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Yes. Even with the hood closed, there is ventilation. Further, if a tender is involved, they do not draw a lot of power, so heat is not a concern. In storage or out, tender or not, it's a good idea to check under hood and under car, once a month. Same with tires. While in storage, I manually...

Many with the S550 will install hood struts as one of their first mods, and are pleased. I don't remember anyone complaining about premature failure, under any operating condition. Regarding the question related to the battery, if someone is attaching a tender and leaving the hood up during...

I don't see where storage would matter. The vehicle is operated with the hood down. If the movement of the strut is a concern, lubricating or actuating the assemblies, the owner could open the hood once a month (to check for fluids and varmints) then close. The question is akin to putting the...

I drive my car primarily on weekends and Holidays. It's been covered in PPF from roof to rockers. While your car is on order, tour several detailing shops in-person, see their work and discuss options. The detailer that supports me is a XPEL franchisee. They have plotters in the back which cut...

IMO, Start/Stop could be a contributing factor. Factory batteries aren't that great to begin with; they're designed to meet the minimum requirement, with little to no reserve. As production of the first S650s was starting, and cars were being prepared to ship, Ford recognized some Quality...

https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator https://www.tyresizecalculator.com/charts/tire-width-for-a-wheel-rim-size-chart I refer to these two sites often. Regarding tire circumference, one measurement I've read of often is the 3% rule: in-general, it's best to keep the previous...

The term "ET53" is a reference as to how many millimeters (MM), the wheel is pushed inside or outside of the rim's centerline. Rims with a (+) are drawn to the inside of the wheel well, relative to the centerline of the rim. Wheels with a (-) offset are pushed towards the outside. The greater...

If one went back into the prior Ford reports and subtracted some months, when we knew S650s were not selling yet, they could come up with more accurate numbers, rolling month-to-month or year-end of sales S550 vs. S650. Having recently watched a video showing the statistical breakdown of at what...

Several years ago, I would not have been aware of many of these practices, what questions to ask and how to avoid these situations. Thanks for starting the thread. :like: Anyone cruising the site will be aware of the topic, potential pitfalls and when to say, "No." Take solace in that. Some...

In my area, a full-car ceramic coat takes about three days and costs $2000+. It's expected to last close to five years, if the car is continuously exposed to the elements. A maintenance top-up (often part of the package price) is done once a year. One day for cleaning and paint correction...

Coming up on new cars with these issues is not necessarily a concern for me. - Countless people have been in an out of them since they rolled off the line. Transport, inspectors, the detailer cleaning them, etc. They're not directly involved in sales and with the client. Some in line are...

I'd download and review the Owner's Manual. Inside is a specifications section and the maintenance schedule. Oil changes, tire rotations and routine checks. At the three-year mark, the brake fluid will need to be changed. Then, several maintenance milestones later on. Attached are some...

Ford has been selling their own branded catch cans. I did some searching this AM. It does not look like their catalog has caught up for the S650. There are aftermarket solutions though. Warranty concerns come up from time-to-time. Ford would need to prove the part was directly involved in...

Welcome to the Forum. :like:. :clap:. It reads like you're not pressed for time, so that puts a lot of things in your favor. It appears the latest engine is new. Maybe not every individual component, but in several significant concepts and areas. I haven't read anything negative of it. For...

I first read about the topic earlier this month. Congress has used it's authority and tasked government agencies to implement "Advanced Drunk and Impaired Driving Prevention Technology ". While the primary driver (no pun intended) is to prevent drunk driving, it also seeks to avoid any impaired...

2022 with a Tremec. From pick-up and very early-on, the trans was notchy. It was difficult to find gears (sometimes) when cold. After a few hundred miles, she began smoothing out and was doing fine by the 1000 mi / 1600 km mark. I considered my experience normal. Mine currently feels firm and...

https://fordprotect.ford.com/extended-service-plan That's cool. The Ford site above will help you decide if it is worthwhile. If you do plan to purchase, Granger Ford sells to NY and offers a Ford plan for $50 over cost. The following site will allow you to shop pricing (coverage, length of...

Currently, Ford offers four types of ESP, from Base (84 items) to Premium (1000+ items, with more options still). At the time you had yours, which did you have? Level of coverage? Maybe the plans have changed since.

Agree with others it is most likely the battery. The 24s have been having several with faulty ones. When the voltage is even just a bit off, weird things happen, in modern cars especially. Being a brand-new car and the issues we have seen, I'd pause on taking any action yourself. Electronics...

Checking the '22 and '24 Owner Manuals it is visual only in the external mirror. An audible option, distinct sound, word, or being able to chose either, would be nice. As the manual says, I have confirmed BLIS is not full-proof. Someone hauling, coming up from behind and moving quickly, might...