Recent content by wireman

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Birthday greetings for 250 years of excellence.

A lot going on with the design. Photos could be concept or AI generated. Wheel designs are good.

https://www.landcruiserfjforum.com/forum/threads/land-cruiser-fj-to-debut-october-20-21.14293/ https://www.landcruiserfjforum.com/forum/threads/land-cruiser-fj-images-preview.14290/

FYI, for veterans or retirees and first responders. $1000 cash bonus on a new Ford vehicle. I think you need an ID me account to get the certificate if you are a vet. https://fordrecognizesu.com/military/Home/Index https://fordrecognizesu.com/

Numbers wise it's not a large recall, but it solidifies their position at #1. They may be looking after their customers, but at the expense of profits and bad publicity. Recalls aren't a positive for any brand or customer.

2021 BL. I get a free Carfax report from my dealership every month. This came in my email this morning. It probably won't affect to many owners. I am the 2nd owner and the BL's 1st owner was in Idaho. Probably the reason for the engine block heater optioned on the vehicle. I found out the...

Looks to be a couple pounds lighter than the Falken Wildpeak AT/3W. That's a+ in my book.

Did the SSM and fixed the buzzing noise on my 2021 BL.

Back in the early 2000's I did some splicing work N/W of Lake Pleasant out N Old Castle Road as a contractor. Out in the boonie's and in August. I played out there during a couple of monsoons. Dry washes become rivers in a matter of minutes. There are people who live in areas out there who...

Recalls are the norm, but my point is Ford is the leader for recalls in 2025 by a large margin so your point of other brands having more is mute. No one else even comes close and sales are up. So, it seems recalls aren't affecting sales. One person can have multiple issues with their vehicle...

I've owned 3 Escapes, 1 SEL and 2 Titanium's. All were good cars. The dealer is a big part of any decision. I am considering an Escape again. I don't need the offroad capability anymore of the Sport. I'm not brand loyal myself so I'll do some foot work before making a decision. Does anyone...

https://www.motortrend.com/news/first-brands-group-auto-parts-supplier-bankruptcy-spells-trouble-for-everyone-who-owns-car-truck-suv?utm_campaign=MOTORTREND-Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=SES&utm_type=organic&utm_content=20251001_MOTORTREND-Newsletter&utm_term=first-brands-group-auto-part...

https://fordauthority.com/2025/10/ford-motor-company-sales-numbers-figures-results-september-2025-usa/?utm_source=fordauthority.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=ford-authority-daily-digest-for-october-1-2025&_bhlid=108d9567edab2ba38b21efeab0879573d29159c6#google_vignette I guess...

AMEN TO THAT.