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#7442 of 7456 Powertrain warranty by mchappell Feb 22, 2009 (4:50 pm)
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 Replies to this message: baggs32 (Feb 22, 2009 5:20 pm)
#7443 of 7456 Re: Powertrain warranty [mchappell] by baggs32 Feb 22, 2009 (5:20 pm)
Replying to: mchappell (Feb 22, 2009 4:50 pm) We leased an '06 Explorer in 02/2006 and bought an '06 Mustang GT in 08/2006. The vehicle had to be purchased after 07/01/2006 IIRC for the new 5/60 warranty to apply. I do know that our Explorer does not qualify and the Mustang did.   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.
#7444 of 7456 DIY - Air filter replacement by xtra1 Mar 05, 2009 (11:16 am)
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 Replies to this message: vrm (Mar 05, 2009 4:00 pm) xtra1 (Mar 05, 2009 5:10 pm) coldcranker (Mar 07, 2009 1:44 pm)
#7445 of 7456 Re: DIY - Air filter replacement [xtra1] by vrm Mar 05, 2009 (4:00 pm)
Replying to: xtra1 (Mar 05, 2009 11:16 am) Hi, 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. Replies to this message: xtra1 (Mar 05, 2009 5:10 pm)
#7446 of 7456 Re: DIY - Air filter replacement [vrm] by xtra1 Mar 05, 2009 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: vrm (Mar 05, 2009 4:00 pm) thanks for your response. the car informed me that it was ready for an oil change when i hit 15k. it's supposed to have the oil changed every 7.5k miles. i bought the car new. i will check my owners manual today for air filter instructions and also to confirm what's expected for scheduled maintenance.
#7447 of 7456 Re: DIY - Air filter replacement [xtra1] by coldcranker Mar 07, 2009 (1:44 pm)
Replying to: xtra1 (Mar 05, 2009 11:16 am) Air filters are supposed to go for 30,000 miles, not 15,000. If you live in the dusty desert, then 15,000 might be OK, though.
#7448 of 7456 need rear brakes replaced at 23,000 MILES! by xtra1 Aug 20, 2009 (10:43 am)
I got an awful shock when I went for a routine oil change and was told I needed to have my rear brakes replaced and all four tires changed. It sounded like a scam from the dealership so I confirmed with a highly respected local mechanic.   According to the Ford Warranty 18,000 miles is the cut off for Ford to voluntarily replace the brakes for free. Is there anything I can do? I am so furious.    In addition, I have experienced 3x the car stopping movement when I'm turning and applying the brakes at a low speed(like 10mph) Then the car starts back up. It seems like an ABS problem. I have experienced it 2x making a left but my husband noticed it 1x making a right. Does anyone else know anything about this? I'm wondering if a problem in the front could cause the excessive wear in the rear. Replies to this message: makenasdad (Aug 20, 2009 11:15 am) vrm (Sep 10, 2009 4:51 pm)
#7449 of 7456 Re: need rear brakes replaced at 23,000 MILES! [xtra1] by makenasdad Aug 20, 2009 (11:15 am)
Replying to: xtra1 (Aug 20, 2009 10:43 am) My TX just had all 4 brakes and tires replaced at 27000 miles. It's a company lease so I was not all that worried about it but it was strange. I also had to change out the battery recently. All this is still relatively minor, and I'm happy with the vehicle but I'm starting to worry a bit.
#7450 of 7456 Re: need rear brakes replaced at 23,000 MILES! [xtra1] by vrm Sep 10, 2009 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: xtra1 (Aug 20, 2009 10:43 am) It would be helpful if you include the model year and trim in such messages. Thanks!
#7451 of 7456 Real world MPG Taurus X SEL AWD by joes11 Oct 19, 2009 (9:03 am)
I have an SEL AWD and so far I am getting 13.5 mpg in the city just running errands around town no more than 5 miles away. Is this common?..I though I would be getting at least 15 mpg. Replies to this message: cmuniz (Oct 19, 2009 11:29 am) volkov (Oct 19, 2009 12:12 pm) jimhalpert (Oct 19, 2009 6:42 pm)

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