@fordbossme Just want to say thankyou again! That wire connector on thr top of the exhaust heat exchanger solved my exhaust noise I would hear in the cab. It was driving me nuts and I had no idea untill this video. Again thankyou
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
YVW
@p71fan7 Жыл бұрын
Ford Boss you deserve a HUGE raise and recognition from Ford for improving the vehicles. Not many techs think outside the box like you and I hope they appreciate you ! Thank you for great videos and taking the time to teach us.
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
Yvw
@sydecarnutz972 Жыл бұрын
Man. You are an engineering tech after my own heart! Well done young man! It'll be interesting to see the failures these have next year after road salt gets to a bunch of them. I would trust your repair there better than the factory harness.
@Bmr4life Жыл бұрын
Not with a copper lug on aluminum wire.
@bisenbart Жыл бұрын
I feel like the electrical repair is a rock solid repair! Nothing wrong with what you did!
@danielteixeira6807 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, I'd be surprised if the customer decided to complete the part replacement. Very good repair.
@Bmr4life Жыл бұрын
@@danielteixeira6807 Lug can't be copper on an aluminum wire so eventually they'll be forced to do it again anyway.
@yoyomin Жыл бұрын
This fix is 100% better than the crappy factory aluminum soldering. Good job!
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@billbraun6846 Жыл бұрын
Good job Rich. You got the customer back on the road with a far better cable connection.
@garyslentzii2796 Жыл бұрын
That was a very engaging repair. So glad I spotted it cause this video didn't pop up in my notifications for some odd reason. You can bet that this guy will never go anywhere else to get his truck fixed. Awesome Job!
@dadmezz4024 Жыл бұрын
Nice job getting the fix, reporting your findings and corrective action steps to Ford for engineers to review for further followup if needed while you got the anxious customer on his way. Thank you for your transparency.
@johnmeola1189 Жыл бұрын
Big Shout Out THANK YOU - the tutorial saved my sorry fanny last night. This problem happened in the middle of the night while I was stuck in a parking lot. Your direction was perfect. I jiggled the connection with the wooden handle of a rubber mallet, and the thing came on. Incredible. When I tried it in the morning I took the battery out of my Ranger and stuck it in the bed with a set of cables, jic. I had to use the wood twice all day. The dealer said they will try to order the cable replacement but no clue on the time to receive the part. I told them to watch your video. It's not an authorized repair but he said I should try doing what you did. He cut me some slack on the warranty. You're the BEST!
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
There was just a new technical service bulletin and that actually came out about it yesterday and it is an authorized repair if the dealer wants to go that route
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
My repair was approved through Ford
@GaryParks Жыл бұрын
Good job on the fix. Great that you got the customer back on the road without the truck being beached for weeks. Was really interested in a Maverick Hybrid but decided to wait to see what issues pop up and give time for Ford to fix them. In seeing this and some technical reviews of it, kind of glad I didn't try to jump on one. Ford seems to have skimped a little too much to meet the price point. Maybe I'll wait till next gen. With current supply chain issues, it'll be a while till I opt for new vehicle anyway.
@jonkeau5155 Жыл бұрын
Usually most issues get sorted by year 3 of a new model, or make themselves very evident
@HypocriticYT Жыл бұрын
It is a superior permanent repair! For quickie fixes on old cars where wiring insulation is cracked and missing near a connector I use blue or other rtv and cover them with it ensuring that the wires are separated
@stevenbrown4315 Жыл бұрын
Rich you are a asset to the dealership ,I can’t imagine any customer would be happy with a vehicle stuck at a dealership for months waiting for parts to fix a design flaw.👍👍👍👍👍
@hoosierdaddy8002 Жыл бұрын
Good job getting that fixed and back together. Ford may decide this is the fix that may be required with Eaton parts.
@timdco Жыл бұрын
Awesome job! Looked better than factory when you were finished!
@vitopannucci2001 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for selflessly educating. I've been to the parts desk more than a few times (older F150) this year and every time I've been there since March theres been a Maverick or 2 in the shop. They even use your trick
@johnmarks7243 Жыл бұрын
Better then factory fix!! I bet that fuse was blown from the body shop trying to jump with the negative cable connected under the black cap that had a symbol that said DONT jump instead of the body negative post. Probably was the power steering main power cable. Probably will see a lot more of those blown fuses from wrong jumping. Love seeing the stuff you run into. I was a go to mechanic over 15 years then changed profession when I saw where vehicles were going👍🏻👊🏻
@rh1860 Жыл бұрын
I agree with your coworker - if it was my truck I’d keep that as the permanent repair and not bother with the replacement harness! Nice work!
