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yes warranty should cover shocks, just ask if this is covered under warenty. if they say no, then tell them your going to go with... -
sajohnson replied to the thread Recent service—bummed by news.I've read about that being an issue. Some owners had it covered under warranty. Many vehicles have shocks/struts that never have to be...
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Went in for an oil change was told my rear shock is leaking at 40k miles. I feel like that’s way too early and defective.
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sajohnson replied to the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?.Nice! Those are some huge/tall valve covers. I'm used to Chevy big blocks. It's not surprising that it started easily. Batteries do...
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sajohnson reacted to NMhunter's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with
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I agree that there is way too much drain on the battery for silly things like keeping the headlights on after you shut off the vehicle... -
sajohnson reacted to BLUEOVALRACER's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
To much electronic crap on these newer vehicles and it sucks IMO you have to use a charger to keep the battery charged if you don't...
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sajohnson replied to the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?.My experience is mostly with older cars -- aside from the Badlands the newest one we have is a 2002 WRX. There is no risk of damage...
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sajohnson reacted to JAM486HP's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
Great info! My limited experience, I always get sparks removing (B-) cable. Heck just backing out the chassis lug it throws sparks and...
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sajohnson replied to the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?.Almost all products have many more positive (4/5-star) reviews than 1-star. I always read the 1-star reviews first. I disregard the...
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sajohnson reacted to rocks's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
I have two NOCO G40 jump starters. I used them for neighbors a couple of times with no issues.
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sajohnson replied to the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?.It's always a good idea to disconnect the neg(-) battery cable first. The reason is that with it connected, almost any metal surface is...
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sajohnson replied to the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?.I have at least 4 Deltran Battery Tender (BT) units. The oldest is from 2009 and still going strong. It is constantly connected to our...
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sajohnson reacted to rocks's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
Eyelet on the positive side of battery and my ground is connected to the Red Line hood lift bracket. My BS sits a lot and I ran a wire...
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sajohnson reacted to kshaw's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
I installed an SAE pigtail on my Porsche and run the connector out near the wiper arm. I cut leads to correct length and crimped some...
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sajohnson reacted to Major Kong's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
grounding lug attached to frame grounding post presently occupied by antenna strap and battery tender
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sajohnson replied to the thread But.............Another problem is how leaves and other debris get trapped behind the wheel well liners. Some can be vacuumed out, but not all.
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Yeah, that felt was not one of Ford's "better ideas". I live at the end of a mile and a half unmaintained road (aka dirt, dust, mud...
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That felt is a pita. Makes it very difficult to clear the snow and slush out before pulling into the garage.
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No need for real chains. Just buy some “Ford liquid tire chains”! :cool:
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Instead you got amazing wood for grilling and smoking, and mesquite beans for flour. I’d say you won.
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sajohnson reacted to Dude's post in the thread How can electronic devices be protected from radio interference? with Like.
Distance from RF Sources and faraday cages / bags help
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I get to play in the snow today, 8” so far and a couple more before it quits.
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sajohnson replied to the thread But.............But Iowa doesn't have any hills. :cool: (Having done RAGBRAI 3 times back in the '70s I know better)
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You have trees in Texas? All we have in central/southern AZ is cactus and snowbirds.
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But it's not even winter yet.
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sajohnson replied to the thread The Badlands Oil Change Experience.I'm not trying to be a smartass, just curious -- since you have had so much trouble with the 2 dealers, why not do all of the work...
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Live in Arizona for one summer, and you're broken of that particular habit for life.
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sajohnson reacted to FrigateOrpheon's post in the thread Just A Little Observation/Warning with Like.
Found out the hard way today to be careful putting smaller pieces of paper up on the dashboard of my 21. Long story short, I got one of...
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sajohnson reacted to elvisimprsntr's post in the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport with Haha.
I tired to log into my Ford account to check on the status of the recall SW update, and I get stuck in an endless loop of signing in...
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More like needs a FLOAT mode…
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sajohnson replied to the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport.My wife and I have done a lot of work that many people would file a claim for. Then we had a tree fall on our house -- after we had...
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sajohnson reacted to jkernitzki's post in the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport with Like.
Anecdotally, my homeowner's insurance paid for itself to the tune of about seven years' premiums after I'd owned the house three months...
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sajohnson replied to the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport.Ha! I was looking at "Do ya feel lucky" images to copy and paste, but decided that the whole .44 magnum thing was a bit much... :cool...
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sajohnson reacted to rocks's post in the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport with Like.
It also comes down to the Clint Eastwood movie line. Are you feelin' lucky? You are correct about the extended warranties are priced...
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On Monday Nov. 17 I had my summer wheels and tires swapped off for my winter set. Seemingly all good with my Ford dealer delivering me...
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sajohnson replied to the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport.The underwriter has all of the info we do, and plenty more. They are aware of all of the issues with the BS (esp the 1.5L trims) and...
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sajohnson replied to the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport.Unfortunately, unlike most other recalls, owners cannot check by their VIN. They must contact Ford or a dealer:
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sajohnson reacted to rugedraw's post in the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport with Like.
It's just a software update. This one is not a big deal. It has to be a "recall" due to the safety implications mentioned, but it's not...
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sajohnson reacted to Quashish's post in the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport with Like.
🤣 wow wtf ford
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sajohnson reacted to Schuelady's post in the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport with Like.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=25V788000 November 14, 2025 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 25V788000 Instrument Panel Display Failure An...
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sajohnson reacted to Garth's post in the thread Can a Ford Protect Extended Warranty Help You Beat Inflation? with Like.
My dad sold fords for 30 years, just a salesman but very successful in a good area where he grew up. When I was telling my mum that I...
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sajohnson reacted to Dude's post in the thread Can a Ford Protect Extended Warranty Help You Beat Inflation? with Like.
I was only providing a link to a differing opinion
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sajohnson replied to the thread Can a Ford Protect Extended Warranty Help You Beat Inflation?.I'm sorry but that is some Grade A bs from a person 'in the auto business.'. If, as he says, "99% of the time, those warranties will...
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sajohnson replied to the thread Can a Ford Protect Extended Warranty Help You Beat Inflation?.I continue to have a good impression of Granger -- plus, both my wife and I have a lot of family in Iowa, which helps. If a person...
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sajohnson replied to the thread Good article on the Bronco Sport vs Toyota RAV4.Quotes: * "Offering impressive build quality, long-term dependability, and lower-than-expected ownership costs..." We're talking about...
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I find I'm getting a lot of buildup BEHIND the wheel well. After 2 car washes, I stuffed a hose up into a small opening and mud came...
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I think that's where pearls come from...
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Yup the thread is the same. Only reason i say I'm not sure how much oil capacity would increase compared to the ST is because I'm...
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Thought #1: In Post 24 from DWG, it states: ... if your vehicle is driven more than 10,000 miles/16,000 kilometers within a shorter...
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I agree it should be as they have way more data that they track. However, my experience for my use case it is primarily time based. I...
