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Is this meant to be a snarky reply? Lots of these non-helpful responses in this wonderful forum, but I will try to answer your question The factory oil filter was right-hand threaded correctly. But it was tightened well beyond proper specifications. Requiring too much force to remove. I drove...

I think it must be part of the "Built Ford Tough" tradition. I still remember my F150. I could not remove the factory oil filter with one of those swivel oil wrenches (big metal ring wrench). There was only enough swing room to tighten up the swivel and the filter would not budge. So I tried...

While I agree with much of your post, wouldn't that be 9% per year so 5 times that much interest over the life of the loan? For a more detailed payment breakdown: https://www.amortization.org/auto/amortization.php?amount=37000&rate=9&d=0&t=5&p=years&by=monthly

1/2 second at 60mph = 44 feet, at 30mph = 22 feet, at 10mph= 7-1/3 feet. at 1mph = 8.8 inches.

Another guess, could L/H be longitudinal halfshaft? Though isn't the engine sideways making that label incorrect. Unless speaking relative to the engine orientation.

I am surprised that some Maverick owners think Ridgelines are "ugly". I do think the Maverick is better looking overall, especially the front end, but both trucks have an understated appearance that should age well IMO. Unlike trucks with exaggerated flairs and scoops in an attempt to appear...

I see I am 17 pages behind, but I totally agree. I started a thread years ago asking if anyone had attempted to remove the center console or just taken a look at how the console was mounted to the floor and dash under the plastic housing. The truck was too new for much of a response, but I...

Plastic can oxidize over time, but it does depend type. I was interested in learning more about this recently as my decades old F150 plastic interior is still in good shape, without any cracks or discoloration. While the plastic holding the door latch cables hidden away inside the door panel...

Yes the thought does cross one's mind, but much less so for a hybrid vehicle than a full EV. The risk should be quite low but after years of wear and tear does the risk go up? The concern is compounded due to the nature of Lithium-ion fires being hard to put out. One sees reports of EVs getting...

I am still driving my old pickup, but the Maverick and Ridgeline have been on my short list as a potential replacement over the past couple of years. The new Ranger is now added to that list. The inability to easily haul bigger sheet goods is the biggest negative for me regarding the Maverick...

Yes, while I like some modern improvements, I would also be interested in one of those 80's Japanese small pickups (Toyota, Nissan, Mazda) with manual transmission, air conditioning, cruise control and every thing else kept minimal. Only upgrading to modern crash safety standards. I had an old...

Sure, but the claim/question was that all modern cars can be tracked without an App. I was trying to better understand that comment. To understand what technology is there already without the owner/driver using their phone or navigation system. Not to be obstinate, but all our vehicles at home...

Why not ignore the question if it makes ZERO sense to you? Are there not different usage patterns for different owners? I thought I asked a fairly simple question, looking to explore the possibility of removal before purchasing the truck. The bed could be used for other things, and it is more...

Do all modern cars have an always on cellular connection? I thought this was still a work in progress for most vehicles, that it would not become prevalent until there was more 5G/internet-of-things/driver-assist features. Where the customer paid for a data service. But I have not been keeping...

I usually put my phone in airplane mode when going on a road trip. As I don't want to be disturbed or worry about the battery. But my vehicle is old without a bluetooth stereo, charging ports, etc. Still it is one thing to be knowingly tracked through a smarthphone versus the vehicle. There is...

So this should be called the Ford Tracking and Snooping service. Even though it does seem helpful, the tracking is a bit concerning. If Ford would integrate this data with google, apple, facebook, gasbuddy, expedia, hotels.com, ... then I will be set as I drive around. :ROFLMAO: On a serous...

A fun idea and good marketing. Hopefully Ford or the aftermarket will do more like this. https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2021/11/02/all-electric-f-100-eluminator-concept.html

So it does appear that both the 12V and HV battery need sufficient charge for the vehicle to start. Though it also seems the 12V is more likely to go flat due for most owners to its small size and chemistry. I have just started to watch this series called "How do hybrids work" from the same...

I think this energy reservoir is a great way the think about the hybrid. It really highlights why they perform so well in city driving. And can help alleviate concerns about discharge during storage. In that most will not care if those stored electrons were lost if the battery sat unused for...

Did I understand your comment correctly, that the hybrid maverick's gasoline engine is started solely from the 12V battery? I got the impression from that video posted elsewhere here showing a Prius drivetrain from Professor John D. Kelly (WeberAuto channel), that the same generator/alternator...