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    Tuning Questions

    akirby replied to virvin0807's topic in Tuning

    It doesn’t void the warranty and it’s only a problem if you destroyed the engine or transmission due to over revving or over torquing neither of which should happen with a reputable tune. The main thing it does is advance the timing so you have to run higher octane fuel to compensate.
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    Why haven't you replaced the battery? Once it goes bad it rarely recovers. And it's not Ford. Modern vehicles eat batteries and a lot of the old style testers will say it's ok when it's not. Just replace it and get the door issue fixed.
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    Yes
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    RTFM is much more succint. I've been using it since I started using Unix systems back in the mid 80s where everything had a manual page.
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    Regardless of mileage, it’s 12 yrs old. Struts don’t last forever. But by all means don’t buy any more Fords because struts last forever on other brands.
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    Not sure but it’s easy to test - just use the phone by itself with Waze, Apple Maps or Google Maps. one thing to keep in mind is the built in Nav has older maps and a lot of the speed limits are no longer correct.
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    Easier to just use Waze with applink or google maps with CarPlay or android auto.
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    But the tranny is based on the old 6f55 with 2 more gears and even more torque capacity (8F57) so I doubt that power is an issue. The software is completely different so that’s a challenge for the tuners for sure.
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    It’s fine. Nothing to be worried about.
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    Better to use a tablet or portable dvd. It doesn’t matter if the passenger is watching it - the driver can still see it.
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    Sure. I wouldn't make it a habit of it though.
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    Are you sure the strut isn't just worn out?
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    He wasn't moving. He opened the door to see the curb while stopped. It won't do any shifts that would damage the transmission. That's the benefit of a fully electronically controlled transmission.
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    Well if they used the 10 speed then it would be sticking out of the drivers wheel well because that’s a RWD tranny.
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    You need to check the PCM codes first.
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    Well if they diagnosed it as a bad BCM but that didn’t fix the problem then they screwed up.
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    That is a possibility but it's still not covered outside of the factory warranty. And CPO warranties usually don't cover glass.
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    Take it back and don’t accept it until everything works correctly. They screwed up they should fix it.
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    Happens all the time on all vehicles. The impact could have occurred a month ago or 2-3 years ago. Hard to say it was a factory defect on a 2015 vehicle - some type of impact is far more likely which is why mfrs don't cover it. That's why you have comprehensive insurance. Some even waive the deductible.
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    You are buying a used car. It just so happens it's the one you've been driving for the last 3 years but it's still a used car purchase because Ford Credit owns it right now.
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    Try a soft reboot (I think you hold the volume and right seek (next track) button for a few seconds (>>!). Nav should work after that (or it may work on next vehicle startup but this is a common issue with sync3 updates.
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    Navigation

    akirby replied to DavidBS's topic in Welcome Forum!

    In the US that only works with Sirius travel link.
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    Leave it in place. It helps with aerodynamics.
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    You should be able to find a dealer to just do the programming. You must have a Ford IDS or equivalent.
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