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10 minutes ago, HotRunrGuy said:

Pretty much everyone I know raises the hood to add WW fluid or check the oil. Of course, I'm fairly closely aligned with the Tool & Die trade, we're not afraid of a little dirt on our hands,,,,,

HRG

You're definitely in the minority.   Most new car/suv buyers have the dealer or jiffy lube do their maintenance.

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12 minutes ago, HotRunrGuy said:

Most = 51+%, I agree.  But, your 95% claim reeks of hyperbole.

HRG

I didn't say it was 95% of all car owners - I said 95% of new car buyers (which is probably still high), especially higher priced vehicles like Explorer and Aviator.  Most lease these vehicles and some come with free maintenance so they just bring it to the dealer for service and never open the hood in between.  Most of the others just take it to a local oil change place.  That's really the only maintenance required for the first 5 years.

So let's reframe the question - how many 2020 Explorer owners are going to be opening their hood on a regular basis for maintenance?   I'd say it's less than 20% for sure.

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13 minutes ago, akirby said:

I didn't say it was 95% of all car owners - I said 95% of new car buyers (which is probably still high), especially higher priced vehicles like Explorer and Aviator.  Most lease these vehicles and some come with free maintenance so they just bring it to the dealer for service and never open the hood in between.  Most of the others just take it to a local oil change place.  That's really the only maintenance required for the first 5 years.

So let's reframe the question - how many 2020 Explorer owners are going to be opening their hood on a regular basis for maintenance?   I'd say it's less than 20% for sure.

 

Only the ones that regularly go to vehicle forums (enthusiasts).  

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1 hour ago, jcartwright99 said:

It's the stuff that I check the levels of on my Fusion at least once a month. I know, I am an outlier. 

As a truck driver; I have a habit of checking my oil everytime I fuel up. I extended that habit to my personal life as well. 

 

Funny story: in 1994, my wife was driving a 1993 Thunderbird LX with a 5.0 HO. It was near the end of its oil service life and I happened to fill it up for her. I pulled the stick and it was probably 3/4 quart low. I asked her how much oil it was burning between changes and she responded that she didn't know. I told her "the next time I pull your oil stick and it's more than a 1/2 quart low; I'm going to sell your T-Bird and buy you a used Yugo!" Problem fixed ?

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24 minutes ago, akirby said:

I didn't say it was 95% of all car owners - I said 95% of new car buyers (which is probably still high), especially higher priced vehicles like Explorer and Aviator.  Most lease these vehicles and some come with free maintenance so they just bring it to the dealer for service and never open the hood in between.  Most of the others just take it to a local oil change place.  That's really the only maintenance required for the first 5 years.

So let's reframe the question - how many 2020 Explorer owners are going to be opening their hood on a regular basis for maintenance?   I'd say it's less than 20% for sure.

No, you said 95% of owners. Go back and look at your post. If you are NOW saying 80% of 2020 Explorer owners might never open the hood themselves, that might be more believable.

HRG

95% claim.JPG

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11 minutes ago, HotRunrGuy said:

No, you said 95% of owners. Go back and look at your post. If you are NOW saying 80% of 2020 Explorer owners might never open the hood themselves, that might be more believable.

You're correct.   I thought I clarified it but I did not.  That's what I was thinking though so you should have known that.  :lol2:

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4 hours ago, rmc523 said:

I forgot to point it out earlier.  What was with the exhaust outlets having massive cutouts on the bottom?

 

4 hours ago, silvrsvt said:

I was wondering if it helped with carbon buildup on the tailpipes?! 

This was the fix for carbon monoxide issues in the rear on the current car. 

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9 hours ago, akirby said:

Of course it's cheap.  Nobody said it wasn't.  But it's also cheaper for the owner in the long run (not having to replace struts) and not having to worry about the hood falling on your head.

My 08 Focus has struts on the decklid and I've replaced them twice. My Fusion has a cool (and very simple) trick hidden twist-beam spring system to open the trunk. I think I know what I would prefer 

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On 6/12/2019 at 12:36 PM, silvrsvt said:

I wonder why it doesn't have hood struts-does the Aviator have them?

There is a new YouTube video posted by an auto dealer which confirms the Aviator has gas hood struts. 

The gentleman also pointed out (and I hadn’t noticed) the Audi-esque hood design -   very nice.  Now if I can only decide on an exterior colour I’d place my order!

 

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