New ride for the wifey

Greasy · Feb 18, 2019, 08:49 PM

Picked up an Explorer Sport today. She moves pretty fast for a big girl.

OverclockN' · Feb 18, 2019, 08:57 PM

Awesome! That's a good looking car and even better in that color.

Greasy · Feb 18, 2019, 09:12 PM

Thanks man, now I just have to get that stupid dealer sticker off the back.

acroig · Feb 18, 2019, 10:57 PM

Looks very sharp, congrats.

nrs421 · Feb 19, 2019, 07:02 AM

looks great. very land rovery ..

KAC · Feb 19, 2019, 07:48 AM

That car is having a refresh in 4 months. Why you did that?

Mahjik · Feb 19, 2019, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KAC

That car is having a refresh in 4 months. Why you did that?

Usually when there is a refresh or new model coming, there are large discounts on the existing models to clear the dealership lots.

Elysian · Feb 19, 2019, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KAC

That car is having a refresh in 4 months. Why you did that?

Never buy first year

Greasy · Feb 19, 2019, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mahjik

Usually when there is a refresh or new model coming, there are large discounts on the existing models to clear the dealership lots.

This.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

Never buy first year

And especially this!

Although I do really like the exterior of the 2020s, and the rear wheel drive platform. Not buying a first year ford though.

KAC · Feb 19, 2019, 02:56 PM

Oh ok. Congrats then. I myself got a 2016 Ford coz I got a decent discount on it.

Destroy · Feb 19, 2019, 08:44 PM

There are worse trucks out there for sure.

Are the front side air scoops functional?

Greasy · Feb 19, 2019, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destroy

There are worse trucks out there for sure.

Are the front side air scoops functional?

I'm pretty sure that's a negative, but I'll double check tomorrow.

Edit 2: They are functional.

Greasy · Feb 19, 2019, 09:17 PM

I forgot to mention they tried to sell me the Ford ESP plan which I actually want with all the tech in this thing, but I knew they were going to rip me off. They quoted me 5 years 75K miles for ~$2600.

I just bought a better plan (6 years 85K miles) from Lombard Ford in CT that prides themselves for being one of the top ESP plan dealers out there for $1250. The plan includes pretty much everything including free lost key replacement as well as interior and exterior lighting. (those LEDs are expensive!)

The finance guy says, "oh if you don't buy it today it can be twice as expensive to buy later"...

**logical** · Feb 20, 2019, 10:41 AM

Nice ride.

Wife is due next up for a car in the household. Shes leaning towards an SUV of sorts next. Thats if she can stop seeing Lexus F sports around town

Jankan · Feb 20, 2019, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

Never buy first year

Why not? Its not as if its a new model, its just a facelift.

Greasy · Feb 20, 2019, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jankan

Why not? Its not as if its a new model, its just a facelift.

Not in this case. All new platform that includes switching to RWD, and all new drive trains.

When I bought my Tundra, it was "first year" but the drive train was exactly the same as the older generation. In those cases I don't care if it's a first year model.

Shadowless · Feb 20, 2019, 11:10 PM

Nice ride, the wifey will absolutely love it.

Greasy · Feb 24, 2019, 06:02 PM

I was waxing it today, and noticed I was wrong about those lower front vents. They are functional. They go straight into the wheel well. Couldn't see that until I had it out in the driveway.

I drove it to the car store today to get some wax, and that ecoboost pulls without even trying. It's only got 100 miles on it, so I have yet to actually give it some hell. Merging onto the highway shouldn't be an issue anymore. RIP Honda Van.

Greasy · Jan 16, 2020, 06:14 PM

Eleven months and 9,400 miles later... It's been at the dealer since Tuesday morning. No idea what they find, but all of the traction controls went nuts, and it wouldn't move forward. When I tried to put it in drive the entire thing shuttered violently.

Strike one Ford. I typically trade something immediately if it leaves my wife stranded, but this thing will cost me $13K in depreciation if I do, so it gets three strikes, then buy back.

GG Ford...

xCLAVEx · Jan 16, 2020, 07:15 PM

That sucks man. This is why I avoid Ford, GM/Chevy, Dodge/Chrysler junk at all costs. I had a ford (body) car and after that a pontiac and they gave me nothing but problems so I will never buy another American made POS again.

