Kit with Threaded Cap part # RK909 is for use with ABS tanks. However if you switch the elbow that connects to the tank with the Valterra 90-Degree Male Adapter part # RF846 you will be able to use the kit. The elbow is designed for use with polypropylene and will allow you to connect the fill hose and the rest of the kit.
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• Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2018 Ford Expedition
• For your 2018 Ford Expedition the suspension enhancement kit I recommend is the SumoSprings part # CSS-1168R because this kit installs easily in the coils of your rear suspension and does not require air pressure maintenance. It also will reduce the rear suspension sag in your vehicle greatly when you are towing.
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• Does Ground Wire of ETBC7 Kit Need Lock Washer When Attached
• Sounds like you are asking if the ground wire of the 7-way that comes with the # ETBC7 requires a lock washer when attached to your vehicle and the answer to that would be no. Using this to install a brake controller does require wiring depending on what circuits you need active. If you need the 12 volt accessory circuit active you'd need to run the wire up to your vehicle battery. If you need the reverse light circuit you'd need to tap into the reverse light circuit. The brake output...
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• Performance Chip Recommendation for a 2010 Ford Expedition to Increase HP and MPG
• For a programmer that will boost your 2010 Ford Expedition's horsepower and offer better fuel economy, I recommend the Edge EvoHT2 Hand-Held Performance Tuner # EP16040. For the version of this tuner that is California approved, you will want part # EP86040. The EvoHT2 features a 2.8 inch hi-res screen and a d-pad control to access pre-loaded tunes, monitoring capabilities, DTCs, and calibration settings. This programmer plugs into your Expeditions OBD-II port to allow you to keep tabs...
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• Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller on 2010 Ford Expedition with Factory 4-Way
• Installing a 7-way and brake controller in your 2010 Ford Expedition is relatively easy but you'll need three things. You'll need a brake controller like our very popular and great value # TK63VR, install harness # 3035-P which plugs in under your dash, and a 7-way adapter part # 37185 which you'll run a single wire to a harness already present at the rear frame rail of your vehicle. See attached picture for the connections that get made at the rear of the vehicle.
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• How to Fix Check Bulbs Error When Using LED Accessory with Factory Tow Package Connector
• I do have a great solution for you, however the Curt T-Connector Wiring harness # C55384 that you referenced will just tie into the existing factory tow circuits on your Expedition so it would lead to the same issues. You are right though that the check bulb light is being triggered as a result of the low draw of the LEDs on your Bully Hitch Step. A really simple way to resolve this issue is to add the Curt Adapter # C35FR. This will plug right into the factory 7-Way on your Expedition...
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• Weight Distribution and Sway Control For 2008 Ford Expedition Towing a 25 Foot Enclosed Car Hauler
• I would first recommend to check the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) on your 25 foot enclosed car trailer. It should be much higher than the 3,000-lb rating you mentioned. Most 25 foot enclosed car trailers should have at least a 6,000-lb GVWR or higher. Many times adjusting the way that the trailer is loaded can help minimize trailer sway. You will also want to make sure that your trailer is as close to level as possible. When choosing a weight distribution system and sway control...
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• Troubleshooting Curt Echo Brake Controller Not Allowing Ford Expedition to Show Trailer Connection
• The new Ford trucks do have the smart tow package which makes the activation of the 7-way circuit sometimes challenging. We have an easy fix though with the part # 20142 which puts enough of a load on the circuits so that the truck thinks a trailer is connected and activates the 12 volt circuit.
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• KS81600 vs CP11600 Tow Mirrors Recommendation for a 1999 Ford Expedition
• The mirror face of the # CM11600 is 4-7/16" wide whereas the # KS81600 is 4-5/8" wide. It's not a huge difference but the # KS81600 is slightly wider. However, like you noticed the # CM11600 does actually put the mirror further out from the vehicle mirror so it would provide a wider viewing angle. Not by much though, either mirror would work great for you.
