I was one of the first to get the hybrid version delivered here in Ohio. So I do have some time invested in the vehicle and sharing experiences owning it. Just because I sold this one does not mean I won't get another one someday especially if they ever come out with a EV or PHEV version.
Just this past week, a guy in our town won $1 million from them. https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/warren-news/opportunity-knocks-on-warren-couples-door-to-the-tune-of-1-million/
They have known this for years and decided to ignore it. Telling us it is not a problem and drilling a few holes in the bottom plastic cover as a "fix".
Like I said it is hybrid drive train specific but is not critical to it's function thus not covered under the hybrid extended warranty. It's purpose is to help heat the interior since the ICE does not always start and heat radiator fluid used in a regular heat exchanger also found in both...
From what I am reading on the forums here is that it is unique to the hybrid model. Ford lists it as aux heater assy (18K463). It is only covered under 3/36 and only used on hybrids. It is not on the list for "8/100 Warranty for Unique Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Components".
The exhaust heat exchanger failing should be a concern for everyone owning the hybrid. I can see this eventually failing for many, most likely right after warranty expires of course. The big deal is the fact that the exchanger is an integral part of the exhaust system and the only way to replace...
66 years old here, never made a ton of money. However I worked hard, and saved from a young age. As much as I could. I always listened to my father when he told me to "always live below your means". That has allowed me to retire very comfortably with zero debt and know that I will be able to...
Since we all know that businesses never absorb the cost of material and wage increases, what will this do to the sticker price of a new Ford?
“The agreement grants 25% in base wage increases through April 2028, and will cumulatively raise the top wage by over 30% to more than $40 an hour, and...