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    EVs and Their Drawbacks

    in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum

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    4 minutes ago, rperez817 said:

     

    Yes sir. While most of the state was originally prairie that was eventually converted to cropland and grazing, there are woodlands along river valleys, urban forests in cities like Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, etc., and the Turtle Mountain pleateau region in the north central part of the state which has aspen forest. The famous International Peace Garden is located in the Turtle Mountain region.

     

     

    I have been through ND many times it was a joke.

    2016 Fusion SE with MyFordTouch speakers out

    in Fusion Forum

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    Just started a few days ago where you here a pop sound in the door speakers when turning on the audio system and then they cut out with no sound coming out of them.  There appears to be sound coming out of the "bass" speakers in the trunk but no sound comes from any of the door speakers.  Is the amplifier built in to the MyFord touch screen unit or is it a separate module.  Is there a DIY solution or just bring it in to the dealer and bend over?  This is my daughter's first car that I helped her pick out so she is distraught and "needs" her tunes.  Thanks for any help.

    2016 Fusion SE 2.5 L

    in Fusion Forum

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    3 hours ago, ice-capades said:

     

    The other option is to ask to take it to your own mechanic/technician for an evaluation which is pretty common. 

     

    Yes that is already the plan.  Found one we are interested in but one thing came up that is of concern.  During test drive at one stop while car still in drive my daughter could feel vibration in the steering wheel.  Does this mean it needs the 6F35 "Party pack"?  Paging YTS90.  If so what's the cost to fix it, or should we keep looking?

    2016 Fusion SE 2.5 L

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    Just looking for any input on purchasing a 2016 Fusion SE with the 2.5 L for my daughter in college.  Was thinking this would be a more reliable bet than the eco boosts.  Is this a solid vehicle?  Are there any things I should check specifically on this model before purchase?

     

    Finally decided to get rid of the 2003 Taurus (Tom to my daughter) due to rust and 140K miles. 

     

    Thanks

    Bronco Sport Impresses

    in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum

    Posted · Edited by Schpark

    6 minutes ago, akirby said:


    Leather wrapped steering wheel is available on every model except the base.

    Not without a $2500 option package including leather seats.  I love the fact that the Badlands can be had with heated cloth seats.  Why stick a cheap ass plastic steering wheel on an otherwise upscale edition.  I do not want leather seats and I really want the 2.0.

    Bronco Sport Impresses

    in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum

    Posted · Edited by Schpark

    52 minutes ago, Deanh said:

    std on Outer Banks, std on First Edition, and part of package 96x ( Badlands package ) and also avail on Big Bend as part of package 96p ( Big Bend Package )

    That's not what the build and price says.  Ford is really making it difficult for me to stay with the company.  All my vehicles have been Ford's but since my 2013 Flex it is impossible to get the basics of what I want; heated cloth seats and a leather wrapped steering wheel.

    Bronco Sport Impresses

    in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum

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    Really liking the Bronco Sport but agree on the review that the steering wheel on the Badlands is cheap.  For me this would be a reason not to purchase.  So I went to the build and price and found there was a heated and leather wrapped steering wheel option.  Clicking on the little i button it has the statement "Standard on Outer Banks, Badlands, and First Edition.".  So that would be great, except when you click the + saying you want it, it says you have to get the leather seats.  So which is standard or locked to leather seats which is a dealbreaker for me?

    Ford Maverick tailgate leaked

    in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum

    Posted · Edited by Schpark

    3 hours ago, grbeck said:

     

    I've always liked the Flex, but my wife didn't. She calls is "the hearse."

     

    From what I've seen, men liked it, but women didn't. They preferred the Explorer. Both of us like the new Explorer...let's hope Ford has the bugs worked out of it. 

     

    That was true with my wife...until she drove the Explorer and didn't like the thick a-pillar blocking visibility and some other things.  I said lets try the Flex and she said "No, it's ugly."  I said it won't hurt to drive one so she agreed to drive it but expected to hate it.  Within a mile on the test drive she was hooked.  In fact our 2013 Flex will be the hardest vehicle to get rid of that we ever had.

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    How many Fords , or Ford trucks have you owned?

    in Welcome!

    Posted · Edited by Schpark

    1985 Ford Ranger 4x4 manual, no A/C

    1989 Ford Tempo AWD

    1991 Ford Explorer Sport 2WD 2 door Manual

    1997 Ford Taurus LX with 3.0 Duratec

    2001 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4 5.4L V8

    2003 Ford Taurus SES with 3.0 Duratec (traded in for Fusion)

    2008 Ford Focus SE Deluxe, (son still driving it at 190K miles)

    2013 Ford Flex SEL FWD with Ruby Red with Vista and trailer tow (my current vehicle)

    2016 Ford Fusion SE (current vehicle for my 2 daughters)

    2018 Ford Escape Titanium 4WD (wife's current vehicle)

    Goodbye Focus, hello Flex

    in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum

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    My 2013 Flex is my favorite vehicle I have ever owned.  Anyone put off by the looks of the Flex needs to drive one before passing judgment.  My wife wanted an Explorer back in 2013 and hated it after driving it.  She thought the Flex was ugly and didn't even want to drive it.  I talked her into just driving it to see and after 1/2 mile she was hooked.

     

    I also owned a 2008 Focus and it has been a great car.  It's a manual and I gave it to my son with 175,000 miles on it.  Still on original clutch.

     

    Congrats.

     

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