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sajohnson
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Recent service—bummed by news
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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...
Today at 1:34 PM
sajohnson
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Recent service—bummed by news
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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...
Yesterday at 6:18 PM
sajohnson
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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.
Yesterday at 6:07 PM
sajohnson
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Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?
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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...
Yesterday at 3:10 PM
sajohnson
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Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?
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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...
Yesterday at 3:00 PM
sajohnson
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Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?
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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...
Yesterday at 2:59 PM
sajohnson
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Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?
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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...
Monday at 5:42 PM
sajohnson
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Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?
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Great info! My limited experience, I always get sparks removing (B-) cable. Heck just backing out the chassis lug it throws sparks and...
Monday at 5:19 PM
sajohnson
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Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?
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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...
Monday at 5:17 PM
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I have two NOCO G40 jump starters. I used them for neighbors a couple of times with no issues.
Monday at 5:07 PM
sajohnson
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Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?
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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...
Monday at 3:29 PM
sajohnson
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Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?
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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...
Monday at 3:00 PM
sajohnson
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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...
Monday at 2:37 PM
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kshaw's post
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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...
Monday at 2:36 PM
sajohnson
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Major Kong's post
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grounding lug attached to frame grounding post presently occupied by antenna strap and battery tender
Monday at 2:35 PM
sajohnson
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But............
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Another problem is how leaves and other debris get trapped behind the wheel well liners. Some can be vacuumed out, but not all.
Dec 17, 2025
sajohnson
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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...
Dec 17, 2025
sajohnson
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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.
Dec 17, 2025
sajohnson
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Escape2Bronco's post
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No need for real chains. Just buy some “Ford liquid tire chains”! :cool:
Dec 17, 2025
sajohnson
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Instead you got amazing wood for grilling and smoking, and mesquite beans for flour. I’d say you won.
Dec 15, 2025
sajohnson
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How can electronic devices be protected from radio interference?
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Distance from RF Sources and faraday cages / bags help
Dec 15, 2025
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I get to play in the snow today, 8” so far and a couple more before it quits.
Dec 14, 2025
sajohnson
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But............
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But Iowa doesn't have any hills. :cool: (Having done RAGBRAI 3 times back in the '70s I know better)
Dec 13, 2025
sajohnson
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You have trees in Texas? All we have in central/southern AZ is cactus and snowbirds.
Dec 13, 2025
sajohnson
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But it's not even winter yet.
Dec 13, 2025
sajohnson
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The Badlands Oil Change Experience
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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...
Dec 13, 2025
sajohnson
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jkernitzki's post
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Just A Little Observation/Warning
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Live in Arizona for one summer, and you're broken of that particular habit for life.
Dec 11, 2025
sajohnson
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Just A Little Observation/Warning
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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...
Dec 11, 2025
sajohnson
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elvisimprsntr's post
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Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport
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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...
Dec 1, 2025
sajohnson
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jkernitzki's post
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Well now we know what’s too deep
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More like needs a FLOAT mode…
Nov 24, 2025
sajohnson
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Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport
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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...
Nov 20, 2025
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Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport
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Anecdotally, my homeowner's insurance paid for itself to the tune of about seven years' premiums after I'd owned the house three months...
Nov 20, 2025
sajohnson
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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...
Nov 20, 2025
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Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport
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It also comes down to the Clint Eastwood movie line. Are you feelin' lucky? You are correct about the extended warranties are priced...
Nov 20, 2025
sajohnson
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Odd little expereience…
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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...
Nov 20, 2025
sajohnson
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Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport
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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...
Nov 20, 2025
sajohnson
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Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport
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Unfortunately, unlike most other recalls, owners cannot check by their VIN. They must contact Ford or a dealer:
Nov 20, 2025
sajohnson
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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...
Nov 20, 2025
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🤣 wow wtf ford
Nov 20, 2025
sajohnson
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Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport
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https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=25V788000 November 14, 2025 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 25V788000 Instrument Panel Display Failure An...
Nov 20, 2025
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Can a Ford Protect Extended Warranty Help You Beat Inflation?
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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...
Nov 5, 2025
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Can a Ford Protect Extended Warranty Help You Beat Inflation?
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I was only providing a link to a differing opinion
Nov 4, 2025
sajohnson
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Can a Ford Protect Extended Warranty Help You Beat Inflation?
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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...
Nov 4, 2025
sajohnson
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Can a Ford Protect Extended Warranty Help You Beat Inflation?
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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...
Nov 4, 2025
sajohnson
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Good article on the Bronco Sport vs Toyota RAV4
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Quotes: * "Offering impressive build quality, long-term dependability, and lower-than-expected ownership costs..." We're talking about...
Nov 1, 2025
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Cleaning we may all be missing
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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...
Oct 29, 2025
sajohnson
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Cleaning we may all be missing
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I think that's where pearls come from...
Oct 29, 2025
sajohnson
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Oil Life Percentage
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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...
Oct 28, 2025
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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...
Oct 28, 2025
sajohnson
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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...
Oct 27, 2025
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