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Coming from a PC support background, I know all to well about people wanting the "latest" and "greatest" of things! People's addiction to the new thing on the block, what we call 1st gen (generation), was always the fool's choice. They were the first to update or purchase and always the most vocal when it came time to moaning and bitching about their new toy! Update if... You have a problem that the update SPECIFICALLY fixes. A new feature that will GENUINELY help if offered. Have been advised by a manufacturer to apply to remedy an issue. Anything else is a risky and sometimes costly update. I've had plenty of people contact me over the years when firmware updates went south, and I go back as far when a firmware update involved replacing IC's and not just downloading a file! My thoughts on this site have been, what's people's fascination with running the latest F10 maps? These maps are probably out of date compared to other solutions mapping solutions, Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, Tom Tom etc. Just because Ford say F10 is the latest does not mean they are actually up-to-date at time of release. FORD use Here Technologies for their mapping software, anyone seen a here.com vehicle capturing data?? It's also not in FORD's best interest to support updates over Wi-Fi, they would rather you take your car to a dealer and have them apply the update. All that Wi-Fi bandwidth costs FORD lots and lots and this isn't their bread a butter at the end of the day, they don't even want to make cars any more!!!

Indeed, me complaining 39 years ago certainly taught Ford dealers a thing or two 🤣🤣🤣

Sorry to but in Dave, but I still have a brochure from 2019. DA Pack was TSR, Auto High Beam and Adaptive Cruise Control. The rear view camera was part of the Convenience Pack.

So we are betting the safety of this country on the general public? The same feckers that willingly watch Love Island???

That’s not normal,we don’t normally score😀

Its quite simple. If I buy new, it should be new and perform as such. No scratches or software issues. More people need to speak out and moan about this stuff otherwise they'll just keep doing it and getting away with it.

I had a freind who used to own an upmarket used car sales garage, and he said that although nearly all used car dealers only give a 3 month warranty they are all obliged by law to sort out and fix problems for 6 months from the date of sale. So yes it is the law, you just have to fight for it !!! Good Luck.

From what I understand you really need to go back to the garage you bought your car from regardless of your warranty expiring.Don’t be fobbed off.According to the law if your car develops a fault (within 6 months of owning it) that is not related to ware and tear then the garage has to be given the opportunity to fix it.Have a look at the Sales and Consumers Act 2015 I think.Not 100% sure but trying to help and steer you in the right direction 👍

We are doomed then!!

So I took my first jab last week. Took the Pfizer stuff. No side effects apart from a saw arm the next day

As @erictcleric says, if you have a Microsoft account and log into Edge on any device, it will copy everything across* (though I don't believe it copies extensions across onto the mobile Android version of Edge). No fuss whatsoever except for individual websites that might need to verify that it's you logging in via a new devices and any two factor authentication. Got hold of my new Lenovo Legion 5 Pro laptop on Friday and it was a couple of minutes to do both Edge and Firefox by simply signing into the accounts and syncing the profiles (Firefox was slightly less exact but otherwise just as easy).

On exiting public toilets, I have been pulling my sleeve down over my hand for decades before grabbing the door handle, most men's hygiene is truly disgusting LOL

Pandemic is over haven’t you heard👍

There was a bit of an uprising on here about 18 months ago..software issues on brand new mk4s. Lot of formal complaints to ford and dealerships. Ppl going to trading standards etc. I think software updates solved the vast majority of issues. We all know these cars aren’t cheap. U really should get what you paid for.

Big Thank you to JW1982, I checked the three fuses as suggested and fuse 108 had indeed blown, I replaced it unfortunatly only had a 5 amp will buy some more, but problem solved everything now works as it should 😄

Google’s taking over Fords computer stuff from 2023.

I'm waiting for when the hackers target a vehicle brand or model and hold the company ransom!!! Pay us $$$ millions or all the brakes will suddenly fail on all your vehicles!!

I have activated AHB on my Titanium with Forscan. I have codes if you want them. ACC and stop & go with lane centring assist (auto only)is do-able but you need to change the steering wheel switch You only have TSR with Driver's *****. Pack (Two Circles)

If you sign into the laptop with a Microsoft account and use Edge that's normal. It syncs your Windows settings (including favourites and passwords) to your Microsoft account.

What you need to do is remove the negative lead on the battery, get a multimeter set to amps, and put one probe on the negative battery terminal and the other to the negative lead. Ensure the car is locked and all accessories are switched off. Then measure the current draw. If the current is high then start removing fuses 1 by 1 until that current draw drops off. At least then you can narrow down the fault to 1 circuit instead of just guessing that it's your radio at fault. That's a bit like the power going off in your house and replacing your cooker because that's what someone on the Internet did when their power went off...

