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They really do help keep the sides of the vehicle cleaner during inclement weather or dirt/gravel on unpaved roads. I've added them to every vehicle in the past 30+ years, which for me hasn't been that many, having seen the lower rocker panels have the paint basically blasted off one winter...

My first md was the floor mats to protect the carpet during inclement weather, along with a tonneau to keep the leaves,, seeds, and petals out of the bed (we have a Japanese Cherry Tree beside the driveway).

Mine sometimes sends them well above the SoC threshold, sort of weird. - Installed a battery monitor a few weeks back. Usually 20-30 minutes after key off, during draw time. Then level pops up to 70% or higher. Factory battery isn't hardy, but tests good, recharge. Ready to try cramming a...

Deep sleep turns off the passenger side, any chance the vehicle went into deep sleep?

By now it appears the only teething pain left for the Hybrid models is the undersized battery under the back seat. The electronics draw is a little too steep for anything other than overnight, and they don't hold enough charge to prevent deep-sleep or conservation mode. I'm really liking the...

Those rear sensors are priceless when backing out blind from between two tall vehicles, and you're unable to see what's coming....they sure do, and the truck will beep it's head off to let you know there's something there. Haven't toyed with the adaptive cruise yet, as I've always hesitated...

Almost had a similar strike last week, but as I slowed the artificial noise maker kicked on, the dear's head tilted, it turned around, and ran the other way. - Just maybe, the noise generators on the Hybrid act as a deer whistle, or are close enough to their ears. That's actually pretty minimal...

What model Optima Yellow-Top did you use, and was there any issue fitting into the box under the seat? Best battery I every bought was one of their Red-Top batteries I installed in my prior Outback. Thanks

Upnash, I'd venture that deep-sleep was within minutes of turning if off? - There's a 40-50 minute period of time immediately following shutdown during which there's a pretty good draw on the 12v battery, until most of the electronics shut down. Contrary to what you expect, right after driving...

The 'add-on' keypad needs to be programmed into the truck to be recognized, which most owners aren't going to be capable of doing themselves. If you buy it off the accessories site, you would still likely need a dealer to bond the remote to the truck in order to actually unlock the doors.

Shouldn't be an issue. There's actually quite a bit of load when all the electronics fire up. I've watched the voltage levels/SoC with the little BT monitoring device, and when first powered or for 40-50 minutes following key-on, there's quite a bit of load on that little battery. Enough that...

With the rear glass open, air usually comes over the cab, and sucks into the open vent window. On full sized pickups, if you have dirt or mulch in the bed, it brings it right in with the air. I'd imagine driving with it open in the rain would still allow rain to be pushed or blown into the...

Well if we need to get one from the same engine type, that limits the number of units (at least used) for us Hybrid owners. Ford sells a whole lot more EB Escapes than Hybrids. Anybody know what would need to be changed in Forscan, presumably in the climate control module, to allow the...

Also came on my Lariat, and absolutely love that little window in warm weather. Slide it open while driving, and you get wonderful air circulation, without having to turn on the AC. Also handy if you have a dog in the back seat, which lets them safely have some air movement, without risk of...

Only problem with smoke tinted lamps is they're not as visible during the daytime. I absolutely hate following somebody who's sprayed they're tail lights and upper eye level stop lamp to tint them, as many times you cannot see them when they illuminate during the daytime when it's sunny. - It's...

Colors also still need updating for '23 & '24 changes.....Atlas Blue isn't listed, nor the gray that was new for '23, or Terrain for '24.

Oh, the BMS is partially insane with respect to charging. Coming home with headlights on, radio, and seat heater charges the battery more than on the morning with only the radio on. - You expect faster charging with nothing on, which isn't the case. After running a my charger in recovery mode...

My experience has always been the reverse. Bring in the battery, tell them it's not holding a charge, and they've either replaced or pro-rated the battery based on the purchase date in months. Only had them fail once within the 3 year free replacement (Maxx) and twice during the extended...

Ford's BMS usually only charges to around 80%, and the 12.42 volts on the tester would equal just over 75% SoC (depending upon temperature). Using CCA, 658 CCA of 760 CCA would indicate ~86% charge. - AGM batteries tend to have a slightly higher voltage than Flooded cell batteries. Subtract...

Going to sound stupid, but pull the bulb, turn it 180 degrees and re-insert it. See if that corrects the issue. My driver side had one bulb do the same thing after switching to Lasfit LEDs, turned the stinker 180 degrees and now it lights on the auto setting. Mine also had the same symptom...