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The fact that you are in the south will limit your snow exposure but if you find your self in Muddy conditions the traction control will still get in the way!

When you use the steering wheel control you should be able to turn the Traction control off. If you have succeeded there will be a light in the display that lets you know it is off. Then it will act like a regular front wheel drive. You will have to reset the trac off everytime the ignition is cycled. The TC is not the best vehicle for wet traction but it is adequate. Your task is made harder because you are coming into it from a Subaru which is a leader in good traction.

Good report, If you haven't changed the filter in a long time the fan could be full of dirt, mine collects a lot of dirt and needs to be cleaned out from time to time.

Looks interesting.

Living in US I do not have first hand experience of your TC Model. I will hazard a guess the hoses for the turbo to inter cooler were most likely moved for the Half shaft work if you have a bulging hose there is a restriction. Check there first keep us in the loop

I think the issues could be the TC 's is capable of carrying much more weight . This could lead to much more stress on the gear box. If you are reasonable with the demands and good maintenance is done the transmission will give adequate service

The bias of the automotive cruise control it to keep the speed exact. If you were in a large truck and had cruse control, the amount of speed droop is adjustable. The PCM is designed to keep the emissions within the mandated range regardless of RPM.

I think it is not the computer but the programer or algorithm. I think more of the people who write the algorithm's should actually drive the cars.

Take it to the dealer right away and make them fix it!!

When you get close we can set up a meeting spot

I agree with you , nothing intuitive there, commiting it to memory is the only way The real solution is a large button Saying Trac Off!

Find some one with a TPMS tool and they can tell instantly which sensor is not working and why . As for the retraining if you bring it to my shop I will retrain the sensors NC!

Its at the end of my list . The only issue is the list is very long!

The Fuel tank would also need to be moved and the Torque tube rear Axle would also need to be redesigned to accommodate the differential and half-shafts.

use the steering wheel control and go to settings and scroll till you find the Traction Control and switch it off, get use to doing it because it resets when the Ignition switch is cycled. It makes the TC a good not great snow car regardless of the tires

Go to ford.com and download a manual for your TC and you will have all the stats you need. I would say that the Transmission is not going into 4 th gear. The Gen 1 I drove but did not buy had to be revved up to perform but it definitely had longer legs that the one you have. Keep us posted on what happens.

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If the PCM thinks the TC has not stopped moving forward it will not engage reverse. How long does it take for reverse to engage when you shift from park?

Does your Wagon have the rear heat and Ac setup? If it does the best heat will be with the front heat set to the floor and the rear on 3 with the temp nob all the way to the red. With this set up you will find that you will get enough heat in the rear of the TC. The heat is not overwhelming but it will be adequate.

Sounds like you have a good plan, Too bad about the leg, I have made several hand clutch Levers for different people with Knee issues. The long term solution is the Automatic that you have chosen. camp on how ever you get on the road is better than staying at home.

Well as the years pass the problems fade it the rest of the memory was great! Just like when you have a diner out that was too much money if it was really great the amount you are over charged fades and the great time does not!

I am sure no mater how crappy you were in 86 , when you were in the Bronco II you felt like a Million bucks!

Sounds Like a good trip!

Are you sure its the Inflatable Lumbar support and not How great you were in 1986 ? The lift on mine operates normally both up and down, it does not feel like air but I never looked at it now I willl

Yes diesel fuel has more btu's per gal. It also wastes less energy as waste heat ,which is why a diesel gets 30 percent higher mileage. In the cold climates the medium duty trucks and busses with out shudders use covers to keep the operating temp within range .