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glocklt4

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  1. I just got off the phone with a Ford dealer here that confirmed the TSB I mentioned and that it applies to our MKZ. $75 to reprogram the FCIM, so we're going to give that a shot in a couple weeks when we can get it in to their radio guy. Cheaper and a lot less work than replacing the entire panel, but wish that manufacturers were liable for things like this outside of warranty. It's an obvious design flaw and a programming fix is extremely easy. I'm sure that they literally changed a value like "TouchControlSensitivityLevel" from 1.0 to 0.7 or something and that's it. Yet requires the entire module to be reflashed. Fun...
  2. Awesome video! Now I have to figure out how to find a replacement panel... Or, I would consider either unplugging the Volume knob (since you can just adjust on the steering wheel), or maybe replace just the volume slide control itself if even possible.
  3. We're having the same issue with the volume button on a 2013 MK Hybrid. I have the exact part number I need (DP5Z-19980-H), but cannot find one anywhere, and I refuse to pay over $1k from the dealer. Has anyone attempted to swap out one of these slide controls alone? I don't mind spending quite a bit of time disassembling if needed (have done that with many things). Also, I just found this which seems to indicate that maybe a reprogram can fix this?? https://ford.oemdtc.com/1030/uncommanded-or-unintended-audio-system-volume-changes-andor-climate-control-blower-motor-speed-changes-2013-2014-lincoln-mkz
  4. Got the car into the shop and they finally diagnosed it as needing a new transmission. Luckily under the 8year/100k hybrid parts warranty still. I don't have the exact diagnosis details yet, but pretty sure it's the bearing as mentioned above. I'll report back once we pick it up and discuss with the techs.
  5. Here's an updated TSB: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10148717-9999.pdf
  6. Wife's 2013 MKZ Hybrid is making the exact same noise. We've noticed it for probably a year and it's been getting worse. I tried to add transmission fluid (which is a pain...) a few months ago after doing an oil change and finding transmission fluid on the side of the transmission case. Made no change at all. Please let us know what the issue was and whether it was covered under warranty - thank you! We're going to take hers in this week. Here's the TSB I found. I think their diagnosis steps match my wife's car exactly. We first noticed some grinding and other noises while driving around, but now we have the much louder sounds just like the video above. Better be under warranty... https://ford.oemdtc.com/3394/thumping-rubbing-or-grinding-noise-from-transmission-2013-2016-ford-c-max-fusion-lincoln-mkz
  7. Cyberdman, can we please get another update on my wife's MKZ? Thank you again! VIN: 3LN6L2LU2DR821856
  8. Since the MKZ unfortunately does not come with the ability to plugin, like the Energi Focus, I'm wondering if it isn't possible to add this after the fact. It does seem like Lincoln will add this ability in a couple years or so, but the wife needs a new car now. I know the Energi Focus has more batteries to support a longer EV run time, which is the reason why it has plugin abilities, however it seems like it would be nice to be able to charge the batteries of the MKZ from the house to save more fuel. Maybe this is just not feasible for the car with it's battery capacity? Thoughts?
  9. Yeah, that's not bad at all. I guess it's the 240V stuff that's very pricey due to the box required (inverter?). For the home, I would imagine that 240V is worth it for short charges unless you have access to a 240V charger at work for free like someone above posted. That would be great!!
  10. Geez, that's still a fortune. What is the reason for the cost on these? This can't actually contain the AC/DC inverter in it, does it?? If so, I would understand the cost, but I really would expect the car to contain that since they are supposed to be able to just plug in to a normal 120V socket for 120V charging (or maybe the built in inverter is only for 120V and not 240V?).
  11. Yep, we ordered an MKZ Hybrid 3 weeks ago with X Plan. Shaved about $1700 off.
  12. Would appreciate a status update on an MKZ Hybrid order for my wife. She is ecstatic to get it of course , so thank you very much for offering to give status updates! VIN: 3LN6L2LU2DR821856. I believe the order was placed with the factory on 4/23/13. We checked the ford window sticker every day for a while and it came available on 5/8/13, but it does not have a build date. Thank you!!
  13. I may have missed it, but is the e-brake on the fusion Elec like it is on the MKZ?
  14. Wrap instead of paint?? Not sure how a wrap is going to cover all the painted parts of the cars. MAYBE do it if you have a black car and then wrap and then the overspray and other painted areas are black (ok so maybe a white car too...), but still. I wouldn't wrap a car to change it's color only, ha.
  15. Looks like we should go ahead and order this thing before we even get the car delivered, ha.
  16. Ah, good to know on household. My dad was thinking about getting an MKZ for my mom too, and we have similar names, so I was going to try to give him our unused coupon. Looks like he needs to get his own.
  17. We got the coupon in the mail the day before going to order our MKZ, however when we got there they would not apply it with Conquest Cash and an X Plan $750 rebate. Booo... we were happy to get the unexpected $750 X Plan additional rebate anyway so did not push this. Anyone else able to get all 3 of these??
  18. Forgot to add that I'm also trying to figure out what exactly EV+ does (technically), and why that wouldn't be offered all the time. Is it because it knows you are about to turn off the car and it can drain the batteries more than normal?
  19. Ah, we'll definitely have to check this out. My question though, no one seems to have hit upon HOW it does the normal location thing. Does the car have GPS built in? I thought our dealer indicated the the MyLincoln Touch uses GPS on your phone when paired, but it seems like it would not be wise to require your car to be paired with GPS on your phone to get EV+. Or, does the car just remember distances/times after start/stop to figure this out?
  20. Nice - that is much faster than I had read.
  21. We're happy to be part of the count of MKZ's sold in April! Well, actually, anyone know if ordered vehicles count towards the same month that it was ordered, or to the month they are signed for and delivered?
  22. Since it is recommended that you have a dedicated plug for charging, doesn't this mean that pretty much any house needs to have a 120V plug added? I don't know of any house that has a plug in (especially in the garage) that is a single outlet on a circuit. Seems like you will always have to have an electrician install this on your main. As much as I like DIY even with elec, I don't think I'd attempt that one yet! Also, why wouldn't you just add the 240V at that point? The additional cost that people quote for the 240V seems WAY too high if you ask me.
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