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    Osco got a reaction from G B L in Hit by Lightening at 60 mph   
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    Osco got a reaction from mrtn in Hit by Lightening at 60 mph   
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    Osco got a reaction from Don Ridley in Hit by Lightening at 60 mph   
    At 129,700 miles I was in for a simple repair last week.
    The shifter cable clip broke and it was stuck in park but rolled loose in neutral. $165 and fixed.
    This has been one of the most trouble free vehicles of all.
    But,,,
    When I went to pick up the Transit, I call it my Droid. They parked in right behind a black Range rover, I took a second look,
    It was a 2021 Bronco Sport. 
    I took a test drive,
    They said, "This is not the droid they were looking for" ? 
    Gave me $7,000 for the Transit Connect,
    The Bronco Sport feels, drives and looks like a $50,000 Sport-ute 
    End of line.
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    Osco got a reaction from ricobike in 2015 TC Longevity   
    I;d not call It bright but it was red and clean,, Only reason I can think of was the fact that this van lived on the Interstate.
    Say 80% super slab, 10% rural back roads and 10% city..
     
    Did those of you who got black , burnt brown fluid out get a better shifting van after the flush ?
    As I said mine shifted the same ...
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    Osco got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in Oil   
    I don't think a few wiser people choosing not to buy Mobil products would have any effect on the companies bottom line. 
    I choose it because of the results I have gotten, and the price,, I think it was $28 for 5 qts at wally world,,
    BUT I will admit I prolly would get the same results from any top shelf oil you guys could name.
    On Mobile 1:
    394,000 trouble free miles out of a AMC straight six designed in 1957, converted to EFI and In my 1996 jeep cherokee before I wore out a rear main.
    410,000 out of a Geo Metro with the Toyota twin cam.
    380,000 out of a tacoma with the 2.4 L four banger,, would have got more but crashed it.
    and my best:
    528,000 out of the Toyota 2.7 Liter 4 banger in my 2006 Tacoma, I pulled a 2,000 enclosed trailer and 800 or so in the bed.
    It had low compression and the mpg's were falling, imagine that....528k,,,,never even replaced the timing chain.
    not a single engine problem. My research told me my oil and filter choice was a major factor In ALL these engines..
     
    "Mobile is a city in Alabama" PMSL good catch ?
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    Osco got a reaction from davidparker in Tire Pressure   
    If I run more than 41 psi in my rears, (Door Say's 44) in my 2015 LB XLT wagon I'll burn out the center treads In No time.
    I run light with the third row seats out, 40 psi in the front and 41 rear year around with regular 5,000 mile rotations to get even tread wear...
     
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    Osco got a reaction from jrm223 in 2015 TC Longevity   
    115,000, first transmission flush, old fluid came out looking just like the new fluid.. Shifted exactly the same after.
    Flushed the cooling system,
    Still running original factory brake pads front and rear... Yep you read that right.
     
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    Osco got a reaction from herb in Hit by Lightening at 60 mph   
    2015 LWB XLT 2.5 engine
    1st gens had a 2.0 Liter engine I think..
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    Osco got a reaction from mrtn in Hit by Lightening at 60 mph   
    Remember me ?
    My Droid is now at 105,000 miles, I'm retired and have moved to the Smoky mountains.
    I finally had to repair something, the driver side door latch, and they did the sliding door recall fix what ever that was I don't know ?
     
    So !
    105,000 miles, 
    BLASTED by a lightning strike,
    with only two other repairs in the life of this minivan,
    Before the strike a $225 A/C temp control thermostat, 
    and just now a door latch $364, both dealer repaired.....
    I'd call that a very reliable vehicle.
     
