Confused is maybe not the right word but the ECU will optimize the timing and ignition for the octane that’s being used and so if you have been using 93 and switch to 87, there will be some preignition and detonation before the ECU retards the timing.
Not really the end of the world, but if...
Almost didn't buy the Maverick bc no manual option.
I'm 31 and this will be my first automatic car, but I guess that's life. Wife can't/won't drive manual so it's nice to have a car she can drive if hers goes down for whatever reason, but I still would have ordered with a manual if it was a...
MPG should be roughly similar with 87 or 93, you’ll just lose ~20hp running 87.
Whatever you do, I would try to pick one octane and stay with it if possible. Constantly switching octanes confuses the ECU and you’ll get more preignition or detonation than you normally would after switching to a...
My modules were live maybe 4-5 days before the status changed on Ford’s tracker. And then another 24 hours or so after that I got the built email.
Still kinda wish I ordered the hybrid but I have a 5 month old and her car seat doesn’t fit in my current truck so it was getting kinda urgent to...
So far they have been good, weren’t pushy with any options when I was ordering and called to let me know it shipped only like 2 hours after I had gotten the email notification from Ford.
When did you order your hybrid from them? That was my original choice when I ordered back in October but was...
Mine is also coming to Crossroad Ford in Apex -
XL, 2.0EB, AWD, 4k tow pkg, with no other options or accessories.
Ordered 10/18
In production 12/13
Shipped 12/21
ETA is 1/7 - 1/13/22
Went for AWD for the tow package/cooling and the rear suspension.
Also for peace of mind pulling my boat/trailer up the boat ramp. Don't want to be that guy getting stuck on the ramp.