You can turn the start up seatbelt minder off in the dash screen, 4 button presses for eco or 5 if the seatbelt minder is still on.
EDIT: I lied, there's no such setting. can just check status under "Information" tab, not disable startup reminder.
It's really a bit tight once the cubby is in, not much of a way to get to the rear of the cubby without coming from below and even then its an odd angle. Plenty of room in the bed side panels though.
the "drybox storage" is the Ford OEM bed cubby that they sell as Accessories or as add-in on a factory order.
That's also where I installed some USB ports, will likely install a 1000w inverter and run a line for 120v to the same cubby.
The box isn't necessarilty waterproofed, there's a few...
So the way it works is a single clip on the front side, front end pops out and the unit pulls directly out.
There's a lip that makes getting to the clip nearly impossible from the outside, you need to remove the trim pieces in the wheel well, just pop tabs, that you can pull back and see the...
Your OP said the first was dealer-performed and the second was the "dealer working [you] in" I presumed that to mean service department for a second time, especially when you mention the service manager throwing up his hands and giving some left field reasoning.
Definitely going to check my...
Just did my 3600mi change this weekend, dip stick seemed fine although I only ended up putting roughly 4.5-5 quarts in, manual reads 5.5 total for the 2.0L. I'll check it later today when I cap it off and see - I'm thinking they just overfilled though, twice.
Oh also don't ever, ever go to Red McCombs or his other spots, McCombs Ford West? My grandfather knew McCombs personally and spit the name out of his mouth every time, but that's anecdotal (and what was asked for). Maybe it's generational but my own experiences having been to these two multiple...
I walked onto the lot and bought my XLT onsite from Jesse Saenz at Mac Haik Southway. Solid dude, straight up and to the point. Worked with me on additions to make the $5k markup worth it and just generally great at chopping it up during the test drive and the wait for finance guy part...
Only cause others haven't yet! Seems I'm the only person experiencing issues with my keyfob distance, service manual says NOR for the RKE is 30m!! I'm getting maybe 5, and slight inconveniences like a half useless, multi-decade feature really get me in the mood to anger read the service manual...
So the short of it is likely a new RTM is needed for my case, reprogrammed keys n tested votages already but that's also where the service manual seems to end on it. Dealer already said they'd not prioritize (duh) and even if they had the RTM is definitely, for sure, on backorder.
Take me back...
Pinpoint Test N
N5 CHECK FOR REDUCED RANGE
NOTE: Make sure the vehicle is in an open area with no other large metal objects near, such as other vehicles or steel buildings.
NOTE: If the RKE functions when near the vehicle, but not at approximately 30m (98 ft), a poor range concern is present.
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RKE (if equipped)
The RKE feature is controlled by the BCM . When a button is pressed, the TIC and RKE command is
received by the RTM (remote start vehicles) or the BCM (non-remote start vehicles). The RTM (remote start vehicles) interprets the information and sends a message to the BCM over a...
Keep an eye on them, there's been a few members here that report the OEM Ford flaps will wear away your paint where mounted. might be bad installations but wouldn't hurt to put some felt between the flap and your paint.
Radio Transceiver Module (RTM)
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE: If installing a new module, it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the diagnostic scan tool prior to removing the module. This information must be...
Think I found it:
RTM
The RTM communicates all RKE and passive key information to the BCM over a LIN circuit and when awake the CAN . The RTM is an antenna that receives the high frequency signals from passive keys. For additional information:
Refer to: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry...
Update 7/6: Service department wants to hold the truck for 5-7 days while they work through tickets, figures dealer wouldn't be much help for a "non-issue" like this.
Does anyone with a service manual have a diagram of factory-antenna location(s) for the keyfob transmitters? I'm hoping its a...