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Did you ever figure this out? I'm getting ABS warnings, stiff power steering, no speedometer issues. This after replacing front bearings, transmission mount, and wiper reservoir.

Did you ever figure this out? I'm getting ABS warnings, stiff power steering, no speedometer issues. This after replacing front bearings, transmission mount, and wiper reservoir.

Realized driver side in UK is not the same as here, duh. Oops

I need to replace my cmax driver side carpet and they don't make it anymore, and auto upholserers cannot replicate. I found a 2017 GRAND cmax carpet in the UK...anyone know if this would fit? Thanks!

Correction, leaves were along the sides of engine compartment, not sides of windshield.

Hmm. Yesterday I removed both cowls and searched all over for drains and found none. I did clear some leaves out along the sides of the windshield but these weren't areas of concern. I put everything back together after an hour of searching for culprits. Then, I poured some water down the windshield (was told by my mechanic that this is the typical failure point and my glass is not stock.) I didn't see or feel any wetness inside but did see a steady stream drip down from the windshield, past the cowls, and into the engine compartment,close enough to the firewall that this could be the issue. The wet seemed to happen in heavy rain while driving. So, I talked to ford this morning and they have a leak troubleshoot protocol they use to isolate. Fingers crossed!

Interesting. My moisture is happening when it rains and I am suspecting the drains under the windshield cowl might be clogged. I've got wet, smelly carpet and am going back and forth with insurance on next steps.

Follow up...has anyone had an issue with drainage tunes getting clogged and causing water in the floorboard areas? Secondly, does anyone know if the 2013 and 2015 cmax carpet is the same? This is replacement carpet, not mats. Thanks

Thank you!

I am in San Francisco and don't really ever get up to the snow.

I was working last weekend during our torrential rains and had at least 2 issues occur. First I noticed a rubbing sound from front passenger wheel...the plastic wheel well cover had been torn away and the insulation at the top was rubbing on the tire. I went to my usual auto shop and he ordered a replacement. I had also come up on a flooded corner turn on the freeway with no where to escape, and drove through at least 2 ft of water. I was so proud of my cmax for being a warrior. Until... Over the next day or so, I started noticing an awful smell. It has only gotten worse. I was going to get the carpet shampood but the more I learned, the worse it got. I checked my insurance, and I have a $100 deductible for flood damage. The driver side carpet is wet above and below, which is where the odor is coming from. I assume water found its way in when I drove through the flood, but it was a lot of water coming from all directions that night. I hope the shop that repairs her will be thorough and figure it out. Question...I have noticed this before, but is it typical for the windshield to have a rather "unfinished " look to it? I can see and feel the edges of the glass...there's no trim covering it. Is it possible that water got in there somehow either causing my driver side wet issue or contributing to it?

That was a great article, thanks. And you are right, it is rare to find the rolling resistance noted, so that was great. Doesn't look like the new pirelli sf2 is here in the states yet, so I may go for the cross climates, or maybe the Michelin energy savers. Gotta do a little more comparison on those now. I had some flood damage occur last weekend, so I have a little time to decide on tires now booooo.

Thank you...I have seen mixed results on how many miles people are getting which also makes me wonder of the oem are slightly different than what is listed for sale at tire shops as the michelin a/s. I know my current tires are not lrr, so trying to see if there is a lrr that will last longer than what I can find in the michelin a/s and still get better mpgs. I think if I got the m a/s and they lasted 60 or 90k, the extra cost would be worth it for the mpgs. But, if they only last 30k, not so sure. Thanks

Curious if the recommendation to keep OEM michelin defenders on the vehicle is still good advice? I do need something that can handle in some some rain, because I live in San Francisco. I'm definitely interested in the best miles per gallon I can get. I currently have a brand called Delinte on the car which came with a when I bought it used a few years ago. I'm not able to get above 38.1 miles per gallon at the moment and I wonder and hope that the michelins will help me get above 40. My tire guy wants me to go cheaper but I've been holding out for the Michelin since I got the car. My miles are mostly city...thanks everyone. Oh, and it sure seems like there might be more than one type or model of defender a/s. What do I need to specify?

All good advice, thanks everyone. I ordered 1/2 inch so I should be good. :)