Hope this issue is resolved quickly (and cheaply).

Greasy · Jan 16, 2020, 07:39 PM

Free fix for me since the car is still less than a year old. I actually have an 8 year full coverage warranty on it, but I don't like it when my wife and potentially kids get stranded. Ironically I bought a AAA membership right after I bought the Ford.

xCLAVEx · Jan 16, 2020, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greasy

Free fix for me since the car is still less than a year old. I actually have an 8 year full coverage warranty on it, but I don't like it when my wife and potentially kids get stranded. Ironically I bought a AAA membership right after I bought the Ford.

AAA saved my bacon more than once. Even though I have a (hopefully) far more reliable car than I had before (2014 Corolla) I still will keep my AAA membership as it's so cheap and the potential savings if/when you need them is more than worth it.

Greasy · Jan 16, 2020, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xCLAVEx

AAA saved my bacon more than once. Even though I have a (hopefully) far more reliable car than I had before (2014 Corolla) I still will keep my AAA membership as it's so cheap and the potential savings if/when you need them is more than worth it.

No joke. They are so much faster than the OEM in this case Ford road side response. When I had my infiniti and it was wrecked, I called them. Waited 4 hours, and still nobody showed up. I finally drove the damn thing home with a busted steering column and a crooked wheel. I didn't even bother calling the Ford road side assistance.

Payne3d · Jan 16, 2020, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greasy

Eleven months and 9,400 miles later... It's been at the dealer since Tuesday morning. No idea what they find, but all of the traction controls went nuts, and it wouldn't move forward. When I tried to put it in drive the entire thing shuttered violently.

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Strike one Ford. I typically trade something immediately if it leaves my wife stranded, but this thing will cost me $13K in depreciation if I do, so it gets three strikes, then buy back.

GG Ford...

it looks nice though

Greasy · Jan 16, 2020, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Payne3d

it looks nice though

It drives great too when it works.

This thing is fun as hell to drive for an SUV. I love it, and she does too.

Munkus · Jan 17, 2020, 10:55 AM

What is/was wrong with it?

The running joke that FORD = Found On Road Dead, or Fix Or Repair Daily still stands, though their trucks & SUVs have generally improved in quality over the years. Glad you got a good warranty. With all the computer systems in modern cars, it seems like a massive % of issues are computer/electrical rather than mechanical. Makes them harder to isolate & fix. More expensive too.

Greasy · Jan 17, 2020, 11:03 AM

I called today for an update. He says, they changed out the MAP sensor. Yeah, not buying that. I get that triggering a check engine light, but what does that have to do with the rest of the drive train going crazy and shutting down?

I'm going out of town today, and my wife is afraid to drive her new car to Raleigh this weekend to see her sister.

Munkus · Jan 17, 2020, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greasy

I called today for an update. He says, they changed out the MAP sensor. Yeah, not buying that. I get that triggering a check engine light, but what does that have to do with the rest of the drive train going crazy and shutting down?

I'm going out of town today, and my wife is afraid to drive her new car to Raleigh this weekend to see her sister.

Sounds fishy, but who knows how interdependent the computer systems are that control everything? It's likely that the MAP sensor error was the only thing they found on the OBD2 scan. Dealer service departments tend to not investigate much further than that. Last time I took a vehicle to a dealer, I had to force them to test drive it, with me in the passenger seat, until we could reproduce the problem.

kytprice · Jan 17, 2020, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greasy

I called today for an update. He says, they changed out the MAP sensor. Yeah, not buying that. I get that triggering a check engine light, but what does that have to do with the rest of the drive train going crazy and shutting down?

I'm going out of town today, and my wife is afraid to drive her new car to Raleigh this weekend to see her sister.

That doesn't sound right at all. Like you I can see it throwing a code but not much else. Certainly not what you described.

Uber_Tiny · Jan 17, 2020, 03:31 PM

My first through about it being a MAP sensor -

Then I read up about it and yeah, it can do exactly what you described.

I'd make sure your plugs were replaced as well if they got all fouled up.