    I think I'll get the transmission and the cooling system flushed
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    Osco got a reaction from jrm223 in Is AC tied to external temp reading?   
    My second sensor Has failed,, lasted about 15 months,,
    Oh well,
    Fords better Idea will cost me another $225 as I cannot do the work myself....
    On a second failure and no re-design Ford should pay for this re-repair In Full.
    But No, they want more money so they Engineer things like this repeating common failure..
    and make no attempt to put out a permanent fix.
    Shame on you Ford..
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    Osco got a reaction from Tom899 in After-Purchase Report   
    Had my 2016 LWB XLT for 15 months now. Got fried by lightening at 80 mph, back at 40,000 miles or so. Burned out all the electric's/electronics , even Inside the Tranny, everything but the outside light bulbs, Imagine that.
    Road hazard covered it, was a $6500 repair, cost me my deductable , no biggie.
    Never had a single complaint, now at 82,000 miles, runs perfect. I don't nit pick it, need a new driver side sun visor, Its sagging a bit, Gas cap/door kinda loose,, 
    Not bad for the heavy use I've put it throgh..
    I'd buy another..
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    Osco got a reaction from Loafer in My Air conditioned Office   
    Ok, So I got my retirement job and It Involves a few long 12 hour days outside in the hot humid Florida summer weather.
    The heat and humidity turns me Into a 'Walking Rain Forest' :P Cant burn up a half a tank of gas and cook my engine Idling and running the vans AC all day so I fixed the problem,
    Ryobi Generator, $550 Powers all my toyz for five and a half hours on one gallon, (After I'm started It runs on Idle all day) more on this later..
    I was not about to spend $1000 or more for the Honda, The Ryobi may have a cheaper motor but once broken in and on full synthetic oil It always starts on the first pull when cold or warm, (got to do It right, no mistakes, as It Is sensitive) Smooths out In 30 seconds and then It Purrs like a kitten :P
    5,000 btu AC $98 at walmart, cools just fine in 95 degree heat and direct sunlight, I got tinted windows and I do shade the windshield and cover the heat genrating black dashboard, glad I got a white transit. Next, Two HD Properly rated extention cords, a long one (100') for reaching a wall plug when available ($65) and short one (25') for the Generator ($30). Remember,being cheap here causes problems and can be extremely dangerous.
    The 100' cord Is heavy, both are rated sustained at 1875 watts and both are 12 guage outdoor rated. I cannot stress this enough ! Your trusty old extention cord, key word Is 'old' can cause real problems. Remember, the longer, the stronger you must have and anything over 50' use even more caution.
    I tried the back hatch open/wall mount,(last picture), no good, rain was a problem and It was hard to set up and seal up. My side window set up Is easy. Drop the platform In the window, then drop the small seat back, the cross board Is not needed but makes things sturdy,, Strap the ac down and shove pipe Insulation tubing In the space around the ac, Plug in and done. I bag the shelf so the ac water wont rot the wood........
    Starting procedure was Important: Start the generator with auto Idle OFF, so It runs wide open,,, Let It settle, Start the AC with the temp control wide open, leave it on 10 always. as the compressor cycling really loads up the generator and burns the fuel. The generator can handle the 1500 to 1900 watt start drain just fine but still, I control the temp inside by setting the ac fan to low. Shut down to fuel up BUT let the AC remain OFF for at least three minutes to 'Unload the compressor head pressure' If you do not do this the start up wattage can hit 2100 to 2400 watts and hold for a full minute. The generator handles this ok but It's bad for the AC compressor valves, will overheat them and shorten the ac life span.
    I power the A/C drawing 515 watts and my Lappy for my work drawing 65-90 Watts and my Ryobi work fan on low drawing,,,not much, The fan equals out the temp by blowing a light breeze from the rear all the way to the front windshield. The generator does all this on Idle and gives smooth pc power, digital ya know..
    I am cool and comfy all day for the cost of 2 gallons of NON Ethanol gas, currently at $2.99 a gallon, Generator runs better and I am sure will run longer spending that extra 2 bucks..
     
