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  1. hbalek

    Interior creaks and rattles

    I had the same issue last summer when it was hot but this summer it's not as noticeable. I had similiar noises coming from inside the dashboard, like paper being crumbled. I think whatever it was it has settled since the vehicle is almost 2 years old now. The driver seat noise is really...
  2. hbalek

    Creaking center front armrest?

    Mine was built 11/19 and has had the fuel pump replaced at about 11K miles and battery replaced at about 19K miles. Another major issue is the exhaust rattles and leaks on the left side. I've also had electronic gremlin like a headlight switch that had a mind of its own and numerous warnings on...
  3. hbalek

    Creaking center front armrest?

    Not to be a smartass but my entire vehicle creaks and rattles from different places at different times! It's part of this vehicle's DNA. The worst noise is from under the driver's seat and in the back left side hatch area.
  4. hbalek

    Exhaust Recall?

    Same here to all of the above!
  5. hbalek

    Rear A/C vents

    This was reported by another member a while back and it was an assembly issue. Those crackheads in Chicago!
  6. hbalek

    Exhaust Break behind muffler

    Mine has exhaust rattles and smells at cold start when the vehicle was about a year old. This has gradually gotten worse. i never had the flex pipe which rattled on the driver's side replaced. Now with this recall, it may end up being an entire new exhaust system.
  7. hbalek

    4wd temporarily disabled

    Sad to hear that after over 2 years of production, Ford engineers haven't resolved any of these random, intermittent electronic gremlins! It will be time for a mid-cycle refresh soon and the early model problems still continue!
  8. hbalek

    Driver Lower Seat Panel - Outboard Side

    Based on the questionable quality of so many components on this vehicle not the mention the expected poor long-term durability, I doubt I will keep this ST much past the 3/36K warranty! I absolutely am still in love with the vehicle but quite frankly I can't trust it longer than a few years. I...
  9. hbalek

    Power tailgate/liftgate issue

    This happened a few times in the past year and then stopped. Could never figure that one out. My headlight switch has a mind of its own too but that hasn't happened since January. The foot sensor is way too sensitive sometimes and that is a common problem for many.
  10. hbalek

    GPS Failure & Sync Master Reset

    Last night while driving home I had multiple problems: Intelligent Cruise Control Not Available message, GPS Navigation lost track of my location and I was either all over the map or stuck at my origin location, FordPass didn't update my last trip and would not connect anymore to lock/unlock or...
  11. hbalek

    Tried the auto parallel park feature...

    Ironically, those who can't drive very well need the features others take for granted or ignore! I find that it does a better job than I do every time. I don't mind admitting it and also it is very cool technology that I like to put to the test. The same goes for lane centering and intelligent...
  12. hbalek

    Tried the auto parallel park feature...

    One time it got too close to the curb otherwise it works pretty flawlessly. I do have to trust it but it never disappoints. It works way better than the first generation of this feature on my 2013 MKZ!
  13. hbalek

    Phone Call Echo

    Yes just using Sync bluetooth there is no more echo. I don't know about Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
  14. hbalek

    Anyone else getting crazy good mpg?

    Ford's trip odometer is usually off by 1.5 to 3 MPG. I usually check it my way at fill up. This time was a fluke. They were the same. It appears to be less accurate in stop and go city/suburban traffic at speeds below 30 mph.
  15. hbalek

    Anyone else getting crazy good mpg?

    I totally agree just this last trip the 2 averages were almost dead on. Maybe the pump cut off before totally filled up.
  16. hbalek

    Anyone else getting crazy good mpg?

    Today I observed the best fuel economy since December 2019, when I purchased the ST. I drove 192 miles mostly highway speeds and the Trip Odometer displayed 25.2 MPG. The real MPG based on my calculation at fillup was the same for the first time ever, and even slightly higher at 25.33 MPG. My...
  17. hbalek

    Phone Call Echo

    I never used Android Auto and i had the frequent echo. Since the last Sync update there has been no echo at all consistently on long calls.
  18. hbalek

    Guidance please. Sun Roof Track Replacement

    My 2013 MKZ Panoramic roof made a noise. It took over 40 days to repair it by an outside shop who specialized in roofs. They had to take photos and send them to Ford before they could get replacement parts under a warranty claim. It probably sat for about 2 weeks before any work was done on it.
  19. hbalek

    Battery Replaced at 19 Months/19K Miles

    Yesterday at a red light, the Auto Start/Stop cut off my engine with AC and radio running. In a couple minutes instead of the engine restarting (it was a 95 degree hot/humid day) I lost all electrical power. The engine would not restart and could not even flash the hazards! I opened the hood, a...
  20. hbalek

    Lemon Candidate?

    That's what she said! *wink*


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