I'll deal with it before I put aftermarket roof panels on!  We only put about 500 miles/month on ours, so not a huge deal, just a nuisance.

I got a new laptop yesterday, and my Adblock didn't install automatically.  Holy $hit was it impossible to browse without it.  This site is horrible.  You'd think they could put a few well-placed ads that don't detract from using the site so much, then maybe we wouldn't block them all!

Yea, that does seem a bit puzzling. If I'm not mistaken the affected engine is the new generation MPC 2.3L introduced for 2025 model year Explorer, Bronco, and Ranger. It's substantially changed compared to the 2.3L engine for 2024 and earlier model years.       Interestingly, the same engine has also been used in S650 Mustang Ecoboost since 2024 but that vehicle isn't mentioned on the recall.    

And this one is pretty severe (they have to replace the long block).  But, only 1500 vehicles is good.

I'm pretty sure Bezos already knows that.  He's made much of his fortune on that!

Just wait until they find out exactly how much companies are willing to pay for that anonymized data.

At this point, I'm wondering if there's even gonna be an s650 refresh or if we just are gonna go straight into a new generation. 

The big shots at Slate claim they ain't interested in the connected vehicle, selling customer data business model according to SAE   Automotive startup Slate doesn't see data as a business plan. Yes, its app will collect information, but a Slate spokesperson, when asked if collected data will be sold for additional revenue, told SAE Media a flat “No.”   “Slate is not building the app around data extraction,” the company said. “We are building it around ownership value. We collect data to make ownership better, not to turn the owner into the product. The app will collect data only when it directly contributes to enabling or improving a customer experience. Privacy is paramount. For Slate, privacy is not a compliance footnote. It is part of the product experience. Customers should understand what is being shared, why it matters, and how it helps them own the vehicle with more confidence. That may include data needed to support account setup, device-to-vehicle connection, diagnostics, maintenance guidance, service support, charging context, OTA update status, customer support, and product improvement. Slate is being intentional about what the app can do and what data it collects. We would rather be precise and trusted than overpromise connected features or collect data without a clear customer benefit.”   That companion app is the only way Slate connects to its upcoming pickup/SUV models. The electric vehicles do not have a modem. It can't phone home to share your location or driving style. For the startup, a modem is just another additional expense that adds cost to the end product. If people want to be connected, they have a smartphone.

Well this is a new one.  Good that it only affects 1500 vehicles, but also puzzling since the range is 3 vehicles over 2 years and that's the base engine.  

Yeah, I said a "best case" scenario for speed would be the sedan ushering in the refresh for S650, but that's also a lot of engineering work to debut a refreshed product that presumably would be replaced in 4+ years (with Mustang's longer timelines)