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Is the 2023 Explorer Platinum Hybrid a PHEV and eligible for the tax credit for Electric Vehicles? The Aviator clearly states it is a PHEV.

We owned a Mustang Mach-E and it was perfect for a second car (with our Continental). When we decided to go to one vehicle we ordered an Escape PHEV. 6 months and 5 days later it was delivered. At 1,150 miles, we have used 2 gallons of gas. Our electric charge is 5.12 cents per kWH and we charge at 120 volts. Overall we are seeing a cost of 2 cents per mile on battery and 9 cents per mile on gas. It is a great solution but I’m eyeing the Corsair PHEV as the next vehicle.

Order guide is expected by 9/19. Production Job 1 is 11/1. The tax credit will likely be 50% of $6,843 or $3,421 for the first 6 months of 2023.

I took advantage of the incentives offered on the last of the Continentals. Very happy with my choice. With 500 miles on the clock, took a trip to the mountains and got 26.4 MPG. Coming back and averaged 29.1 MPG. Finally, they allowed us to buy what we wanted, 18” wheels and Nav.

According to the CDC, the 53 reporting stations used many different ways to report Covid-19 infections and deaths. They asked that the reporting be standardized. This resulted in many discrepancies in counts. Hospitals are paid a premium when reimbursement claims list Covid-19. Consequently, confirmed cases, tests for antibodies (which could have been from months earlier) and merely suspected cases were reported. What you reward you get more of. Once reportIng was “standardized” we see there were on average 2.6 comorbidity issues like liver failure, cancer, lung disease, accidents, etc. many of which could have been the cause of death. So, the media saying Over 200,000 died “FROM” Covid-19 is incorrect. Some number died with the virus, or had it earlier in the year, were suspected to have the virus, or were fabricated to receive a larger reimbursement!

The post mortems should include the fact that 40,000 people expressed interest in the Continental when it was introduced. But the marketing types thought they would cream the launch by restricting content, requiring unwanted features and driving up the prices to maximize profits. I, like many others at the introduction, decided to pass because I couldn't configure the vehicle the way I wanted. Consequently, only 15,000 were sold. I know they will defend their strategy by claiming complexity cost required simplified option content, market trends and customer focus groups liked big wheels and skinny tires but it drove customers away. Now it is gone! So sad, could have been a big winner.

Yeah, deployable. Auto correct is my worst enema!

I don’t see running boards, fixed or power deplorable??? Anyone know if they are there in a package, etc. or available from the factory. I understand the fixed can be added later.

Thanks. What I need is the specification- second row bench hip room in inches. Order guide I have, specifications no.

Pretty easy to order! Pick your colors and roof or no roof. All else standard.

I need “hip room” for the 2nd row bench seat (three booster seat issue). Thanks.

I hear the hybrid electric motor is in a new transmission and it is suitable for many rwd applications. Ill wait for that.

40,000 potential customers for the Continental when first introduced. Imagine how happy the stockholders would have been if that many had purchased them. Unfortunately, the marketeers decided to restrict content (navigation) in order to force customers to upgrade to adequately equip a luxury vehicle. And, while doing that, forced options like 19 wheels. Im one of the 40,000 that didnt buy because Nav was not offered on the base model. I dont want 19 or 20 wheels because they dont ride as well, cost more to purchase and replace and have less traction than smaller diameter tires. So, as you pat yourselves on the back for forcing customers upscale to get navigation, realize you missed a ton of sales as a result. 15,000 sales is a far cry from the potential.

Last trip, 165 Miles, 65-75 MPH and 26.4 MPG. Very pleased.

I anticipate that the replacement vehicles for the discontinued cars will be “carovers”. Crossover like vehicles, taller, higher ride height and higher profit units, on a car like chassis. I doubt the discontinued cars will be missed by many once they see the alternatives.

Very pleased with our SHO. 25 MPG. Quick and sure footed. $8,750 incentives. Best bargain around if you want the driver safety package (auto cruise gap maintenance, lane departure, parking assist) and AWD. Not a fan of 20 wheels but replacing tires will be up to the next owner.

