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I agree. I recommend that he get someone at the dealership to ride or sit WITH him while the problem is occurring. Replacement of a steering gear involves additional diagnostics and obtaining an RVC ( Repair Validation Code) BEFORE a part can be installed. Otherwise Ford won't pay. Having said...

This is probably a classic case of "it's not doing it with us". When I encounter a problem that I can't duplicate, I request a ride with the customer. I have the service writer tell the customer to come by while the problem is occurring. And I ride with him. Then if necessary , we may swap...

I wonder also because except for the blank screen, the rest is just the operation of the truck. Every vehicle has its own "feel" and operating characteristics. And the complaints seem to be things that are noticed on a 10 minutes test drive 🤷🏾‍♂️

I noticed that there's a slightly different feel to the steering if the lane keeping assist is on vs off. It seems to be a bit more settled with the assist off especially if you line to drive in a different spot that the assist prefers. I recommend turning it off just to see the difference. I...

I understand the reluctance to transmit data. But I've come to appreciate it when a vehicle comes in with an intermittent problem that went away and the trouble code cleared itself, that data the vehicle transmitted has helped us diagnose some of those problems. Also, when a customer has called...

I'm sure it didn't. Truth be told, it usually takes REGULAR overfilling to cause any problems. And even then nothing usually breaks externally. Although overfilling should be avoided, these vehicles aren't as fragile as some seem to think.

I love my Ford pass . Yes, Ford may know all about me. Heck, everyone else does. One more entity won't hurt😅

My standard recommendation is to FULLY change and test the battery. Replace with an AGM if it's even borderline. Ford is finally replacing with AGM under warranty even if not originally equipped with an AGM battery. Perform a BMS reset. And if under warranty, reprogram the ACCM. If outside of...

Looks like you're doing fine. Oil analysis would be nice for curiosity. But it's not necessary. Just drive and maintain as youve been doing. If you had a fuel injector malfunction, the fuel in oil would be so noticeable that an oil analysis wouldn't be necessary. Just do as youve been doing...

Maintain as the owners manual suggests, that's all. The oil life monitor is indeed accurate, especially for the hybrid.

I Guess looks are truly subjective. I never saw the grill as and afterthought. It actually looks like what it is, and update that you either love, hate, or feel indifference toward. But it looks well integrated to me. But as I said looks are subjective. In the beginning it looked a bit strange...

This person was likely driving in lower speeds in either stop and go traffic or steady low speeds that allow the engine to maximize hybrid mode. I suspect he was remaining in hybrid mode for 1 mile + stretches where the engine was only needed to to charge the battery periodically.

How do I know that I'm ALMOST in geezer territory? There's an ADULT co worker who refers to EVERY OTHER coworker by ONLY their first name. But he refers to me as MISTER Darryl.

THIS!!! A reasonable all of the above approach. I say the same for (gasp) EVs. When people mention that driving an EV with electricity produced by coal is just as dirty as driving a gasoline fueled vehicle (not true) , I mention that the gasoline fueled vehicle is stuck at the emissions level...

That's Exactly the case. Octane makes little difference whether EcoBoost or hybrid. But the ethanol does. The only reason I don't use it is because the difference in price more than negates the improvement in MPG. In my neck of the woods, ethanol free costs almost as much as premium.

The maverick seems to have 3 major mpg theirs. Over 40 mpg (sometimes significantly) at 45 mph or less on suburban roads or moderate stop and go. Mid 30s at 50-60 ish. Low 30-upper 20s at 70+. I noticed that there's not a big drop from 65-80 . The mpg theirs seem to reflect the amount of...

Thankfully, we're not trying to drive our Maverick under water 🤣. On another note, I like the fact that "low" range is only for extra braking but also allows normal acceleration and highway speeds. It essentially makes it idiot proof if the driver forgets to take it out of low when the extra...

It's fairly easy to see if it's the old vs new style vent tube. Peel back the left rear wheel well liner just enough to see the vent tube which is beside the top of the shock. If the end of the tube is pointing up, it's the old style. If it's curved and points down, it's the new style. If a...

I'm getting old. Years ago I'd have summarily dismissed your suggestion. Today it makes sense. I still take the fastest route TO work and on long trips when I'm pressed for time. But on my way HOME from work, I find myself taking one of several scenic routes on the winding 2 lane roads while...

It's one of those colors you love or hate. Personally, I'd love it. To be safe, manufacturers mostly make their vehicles in colours that a lot of people kinda like but few actually hate. I remember back in the 1970s cars came in a larger variety of interesting colors. A lot various shades of...