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hlthe2b

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1. Happy Thanksgiving! (Sorry, to be cynical, but how many are driving these right now?)

Reply to discocrisco01 (Original post)

Thu Nov 24, 2022, 11:09 AM

Nov 2022

Rare doesn't feel too good when one recognizes the hundreds of thousands of these on the road (or parked in Grandma's garage while the family sleeps so soundly)...

Sorry, but I'm still fighting anger at the theft of my catalytic converter and asking WHY manufacturers have not come up with an alternative that would not be a target. But, why would they? They and their parts manufacturers make money every single time this happens.

Okay, I'm done now. Time for a long walk with the pup before heading off to attempt to assist in final cooking for friends and family... A sincere Happy Thanksgiving for any who made it this far in my spiel

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Ford Recalls Over 634K SUVs Due to Fuel Leaks and Fire Risk [View all] discocrisco01 Nov 2022 OP

Happy Thanksgiving! (Sorry, to be cynical, but how many are driving these right now?) hlthe2b Nov 2022 #1

Convertor Theft is a big problem in DFW. MicaelS Nov 2022 #5

Yes. I have spent $600 for the latest greatest recommended anti-theft device hlthe2b Nov 2022 #6

Here in socialist, business-hostile (sarc) California we are solving it through regulation NullTuples Nov 2022 #11

Don't be so sure. Colorado passed a similar law a year ago and ZERO effect. hlthe2b Nov 2022 #14

Design, product bucolic_frolic Nov 2022 #2

Poor design, inadequate plastics engineering, a flaw in the installation process, Ford_Prefect Nov 2022 #7

Well, you COULD use it as a turkey fryer. dchill Nov 2022 #3

Oops, that... k0rs Nov 2022 #4

I wonder if the choice looking version on display at my dealer has this and whether they'll Ford_Prefect Nov 2022 #8

Gasoline cars catch on fire real good! Think by now Ford could make a vehicle without. Alexander Of Assyria Nov 2022 #9

Ford (and other manufacturers) are selling electric vehicles that do not use gas Takket Nov 2022 #10

Other than on episodes of "Emergency!" or "CHiPs", how many times does that happen in a year? mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2022 #13

My Hyundai sedan has been recalled for a similar problem, but the replacement part is not yet Mousetoescamper Nov 2022 #16

Much additional info from the Bronco Sport forum (link) NullTuples Nov 2022 #12

I remember the only 3 cylinder engine I'd encountered up to that time Arthur_Frain Nov 2022 #15

Is this the fire cause of Secret Service rental vehicles used for Pres Biden's recent home stay? KewlKat Nov 2022 #17

sure... myohmy2 Nov 2022 #18