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bobbyd

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  1. Thanks for the information. You certainly have great knowledge on those helpful interior suggestions. My family is constantly sliding large coolers in and out of the cargo area and I'm tired of using towels to protect the carpet from wear! I also am now researching 'ceramic polish vs carnuba wax' for the exterior of the Escape. It seems there are many different types, but also need to buy more micro fibre towels! Thanks again!
  2. I am trying to decide between a Weather Tech cargo trunk liner ($115 plus shipping) or a popular TN Trunk Net cargo liner on Amazon ($60). I couldn't find any difference, other than price! I would appreciate any comments with those who have purchased cargo liners for the new redesigned Escape ! Thanks!
  3. Anyone know the average cost to replace a 2014 Ford Fusion Transmission? The car has close to 170,000 miles, but now needs a transmission. It's at a local repair shop, since it's inoperable. I read that year Fusion has numerous Transmission failures. The mechanic said he is looking for a replacement but it could cost in the $4000 range. My daughter needs the car fixed, but I'm trying to research the difference between "remanufactured or rebuilt transmissions!" Any advice on how to choose the best option!
  4. I just received my Escape safety recall notice 22S73. I want to share the video that will show the process the technician will perform!
  5. Thanks for the info. Colorado has been selling nearly 8000+ for the past few months. Hope the 2023 Ranger can improve sales!
  6. Rperez817, thanks for your response and the information. I initially was thinking that since both 1.5 Litre 3 cylinder engines were new and 'somewhat similar ' that Ford engineers might look for distinct differences and possible considerations to what might be causing the fuel injectors to crack in the Escape. I know Ford uses Vitesco and Nissan uses Denso fuel injectors. Anyway, I was brainstorming and hope they resolve the issue over time. I would love to hear they discovered it was simply some poorly produced injectors affecting only a certain/limited batch....rather than continuing with a drain tube. Again, thanks for your help!
  7. Oh, I didn't know the 1.5 Litre 3 Cylinder Rogue had an electric motor. Wouldn't that be considered a hybrid? Please explain!
  8. Speaking of Nissan...they also now offer a similar 1.5 Litre 3 Cylinder Turbo as standard on the 2022 Rogue. I'm wondering if they might eventually have similar engine issues! It might help Ford to review their engine configuration as a comparison since they are very similar? Specifications 2022 Nissan Rogue Platinum AWD Vehicle Type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon PRICE Base/As Tested: $39,725/$42,395 Options: two-tone premium paint, $745; floor mats and cargo area protector, $425; Head-Up Display package, $400; illuminated kick plates, $400; interior accent lighting, $350; external ground lighting, $350 ENGINE turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 12-valve variable-compression inline-3, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection Displacement: 90-91 in3, 1478-1498 cm3 Power: 201 hp @ 5600 rpm Torque: 225 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm TRANSMISSION continuously variable automatic CHASSIS Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink Brakes, F/R: 11.7-in vented disc/11.5-in vented disc Tires: Dunlop Grantrek PT21 235/55R-19 101V M+S DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 106.5 in Length: 183.0 in Width: 72.4 in Height: 66.5 in Passenger Volume: 101 ft3 Cargo Volume: 37 ft3 Curb Weight: 3715 lb C/D TEST RESULTS 60 mph: 7.8 sec 1/4-Mile: 15.9 sec @ 88 mph 100 mph: 21.6 sec Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec. Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 4.5 sec Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 5.7 sec Top Speed (gov ltd): 120 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 169 ft Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.84 g C/D FUEL ECONOMY Observed: 24 mpg 75-mph Highway Driving: 31 mpg 75-mph Highway Range: 440 mi EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/City/Highway: 31/28/34 mpg C/D TESTING EXPLAINED
  9. I also noticed on the question about any further "investigation" on the issue: Are there any open investigations on this specific issue? No.
  10. I wonder if there is something else that is causing the injectors to crack...such as insufficient fuel mixture into the firing chamber ,which is one of the main causes for cracked injectors in the past? If it was the injectors I think they would have indicated certain lots or production dates the injectors were produced? Or, is there something in the design of this new engine? Lots of questions! https://www.wapcar.my/collect-faqs/audi-a6-fuel-injector-1647237716636#:~:text=What causes a fuel injector to crack%3F 1,can quickly lead to the formation of cracks.
