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I'm curious what people here would advise. My MFT is not producing any sound -- the "Entertainment" section will not "turn on" at all, my voice commands through Sync are not working, navigation audio is not working (though the navigation does work, just no sound, and I can start a call through the dashboard right side "Phone" options but I get no sound. I've tried a couple of suggestions, such as the "software" to force a hard reset of the MFT system, and doing a reset through the menu options of the MFT system. My question is, though, it seems like this Issue should be covered under the MFT CSP. Do you feel I am better off just trying to pull the fuses first, try to see if that will fix the sound issue, or am I better off taking the car into my Ford dealer and have them check the system to ensure there is no hardware cause (particularly an issue with the APIM) while it should hopefully still be covered by the warranty extension? Do you think there is a decent chance at it being a hardware issue, or am I wasting my time and should just "reset" (pull, turn the car on, then push in) the fuse? And if you think it is just the fuse, does anyone have a good explanation/diagram/video on which fuses exactly you need to pull.

To be clear, the hybrid battery has the 8 year/100,000 mile warranty; the 12 volt battery is not covered under that warranty. The hybrid battery should be fully covered for the 8 years/100,000 miles, not pro-rated.

A slight correction, the 8 yr, 100,000 mile warranty is not just for the battery pack, it is for the "hybrid components." Ford specifically lists, "high-voltage battery, hybrid continuously variable transmission, Inverter System Controller (ISC), DC/DC converter, high-voltage battery connector, battery pack fan assembly, thermistor probe, Hybrid Battery Pack Sensor Module (HBPSM), Battery Energy Control Module (BECM), and the PHEV onboard charger." as covered as hybrid components in the 2013 warranty. So most of the electronics needed for the hybrid system are covered up to 100,000 miles.

Unfortunately, hydrogen isn't the answer -- at least currently. The problem is we don't have a good way to extract hydrogen from the air; current methods to "create" hydrogen costs more energy than is created. For hydrogen to become an answer, we need to have a major breakthrough.

The biggest issue was that Ford initially advertised the phone as having 47 mpg both City and Highway, which many journalists (particularly Consumer Reports) challenged. Ford had a bit of egg on their face when they had to admit they didn't actually test the C-Max but, as allowed by the EPA, used the numbers from the Fusion (since it has the same powertrain). Then, after finding errors in their calculations, they again had to lower the EPA MPG ratings. The combination of the embarrassment of having to lower the EPA ratings twice, as well as the fact gas prices dropped in 2014, pretty much killed any chance of Ford promoting the C-Max. In particular, with the gas prices falling to under $2/gallon in many areas of the country, people started wanting larger vehicles and there was little interest in a fuel efficient compact hybrid. Unfortunately, by the time gas prices went back up, Ford had given up on the C-Max already.

I'd add the Hyundai Kona to that list, which directly competes with the Honda HR-V (similar size).

Go to a Ford dealer; I believe they can cut a key based on the VIN of the vehicle. Hopefully they'll have a way of just cutting you a new blade that fits inside the fob; I'm afraid they may try to sell you a whole new fob and charge you for it and the programming.

I have used iPhones with my MyFordTouch and had no issues, either though Bluetooth or connecting it through USB. One thought with USB is that the cable may be damaged, in a way you can't see, so has a short that sometimes prevents it from connecting the phone. Also, on Bluetooth, make sure you make both sides "forget", delete the iPhone from Sync and delete Sync from the iPhone.

While a bit smaller than the Tucson, I'd add the Hyundai Kona to the list.

Ford and Toyota developed similar hybrid systems independently of each other, based on work originally done by TRW. Basically, Ford and Toyota both license patents from the other for their hybrid systems, I'm not sure that any money is actually paid either way.

The EcoSport is a subcompact, so in a smaller class than the C-Max. Worse, as far as that class of SUVs, the EcoSport doesn't seem to measure up to it's competition (Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, Hyundai Kona being better rated).

