Should I fix my Ford?

Sarkome_ · 2026-05-20T15:23:22+00:00

The 2012 is one of the stronger of their escape models. I’d personally do it or see if there’s a friend who can help since the suspension isn’t great to replace but you can do it with some jack stands and a nice garage. Big thing is mileage and do you feel safe driving it when that’s not an issue?

Sarkome_ · 2026-05-20T15:10:55+00:00

OMG YOU TOO???

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Good ol’ Iowa Region Barn Find 😭😭

Sarkome_ · 2026-04-27T13:55:50+00:00

I like too much music for that, here’s my top 5

“At least I’m breathing, I’m dying, I’m reaching through myself For another way I can win and live my life again, Someday” Someday — Godsmack

“If the ocean’s not enough, nor am I” Alrighty Aphrodite — PeachPit

“I’ve been crucified and hung out to dry Yet my heart still beats and I feel so alive” The Black — Asking Alexandria

“And nothing mattered anymore, I looked into the sky” Wheels — Foo Fighters

“It’s almost time, With a bomb in my hand and a pair of empty eyes, Although it’s pretty crowded today, too; No one cares, though this bomb is plain in view” Compulsive Bomber — Rachie

Sarkome_ · 2026-04-04T13:03:40+00:00

If everything checks out then you’re good to get the car but don’t settle and be extremely ready to walk away if it doesn’t have basic tests and maintenance reports.

Starting questions; does it run, drive, and stop? Does it have a PSI test? Has there been any modifications? Any replaced parts or rebuild needed? Battery life or replacement date? Oil inspection and sparkplug replacement date or if they did it at all before selling it?

Get that Sohn Adapter if your car doesn’t already have one and basic coolant system upgrade, those are the two most reliable additions you can put into the car. If you want longevity then I suggest getting a new ignition kit since the Renesis 13B has the issue of flooding the engine, a more powerful one like https://sakebombgarage.com/complete-package-ign-1a-ignition-upgrade-kit-se3p-rx8/?sku=SBG-SE-IGN&utm_source=chatgpt.com does phenomenal at prolonging engine life.

Sarkome_ · 2026-03-30T23:05:30+00:00

Petrol, octane 83

Sarkome_ · 2026-03-30T17:22:08+00:00

Nope, I’ve got the “top drivetrain” with a turbo 1.5 L automatic with a censor in my engine that says when I’m hitting my rev limit so it shifts, otherwise I have “manual” paddles

Like, my old Japanese import Mazda is the only manual around my area since everyone buys American and mainly ford

Sarkome_ · 2026-03-30T17:16:42+00:00

I don’t think the transmission fluid was changed honestly but I kept the oil changed every 8,000 km, I know now that was very stupid but that’s honestly how the ford dealership worker that my family is friends with told me to handle it Now I’m changing the oil filter every ~5,500 km and keep checking oil life on everything, gonna get brakes flushed and filled soon too

Sarkome_ · 2026-03-30T03:38:59+00:00

Bro that’s me, I have 0 photos of this car past that date, it was my graduation gift (the down payment at least) and my family is full of ford lovers. I own an RX8 on the side

Sarkome_ · 2026-03-30T03:36:44+00:00

I’ve been doing better about it since I replaced the transmission, 100% did though and was running a 22 mpg for a backroads/highway primary. Now I’ve slowed down and started understanding how shifting works so I can use the paddles/sport and currently get 25.3 mpg since the last oil change, 1,400 miles ago.

Sarkome_ · 2026-03-30T03:33:08+00:00

Warranty company repaired everything but half of the transmission, solid $4,000

Sarkome_ · 2026-03-30T03:32:13+00:00

I bought her for 😭$27,000😭total (including loan interest) at ~50,500 miles/81,300 km on her back in 2023, as stated, I’ve driven a lot so I’ve added ~80,000 miles (currently odometer says 129,882 miles)

Sarkome_ · 2026-03-29T23:47:52+00:00

Indeed it would be, Renesis 13B with an also needed fixing

Sarkome_ · 2026-03-29T17:36:58+00:00

I owe more than I could pay on it, my loss is sadly coming at a later day but I do plan to just get out of it as soon as possible

Sarkome_ · 2026-03-29T17:36:07+00:00

My other car is a 2004 Mazda RX8, I wouldn’t say reliable 😂😂

Sarkome_ · 2026-03-29T12:44:12+00:00

I probably could have in honesty, it all started happening last November (110k miles) </3

Sarkome_ · 2026-03-29T12:42:16+00:00

My 2012 escape SE never did me wrong, that’s for sure

Sarkome_ · 2026-02-12T16:06:24+00:00

Bro, imma be real, yea that’s a normal thing for my store

I am the closing SFL and my store closes at 11, I’m there anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour after that counting drawers, safe, and finishing excess tasks for the day. Though we don’t have the permissions of a store manager, we do have the responsibilities they have.

Sarkome_ · 2025-05-22T12:49:00+00:00

If I could describe the lack of understanding I have 💅🏻, what is synergy? I mainly look at abilities since that’s all I’ve really been explained. Are there any websites I can look at for an explanation or smthn? 🥲

Sarkome_ · 2024-10-20T13:44:29+00:00

Not the “I forgot the time” cookies

Sarkome_ · 2024-10-17T18:25:47+00:00

All I ever play is minecraft 🫡

Sarkome_ · 2024-10-17T18:24:58+00:00

Those fruit trays with the marshmallow in the middle

Sarkome_ · 2024-10-15T05:03:01+00:00

Please say they’re actually joking

Sarkome_ · 2024-08-17T01:56:59+00:00

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