Marv

Anybody inside enough to know what TSB and other maintenance issues (brake pad wear, front WB life...) that have shown up in the 2010s have been addressed in rolling changes or in the 2011 model year? Hope the question makes sense for discussion. Thanks, Marv

It looks like the Mazda Tribute/Ford escape nozzles are Bowles Fluidics designed and have a good spray pattern. Miata folks are buying them from Ford or Mazda and swapping them. Have a look a bit down this thread on a Miata forum. Just information (and something Ford should know). Hope the link works. http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=181866

Having driven shortie cargo caravans for years, I long ago worked around the 4x8 sheet carrying limitations, but quite a reasonable number of standard height studs go in between the front seats with the rear door shut. Any chance of pulling the part of the 'console' between the seats to pull this off in the TC? Any other simple interior options for studs? Any hands on experience appreciated.

I'm retired and rust just retired my original cargo caravan after 22 yrs and 240,000 trouble free hard working miles. My wifes' 95 cargo hauls high volume low weight supplies for her quilting business and is finally aging. My remaining 95 now hauls tools/firewood/dogs/canoes and acts as a covered pickup.I can feel a silver XLT calling but my heels are scuffing the pavement waiting some more dependability info. Thanks for the forum.