Both Ford and Toyota license parts of the technology from each other, both own some of the patents needed. I don't believe any money is paid either direction, that the cross-licensing is roughly "equal value."

The Empower MPG number does not reset except for manually, to reset it press down on the "OK" button on the left side of the steering wheel and, after a few seconds, it will reset. The screen will show you when it is reset, it takes about five seconds. You can also reset the lifetime average; it is reset in the settings menu on the left side display, then select Display, then Lifetime Summary.

I updated to version 3.8 in Oct, 2015. I'm thinking 3.6 may have been about Feb. of 2014. I finally updated to 3.10 a month ago, the dealer did it for free under FSA 12M02.

That is same replacement antenna and I have had no issues with it, since replacing mine almost 2 years ago.

I'm pretty sure the C-Max "replacement" will be an Escape or EcoSport Hybrid. I believe I've seen rumors that both will be offered in a hybrid version -- though the Escape rumors seem more solid.

I have to wonder what will happen when gas prices go back up.

The Empower MPG just depends on when it was last reset. To reset, just hold down the "OK" button while you are on that screen and keep holding it down. You'll see "Resetting" with a line underneath -- hold the button until the line fills up and the message disappears (about 3 seconds). I believe there may be a limit to how long that MPG will "work", that it is limited to several thousand miles (can't recall the exact number, but a year or two worth of data for most people).

Or you can still buy the A8 from eBay for only about $45. Depending on the card you are currently using, it can be a nice update at $100 off. When the new card comes out, you should still be able to buy it from eBay cheaper than your Ford Dealer, with the price dropping as more people buy the SD card.

I'll agree with this and add, even though it doesn't go into EV mode it will still use the electric motor -- which is why fuel economy works out the same. Instead of EV mode, it will go into hybrid mode, with the electric motor aiding the gas engine -- I'm guessing the algorithm the cruise control uses shows that hybrid mode, in those circumstances, allows the ICE to run more efficiently, and keeping the battery charge relatively stable, than going full EV and draining the battery, then needing to increase ICE RPMs to recharge the battery.

I don't fully understand how the cruise control handles EV, though if you go to the Empower screen on your left display, realize that the power demand needs to drop below the blue line that shows where it will go into EV typically. The cruise control does not go into EV as quickly as it would when a human is driving, it typically likes to build more battery charge. There have been times, with me, that the cruise has gotten "stuck" where it isn't going into EV -- though I'm not sure if it has actually been stuck, rather than just not understanding what it is "thinking." Even when it gets "stuck," it typically should eventually go into EV though, like you, I've killed the cruise control and restarted it to get it into EV. Last, I recommend using the Eco Cruise. It doesn't keep the car at as constant a speed, it will slow down or speed up a bit more than normal cruise will, in an attempt to maximize EV and fuel economy.

They look really good in black, good job.

There are already rumors that there will be an Escape Hybrid, starting next year, such as this article from Green Car Reports.

First, when you start your car, once the ICE is started, it will stay on until it hits it has warmed up. So, on a short trip (less than a mile) when the engine is cold, the engine will likely be on the entire trip. Second, the climate control uses the heat from the engine to heat the car, so if you start the car when "cold", if the climate control is on it will start the ICE almost immediately. Once the ICE is hot enough, the car can go into EV mode -- though in the winter that length is shortened, as the cold air going into the engine will cool it, and require it to turn on again. So, on the way to the store the ICE was on because the heater turned it on. Once you turned the heater off, the engine remained on because it hadn't warmed up yet. On the way home, the engine became warm enough for you to drive in EV mode -- so you drove in EV mode all the way home. And this is the way any hybrid (non-plug in) will act on this short a trip, if many of your trips are this short you likely would do better with a plug-in hybrid (such as the C-Max Energi). The Energi has an electric heater, as well as the battery that can be charged for plugging in.

I think the best deal on the Michelin tires is Costco's. They sell the tire for about $195 each, and will have a sale with free installation and the $70 off -- and that includes their road hazard warranty, as well.