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Replying to: coldcranker (Jan 15, 2009 5:46 pm) Ford bought that CVT from another mfr right? If that's the case, what other models from other mfrs was it used in if any?
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Replying to: baggs32 (Jan 26, 2009 10:05 am) Great question. Ford enlisted the German company ZF to modify the CVTs currently found in some models of MiniCoopers (at BMW dealerships) and Audi's. I don't know of any other applications of ZF's CVT transmission. The Freestyle's ZF-brand CVT (assembled in Ohio, by the way) is not exactly the same CVT found in those other vehicles, but it is similar, although I think our Freestyles use the same internal CVT chain as the Audi. I doubt the other models of ZF-brand CVTs would fit (external housing, bolt pattern, mechatronics). The only advantage may be that BMW and Audi dealerships might be willing to work on our CVT, since there might be enough similarities. Some internal parts are probably shared between all these ZF family of CVTs. Ford dealerships are still probably our best hope.
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Replying to: coldcranker (Jan 26, 2009 10:33 am)
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Replying to: baggs32 (Jan 29, 2009 9:42 am)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Feb 03, 2009 10:09 am) I hear that's where Rocky goes to punch some 'car'casses now. 
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Am considering a used Freestyle. Can somebody confirm when the 5yr/60k powertrain warranty went into effect? According to Edmunds, the '05 and '06 powertrain is 3/36, and only the '07 has the 5/60. Some forum posts seem to imply that the 5/60 might have been on the '05 and/or the '06. Thanks, Mark
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Replying to: mchappell (Feb 22, 2009 4:50 pm) There was some sort of deductible for the Mustang since it wasn't an '07 but I don't recall how much it was. I think it was $50. I'm not sure that the warranty was transferrable either so the used FS you are looking at may not carry that 5/60 over. |
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Hi, I have a 2008 Taurus X (so far I really like it), actually reading this forum helped me make my informed decision. Anyway, I just got my 15K servicing. The dealer wanted to charge me an extra ~$45 to replace the air filter. I nixed this repair because I think maybe I can do this myself. Can anyone talk me through the process. TIA
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Replying to: xtra1 (Mar 05, 2009 11:16 am) Just curious if Ford really requires a 15K service? Or is the service "recommended" by the dealer? Did you buy new or used? For the air filter, look in your owners manual. There should be a diagram/explanation as to how change this.
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