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Yes, mine is PHEV. It does look like this failure is occurring in both hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles, so I don't think it's related to the electrically driven compressor. I hate to say it, but a defective evaporator from the factory seems to be the most likely cause. This is just crazy. I've owned several Fords over the years, and drove them all to 150,000+ miles without any major issues. Never had to deal with evaporator defect issues like this in my previous Ford vehicles.

Absolute yikes. I'm dealing with this exact same issue -- blowing caustic aluminum salt particles all over my eyes and face (it burns!) when I try to use the vehicle, and it still manages to come through even if I turn the climate control off. The vehicle is basically unusable in this state. Anyone have a better solution than selling the car and giving up? I actually rather like this car, and this is the only issue I've had with it so far (101,000 miles). Ford wants $3,200 which is pretty much out of the question. Should I try using an aftermarket brand of evaporator core that doesn't have this alleged known factory defect? I was also thinking about the fact that these are electrically driven compressors, I wonder if the voltage is leaking through the A/C components, causing this premature corrosion? If this is the causative factor, I believe this problem could be eliminated with a well placed ground strap. I've also heard that I may be able to join a class action lawsuit over these premature evaporator failures, as they have been occurring very frequently on similar year Ford vehicles. Would love to hear everyone's thoughts and opinions.

About to change the engine oil on the 2016 Fusion Energi for the first time, but I can't seem to find the torque specifications for the drain plug and filter? I know about how tight it should be, but I'm also OCD about torquing to spec -- does anyone know this information or where I could find it? Spent a few hours online trying to find the factory service manual with no luck. I see they sell a copy on CD for $250, but it says it will only work on Windows (I use a Mac). Has anyone had any luck finding the FSM in PDF form online anywhere? Thanks!

Tried the cleaner wax but it didn't do much , then I tried using Meguiars "Water Spot Remover & Multisurface Polish" with amazing results -- chrome so shiny it looks like a mirror now!

Anyone know what product is recommended for polishing the chrome window trim? I have a little bit of tarnish on mine and would like to clean it up, but I don't know much about it. Is it even real chrome? Chrome plated plastic? Car is a 2016 Fusion Luxury SE Thanks!