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Hi OREGUN. Even with the PremiumCare contract, in order to have LED lighting repair/replacement coverage, you need to add the LED lighting option. I would also recommend adding the Key Coverage. Good luck.

Hi S. B. Call Ford Customer Relations yourself (or the number on the PCO, if there is one) and find out which of the two PCO's is still valid, which is not, and what is the real story. Relying on the information you provided: Even if the first one is invalid due to an "address change", the second one with your correct current address would then be valid. Let us know how you make out and good luck.

Hi jniffen. I don't have the vehicle here to check the manufacturers placard for the correct tire pressure. However, 31PSI sounds as though the tires may have been pretty underinflated. Especially if the wheels were 20 or 21's. Underinflated tires can certainly add to any strange ride perceptions, just as overinflated tires can. And most Dealers are not regularly checking the tire pressures on their stock vehicles. Let us know how you make out and good luck with your shopping.

HI Allen. Oh yes I do! It absolutely brakes your heart! ?

Hi Allen. I think a lot of people mistakenly still refer to the spinning cloth strip units as "Brushes".

Hi Bob. Answers will vary. In general, with maintenenace, a good professionally applied ceramic coating will last 2-3 years. Perhaps up to 5 in the extreme, with maintenance and in a milder environment. And as mentioned, contrary to what some people tend to believe, it is not maintenance free. See here: https://www.google.com/search?q=how+long+will+a+ceramic+car+treatment+last&client=firefox-b-1-d&ei=tP8KYoa_BpqeptQPv_S48A8&ved=0ahUKEwiG6eehxYD2AhUaj4kEHT86Dv4Q4dUDCA4&oq=how+long+will+a+ceramic+car+treatment+last&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAwyBAgAEEcyBAgAEEcyBAgAEEcyBAgAEEcyBAgAEEcyBAgAEEcyBAgAEEcyBAgAEEc6BwgAEEcQsANKBAhBGABKBQhAEgExSgQIRhgAUKcGWKcGYIY0aAFwAngAgAEAiAEAkgEAmAEAoAEByAEIwAEB&sclient=gws-wiz Good luck.

Hi muggerz and dnaielj. No, there is no waiting period before you can wax a new vehicle. The paint on a new vehicle is already fully cured. What you are thinking of (or have heard), is that we need to wait for the paint to fully cure (for lack of a better term) when paint work has been performed on a vehicle, such as after an accident etc. The recommended waiting period before waxing fresh paint work generally varies by the opinion of the body/paint shop that performs the paint work. Usually no less than 1 month. And I have been told as much as two months. However, I digress...so back to your question: No, there is no waiting period for waxing a new vehicle fresh from the factory. You can wax it the day you bring it home from the Dealer. Good luck.

Hi TenTex. Just to avoid confusion: Invoice and Z-Plan/A-Plan price would be two different prices. Which price are you asking for? Do you have a Z-Plan PIN? If you do, it is easy to get an exact Plan price from a Dealership. I can't supply them (too general a question) since guesstimates are not generally accurate, but you should be aware they are two different prices. Good luck.

Hi JO302. No. As per the Ford Partner X-Plan PIN eligibility rules below: "Partner Recognition: An eligible Partner Recognition employee or retiree may generate up to two (2) PINs per calendar year to be used towards the purchase/lease of a new vehicle for them or members of their households as noted below (see PIN Generation for details): Employees (full time, part-time and contract), retirees and spouses of eligible Partner companies (suppliers, fleets, etc.) and members of specific organizations or groups. Residents of the same household as listed above (driver’s license required for proof of residency). Participation is by invitation only as determined by Ford Motor Company and Lincoln Motor Company. Not all suppliers, fleets, etc. are eligible." Good luck.

Hi JO302. Not sure if you were also made aware of the Ford X-Plan Partner Company program. If you and/or your spouse work for a recognized Ford Partner Company, you can obtain the X-Plan Partner Company code from the HR department and use it to generate a PIN on the Ford X-Plan Partner Company site. Here is a partial list of participating companies: https://www.oxmoorflm.com/ford-a-x-z-plans/x-plan-partner-companies/ Due to the fact that Partner Companies are constantly being added, it is hard to find one all encompassing list. So you can find more lists by looking through here: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Ford+Partner+Company+listings The Ford X-Plan Partner Company website: https://www.fordpartner.com/partnerweb/login.do Good luck.

