bangster

I get that some people know way more about this than I do, and that people have jobs that directly connect them to information the average joe doesn't get. I just find it ridiculous to think that they make it sound like the factory fitted tires are only available to the factory, and not on the aftermarket (which going to the stealership for replacements, that is aftermarket), any of the specific ones are available on the aftermarket. Glad my Escape doesn't have a special tread or compound or magical Ford fairy dust, I along with all the other unwashed masses that can't get these factory specials should just throw away our cars when tires are worn. Heaven forbid they are replaced with non specific tires, or tires that meet your specific needs and not a general generally good and most things tire.

I also think that comparing a tire with the same tread depth, wear rating, and anecdotally saying what I have gotten out of them (and stating they are different vehicle and size) is still answering to the OPs question.

Does the Energi come with the different tread pattern Energy Savers? Maybe, I looked at one that has 93v load rated ones, and the special tread ones are 94v, but who knows. I suppose that means that these special tread higher load rated tires are going to last 100,000 miles, and the fact I said I only got 60k is spreading of bad information, then sure.

Not familiar with what brand uses the OEM remote like that (my 2015 has the MPC style with lock it 3 times to remote start). Mine didn't enable any settings, it just uses what was last set when shut off. But it doesn't have heater/cooled seats or steering wheel, so not sure if those are the settings they would want to enable, as I don't think they remember last setting, and are off by default (don't own any vehicles with these).

On an older vehicle I didn't have climate control at first because I didn't power that circuit from the ignition switch, I had to add a relay to handle the amps, the alarm only had one enable and it wouldn't handle the 40 amps.

I would say remote start has the computerization of cars to thank for being available, so...not sure that it would work well on a Model A

Some Michelin Energy Saver A/S have different load ratings, so yes, you need to do that.

Most of the MXM4 spec tires have different tread, UTQG, and often are the only ones available in that size.

What Fusion comes with an MXM4 in a size that isn't universal? Gen 1 had p225/50/17. 2013+ switched to the Energy Saver A/S (in that size/configuration).

MXM4 in p225/50/17? Zero.

MXM4 in p235/50/17? Zero

MXM4 in p235/45/18? acoustic foam and everyone else. OEM on a Fusion? NO

Want to pay extra for acoustic foam? Go for it, all other specs are the same, and you might want that noise abatement.

MXM4 in 235/40/19? Yup, Mercedes spec and everyone else. OEM on a Fusion? NO

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"Hey, I want to get some tires for my Fusion Titanium with 19 inch wheels"

"okay, is that a Mercedes?"

"well, no"

"okay, we won't order the Mercedes spec tires, cool?"

 

I really had a similar conversation

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"We show 2 Michelin Symmetry in 225/60/16"

"blackwall is fine"

"we only have 2 blackwall ones, and 3 whitewall ones"

"okay"

"???"

"put the whitewall inside"

"oh okay"

So there is a 7 year run of 3 sizes of Michelin Energy Saver A/S tires only for a high volume normal consumer car that have the same wear rating, tread depth, tread pattern? hahahaha

And anything else will be unsafe and unworthy? hahahah

For 99.999999% of vehicles they are off the shelf manufacturers tires. I own a .0000001% car, Michelin and the narrow whitewall 225/60/16 for the Grand Marquis, the standard one no whitewall, but you could order them.

27 minutes ago, Waldo said:

I'm just about to hit 50K miles in my 2014 Hybrid and it's time for new tires, so for me the 50K estimate is about right.  And to correct Bangster, my HEV has the 225 tires, not the 235.

Hmm, what year, because I have not seen 17 inch wheels with 225 width tires on a Titanium or any 18 inch Michelin Energy Saver A/S tires.

A Michelin Energy X Saver A/S is a Michelin Energy X Saver A/S is a Michelin Energy X Saver A/S.

No matter if it came factory or from Michelin from a tire shop. I think manufacturers do the opposite, they get a target tire and tune the car for it, if anything, but probably not too much.

Sure, some cars get specific tires. Some models of the Explorer get a Mercedes spec tire, and some high performance cars get spec tires, but not our lowly Fusions or Escapes.

They stuck with the 17 inch wheel so they could put a 225 width tire on it, and not need a 235, with its increased rolling resistance. Anything to not impact that small limited EV only mileage.

No spare is for rear accident safety. 

I would suspect the starter/solenoid or wiring connection to it before the ignition switch. I think that the starter is on top under the battery, and probably requires removing the battery and tray to get to it. I don't see a starter relay in the under hood fuse box (to try to swap).

My 2017 Escape has the same tires OEM, but in a slightly different size of 235/55/17. At 56,000 miles, they have 4/32 left. I think they have less than 10k miles left in them.

Decent tire, I could see replacing them with the same tire. They are a bit too greasy in the cold for me, if it is 30-40 degrees they lack bite and my NHRA style launches from stop lights turn into me chasing the cars front end a bit. They are okay in the rain (they are okay all around). Wife doesn't care, and it is her vehicle.

Hybrids tend to get lower rolling resistance tires but the same tires are used across the lineup. I think that all 17 inch rimmed cars get the Michelin Energy Saver A/S tires, the Energi (PHEV) gets narrower ones as 225 while all others get 235 width (including the HEV).

