I'm equally paranoid but also not entirely sure of what I should be looking at to visually identify a failure. Mine don't appear pretty, either, but what can I look for to ID a failed plug versus Dana being sloppy?
Interesting to hear.
Stupid question from a n00b time - what's the best way - if any - to visually ID a good, bad, or "partially failed" plug weld on these?
I've played with TTA a few times but now I'm a little paranoid.
They've been on since Day 1 and the vehicle has received updates - but if these As-Built registries are continually updated, you would think official Ford dealer programming through FDRS for a keypad would have been pulled into those revisions. Wonder if dealer programming for, say, the JBL...
I'll have to look at that again, but my original experience was that it did NOT evolve over time.
My Bronco wasn't built with the remote keypad locks, so had my dealer add them. Months later, reverted to AS-BUILT data from Motorcraft for BCM and a couple other modules to test something. In...
I do enjoy videos that simultaneously praise and shame the free market. The "race to the bottom" to build a better mousetrap is not new, and it's not solely tied to a globalized industry.
Mine are painted black but that shouldn't be an issue - there are other black painted metal parts underhood - both OE and aftermarket - that are most definitely NOT rusting.
Funny you mention their hood struts - I've had mine installed since June last year and while they still work great, both the hood mounting hardware and strut bodies themselves are showing considerable corrosion.
IAG was great in replacing them quickly but noted this must be tied to Michigan's...
Alas, welcome to B6G...
Wish I had access to an Everglades locally; curious if Ford wired the winch the exact same way as the accessory kit or if there were any revisions made. (I'd also like to see if ground clearance is affected by the winch compared to my 2.3L BaseSquatch with mod bumper...)
It's increasingly common amongst dealers, yes - but not just Fords. I wouldn't hold much hope for finding a loaner whatsoever any more.
Despite not having a CEL currently your vehicle more than likely has the error codes stored "deep" within. Dealer should be able to see that pretty quickly on...