@johnnysechrist6313 Жыл бұрын
Brass or copper should be tinned before soldering with map gas. I rodded/repaired/recored radiators in my shop. Retired now at 70 due to health concerns.
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
Well I've been doing it this way for years and I've never had a single problem and I'll continue to do so Do what you want but I'm going to keep doing what I know
@negan454ss Жыл бұрын
Good find Rich , i have similar hydraulic crimper , makes solid connection . Good job getting it on road again nice fix for the box fuse. Wished you live in Arizona
@blackenigma10549 ай бұрын
Really good tutorial, man the way they making some of this stuff is amazing it’s still on the road
@u.p.tinkering Жыл бұрын
If I was the customer I would rather have your repaired harness than another new one, unless it's updated. Great job on that repair!
@ironmike742 Жыл бұрын
Same exact way I repaired the cable. Good job Rich
@2491kridge Жыл бұрын
Will be interesting to see if this becomes a common failure point. I think what you did is a perfectly acceptable repair, good as new really
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
They already have it as a failure point, they switched harness manufacturing places because of this
@weshawkins7165 Жыл бұрын
Nice repair. I agree with your co-worker. I think if I was the customer I’d leave it with your fix and not go with a new harness.
@Itsa_Mea Жыл бұрын
I agree with your co-worker. You repaired it for life.
@ericjohnson7718 Жыл бұрын
The thing I like about you is you don't give up like I don't give up you figure a way around the problem you fix it you take care of the customer that's a rarity anymore
@jim-cu9yp Жыл бұрын
Now that's rock solid ,good job man, Cheers
@shook0002 Жыл бұрын
Great work. I would trust your repair way more than replacing the harness with new Ford!
@johnmoore8599 Жыл бұрын
I hope it wasn't a bad batch of components, but it certainly looks like it. I hope you don't get many of those back, but at least you have a way to fix it now. Good job!
@Crunchifyable2 Жыл бұрын
I don't blame you for wanting to drive the Maverick twice. Every time I drive mine it's really fun.
@dwightducker9891 Жыл бұрын
Great job. Please make Ford aware of this so people won't get stranded out of town or any time. Thanks
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
They are aware they already have technical service bulletins on it
@dwightducker9891 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ford Boss as I have ordered a 23 Maverick Hybrid.
@RJJ6129 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your diag and repair!
@TheyreStillOutThere Жыл бұрын
If there’s one positive from all of this, it’s that Ford designed this part of the system to be really modular and easy to remove. Everything either clips in or is held on with a fastener and is easily accessible. But it looks like they used garbage pot metal for those fuse connections and the harness connection. Had it been something like copper plated with a stainless steel or chrome, it would take to solder really well. Similar to guitar cable connectors, which are very cheap and easy to manufacture. But Ford cut corners to keep the truck under 20k, and this is a prime example of where that occurred. Excellent troubleshooting dude.
@Rsandman41 Жыл бұрын
Wonder if it was silver plated copper. Be careful because the next guy who works on it will want to kiss ya. LOL Looks like a solid repair good job.
@danh4351 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the very informative video. We need to figure out how to get this issue recalled. On MTC there are dozens of reports of this failure.
@99bristol4 ай бұрын
Dude has mad skills
@guezwho67 Жыл бұрын
Excellent work Ford Boss Me! Your method seems to be better and more cost effective than what the engineers can come up with.
@Mavis308 Жыл бұрын
Great Fix, Rich. I could never think on the fly like that. That’s why your the best at what you do. Again, good job, looks solid.
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
Tyvm brother
@jamram9924 Жыл бұрын
Those electro/hydraulic wire crimpers are great for tight spaces where heat can’t be used. Excellent work…..
@farmerthatflies Жыл бұрын
I have the EB model and it seems like (after 11 months) that it has been built with a lot of cheaper flimsier materials. No problems yet, just an observation about some interior plastics and whatnot. I hope I’m wrong and it’s all better than it looks. Mechanically it’s been awesome so far
@kitwalker520 Жыл бұрын
Fomoco should learn from you - excellent work
@Sembazuru Жыл бұрын
Honestly, IMHO that replacement 80A fuse is how it should have been designed in the first place. As an electronics tech I've always been contemptuous of non-replaceable fuses (for example fuses soldered to PCBs) in devices. I would have been tempted to also replace that 125A fuse with the same Bussman form factor just so the power distribution box wouldn't need to be disassembled a second time if that one blew. Like you, returning the vehicle to the customer in a better condition than you received it. If I lived close to your shop, based on your videos, I would attempt to get you to be my primary Ford mechanic.
