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  1. akirby
    Huh? What exactly do you think they should be doing differently with the 2015 F150, Edge and 2016 MKX?
  2. akirby
    New MKX is a 2016 should be out by next summer. 2015 MkX is the same as the 2014.
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    oil leaks

    akirby replied to metalworx's topic in 3.5L

    Not a common problem. Previous owner may have abused it.
  4. akirby
    Exactly. You have the mykey. You need the admin key.
  5. akirby
    Huh? All Edges are built in Oakville.
  6. akirby
    It's the system that shows the dealer which incentives you're eligible for.
  7. akirby
    Well that's confusing. I assumed the platform dictated the electrical architecture.
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    VINCENT
  9. akirby
    It most certainly does have something to do with the platform. In the past all vehicles on a platform shared the gauges/steering wheel, etc. Focus, Escape, C-max e.g. Fusion and Edge. It's simply cheaper to use the same gauges on vehicles from the same platform. With Lincoln they made a conscious decision to do a different cluster even on the MKC. So it's not a requirement that they use the same gauges but that's how it's typically done within different Ford models e.g.
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    Aha - now it makes sense. I didn't realize the edge concept had those gauges too. With the rumors of an Aviator return I think the Platinum Explorer is really the Lincoln Aviator until we get a real Aviator so it makes sense that it gets the upgraded gauges like the MKZ and MKC. I'd love to see Ford consolidate the gauges in the Focus/Escape/C-Max and Fusion/Edge. I hate going back and forth between them.
  11. akirby
    Edge has the Fusion dash, not Focus. Which makes sense because they share a platform. Explorer is on D4 which is separate and has its own dash design.
  12. akirby
    There is no across the board loyalty incentive. There have been loyalty incentives on specific vehicles in the past. It's a case by case model by model thing.
  13. akirby
    Now what did we tell you last time about no video?
  14. akirby
    Sounds like they used 10w40 instead of 0w20. Or they overfilled it.
  15. akirby
    This is only for China. For now at least.
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    Delay shifting

    akirby replied to nonipk's topic in Mods & Tech

    Not only should the engine be running the transmission should be up to temperature. The procedure is outlined in the owner's manual.
  17. akirby
    The car was bought used AFTER the bumper to bumper warranty expired. You can't decide to save money by not buying a warranty then expect the mfr to fix it for free.
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    Delay shifting

    akirby replied to nonipk's topic in Mods & Tech

    And did you follow the correct procedure to check the level? Sure sounds like low or incorrect fluid.
  19. akirby
    Don't think you have to do it every month but you do need to condition the leather every few months.
  20. akirby
    The only power benefit is at WOT where a less restrictive filter might let in a bit more air but not much.
  21. akirby
    Most dealerships don't work that way although there may be an occasional exception. Most of the times the day of the week or month doesn't matter.
  22. akirby
    Air is compressible. Fluid isn't. If there is air in the line then the pedal will be mushy and the pedal can be pushed further down as the air compresses. It definitely means there is air somewhere in the system or there is a leak.
  23. akirby
    I would bleed them and check for leaks.
  24. akirby
    Sway control keeps the vehicle under control when towing and the load starts to sway back and forth. The main reason for no towing is the rear bumper design - can't accommodate the hitch.
  25. akirby
    But the depreciation isn't caused by the dealer. It's caused by consumers. Nobody wants to pay full price for a vehicle that's been purchased and driven by someone else. Even selling it privately you get similar results. As for lowball trade ins - that's the wholesale business. The dealer can go to the car auction and buy a used car just like yours at wholesale prices so there is no reason for them to give you more than that. And there is nothing forcing you to accept a lowball trade in. You can sell the vehicle yourself at retail prices. I understand the sentiment and feeling dealers are ripping you off on trade ins but it's just an offer that you don't have to accept.
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