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The biggest reason for a locking cap or door was to prevent fuel theft, which isn't an issue any more with the anti-syphon filler necks.
X: Keeps crud out.
Not X: But only if you remember to put it back on. People loose them all the time and then ride without one at all.
X: Those are just a few people. A greater number need to worry about gasoline theft.
Not X: But there are anti-siphon designs.
X: We worry about children dumping crud into an unlocked system.
Not X: A child can get into Fort Knox if he wants to. No locking gas cap, where the child knows where the key is, is going to keep the bugger out.
X: Locking gas caps cause problems in the winter -- locks freeze up. Now you are in trouble -- you need gasoline to stay warm.
Not X: It's not a problem.
X: If you are worried about crud in the gas, then you also get crud in the lock.
Not X: But's that's not a big problem, and rarely happens.
X: Blah....
Not X: Not Blah.
What fun.
Rog
The bull about the Fort Knox is just that. Where is my key, on my key ring with my others. God why didn't I think of that.
I have had locking gas caps for over 20 years and I live in Mich. where it rains, snows, ice and tons and tons of salt on the streets and I have never ever had one freeze up. Will I add one to my FFH when we get it, I doubt it as I'm now retired and my car is in the garage and doesn't sit out at night nor does it sit in a parking lot for 10 or 12 hours.
I think it was done because most people are idiots and can't put the cap back on right..then they get a Federally Mandated Check Engine Light and then they go to the dealer...then the dealer charges Ford Motor Company for warranty to investigate the CEL.
In the last 20 years, the only car I have owned that didn't have a prop-rod was a '76 Nova that just used spring tension. Every Honda, Hyudai, Chrysler, and Ford used a prop rod. Especially in a mainstream class like the Fusion.
If that's your biggest beef, I feel confident in my Ford stock purchase.
As you probably know, with today's modern diesels, if you do that and then turn over the engine, you've just incurred a costly repair (I believe all injectors need to be replaced). If you notice, never turn over the engine and it can be solved by just draining the fuel tank.
Back to my reason for writing: Ford invented as a solution to a problem that didn't exist. Not true - mis-fueling is a very real problem in Europe that this solution solves completely.
To each his own. I have owned three Rangers, and didn't find the prop rods to be a big deal, because most competitive machines offered nothing better. But tonight I noticed driving home in my now quite old and well-used VW Golf that my windshield washer reservoir was empty. Realizing that due to my advanced age (and lack of Aricept) that I would probably not remember to fill it tomorrow, I went back out and took care of it. In the dark, the prop rod would have been a problem. Raising the hood to any one of an infinite number of levels within its range is reality when you have struts, and there is no squinting in dim light for where to put the prop rod, much less locating it and disengaging it from its clip. The underhood light did provide enough illumination to locate the reservoir cap and allow me to add fluid. Easy. But I would not have bothered to even try it under those conditions with a prop rod. And if the cheapest VW available several years ago had this as standard equipment, why is anyone even discussing the pros and cons of a car as expensive as the FFH having one? It's a great car, but this is an omission that should not have been made.
However, I would like to see it replaced with struts - just so I don't have to keep hearing the "OMG it has prop rods how cheap" comment over and over and over.......
As far as the car itself, wow, er I mean WOW I didn't know what I have been missing driving that lame [non-permissible content removed] Camry. The fit and finish of the interior is so much better, the design (with the exception of some buttons) is far better, and I wont need to worry about back glare from that dash anymore when its foggy out. This car MOVES, and handles like a sports car, curves are flat, very little body roll. No more floating over bumps, car remains firm and stays glued to the road. The seats are more comfortable, and I have more leg room both in length and width, my knee is no longer smacking against the door. When opening and closing the sunroof, it doesn't make a sound, the one in the Camry whined like my 2 YO. The trunk is huge, and with all the seats folded flat, there is tons of room for things.
Ford, keep up the good work, so what if you put in a hood prop, the rest of the car is great!
I'll never go back to a regular gasoline car after owning two hybrids. Diesel, maybe. Diesel hybrid, maybe. Electric car, maybe. PHEV, maybe.
