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I will also add regarding the 2.7 V6. It is dual injection (port and direct) which allows for the valves to be washed over with fuel to prevent carbon build up that direct injection only engines can suffer from. Not a deal killer if you have the 2.3, but something to probably budget for as you...

I agree with the OP, what a stupid statement to make as a Ford executive. That being said, crossed platforms and parts have been in the game for a long time. Nissan / Mercedes have a partnership on a small CUV. BMW/Toyota for the Supra, and many others. That being said, my only real issue with...

I may be in the minority with this response. I've had now 20 vehicles in my life, and have always been tempted to buy the extended warranty. Only once did I for a 1999 Subaru Outback. It is comforting to know you're covered, but in all honesty and in my own personal reality, I have yet to have a...

Like others have already said, it's a decent car for sure, but not void of its quirks. That said, show me any vehicle that doesn't have its own quirks. I'm responding however to your last sentence and the two vehicles that you mention, one being what it is replacing and the other basically...

For 5 years I split between this and a 2015 GTI Autobahn to spread out the commuter miles. Bought the GTI new, and this as a CPO with 20k miles in 2017 (it’s a 2014) for about 40% of MSRP, because nobody wanted a used car then. Sold the GTI in 2022 at 70k miles when everyone wanted a used car...

If they don’t fix the issue, then remind them that bait & switch is illegal.

I can certainly see its benefit for the 2-Door models and the 4-door HT only models. But not sure I see the need for a 4Door ST. In that configuration, just take the rear windows out of the ST (safari mode) and achieve basically the same thing, plus the coverage over the cargo area. But for the...

Mine started to hold/pull ever so slightly when making a turn at about 7k miles and 7 months old. Felt almost like a missing tooth on a gear in the system. Not always, but certainly noticeable. I suspect the exact same thing on mine and will be taking a look very soon at the linkage as well...

Same for my wife’s MB as well. Lasted three months before a nice BB nugget hit. Gawd, you want to talk expensive glass! Bought the RainX windshield repair kit, filled it with the epoxy, and has been fine for the last 4 years ever since. OP: any car with a windshield rake (lack thereof) like a...

curious what folks are using to keep the dash board clean and fade resistant? I have the black/roast combo, really like it, and would like to make sure the dash doesn't start to fade in the sun. Being hard plastic, I'm not sure what to use that won't (1) look too shiny/greasy or (2) become a...

It’s not just Ford and the other car makers. It’s also the apps on your phone where location tracking is active all the time (allegedly). “MyRadar” weather app is one of them that tracks and insurance companies buy that data to judge the driver. I’m so damn sick and tired of the word “tech”. I...

Only one dealership network that I've encountered over the last 35 years that has actually taken great care of me, and many will say I'm nuts, but I speak only the truth.... VW. Been down the road with Mercedes, Lexus, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Subaru, Volvo, GM, and now Ford. Only VW has treated...

. I looked at it, as I did a full flush at 70k on my 2014 Mercedes E350 with Amsoil transmission fluid, and was stunned at how well that car reacted to it. But looking into their ULV and doing some reading on the internet, decided that I would stick with OE while in the warranty period. I...

Thanks all, I found it via the part number search. There is a Ford dealership near my office, will try there in person this week and if no luck, will order it.

I'm no judge, only at 10k miles (June 24' delivery). No issues on mine. I specifically wanted the V6 though for a couple of reasons to hopefully ensure no major issues - the dual fuel injection system to keep the valves clean(er), and the compacted graphite w/ cracked mains engine. That is...

In comparison to some of you guys, mine is one step higher than a "mall crawler". It's a "museum piece"! Holy Crap do you guys put your cars through the paces! Not saying that's bad. It's what they're built for, but I'm still in the honeymoon period. Other than a slippery grass field or sandy...

Or perhaps the actual part number for Eruption Green paint pen? I can probably zero in on it via the ford website that way, I think? Who ever is in charge of that website, needs to spend a little more time on being descriptive of the parts! It has my Bronco loaded in (I keep track of my own...

Tried to buy some touch up paint for my bronco yesterday at the dealer, but it seems to be as precious as gold. They didn't have any, their supplier is out, and closest dealership that did have it is about an hour away in DC traffic. I'm looking for some Eruption Green touch up. Got a couple of...

Isn't there a known weakness in the 2.7's alternator location and getting it wet? OP, not sure if you have the 2.7? If so, your avatar picture (assume that is you) might be a clue to the cause?