Recent content by dockiwi57

I used Discount Tire for my last purchase (about 3 years ago) and have been impressed with their service and convenience. Installation, included rotations, and one "walk in" puncture repair during that time -- all went very smoothly. Another nice feature for me is their veteran discount via...

Oh brother . . . thanks for the follow-up.

Indeed. Ford has been taking financial hits with 5 years of recalls and TSBs so production cost savings are attractive to them. Looking on the bright side, fewer features means fewer things to go wrong. 😟 My fingers are crossed that my 26 BL will benefit from the past 5 years of Ford beta...

I just returned from a road trip in my 26 BL and wireless CarPlay worked despite the elimination of the wireless charging pad. I made a mental note of this because my 21 Mazda CX-5 required a usb connection for CP. I'm curious about how reliable the connection will be over time.

I picked up my November-ordered 2026 BSBL last week and can confirm all three deletions. I asked the salesman about the rationale for each. I'm paraphrasing, but here's what he said: --Universal garage door eliminated because so many people are moving to home security systems via smart phones...

My reading is pushing me towards these. When I make a decision to move from the OEM Continental Cross Contacts, the Coopers are where I'm likely to end up. Do you have personal experience with them?

My folks started a family in 1936 so were profoundly impacted by the Great Depression. They imparted simple and easy to follow principles which have served me well: 1) pay yourself first (save/invest in education), 2) live below your means, and 3) never buy anything on time except a mortgage and...

Well, the mystery is solved, at least for my 26 BSBL. The front bumper remains silver--so no black despite the images posted by Ford during the order process. And the tires remain Cross Contact ATRs. Fun to drive so far, I had to wait a bit for the door trim and sills to come in and be installed.

I'm curious which tire model you have on your 25 BB. There are a couple different ones I've seen on the various trims (excluding, of course, the GY sas versions). Perhaps even regional differences? Are yours Continental Cross Contact ATR?

Say again?

Occam's Razor.

I've read a number of posts where the wireless system can be hit and miss, with several folks reporting prominent heat buildup. I can't imagine that's healthy for the phone long term. Others seem to have no problems. Will be a moot point in 2026 as Ford deleted BS wireless charging across all...

That's not why I posted this. Simply as a fairly thorough resource for folks trying to figure out the current interface. I haven't used the BS system yet so have no opinion. I'm coming from a 21 Mazda CX-5 with console controlled, no touch screen system with full, traditional HVAC knobs and...

"Cars with Steve" also has a very thorough overview of the 25 BS tech.

Exactly. I've never owned a Ford and although the later BSBLs seem to have most of the kinks worked out, it is uninspiring to read about the quality issues (1.5L versions in particular). However, the BS is the only vehicle that checks all of my boxes at this point in my life. Nearing the end of...