Here are some of my favorite wheels I've have had on vehicles I've owned. Some are optional wheels that I specifically wanted and had to have before buying. I especially liked the design and unique look of the 2013 Escape wheels.
1st, Rally wheels on my 1972 Corvette
2nd, my 2013 Escape...
After reading posts in a couple threads discussing black and dark painted tops and Mark talking about painting his BL wheels, and my post about not liking black wheels, it might be interesting to see what your favorite wheels from any vehicle or era are.
Vehicle design and need is a big factor...
Mark, don't know if you feel these are necessary but may be a little more protection for the pinch welds. I use the round ones shown in the ad for my hydraulic jack when rotating tires...
My twin brother & I shared a 1950 Ford 4 door, early 1960's. I think it was a 239 C.I. flathead V8. I'm not sure we ever changed the oil because it burned and leaked so bad. Had a gas station nearby that sold refined oil for 15 cents a quart. That was its diet.
It went through generators &...
For sure. There's little that a backyard mechanic can do any more other than the basic stuff, oil & fluid changes, filters and plugs.
That's the reason I always buy a factory extended warranty. Just piece of mind for me. Will it pay for itself, I actually hope it doesn't get to that point.
Check online for a replacement headlight, Ebay used or other Ford sources.
Depending on your skills you may be able to replace it yourself.
On my PreiumCare 7 year, 75K mile extended warranty I added the Interior/Exterior lighting rider for $50. It covers all bulbs.
If you plan on keeping...
Not sure how useful this will be to anyone. Zoom in on a colored road and click on it for info.
https://roadcurvature.com/map/?threshold=low#map=6.29/-113.4476/36.657
10-4 On all my road trips to higher elevations, I've always got better milage.
Whether Wyoming, Colorado or Utah. Maybe it's better gas than the panther piss we have in Ca. Not sure
I might ruffle some feathers here but I'm not a fan of black vehicles, black interiors or all black wheels for various reasons.
Looks like the 2025 BL only offers black rims if I'm not mistaken. Ford, give me a choice.
My 2021 BL is Iconic silver with the Carbonized gray roof and the roof is...