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Just came to post that.. couldn't believe it when I read it this morning. Boy that has got to hurt!! Wonder what will happen in the upcoming days. Didn't include a quote so I'll link one that talks about it. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/vw-stock-crashes-admitting-rigged-us-emission-tests-081423265.html

http://www.wired.com/2015/09/dodge-gives-cop-car-dash-tesla/

Fantastic commercial lol.. Love it!!

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/09/18/epa-says-vw-intentionally-violates-clean-air-standards/?intcmp=hpbt1 DAMN!!!!! Good for them lol. I think they should get the max fine for every vehicle. This was deliberate fraud, not an accident or a defect. I think this will be just the beginning as well because with the reflash to fix this, if it affects mpg which I truly believe it will, there will be many lawsuits out there due to the vehicles not getting the mpg stated.

The Tesla 3 is supposed to start at $35k.

I really think the sideview is very sharp but as soon as you start to turn towards the front or rear, omg... what an awful looking car. But agree with most, it's going to sell because of what it is, not what it looks like.

Great article!! Couldn't praise the car enough... https://www.yahoo.com/autos/2016-ford-shelby-gt350gt350r-mustang-first-drive-128263615617.html

Tesla just stated that the base Model X will be starting around $75k.

You can buy the test straps yourself and you can reset the message yourself in the menu system of your 4" display just like your oil reminder. And no it is not 22k, they go off around the 14k mark, mine went off a few months ago.

http://news.yahoo.com/gm-fund-rejects-91-percent-ignition-switch-claims-182902749--finance.html

Under drivers side where you would rest your left foot. They are taped to a huge were harness.. look up.

U haul has changed their policy to allow 2011-2016 Explorers to rent trailers. They still do not allow it to pre2011 MY explorers.

http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/2016-camaro-pricing-is-here-will-it-slow-mustang-sales.html/?ref=YF

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/s/cadillac-confirms-bring-diesels-back-u-130000920.html

The market is always rigged.. I work for one of the largest retail chains out there and I can tell you that we can average a low of a few cents per gallon of profit/margin on gas when we are very volatile and competitive with others and up to 25 cents a gallon when the market is slow (prices drop but we maintain our price). It is always quick to rise and slow to fall because people don't realize the true cost and we can take in more profit. Example, I have a sister station that is 7 minutes from me that is almost 20 cents cheaper then me. Not only that but diesel margins are generally 40-60 cents a gallon so although diesel is "more expensive" to the consumer, the margins are much higher so the true cost is not much more. It's all a game... For the first time I've found a station that is selling diesel cheaper then regular in my area. I have not seen this since 2008.

I've seen a few people with Explorer's that had spider webs built up causing the gas nozzle to keep triggering off prematurely since it blocks the vapor vent.

Didn't see a sales post yet regarding F series.. sorry if this was posted somewhere else. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-finally-turned-around-flagging-175731195.html

So the first article linked here states: And then a few hours later: Mitsubishi confirms they are closing the US plant and going to try to sell it. lol.. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/report-mitsubishi-motors-end-us-production-064547248.html I know it is just PR and is the typical response but very comical that in the same day a "no decision has been made" to a "here is our decision" type of response lol.

This honestly doesn't surprise me. I'm sure some are tired of me talking about the damn Explorers but this has been going on with them for 4 years as well. Even the 2015MY are having water leak problems. They stem from the roof racks, the seam/seals fail or were not properly done and water seeps into the interior by the 3rd row and down the side or down the 3rd row seat belt. Some also had the front carpets soaked as well and dealers found the drain tube from the moonroof were never connected. Some owners never new about this until they needed their spare tire and found that half of the spare tire wheel well was filled with water.. yes 6"+ of water. It's really a shame that Ford has to be put through the ringer on this crap but come on, as stated, no excuse for this in 2015 for water leaks. 2013 Sport: http://vid1280.photobucket.com/albums/a490/BrokenStrut/IMG_0027_zps4f17888e.mp4 http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...psd7fa8888.mp4 Another one Another one Not trying to change the subject from one vehicle to the Explorer but Ford really needs to step up their quality control with this across the line. Water leaks are happening and there is no excuse for it.. especially when you are talking several MYs.

It is very confusing on what the true issue is/was with MFT. I think there were a ton of issues with bad APIMs (computer that controls MFT) and Ford announced a 5yr/unlimited mile warranty on that part. Ford has come out with many updated software versions which I believe is the true issue with MFT. Ever since v3.6 came and now 3.7, MFT has been pretty flawless for most (if you know how to operate it correctly). I think the 2 biggest issues with MFT are 1) Big learning curve and 2) these reviewers/magazines/testers etc seem to have something really against Ford and trash it no matter what. I personally LOVE MFT in my Explorer and my F350. My F350 has been completely flawless and my Explorer, not so much up till 3.6... in the past year, I've had it do 2 reboots but the functionality is great.. maybe because I've had MFT for 4 years now so I know what I'm doing. On a separate note, there have been more then a few PTU seals that have gone and have caused fluid to leak. I've yet to hear of one cracking and there are a few people on the Explorer forums that drive PIs and have given very positive feedback on them.

Keep in mind Ford states 1,000 mile break in before towing... just an fyi..

Finally an article that know what it's talking about.. they must be reading the comments here.. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/07/13/is-gm-getting-desperate-with-its-new-ford-bashing.aspx?source=eogyholnk0000001

I think the refresh looks awesome compared to what it did look like. I always thought Chevy was the worst of the 2 (Chevy vs GM) regarding front ends. The only thing I do not like about it is the body color area between the two LED strips. It looks off to me...

Not sure where to post this as it could go in the SD forum, the Ford Motors forum or continue on here lol. Just got an update that production of the 17 SD has been delayed. Job 1 was supposed to be 4/25 and has now been pushed to 3rd quarter.. 16MY cut off for orders was mid November and they've extended it to June of 16. Not sure why the big delay but for anyone who was waiting on a 17 will be waiting a bit longer.