handyphil

Hi Everyone, I have a beautiful, like-new set of navy blue seat covers including headrest and armrest covers. These were lightly used in my 2010 XLT TC and there is only one small paint stain about the size of two pencil erasers. These are the Covercraft Seat Saver covers (http://www.covercraft.com/seatsaver.htm) which are cotton and almost like a denim material. They've been washed and look like new. I'd love for someone to get these and enjoy them as much as I did (I just sold the TC). I paid $160 for these new so I'll sell them for half price at $80 plus $10 Priority Mail shipping. I accept PayPal and will ship the same day. I hate to see them go, but I have no use for them now. Thanks! Phil

Came out to my car and part of the wheel cover was missing, all on a very cold day. I don't recall being struck by a rock or anything, but I suppose it could have happened that way, as well. Going to see if the dealer would cover it under warranty.

Is it possible that cold weather (15 F) could have cracked a wheel cover?

No cure, but I think Flying Media is on to something. I wonder if there is a third party cap that would work better. I'm not sure if complaining at the dealership would help.

nice idea, thanks!

According to dealer, there was a TSB on heat shield noise in the back, and they also said there was dirt around the rollover prevention sensor. Anyhow, nothing major.

This morning, suddenly, my 2010 TC shudders when I put it in reverse and move backwards. No shudder in drive, but I think I felt it in park once or as I shifted into park. I didn't play around with it much for fear of causing more harm, but it's at the dealer now. Any thoughts as to what it could be?

Has anyone else noticed their gas cap being "sticky" or difficult to replace? It seemed fine at first, but after 6-7 fill-ups, it now seems to be slightly out-of-round or something...it is somewhat difficult to reattach. Thanks, Phil

Yikes, that's terrible. I for one am installing the remote keypad on the back door ASAP.

Thanks for the tip...but how do three buttons operate all those vehicles?

Yes, that is rather unlikely. Let us know if you successfully attach a horn to the lock system; that should have been built-in! Phil

Wow - that's frightening.

Definitely a possibility I haven't thought of. Thanks.

Today, I tried to recreate the problem by doing just what I said in my first post, and the problem did NOT occur. Now I am really confused! Can anyone out there verify that they can lock themselves out with the engine running (roll down the windows first!). Thanks, Phil

Thanks for the details!

Woody - I like your idea of the key w/o electronics. Did you have it made at Ford dealer? Cost? Phil

Haha. I did the same thing with the yellow rear door lever a while ago. I wish there was some info in the manual about this. I can't imagine the logic behind it.

No, sorry, that's not it. This "problem" is not addressed in the owner's manual. I'm putting this out there as a warning to others that it is easy to get locked out and you can only get back in with a second set of keys, or a large rock.

Bob, That's a pretty nifty solution, and I already have at least four of those magnets stuck to the cabinets in the back of the van. So thanks for the idea! Phil -------------- I thought about installing a magnet at the top of the van to hold the antenna closer to the roof, esentially bending it downward toward the roof so that it is no higher than the rear center brakelight. After looking for alternatives, I found a magnet at Lowe's that seemed like it might work without changing anything on the magnet or vehicle. I bought it for $2.78, tried it and it seems to work well. I have used it for about a week now and no issues have developed. Bob

I parked the TC to unload some trash from the back. I left the TC running and closed the driver side door. I opened both back doors (not side doors) and took out the trash. When I closed the doors, everything locked. I was locked out with the TC running. Here's the kicker... This only happens when both rear doors are opened, not when just the right one is opened. Further, this only happens with the engine running. What were they thinking? Is this normal?