Mysterious problems disrupt delivery of 2020 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator

[joeb427]

https://www.freep.com/story/money/c...explorer-lincoln-aviator-delivery/2292795001/

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A source involved with Explorer repairs at the plant said problems include:

• Explorer chassis issues. X-rays are being used to try to diagnose problems.
• Explorer transmission-related questions that prevent the vehicle from going into park or properly sensing the vehicle is in park. Some transmissions are not going into park and the computer is automatically activating the parking brake. Also, the computer cannot determine whether the vehicle is going into park properly and then not activating the brake, which means the vehicles are rolling away.
• Explorer and Aviator air-conditioning systems that blow heat only.
• Aviator suspension issues. The new system has auto leveling, which drops the vehicle down slightly when it’s unlocked and approached. But they’re arriving with suspensions in failure mode.

Ford sources say they're puzzled by even mundane situations, such as missing emblems and trim pieces and having the wrong wheels."

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[Msfitoy]

Ford's been infiltrated by Toyota sabotage agents

 

[P. A. Schilke]

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2019/09/13/ford-2020-explorer-lincoln-aviator-delivery/2292795001/"

Similar things have occurred in the past. It will likely not be reported but some high level people inside Ford will quietly retire or be relieved of their position. Undated letters of resignation will be pulled from the file and dated...Sad situation. This is on Jim Hackett's watch...

best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

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