  11. I'm wondering if they are going to revise the injectors on the 2023 vehicles or simply attach hoses and update the software? I appreciate the 15 year warranty, but still wonder about the cause! They are curing the symptom....but what is the cause?
  12. Vitesco is the responsible supplier. They were spun off by Continental AG a year or so ago! I also read that Continental was trying to spin them off since 2019, but the pandemic delayed the spin off! Now, anyone with the new 1.5.. 3 Cylinder engine will get a software update and a drain tube to keep the fuel away from the hot engine...if the Vitesco fuel injector cracks. Recall letters will be mailed around December 9th.  https://cararac.com/blog/ford-1-5-ecoboost-dragon-engine-problems-durability.html
  13. The website indicated that Vitesco is the responsible supplier. They were spun off by Continental AG a year or so ago! I also read that Continental was trying to spin them off since 2019, but the pandemic delayed the spin off! Now, anyone with the new 1.5.. 3 Cylinder engine will get a software update and a drain tube to keep the fuel away from the hot engine...if the Vitesco fuel injector cracks. Recall letters will be mailed around December 9th. https://cararac.com/blog/ford-1-5-ecoboost-dragon-engine-problems-durability.html
  14. Ford just announced a recall on the Bronco/ Escape 1.5 Engine. Anyone know if it includes all the 2022 vehicles with the1.5? Why doesn't it include the prior 1.5 engines before 2020?
  15. No, the dealer wasn't going to charge for the nitrogen.
  16. I called that number you posted and it's the same vehicle support group. I did notice the plant is still producing vehicles and parking them . It's probably a 'wait and see' how quick the plant gets the badges to get our vehicles eventually shipped!
  17. A first But this marks the first time an automaker was known to have been impacted by a shortage of badges. There’s no question that they’re an important part of a vehicle. Every Ford built today features the company’s name in a familiar blue and chrome emblem. How important is that Blue Oval badge? Consider that Ford has, in some instances, let vehicles leave the factory minus some chips needed to operate functions like seat massagers in high-line products. It told F-150 Lightning customers they could take delivery of the new, all-electric pickups minus power running boards in 2022 — or wait for next year if they just had to have that optional feature. No Ford vehicles without a badge are being shipped to dealers, which means the company is sitting on a load of vehicles right now. But, according to a report first published by the Wall Street Journal, the carmaker drew the line at letting its products get to dealers with the badges missing. What happened? Ford looked at other options, including the use of badges produced by 3D stereo printing methods. But it found they just didn’t meet the quality the company required. So, it seems, some otherwise completed products will have to sit in factory lots until a new supply of the logos can be found. What happened to those badges? It seems the supplier, Michigan-based Tribar Technologies, is in hot water for leaking a carcinogenic compound called hexavalent chromium into the Huron River this past summer. That led to an order restricting access to a river popular with boaters, swimmers and fishermen. Tribar only this month received conditional approval to resume operations and it isn’t clear if it has gotten back to its normal operating speed yet. Ford sidelines thousands of vehicles Many of the nearly 45,000 vehicles Ford is holding on to as it waits for badges, are high-priced full-size pickups and SUVs. Last week, Ford announced it expected anywhere from 40,000 to 45,000 “high-demand, high-margin models of popular trucks and SUVs” to be impacted by various parts shortages. But it left open questions about what vehicles and which missing parts. Ford isn’t offering much detail but it appears that F-150 pickups — its most profitable product line — are among the vehicles on hold. And it also appears likely that other shortages, including semiconductors, are contributing to the problem.
  18. I also was told to call 800-392-3673...Ford Customer Service. They were not much help. I was told delivery of my built Escape. ...Mid to late August .....revised to September 5....revised to September 15th....revised to October 15th. There is no Regional Rep to contact , like the good old days! I'll keep watching how you progress. Battery is draining.
  19. Now that the rail carriers are already slowing down and the inevitable strike this week, the plant will soon be filled to maximum with Escapes in addition to probably offsite parking. I doubt they will prioritize shipping our Escapes , which have been sitting for a month already. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it's going to be closer to a couple months of sitting idle in the yard. Draining patience and battery! Ugh!
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