TurbochargedBerserker Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Berserkerette... We found out this morning that her truck is one of those "special" Fords ( about 10 models for 91-2003 model years ) that has a history of spontaneous combustion, but that Ford thinks doesn't need a recall . It is because some brainiac decended that the brake related cruise kick off switch should have voltage at all times, regardless of whether the truck is on or not and that instead of putting a switch on the brake pedal, the best way to go is to tap into the brake fluid resevoir with this switch that has power all the time... There is a small "film" diaphragm that separates the voltage from the FLAMABLE brake fluid... While we ate breakfast, we watched a video of a similar truck ignite and burn to ground in Orlando... Needless to say that POS is GONE GONE GONE. So I'm in the market for an Avalanche (I vote for another SSS but Berserkerette doesn't like where the child seat goes and wants the AV bed covers, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megashifter Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Good call. Bad engineering... dumb idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgwatsonjg Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 I think that she'll be quite pleased with the AV. I'm on my second one and couldn't be happier. Its roomy, Rides like a cadillac and I Have no complaints. Make sure you get at least 3.73 gears though with 4.10s preferable. THe 3.42's I see alot of 05's coming with are sorely underpowered for the weight of the AV. So much so I just paid to get my 05 gears switched from the 3.42's to the 4.10's. Good luck and check out http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com Its like the SS board and they have TONS of info on the AV. JW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynss Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 i vote cayanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiel Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 8.1 ltr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurbochargedBerserker Posted June 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 i vote cayanne <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As long as you're paying I have to save all my money for going faster and looking cooler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynss Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 going to test drive the S today, hopefully the wife will buy in...muuuaahhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGMTech Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 I always loved Avs. I even wanted one, before I heard about the SS. Or, what about a Trailblazer SS? You'd have the coolest looking driveway in town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haul@ss Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 dang that sucks! so you get nothing out of this? totally your loss? this is why i dont drive fords... then again i dont even have my own car... haha.. yeah i say the tblazer ss!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drTahoe Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT - SS power with avalanche space GMC Denali - SS power in a crew cab Trailblazer SS is a good idea too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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