wallacemf
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2 questions...so how long will the obvious take to actually get this issue addressed? And will it really help fix the root cause of the actual issue with the drag link that has been going on way too long imho? Which is to replace a fouled design....I have a 2016 with this mess, new to me recently after moving from a F250. To be honest, every vehicle has some kind of "issue". You could honestly chase every "snake oil" issue with some kind of "fix". And I'm guilty of making my trucks resistant to some things that I just don't want to have to deal with tbh. Some however are real concerns for me, like crashing my truck without steering control. Worst case scenario? Yes, likely? I dunno. Mine is welded currently but tbh, I'm considering going with synergy and being done with it. Stupid stuff like this is crazy when you think about how much you pay for a vehicle like this today. Off soapbox, but situation is ridiculous after this many years of same thing...negligence is the right word.
Well, the sad reality goes back farther than we would like, ideally. I remember reading the book "Unsafe At Any Speed" by Ralph Nader (a consumer rights attorney, I believe). He correctly pointed out many, many safety issues in many cars from yesteryear.2 questions...so how long will the obvious take to actually get this issue addressed? And will it really help fix the root cause of the actual issue with the drag link that has been going on way too long imho? Which is to replace a fouled design....I have a 2016 with this mess, new to me recently after moving from a F250. To be honest, every vehicle has some kind of "issue". You could honestly chase every "snake oil" issue with some kind of "fix". And I'm guilty of making my trucks resistant to some things that I just don't want to have to deal with tbh. Some however are real concerns for me, like crashing my truck without steering control. Worst case scenario? Yes, likely? I dunno. Mine is welded currently but tbh, I'm considering going with synergy and being done with it. Stupid stuff like this is crazy when you think about how much you pay for a vehicle like this today. Off soapbox, but situation is ridiculous after this many years of same thing...negligence is the right word.
Anyone know if parts are available for this yet? .......................If they cannot get the parts to fix the problem, then I'm on the hook for the diagnostic fee because they cannot recover it without doing the warranty repair, which they can't do because the parts are not available! WTH!
In the mean time, it's not THEIR problem if you get injured, killed, do injury to someone innocent, or kill another due to this issue. Geez!Last I heard from my dealer was it would be available in June 2023
Yep. I'm sure there will be a few accidents caused by this issue. Just hope there are no serious injuries or worse. I could see a huge lawsuit against them if that happensIn the mean time, it's not THEIR problem if you get injured, killed, do injury to someone innocent, or kill another due to this issue. Geez!
Years ago, I rear ended an F-150 with my 1993 GMC Suburban due to a mal-functioning ABS system and an unintentional ABS deployment..... on a rain-slicked black top road. The problem turned out to be a rear wheel cylinder leaking fluid onto the drum and brake shoes on one of the rear brakes. ABS is just as dangerous when it engages unintentionally (as mine did) or fails to work. No one was injured in my accident, fortunately.Yep. I'm sure there will be a few accidents caused by this issue. Just hope there are no serious injuries or worse. I could see a huge lawsuit against them if that happens
My old (2002) Sequoia has ABS/VSC on it. In 2014, I was on a trip to New Orleans, Louisiana for a class on advanced drive ability. I had to exit the freeway (Interstate 10) to get gas and a pit stop. As I exited the cloverleaf ramp, My speed was excessive. As I took the sharp curve, the VSC/ABS kept me from rolling the high center of gravity vehicle... So, yes, technology saved me from my own neglect.Technology works
when it works
When there isn't so much
That something always doesn't work