5280tunage
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I realize this thread is titled 1 of each, but I figured why create a new thread just because I have a few... Please bare in mind, other than when I was racing rice burners, the only vehicle I've ever owned was Jeeps. I have had 6 Grands, an XJ, and a CJ. This is my first non-Jeep and definitely my first ford. I have a 2019 Platinum regular chassis.
First, the likes -
Sorry for the novel!
Oh yeah, one more HUGE HATE, so far Ford Customer Service and the Ford Motor Credit folks have been terrible. It's like trying to get help from a government agency!
First, the likes -
- The ride is awesome, I know a lot of folks complain about it, but I actually really like it. In many ways (thanks to the similarities in chassis, etc), this thing handles, steers, and feels a lot like my last two Grands. I like the turning radius for such a large vehicle, but nothing beats the Jeep here.
- I like the engine, even though my last 3 vehicles had various versions of the Hemi (and all of them had intakes and exhausts), the sound of this rings back memories of Turbo H22A's. My CAI definitely has increased the turbo sound!
- The tranny is pretty comfortable, especially compared to my last 6spd grand.
- I love the roominess, and for the most part the cabin noise is pretty low. My last grand had dual layer windows that helped cut down on some noise, but this is good.
- Visibility is good, so many new SUV's these days have crappy views, unlike many, I don't rely on a screen to show me my surroundings, don't get me wrong, I like them when I need them, but my head still rotates.
- So far Sync3 has been okay, it's quite a bit better than my previous vehicle, but it's pretty buggy with Android Auto so far.
- Finally, I like the ability to use Forscan, but it surprised me how many options aren't configurable through other means. For example, default climate control options when remote start is used.
- I've driven dozens of GMC Yukons/Denali's and I can say this is much better, but everyone is different, just my feeling.
- First, I ask the question, do you think a Ford engineer ever actually drove these things in adverse conditions before settling on design aspects? Probably not, this thing has deep pockets and channels all over the place that get filled with snow/ice. I sure hope I don't go real offroad with this like I did in my Jeep. The mud getting lodged in these spots would probably cause it to get stuck on it's own. Seriously, hollow bumper shells with no liner to prevent mud/snow/ice from filling them up? I even have mud flaps and they sort of only help. I can spend 20 minutes getting snow out of these areas before I pull into my garage so I don't have foundation issues from the water.
- I don't like some of the usability stuff. Example, see attached image. Why would they put two USB ports in the hidden console slot without a way to run a cable out? I don't want to have to leave that drawer open all of the time, so I ended up drilling a 5/8" hole through both sides and putting rubber grommets in so I can run cables through. So much better.
- The rear hatch that's supposed to open when you waive your leg, never works when my hands are full and I need it to, but today it sure popped open when I was shoveling near the car, awesome.
- The height of this beast is a bit of an issue. You see, my last jeep had an air suspension, probably one of the biggest things I miss. I loved being able to lower my vehicle to fit into garages better. I literally have 2" between my garage opening and the factory cross bars. I miss being able to use a rack up top for lumber/etc. I knew it was bigger, but WOW.
- I don't like that there's so little undercarriage protection, so unfortunately I will have to bite the bullet and buy some plates. It's a must in CO.
- The dirt magnet known as the back liftgate/tailgate. Again, there are so many cavities where dirt piles up, it's nuts!
- OH, one more, I really dislike the shift knob. I way prefer something like on the column or an actual shift handle, they provide better feedback when you're not looking at it. I'm sure I'll get used to it at some point. This dovetail's into the manual shift buttons, for a vehicle this price, why aren't there paddles? I get it's not a performance vehicle, but it's so much more functional when downshifting for example going down a pass.
Sorry for the novel!
Oh yeah, one more HUGE HATE, so far Ford Customer Service and the Ford Motor Credit folks have been terrible. It's like trying to get help from a government agency!
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