Yup. For sure. The turbos hold their value very well, while the plebeian versions are very affordable used.

Empty, sure. Hook up 10,000 pounds, and the EcoBoost will smoke the 6.2L off the line. Once the 6.2L builds some revs, it can easily match power output, but that sub-3,000 RPM range is where the EcoBoost shines.

You don’t need to wait “for the turbo to kick it” on the EcoBoost. Lag in nearly imperceivable, and much less noticeable than the torque lag that requries RPMs in the 5.0 or even 6.2L. It’s hands-down, the best power-deliveing engine in a 1/2-ton.

This. Many of the heavy-lug mud and all-terrain tires do not have factory siping like P-rated or snow tires.

Except you don’t need to fumble around for your hidden key in case of a crash, because Fords unlock when the airbags deploy, and open mechanically with a 2nd tug of the interior door handle if the electric lock isn’t working. Also, electric latching requires much more substantial hadrware than electric locking.

As we learned from the Los Angeles funicular accident, the emergency brake system isn’t alway maintained. I’m guessing this accident was similar... gear train failure followed by an inop emergency brake, or nobody was trained how to use it.

Yes. You can add it doing build and price.

The Panera’s in my area have a bank of charging stations. So does my neighborhood Chevron station. Everybody needs a break at some point. I think this is a pretty good idea. Maybe not for fast food, but lots of casual dining options could be a good fit.

Duty cycle? I don’t think the stock slider doors is rated for dozens of cycles a day for 20+ years.

The 1.0 EcoBoost does not use the dual clutch. Instead its the same torque converter transmission as the Escape/Transit Connect/Fusion.

He’s saying the Transit is way too logical for them to select.

They probably stole the jerry cans from a contractor pickup. I’ve had mine stolen before. Now its locked. I didn’t inially, becuase I figured if somebody needed some gas in the middle of nowhere while I wasn’t around, I could understand their plight. But metal jerry cans are $$$ so once was enough.

Depends. If he has full insurance, that will pay the towing and storage fees. It’s not “impound” once the owner proves ownership. It’s treated just like a collision tow. Usually, it would just be re-towed to a body shop or scrapped. In this case, the owner may have had to pay out-of-pocket to release the car if…

But she clearly did control her vehicle. Control doesn’t necessarily mean being able to stop on a dime. Going slower probably would have just gotten the bus stuck. Momentum matters.

Are you sure its a not a new Malibu or Sonata?!?!

Ford has gone dual injection on the 2.7L and up, including the 3.3L and 5.0 n/a engines.

Not very distinct when 25% of cars on the area have that motor (or so it sounds when you’re trying to fall asleep in the summer with the windows open)

Bummer. We don’t get than anyways. The C-Max is almost small enough to be a fringe vehicle here.

C-Max = Tall Focus