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    Name that noise... Whirring from front end

    I would bet wading through flooded roads was involved in the wheel bearings past.
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    Tire cable/chains on rear only for 4x4 too?

    The z cables are for sure about the best for tight clearance vehicles I haven’t bought them yet for my 22’s but that’s basically the only option other than the crazy traction socks etc.
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    Lowered Suspension

    Not in CA. They were running the driving test all Pandemic. Several neighbor kids got licensed in the last 6 months. I get the attraction of lifting a truck/SUV. But lowering one never makes sense. Better off getting a hot rod wagon like 550hp awd Merc, BMW, Caddy thing which even has / had a...
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    2021 question

    I ‘d bet someone hit their lot and they have missing parts. The engine cover on my 19 is a high temp Foam it’s part of the noise management aspect of the vehicle. I highly doubt it left the factory without it. Someone pilfered it between the factory and you buying it.
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    Buying Used - point me in the right direction

    Nope but more are likely packaged that way due to top trims likely people expect all the goodies. My experience was that dealers were begging people to buy the loaded Platinums because the sticker was so high. The limiteds and other lower stickered versions sold easily and they had little to...
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    Buying Used - point me in the right direction

    Doesn’t matter what brand get the vin call your local dealer service department non busy hours like 11am tell them your checking on recall status, while they look it up ask if they see any other service history. Get dates, locations and mileage for a couple. Better yet have seller get the auto...
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    New tires?

    Check recall There was just a big tire recall on Coopers and several other tire store brand alternatives based on the same husk. Side wall failures.
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    Trailer TPMS?

    Just fyi lots of great trailer systems now that monitor tire pressure and give you leveling info. I’d rather go that route than forcing some patch work setup on the Tow vehicle system.
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    XM/Apple Car Play - question

    The Ford Audio system screen button typically works brining up your choices AM FM or XM etc. The only time I had issues was when my iphone plug socket had pocket lint packed in it causing plug connectivity issues. Plastic tooth pick and carefully picking the lint loose from the bottom of the...
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    Shell Rotella Synthetic Oil for cheap DYI

    I recall Ford oil is just Ford labeled Valvoline oil. Word of caution on Mobile 1 around 2009 Mobile 1 Euro spec oil was basically dropped from US supply. High performance shops at that point quit using it. The typical Mobile 1 stuff found at super stores in the US is a cheap high volatility...
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    2022 hybrid option? yes please

    The Prius is really dated. First off you can’t even buy a used one with less than 30k on it for $20k today. In 2016 when the T3 wasn’t out yet and we needed a commuter car with C level interior quality the only vehicle on the market other than the Tesla S or X was the Ford Fusion Energi. A mid...
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    Drive Control Malfunction after car wash

    I actually quit old school Toyota after 30 yrs of Toyota trucks. Number one reason being cost. Yep cost.. None of my Toyotas were super specially problem free or lower maintenance than similar body style other brand vehicles in my family. In fact all my Toyotas were more expensive, for sure more...
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    Rear Sway bar?

    Thats not sway bar. I noticed it also. I think its a factor of the suspension tune spring rates and shock tuning. Likely a suspension tuning aspect to reduce the typical Large SUV / Truck rear wheel hop on rough surfaces also likely plays into the suspension travel. It does take some getting use...
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    Rear Sway bar?

    It also impacts suspension articulation and the handling characteristics when traction limits are found. Engineers don’t pick sway bars based on seat of the pants measuring.
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    Drive Control Malfunction after car wash

    Its a Auto industry issue with parts venders switching quality/ materials mid supply run. Its impacting every brand. You’ll get 5000 good connectors and wiring harnesses then the vender cheaps out on wire or connectors and bingo you get a batch of cars with serious failures or worse. If anything...
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    Rear Sway bar?

    Unfortunately modern vehicles get ultra designed around handling characteristics with ride comfort a secondary factor / cost consideration. Stiffer sway bars have negatives also.
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    Drive Control Malfunction after car wash

    Yep it was a inside joke
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    Drive Control Malfunction after car wash

    I know
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    Drive Control Malfunction after car wash

    All the modern cars are going to have moments where they need a reset. Just be glad they aren’t running Microsoft software
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    Tire cable/chains on rear only for 4x4 too?

    Bronco sport correct? Its a different animal than the Bronco. The Sport is like many of the other cross overs its a front wheel drive biased system so chains on front and yes many vehicles have tire size notes given larger tire can limit space for cables/chains. The Sport is such a cool rig its...
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    2022 hybrid option? yes please

    Do you have an EV in a state with a use tax on the registration? If you do and look at your yearly mileage and the use tax its nearly identical to the pump tax for the same mileage minus the environmental taxes which the pump taxes also includes. I’m sure there are states under taxing now Texas...
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    2022 hybrid option? yes please

    Most states on the EV thing already have EV taxes tied to the registration paid yearly. Recent data shows most EV owners also drive less than the average driver. But yes the tax pump has been a concern even with ICE vehicles getting better mileage its a concern. Oregon has been testing mileage...
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    2018+ Post Pictures Thread!- Lets see those shiny new trucks!

    Lolo rack works for just about everything. Only negative its HEAVY!!! But its been great so far
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    2018+ Post Pictures Thread!- Lets see those shiny new trucks!

    No you only need to tighten up that rack with a 6er that doesn’t hang out 6ft
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    2022 hybrid option? yes please

    Another factor to consider a plugin hybrid your typically looking at 5-10kwh charge. A full EV like the Tesla or Mach e your looking at the potential of 30-50kwh to charge. We charge our Fusion Energi on a standard 15amp 120v wall plug. Its only charging about 5-6kwh of battery power takes a...

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