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  1. hbalek

    Name ONE ST Feature others might not know.....

    All adaptive or intelligent cruise control applies brakes automatically therefore lights have to come on even if your foot isn't on the brake. Also, this vehicle has auto-hold which also does the same thing. Brake lights on when auto-hold is engaged. Similarly stop-and-go with intelligent...
  2. hbalek

    Display upside-down

    That is crazy! Maybe it really is an iPad and you flipped the ST! LMAO
  3. hbalek

    2021 Engine light on...anybody else have one?

    This happened to me at both 2000 and 4000 miles and a PCM reprogram/update fixed the problem and haven't had the light on again since now at about 12,000 miles. The dealer did the fix during an oil change visit while I waited.
  4. hbalek

    Name ONE ST Feature others might not know.....

    This is a function of menu settings where you can select whether on auto start you have the last settings saved or automatic temperature adjustment. My 2013 MKZ with auto start had the same functionality so it is not an all new thing. The settings are on the center display menu.
  5. hbalek

    Randomly shut off while accelerating

    This happened to me last month, I couldn't restart and had to be towed to dealership. It ended up being the fuel pump getting replaced at about 11,000 miles.
  6. hbalek

    Who's ST came with the undercover between the two mufflers??

    My dealer installed the rear air deflector for me free of charge about 2 months after purchase, last February. Recently I have in fact noticed in videos of the 2021 model the part is still not there.
  7. hbalek

    Headlamp Switch Changes Position

    It is an electronic switch and not a mechanical knob so it turns infinitely around clockwise and counterclockwise. On one of the occasions the switch was "asleep" with no LED indicator on. It "woke up" after I turned it and the LED came back on. This is just one of the many electronic/electrical...
  8. hbalek

    Headlamp Switch Changes Position

    Turning it to the proper notch was the way I corrected this issue on 3 or more occasions recently. I never touch the knob or change the setting from auto which led me to think that it was changing on its own.
  9. hbalek

    Headlamp Switch Changes Position

    My knee is no where near the knob when entering or exiting the vehicle though.
  10. hbalek

    Headlamp Switch Changes Position

    On about 3 occasions in the past few months, I noticed a warning chime as I entered the vehicle. The first time it happened I didn't realize until I was driving away in broad daylight that my headlights were on. I always leave it in Auto mode. One time I noticed that the LED indicator was off...
  11. hbalek

    Chrome on window switches

    At 11,000 miles, I am not experiencing this but I rarely open any of my windows when driving, so maybe that's why. I would estimate I open my driver's window no more than 5 times per week.
  12. hbalek

    Towed to Dealer After Engine Stopped

    In almost 11 months, I drove the ST every single day until last Sunday. I got it back this morning and 5 days without it made me realize why I fell in love with it despite its flaws! It was such a blast to drive and handles better than much smaller vehicles like the Fusion loaner I drove for the...
  13. hbalek

    Towed to Dealer After Engine Stopped

    They ordered a new fuel pump today and got me in a loaner car. As a funny side note, today as I was speaking on the phone with the service advisor and he told me the tech was able to diagnose the problem and had listed parts on my work order but did not see what they were, my FordPass app blew...
  14. hbalek

    2nd row seat issue

    I had this happen when the vehicle was brand new. It was a stuck button. It was literally stuck in and would activate the seat release at random times, like entering the vehicle, while it was parked or while driving. It would sometimes scare the crap out of me, like there was some in the car. I...
  15. hbalek

    Towed to Dealer After Engine Stopped

    Today I was leaving my house going up a hill and the engine stopped and wouldn't restart. I called Roadside Assistance and they said maybe it is out of gas even though I told them the gauge indicated about 3 gallons left. They sent a tow truck company with 2.5 gallons of gas but it still...
  16. hbalek

    CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/ DISASTER AVERTED

    A woman at the dealership with an ST told me she had all of her coolant drain out early on because of loose parts under the hood. They refilled it and tightened it up for her. I guess some of us have bad luck! I had check engine light twice, at 2000 and at 4000 miles, and a PCM reprogram/update...
  17. hbalek

    Aluminum Hood and Liftgate Ding Easily!

    Take it from me, this car dings very easily! Last week it was the first acorn falling season with my 10 month old ST and my neighbor's tree did a number on my beautiful truck. Over 6 little dings in the hood and hatch in one night. When I realized and moved it, it was too late sadly. Apparently...
  18. hbalek

    LED low beams so dark

    Mine are just fine after driving a 2013 MKZ with adaptive headlights for many years. I don't miss the gimmicky swiveling beams! LOL
  19. hbalek

    Camera Recall

    I've done this before on my own the past year but then I found out about the Sync reboot method by just pushing and holding power and >> button on the audio controls. Both essentially do the same thing.
  20. hbalek

    Liftgate won't close

    Mine did this once when I was cleaning all the interior glass surfaces for a while. The rear hatch would not close using any of the buttons. Once I started the car up it started working fine again. I think it was some sort of battery saving feature.


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