Ford's policy of not offering a rental until it is diagnosed is a joke, and a piss poor way of not holding the company or its dealers accountable. Call the 800# and open a case, once the case is open, go rent a car, I had to do this with my Maverick, my Maverick sat for 12 days before they "got to it" and diagnosed the issue, Ford paid for everything.
Finally got around to checking the cable termination on mine, all of a 10 min. job. Only tools needed: 10 and 13 mm wrenches. Did the push/pull and it seemed solid so I left it at that.
.I think one of the problems with that is the cable is too short with no stress relief, putting strain on a shitty joint. I wouldn't use a torch, I'd use an induction soldering tool.Finally got around to checking the cable termination on mine, all of a 10 min. job. Only tools needed: 10 and 13 mm wrenches. Did the push/pull and it seemed solid so I left it at that.
Man, it's pretty tight in there, and not much free cable. I didn't pull the fuse box base but I think even with that out you'd need a crimper with a smallish head. I wouldn't be comfortable with a torch in around all the components, but make your own adventure
Cheers.
Agree 100%. Hopefully yours doesn't fail, but would be glad to see some pics if you do it.
and FORD just issued a TSB on the issue, so this is all a mood point
Thank You! My Maverick was built in early July... I'll sleep better tonight.TSB was just released for this, today I think, saw it on one of the Maverick FB groups, describes the parts involved for Ford Techs. Also identifies clearly the DATES involved. (Just put this out there in a separate thread, too).
