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For months it was rumored Ford would change the front and rear of the flex and change the interior up a bit but when I heard there were no major changes, I was disappointed. Is the flex nearing the end of its cycle and that's why Ford didn't change anything?

Looks like we're going with a 2014 Max SE. To lease an SEL would run us 500 a month. He said the residual value is lower on the SEL. Thanks everyone for the help.

So My wife was thinking of getting a 2014 Focus and when I test drove a 2012 model, I hated how it drove. Didn't like how it changed when accelerating and it was an Automatic. Has the 2014 model improved in Transmission Shifting?

Kind of disappointing they are getting rid of Darkside and Sunset.

I have the 2.5 L and average 29 mpg and that is 95% city driving. We have an Escape that has the EB and we barely average what they claim for the city. Heck my salesman said the 2.5 is just fine and he said that he sells more of Fusions with that engine in it than the Ecoboost engine. Test drive both and see which one you like better. The 2012 fusion 2.5L was bad but they seemed to improve it greatly in the new model.

How do I find my built date of my 2014 Fusion??

Contact Ford service on twitter. If you don't have an account, sign up just to speak with them. Explain the noise issue to them like you did to us and the problem the regional manager is giving you. They will assign you to a customer relations manager. Their job is to resolve your issue. I was given the option of turning the Escape in for the 2.0 liter model or being reimbursed a lease payment. I'm not sure if this will help but have you tried putting fuel cleaner in the tank after you fill up?

Yes it is worth it. The S model has manual seats where as the SE has pwer driver standard and power windows.

If you press menu scroll the presets with the arrow keys on the steering wheel , there may just be an option to get to snyc from there.

http://support.ford.com/sync-technology/perform-master-reset-sync This is a master reset which should work. When you follow the link it will show you how to do a master reset.

I'm driving a 2014 Fusion SE and I have not had the chance to drive it in the summer yet but I will report here when it's time to turn the AC on. I'm hoping there's not any bad smell. Is it only happen for a few mins or when the AC starts up?

Contact Ford customer service. When our Escape was recalled they reimbursed me a lease payment. Ford will do something about it if people who are experiencing it keep mentioning it to them. Maybe enough complaints will issue recalls to fix these issues. What cabin noise are you experiencing? Sorry you're having issues, hopefully they will fix them and others who are having them.

Follow the link i put in my original post, i found how to do a master reset which is probably the same way the dealership would do it.

Go into bluetooth devices , add or delete devices and delete your iPhone 5 from the system. Then add it back in. Make sure your bluetooth is on before you do this so that it can find your phone easier. I Had to do this a few times with a 2012 model and 2014. If it won't do anything when you plug it in using your usb then check the inside of your middle charger port on the phone. There could be a lot of dust causing the bad connection. I just found how to reset your sync and this will save you the $100 and trip to the dealer. Here is the link http://support.ford.com/sync-technology/perform-master-reset-sync

Yes, the suggestions may help. I will see if i can find the post that talks about the rattle noise. Thing is I do have the power driver seats just not leather seats.

Thats great if they can't fix it this time you will be able to get a replacement.

So I've noticed when I use sync and even the radio if as I increase the volume am noticing the speaker sound become muffled and a rattle sound. It's on a 3 year lease and wondering is something like that covered under warranty? My 2nd issue is my wife can't get comfortable in the drivers seat. She says her back hurts after she drives the car. She has tried to adjust the seat and even the lower back support as well. She thinks it has something to do with the seatbelt? I am at a loss of as what to do about it? Of course when we were filling paper work out she never thought of test driving it. She wants to keep the Fusion after the lease is up but she drives it sometimes to run to the store or to work. Maybe there is a back support thing she can get to put behind her? Maybe it is because they are cloth seats and not leather?

I have a darkside metallic Fusion and yeah you can see the scratches a lot more than lighter colors but man I agree the car color is stunning!! Almost like the Atlantis green 2010 my wife had.

So i compared the two models and wondering 1. Are the back seats comfortable especially on road trips? I've heard they are designed for kids and not adults? Do the dealerships ever have rebates more than 1,000 on them? What is the MPH you can drive before it switches to the gas?

It says the reverse sensing system comes standard on the SEL model and intellegent access but when i pulled up a window sel sticker at my dealerships website it shows intellegent access but not the reverse sensing system.

She likes my ford touch, backup cam, rear sensor, power seats. We looked at the SE model and liked we could get those features but it was manual seats and i have't had manual anything since my 98 neon. Then I looked at the SEL model on some dealership websites and noticed power seats but no backup cam . What are the main differences between the SE and SEL model besides power seats only being available on the SEL model?? We are looking at the Hybrid version as Energi is nice but out of our price range.

My wife and i are debating on leasing a 2014 C-max. She suggested a Focus first. My questions are how much more interior space do you have compared to a Focus? Are the back seats comfortable? Is it better to get the SEL model vs SE? Does it drive more like an Escape or Focus?

I've looked on Ford.com and it says available winter 2014. Then I hear late 2014 as in September or October? Wondering if anyone's heard different. Wife likes the new focus look and our lease is up in December of this year and she would like to get a focus. Do you think there will be deals on the 2015 model during that time? I'd imagine they would have the 2014 models cleared out by then.

I think they designed it this complicated because they figure most people will take it into the dealership to have it replaced. I know squat about car repair so unless I have a friend that knows how to do it and has the tools to do it then I'll take it in. Looking at the pictures it does sound like a big PITA.

Every car company has recalls. Yes it's annoying and frustrating but it happens. I'd rather have them recall it then to be on the road and be sol because they didn't .