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The US Government has already warned Mexico not to offer Chinese Auto makers any incentives to build plants in its country also, since both the EU and NA are pushing back on the Chinese dumping product in both markets because of weak demand in China.

Huh?

I dunno, the original 2.3 BEV drivetrain was supposed to debut in the Mustang but then was cancelled (maybe Ford not wanting to interfere with BEV sales). If indeed a hybrid or PHEV Mustang is being planned, I don’t think that it will do what people in the snow states want/expect, particularly if still just RWD.

Mostly at European ports, looks like a mixture of falling buyer interest in them possibly exacerbated by reductions in subsidies. The other looming issue here is that the EU takes a dim view of manufacturers that seem to be “dumping” vehicles into its market, something that could be made worse if Chinese EVs have discounted prices to move them

That’s a 2018 Mustang press photo and has nothing to do with a hybrid tease. In fact, I think there was AWD speculation years ago regarding this exact photo (“tire smoke coming from the front tires”). It’s laughable that “Ford Authority” didn’t bother to check the facts or even point out that the photo is a 2018 Mustang. Doesn’t mean that Ford isn’t working on a hybrid/AWD Mustang coupe, but this was not a “teaser”.

Ford getting all cryptic and sneaky with their teasers. Just tell us what you have planned 😆. I've never understood vague teasers that confirm nothing. Like you're trying to get fans excited, but you won't even show us anything to get excited over. It's like that teaser they showed at the 60th anniversary. Talking about expanding the mustang brand, but not saying anything else about it. If you want to excite us, give us more substance.

https://fordauthority.com/2024/04/ford-mustang-hybrid-awd-potentially-teased-video/amp/

Great input. I appreciate it!

The regen is automatic, and so far I haven't needed to figure out how to try and force one. It just happens; if you stop at a red light while its happening you'll definitely know if your nose works at all. I'll stop, get a wiff of something dark and acrid, and go to this screen you pasted and I can watch the exhaust filter % drop by 5's until it's at 0. As for the DEF, I doubt you'll make it to 7500 before needing a refill, or at least getting a warning. You'll definitely know when it's time to refill -- you get a pop-up and idiot light when you have 500 estimated miles remaining. I was at 2380 miles when I needed my first DEF refill (and I had around 25% or less remaining, the truck was giving me warnings every 20 miles or so). It cost me $24 for 6 gallons at a truck stop for that first fill up. I tow over a mountain pass though and my understanding is DEF usage depends on how strenuously the engine is working.

I of course cannot say if it will void warranty or not, the dealer (and yourself) have the capability of restoring the modules back to "as built". It's pretty poor engineering to have a configuration setting that could damage the system, and this change is simply a configuration setting. The main argument I can see for voiding warranty is if you use forscan incorrectly and fry a module; you'll definitely be on your own for that. That said, there are a million videos on how to use forescan to get comfortable doing it correctly, and this change was a gamechanger. Having the turn-by-turn on the HUD while towing lets me keep my eyes on the road & mirrors more often. I can't imagine why Ford disabled it by default -- but they did NOT remove it, they just flipped a switch.

Actually, it's a very common Dutch name, especially here in Michigan. Hence why we have a Holland, MI. If you drive through there you can count numerous "Dykstra _____" businesses. No relation though, most of our family stayed in Michigan or close to it.

Obviously, swinging Brampton plant to build next generation of EV chargers is a bad idea! New styling makes vehicles look 50 years old. What was needed was a Charger hybrid and maybe a Chrysler 300 hybrid but not the parallel hybrid system on the Ram pickup! Is Stalantus loosing its way being managed by the French? edselford

You are thinking! Maybe a Atkinson cycle I6 that is turbocharged and is a hybrid would be the way to go? Make up the power loss with the turbo but utilize the hybrid for unloaded accelerations? edselford

Here's an S650 at a similar angle.

Well, well, well… Wonders never cease. the wife snapped this pic from behind the dealership this evening. I’m heading back into town now to confirm the VIN. I still won’t believe it until I see it.

I lived a couple blocks from a Dykstra family in Maplewood MN (suburb of St Paul). They had three girls who would be 75 -80 years old now. Grandma? Aunts? Not a common surname.

Coolant intrusion was more prevalent on 2016-18 1.5L EB fours used in the Escape. I was on an Escape forum before and during my 2018 ownership, and there were few reports of problems with the 2.0 in that car. There was a modification done to the block deck between #2 & 3 cylinders. It seemed to affect the Cleveland blocks more that than the Valencia blocks ; My 2018 had a Changan sticker on the block! I had no problems with mine, but I sold it to Caravan and ordered my 2021 Ranger, which I've had a seatbelt & headrest (supercabs only) recall and a trans. TSB for rough shifting done and so far satisfied. I am hoping that the glacially slow rollout of the 2024 Ranger is to ensure that the trucks are as defect free as can be accomplished coming off the line.

First diesel and still learning the truck but love it so far. Slight anxiety about the regeneration and DEF until I truly figure it out….hoping for some helpful info. Diesel Maintenance shows the following pic. Trying to understand the regen exhaust filter percentage and DEF percentage numbers on when there needs to be a refill or regen cycle. Also, I was told DEF usually gets refilled at oil change time around 7500 miles. thanks in advance! ben

We'll see how adventurous I get with it haha. 2018 would also be a good reference point with Navigator's redesign, but that would be 25 quarters lol....

Just stop. You’re the one obsessed with maximum efficiency. You claim you aren’t but that’s all you post about. Consumers have proven without a doubt they’re willing to forego some efficiency and pay a little more for more utility and boxier styling. To claim otherwise is silly which is why you get pushback on those statements. It’s borderline trolling. So knock it off.

Correct. Our 2014 Escape is fine.

And now you're using personal attacks to get your point across? Knock it off!

It is hilarious that you and a couple of others have convinced yourselves that when others don’t agree with you it must be because they don’t understand your point, rather than they simply think your ideas, information or conclusions are just wrong. You’re not so brilliant I can’t understand what you write; I often just disagree with your point of view because I think you’re wrong. Every single time I think you have changed and become more professional based on latest posts, and I risk communicating directly with you by responding, I end up regretting it. You can not help yourself from adding offensive, insulting and unnecessary language with sole purpose of being disrespectful. And it’s not just with me, you do it to others as well. Why in the world you would do that is the only thing that goes over my head. It makes no sense, especially since you are a moderator and should behave at a higher level.

And us Mustang Mach-E owners are left out in the cold. Like it or not, I still call it my Mustang. Well, not mine since it's my wife's. She does let me drive it to church on the weekends though...