     
     
     
     







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    Osco got a reaction from G B L in After-Purchase Report   
    Had my 2016 LWB XLT for 15 months now. Got fried by lightening at 80 mph, back at 40,000 miles or so. Burned out all the electric's/electronics , even Inside the Tranny, everything but the outside light bulbs, Imagine that.
    Road hazard covered it, was a $6500 repair, cost me my deductable , no biggie.
    Never had a single complaint, now at 82,000 miles, runs perfect. I don't nit pick it, need a new driver side sun visor, Its sagging a bit, Gas cap/door kinda loose,, 
    Not bad for the heavy use I've put it throgh..
    I'd buy another..
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    Osco got a reaction from Kleanerman in 2015 Cabin Air Filter   
    2015 XLT LWB Wagon..got it in..cabin air filter...
    Two plastic clips pop out the cover panel below glove box..
    I squeezed the glove box so it would hang way down...did not remove it.
    Filter door uncoils..no screws..old out..squeezed/acordian style the new filter..shoved it in and it instantly expanded....
    Cover panel clipped back in..re-hung the upper glove box stops and reinserted the two clips holding the lower cover panel in...
    DONE.
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    Osco got a reaction from G B L in Hit by Lightening at 60 mph   
    My Transit Is just fine now and that big fiberboard lower chassis cover under the engine Ford Lost has been replaced with a brand new one free of charge.
    The new rear shocks are on and handling Is much Improved, Must have need to replace them sooner.
    The best part Is I am changing jobs this month and where I used to drive 1500 to 1900 miles a week before the lightening strike I will work locally.
    I will work four to five shifts a week driving only 100-150 miles a week plus the Mustang Is now paid for and the Transit has only 73,000 miles and should last me along time. I no longer actually need the Transit but It will still be perfect because It Is now My official mountain bike hauler :P
    Hanging bikes on the back of the Mustang Is just wrong In so many ways :P
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    Osco got a reaction from mrtn in Hit by Lightening at 60 mph   
    My Transit Is just fine now and that big fiberboard lower chassis cover under the engine Ford Lost has been replaced with a brand new one free of charge.
    The new rear shocks are on and handling Is much Improved, Must have need to replace them sooner.
    The best part Is I am changing jobs this month and where I used to drive 1500 to 1900 miles a week before the lightening strike I will work locally.
    I will work four to five shifts a week driving only 100-150 miles a week plus the Mustang Is now paid for and the Transit has only 73,000 miles and should last me along time. I no longer actually need the Transit but It will still be perfect because It Is now My official mountain bike hauler :P
    Hanging bikes on the back of the Mustang Is just wrong In so many ways :P
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    Osco got a reaction from mrtn in Hit by Lightening at 60 mph   
    I got my Droid back :D
    $6400,, my out of pocket was  $500. Road Hazard.. It was In the shop for 11 weeks and half that was waiting for back ordered parts I was told.
    So, what did Ford replace ?
    Everything and I mean Everything, even stuff Inside the Transmission. It runs fine. what else can I say.
    Only glitch, they forgot to re-Install that big fiberboard lower chassis cover under the engine, you know the one we have to unscrew and swing out of the way to change the oil.
    Was told It's there to protect a few things from rocks and for sound damping and for aerodynamics. A new one Is being ordered free of course as they lost the old one LoL
    On the Interstate I do notice a little bit more cabin noise So It will go back on.
    I found a blown left rear shock but since I have 70 k miles the Insurance won't replace them both for free. was not blown before the lightening strike. Funny, Its the one directly below the lightening exit point on the body.
    I'm happy, got to drive my Mustang a bunch while the Droid was In the shop..
     
