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#1221 of 1415 Re: oil-life reset [tacomaguy] by hault

Sep 23, 2008 (5:41 pm)

Replying to: tacomaguy (Sep 23, 2008 11:10 am)
The 2005 Freestyle reset oil is get percent display on, then hold button in until it resets. The oil life is simply a 5000 mile count down. Nothing fancy. I don't believe you can change the settings. Ford now has a 7500 mile oil change setting. I use Amsoil and Amsoil filter and change once a year. I have 37,000 miles. Rear brakes early on was the only major problem. MPG in normal driving stays right around 19.

#1222 of 1415 Re: oil-life reset [hault] by coldcranker

Sep 24, 2008 (10:15 am)

Replying to: hault (Sep 23, 2008 5:41 pm)
The oil life monitor is simple, but it also takes into account time as well as mileage when showing percentage. It extrapolates based on time, and shows the lowest percent of the two (time and mileage).
 
Changing oil once a year is a good idea. However, the Ford Racing Parts CM-6731-FL820 has 250 sq. inches of filter surface area (synthetic blend media), while your Amsoil EAO11 has only 109 sq. inches. Also, look at bypass valve location and consider the Amsoil will flush dirt directly into your engine when bypass occurs, while the Ford Racing Parts one won't. For one-year oil changes, I go with the larger surface area and correct bypass valve location.

#1223 of 1415 oil life monitor by hault

Sep 24, 2008 (11:10 am)

Ford dealer is the one that told me the oil life monitor on the 2005 was simply 5000 miles. I have checked it myself at least three times and the dealer was correct. I don't know about the oil filter stuff. Each person and/or company has its own ideas as to what makes a good filter. I decided to go with the Amsoil filter to match their oil. I saw the stuff about the Ford Racing filter, but figured if it was superior to the regular long life filters they would use it on their cars. Does Ford recommend using the race filter on regular cars? I would switch if Ford said it was good for 6-12 month use. Let me know. I constantly strive for the best products. Thanks for the insight.

#1224 of 1415 Re: oil life monitor [hault] by coldcranker

Sep 24, 2008 (5:42 pm)

Replying to: hault (Sep 24, 2008 11:10 am)
hualt, I know what you mean. I used the EAO11 in the past, and its good, although the Ford Racing Parts CM-6731-FL820 does seem to be the most heavy-duty, synthetic blend media, silicon antidrainback valve, correct location for bypass valve, most surface area filter media, oil filter you can buy. A car nut (God bless them) did a thorough analysis and has web pages to show one torn apart and analyzed at CM-6731-FL820 analysis/pictures -- click here. His main web page where he compares a bunch of filters is at: comparison -- click here
I agree with the statement made by the oil filter web page guy: "If you are looking for the "best" filter for your Ford, regardless of cost, then in my opinion, this is the one. "
 
Bottom line, the Ford Racing Parts oil filter is a direct replacement for the standard Motorcraft FL820S, as Ford themselves recommends.

#1225 of 1415 Re: oil life monitor [hault] by bruneau1

Sep 25, 2008 (9:38 am)

Replying to: hault (Sep 24, 2008 11:10 am)
The oil change message is triggered by either 5000 miles or 6 months.

#1226 of 1415 '05 Freestyle oil change life by tacomaguy

Sep 26, 2008 (10:06 am)

That is correct, bruneau1, my "Oil Life" message came on after 6 months. We have only put 1,700 miles on the car since the last oil change. The manual says you can re-program the interval but I haven't figured out how to get to those options. Did get the oil life to re-set after an hour of sitting in the car and trying various combinations of button pushing. It seems that I had to "push and hold" the reset button fairly quickly in order for it to "catch". If I paused a little, it wouldn't take.

#1227 of 1415 Rear Lift Supports by curtisc63

Oct 01, 2008 (6:09 pm)

5 days out of warranty - yes five days - and my lift gate struts gave up. Dealer would not bend so I just bought the struts to change out. Has anyone done this yet? Just want to be sure to remove and replace without damaging anything. The parts counter wasn't much help. I realize it is a ball and socket but how do you get it off the ball? It looks like a built-in clip system but I do not want to force anything.
 
Any help is appreciated.
 
Curtis

#1228 of 1415 Re: Rear Lift Supports [curtisc63] by jwm5

Oct 23, 2008 (7:02 pm)

Replying to: curtisc63 (Oct 01, 2008 6:09 pm)
I had to do this a couple of months ago. It is really easy.
You will need a second person to hold up the liftgate for you while you replace them. It is actually pretty heavy without the supports in place.
 
They just attach to balls attached to the frame of the car.
It takes a little effort, but just pop the old ones off, working one connection at a time. Don't worry, you won't break anything.
 
Then pop the new ones on.
I would suggest changing both at the same time.

#1229 of 1415 Horrible Ford dealer service attitude by red27

Oct 30, 2008 (9:24 am)

When I used Koons Ford on Rockville Pike it was wonderful. Arrive, hand keys over, serviced and out in 45 minutes.
Not so at Lindsay Ford. First time I was booked in at 8.00am and did not get away until 1.00 pm. They took drive-ins before me and then lied that the car was being worked on when clearly it had not moved from the parking spot.
Second time I booked in again, 9.00am this time and called beforehand to discuss my needs. Arrived at 9.00 and was told it would be two hours!! Just about to go back at 11.00am and got a call saying the rear brake pads needed to be replaced under the Ford recall scheme. So they had not even started on it anywhere near 9.00am. When I complained during the phone call the service manager got uppity with me.
I am now told that it will be ready at 12.00. Another morning of missed work and appointments. Terrible old fashioned service mentality - we have you in a bind attitude - so they have just lost my custom and I am going to complain to Ford.

#1230 of 1415 Re: Horrible Ford dealer service attitude [red27] by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Oct 30, 2008 (9:43 am)

Replying to: red27 (Oct 30, 2008 9:24 am)
Please submit a review about your service experience in Dealer Ratings & Reviews too.

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