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If you are looking for Aerodynamic Mods that actually work look at my You Tube video on aero Mods: http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/6568-how-to-drive-a-cmax-hybridffh-to-get-great-gas-mileage/page-1:) Paul

This is what I was reading: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1113896_2019-ford-escape-to-get-plug-in-hybrid-plus-expedition-suv-hybrid-lincoln-versions-too-report Paul

Hopefully it will be over soon. :) Paul

Saw that too. :) Paul

Again it looks like the new Hybrid Escape is going to take the place of it. :sad: Paul

It looks like the Escape Hybrid/ plugin is going to replace the CMAX in 2019. Not sure if I'm happy or sad, I'm sure it won't get the MPG's of the CMAX. :sad: Paul

Here is a new Link with OM for 2013 CMAX: http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/13cmhom3e.pdf Paul

As it turns out there are two fuse boxes shown on pages 272 to 276 in the owners Manual. Our Forum Links don't work for OM so I need to add this link: http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/13cmhom3e.pdf:) Hope this helps. Paul

Seems to me it was kind of expensive and it is easy to do yourself. Had the same problem and replacing the battery solved the problem. :) Paul

If I had the time I could graph the difference between computer and actual MPG as MPG's go up. I have 282 fill-ups. :) Paul

The fronts wear out some faster than the backs, but crisscross rotating the tires does the job. I got 64k mi. on first set, 60k mi. second set, they weren't worn out, but I was going on long trips in the snow so I wasn't going to take a chance. I have almost 50k mi. on third set and easily make 60+k mi. :) BTW these were OEM Michelin's. Paul

With 173k mi. I have never cleaned my throttle body with K&N air filter for most of the miles. Also I haven't cleaned the filter either and my oil analysis numbers are great. :) Paul

For New Members I thought I would mention with temps going down My video on How to Get Great Gas Mileage in your CMAX Video. Total views are upto 4100 now. Go to Post #1 to view videos. Paul

I thought I would mention for those who don't want to make or can't make Grill Covers I have 3 sets left, you can PM me for more info. It's getting cold and snow out there. :) Paul

It will be interesting to see how you do in the snow. :) Paul

Another observation along these lines is the better your actual MPG's are, the closer the Smart MPG Gauge is to the point where I got my two 68 mpg tanks, I actually got 2-3 mpg better than the gauge. :) Paul

The pump I used was analog, not electronic digital. LOL :) Paul

We have covered in the "600 mile club Posts" and I have run out 6 times and it has taken 13.9 to 14 gallons to fillup the tank. A few interesting points, you can usually go 25 mi. past Empty, I have gone at least 60 mi. past empty without running out. I have never run out of gas going uphill, gas goes to back of tank. I did get 14.1 gal. in my tank with the car parked with the back uphill, I didn't run out of gas, but I'm sure it was close. :) The ICE will start up immediately after filling up. No problems, BTW I have 172k mi. on MADMAX and still getting great MPG's. :) Paul

Just to remind CMAX Owners that the center grill should be covered at all times. The lower grill has radiator, transmission, DC to DC inverter and A/C coolers so cover needs to be removed when temps get high for these coolers. I monitor WT so when temp reaches 230*F it's time to remove part or all of lower cover or turn defrost, heater on to lower temps. :) Paul

One thing I didn't like was the stiffer steering feel on 2017 which I attribute to being lot newer suspension and 38psi vs 50psi in my tires. :) Paul

Not sure how you would integrate that with a CMAX front end. As it is the CMAX has way to much cooling for the ICE and not sure that would improve aerodynamics either. :headscratch: Paul

Not sure what you are trying to do. Can you show pictures? I used Velcro so the spoiler could come off if I hit something. Paul

So with Grill Covers on today going to work OT 45*F. with car in garage, oil pan heaters plugged-in, WT 91*F and SOC 40%. The 7 mile trip is 45 mph with several signals and takes about 13 minutes, at work WT was 180*F, 51 mpg and 45% SOC. :) Didn't use heater or electric seats, garage temp was 66*F. Paul

My Michelin tire noise is more annoying at 20mph than 65-70mph and I'm running 50 psi. :) Paul

I was wondering how much your MPG's have gone down with the colder weather? :headscratch: Paul