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    Ford ESP at dealer cost to forum members

    I need Ford Extended service Plan, my Ford Dealer does not sell Ford ESP of any kind. We purchased a new 2018 Explorer Platinum to replace 2016 Explorer Platinum that taken back by Ford under lemon Law in Florida (Transmission exploded at 75 MPH and dealer kept car for repair 54 days.) As...
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    Treadwear Issue with Ventus S1 Noble 2 Hankooks

    Replaced the 22,000 mile (worn Out 1/32 at 22,000 miles) Hankook VENTUS S1 NOBLE2 - SIZE: 255/50R20 with Michelin's Premier LTX from Tire rack Test Report's What We Liked: Good road manners and excellent wet weather performance along with good winter traction What We'd Improve: Not much...
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    3 (Three) Dealer Oil Changes in 2 days (WOW)

    I went to Ford Dealer Quicklane service with my 2016 Ford Explorer 3.5l Ecoboost (Largest Ford dealer in the lakes region of NH) and requested 5w-30 Motorcraft Semi-synthetic oil and Filter. Dealer installed 6 quarts Oil-5W30 - Mopar (68101997AA) according to my paperwork. I asked for the Ford...
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    Treadwear Issue with Ventus S1 Noble 2 Hankooks

    All I am stating is that if our new 2020 Ford Explorer ( My Trade cycle is 4 years) has Hankook Tires I will look elsewhere for another brand of SUV. It would be Dumb to repeat this mistake again.
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    Treadwear Issue with Ventus S1 Noble 2 Hankooks

    Dealer said that 20105 miles is good for Explorer SUV Platinum (a $55,000 SUV) with Hankook tires. Hankook tires will never be on any vehicle I buy again! This may be my last Explorer, if offered for Hankook OEM Tire when trade-in time comes in 2 years. Off to buy Michelin LTX on Monday Aug...
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    Treadwear Issue with Ventus S1 Noble 2 Hankooks

    Bought a new 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum with OEM Hankook Tires. Tires are now on the wear bars and need to be replaced at only 20,500 miles My wife noticed they have also become very noisy. Tread wear rating on the tire sidewall is 500 My Option of these tires is they are JUNK. Buyer beware.
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    MFT Black / Blank Screen

    worked fine for my wife last night, but dead today. Only 16 days to earliest appointment available in Southwest Florida.
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    MFT Black / Blank Screen

    No electronics plugged in to any ports. Looks like I will have to wait another 17 days for service, not much else we can do. all other Ford dealers are busy in SWFL Checked each battery cell and they are all 2.2 volts each
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    MFT Black / Blank Screen

    Measured Battery Voltage today Measured Battery Voltage today First thing in morning after car was off for 16 hours. 12.5 volts dc Car Running 14.3 Volts Dc after starting car Display says "Powering down to save battery" CD eject button works and screen says "NO Disc" Load CD...
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    MFT Black / Blank Screen

    I will try Voltmeter Friday morning (Raining in SWFL today/tonight) Nav. Screen dark about 1 week after purchase. Sad part in SW Florida all dealers are booked for at least 3 weeks. (Maybe our last Ford Product) Called other dealers and NOT one called me back after they said they would...
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    MFT Black / Blank Screen

    Car starts and drives fine, it is our daily driver. just Black Nav screen and all associated functions.
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    MFT Black / Blank Screen

    21 days for next available appointment is the best they could do.
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    MFT Black / Blank Screen

    NAV Screen Black at 509 miles My New 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum has Black Nav. screen at 509 miles Started at week one of ownership. Today when we start the car is says " Powering down to save battery" Dealer appointment is 21 days (3 weeks) for earliest appointment. Wife wants to return...
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