That double horn blow when I get out of the running gtruck is too loud of a warning. It makes me jump and I'm sure the neighbors love to hear it too. I keep the keys in my pocket and forget; makes me jump each time.
It moves more air and it's needed for the turbo intercooler, and the fan runs hard at cold start, then goes away.
Like he said, and I read here it is more reliable than an electric fan, and has a higher output.
Hi James,
Ours has a wiring harness that at least appears to terminate at the fan clutch (see photo below), but correct me if I'm misinterpreting that. Since I first noticed that, I've been wondering if there is an electronically controlled clutch in parallel with or in series with the fluid clutch. Even so, I agree with the morning sickness effect - both our old Ranger and Aerostar did that.
That's just by getting 26-28 mpg. Very doable if you drive eco-concious (not even hyper-mileing). Even when running 87 like I do. I've gotten over 500 miles on a tank before. Granted that was during all highway driving, but it is still very possible.
Damn you’re picky
. I don’t understand what the problem is, you’ve got 4 windows you can open up for air.
That depends a lot on the conditions. If snow is sticking to the road that's true for sure. This particular time, a few weeks ago, it was above freezing, snowing lightly, and not sticking even slightly to the road. The road was wet, not snowy. Also, snow isn't the only thing that could block the sensor, it could be bug hits or someone splashing mud onto your car before getting on the highway, or just having followed someone down a dirt road, etc. It could even just be normal dirt that accumulated to the point where the computer decided the sensor was not reliable enough. I don't think you can say that all things that will cause a blocked sensor will result in a situation where normal cruise control is unsafe, though certainly some do.
Then make them an optional item that is dealer installed. Many of us are tired of paying for things we don't want.I had put dampers on all my trucks.... Especially full size. Don't have to worry about them slamming down. Get whacked on the leg or knee once without one and you'll want a damper. Also easier if one hand is loaded with goods. Easier if you are getting older, it helps too. Got arthritis in my hands. So, not about being a weak pussy, it's about common sense and why the hell doesn't manufacturers just throw them on? Why put them under your hood? Use a 2x4... isn't that cheaper and easier? </sarcasm_off>
Same, the less things to break the better! I got a base XL but still got more than I wanted
