So thanks for the reviews - I'm definitely gonna purchase cause the shifting is pretty clunky (esp in normal an eco mode) with my larger tires - Swapped 32s for 34s (OBX).
One question: I already reprogrammed the ECU for larger tire size and added fog light capacity (using FORSCAN). Will the...
Ford Dealership filled 7 qts (according to the invoice) and the oil was WAAAY over on the H dipstick (above the twist)- so I slurped out about 3/4 qt - now its still over max but below the twist. Don't want to drop it too low (in case the H dipstick is the wrong one) but this is just all beyond...
M2DZ wait too long - I used ML3Z and did a pop and swap with the mirror lights and the tank opener switch. Reprogrammed on ForScan and all works perfect.
Thanks for the info and comparison. I decided to replace my plastic rear bumper with an OEM steel rear bumper. Didn't really want to shell out $1000-1500 for the aftermarket rear bumpers (most of which also require license plate relocation, which I don't wanna do).
Found a used OEM rear bumper...
I worked it out to leave the whole mesh on under the hardtop - just have to undo a few bungees to reach under to the latches and take top panels off. Very convenient/cool to leave it on under MIC.
Love these Gearshades - really well made and easy to install. I even found a way to keep it on under my MIC hardtop. Easy to undo bungees and reach under to undo hardtop latches. Very solid on an open air drive - doesn't flutter. Overall very pleased (got the same blue color).
I pulled the 3A fuse and all 4 terminals remain hot - so that fuse does not control the 4 posts. I noticed that there is a small wire leaving from below the fuse area - didn't test it because it's all wrapped but I'm pretty sure that's the line the fuse is connected. Probably some...
Ran this tire size change and PCM and AWD reset/relearn and it worked perfected - service wrench DTC gone - all humming smoothly - in fact I feel like the shifting got smoother with the relearn (maybe just my imagination) - Thanks for taking the time to post and teach a novice Forscanner.
Interesting - I checked them out - they are Escape / Explorer switches - look the same except for the gas tank lid switch where I have puddle lights. Not sure if I can swap - but good backup plan in case I can't get the other parts - thanks.
@geking - mind sharing where you found ml3z-11654-da? A lot f these ford site show the parts but after you order come back and say its out of stock. I had the same problem as you with MD2Z - so going to plan 3 ... thanks to @beebop for the alternative
This is really brilliant stuff - thanks for sharing. One quick question: If I want FOG ONLY (04) should the As-Built line in your example end up being 726-42-01-0000-0404-0577?
I like that you got 34" on stock rims - that's excellent. I'm looking at getting 34's on my stock OBX 18" rims - also Nitto Grapplers (Ridge). Also with 4wp kit. What's your final drive? 3.73:1? Or did you upsize? Mine's 3.73 and wondering how the torque feels out of the blocks with 34s?