What's the price difference between an Edge and a Q7? If you want better interior you should go to a MKX. The new MKX should be out next year and should include all of the new black label interior options that they announced for the MKZ and MKC.
It's dangerous because YOU can see it even if you don't intend to see it. And it's not at all convenient for rear seat passengers to see it. A tablet or portable player is not only more convenient but safer to boot.
There is a reason it's illegal. It's dangerous. Even if you don't think you'll watch it, it will distract you. An ipad or portable dvd player works better and can use headphones, and it's portable from car to car.
But pad replacement usually includes replacing or turning the rotors. Mine were turned once. Don't understand why they didn't just turn them since they were new.
Ford U.S. warranty covers brake pads and rotors for the first 12 months/12K miles. If they were indeed warped and outside the warranty period then the dealer was correct to charge you initially. Not sure you can definitively say the booster caused the rotors to warp although it may be likely. Best bet at this point is to let the dealer negotiate with Ford to cover the initial repair as being related to the booster and see what they say.
How much control does Ford have over the dealer? Very little due to state franchise laws unless the dealer is acting unlawfully or against Ford rules. But it never hurts to ask.
First you need to start spelling BRAKES properly.
I'd say it's not a warranty issue at all since the dealer simply misdiagnosed the problem. So you're stuck dealing with the dealer on the rotors. I can't think of anything the booster would do that would cause the rotors to be replaced or why the dealership would suggest doing that in the first place. Bottom line is they badly misdiagnosed the problem and they really shouldn't be charging you for an unneeded repair. But you may end up having to take them to small claims court to get reimbursed. But I don't think it's a Ford warranty issue.
First I'd go back to the dealership and talk to the service manager, general manager and dealer principal if necessary. Did they give a reason why they didn't submit it as a warranty claim? Sounds like shenanigans to me. If you don't get anywhere with the dealer contact Ford at the links above and tell them you have a dealer charging you for a warranty repair.
CPO is a Ford backed warranty. They check the car top to bottom before they certify it and then you get a warranty. If you're looking for peace of mind and don't mind spending a few extra bucks to get it then it's a safe way to go.
It cuts the fuel to the engine when coasting, but the engine is still turning so you get a little engine braking. It's just a side effect of the fuel cutoff.
Check Tirerack.com for good comparisons including snow performance:
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