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  1. hbalek

    New recall?

    Tomorrow it will be a week and haven't heard from the service guy. So maybe my catalytic converter is on back order too. Now that the weather is colder here, I can really smell the exhaust on cold start.
  2. hbalek

    New recall?

    That is unacceptable! My dealer will keep it for days before looking at it too but only when I've had a free loaner/rental car from them. That's their crutch, the loaner car. Inspecting a catalytic converter shouldn't take that long. They should be able to look at it while you wait a couple...
  3. hbalek

    Gremlins

    Mine used to do this and then stopped for several months at a time then happens again several times a year. I've owned mine for 3 years. With mine, the switch LED is off and the lights are in the on position. After cycling through the switch settings, the amber LED reappears then operates...
  4. hbalek

    Backup Camera in Permanent Zoom?

    Mine have been misaligned for as long as I can remember. I didn't know there was a fix. Mine were misaligned before the recall software update and replacement of rear camera.
  5. hbalek

    Exhaust Recall?

    Finally had them check and they ordered my left catalytic converter replacement. Crossing my fingers on this one!
  6. hbalek

    New recall?

    My dealer service inspected my exhaust and ordered the driver's side catalytic converter for me as well. They also replaced the broken driver's seat panel today.
  7. hbalek

    Safety Recall 22S27 Rear Axle Bolt Fractures

    I have always been aware that 12,000 miles per year is the average, hence the 3/36, 5/60 warranty terms. Those numbers aren't arbitrary.
  8. hbalek

    Driver Lower Seat Panel - Outboard Side

    Well you were right and I appreciate this information. Today my seat was repaired with the second part number you listed above. It looks the same as the old one but maybe it is a higher grade plastic than the old part number. I also had my catalytic converters checked and a new driver's side was...
  9. hbalek

    Safety Recall 22S27 Rear Axle Bolt Fractures

    I also only have one vehicle! I've never owned more than one vehicle at a time. I'm an automotive monogamist!
  10. hbalek

    Safety Recall 22S27 Rear Axle Bolt Fractures

    Wow you drive less than half as much as the average which is what mine will have, about 34,000 in 3 years.
  11. hbalek

    What Color is your ST?

    Rapid Red in Washington, D.C.
  12. hbalek

    Safety Recall 22S27 Rear Axle Bolt Fractures

    Rick, how many miles on your 2020? I'm at almost 33,000 miles and have had several repairs already since the first year. Tomorrow I'm getting the broken driver's seat panel panel replaced and catalytic converters checked for cracks, which I have suspected for a while now. The first year and a...
  13. hbalek

    The Musings of an Old Fart

    They also had the middle row console before 2022. You should've bought a 2020! LOL
  14. hbalek

    Back-up Camera Issues

    MIne was replaced back in March and software was reset. The blue screen problem went away until recently. Now it comes back for a few seconds and goes away. Before the old camera would stay blue until you restarted the vehicle. So it's somewhat of an improvement but it sucks when you try to use...
  15. hbalek

    Exhaust smell

    I get that on cold start especially in cold weather. I have to have the catytic converter checked this month when I go in for maintenance and also to get the driver's seat side panel fixed.
  16. hbalek

    Driver Lower Seat Panel - Outboard Side

    Looks just like my 2020 which recently broke at about 30K miles.
  17. hbalek

    anyone use the auto park

    Sometimes it scares me but it's been flawless. I did however curb a wheel past weekend for the first time at 32,000 miles. It hurt me and I almost cried!
  18. hbalek

    If I were asked to redesign the ST...

    There's a calm screen and also an off feature in the DISPLAY settings menu on the center screen. When you touch it comes back on as does the calm screen which is just the clock and date.
  19. hbalek

    Smoking on startup after sitting

    My 2013 MKZ 2.0T did a few times at startup but at much higher mileage at about 5 or 6 years old. So far my 2020 ST does not do this.
  20. hbalek

    New recall?

    I've had this for a while now both noise and exhaust smell when cold. I'm gonna have it checked at next oil change along with driver's seat panel break.


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