Order bank open, but no order guide to be found. Delayed Continental purchase until Lincoln offers the options and features I desire. I want 18" wheels and Nav. N/A for 2017. Why 18's? Smoother ride, better traction, less cost up front and at replacement. 17's would be better yet!

Even if a foreign vehicle maker has 80% USA content, they can put most of the vehicle profit on the remaining 20% of the parts and avoid corporate taxes here. The profit goes back to the homeland where they get favorable tax treatment. How is that for Corporate Citizenship?

Carriers control the delivery after the vehicles leave the plant. I find no fault with Ford on this issue. The dealership should have been truthful or researched the scheduling/allocation better before making guesses on delivery timing. Before you burn the dealership on the survey, I suggest you have a conversation with a sales manager or dealer principal. Perhaps they can work with you to make things right. If they need a process change, this may help them make it happen. I would not want to be the one that killed their CSI score withoout giving them the chance to fix the issue.

Sounds like an X-Plan PIN - perhaps you are not eligible for Z-Plan? How are you related to the retiree?

Let's hope not - study the "Fair Tax" instead

According to this gentleman on another forum, the lube shop used 5w30 oil that didn't meet the Ford specs. He didn't respond to the question about the Lube shop doing an engine flush. The #3 crank bearing was destroyed. The service manager where the repair was done said he could not determine a cause for the bearing failure. There was not an abundance of sludge and the oil that had recently been changed lookd clean. It has been suggested that he contact the lube shop for their warranty coverage, since they were the maintainers of the engine. Makes you wonder how many oil changes with the incorrect oil, were accompanied with not changing the oil filter, starting the engine without any oil in it, doing engine flushes (not recommended by Ford, etc.) It would seem to me that a Ford material and workmanship failure would show up early on. This reeks of improper maintenance.

In talking with some of the import dealership service managers, it turns out that the imports have always had some problems, but they didn't get reported because the service departments fixed the issues while the vehicles were in for routine maintenance. Often they would not even tell the customer that they replaced something or reprogrammed, adjusted, etc. to correct a potential issue. A series of hidden service fixes that didn't get reported to NHTSA. Since the customer didn't know, or was told they adjusted something minor, the customers didn't report any "things gone wrong". Surveys didn't catch the repairs and customer satisfaction was artificially high. When NHTSA found out about the hidden fixes, they called their hand. Now they have to report issues just like Ford has done for years. Consequently it appears that they have more repairs per hundred vehicles sold even though the quality remained the same. Ford has been above board on these issues (nothing gets repaired without the customer knowledge) and Ford quality has improved dramatically so they really have fewer repairs/100.

Yes, you should qualify for the full $3,400 credit. Keep a copy of your purchase order and DORA/confirmation (dated before 4/1) with your tax records. Some people don't pay federal income taxes, so the $3,400 won't do anything for them, and some people are caught up in the AMT calculation, so they may not get the full tax credit --- but most of us will get it. :happy feet: :happy feet:

Good grief! If you ordered (purchased) your FFH or MMilanH before 4/1, you qualify for the $3,400 tax credit (unless you are subject to the AMT or your federal total tax is less than $3,400.) Assuming you take possession of your vehicle in 2009, you will complete the 8910 form in 2010 (for the 2009 tax year) and reflect the date you put the vehicle in service (to show you qualify for claiming for the 2009 tax year). Put down the $3,400 credit amount and claim 100%, since you "purchased" before 4/1. The IRS did not change the rules regarding claiming the tax credit, only the form. As long as you understand the process, you should be fine. The IRS has recognized that ordering the vehicle is a commitment to purchase since 2006. As we get later into the 2009 calendar year there will be questions about hybrids ordered in 2009 but not delivered until 2010. The same strategy will apply. You qualify for the credit based on your order date and file for the credit for the tax year you took physical possession (delivered in January 2010? - file in 2011 for the 2010 tax year.) Order a FFH or MMH by 9/30 to qualify for the $1,700 tax credit ($850 for the 6 months after that.)