Hi HRG. Still listed on another Ford site: https://www.fordgenuineautoparts.com/oem-parts/ford-gfci-integrated-cord-vlc5z10b706b Worth another try, this time ordering directly, instead of through your Dealer (if that was what you did last time)? ? Good luck.

Hi gom. His Sales Manager was wrong and should have known better. ? Good luck.

Hi gom. "He" meaning who? A Dealership employee or your brother-in-law? Either way, whoever told you that information is incorrect. A VIN is not necessary in order to generate PIN. In fact, normally a PIN in hand is necessary before most Dealers will even seriously discuss AZD-Plan pricing with a customer, or show them the Invoice with the Plan pricing etc. PINS are good for one year from the date of generation. And obviously, VIN's would not be available a year in advance. Your brother-in-law could have generated a D-Plan PIN for you the day before he left employment and it would be good for one year. Did not/do not need a VIN. And yes, another employee who is not related to you could get themself and/or the Dealership in trouble if they were audited, since you would not be a proper family relation (i.e. in this case, a brother-in-law). I realize all of this information is a bit too late now. But it may come in handy in the future, if your brother-in-law should return to working at a Ford/Lincoln Dealership. Keep us updated and good luck.

Hi gom. This is a bit confusing. AXZD PINS are good for one year from the date of generation. That applies whether the employee leaves the company, dies etc. All your brother-in-law had needed to do was generate a D-Plan PIN when you ordered the vehicle. It would have been valid for D-Pan pricing at he time of order, and also would have been valid when your new vehicle arrived. In other words, the agreed upon price was not "contingent upon continued employment for 5+ months after the date of order." He simply should have generated the PIN for you before he left. And it would not have mattered whether your brother-in-law was still employed by the Dealer when your truck actually arrived. The PIN would still have been valid (again, for 1 year from date of generation). So If you are saying you ordered without a PIN, and your brother-in-law never generated one before he left, then essentially there is nothing that can be done, unless someone at Ford Corporate hears your plea and has mercy on you. Unfortunately, that is unlikely. The problem with having another Dealership employee generate PIN is you would not be properly related to that employee, and the employee could lose all future PIN benefits, as you already noted. Sorry if I got something wrong about your situation. Keep us updated and good luck.

Hi CBears. Not a stupid question at all. Usually...You do not want to drive at a constant speed for long periods of time during the break-in period. If you absolutely must drive on the highway for a long period of time during break-in, try to vary your speed by +10 mph every 5-10 minutes or so. From my Lincoln Owners Manual: "BREAKING-IN You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 mi (480 km). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1,000 mi (1,600 km). Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first 1,000 mi (1,600 km)." Check the Index in your Owners Manual, under "Breaking-in", for the specific recommendations for your particular vehicle. Let us know how you make out and good luck.

Hi LTBAF. While it is a different vehicle, the heated steering wheel in my 2018 MKZ gets plenty warm enough. Warm enough that I sometimes can turn if off for 5-10 minutes or so on very cold day long drives (driving with bare hands). Perhaps there is a problem with yours. Go to your local Ford Dealer and check how warm the heated steering wheel gets in another Edge. Let us know how you make out and good luck.

Hi LHB. Yes, and I understand your point. That is why information needs to be researched. And in this particular case, concerning the Auto-Start-Stop function, the Owners Manuals are correct. So the information posted actually does help Lincoln owners with their Auto-Start-Stop questions. Good luck.

Hi BL. There are plenty of owners complaining about this. It's not all about you, ya' know. ? I was only joking and was not referring to you personally. ? Good luck my friend.

Hi akirby. Yes, I agree. Or simply push one or two buttons if it bothers an owner/driver so much. Talk about first world problems. ?? The next step in this discussion: "Well, why make us push two buttons? Why not have the dashboard button disable it?" ? Good luck.

