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The 2.3 has been a staple of Ford's for a long time. Different variants for sure, but recall back in the 80's the Merkur XR4Ti was a 2.3 turbo as well (Cosworth variant I believe?). We had a 2006 Mazda 3 GT sedan back then which was basically a Volvo ride, Ford engine and transmission and Mazda...

OP: You're not off-roading it heavily if at all. It'll be a daily driver / commuter. In my own opinion, I would focus more on the creature comforts (luxury package) over the off-road capability (lockers, sway bar disconnect, Sas tires, etc). Yes, I'm sure the 35's probably ride a little better...

I've had mine for two years / 25k miles. Daily driver with traffic. Road trips to NC. The seat padding has worn in pretty well, I find it to be quite comfortable. Was a little stiff at first for a while (but not bad), but has softened up a good bit, I like it. Mine is OBX with Lux. If I were to...

Don’t mind at all amigo! They’re IAG’s. One issue however that I suspect applies to basically all of them that aren’t hinged - if they hit something, they will pop holding brackets. They’re great for preventing mud and rock hits coming off the tire, but if you go over something that hits them...

Welcome! What part of Indiana? I have deep family roots in Indiana, from Washington, Petersburg, Richmond, Indy, Lafayette, and Ft. Wayne. I am the only one in my family ever to not go to college in the state of Indiana. I am the black sheep of the family (they still love me though, most of the...

It's all leading to this. Just a 4 minute YouTube video explains it all. We're seeing the infrastructure being built right now... Flok cameras record it, data centers store it, AI manages and passes judgment on it.

If you want the white letter look, I've had decent experience with the BFG "Trail Terrain" tire on my OBX at 275/65/18. They're basically a couple of steps down in ruggedness of the K03, come in SL rated for some sidewall forgiveness with outline white lettering. When balanced correctly, they...

Not much for me, largely because there just aren't a lot of places to take it for that in my area. When I"m back in NC, it'll go across a few loose dirt farm fields or some sand at the beach. But here in the outskirts of DC, despite the scenery, it's mostly just an open field to enjoy the...

As I used to say, you know it was a good night if it ended with Lynyrd. I'm pretty sure I still hold the record for being the most accurate air drummer on Sweet Home Alabama a certain bar in Wilmington. Perhaps not my proudest accomplishment in life, but certainly one of the more entertaining...

In 1997, I bought a 1994 GMC Jimmy SLT (4Door) from the local dealership. Lived in Wilmington, NC. By 1998 the paint was bubbling around the fender flares. They fixed it. Long story short, it didn’t see Y2K with me. Sucker was a rust bucket tip to tail. Turned out previous owner lived in Kill...

It's definitely a cool gadget, and looks excellent for an OE fixture. But... I'd like to see what it is like after a year or two of baking on the dash from the sunlight before I would be willing to cut an opening in my dash like that. Not knocking it, but have been bitten enough by a few things...

I believe it!! I thought I would need it when I was on the beach the last time (year ago...way too long), but it never seemed to need it and didn't really want to use it if I didn't have to. It was super hot that day and was being a gentle as I could with it.

PS: My wife made me give up the actual land-line phone in our home a few years ago, after she realized I only wanted it to "assist" with the Microsoft Help Desk guy who had detected a virus on my computer (Apple) and wanted to help me fix it.. Figured it was much cheaper than an actual...

I can promise that my VIN # is not what the eye in the sky is concerned about when it comes to profiling me. It has far bigger worries with me thanks to the microphones in the car and what comes out of my mouth when dealing with DC traffic. Willing to bet my social security number, person...

Reason #984 why I need to finally ditch DC and get back to NC! Toss in some of that secret BBQ sauce, and we'll become neighbors!

You bet I did! If you know, you know....Richard.

Looks like a warranty trip to the dealer for a new purge valve to me. Kudos to Ford however for putting it right there on top for ease of access, as the PCV is certainly an important component that does wear out (clogs) over time. Not 15,000 miles kind've time, but someday kind've time. I've...

I've got the rear only (4.27) and have only needed it once. In the snow melt, dirt parking lot, sunk into some mud. 4H, was stuck. Hit the locker, and it rolled out of the mud like it wasn't even there. Otherwise I've not had a use for it at all. I'm a mall crawler that sees some farm land...

Good Gawd, I hope you bought it on April 24th, 2024!! Otherwise, what did you install for $56,650? A Flux Capacitor? :rockon:

Well, at least we’re not getting error messages for work out parts that aren’t even close to being worn out. Wife’s 2020 Mercedes has 99,140 miles and still on the same pads/rotors with nearly 50% of pad life left. Car threw a message saying to check the pads and call the dealership. Went into...