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Ford gets information from the field (us) . They test vehicles they had to buy back. They come to the shops to work with us. They had OTHER vehicles where they had to tweak the change strategy. So it not as if they're too stupid to know a parasitic drain vs an undercharge. Part of our tests...

There's no need to speculate. The escape and Maverick have the same powertrain. But the escape is made in the USA. The Maverick in Mexico. Modules may possibly be sourced from different suppliers. But the escape that was made until they were discontinued came out in 2020. By the way the 2025s...

The 2025 update is NOT the same as the one just released. And if YOUR battery is being drained as it's being driven, that's a different problem unique to your vehicle. There has not been one battery that is being drained that I've seen. If that was the case, the problem would be MUCH MORE...

I'm going to be honest. The actual driving experience is more than the numbers. I drove an EcoBoost. The sensation is just DIFFERENT. It's undeniable. It feels significantly faster. If a person wants the rush that comes with hard acceleration, the hybrid can't compete. And that's perfectly ok...

The battery level has been sufficient for hybrids and conventional vehicles since they started using a battery life monitor. It's only been a consistent problem in some of THESE vehicles. So the charge level evidently isn't the problem. The Maverick is the problem given the fact that the problem...

Or you simply want more power. Yes the hybrid's acceleration is just perfect for me. But I know some people who buy the most powerful edition of any motor vehicle they get. And getting the 20 something mpg while doing so makes them giddy. Some of these people had the 4.0 V6 Ranger previously...

I don't think it would be related to the evap system. That's connected to the PCM. The PCM would have to be the source module. As for the clicking that occurs, the abs being the source would make sense since touching the brake pedal is a signal that you MAY be getting ready to start the vehicle...

90% as measured by the vehicle is perfectly fine for battery longevity

Yes. Perfectly ok

Most likely a problem with one of the evap system valves. The fuel door doesn't open until the tank pressure is zero. The valve is likely sticking causing the pressure not to drop in a timely manner. That's why your fuel door wouldn't open

The update involves reprogramming the ACCM (Air conditioning control module)and the abs module. The ACCM update has been available for nearly a year and fixed most cases. Adding the abs module hopefully will fix the rest

If you are getting a 2025, I wouldn't be too concerned about the deep sleep issue. The 2025 doesn't seem to have that issue. Truth be told, the vast majority of the older hybrids don't either. But for those who do have the problem, it's often persistent. But Ford actually finally has a solution...

They don't have the talk vectoring rear end to my knowledge. That's reserved for the tremor and lobo if I'm not mistaken. In fact, that is why the the 4K towing package is not available in those trims

There has been a fix from FORD for nearly a year for the battery drain issue that works for most . It has been updated and should work for the rest. It's an SSM (special service message) . All they have to do is look it up. It involves 2 software updates. The Bluetooth issue is likely an update...

I see the video. But since I see vehicles every day and have witnessed the days of sludge monster cars of the 1970s that used oil meeting SE standards that also required 10w-40 oil transition to SP. Synthetic blend and full synthetic oils with the engines needing 5-20, 5,-30 , and various...

I was simply saying that it was unnecessary. But if they wanted to do it, it's fine. I don't though. And every one of my vehicles made in the 90s and beyond has lasted 200,000 miles+ and the engine has not been the reason it was discarded or sold. But I always use good oil . I started using...

In all honesty, well made engines maintained per manufacturer recommendation using the oil meeting or exceeding the standards tend to stay clean. And any build up is so small and superficial as to be inconsequential. But if a person has peace of mind changing oil more often than recommended...

That would be a good point if it was true. But as an auto mechanic for over 40 of my 61 years, the opposite is usually true. Most are neglectful. At best they wait for the light to come on. I find that those who follow the manufacturer recommendation and those who change much more often tend to...

In my experience, the Fairmont was actually a pretty good car as far as reliability (in its day) . The engines were mainly the bulletproof 2.3 4 cylinder and the also bulletproof 3.3 inline 6 cylinder. The vehicle itself wasn't anything special. But it reliably got you from point A to point B...

There's a brand new special service message that addresses the concern. It involves reprogramming the ABS and ACCM.