Ford Motor Company Announcement

[Ford Motor Company]

As of December 30, 2024; Ford Motor Company no longer monitors this forum. If you are an owner and have an inquiry for Ford, including inquiries related to a quality or safety issue, please contact your local dealership or Ford directly. Please see all of the ways you can contact us at Contact Us | Ford® Customer Service, Help & Live Chat | Ford.com. You can also send us a direct message on the official company pages for assistance: Ford Motor Company Facebook or Ford Motor Company X.

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[Upacurb]

Great now who is going to post AI generated comments "nice car" in every new car thread???

 

[DevilDog]

I'm going to miss that warm, fuzzy feeling of being patronized . . .

 

[roadpilot]

You can also send us a direct message on the official company pages for assistance: Ford Motor Company Facebook or Ford Motor Company X.

No, I can't, because I don't participate on those shatholes.

 

[Zig]

No, I can't, because I don't participate on those shatholes.

Agreed, imo complete missed opportunity. At least let ‘techs’ ‘unofficially’ pipe in. You know, the type of ‘group’ account monitored by a ‘help desk’, but level 2 at least, level 1 is nothing more than a directional aide. They could even include a disclaimer in their sig ie, noted ‘officially unofficial’

 

[DarkMatterGrey]

Before you go does the factory oil fill include XL17?

 

[MAT1955]

@DarkMatterGrey ....not so sure about the XL17 - I assume you are referring to the additive that some speculate prevents the BBQ tick that appears on some Mustangs after the first oil change? I have not heard of the BBQ Tick happening when an owner uses FULL synthetic and prefills the oil filter. That said, it wouldn't surprise me if Ford did use a break-in factory additive but then why wouldn't they market it and make some cash?

 

[Rocket Man]

no big loss in fact no loss at all

 

[Bikeman315]

@DarkMatterGrey ....not so sure about the XL17 - I assume you are referring to the additive that some speculate prevents the BBQ tick that appears on some Mustangs after the first oil change? I have not heard of the BBQ Tick happening when an owner uses FULL synthetic and prefills the oil filter. That said, it wouldn't surprise me if Ford did use a break-in factory additive but then why wouldn't they market it and make some cash?

Many owners have reported the tick over the years. Some use full syn, others the blend. Make zero difference. Same regarding the filter. Some have it from the get go, other after the first, second, or third oil change. There is absolutely no pattern. It just is.

 

[Bikeman315]

Before you go does the factory oil fill include XL17?

That’s funny! Ford would never, ever, answer this kind of question. Many oil related questions have been asked over the years and all we have heard from Ford is crickets. They are not going to admit anything.

 

[RaceRedder]

Ford no longer monitors this forum. LOL.

All the comments are copy paste.

 

[Dxm]

Oh whatever will we do? Such tragic news!

 

[robvas]

Many owners have reported the tick over the years. Some use full syn, others the blend. Make zero difference. Same regarding the filter. Some have it from the get go, other after the first, second, or third oil change. There is absolutely no pattern. It just is.

The DOHC Modular's have ticked for 30 years...

 

[robvas]

Anyone think this was going to be something important?

Canceling the EcoBoost, announcing a Cobra or GT500 model, going electric...

 

[roket]

that lasted for a grand total of 288 days

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