Sorry, lost track of your other thread.

This could mean that it has low pressure from the fuel pump, or the built up pressure is somehow bleeding off. I am not really sure how to proceed without a fuel pressure tester (which isn't as simple as putting a gauge on a Schrader valve I don't think) or a method to data log. what the PCM sees as fuel pressure.

Hello and welcome! Hopefully your Fusion continues to be reliable and a great car for you. With a little maintenance and upkeep they can keep delivering that.

My dad got the Explorer Platinum, and it has a large panel that is in portrait mode, and it is not very usable like that. The Aviator I think has it in the landscape mode, and it is so much better to use it that way.

I am not a fan of these that stick up and out, but I love SYNC 3, and having wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay would rock!

2.5? What happens if you turn the key to run for 5 seconds (not trying to start it), off then back to run for 5 seconds, then try to start?

I am not sure if the Fusion GTDI (if you don't have the 2.5) cars do what my Escape does, but when you open the door, it primes the fuel system with the low pressure pump.

Shows some interesting views to show the power flow:

https://owner.ford.com/support/how-tos/vehicle-features/power-and-battery/myford-touch-understanding-your-ford-fusion-energi-powerflow.html#

I wish I understood more on how it worked, and I think other than they don't touch on the PHEV and HEV differences (the battery on your PHEV is partitioned into EV only and Hybrid sections) and the fact that "Weber State" is pronounced "Weeeber State" I like these videos, dry delivery and wit and all!

How the HF-35 eCVT works:

Battery:

Inverter/converters:

I can tell my car has had some work done to the drivers door from my 12 speaker system as well. Only that side mirror bounces to the music, and if I roll down the window even a crack, the entire door vibrates. It is next on my list. I would guess some linkage or the latch itself. I hate to think you have to dig into it and possibly make it worse by removing the door panel, but I that is probably the only solution.

Looks like decontenting, I find that all the Ford manufacturer pictures for the 1.5 for 2019 and 2020 show no cover, I can tell it isn't the 2.5. I also think it is gone for the 2.0 as well I think the intake tube runs differently than the 1.5 and i see some different looking 2019 engine pictures. I think it still existed in 2018, maybe not the full year (or full year of 2019?).

As far as the hood blanket, it seems like it is missing as well, I don't recall how far back on the hood it goes, but the images show shiny painted metal instead where I expect to see the blanket.

I drove my 2015 with 16 inch wheels and snow tires 1200 miles and around town and found it really only was squirmy around 85 mph in turns (dry roads, 40-60 degree temps), and it wasn't dangerous, it just let me know I was near the limits. It didn't have the grip that it has with the LSA 18 inch tires, and those things are horrific.

Maybe it has been a long time since I drove a vehicle that handled well (my 00 Grand Marquis with no rear stab bar), but even with snow tires it out handles my 2017 Escape in most situations.

I think what made them a little squirrely was the rear ones were facing the wrong way (directional snow tires with big fat lugs with compound so soft), my daughter says after getting them pointed in the correct direction it is much better to drive, dry, drizzly, snow, slush, and ice.

It is mounted to the firewall, under the cowl. I can't even find it rooting around, but the manual says for the 3.5 you have to remove the lower cowl panel grille, and I think that means the upper has to come off first (wiper arms, motor, etc) not a ton of work but hate dealing with the plastics on anything more than a couple years old.

Wait...your 2019 Energi Titanium has the "Turn Signal Indicator" and in your posted picture I see it. This is the turn signal on the outer edge of the cap. Are you talking about something in the mirror glass?

Even more confused over rear view mirror versus side view mirror, so I guess I don't know what you are talking about, never seen any sort of turn signal indicator in the rear view mirror (center of windshield). Other than after market, don't know that I have seen the in mirror lights on the side view mirrors either.

Not sure what model you saw, but for 2019 that is available on the SEL or higher.

Yes, it was decontented for the SE in 2017 but still available in a package.

• 2017-2018 you had to get the SE with the Luxury Package (which became the SEL in 2019) or higher.
• 2013-2016 is was standard on SE or higher (so only the S didn't get them).

They are the same part, just made by different manufacturers. Hard to not go with Motorcraft with it being cheaper!

2 hours ago, drolds1 said:

#10 is the sender.  As bangster notes, your 1.5L is not a twin turbo.  All Ford in-line engines are single turbo only.

Holy eyestrain batman!

You can see were the oil filter cooler mounts (the round pad that looks like an oil filter mount)

The oil pressure sender on your single turbo 1.5 GTDi engine is above/behind the oil cooler, which the oil filter screws on to. Looks like you have to remove the oil cooler to get to it.

I am glad the trim on my 2012 Sport is metal. It isn't super shiny, but I wouldn't want it to be. It looks like stainless versus chrome, but I guess a low grade stainless as it is magnetic.

11 hours ago, tjack said:

I have a 2017 Platinum. The  model name is on the lower left side of the trunk.

Well, the lower right side of the trunk, but point taken, why bother with window sticker and etis as built when it says what model it is on the trunk. Sure, that can be replaced, as can the entire deck lid, so it isn't as fool proof, but probably not many people badge engineering a Platinum to a Titanium.