HotRunrGuy

Lightning Sport. Just like they did w/the Bronco,,,,, HRG

Looks like it is available now? https://shopgenerlink.com/products/generlink-transfer-switch-ford-bundle HRG

https://www.truecar.com/compare/ford-bronco-sport-vs-ford-escape_2022/

Yeap, I remember having to buy one of those that disappeared,,,,,, HRG

I'm waiting for the numbskulls who rush into a dealer to buy one, then a week later discover that it's NOT a Hybrid, and they have to figure out how to charge it,,,,,, Especially the ones who live in apartments with no charging facilities. HRG

I guess we'll let the courts decide that. HRG

Ben, I'm not seeing the $6K price increase. Below are window stickers for my 2024 Lariat Tremor, and a 2026 Tremor, adding the sliding back window that is now an option. What am I missing? $2640, yes, but not $6K. HRG 2024 Maverick Lariat Tremor TJH 09302024.pdf 2026 Tremor WS with back window.pdf

Yes, but when Ford increases the MSRP, it DOES affect the price paid to the Dealer. You probably didn't read the Detroit News article, but the basis is that Ford did raise the MSRP on Mexico-produced vehicles as a result of tariffs (as well as other factors). This Reuters article from early May 2025 indicates as such. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-hikes-prices-mexico-produced-models-citing-tariffs-2025-05-07/ DETROIT, May 7 (Reuters) - Ford Motor (F.N), opens new tab has hiked prices on three of its Mexico-produced models effective May 2, becoming one of the first major automakers to adjust sticker prices following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Prices on the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, Maverick pickup and Bronco Sport will increase by as much as $2,000 on some models, according to a notice sent to dealers, which was reviewed by Reuters. Ford earlier this week said Trump's trade war would add about $2.5 billion in costs for 2025, but it expects to reduce that exposure by around $1 billion. Rival General Motors (GM.N), opens new tab said last week that tariffs were projected to cost it between $4 billion and $5 billion following the imposition of hefty levies on foreign imports of automobiles, but it expected to offset that by at least 30%. A Ford spokesperson said the price hikes will affect vehicles built after May 2, which would arrive at dealer lots in late June. The spokesperson said the price hikes reflect "usual" mid-year pricing actions, "combined with some tariffs we are facing. We have not passed on the full cost of tariffs to our customers." Ford shares were down 1.7% at $10.26 at midday. The automaker is still running a discount program through the July 4 weekend on many of its models, the spokesperson said. Trump's tariffs have unleashed weeks of uncertainty across the auto sector, as major carmakers in the United States and Europe have pulled forecasts, shifted production and caused companies to idle plants. HRG

Maybe it just needed a good ole' Ctl-Alt-Del (disconnected from power for a bit then plugged back in)? HRG

Obviously, everyone's situation is different, as well as their tolerance for risk. Like I said, we went 19 hours during this latest event, others in the same subdivision went for 30 hours. At that point, there were a lot of worried people, with food beginning to thaw, and battery back-up sump pumps starting to run out of power. This was the result of a storm that dropped 4-5" or rain, so saturated ground became a problem for those with finished basements. The kids that live next door are on vacation in Alaska. Once the power came back on, we were able to get into their house, and start the process of getting the water out of their basement. Thankfully, they have family and a lot of friends that came over and helped out. HRG

After installing my Generac, I became really curious about just how much power my house needs to operate. So, I bought and installed a Emporia Energy Vue 3 monitoring system, with (4) sensors. 2 are used on the mains coming into the house from the utility meter, the other 2 monitor all the circuits that are controlled by the generator sub-panel. Below are snapshots of current (pun intended) usage, the top 2 are the mains, the bottom are what is running thru the sub-panel. Yes, occasionally one of the sub-panel legs will jump by 6 amps when the sump pump kicks on, but that only lasts for 15 seconds or so. In the winter, same thing for the GFA furnace. I went thru the same calculations as most, adding-up all the potential loads, but the data shows that the actual, live usage is a lot less. The first image is without the AC/furnace running, the 2nd is with both. The value is amps being drawn. HRG

We just had a 19-hour outage, same here, I have a (most) house Generac Nat Gas generator. I call it "most" house since I intentionally sized the unit to take care of the critical circuits, and not worry about the A/C or non-essential circuits. Of course, one of my non-prepared neighbors was happy that I kept my Yamaha Inverter EF2800i portable unit, that unit kept his food and sump pump covered. HRG

Since these were done by aftermarket converters, are they really any different than the Centurion conversions that were done in the US? https://www.drivingline.com/articles/ford-centurion-conversions-gave-us-the-f-150-based-4-door-bronco-suv-the-factory-never-did/ I came real close to buying one of these back then, but then the Expedition became a reality. HRG

We can all hope, but I remember back in 2018-19 when the Ranger was coming back to NA after a 8-year hiatus, and people were talking like it was going to be the end for Tacoma. When just the opposite happened, Taco sales just kept increasing. HRG

https://livetiming.net/ppihc/ https://ppihc.org/ HRG