It has really good low-end torque and a neat sound. The sound is closer to that of a 6-cylinder, which makes sense. It should be very efficient too, but I haven't gotten the chance to take a trip in one. I've just driven around town and on two-lane roads around 55 MPH.
I think most people will go for the Badlands simply for the 2.0L engine. I went with the Outer Banks just to get all the bells and whistles and the bigger wheels. Personally, I really like the little 3-cylinder. I've driven it a few times in the Escape and it does really well. I don't think the...
Max defrost is a "one-touch" defrost in Ford vehicles. That one button turns the temperature all the way up as well as the fan speed. It turns the front and rear defrosters on too. It's a convenience feature so you don't have to fumble with the controls. Max A/C does the same thing, but cold and...
We're not requiring anymore than the $100 deposit Ford is requiring. It's really up to the dealer and most are probably following procedure they have in place for other retail orders.
That is weird, we are simply placing orders at this time. I don't know why a dealer would pass up the opportunity to place an order for a guaranteed allocation. Everyone knows these vehicles are going to be hot on the marketplace. I am placing any order we can get. If the deal doesn't work out...
What will be interesting to see is what Ford will build first. Obviously, we expect them to build the First Editions first. I can actually see them building the First Editions alongside the Outer Banks to begin. Reason being, the First Editions are equipped just like the Outer Banks. The...
I did not get any reservations for FE Sports. In fact, we only got two reservations for Sports, including mine. Everyone here wants the 2/4-door. I ordered an Outer Banks and we had another order for a Big Bend.
I submitted mine! I've already placed my order too. I am the new car inventory manager at our dealership, so I can try to answer any questions if anyone has any.