terryblauser

Never use a single pole device in a two pole 240V circuit. You're asking for someone who believes it's off 'cause the switch says so to be given a possibly fatal shock. Not up to code either.

I had to keep driving my '10 for longer than desired waiting on my '13 delivery and they act very much the same in my driving: Retired so mostly short local trips with a couple drives over 20 miles since delivery. Cold weather Winter gas blend Both cars provided trips <20mpg and both achieved their EPA figures on other trips. I expect this particular FFH to work as advertised.

terryblauser40 mi. from Empty on the dealer tank fill. I used to be able to get range estimates over 600 mi on the '10. I'm guessing the '13 is going to come out at ~500. I should know in a couple days. I filled up today: 14 miles at delivery with dealer fill-up 401.3 on the clock today 33 miles to E 10.3 Gal at second click 497 miles to E after fill 37.4 mpg car readout 401-14/10.3=37.6 hand calc. Lots of very short trips, temps down into high 20s some mornings. Exxon station has slight nose down as I position for fill-up. I'll swap ends next time to look at capacity influence.

You can setup the car to bring up the climate control as last settings or on auto. I've read elsewhere that auto can be dodgy for desired results.

This is just my $0.02 and on this subject that may be a high estimate of the value. Winter blend relates to season. Ethanol content is dictated by EPA policies. Sticker mileage is also dictated by the EPA. To paraphrase: You will perform a test following these rules, using this procedure and this fuel and you will post the results and will mention that mileage will vary. Yes Ford may have been able to "game" the tests, but result of your operating the car in ANY manner OR conditions other than the test dictates means...........YMMV. The stickers are for comparison only. Are some cars screwed up? Yes they are. Are all of the cars ripping us off HELL NO.

The hybrid does not have a spare, only the mobility kit (sealant and pump). I'm not sure about each other variation they keep making tweaks.

I believe that the built in remote start only comes with the intelligent access/ push-button start on the titanium.

I have the 18" luxury rims and looked at re-using my locks from my '10 rims F6SZ-1A043-AA. The locking lug stuck out of the wheel lug pocket so far that it would be possible to grip the lug with a surface gripping plier or wrench. I wonder if the recommended lugs DM5Z-1A043-A are shorter? I wonder if anyone has installed the DM5Z-1A043-A on the luxury wheels?

I am NOT an expert, but I have issues with both responses 2 & 3. As far as I am aware, metro areas which don't meet fed clean air minimum requirements require all gas to contain ethanol. The higher octane is there for knock suppression, but, the computers fight knock at lower octane by changing timing which robs performance. The '05 PT Cruiser I had would get slightly better mileage and yield slightly more "snap" with 91 octane but it tested to be not worth the cost premium. To be certain of the answer to your question, I suggest you try a full tank of mid-grade and see how your car behaves and how it affects mileage. You will NOT get better mileage and performance with the lower octane. The manual listing means the 87 grade is entirely sufficient for normal operation.

I saw one several weeks ago, but to date that is the only one OTHER than the one I am driving now.

My '10 FFH obviously didn't have one cause right after the 30k service I tried to wash the windshield and found the pump dry. The gazillion point inspection was obviously pencil whipped.

I found that my all weather mats were installed on top of the standard mats. This prevents the mats attaching to the detent points provided. Doing this is a no-no as noted right on top of the all weathers.

Happily, my retirement last spring allows me to wear my jeans lopsided for an additional nine hours per weekday.

I did good on my trade in. The dealer I went with made the highest priced offer and guaranteed it until delivery which turned out to be 78 days.

The front end is loaded with sensors: sonar which I believe is used for the parking assist Radar which I believe is used for Adaptive Cruise and a Camera which I believe is used for lane holding I've only put about 80 miles on it so far and have felt the Big Brother effects of everything but parking assist. Parallel parking is a rare thing here in NW Houston.