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92merc

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  1. You have frost on the windshield when that is lit? If it is lane centering, and the camera is covered (located behind your inside mirror), it could trigger that. I had that happen on the company Escape. But the Escape was the a stripper model. Lower than the SE. But it did have that warning when I couldn't reach the camera to scrape the frost off. Being a stripper, didn't have your digital dash.
  2. I think MT was too focused on the luxury truck aspect of the review. I guess if you're able to afford the $100k you're spending on these trucks, I get it. But in the end, it was a review by a magazine I historically rarely agree with, about a truck I'll never buy because it is an electric that doesn't fit my needs and out of my price range regardless.
  3. I was thinking they meant the split door system like the old Expedition had.
  4. Then you can access the roof from the back of the vehicle, instead of only from the sides.
  5. Only the AWD had the CVT. They actually put a AISIN 6 speed in the FWD models. I had a FWD Montego and the 6 speed. Five Hundred/Freestyle/Montego AWD all had the same CVT. When they did the refresh to Taurus/Sable in 2008?, they went to an in-house 6 speed for both FWD and AWD.
  6. I didn't either. Until I read this: https://www.motortrend.com/news/ford-maverick-phev-awd-pickup-truck-spy-photos/ It's from 2022, so things could have changed.
  7. I wouldn't bet on that. The current Escape hybrid uses a driveshaft to power the rear wheels. But the Corsair uses the dedicated rear electric motor. I wish they'd just go to the rear electric.
  8. Since Lincoln Nautilus is C2 based, it would only make sense to build a new Edge off the same C2. Share powertrains. Try to build with US suppliers. Back on topic though, Bronco sport needs hybrid options ASAP. Shift battery product slated for EV's that are going to happen to all of the C2 platform.
  9. It's ironic that Tesla can be an innovator with it's build processes, and yet totally fail at overall product quality.
  10. I wonder how the free trade agreement works with foreign companies building in Mexico? I mean Ford is technically a foreign company in Mexico. I would hope the trade agreement is null when the company is receiving aide from their parent country. If not, it needs to be updated to apply.
  11. Per the headline, any of the US automakers could die if they don't succeed at EV's. Chevy, Ford, Stelantis, and even Tesla may not be immune to the Chinese onslaught. But Like Gurgeh stated, China is working on moving a significant amount of manufacturing to Mexico, and not just cars. Cheaper shipping to US market. Cheaper labor. They know their worker base is shrinking in China and they're doing what the can to survive. I agree, if CCP is giving money to Chinese automakers for Mexican factories and the cars themselves, tariff those products too. The reality is the US EV market can't move away from Chinese batteries just yet. It'll take time for Californian and Wyoming metals production to come online and the US start making truly their own batteries. But I hope that comes to fruition.
  12. Had it on my 2013 Escape. Used it a few times. It worked well. Haven't even tried it on my 2020 Escape. Just don't parallel park much. I'd much rather they keep the keypad on the doors than this.
  13. The Lincoln discussion was closed. Let's not drag it over into this thread. By extension, Cadillac too.
  14. I traded in my 2013 Escape Ti this fall. Had the HID's. Never had to replace them. Also had HID's in my 2007 Mercury Montego. Never changed those either in 150k miles. Now the battery! Yes, dammit. That was a stupid setup on my 2013 Escape. I took the wiper tray out method. Some take out the air box. I was thinking since the Escape Hybrid has the 12v battery in the trunk at the spare tire, all Escapes would have it. Nope. Why have two setups? But at least you can get the battery out no problem under the hood.
  15. Ford could have exciting vehicles again. But unless they also give us more reliable vehicles, they'll be stuck where they are. Jaguar and Range Rover have exciting vehicles. Look where they are at with their crappy reputation.
  16. "Tesla does is soooo much better. No one will ever beat Tesla at their game."
  17. South Korea. Along with the Buicks, save the Enclave.
  18. Yep, that's the guy. Flying Wrench Automotive.
  19. TSB 23-22-50 www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8VdjX11/
  20. I saw a couple of videos on what I believe is the subject you are talking about. There is a TSB on a secondary drum having an issue with a bearing/bushing, I don't recall which. The updated drum fixes the issue. Only way to tell is to have a dealer look up the history on the VIN. The videos only described "odd shifts". They didn't give much detail on symptoms. It applies to all 10 speeds, Ranger, F150, Explorer. I don't recall the date Ford switched to using the new drum in new vehicles.
  21. I gotta wonder if something like Mazda's patented 2 stroke engine would make for a good pairing of a hybrid motor, instead of Atkinson cycle 4 strokes.
  22. We've discussed that possibility too. Lincoln is basically around just to have a Flagship model lineup. I'm mean really, what's the difference between a Navigator and a Expi Platinum? It's just prestige at this point.
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