Quote:

Your engine misfires and shakes: If a MAP sensor reports a false high pressure reading, the engine's computer will signal for more fuel. This results in a rich mixture, which can foul the spark plugs and cause a cylinder not to fire. A misfiring engine will shake and transmit that motion into the cabin of the vehicle.

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Feb 18, 2019, 09:12 PM	#3
Greasy Raiding Curio's Stable Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 14,634	Thanks man, now I just have to get that stupid dealer sticker off the back.

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Feb 19, 2019, 07:02 AM	#5
nrs421 Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 6,498	looks great. very land rovery ..

Feb 19, 2019, 07:48 AM	#6
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Feb 19, 2019, 02:56 PM	#10
KAC RGB mofo, do you have it! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lahore Posts: 62,111	Oh ok. Congrats then. I myself got a 2016 Ford coz I got a decent discount on it.

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Feb 19, 2019, 09:17 PM	#13
Greasy Raiding Curio's Stable Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 14,634	I forgot to mention they tried to sell me the Ford ESP plan which I actually want with all the tech in this thing, but I knew they were going to rip me off. They quoted me 5 years 75K miles for ~$2600. I just bought a better plan (6 years 85K miles) from Lombard Ford in CT that prides themselves for being one of the top ESP plan dealers out there for $1250. The plan includes pretty much everything including free lost key replacement as well as interior and exterior lighting. (those LEDs are expensive!) The finance guy says, "oh if you don't buy it today it can be twice as expensive to buy later"...

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Feb 24, 2019, 06:02 PM	#18
Greasy Raiding Curio's Stable Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 14,634	I was waxing it today, and noticed I was wrong about those lower front vents. They are functional. They go straight into the wheel well. Couldn't see that until I had it out in the driveway. I drove it to the car store today to get some wax, and that ecoboost pulls without even trying. It's only got 100 miles on it, so I have yet to actually give it some hell. Merging onto the highway shouldn't be an issue anymore. RIP Honda Van.

Jan 16, 2020, 06:14 PM	#19
Greasy Raiding Curio's Stable Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 14,634	Eleven months and 9,400 miles later... It's been at the dealer since Tuesday morning. No idea what they find, but all of the traction controls went nuts, and it wouldn't move forward. When I tried to put it in drive the entire thing shuttered violently. Strike one Ford. I typically trade something immediately if it leaves my wife stranded, but this thing will cost me $13K in depreciation if I do, so it gets three strikes, then buy back. GG Ford...

Jan 16, 2020, 07:15 PM	#20
xCLAVEx FCK Joebama/HeelsUpHarris Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 24,869	That sucks man. This is why I avoid Ford, GM/Chevy, Dodge/Chrysler junk at all costs. I had a ford (body) car and after that a pontiac and they gave me nothing but problems so I will never buy another American made POS again. Hope this issue is resolved quickly (and cheaply). __________________ "If Fascism Ever Comes to America, It Will Come in the Name of Liberalism -Ronald Reagan" "America is not divided by race. color, gender, or sexual orientation. America is divided into wise people and fools. And fools divide themselves by race, color, gender, or sexual orientation." Last edited by xCLAVEx : Jan 16, 2020 at 07:26 PM.

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Jan 16, 2020, 07:39 PM	#21
Greasy Raiding Curio's Stable Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 14,634	Free fix for me since the car is still less than a year old. I actually have an 8 year full coverage warranty on it, but I don't like it when my wife and potentially kids get stranded. Ironically I bought a AAA membership right after I bought the Ford.

Jan 17, 2020, 10:55 AM	#26
Munkus Hugged your dog lately? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Big Sky Country Posts: 27,658	What is/was wrong with it? The running joke that FORD = Found On Road Dead, or Fix Or Repair Daily still stands, though their trucks & SUVs have generally improved in quality over the years. Glad you got a good warranty. With all the computer systems in modern cars, it seems like a massive % of issues are computer/electrical rather than mechanical. Makes them harder to isolate & fix. More expensive too.

Jan 17, 2020, 11:03 AM	#27
Greasy Raiding Curio's Stable Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 14,634	I called today for an update. He says, they changed out the MAP sensor. Yeah, not buying that. I get that triggering a check engine light, but what does that have to do with the rest of the drive train going crazy and shutting down? I'm going out of town today, and my wife is afraid to drive her new car to Raleigh this weekend to see her sister.

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