Recent content by KO Stradivarius

I replaced my door speakers with Kicker 51KSC6704 (2-ways) for $130, and they sound much, much better. I’m no audiophile either but it’s good enough so that I really don’t want to go any further. Better bass, louder, clearer, easy to install, what’s not to like?

It sure would. Thanks. Too bad the Escape or Maverick doesn’t have a light from the factory. I don’t want to install one. Just pointing this out as a negative thing for this cover design from someone who has one. Trying to be a good guy so people have all of the info before they install a...

As I said, we have one on our ‘20 Escape and although it looks good, it makes checking the oil a little more difficult. If the lighting isn’t good, it’s hard to find the top of the dipstick tube at the bottom of that oval hole. Don’t @me

There are times in life when I wonder if something is due to Ignorance or Conspiracy. I’ve never been one to subscribe to Conspiracy Theories. There’s the famous quote: "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity" I could see how a mechanic might forget to...

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/2-5l-factory-engine-cover-definitive-thread.81811/ https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/engine-cover.74261/ Here are two threads for some past history from fellow MTC posters to find a way to install a cover. Just use the Search...

My 2025 hybrid does NOT have a cover. I had an issue with the dealer neglecting to reinstall the cover on my 2020 ESCAPE Hybrid (which has a cover), after a service visit. But they found it and owned up to it, so I went back and they put it back on, the mechanic just forgot. So I was a little...

Yours was a 2.0L Ecoboost. Of course, the 2.5L Hybrid has regenerative brakes. I assume they are a different animal than typical brakes. I know they last much longer until needing service. We have a 2020 Escape Hybrid with 91k miles, still with the original brakes. I have also done some brake...

I live in AZ so I have had many windshields replaced. Safelite is usually quite good. The dealer will just send out the car to a glass shop anyway. I’ve been asked before if I would like an OEM Ford w/shield or a comparable aftermarket part. Apparently my insurance covers either. I would...

This sounds like a supplier quality issue. Obviously the glass should not delaminate. I wouldn’t expect any problems with getting it replaced via warranty. As Glen stated, all windshields are two layers of glass laminated with vinyl in between, in order to retain the occupants in a frontal...

I looked at mine as well, and the RH Front Door is also inset to be sub-flush. In my experience (I've been involved in these exact issues, both Design and Plant Engr), there are many possible reasons that this is occurring. Too many to list here, but here are some: Yes, the Hinge may be...

This reminds me of the "edgy" rendering sketches that are done by the Studio designers to develop a "Theme" for vehicle designs. 80% of them look completely ridiculous, like the way they dress. These "artist" guys are the opposite of engineers.

I had a 2004 Taurus that would take about 4 more gallons after the click. The gas gage would not even be at Full. So I would obviously top that off until I saw gas in the pipe. I learned how to press the lever just slightly so that it would not click off and the last 4 gallons would take a...

I’m of the opposite opinion- if the door is inset too far inboard then it probably won’t leak because the seal is being compressed more into the seal gap between the door inner and body. It may contribute to higher door closing efforts, too. It’s a trade off of appearance (margin & flushness)...

Exactly. I’m not trying to argue, but the picture you’re showing is a CarPlay screen. When I am driving not using CarPlay, it shows Sirius Audio on the left 80% of the screen and the small window on the right 20%. So the button you pointed to is not displayed unless CarPlay is enabled. I...

Yes, I will also often grab the fob and hit the lock button before bed, watching for the taillights to flash.