2014 Ford Mustang — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price?
2014 Ford Mustang GT, about 108,000 miles. A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records.
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2022 Ford Maverick — hybrid fuel economy dropped with no warning light
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 83,500 miles. Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specif…
HybridMechanicish897Community StarterOct 4, 20252022 Ford Maverick XLT HybridPhiladelphia4 replies0 helpful
1990 Ford F-150 — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and…
1990 Ford F-150 — winch size and recovery points before accessories
I am building a basic recovery setup and would rather get the fundamentals right than collect gear. How do you size a winch and evaluate factory versus afterma…
1990 Ford F-150 XLT — question: Lift is installed — what geometry needs to be rechecked?
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 151,000 miles. After lifting the vehicle, it drives okay but steering feels different and the wheel doesn't return to center as stro…
2016 Ford Focus — buyer sends a vehicle-history website I have never heard of
Someone interested in my car insists I buy a report from a specific unfamiliar website before they will meet. Is this a common scam pattern and what informatio…
2023 Ford Bronco — buying a car 1,200 miles away without seeing it
A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person.
2016 Ford Focus — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 148,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, ann…
1968 Ford Mustang — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
Need advice: Would you pay more for documentation than lower mileage?
Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with years of invoices and owner notes. Assuming both…
2023 Ford Bronco — steering wheel shakes only under highway braking
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 25,500 miles. Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Wou…
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback — inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, about 1,200 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rat…
Anyone else: DEF warning came back shortly after refill
Filled the DEF tank but warning returned sooner than expected. Before blaming the sensor, can old/contaminated fluid or crystallization create this kind of beh…
2023 Ford Bronco — conservative tune feels great — what should I log?
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 42,500 miles. I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodically if…
F-150 feels loose towing a tall enclosed trailer
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 37,000 miles. Weights are within ratings but crosswinds make the rig feel much less planted than expected. Before bu…
TurboCommuter28Community StarterSep 15, 20252024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostDMV / Maryland1 reply0 helpful
Alternator whine after adding a DSP amp
System is clean with the engine off, but as soon as it starts I get a high-pitched whine that follows RPM. I already checked the obvious grounds. What is the m…
2018 Ford F-150 — rebuilt-title price looks tempting
A rebuilt-title car is much cheaper than clean-title examples and appears professionally repaired. What should I think about beyond repair quality: insurance,…
Anyone else: Mustang track-day wheel size that clears big brakes
I want a dedicated wheel/tire setup for HPDE and would prefer more sidewall than the street setup. What's the right way to confirm barrel/spoke clearance aroun…
1968 Ford Mustang — clutch engagement changed after a long traffic commute
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, about 64,500 miles. After a hot stop-and-go commute the clutch engagement point felt different, but it returned to normal later. No…