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The human factor. Not unique to any one particular dealership. The same mistake is repeated on a regular basis. All that extra tech work & parts will add up, and someone will notice. Sadly, in some cases, it's at the customer's inconvenience and expense. I'm certain that depending upon the customer's disposition, and the attitude of the service writer, not every outcome is in the interest of customer service. I wonder how many owners who did not have sufficient facts and/or knowledge had to pay out of pocket for such a mistake. I can see it. Service advisor gets the feeling that they can get away with it because it's a woman, senior, or perhaps an immigrant from another country; so he tells the customer that they stripped the threads and would now have to pay out of pocket for the repair. Many unscrupulous practices in this world, and a lot of shady people. Hopefully, someone will gain some knowledge from reading this thread and benefit from it. Perhaps point it out to the salesman prior to purchase, and get an agreement from the dealership to correct the issue as a condition of purchase.

In general, spacers are not a good idea. It's best to use wheels and tires that fit without clearance and turning issues. Offset & backspace are just as important as diameter & width measurements. Look online for fitment guides. Use the online wheel & tire calculators to spec the correct combination, then with the right measurements, shop for your aftermarket package.

I would have no problem pulling a trailer with motorcycles, if I did not already own a pickup truck for that purpose. This van was made to tow. Not tow anything heavy. But, it will easily tow within it's payload range.