Behind the Pillar Airbag ? Give it a big shove back towards the outside and it seems to do the trick, well it did on mine and it hasnt done it since....caution though... don't over do it 😉

Naked Attraction almost as funny as First Dates / Undateables .......

There a list of TV progs/ shows i don't understand the reasoning for showing on our TVs.

I've never seen mine show the national speed limit sign, it always show a number, ie 70, I'm pretty sure he's wrong with the motorway overheads 99.99% mine reads them, well certainly on the M60 round Manchester.

Oh yeh, the vaccine, forgot what this thread was about LOL

I know garages can do what is called a sniff test that is usea chemical that changes colour in the presence of hydrocarbons (from the engine) in the coolant. However its not as sensitive to diesel fumes as it is to petrol. You can buy the kits on ebay for £20ish. I saw a Wheeler Dealer episode where Ant pressurised the coolant system to check for leaks.. . I think he took off the oil filler cap to listen for any air escaping, which would have indicated a hg problem. I'd want to see proof that either or both of these tests have been carried out, but it's very rare for a TDCi hg to go, but I'm more familiar with the 2 litre version. Hopefully someone else on this forum will contribute some thoughts...

Those rattles can take some time to find. I was adamant that the HUD screen was giving me ( the car) an intermittent rattle on uneven roads to the point that I switched it off and 5 mins later it returned and found it to be the outlet blowers in the centre console that was causing it.

Really?? Did you see the on street celebrations as England scored those 4 goals? LOL

It’s going to take a long time before social behaviour is going to be anything like normal again.

I never use public toilets.I would rather wear a pair of those padded pants😂Can’t think of the correct word at the moment 😀

No doubt the betting firms will offer you odds on that!😀 I wouldn't be surprised to see tighter restrictions at some point but Boris has pledged "no more lockdowns" so they'll have to call it something else.

Oh no not another lock-down😂

Yes, I would like to have seen that. They seem to be able to quote figures stating that jabs have prevented "x" million deaths or "y" million infections (I'm hugely pro-vaccinations, but how do they know that?) but nothing on mask efficacy. As I mentioned earlier, can't see much benefit to the basic coverings unless everyone wears them, hence my raising the point with my MP regarding "proper" masks for those who need/want them.

Surely it’s good practice to wear a fresh face mask at every visit.

Mine did start to work the day after a round trip of 180 miles. That was last week. The usual routine to work and back soon put a stop to it 😆

When you consider what hackers have already done that doesn't seem an unrealistic worry. It already seems quite sinister that the likes of Tesla can switch stuff off if you don't cough up!

VW for one do seem to be going this way though: "Volkswagen is driving forward the digitalization of its products at pace and is transforming itself into a full-service provider of hardware, software, and services. The introduction of Over-the-Air updates is the next important step in our transformation into a tech company and in the development of new business models," says Ralf Brandstatter, CEO of the VW brand. As Ford are platform sharing with VW for electric models they may have to follow suit. Tesla also seem to be into this - supplying capacity various features enabled for a short times and then switching them off unless you pay for them. Apparently Grant Shapps got caught out with heated rear seats in his. I believe he didn't cough up to keep them though.

the space saver wheel and tyre should just fit in the box space . measured the box on puma and spare on a focus and its going to be a tight fit. edit. it does fit.

OUTRAGEOUS!!!! Buying a car and not being able to park it!!!! Hand ya licence back in on exit, please! 😉

Proof, if proof was needed, SNOW FLAKES are made, not born!! 😉

Thanks for the information unofix and DieselPig. I am using a HP 32g stick drive which after extracting the download to it shows 20.8gb free from 28.9gb. Will try a 16gb drive tomorrow. I agree about the maps issue and wish they offered a choice UK only or Europe. My old handheld SatNav offered that.

Had my car a year now and still haven't tried it.😕

Wasn't the same one was it? 😆. In a field in Wigston

I have it on my MK4 focus. Went to use it once, bottled it and now I'm trading in I'm not risking it again. 😆

Bit of a fiddle but can be done without touching anything else. Just have to be firm pulling old filter out and new one back in.

undo (or is it just loosen) the right side GEM bracket then the whole thing can be moved without touching any wires or disconnecting anything

Those wheels are atrocious! I suggest you pack them up and ship them to me, I'm not as fussy, I'll PM you my address 🤣

Took Liam up the Wicklow mountains today; went to glendalough and sally gap co.wicklow but it was too foggy to see anything; He was delighted though; had him on a 70ft lead First time being up there far from all civilisation, Later went to bray head co.wicklow

My Wife (had to put that in or WW3 would of started) Driving down windy scenic roads (not Motorways) Buying gadgets My Oculus Quset 2 Watching L.F.C win games. (now back to normal 🤣) Driving seat/wheels/pedals setup for my Xboxone Going on holidays

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