Hi guys. Along with a pictogram, the 2021 Lincoln Navigator Owners Manual states: "Press the Auto-Start-Stop button located on the center console to switch the system off. The button illuminates. This only deactivates the system for the current ignition cycle. Press the button again to restore Auto-Start-Stop function." Along with a pictogram, the 2021 Aviator, Corsair and Nautilus Owner Manuals state: "Press the button on the instrument panel to access the Auto-Start-Stop feature on the touchscreen. Use the touchscreen to deactivate the feature. Deactivating the feature lasts only 1 key cycle. Use the touchscreen to restore Auto-Start-Stop function." I am not going to check everyone's Owners Manual for every model year. ? Just check the Index for "Auto-Start-Stop" for the correct pages in your particular Owners Manual copy. However, for Lincoln vehicles...At worst it is a two button push (one on dash, one on SYNC screen). And in some cases, a one button push (on the center console). Or try the seemingly permanent button pushing workaround mentioned previously...or purchase the OBDII port Auto-Start-Stop disabler. Good luck.

Hi jcartwright. Just curious...since you don't mention what model are you waiting for in the 2023 model year. I assume you are aware that the Fusion was discontinued after the 2020 model year and there is no 2021-2022-2023 model. Thought I would mention it though, just in case. Good luck.

Hi gang. And just for some additional information, with some basic Googling research. Take a look here: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=recommended+fuel+for+Ford+Raptor As can easily be seen, premium fuel is not even "required" in the Raptor (which keeps being selectivity mentioned). Yes, it is "recommended" for best performance" (again...i.e. horsepower/torque). But "recommend" and "required" are two very different words with very different definitions. And premium it is not required and gives no other benefits of engine cleanliness, longevity. maintenance etc. Only added power, which some want/need, some do not. So as akirby so succinctly stated above: "There are real performance gains Premium is more expensive You may or may not notice the difference If you don’t notice the difference or you don’t care then you can save money by using 87 If you notice the difference and/or don’t mind spending more then buy premium. Period end of discussion." Let others read and make a decision based on expert sources, not deeply held Internet opinions with little fact basis, no matter which side the opinion is on. Good luck.

Hi Emilner. Or the opposing argument would be: We should all take the time and spend the money to train like an Olympic athlete everyday, because that is what will give us the the best overall physical performance for our bodies, even if we do not need that level of performance. The reality is that many/most of us do not need top performance, so we do what is necessary to maintain and perform how we need to in our lives (not others lives). Of course, some do train like hell, while others treat their bodies like a garbage can and/or everything in between. Or in the case of our vehicles, do not even perform minimum maintenance, oil changes etc. So you see, silly analogies aside, the argument can be cast either way, since there are holes in any analogy, including the two mentioned here. And using 87-89-91-93 octane does not matter, as far as engine health and longevity, unless premium is required (far different than "recommended for..."). It only matters for "performance" (i.e. power/HP). And not everyone needs or wants top performance to drive to the mall. So the answer is that everyone needs to use the octane fuel they feel is necessary for their driving desires and environment, as long as it meets the minimum Ford requirements (not "recommendation") for their vehicle. As akirby stated, no one here is telling anyone not to use premium, or 87 octane is the best choice for everyone. We are simply telling everyone to use what the feel is best for their driving environment and situation, as long as it meets the Ford minimum requirement, which is most cases, is a minimum 87 octane fuel (but everyone needs to read their own Owners Manual. However, some here are certainly telling everyone they need to use premium and it is the absolute best choice, no matter their driving environment. And some of those same people, who are telling everyone what is best for them, are the same people saying the other side is telling everyone what to do. Now, that is ironic. And since some here seem to repeatedly state that others are ignoring this or that statement, it seems no proponent of "premium fuel is best for for everybody" will address the fact that virtually all automotive experts state that a driver should use a fuel that meets the minimum octane requirements of their particular vehicle, or a higher octane premium, if the wish or feel the need to. But that for many owners, premium is a waste of money. Even when research that is provided. Would someone please provide expert sources stating premium fuel is best for everybody, other than a very liberal (and cherry picked) inference that an Owners Manual stating "recommenced" also means "required", or best in every circumstance for everyone? And even when other Owners Manual statements to the contrary have been offered? Let owners read the expert sources and make a decision as to what is best for them on their own. All the rest of this is Internet posturing and babbling. Good luck everyone.

Hi BL. We all are. ?

Hi 92merc. Yes, and your experience brings up another good point for others to remember: Generally speaking (there will always be outliers). in an apples to apples comparison, ethanol lowers fuel mileage, and ethanol fuels will give lower mpg's than non-ethanol fuel. The main factor is the presence of ethanol, not the octane rating. Good luck.