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Exactly why you can't rely on the code to identify the failed part. That seems like a rare problem - did you hit a rock or something that would break the sensor ring?

Isn't it even more annoying to back out of a space in between 2 vehicles without knowing if there is a vehicle coming? It's one of my more favorite features on my Fusion.

The phone should have an option to turn off notifications. On iOS it's in the sync bluetooth connection settings.

If you experience a problem with the SJB or other parts connected to the headlamps then they may not cover those parts but it won't affect the rest of the vehicle's warranty.

It would be hard to add if it didn't come with it from the factory. I'm sure it could be done but would be cost prohibitive. It doesn't prevent you from looking - it's just an added safety check.

Agreed. That does make sense.

You can't damage anything - the computer won't let you. It will shift for you in some cases, otherwise you'll just be running at a different rpm.

You still don't get it. If you were navteq, what would be the point of putting out an updated SD map card for MFT vehicles when every mft vehicle just got a new A4 version a few months ago? Who's going to buy one now? I'm sure they'll offer something in another year or so when people actually might need to buy a new one. My other gripe is that you're complaining about FORD selling the updates for $200. It has nothing to do with Ford - it's navteq and it's the same for other mfrs not just Ford. But of course you'll take every opportunity to badmouth Ford even when it's totally misdirected.

That one I don't understand.

Yes - it should downshift sooner and hold a higher rpm before upshifting.

Ford doesn't sell the map updates - Navteq does. If you have a problem with their pricing take it up with them. As for no official map update to purchase - that's because Ford GAVE you one for FREE. Two actually - A3 that came in the mail and A4 that was offered free last year. So you now have the latest version at no additional charge. I guess some people just aren't happy unless they're griping about something.

Yes. You can go back and forth whenever you like.

You can save a few thousand buying private party instead of a dealer. Why do you "need" a CPO vehicle? And why AWD only?

It isn't Ford - the other mfrs have similar arrangements with map providers. I don't think Ford gets anything from the updates - they have to pay Navteq for the map data up front. The $200 fee was for the DVD updates - we haven't seen the price for the SD card version yet. It might be cheaper and/or more frequent. We've had 2 vehicles with Navigation that we kept over 5 years and we never updated the maps. Unless you frequently use the Nav in new areas I don't think it's a priority and most people probably don't ever update their maps. Maybe now that they're using SD cards they can allow digital downloads with an annual subscription.

It's called ice with wide non-winter tires on a heavy vehicle.

Sync 2.0 requires dealer installation.

Typically every 2 years - $200.

The battery could be bad or there could be a problem with something drawing current when the vehicle is off. The dealer should be able to diagnose it.

I don't recall anyone having to replace a water pump.

My fusion with MFT uses the phone ring tone - iPhone 5.

In that case the ones you posted might be the best deal.

Not bad. You can get some fairly inexpensive wheels (and winter tire combos) at tirerack.com just for comparison.

Wouldn't it be cheaper and a lot easier just to trade for an AWD model?

Sounds like a leaky battery to me, too.

Welcome Todd!