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  1. J

    Smoking on startup after sitting

    Ford could not resolve and lemon lawed the vehicle. keep track of how many time and days it is in the shop. i can get you the name of who we worked with at ford if you need it. After talking to multiple dealers most of the 2020 models have some sort of serious issue. I really miss the car...
  2. J

    Smoking on startup after sitting

    the issue was not resolved after 4 visits to 3 different dealers, currently it is burning about a quart of oil every 2 weeks. Ford is buying the vehicle back tonight. Keep track of how many visits you make to get repaired and how many days it is in the shop. In Wisconsin we qualified as a...
  3. J

    Smoking on startup after sitting

    Ford RAV center bought back, they use the purchase price less a mileage formula. I figured we were better off taking a replacement and trading that in. A trade in reduces the tax on the new vehicle by the value of the trade. If you cant locate a replacement you will need to order one and drive...
  4. J

    Smoking on startup after sitting

    We started the buyback and are now getting a 2022 replacement for our 2020. We worked with the Ford RAV department. The replacement is a better option because they compare MSRP of the current vehicle and new vehicle, the MSRP was reduced 5k from model year 2020 to 2021. This allows you to get...
  5. J

    Smoking on startup after sitting

    I have the same burning oil issue, Ford thought it was a valve leaking oil into the cylinder, they replaced valve and cylinder head and the problem persisted. After 4 tries they are buying back the vehicle after we threatened to use Lemon Law. I highly recommend going the buy back route. We...
  6. J

    Transmission Issues

    get rid of car, push ford to buy back. in my state 30 days or 4 trips to service for same problem qualifies as a lemon.
  7. J

    2020 Burning Smell + Smoke Right Hand Side

    We are in the process of Ford replacing with a 2022. Not only was there an oil leak now the exhaust is rattling and sounding like it has glass packs, air leaking from window gasket and plastic cross bar on panoramic room rattles something fierce. love the car but cant believe how many issues...
  8. J

    Heavy smoke on startup.

    i have the exact same thing with ours, in 3 times dealership replace cylinder head and valve, they said oil was leaking into cylinder when motor when not running. This repair fixed nothing still have same issue.
  9. J

    2020 Burning Smell + Smoke Right Hand Side

    yes on the smell, in shop 3 times last time finally diagnosed as a cracked valve which leaks oil into the cylinder when not under pressure. i do not smell when vehicle is running only on start up. dealership replace cylinder head and valve as they come as one part. no problems for 3 days...
  10. J

    rattling moonroof

    yes i live in wisconsin and this just started to happen when temps reach 40's, a minor problem compared to the exhaust burning oil and filing the garage with smoke. Already in shop 3 time with one valve and cylinder head replaced
  11. J

    Great to be here

    i am experiencing similar problems and getting no where with local dealership service. do you have a direct contact at Ford?
  12. J

    Smoking on startup after sitting

    problem was recently diagnosed, valve leaking oil so cylinder head and valve was replaced. no problem for 3 days now the same thing, A/C and idle shut off no longer works. Dealership has no idea and no appointments available until November 29 and Ford corporate is not helping. Does anyone...
  13. J

    Smoking on startup after sitting

    Was you problem resolved? If so what was the diagnosis? My 2020 ST is in the shop today for the same issue
  14. J

    Smoking on startup after sitting

    Did you get this resolved? My 2020 ST is in the shop today for the same issue


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