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  1. Lacienega
    So today I updated my SYNC software in my 2014 cmax via USB to version SYNC2 - V3.10. Update got confirmed as successful and it works like before. According to the Ford website I should be able to use 'waze' and 'apple car play' now, but it is not showing and I don't see any options on how to enable it. I followed all the instructions on the Ford website. Also my screen doesn't look like on their videos...I don't have this modern look with the icons on the bottom. Is my car too old?
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    If they last longer does that mean they will last longer than 100k miles ?
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    Totally agree with you about the maintenance issues. Did already twice oil, air filter and cabin filter changes...with the cabin being the worst. Another fun thing is to chance the front blinker bulbs, you have to take out the entire headlight unit and that was a pain in the back. Both my front blinker bulbs melted the contact wires through the plastic socket and needed to be replaced (not at the same time though). I believe they got too hot when I had the emergency lights on due to a flat tire and waiting for the tow truck. Another problem are my lug nuts, they are swollen and I can't get any socket to fit on it.? This car is designed to bring it in for service ?
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    Hi People, I am reaching my 100k miles and will be due for new spark plugs soon, my manual states I will need the motorcraft CYFS12YPC5/ SP531. Problem is, I can't find these plugs anywhere. Even on the Ford website they are not available and they point me to the motorcraft SP530 plugs instead. Can anyone confirm that these are an updated version of the SP 531?? Thanks
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    Engine Shield

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    Engine Shield
    I know, I only hand tightened them but some are already stripped from the dealer service. But I believe the 2 missing screws on the side don't have plastic inserts. Seems to hold without them anyways.
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    I wish
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    Engine Shield

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    Engine Shield
    I see you have 8 bolts, I just did my own oil change and there were only 6 bolts in, the ones on the sides are missing. Guess the tech at the dealer was in a hurry and thought I wouldn't need them.?
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    I agree with you, I have a feeling the lug nuts get screwed up by using impact wrenches. For sure it's not a problem with water swelling them, I live in CA and the car is always garaged. The only time it gets wet is when it gets washed.? I understand they are always very busy and don't have time to torque the lug nuts. I had a flat tire and needed to get towed when I found out about it. Can't even change my brake pads now. I will need new tires soon and might get it from the dealer...let's see if they still can get the wheels off.
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    Well, I bought the Motorcraft 0w20 directly from my dealer this time for $25.60 plus tax, but I think the next time I just go with full synthetic Mobil 1 or something else as well. ;)
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    Today it started working again :confused: I didn't do anything abnormal, just tried to open it on the handle like every day and the latch clicked and the liftgate opened. This thing has a mind of it's own. I just wish I knew what the problem is so I can permanently fix it because I'm sure it will stop working randomly again in the future. My guess would be something wrong with the board computer.
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    Thank you Golfer for all the information and pictures. I would love to try this, but...the main problem is, that I can't access anything from inside the car with the liftgate closed. I did this once and broke a piece of the back trim....I felt like I took have the car apart just to get to the latch. I don't want to go through this nightmare again. For now I just try to live without trunk :runaway:
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    Bad news, it stopped working again!! I did an oil change the night before and reset the oil change notification in the dashboard...don't know if that can have anything to with it or is just coincidence. I'm starting to hate this car. :redcard:
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    OK, forget about this good $1.99 deal. I went to o'reilly's today to order 5 qt......but....minimum order is 12 qt and you have to pay $15 for shipping to the store. Why is it so hard to get this oil? Walmart sell's a 5 qt bottle for $19.22...but only the 5W20!
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    I know, me neither. :)
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    You can order from o'reilly, they sell 1qt of motorcraft blend 0w20 for $1.99.
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    2014 cmax

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    2014 cmax

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    liftgate panel removed

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    Hi guys, the reason I couldn't open the liftgate after removing all the screws is that the latch is in an angle and still engaged with the lower part. Impossible to open...just a few inches. So I gave up and decited to put everything back together and bring it to the dealer. I didn't plan to put the panel back on yet while the liftgate is closed (just too hard, already broke the little part around the latch because I didn't know it goes all around the lock). So guess what? I just tried one last time to open the liftgate from the handle and....kaboom! It snapped open. I couldn't believe it. It was like Christmas seeing my liftgate open after that long time. I have no idea what was wrong with it, like it has a mind of it's own. Now I slowly will put everything back together, it is so much easier when you can actually stand behind the car with open gate. I will try to lubricate the latch just in case. Thanks for all your help, really appreciate it.
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    I pulled the connector and tested it, it's working. I removed all 3 screws from latch and the 2 screws from the hook at the car body.... Still not able to open or get it out. I'm getting really frustrated right now. I'm out of ideas.
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    So I managed to get the panel off (and broke the piece around the latch) and thought I would finally be able to open it....but NO! There is nothing at the lock to disengage it. It's all covered in plastic. Anyone knows how these locks work?
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    liftgate latch 2

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    liftgate latch 2

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    liftgate latch 1

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    liftgate latch 1

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    I tried removing the panel from the liftgate, but it's very hard from the inside while it's closed . There's nothing really to grab on in order to pull it off. Already had to remove the battery cover just to get access to the liftgate handle screws. This is just such a bad engineering, they probably never thought about what to do in a case like this. I guess I have no other option and pay the stealer to fix it. I feel this should not happen to a car after that short time. I don't think I will ever buy a ford again.
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    So I guess my BCM is working then, since it makes a clicking sound under the glove box. Prying off the cover from inside might be my last option to get a closer look of what's going on then, argh., it's pretty hot right now here. :drop: I wonder how the ford dealer would go on to fix this issue. I couldn't find any helpful videos on youtube..most cars have an opening or emergency release in the back.
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    Hi Golfer, correct , I changed the F65 fuse under the clove box. (rechecked a few times after to make sure it didn't blow again) According to my manual, The body control module is in The power distribution box and located in the engine compartment. It has high-current fuses. Anyways, I hear a relay clicking sound around where the fuse box under the clove department is. So I guess it could be the latch motor...problem is, how would I get it out if I can't even open the Liftgate? Do you think autozone can do a scan on my car to see if a code shows up? Thank you for your info.
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