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My 2011 has started something new. Before starting or after shutting it off, there is a repeating thumping (maybe 2x/second) under the glove box. Sounds like maybe a vent door opening/closing. It stops as soon as the vehicle starts. Mostly an irritation at present, not continuing long enough...

Recently went to an amusement park and came out to a totally dead battery. Several things precluded a simple jump as I carry jumper cables in the spare tire well. 1. Could not figure out how to get it in to neutral to back it out of the parking space. 2. could not open the tailgate, nor...

One of the things that I appreciate about the new generation is the more infrequent maintenance actions. However, my Dealer's Service department routinely makes several recommendations for services not called out in the owner's manual (which to date I have routinely declined). Wondering if any...

I've lost or broken some of the little flip door covers on the inside bottoms of the doors. I'm guessing the purpose of these would be to slow water entry if you were in deeper water. I haven't checked the price but debating whether to replace them or not, since I don't ford that many streams...

This happened to me yesterday, driving with the adaptive cruise on and in traffic. The sensor was "lost". The Ex immediately and automatically went into a deceleration mode, collision warning light and chimes went off (although no collision was even close), and a sensor failure warning was...

After recently getting the Ex back from a second trip to fix residual A-Pillar issues, we headed out this weekend from Chicago to Kentucky. We soon experienced a buzzing from the windshield, but different than the A-Pillar rattle. It was not as loud, but more consistent at speeds over 65...

Got the V2.11 upgrade and most things are quicker and more responsive. However, the Travel Link has now stopped working. I have called Sirius several times for resets, and have now escalated with their service support. The weather data and movie listings simply show an hour glass and indicate...

Anyone else have their remote start quit working? I have checked both key FOBs and confirmed it is enabled on the dashboard menu. Adding it to the list to fix at the first oil change.

Driving Skyline Drive in Shenandoah Valley 2 days ago and noticed driving down hill stretches, when you brake the transmission will automatically downshift to hold your speed. It will significantly rev the engine, but is not using fuel so your mileage doesn't suffer. It doesn't up shift until...

I have had the card fault a few times but it normally comes around in a few minutes. Today it happened in the middle of Washington, DC and I could not get it to restart. I tried powering off, removed the SD card, and both combined. Finally left the vehicle for a couple hours and then it came...

When using the adaptive cruise control, and a vehicle slows in front, it will slow down pretty aggressively. Do the brake lights actually go on? My wife asked and I had to say I don't know. Does it actually use the engine/transmission or will it use the brakes?

Last week I convoyed to a ASP Mission project in SE Kentucky, then to Springfield, Mass for my daughter's Graduation, then returned to Illinois. The 2011 Limited was awesome. Mission Project - convoyed with a cargo carrier on the hitch, hauling all my tools, six passengers and assorted gear...

Given the weather the last several days I have been using the weather map. I can't find any guide for some of the symbols. I am assuming the blue circles with white dots indicates hail, and the "fan blades" indicate a tornado. These typically have a pointer which I assume indicate direction...

I was under the hood putting in an H&N Air Filter, and noticed the little rubber boots that cover the top of the strut mounts. One was off and just laying there ready to blow away. The other was about half off. Not sure what they do beyond protecting the threads, but you all may want to check...

I am sitting at 3 months and 3000 miles. This would be my normal oil change. However the oil life indicator says the oil life is at 73% remaining. I did look in the manual and it indicates the oil can go up to 10,000 miles and 1 year. Nothing mentioned about the first change for break in...

How much does your moonroof tilt? Fully raised mine only goes up about 1/2 inch. Gap is about a finger width. I have the Ford cross bars and they have the spacer to keep the front behind the window. Given how little it opens it wouldn't come close to hitting.

It may be my imagination but I am now seeing colored shading in the warning zones where an obstacle is sensed. Red shading in the red zone, yellow in the yellow zone and green in the green zone. I back into the garage and it senses various things on the way in. Obviously the warning bells are...

Dropped off the '11 Yesterday for the second time with a loose steering wheel. It wiggles up and down and sideways, the first time had gotten up to about 1/4 inch, second time 1/8". (No slop in the rotation.) A bit disturbing when braking or accelerating. The dealer has ordered a replacement...