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PLEASE get the ABS and ACCM updates done and share with us if it worked short and long term. I don't know if anyone has had the most recent updates performed to see if they actually work. Right now we're debating what we think will or won't work

To be honest, I'm simply going by results. If the vast majority of the hybrid Maverick batteries are lasting a normal life, that's what matters. There is a subset that have persistent frequent battery issues and short battery life and those are the ones that Ford is focused on. What's different...

I agree that the Continentals leave a lot to be desired. My factory equipment Goodyear Wrangler Territory HT tires had almost as much tread at 30,000 miles as the Continentals that are brand new from the factory. Even at 42,000 miles my Goodyear tires have significantly more tread than a...

Exactly! No dealership would voluntarily LOAN a cu4a vehicle for 6 weeks unless they absolutely HAD to. They're not going to loan a vehicle simply because they don't want to install axles on a simple Maverick. Just because parts were available 3 weeks ago doesn't mean they're available TODAY...

Ok. But IF there's a fix that is available that will allow the vehicle to be driven as designed, why not get it, especially if still under warranty? Some dealerships will even drop you off and pick you up if you're close enough to the dealership.

Unless they had it done AFTER April 8, 2026, they did NOT have it done. But if a person has low charging voltage that's a DIFFERENT problem that might be a repairable problem such as a faulty DC/DC converter. All I'm saying is that in EVERY case of short battery life I've experienced, it's...

WOW! I thought I was the top dog for the rate of racking up miles. And yes. Certain failures require battery replacement even though the battery itself is good if that particular component fails be they don't trust us to replace certain components without electrocuting ourselves 😂

Interesting trivia. During the height of the supply chain problem, We had a 5.0 equipped f150 under warranty that was consuming oil at the rate of around 1 qt per 600 miles. The engine was removed and partially disassembled for full diagnosis. It was determined that it needed an engine short...

While probably not applicable in this case since it's a manufacturer "Customer Satisfaction" recall, if it's a safety recall that disables a vehicle, the recall itself provides a means for transportation.

Your buddy could simply have called FORD corporate. We've had customers call Ford on us when they (rightly or wrongly) felt we were taking too long. Ford called to find out the issue. And they wouldn't allow our managers to simply blow smoke. They'd get the manager to give them a proposed...

I totally understand everyone's frustration. A new vehicle should start every time and operate as designed without incident. And as a Ford tech. It's frustrating to not be able to fix a car. But I can also say that I didn't feel bad because I used EVERY resource available. I can also say that...

That's true in some cases. But with a job as simple as axle replacement, they're usually not going to part with a loaner for an indefinite period of time For something as trivial as axle replacement. It won't hurt to check other dealerships. Perhaps another dealership has a relationship with a...

Here's a possible reason for parts shortages as well. Some large dealership order a large quantity to hoard. This leaves other dealerships lacking. In some cases when they realize folks are doing this, they'll restrict dealerships from ordering the part unless there is presently a repair order...

Dealerships have no interest in having a part on backorder because they can't get paid until the car is fixed. Sometimes a part will be available yesterday and on intergalactic backorder today because the last part was just sold. There is a chance another dealer will have it. But chances are is...

Your case isn't unique. My sister has been waiting a couple of months for an emissions purge valve for her CADILLAC SUV so her check engine light will turn off.

I know Ford dragged their feet . But it seems as if they've come up with a solution that seems to work for most vehicles that have a drain. It simply involves reprogramming the ACCM and the ABS module. It's worked for our customers. I recommend getting it done. Truth be told, I believe they have...

I don't know why. Different specs, different machining. Different quality control. Any number of reasons.

2025 XLT hybrid all-wheel drive with black appearance package. Purchased May 9th 2025. Current mileage as of today, May 26th 2026 I have 41,984 MI. Original set of tires with about half the tread still left. Goodyear Wrangler territory HT tires. No problems thus far

The reason they don't have the part is precisely because they have a high failure rate. And the new part is redesigned. Believe it or not, there is a vendor issue on a lot of parts for a lot of vehicles. It seemed to have started around the time COVID-19 came about. And it has only gotten...

Truth be told, EVERY manufacturer does this. It's not unique to Ford.