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Thanks,
xnappo
xnappo
0551
But they won't give me a loaner and they won't tell me how long it will take 'if they agree' it is that TSB. And they tell me how long that TSB would take because they don't know the details(which obviously they could look up!).
Anyway, could someone with access pull the full TSB for me?
My other car is a two-seater and I have a 3 year old - that makes this kind of thing quite painful. I will escalate on getting a loaner...
Thanks,
xnappo
05-5-1 INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP FLICKER WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/21/2005
Publication Date: February 23, 2005
FORD: 2005 Five Hundred, Freestyle
MERCURY: 2005 Montego
ISSUE:
Some 2005 Freestyle, Five Hundred and Montego vehicles built before 2/21/2005 may exhibit the headlamps flickering intermittently, with no key in the ignition.
ACTION:
Reprogram the smart junction box (SJB) to the latest calibration using WDS B36.0 or higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com. The procedure to reprogram the SJB is virtually the same as reprogramming a powertrain control module (PCM), except when selecting the module to be programmed, select the SJB (WDS may refer to it as the GEM).
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
050501A 2005 Freestyle, Five Hundred, Montego: Check For Diagnostic Trouble Codes And Reprogram The Smart Junction Box (SJB) (Do Not Use With 12650D, 12650D84, 12651D, 12651D4) 0.4 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
14C184 04
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NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.
xnappo
if i took longer trips the brakes probably would have lasted longer. maybe the pads are different in canada.
xnappo
Apparently, even 2007 models have the same problem.. not al, just some. If one selects floor only heat distribution, one can feel it coming out of the dash as well.. The 2 middle dash vents can not be shut off and it does really over heat anyone in the front seats. This is what is being fixed.
I guess, the parts are damaged from the plant that makes them. I am also guessing, that there are a few plants that make the part and only one of the plants is affected. Sure wish they would track this down. Because I think they are putting broken parts in the New Models as well as when they have to do the repair..
One week.. that really is sad for something that should of taken 1/2 a day :confuse:
Jim
http://www.caranddriver.com/previews/12142/first-drive-2007-gmc-acadia.html
Not too impressed here. 5000 lbs before cargo and passengers? With that size engine they will be looking at 20 MPG maximum on the road, and probably 14 in town. Real world possibly 13 / 18.
Also, I think that this vehicle will be much more expensive than a Freestyle, which maxes out at about 36K, MSRP, and sells for a lot less. You could be easily talking about 12-15K difference. The 2008 FS will have 250 HP, 6 speed transmission, and stability control, and I have seen nothing that says Ford is increasing pricing that much. I suspect the towing capability will increase as well. And then there is that Volvo platform...
The Acadia is larger, but I find the FS to be the right size for me - and the third row can be used by adults... :surprise:
Try checking the overhead vents in the rear seats. Open them up if they are closed.
Mine whistled for a while, and it about drove me nuts. Somebody suggested that to me, and after I did it, I haven't heard it since.
My question is does this make the Freestyle the new Taurus Wagon?
- Chad
Name Game: Ford Taurus Returns (Auto Observer)
Reading the stories, it sounds like more ad traffic may be devoted to the Freestyle now.
Well, since I consider the Freestyle the Five Hundred Wagon, I'd have to say yes!
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People have often complained that the Freestyle is free of style, but the new 2008 look of the FS, or is that Taurus X (bad idea in my opinion) looks hideous!
Perhaps it is just that photo with the two tone paint and perhaps a mono-tone paint job would be better. But Ford have got to be kidding themselves to think that this will sell. Then again it may, because it will end up being the poor man's 6 seater cross over. I suspect most will be discounted and sold in the mid 20s. Anyone who wants something a bit more stylish would get a Pacifica (especially with the newly introduced upgraded engine and 6-speed), and those with a but more cash would go to the Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia.
Of course this is just my opinion but I think this will flop even further. The three bar grill my look good on the Fusion but it looks crap on most other vehicles...
Crossovers by nature appeal to a certain segment of the market that doesn't want to drive a generic vehicle like a traditional station wagon or a minivan. They are somewhat status conscious so they opt for a crossover because it has most of the capability of the aforementioned vehicles, but has the looks and feel of an SUV. How many of these people does Ford think want to have a generimobile such as a Taurus in their driveway?
I think they may have done this so they can count Freestyle sales in with the Taurus sales to try and reclaim some sort of former glory when the sales numbers come out. Perhaps they should add some more Taurus variants and exploit names used buy other manufacturers:
Focus - Taurus Mini
Fusion - Taurus Camcord
F150 - Taurus Titan
Expedition - Taurus Max
Explorer - TaurusEx
Mustang - Anti Taurus
GT - The TyrannoTaurusRex
- Chad
xnappo
To me, the Taurus name is tainted and will always synonymous with tired sad rental fodder. I thought that was why they dropped the line. The name had fallen into disrespect.
Ho hum.
I must say though the pictures of the Taurus X that have been posted on the Acadia forum look a lot better than the one I posted here. Still not enough though to not make me want an Acadia.
I respectfully call the Taurus the Tortise. Looks and moves like a turtle.
http://media.ford.com/products/presskit_display.cfm?vehicle_id=1540&press_sectio- - n_id=398&make_id=92
Quick notes:
1. The D35 engine's estimated power/torque is less than in the Edge/MKX, maybe tuned for fuel efficiency?
2. The weight in both FWD&AWD are less than the SMALLER EDGE!
Better MPG than the Edge, for sure. Could it match the current FS?
They have listened to the customer - All I have heard since they came out from haters on this board was that they were underpowered and bland looking (subjective to be sure).
Well both of those are now a mute point. This thing is spectacular looking and now has power to burn. It will be roomy, refined, powerful, functional, reliable, SAFE and sporty looking. There will be little to complain about except by those that hate American car manufacturers. What will the haters complain about now........ :confuse:
I think that if they were mute points we wouldn't be hearing about them.
But you do make a great case otherwise.
tidester, host
You know, it's actually kinda SAD that people would choose to buy a car or not based on its NAME.
MOOT point.
Who ever said buying a car was a rational decision?
Oh I forgot the 400000 or so people who by a Camry every year for its "transportation appliance" like nature...
Now here is the front. I am still not keen on the three bar grill on something this size. It should have remained on the Fusion.