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Thanks for the replies. Using Falken Wildpeaks all year round would be a lot easier. Would I likely see a reduction in fuel economy compared to the the Scorpions? Also, how good would they really be compared to a dedicated winter tire?

I’m going to put winter tires (Blizzaks) on my Badlands when the time comes. I want to avoid damaging the OEM rims. Can I trust any of the national tire chains to not damage the rims? Some of the videos on YT don’t inspire confidence. Perhaps it’s best to let my Ford dealer do it? Or is it...

None of the Ford dealers in my area have ever tried to add on options or additional fees, or lied to me about pricing. They have followed through on any promises as well. Is that not how most Ford dealers operate?

My wife’s mother went through a phase of going 55 on the highway and interstate to save money. She would slowly build up speed on the ramp. Everyone else was doing 70-90 and getting seriously angry in some cases. I was in the backseat one time. It was dangerous and quite scary.

My wife loves this feature so much she wouldn’t even consider another vehicle that doesn’t have it!

I could not disagree more. The 1.5 in the BS I tested felt and sounded significantly different to the 2.0 in my 19 Escape Titanium. The 2.0 genuinely feels stronger, quicker, quieter and more refined. The difference isn’t small at all. It’s the better engine In pretty much every way except...

Is the revised cable being used by Ford for models in production now?

The only time I look under the hood is to check for mouse nests. My Ford dealer takes care of everything else. What benefit does the engine cover have other than looking more aesthetically pleasing?

There is a house close to where I live that has a seriously steep (yet short) driveway. There’s absolutely no way a car or even most regular SUVs could get up or down it without a lot of scraping. I’ve never seen the owner use it and I have no idea why it was designed that way.

After owning a Ford with the 2.0 Ecoboost for the past three years, the 1.5 in the BS I test drove felt noticeably slower and less refined. I think it has adequate power. It’s possible the one I test drove had something wrong with it, but I couldn’t get over the amount of engine vibration that...

I wouldn’t worry about the technical aspect of it. The system works. It’s that simple. I guess I might have concerns if I lived in one of the crime-ridden cities, but I live in a small town.

We’ve been doing it for years now. We did it with our two Fusions, our Escape and we’ll continue to do it with our Bronco Sport. It has never, ever failed. It’s an extremely useful feature and something we love about Fords!

Did they think the Honda could take that? Crazy!

How does the B&O system compare to Ford’s older Sony systems?

I understand your point, but the idea of special ordering a vehicle, waiting months for it to arrive and then finding out the dealer has allowed other people to drive it (maybe abuse it) is not acceptable to me. A vehicle that’s on the lot is a different matter.

Will salespeople really attempt to sell another customer’s ordered vehicle?

That’s a tiny magnet! If Ford is using the same speakers (just more of them) for the premium sound system, why would any stereo company want to put their name on it? What exactly did B&O add to it?

I agree. I think the reason paper cones have a bad reputation is because most cheap, low quality speakers are made with them. When I was in the market for a new set of speakers I listened to multiple brands and types. I even listened to a couple of $10,000+ speakers expecting to be wowed and I...

The B&O system is an extra cost. It’s part of the premium package costing $2000+. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect higher quality speakers and a higher quality amplifier to be used. I haven’t had chance to listen to the B&O system in my Badlands yet as I‘m still waiting to get it...

Is it really that bad? It sounds like there is something wrong. Does anyone have pictures of the B&O drivers and amplifier used in the BS? Personally, I would not buy B&O hi-fi equipment as I think it is overpriced. However, I would expect there to be at least some level of quality with their...