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I checked my Sept '19 packet that came with the truck and here's the page from the v4 owners manual.

Yes, according to https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/quickref/coolantsEN.pdf, the production change occurred on 7/8/19. My September build is also yellow. Guess the engine guys have a different schedule since Job 2 started on June 3, assuming we can believe the order guide.

Seems as though the better question is why they went with the older orange in the first place. Didn't the video say that they changed from OAT to hybrid in 2018? Possibly another example of the compromises made to get the Ranger in production. Focus RS that it's supposedly based on likely was...

It took me awhile to finally drop my tires by about 8 PSI, and now I wonder how much that may have contributed to the behavior I noted. In typical fashion, the more I drive the truck the more the norms change. Maybe I'll shut up now.

I've noticed that the stock Bridgestone Dueler AS's are pretty bad on (what's that word for parallel?) grooved concrete. Not as severe as radials hunting around on a steel grate bridge, but pretty annoying at times. Good thing a lot of asphalt gets used around here.

Take a look at https://www.putco.com/bumper-grille-inserts-hex-style instead. You have to pick with/without ACC and then color. Part# and stock status is in the upper right.

I'd expect them to simply unplug the spade lugs and remove their stuff, leaving behind the t-taps. At this point they're likely helping to maintain some integrity to the original harness wiring. I also wouldn't think they'd use high quality butt connectors if they do remove the t-tap. What are...

It was actually a later experience for me in a small campus environment. Got to wear several different hats, which included sneaking down into manholes without a spotter or O2 sensor to chase fiber or copper OSP. Or popping the lid to find your splice cans under 6' of water.

After I asked I read Daniel's post about the third brake light hack job and saw yours. Your mention of scotchloks conjured up this image for me.

I can see that freakin' mess leading to a different perspective from mine. Why'd you go butt connectors instead of solder with some heat shrink tubing? I think an insurance company was offering etching at no charge years ago, with the logic being that the glass would be unusable. Bet that...

I speak from experience as a lifelong card-carrying prick fwiw. Of course I don't expect anyone to learn from me, let alone internet neighbors.

This seems to be a pretty common practice nowadays (installing aftermarket crap then trying to upsell). Around here at least 2 dealers etch all the vehicles. I didn't pay for it, but it's there. My older son is out your way and had LoJack installed on the F-150 he just bought last month. He too...

That and those pesky pension obligations that snuck up on em. BOO

Only thing I found was this freep article saying they switched to quarterly reporting - https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2019/03/01/ford-gm-monthly-auto-sales-fca/2980093002/

Sure thing. I'm surprised I was able to find it again myself.

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Maybe your dog is gaslighting you?

Not according to the current iterations of the owners manuals. 2020 is...

An angle I failed to consider, so thanks for pointing it out Joe.

And it turns out there's a $10 promo code on forescin's site for Amazon, so nevermind :).