In my local area, there is a weird law called Checkout Bag Ordinance. Since I am frugal, I refuse to to pay for grocery bags. I bring an ice chest strapped to a MagnaCart. All my groceries fit into the ice chest, with the lid on and latched. It makes sense to keep my perishables cold for the ride home. A couple of bungee cords, and all those tie-down points in the cargo area, keeps my ice chest from launching and/or sliding. Skip to main content San Francisco Department of the Environment Residents Business Contact 中文 English Filipino Español Search form Search Checkout Bag Ordinance The City and County of San Francisco amended Chapter 17 of the Environment Code, extending the plastic checkout bag ban to include all retail stores on 10/1/2012 and all food establishments starting on 10/1/2013. The Checkout Bag Ordinance also requires a charge on allowed checkout bags (compostable bags, recycled paper bags, or reusable bags). Shoppers can avoid the charge by bringing their own bag. City law prohibits all single-use checkout plastic bags Mandatory charge of 10¢ per checkout bag provided What You Need To Know about the Checkout Bag Ordinance Applies to all food establishments starting on 10/1/2013 and retail stores since 10/1/2012 Prohibits all single-use plastic checkout bags Requires a 10¢ minimum charge on all compliant checkout bags Charge must be displayed separately on customer receipt Allows stores and food establishments to keep the charge Charge does not apply to EBT, WIC, SNAP, and food stamp program transactions Three types of checkout bags are compliant: Compostable plastic bags labeled with a certification logo Paper bags labeled with 40% post-consumer recycled content Reusable checkout bags designed for at least 125 uses and are washable Bags subject to 10¢ charge: All compliant checkout bags listed above, including bags provided for takeout and delivery orders Bags NOT subject to 10¢ charge: The ordinance does not apply to bags used for the following: To contain loose bulk items such as produce, nuts, grains, candy, meat, fish, or small hardware For unwrapped prepared foods such as bakery goods or popcorn To prevent damage to a good or contamination of other goods placed together in the same bag (such as a bag used to wrap a container to prevent leakage of hot liquids). Leftover food from sit down dining ("doggy bags") Newspaper, laundry or dry cleaning bags Pharmacy bags to contain prescription drugs Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of San Francisco's Checkout Bag Ordinance? The purpose of the Checkout Bag Ordinance is to reduce the impact to the city and the environment of disposable bags. A ten cent charge per checkout bag has been shown to reduce the number of disposable bags used by nearly 70-90%. Seventy-five other communities in California are covered by similar laws. This ordinance will reduce litter and waste, as well as contamination in recycling and composting programs, in turn reducing costs to San Francisco taxpayers. In addition, the law will improve water quality in the Bay and the ocean by reducing pollution. What types of businesses does the ordinance apply to? The ordinance applies to all retail establishments in San Francisco as of October 1, 2012 and to all food establishments beginning October 1, 2013. Are businesses required to charge? Businesses are required to charge a minimum charge of ten cents per checkout bag. A business may charge more for checkout bags they provide. The 10 cent charge must be listed as a single line item on the customer’s receipt and is not taxable to the consumer according to the State Board of Equalization Special Notice: Sales Tax Does Not Apply to City and County Bag Surcharges. Anonymously report stores that are not compliant and not charging for checkout bags with our San Francisco Bag Ordinance Non-Compliance Report Form. SF Environment will follow-up with the business. How will the 10¢ charge be monitored? The checkout bag charge must be itemized and shown separately on the customer’s receipt. Businesses will need to adjust their Point of Sale (POS) systems. How will the ordinance affect WIC, EBT, SNAP and other food stamp program customers? The charge does not apply to WIC, EBT, SNAP, and food stamp program transactions. What about bags used for take-out and delivery orders? The checkout bag charge must be applied to customers that receive meals delivered or picked up in a take-out bag. How can customers avoid the charge? Customers can avoid the charge by bringing their own bag or refusing a bag when they make a small purchase that is easy to carry without a bag. They can just say no to a bag. Where does the 10¢ charge go? Stores and food establishments keep the entire checkout bag charge in order to help offset the cost of compliant bags. What happens to businesses that don’t comply? SF Environment will focus primarily on education and helping businesses comply. For those who are persistently out of compliance, a warning can be issued, and fines can range from $100-$500. What type of bags can businesses use? Where can businesses buy compliant bags? Compliant checkout bags include: Compostable plastic bags labeled with a certification logo Paper bags labeled with 40% post-consumer recycled content Reusable checkout bags designed for at least 125 uses and are washable What use of bags does the checkout bag ordinance not apply to? The ordinance does not apply to bags used for the following: To contain loose bulk items such as produce, nuts, grains, candy, meat, fish, or small hardware For unwrapped prepared foods such as bakery goods or popcorn To prevent damage to a good or contamination of other goods placed together in the same bag (such as a bag used to wrap a container to prevent leakage of hot liquids) Leftover food from sit-down dining ("doggy bags") Newspaper, laundry or dry cleaning bags Pharmacy bags used to contain prescription drugs Resources for Businesses English Food Establishment Resources Checkout Bag Factsheet & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Food Establishments (PDF) Sample Placard for Food Establishments (PDF) "Say No to a New Bag" Poster for Food Establishments (PDF) Retail Establishment Resources (How to Notify Customers) Sample Placard for Stores (PDF) Bring Your Bag Poster - 8.5"x11" (PDF) Bring Your Bag Poster - 11"x17" (PDF) Where to Buy Bags Suppliers of Recycled Paper Checkout Bags (PDF) Suppliers of Certified Compostable Checkout Bags (PDF) Suppliers of Reusable Checkout Bags (PDF) Checkout Bag Definitions, Labeling Requirements, and Reusable Bag Verification Tests Checkout Bag Definitions and Labeling Requirements (PDF) Reusable Checkout Bag Requirements and Verification Tests (PDF) Official Notice and Ordinance Expanded Bag Reduction Notice (5/23/12) (English/Español/中文) Attention All Food Establishments Owners and Managers (English/Español/中文) Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance - Chapter 17 of the San Francisco Environment Code Español / Filipino / 中文 / Tiếng Việt / 한국의 / Русский Go to the full version of sfenvironment.org Our home. 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Mine came with a foam rubber backing to prevent my plate from bouncing & rattling, and to protect the paint. Perhaps it's unique to the 2016.

We're also getting another one that says that dealers have to sell all new cars with temporary license plates, and that you have to have them on, until your plates come in the mail.

