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Short trips are very hard on engines. Something like 85% of engine wear takes place in the first minute or 2 after a cold start, not to mention the accumulation of condensate in the crankcase that can't completely burn off.

Yes, they arrived about 2 weeks ago. They are relatively small, but very nicely made of stainless steel. I will install some clear paint protection film on the sills first, then apply them on top of that. Here's a few pics.

Have a really good look at that picture, I'd wager that is a white door reflected in the side window, you can even see the doorknob. The reflected image just conveniently covers the original info screen.

Can't sell it until you actually sign papers and pay for it, (then it's yours). Just decline it and move on, you still have an easy out.

Exactly, and they're quite good at it too. The epitome of sleaze.

I've ordered a set of these, I thought that being steel alloy would make them more durable than the vinyl ones. Here's some pics as to the size. I will install some clear paint protection film on the sills first and apply them on top of that.

That is quite correct, voltage drops can hide anywhere, even where the positive button of the cigarette plug makes contact. My message was simply not to trust a $12 volt plug in a cigarette lighter socket when diagnosing battery voltage. I have personally dealt with an out of range readings...

Being as it's a Hybrid, and the second dealer knows you already have one, they may be hoping you get pissed and drop your order so they can sell it at a markup on the lot. (Ask me how I know). And keep pushing for the rollover private offer.

Just check and verify that the readings from a quality Multi meter and the reading on the cigarette socket lighter display are close to the same, if so, then you can trust the reading. From my experience those small plug voltage displays can be out by 1-2 volts, the quality of a $12 display is...

Be wary of the small cheap digital volt meters like the one in the picture below, designed to plug into your cigarette lighter, although quite useful for keeping tabs on different charging conditions, the readings can ultimately be quite inaccurate. I would use a quality Digital voltmeter to...

After watching the video, I now understand how the different gearing is achieved on the Mavericks CVT Trans. The light came on when it was mentioned that the #1 electric drive motor actually reversed direction to give the overdrive ratio. It really is a marvel of engineering, and yet simple in...

That is exactly what happened to me. I ordered an XLT Hybrid lux from the local Vancouver Island Ford Dealer on Sept 20 2022. At the time I was not informed that they had no more allocations for 2023, so they basically sold me a truck they knew was unobtainable in that model year. (that is why...

Exactly the same thing happened to me in Canada. My original order for a XLT Hybrid /lux was made on Sept 17/2022. I went to my Local Dealer on July 17 2023 to be positive that my order would be rolled over to a 24 and not be cancelled. I was assured by my salesman it had been. Last week after...

Ordered 2023 XLT Hybrid lux on Sept 20/22, rolled over to a 2024 & dropped roll up tonneau on Aug 19 2023. After 13 months still no VIN or build date schedule.

This mirrors my experiences exactly, After 13 months there's never been any news of any kind.

It's likely the sound of positive air pressure being pushed out of the brake booster. I bet it doesn't happen when the vehicle's running as there's a vacuum in the booster then.

Nice job, and a clear wiring diagram

That is a good indication as to what Mavericks are actually selling for in the real world.