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• Parts Needed to Install 7-way on a 1999 Ford Expedition to Install Brake Controller
• Sounds like you do not have any trailer wiring at all on your 1999 Ford Expedition and want to install a 7-way. You will need a 7-way and a 4-way to accomplish this. You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # 118344. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions...
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• Brake Controller Recommendation for 2017 Ford Expedition
• The integrated brake controller should have a harness that comes out of the back of it that you can trace down to where it plugs into the vehicle's brake controller install port. If you unplug that you can plug in an aftermarket harness like the Redarc # 331-TPH-007 which would let you install the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty part # RED24FR which performs really well and unlike most brake controllers only puts a small knob on the dash so it's pretty similar to the integrated style of controller...
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• Universal Towing Mirrors for 2013 Ford Expedition EL
• I suggest one of our universal-fit towing mirrors for use on your 2013 Ford Expedition EL. We have several options for you and the type and size of trailer might make one type or another a better option. For a pop-up camper or smaller travel trailer a good choice is the K-Source clip-on mirror set # KS3891-2. These will clip on to just about any mirror that has a gap between the glass and outer housing, as shown in the linked photo. Another option that is often better for longer trailers...
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• Could Swagman XC2 Bike Rack be Used With Bike that Weighs Between 34 and 36 lbs
• You might try a more consistent scale as a 2 lb fluctuation is pretty big. Most likely you are seeing 36 lbs as an exaggerated figure like if the bike was pushed on it slightly though so I would assume you'd be under the weight capacity of the XC2 part # S64650. This also works with your 44 inch wheelbase and angled frame top tube.
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• Vacuum Connector for Use with Demco Air Force One and 2021 Ford Expedition
• Since you have a hard vacuum line on your 21' Ford Expedition you'd want the Demco Vacuum Connection Tee Fitting # DM6257 when installing the Demco Air Force One # SM99209.
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• Determining If 1000lb Weight Distribution Hitch Will Work With Trailer That Has 750lb Tongue Weight
• You would more than likely be just fine using a 1000lb rated weight distribution hitch like the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW # FA92-00-1000 for your trailer that has 750lbs of tongue weight as this hitch works with tongue weights between 600-1000lbs as long as the 750lbs you mentioned is total tongue weight. Total tongue weight is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to tow trailer plus the weight of any cargo...
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• Can Brake Controller Install Right Next to Radio in 1999 Ford Expedition
• You can install a brake controller right next to a vehicle radio and you won't have any issue with interference or anything else. When you install the Primus # TK90160 you'd simply just plug in the install harness part # 3035-P which is a confirmed fit for your 1999 Ford Expedition. This harness has been tested as-is and works great on your vehicle and would not cause any issue.
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• Tire Chain Recommendation for 2018 Ford Expedition with 285/45R22
• The Titan tire chains part # TC2327 that you referenced would be a great option for your 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum that has tire size 285/45R22. I like these chains as they are pretty easy to install, provide great traction, and are priced pretty decently too. Just a set on the rear axle will get you around decently but if you want the best traction for turning and braking you'd want a set on the front too. Be sure to check with Ford to see if you can use them on all tires as well.
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• Can Hydraulic Drum Brake Kit # AKFBBRK-7-D be Used with Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator
• Yes, the Hydraulic Brake Kit # AKFBBRK-7-D that you referenced will work with electric over hydraulic actuators. For drum brakes the best actuator is the Hydrastar part # HBA-12 as we have found that it reacts very quickly and is very reliable.
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• Towing Mirror Recommendation for a 2012 Ford Expedition
• I recommend the K Source Universal Clip-On Towing Mirror, part # KS3891 for your 2012 Ford Expedition. As long as you have a lip on the edge of your mirrors, these will work great for you. These mirrors are sold individually and will attach to either the driver or the passenger side mirrors. These mirrors measure 7-3/4 inches tall by 5-1/8 inches wide. I have attached a link to a product review video for you.
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