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My plates came in the mail. Since I ordered commercial plates, I wanted them on ASAP so that I could start parking in Loading Zones, and drive on streets that are clearly marked for buses, taxis, and commercial vehicles only. Believe it or not, we have streets that regular cars can't drive on, and it's strictly enforced. This being The City, it also meant that I get to pay with a credit card. Well, it's better than no parking spot at all when you're downtown. Yeah, some knucklehead put the wrong screws on mine also. So a trip to the dealership was in order. I showed the service advisor what happened, he brought the car into a service bay and showed a bunch of techs, then we all laughed when I told them that it's a nationwide epidemic that is well documented on the internet. Service Tech told the advisor, "we have to make it right, this guy bought a new car, and this is our fault". Who was I to argue? Apparently, in 2014, vehicles were delivered without the proper screws, there was a TSB, and the problem has never worked itself out. Temporary remedy was to remove the wrong screws (see below), which are commonly used on every other vehicle on the lot, and rivet on my commercial plates so that I can get around and park. Parts are on order, and the dealer will have to drill out the rivets and make it right. I jokingly said, "why don't you just get me a new door?". The Service Manager said, "if that's what we'll have to do, but hopefully, we can fix it". Date ReportedFEBRUARY 01, 2014 NHTSA Reference#10055577 TSB Reference#ASI-44405 Description: FORD: AT TIME OF PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY, THE LICENSE PLATE IS MISSING BOLTS FROM REAR AND SCREWS FROM THE FRONT. MODEL 2014 TRANSIT CONNECT. *PE

I do the same thing with my Honda Accord & Ford F-150. A cooler & bungee cord, and a folding cart. Go shopping with your ice chest. It fits right into the shopping cart. A folding cart, like MagnaCart, pulls that cooler up & down the block in case you can't park in front of your apartment building or house. I've never needed to buy more than I can carry in the ice chest. But then again, I'm not trying to stock up on a week's supply of groceries for a family of 7. I'm fortunate enough to live in an area where I can buy fresh ingredients daily; whether it's a neighborhood fish monger, local butcher, or corner green grocer. We also have Farmers Markets all over town on different days of the week, and we can buy seafood off the fishing boats at the pier. http://welcomproducts.com/2010Vers2/page6/page6.html http://www.coleman.com/54-quart-steel-belted-cooler-red/3000003539.html 54 QUART STEEL BELTED® COOLER DETAILS http://www.coleman.com/54-quart-steel-belted-cooler-red/3000003539.html Item# 3000003539 $149.99 PROMOTIONS Free Shipping on orders $99+ (Excludes heavy and large items. See Terms) ADD TO CART OPTIONS PRODUCT ACTIONS Availability: In Stock QTY ADD TO CART ADD TO WISHLIST

Okay, so this is the tool that you recommend?

Or maybe this?

Or how about this one?

Does the head on this tool look like it will work for crimping these connectors? Sorry for lacking knowledge.

Thanks Don, ........and since I am an amatuer, I had to search online to learn what to do. This should help someone like me, who has never done it before.

Okay, so that means that I would have to remove the fuse block, add the terminal, then reinstall the fuse block. It looks like it's simple enough to remove the screws, then lift up and out.

For me, it's just a button that does nothing when I click it. Not that I have any real need for only unlocking the rear doors.

I don't think anyone at my job, myself included, is a "Ford Guy". But I do admit, there are certain Ford products that I would choose hands down, in relation to other alternatives in the marketplace. The F-150 is probably a better work truck. I would drive a Mustang, as opposed to a Challenger or Camaro. Back in the 90's when I bought my Explorer, it was probably the best choice for an SUV (think Honda Passport & S10 Blazer, both of which I owned and the Explorer outlasted & outperformed them). This Transit Connect as a passenger wagon is the only real choice compared to other City Van options in the marketplace. But I also like Toyota's Tacoma (except that for the price, you can buy a half ton truck). My personal small car is a Honda, and those just can't be beat. Now if I had money to spend, I would surely be in the luxury vehicle class, and Ford's Lincoln line is just not up to par. Who wants to pay more, to drive a Ford Fusion with a fancy emblem? And the only thing that the Fiesta is good for, is moving up from a Mitsubishi Mirage or Fiat 500. Ford, to me, at the end of the day, is a blue collar car. I'm a blue collar guy. I'm fine with that. I will hear funny noises, then have to wrench it myself. If image and label are a priority, then you will opt for something at a much higher price point for the prestige in ownership.