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    Osco got a reaction from G B L in Hit by Lightening at 60 mph   
    Ok an Update.
    Insurance adjuster made It to Ford Tuesday, Estimated repair is $4,000 and I should get It back mid week next week.
    They found the entry point, a small 1/4" size spot just above the rear Left tail light assembly.
    This spot was polished bare metal, no primer, nothing, It was as If the metal had been buffed with wet sand paper and polished with a jeweler's polish, smooth to the extreme. the paint, that was very odd. It was burned in a dime size circle with a yellow/gold ring that faded to white.
    Parts to replace, ball park costs for each. have not seen the spec sheet.
    Main computer,$800. Air bag controller,$240.. Anti lock brake controller $700... Main fuse box $170.... Tire pressure monitoring system $200 ,, did not remember the cost. body work,, who knows, the rest Is Labor. The wiring harness was undamaged.
    The claim will remain open, so even two, three years from now,, no set end, If I have problems ford will bill the Insurance company direct up to the current 50% value of the vehicle and over that It gets totaled out..
    The old formula for estimating repair cost when dealers deal with Insurance companies is in the same ball park as 30 years ago..
    Add up the cost of parts, double that number and you should be near the total repair cost labor Included.,,This still holds true....
     
    As for me, I took the week off, and prolly the first half of next week, my mouth Is still sore and healing, I Bit my Inner lip pretty bad.
    Joints are fine now, except for neck and left shoulder, elbow and wrist,,tender.
    I should be healed up about the time my Droid comes back online,,Imagine that ! :P
     
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    Osco got a reaction from mrtn in Hit by Lightening at 60 mph   
    Ok an Update.
    Insurance adjuster made It to Ford Tuesday, Estimated repair is $4,000 and I should get It back mid week next week.
    They found the entry point, a small 1/4" size spot just above the rear Left tail light assembly.
    This spot was polished bare metal, no primer, nothing, It was as If the metal had been buffed with wet sand paper and polished with a jeweler's polish, smooth to the extreme. the paint, that was very odd. It was burned in a dime size circle with a yellow/gold ring that faded to white.
    Parts to replace, ball park costs for each. have not seen the spec sheet.
    Main computer,$800. Air bag controller,$240.. Anti lock brake controller $700... Main fuse box $170.... Tire pressure monitoring system $200 ,, did not remember the cost. body work,, who knows, the rest Is Labor. The wiring harness was undamaged.
    The claim will remain open, so even two, three years from now,, no set end, If I have problems ford will bill the Insurance company direct up to the current 50% value of the vehicle and over that It gets totaled out..
    The old formula for estimating repair cost when dealers deal with Insurance companies is in the same ball park as 30 years ago..
    Add up the cost of parts, double that number and you should be near the total repair cost labor Included.,,This still holds true....
     
    As for me, I took the week off, and prolly the first half of next week, my mouth Is still sore and healing, I Bit my Inner lip pretty bad.
    Joints are fine now, except for neck and left shoulder, elbow and wrist,,tender.
    I should be healed up about the time my Droid comes back online,,Imagine that ! :P
     
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    Osco got a reaction from mrtn in Hit by Lightening at 60 mph   
    I was throttle off dumping speed approaching a heavy rain cell on the Florida Turnpike. As I passed 60 I got hit.
    Felt like someone rear ended me and at the same time Hit me in the back with a baseball bat. The van shot forward suddenly with a rather extreme G-force load on me.
    Wipers stopped mid windshield, most but not all of the dash lights were out but I was, 'Dead Stick' engine off and not coming back. My Chest hurt, I was bleeding out of my mouth but felt nothing else. The Old saying, 'Feels like an elephant sitting on your chest',, It's true. I drifted out of the travel lanes and did not get hit due to a smart Tractor Trailer driver behind me, He straddled the center line of the two lanes and kept traffic behind him and away from me. I could not see, Very heavy sheet rain and no wipers. I got out of the travel lanes and onto the paved shoulder, I could see the edge of the pavement, I was successfully out of the travel lanes so I slowly came to a stop.
    4 way flashers were working. On the Instrument cluster every single warning/trouble light was on, My cell phone had powered off, I restarted the phone and I hooked up the charger, I had 12 volts at the power outlet. My left hand was up next to the glass on the door jam, I was stretching when the hit came, My hand was burning. In the center of my palm I had two blisters, one shallow and the other deep. It was the entry point, must have come off the glass as It was damp on the Inside.
    I had chipped a tooth,, another dentist bill I am sure, The blood In my mouth was that, I bit myself. Remember the ARMY commercials, 'Be All You Can Be', well that was the wrecker driver,
    He locked my keys in the van, 4 ways flashing and park lights on. The Two hour ride to my Local Ford dealer with the Idiot wrecker driver with bald front tires In the rain  was stressful. He slid up behind more than one car, once pointing to the grass, a real low IQ person driving a truck,, Yep, This Is the Stupid Virus that's Infecting so many these days.
    Dropped the Transit at the dealer, keys on the drop box, It's dead..
    The State Trooper that showed up said my sudden G force, my van surging forward at an extreme rate for just a second was most likely the vehicle getting sucked into the void, the vacuum of the space where the bolt removed the air, the thunder clap Is the air rushing back Into that space as you all should know. Seems I got pulled into that space.
    My Van and I were In the middle of a massive electrical field, At the very least my computer is fried, at the worst, wiring damage and a totaled vehicle.
     
