elle Report post Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) I've been out of commission here for a bit. Been busy, had some health problems, then my regular laptop bit the dust and I've just now gotten back over here. Hope I didn't miss anything exciting. I'm still waiting for my cracking noise parts to come in, still loving the Fusion! And how are YOU? Edited July 2, 2013 by elle 2 corncobs and hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrySql Report post Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) Glad you're feeling better and are back to the Forum.Exciting?• Hybridbear and acdii are now Moderators, so we all gotta watch our step. Check out the new RED titles under their names.• Coach came back to report he is still happy with his FFH and getting fantastic mpg's.• All the Job 1 cars that are averaging under 45mpg's are being recalled and replaced with Ginger Ale colored HyTi's. Oh, wait, that got delayed... In fact, maybe someone else may be better qualified to report on exciting news, my car is in the shop. :cry: Welcome back! :) Edited July 6, 2013 by GrySql 3 hybridbear, gkinla and acdii reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B25Nut Report post Posted July 2, 2013 Ten minutes before you posted, I asked myself "Where's Elle been"? I got a call yesterday from my dealer saying they got the spacers in but not the new bolts that are also needed to go with them to fix the cracking noise. The dealer may not do the changes when I tell them the noise stopped about 3 weeks ago. They will do the update for the Battery Saver message at the same time. My average MPG still bounces between 36 & 38. Every 42+ mpg trip is canceled out by a sub-34 trip. It would be hard to love my FFH more, however. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermans Report post Posted July 2, 2013 Glad your are feeling better and are back to the Forum.Exciting?• Hybridbear and acdii are now Moderators, so we all gotta watch our step. Check out the new RED titles under their names.• Coach came back to report he is still happy with his FFH and getting fantastic mpg's.• All the Job 1 cars that are averaging under 45mpg's are being recalled and replaced with Ginger Ale colored HyTi's. Oh, wait, that got delayed... In fact, maybe someone else may be better qualified to report on exciting news, my car is in the shop. :cry: Welcome back! :)You know, since acdii became a moderator I don't think he posts as much. Or is it just me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_h Report post Posted July 2, 2013 Hey stranger, yep we are still here -- my average continues to inch upward, just got gas a while ago on the other side of town ($3.18, betcha can't say that in CA) where the terrain is very favorable for the ride home. So for this tank thus far it's 6 miles and average of 83.4 MPG, but gotta back up the hill in the morning. :( I have the cracking noise on my left side wheel, but not in a big hurry to take it in, hoping those thrust washer kits will get stocked up along with the fuel delivery thing, and get it all knocked out at once. And the leather shift knob too. But otherwise things are good, now have about 17,400 miles. 1 hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terryb Report post Posted July 3, 2013 Hi Elle, Glad to see you back with us and hope that things are more easily dealt with going forward. We've not made much progress with the mileage issue. In fact, the triple digit heat has kept my short radius driving since retirement hovering nearer to 30 than 47. Hope you're able to keep up your usual thoughtful activity here. 1 hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corncobs Report post Posted July 3, 2013 I was also thinking where you have been because just the other day I was thinking that you started the "Happy MPG talk" after being fed up by some many negative comments about MPG result. This topic is the most replied to in the entire forum by a wide margin at least what I can see. Also on the page there are twice as many pages than the runner up which is also related to MPG result. Welcome back!!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridbear Report post Posted July 3, 2013 Glad to hear from you again. Hope you're all recovered from your health problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neod192 Report post Posted July 3, 2013 Welcome back! My mileage in improving - I'm getting about 43 on each tank now. My small window trip piece has stayed in place ever since the dealer re-seated it, so I'm happy :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrySql Report post Posted July 3, 2013 You know, since acdii became a moderator I don't think he posts as much. Or is it just me?He's one of the Team Coach's now, watch your step, you could get put on the Reserve Squad for --> :stirpot: ;) 1 acdii reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermans Report post Posted July 3, 2013 He's one of the Team Coach's now, watch your step, you could get put on the Reserve Squad for --> :stirpot: ;)I'm just the waterboy....and I like it that way. 1 GrySql reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elle Report post Posted July 3, 2013 LOL, glad to see everyone has kept up their sense of humor. I'm okay, did some testing and have a bunch of biopsies off at the lab so won't know if I"m really okay until next week, probably. It's routine screening but they did find some things that were a little off, so just making sure. Also got a new puppy, so that's been keeping me busy. He's adorable but he hates the new car, or any car. Gets carsick, so this should be interesting :) My mileage has slowly improved a bit. Just saw that I got the other recall now, so I guess I'll be talking to the dealer about that one, too. Happy Motoring!! (Who here is old enough to remember that?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermans Report post Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) Remember...."You can trust your car to the man with the star?" Boy, there were a bunch of law suits over that one. Edited July 3, 2013 by hermans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjent Report post Posted July 3, 2013 Hey Elle, I have been kinda busy myself. My car is getting great mileage and the comfort, well you know! Glad to see you back. Don't sweat the med stuff. They are always pessimistic, so counter that with optimism. Just remember, they don't have all the answers.... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted July 6, 2013 You know, since acdii became a moderator I don't think he posts as much. Or is it just me? :mademyday: I was told I :talkhand: yeah right, oh wait, yeah, maybe I do. Just been busy, thats all. We actually have a ton of work come in, so less time for me to peruse and punctuate! :hysterical: Welcome back Elle, hope it all goes well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites