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  1. fourthgear

    Water pump failure

    Our water pump was replaced today with 22,700 miles , build date Dec. 2020 , purchased in Jan. of 2021. I will ask if they installed the new version . I smelled coolant when the BS was just pulled into the Garage everyday & it didn't leak much , but I did add Coolant almost daily , just not much...
  2. fourthgear

    Does 2.0L engine use cylinder deactivation like the 1.5?

    You don't read very well do you , its about your being terrified of driving up a hill with the 1.5 thats laughable & you take for granted I've never drove on a hill or mountain with a car/truck or have lived in another State that had hills . So some guy with 50 years of experience with diving...
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    Does 2.0L engine use cylinder deactivation like the 1.5?

    What words did I put in anyones mouths , you used the word "terrifying " in describing the 1.5 , which is also laughable in on its self . I'm in no way butthurt as you describe , the 1.5 has plenty of pep & we traded a 2012 Mustang in on the OB BS , so we both knew about power, the wife...
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    Does 2.0L engine use cylinder deactivation like the 1.5?

    That's what makes you "terrified " , you have to be joking ,having to give the vehicle some gas to go up a hill , that is about the strangest comparison I have ever read. If all the reviews say get the 2.0 , why are all the 1.5's even being sold ? They must all be sold in Florida & we , the...
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    Does 2.0L engine use cylinder deactivation like the 1.5?

    Then what makes it so terrifying ?
  6. fourthgear

    Broken Drive Belt at 1,450 Miles

    A bad belt , they are massed produced , there is an acceptable manufacturing failure rate .
  7. fourthgear

    Broken Drive Belt at 1,450 Miles

    Drive belts break , it happens , you can see them laying in the road on occasion . If you have engine problems after the repair , they or you will know it pretty quick , I would think .
  8. fourthgear

    Back brakes growling fix

    Ours has not made any noise that I'm aware of & ours is a 2021 built in Dec.of 2020 , purchased in January of 2021 . Just how many are having this issue ?
  9. fourthgear

    Prepper, Survivalist and Tactical

    I believe as was said about bugging out in most vehicles , it will be a big parking lot out there if something does happen like is envisioned . Problem is , it won't be like anything you plan for , hard to say what would make me leave my house . I'm surrounded by swamps & jungle & have plenty of...
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    BS going down to the Outer Banks. Anyone have issues while driving in the sand?

    I agree take traction control off , but since you have a BB , you will need to go into settings to take TC off , the BL's has a convenient switch as said . I also switch to the low setting if driving slow , so as not to upshift . Of course that would depend on how fast you want to blast around...
  11. fourthgear

    Moderate Off-Roading

    As said , if you don't want to scratch or dent your off road vehicle , stay on paved roads . How are you approaching this obstacle , head on or at an angle , makes a big difference . Its all about experience , I was lucky , I started out off roading with a 1978 CJ 7 , it was a true beater...
  12. fourthgear

    EVAP Leak

    To me , it looks like something hit it & broke the line 's Fitting & its attachment point . You may or may not see any damage to that fabric cover . As said , it needs better protection over that area .
  13. fourthgear

    Factory turn signal mirrors...and a rant

    All that posting for a stupid indicator light , unbelievable . Sell that POS that doesn't have an extra indicator light for turning .
  14. fourthgear

    Defroster wiring.

    Contact your Ford dealer .
  15. fourthgear

    New Tire carrier

    Whats wrong with the spare Tire compartment ? Tire wouldn't fit in there ?
  16. fourthgear

    Anyone thinking about adding a Race Chip?

    To answer your question , nope .
  17. fourthgear

    Why doesn't auto climate control turn on the A/C?

    Ours is always on Auto & system comes on & cools when BS is started ( or heat if needed ), even remote start . it's worked like this since day one . I would bring it up with Ford , but I would also make sure it set correctly , from the owner manual , ya never know .
  18. fourthgear

    Using a tow hitch to pull out a bogged down 4x4

    Here is an interesting video from Mad Matts , 4x4 , down under & it high lights a death from recovery from using a hitch . I personally think its was the drop hitch that caused the issue , but I'm no expert .
  19. fourthgear

    Bought it might as well install it

    He also said he didn't know about that. Deep water will throw more water every where , so it doesn't have to be water over the hood . Did you put it on a dyno before the swap & after , I'm curious on how much HP /T you gained & see if the MPG changed . I have used K&N on just about every...
  20. fourthgear

    Default to Eco Mode : DIY How-To

    Big Bend model has a 3 cylinder engine . Our OB gets 28mpg in city driving , have not went on a highway trip yet & m ay not , now that I have a MB Sprinter based 4x4 RV . I believe "Normal " setting is is normal for most owners . The GOAT is a sales gimmick .Using ECO mode lowered our MPG ...


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