Alright Oregon! Sad to hear that my favorite Chinese restaurant in Portland, which sadly sold more t-shirts than food, has shuttered. Come to think of it, the food wasn't all that great, and neither were the t-shirts - they shrank! You've got to love a state with no smog checks on vehicles, and there is an attendant to pump your gas for you. In case you actually tow anything with that hitch receiver, there is a "plug & play" harness kit for the lights. Keep us up to date if you install any auxiliary lighting. From what I recall, I used to use the spotlights & fog lights on the Jeep quite a bit. Ironic that I'm now in Fog Town, and we get along just fine in The City without fog lights.

In my local area, Transit Connects are everywhere. I can't go 1 block without seeing one downtown. All in commercial use, of course, with logos painted on. Very few privately operated vehicles. Elevator repair, electricians, window installers, municipal government, telecom companies, local utilities, florists, cadaver mover, catering.....and the list goes on. Just about every industry where they could downsize from an Econoline. What you seldom see are private passenger wagons with windows. Most of my friends have shrugged their shoulders as they looked under the hood, and looked at me like I was crazy. Until I fold down the second row seats, and explain to them the advantages on using the van as a thong collector.

I'm glad that worked out for you. I would suggest actually using new parts, if there is wear. These are being sold on amazon.com. MGP Caliper Covers 10007SFRDYL Yellow Caliper Cover (Set of 4, Engraved Front and Rear: Oval logo/Ford, Yellow powder coat finish, black characters) by MGP Caliper Covers Be the first to review this item Price: $199.00 & FREE Shipping In the past, I've always tried to source drilled and slotted rotors, plus ceramic pads. Some manufacturers will sell a "kit" that is make & model specific. But of course, you can't always get high end parts, when you're not driving a high end car. A glance at the Summit Racing website shows that there are drilled and slotted rotors available.

Wow. Another tool I'll be shopping for.

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In CA, when you purchase the vehicle insurance, the insurance company notifies the Department of Motor Vehicles. Insurance companies here are online with DMV. And if you cancel your insurance, the insurance company will also notify DMV, and DMV will suspend your registration. In CA when a vehicle is purchased, the dealer provides for display, on the lower passenger side of the windshield, a Purchaser's Temporary Operating Copy. It is simply a piece of paper with the vehicle's VIN, dealer information, purchaser information, and transaction date. This is valid for 90 days. DMV is suppose to have license plates issued within that period. With my current Transit Connect, I've already received the title (pink slip) with the vehicle's license plate number printed on it, and still no physical metal license plates to affix to the vehicle. I had an Econoline that I drove for 7 months without plates arriving. Then a small town cop pulled me over, ran the VIN, and the VIN came back "not on file". The VIN did not even exist in the DMV's database; as if the van was not real. As I was speaking to the cop, I asked him why he pulled me over, and if there was an observed moving violation or noticeable safety violation since it was a new van. When he said that he simply wanted to check out a van with paper plates, I responded that it was a new model year vehicle, which is commonly sold, and all are sold without license plates in California; inasmuch as that he had no probable cause to effect a vehicle stop, delay my travel, detain me further, or further violate my civil rights. Furthermore, he was simply on a fishing expedition, and was now attempting to take a bite of fruit from the poisoned tree. You can't pull people over just because you don't like the way that they look, or you feel that they don't fit in with the community that you are policing. Guy in a creepy van look out of place? Out of place how? Perhaps he was the wrong race, and you cannot specifically articulate that into your incident report or probable clause declaration? Wonder what he is up to? Follow him. Watch him. Wait until he actually does something illegal before you pull him over. Until such time as you observe a violation, or have reasonable suspicion to believe that there was a violation just occurred and a reasonable person would believe that this person was responsible; you've got nothing except a bad feeling about a guy driving by in a creepy van. ALL vans are creepy. A new van with paper dealer plates? All new vans are sold with paper dealer plates, and a lot of vans are sold. In short, this cop had to let me ride off into the sunset because I convinced him that his career was in jeopardy since I knew as much about his job as he did. A year went by, and I finally went to the local Highway Patrol office to see a guy that I knew down there. He laughed when I told him the story. Then got serious and said that he would look into the matter, to see what the problem was. Since the VIN did not exist at all, it was not a stolen vehicle. For whatever reason, the VIN never got into the DMV database, and with bureaucracy in the government offices, it simply got lost. So I had to get my van weighed, get a smog check, and have the VIN verified......and then wait all over again for the plates which finally showed up a few weeks later.