     
     
     
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    Osco got a reaction from mrtn in Factory Hitch Install completed   
    Cost,,,, Ok this was because I was way too busy to do It myself,,Time Is money and all that..
    Receiver $150 
    Wiring kit $39,,,NOTE : The Ford Factory Kit was $75 and My Installer, (Topper King) would not use it because they WOULD NOT splice into the vehicle wiring.
    Kudo's Topper King, Kudo's
    Labor for the receiver Install was $100
    Labor For the wiring kit was $150
    Total out lay Tax Included $470
    I'm happy :P
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    Osco got a reaction from jrm223 in 2015 TC Longevity   
    38,500 miles
    Ok something to report,, This will need updates as I go......
    Rock truck cracked my windshield Thursday, The following Monday Safe lite shows up with the wrong windshield.. I needed the one with the mounted moisture sensor. The Insurace company farms this out to a middle man/woman who sez all she needs is my VIN number and she has that from the Insurance Info, ball gets dropped and I waste a half day waiting for the wrong windshield,,,Pfft Time to man up and grab a beer, and go watch TV..
    That Thursday Another rock truck breaks the windshield on the OTHER side..
    Chock one up for Murphy's Law right ?
    No, wrong,, Murphy lost that one because Safe lite showed with the wrong one remember ?
    Ok Saturday a Kid shows up, changes the windshield out and leaves......
    The In dash outside air temp goes whacky wowow on me, Both on the center LCD and the Mid dash LCD,,The song goes like this :
    I start my Droid,,thats my Transits name btw,,and It is 37 below zero out side per the thermometer,,funny I was in shorts and its really about 75 degrees,,LoL the temdprature guage swings wildly from about 37 below up to about 45 above zero farenheit,,and back and forth it goes for about five to ten minutes then settles to a correct readout..
    The day gets hotter,, up to the mid 80's now and I turn on the air conditioner,,I get HOT air on all settings, max ac, everything:( Murphy Is after me again..
    and all the while the outside air temp guage is on LSD just freaking out,,,
    It settles down to the correct readout and the AC returns to freezing cold and all Is well,,,
    Me and My Droid repeat this 3 out of 4 start ups..
    Seem's to be less of a problem If I leave the AC Including the rear AC fan on the lower settings,,thats still plenty to freeze me....
    I'll get it fixed,,,prolly the computer needs to be updated to the new moisture sensor,,,dang sensors,,really ?
    Average mpg's is still 26 overall with me mixing city and Interstate driving,, about 70% Interstate at 75 mph with an average cargo load of 600 pounds.
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    Osco got a reaction from Slonie in sunglass holder   
    I plan to mount my garage door opener In that thing,
    I gave It a close look see and can place it with velcro squares In such a way that when I press on the closed sunglasses door,,Well It will appear closed to a casual glance,
    anyway the door opener will work.
    I have done this on other vehicles...
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