Not useless.  Ford sold tons of Fiestas and Focii just to meet CAFE even when they were losing money.  They never contemplated mfrs would completely abandon small cars completely.  And higher fuel costs do adversely affect lower incomes more even if they have higher mpg.

It also depends on how that equipment is being used too-having an RV is cheaper then a mortgage payment or taxes/etc on a house if it is paid off, so paying $4 for gas would be a wash in the expense category.    CAFE was effective for improving gas mileage  30-40 years ago, but actual amount of money saved (at current gas prices) is only $600 a year or $50 bucks a month using an old 1986 Escort 1.9L vs an Escape Hybrid FWD 

The reason Mulally left Boeing was because he was passed over for CEO several times. Back then, Boeing was already in touble and people who became CEO actually made things much worse.   After leaving Boeing, Mulally was asked about the troubles at his old employer but he was too smart to embroil himself in those issues…

No need. 😀   3.0L EcoBoost definitely more complicated than necessary. 3.3L Hybrid indeed complicated but at least saves fuel. 3.3L Naturally Aspirated V6 not too complicated. 👍

The ones you'd then say are overly/unnecessarily complicated?

Obviously much better to have useless regulations that just add costs and don’t really accomplish much of anyway due to unintended consequences and or loopholes that allow gaming the rules.   I’m just as guilty as the next guy, but at least admit the absurdity of it all.  I owned a motorhome that only got 8 MPG, but if you only drive 5,000 miles per year, fuel costs were not that bad.  At least until paying over $4/gallon (much higher if adjusted for inflation), and even then it took more than that to downsize.  High fuel costs do affect behavior, or choices we make.   And it’s not just motorhomes, it can be 1,000 HP speed boats or private planes too.  Seems wrong to force some people to save gas while others are not “regulated” to same extent.  Higher gas prices regulates everyone equally while preserving greater personal freedom of choice.

Like the Explorer, it’s a nice SUV, though larger than I need.  Would like it even more if Ford offered the Police Interceptor powertrains.

That is a good way of not getting elected too

Hi pinkteacup. One thought is to check the ignition switch to see if it is hanging up slightly stuck in (even after you take the keys out). I have had that one or twice in the past with previous vehicles.   If/when this occurs again, push the switch in a few times with your finger to see if it pops out to where it should be with the keys out.   If it is not that, then it may be a worn ignition switch itself, or other issues, and you may need to have this professionally diagnosed.   I am sure others will jump in to help, so keep us updated and good luck.

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