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That's not at all what I said. You're trying to make this a 'you versus me' thing, when it is a SOCIETAL thing, meaning bigger than either one of us. Remember AS/S is on trucks, cars, SUVs, everything, in an effort to bring their ENTIRE mileage average up. And FWIW, my Bronco is actually for...

As a powertrain engineer, you're not entirely accurate. Smaller engines with proper gearing do NOT necessarily see reduced fuel economy. Properly implemented they do just fine - and by that I mean vehicle weight is also taken into account. Are they hot rods that will pull hole shots and run 12...

Yes, you do, through higher prices at the pump. Wasting fuel increases demand, which drives up the price for everyone. Speeding does the same, your vehicle, regardless of what it is, gets better mileage at lower speeds (yes, to a point), so using more fuel drives up demand, which drives up the...

Why do you think they're saying now that it's a 'mandate' instead of being honest about how it is actually labeled in the EPA guidelines? They're trying to get people fired up over something that can be disabled with the very simple, less-than-a-second push of a button. In other words, fired up...

There is cost involved to take it out. Is it relatively easy? Oh probably. But is it cost-effective to redesign wiring circuits, dash panels, starters, etc. to remove it once it's designed and being produced? Not usually, because there's tooling and training costs involved in all of that. Not to...

That's not a mandate. That's an incentive. Which is why not all vehicles have it. If it were a mandate it would be on EVERY vehicle. Terminology matters.

Dangerous words - those are more hated than AS/S. As for AS/S...it's not actually a mandate. EPA only ever mandated fuel economy numbers. AS/S is a technology that most, if not all, OEMs decided to use to help reach those numbers on at least some of their vehicles. The USE of said technology to...

I could share some 'good old days' stories about GM...but I won't.

Funny how that little detail was missed in the original article...or how the government is yet again being dishonest.

I'll bet the answer is no. Because the next EPA chief will likely bring it back. Not to mention other countries still require it. Hit the button on the dash. It's pretty simple. It is now a part of the start-up routine for us in the Bronco and her Expedition.

It would have to be a REALLY rough week...considering the Bronco is a Ford, not GM.

Agreed, OEMs like to use that style of lock because the key is easier to grip with gloved hands if necessary. Some component of OP's vehicle, either the dash or (less likely) the entire vehicle, was stopped at a portion of the assembly that needed to be locked out. When it happened someone...

Plastic gets brittle when it is cold and doesn't fold/roll well. Very common problem on jeep tops. Not sure how common it is on Broncos.

Thanks. I hate it. Took a look at the '25 Expedition pictures and bought her a '24. Eventually I won't have a choice. Until then...no thanks.

Sounds like you've got several people trying to help you out already, but I'm in the same camp as them - replace it. It's a relatively cheap and quick procedure, avoids the stress of wondering if you're leaking fluid the whole way home, etc. etc. I don't blame you for having used the JB to get...

This is one of the units I'd suggest, especially if your trails will be relatively easy getting to your campsite. They're pretty lightweight, and surprisingly on the roomy side.

The last 4 years were pretty steady, actually. Steel and other commodity prices evened out, and actually came well off their highs of 2020/2021. We buy components DAILY and have seen prices all over the map, and price guarantees shortened in some cases to two weeks instead of the normal 30 days...

If your dealer has locked in an agreed price, you won't get hit with the increase. The sticker and invoice price might go up, but YOUR price won't.

That's the issue ANYONE who deals with commodities is facing right now. Under normal circumstances, you can, because while it fluctuates some, it's pretty stable. We are NOT in normal times.

If you don't know, you don't have one. Most people qualify for X plan if they have a sponsor (it's like a friends discount if you know a Ford employee, a LOT of dealers will offer it to anyone). A plan is for direct Ford employees/retirees. Z plan is for family members of direct Ford...