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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
They build what sells. If sedan sales hadn’t tanked they would still build them.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
When I got the Explorer serviced the other day the dealer had about 10 F150's.
Based on the size of the lot, normal would easily be over 100.
I gotta ask…Is the squeeze worth the juice?
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
Update: did some digging and googling and managed to find a general seaport inquiry email for Newark. They were pretty quick to respond and said I could just mail them the form, with a postage paid return envelope, and they'll do it.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
I too lament Ford giving up on sedans. This gas price spike was exactly what I worried about. Maybe you’re right about EV taking up the good mileage slot but many people can’t afford the premium price.
Ford needs a good 40 mpg. Focus type car. I wonder why they can’t import something and slap a Ford badge on it.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
We had several and although not smooth, very reliable.
One we had for almost 13 years. Original plugs, only PCV replaced and one oil leak.
Another for 90k in 7 years, engine never touched.
Engines were Ford, trans was Mazda.
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
I'd say Ford's worst, that I can recall off the top of my head, was the 4.0 Cologne iron pig. I don't believe Mazda ever used that.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
True nonetheless.
Is that really a plan? The way Ford has been handling the Maverick, that’s more like a dream.
jmonroe
Doing it myself is not happening at this point
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I’m pretty sure “good will repairs” are a thing of the past. I guess it never hurts to dream but having a credit card that works is the new norm.
jmonroe
Tailgate was left a bit ajar, so batteries (2 of them) were near dead. Hooked up his jumpbox to one and mine to the other. It started up with one bump of the key. Seems to run great. I was able to look under it while on the trailer and it is in fantastic shape under there. Driver said EVERYONE was asking him about it.
In the few mins I had with it so far, I found the brakes are vibrating a little (maybe will smooth out with some driving) and what I believe is the ESC light is on. There are quite a few accessory electronics hanging around the dash. One is a backup sensor. There are at least 3 others I'll have to figure out what they are. AC works great. Some surprising features: seems to have a heated seat, has variable suspension and variable transmission switches, and has separate climate controls in the back seat. Lots of other switches I'll have to decipher. Engine is surprisingly quiet once you are inside. I didn't try the moonroof yet.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Cleared up a bit…
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
I'm surprised that it doesn't have any sort of roof rack or rails on it at all. Seems like their absence is more of a modern thing than in days gone by, but perhaps that's more a US norm than other regions.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Looks to be rust free on the underside. You better get some spray on rust before @oldfarmer50 finds out where you live.
jmonroe
Awesome!
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Had the SOHC in mind
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
@qbrozen - bravo! Congrats!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Go out to go to therapy Monday and car won't start, seems to be the battery. Since the girls took the Audi to Orlando, have the Accent in the garage also, so used that Monday & Tuesday. Called Tires Plus and say even though they no longer carry Interstate batteries, they'll pro-rate it since it's just shy of 2 years old. Go out Wednesday early morning & decide to try starting it one more time before I call roadside &...it started! Ended up costing a bit more this time since battery prices have gone up, $66 dollars, plus labor doubled from $15 to $30 in these last couple of years. Whatever, needed a battery so, we're up & running again. Turns out the battery we got for the Audi a few weeks ago was also $196 and that guy didn't charge anything to swap them out in our garage.
Speaking of the Audi, headlights are no longer working & it's up in Orlando till tomorrow. There's an icon on on the dash now so I'll see it when it gets home. She has an appointment at the local Audi store for Wednesday but hoping my mechanic will take it in on Monday and fix it. With just 72K on the clock, she'll just have it fixed as she still likes the vehicle & there's really not much out there to buy right now. But I'm thinking that there's going to be a new Kia or Hyundai in the garage by the end of 2024, think she's done with German vehicles.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Had the SOHC in mind
I always thought those had a pretty good reputation in small trucks except for some timing chain guide problems.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Until you see what you’re insurance will cost now!
Welcome to the club.
jmonroe
Search around and you’ll find lots of stories. What is interesting is how Ford owners are rarely up in arms when faced with removing the drivetrain to replace an oil pump or even replacing the engine completely. The forums are full of “yup, time to replace the engine” matter-of-fact statements. They just accept it as a part of Ford ownership I guess. Hence maybe why you thought they had a good reputation.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Search around and you’ll find lots of stories. What is interesting is how Ford owners are rarely up in arms when faced with removing the drivetrain to replace an oil pump or even replacing the engine completely. The forums are full of “yup, time to replace the engine” matter-of-fact statements. They just accept it as a part of Ford ownership I guess. Hence maybe why you thought they had a good reputation.
I don’t think I would accept replacing an engine as a routine repair.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
One of my better troll comments was on a V6 Camaro “show car.” I asked the guy who he got to do his timing chains.
Interesting thing with the Ram this morning. Went out around 7. It was 52 degrees. Hit the start button it started but failed to rev up and stalled. Pressed the button again and started right up and was fine.
Hope this was a fluke or maybe I didn’t hold the button down quite long enough. I’m sure this was the coldest start ever for it, but a brand new car shouldn’t have any issues starting at 52.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
@tjc78, my guess is you didn't hold the button down long enough.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
https://youtu.be/yZNefv686Is
https://worcester.craigslist.org/ctd/d/worcester-2010-ford-ranger-super-cab/7527793077.html
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I think you may be right.
As for the Rangers. A lot of them were 4cyl models which are pretty much bulletproof if I’m not mistaken.
Also anecdotal but I had a friend who racked up 200K on that 4.0 in an Explorer. The rest of the vehicle fell apart around it but it lived a hard life.
The problem with the 4.0 engine is it has three timing chains and one of them is in the rear of the engine. On 4x4 there is another one for some purpose as well. The timing guides (like many Fords including the 4.6) get worn and noisy eventually causing the chain(s) to fail.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
I think you may be right.
As for the Rangers. A lot of them were 4cyl models which are pretty much bulletproof if I’m not mistaken.
And SLOW! A friend bought a new 89 Ranger XLT standard cab 4cyl, auto, ac, cc. It was a decent truck overall.
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav