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Recent content by Skeek

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    Back-up camera recall

    Sounds like the techs want to go for a joyride. The cameras can be tested in a parking lot and should take 5 minutes. The software update might take an hour or even two, but 6-8 hours sounds ridiculous.
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    Cold Engine Tick

    That's interesting because it sounds very similar to the sound that mine makes for the first minute or so of driving on a cold start, which I believe is during the engine warm-up cycle. Lasting for 15-20 minutes shouldn't be the case though. I'd definitely bring it in to get checked out under...
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    ST Lurches

    After putting the vehicle in park and letting off the brake, it will roll forward and sometimes feel like lurching depending on the elevation of the terrain. If this is happening aggressively on flat terrain however, I'd suggest taking it in for a "clutch re-lean." You can specifically request...
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    Cold Engine Tick

    FORZDA raises a good point about the engine covers, but I've found that mine has an insulative panel attached to the hood which seems to quiet things down once I shut it. Can still hear the fuel injectors ticking when sitting in the cabin at idle but not while up to speed. If it sounds more...
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    Cold Engine Tick

    Check out this video at 2:39. Is this the “ticking” sound you’re experiencing? If so, it’s my understanding that these are the high pressure fuel injectors and are often referenced as making a sewing machine-like noise. Mine makes this slight ticking as well, but it’s almost imperceptible from...
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    C Pillar Trim Panel Peeling Off

    Thanks! Will be ordering some tonight to get this patched up.
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    Vibration at 1k RPMs & Briefly at Idle

    I'm encountering the exact same issue as described, accompanied by a rattling noise. I looked underneath the car while it happened and it appears to be coming from the flex piping of the exhaust system. After some research I've found that this isn't uncommon and will be taking mine in to be...
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    Whistle from Air Vents, Even Worse With Sunroof Cracked '22 ST

    Thanks for circling back on this. Haven't encountered this exact issue but I do get a slight whistle like air is moving through the 2nd row roof vents while going 60+mph. Doesn't seem to make a difference if the fans are on or off, however.
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    C Pillar Trim Panel Peeling Off

    Good to know. I was thinking about doing the same thing but started overthinking which tape to use :LOL: Is this the one you went with? Might seem like a silly question but I'm concerned with how flush it will fit given that the tape from Ford seemed a little on the thicker side...
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    C Pillar Trim Panel Peeling Off

    It's a 2020 ST with only about 34k miles on it. 2nd owner but the first seemed to take decent care of it.
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    C Pillar Trim Panel Peeling Off

    Hi guys, I'm curious if anyone has encountered this issue. While travelling under highway speeds, I looked at my passenger side mirror and noticed a trim piece (circled in blue) baffling around in the wind. It looks like Ford attached this with a double-sided tape that must have dried out...
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    Catalytic Converters

    Nothing on cold start for me but I do smell it a bit on HARD acceleration, which I didn't find too unusual at first. No visible smoke that I could notice. Thinking it might pay to have it checked under warranty though if this is a known issue,
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    Catalytic Converters

    New here and curious what prompted you to identify this issue. Was it a loud noise or smoke from the exhaust? Just picked up a 2020 ST and am wondering if there are any symptoms I should keep an eye out for.


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