A regular gasoline car? Never.
Can't wait to get my Milian HB back from my son who borrowed it this weekend! I recently got 46.9 on a 22 mile trip around DC on Saturday night. Lots of cops out on rolling roadblocks so I just took it easy and my pay back was fantastic mileage. I now have 7.5k miles on it and all of a sudden the mileage is really improving.
Think in the middle of the night with no light having to open up the hood of your car with hood struts that have failed. Thats when the top of your head comes in handy, unless you can find a broom stick
I would have prefer to have the keyless start on the Fusion, as most other Hybrids have that feature. Its not a show stopper, just my preference if available. I'll consider aftermarket wood trim and tinting after I get the car. Thanks.
Its not a big deal, but its one aspect of the trim which looks "cheap" as compared to the rest of the interior. I really like the quality and design, as well as the feel of the leather seats. Its quite upscale, on par with the T&C Ltd, much better than the Camry, and just a step below that of the MB.
http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/2010FordFusionHybrid- InstrumentCluster01small.jpg Because it is never charged very high, I can't go very far in EV mode without it needing to start the engine to recharge the battery. Right now I am at 37 mpg on average, with about half my miles on the highway and half in the city.
My simple question is, how high does your battery charge?
Sounds like your EV battery meter is working correctly. There are other guys on the forum who can give you the technical info behind recharging the EV battery, but most of the time the battery's charge will fluctuate between the points you mentioned. Whenever the charge decreases, you are using the electric motor to assist the ICE.
I have close to 10k on my FFH. The only times I can remember the EV battery charge being above 75% is when I've gone down an extended decline, like a large hill or small mountain that required considerable braking. If you have the a/c on it will drain the EV battery.
The car will go into EV mode without the EV battery being charged at a high rate.
Your car will not go into EV mode unless the ICE is warmed up.
Hope that helps.
Two Thumbs up for Ford, they built a car that is BETTER than the toyota, Much better.
I understand I need to verified the order from the factory, have the dealer purchase order, and possibly a cancelled check or credit card receipt as proof of the order. But it would be helpful to have an IRS document which confirms ordering the vehicle by Oct 1st will qualify. Thanks.
For example, if consumer A purchases a Prius on Sept. 30, 2006, and takes possession in February 2007, consumer A can claim the full credit for 2007, the year in which the vehicle is placed in service. On the other hand, if consumer B purchases a Prius on Oct. 1, 2006, and takes possession of the vehicle in February 2007, Consumer B can claim 50% of the credit in 2007, the year in which the vehicle is placed in service.
Based on the wording and examples from the IRS document above, you would be eligible for the $1700 credit because you purchased (ordered) before the cutoff and took delivery in 2009.
Note that the IRS considers purchase date and delivery date separately and their example shows 5 months between the purchase and delivery date - which could only really happen if the vehicle was ordered.
Here is the official document:
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=157557,00.html
I guess I'll keep as much documentation from the dealer as possible to validate the claim, and cross my fingers that the IRS won't challenge this when I file the return next April
Stimulus Tax credit for Cars
Basically if you make less than $250K you deduct what you paid in taxes right off your AGI even if you don't itemize. Its good for up to $49500.
I just bought a Fusion Sport, so I get to deduct ~$500 off my Gross. Previous years I have been deducting my state a local taxes paid, but only a percentage of it is actually deducted from the gross, in this case though, the entire taxes paid are deducted.
On another question, what does a DORA look like? I have a computer printout the day I order the vehicle (9/18), and it says "Vehicle Order Confirmation" at the top. It has details of the car I'm ordering, including Order #, Priority, Order type, and Price level. It also has the MSRP & dealer invoice, along with A/Z/D/X Plan pricing at the bottom. I just want to ensure I have the correct document along with my dated receipt as backup. Thanks.
All I did is google redline tunning and proprod came up with it and I just clicked on it. They got instructions (pdf) you can download to check out to see if you're up to the job. They also got a better kit for $119 stainless and better warranty so let us know how you like it after you install yours.
You can view the install instructions on the site as well.