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I just said that the accessory outlets are hot all the time. Opening the door gets rid of the accessory delay so you can find a suitable fuse location . You need a multimeter or a 12v test light to help find one.

12V outlets. Open the driver's door after turning the ignition off - that will kill the accessory delay.

Yes there is a delay but the power points are hot all the time. The owner's manual has the fuse list.

I'm talking about state automotive franchise laws. They prohibit a mfr from dictating how dealers operate their business. If a dealer has bad customer service there is very little Ford can do about it legally. Dealers are independent businesses.

How do you propose that Ford does that when it's against the law?

Cool. I had a Kawasaki hybrid 175 in college. 2 stroke?

Probably the APIM.

Now that I think about it, I'm not sure if the Escape has it or not. Might only be a car thing.

Just check the window sticker - 300A doesn't have it, 301A and 302A should have it.

Found the 2013 order guide. The perimeter alarm was only standard on 301a and 302a packages as part of the driver entry package. It was not included with the 300a (base) package.

How long did you wait before opening the door? There might be a delay. I also thought the Limited came with the perimeter alarm.

I believe the ads are based on other websites you've visited recently.

Same here. I used to complain to my wife that I had to actually take the key out of my pocket and insert it into the dash when I drove her car.

Look for bent components or anything that is loose/can be wiggled back and forth. Did they check the alignment?

That's the most plausible explanation. With 4 channel ABS it's easy to change the bias dynamically and I could see the benefit to using more rear brake to prevent nosedive. My Lincoln LS did this with suspension geometry - you could slam on the brakes from 60 mph and it would stay dead level. But that expensive aluminum suspension was one of its downfalls.

It's on my 2012 Focus, 2013 Fusion and 2014 Escape. I just assumed the 2015 Edge would have one too.

Personally I wouldn't worry about them for another couple of years provided there is no visible cracking or other deterioration. I don't think I've had a set of tires on any vehicle that lasted more than 3 years so I've never had to worry about it. If it bothers you then it's probably better to replace them.

I wish they'd make it easier to get to the drain plug without having to take off the entire underside cover. That's a PITA.

I wouldn't go that far. Even if it's upside down there will still be some spillage probably. Although I guess it could be caught with a rag instead of a pan.

That should be the 5 digit code.

All modern cars are showing faster wear on the rear brakes nowadays. Several theories - 4 channel abs, stability control, etc but it's normal.

That's complete crap. If it's a bumper to bumper warranty then it should be covered unless it is specifically excluded. You could call anything a manufacturer issue. Escalate it and get the BBB involved if necessary. Don't just let them off the hook. And now you know why we never recommend anything other than a Ford ESP (if you're going to buy one). You wouldn't have that issue with an ESP.

Never had to replace a drain plug on my Ford/Lincoln vehicles.

Her new vehicle warranty is expired, but it should be covered if the 100K mile extended warranty is a Ford ESP Premium Care.