car feature subscriptions...

[daveamkrayoguy]

I still don’t get “adding horsepower” to an engine that way, then reducing it when you’re through “hot-ridding”, is that even possible?

 

[vacerator]

If there are subscription features you weren't told of before signing, that's on the sale rep. Sometimes they're cheats, sometimes they just aren't aware. Most likely, something like this would be in the first category... I bought a new truck last year, and was told, incorrectly, that the "Tremor" package only came with the 3.5L twin turbo. I would have much preferred to have the 5.0L V8 for less issues at high mileage... that said, there are so many other electronic gizmos on the thing, it will probably be gone by then anyway.

I agree! While the Ford compacted cast iron engine blocks are well engineered and strong, there are too many expensive parts and issues once out of warranty. The electronic controls are nightmares. We leased a demo. 2020 Edge ST with 2.500 miles on it in April of 2021 because it was about all they had, and it was a very good deal. The 2.7 twin turbo was very quick, and it had every option except the high performance red caliper brake package. It wasn't ordered with it because it only comes with summer tires. We could have bought it in Feb. of 2024 for $25,000 and it only had 11,000 miles in 3 years. However, with every creature comfort as a Mercedes, we passed. From cooled front seats, heated rear, GPS, adaptive cruise, lane keeping assist and correction, panoramic roof, 21 inch wheels, toeing package, 12 speaker B&O sound, power memory 10 way drivers seat, , steering column, 10 way passenger seat, variable interior lighting colors, etc, if just a few of those fail, your talking thousands of $$$$ in repairs. Ford relinquishes responsibility of 90% of a vehicle after 3 years, unless it's a recall. Our 2024 is the ST line with the 4 cylinder. If we decide to buy it, it's a more practical choice.