@Sembazuru Жыл бұрын
Oops... My mistake. I thought that replacement Bussman you used was a housing with a replaceable internal element. I found after researching the series number that it isn't. Never mind about also replacing the 125A. But my comments on your work ethic still stand.
@weedeater62 Жыл бұрын
Ive seen the RV guys use that kind of crimper when doing upgrades to a charging system where those larger cables are used. Excellent choice here. That metal plate looks like an aluminum alloy. Probably a bad choice for under the fuses without some kind of coating. For that to stay there, I think I might have used more Deoxit and liquid tape. I'm paranoid about such things. Great recording, excellent info, always giving us more knowledge and experience!
@TheBandit7613 Жыл бұрын
Nice work. Better than factory.
@billhennie Жыл бұрын
Great job in repairing the factory screwup. But a comment about your test @19:00 on that piece; you had that piece clamped in a vise that could act as a great heat sink. And that piece dissipated heat very quickly into the vise. Great detective work, bro!
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
I'll retest and show you again to prove it
@artemis9789 Жыл бұрын
This is why I'm avoiding a new car purchase. Everything is built so cheap these days. No manufacturer builds with the quality that they had 10, 15 years ago. Sad really. Your repair is top-notch and I would send it all day long.
@sergiodjf Жыл бұрын
Very ingenious repair! Better than factory! Keeping customers happy👍
@peiguy1982 Жыл бұрын
Well I'd talk crap about that factory wiring, but I drive a Dodge. Saying goes "if you live in a glass house, don't throw stone". Nice service here Rich.
@carlflowers1693 Жыл бұрын
thx for the time to show us how to fix my mav
@josephkober3324 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos. You see and solve lots of problems that should have been discovered and fixed during testing before they release these new vehicles
@alanchan1772 Жыл бұрын
Master tech.great repair thinging outside the box.👏👍🧠
@landonthompson5604 Жыл бұрын
Was the fuse box on back order? I really appreciate the detailed fix you posted here on video, your dealership should feel lucky to have a technician that is this determined and dedicated to their craft.
@landonthompson5604 Жыл бұрын
Nevermind, I finally watched the entire video and my question was asked. Good job again, Ford needs you to be the commonsense engineer.
@Oh_that_guy Жыл бұрын
Hi @fordbossme. That looks like a very substantial repair. I would say better than factory. If I was the owner I would like to keep that repair. I like how you treat your customers vehicles like they are practically your own. Watching from Nova Scotia. Quite a few of these on the roads here interesting to see what our winters will do to the hybrid models. Province uses vast amounts of rock salt and salt brine not to mention the ocean salt air.
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
Tyvm brother
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
Same here on the roads
@soccerman1717 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered a 2023 Lariat and I hope some of the problem areas are dealt with before production begins. If not, I know where to come to on KZfaq for direction. Thank you!
@applesauce1680 Жыл бұрын
Good job. I was at my brother's last Thanksgiving and he was going to order one. Not sure if he got it yet but I'd wait another generation or two for them to fix this and the other two dozen glitches not discovered yet as on all new products. We'll probably both be in a home before long before EV becomes the norm though.
@kathygallagher7378 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job Rich! Thanks for taking us along.
@jth1987leb Жыл бұрын
Great repair. Your fix would have been what I have done. It was also better than OEM. You know there will be a TSB or recall for this.
@Danzilly Жыл бұрын
Hope ford engineers are watching this there needs to be recall on these connections.
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
They are
@tankass12345678 Жыл бұрын
Good fix to keep the customer on the road till parts come in
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
I chose to leave this as a permanent fix and I was very clear about that there's going to be no further parts that are put on this vehicle we've decided that this is going to be the permanent fix
@larrycrain9876 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes it is necessary to make repairs instead of replacing parts. What dealers need is more engineering technicians like yourself instead of parts replacers.
@timjohnson1199 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. The "Mysterious failing harness" was a big negative. Now that I know it's a doable repair I feel a lot better. What caused that 40 amp fuse to blow? I would have liked to see Ford make a longer cable to that connection for some stress relief so movement and vibration doesn't work the end of the connection. Your mechanical joint is probably less susceptible. Ford really needs to make s service bulletin on this.
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
80 Amp was my fault
@TIREDOFEVIL Жыл бұрын
So, when is Ford going to pay you the R&D that you performed? Great job Rich.
@johnrafferty5266 Жыл бұрын
Cold solder joint on that power cable from the factory, good fix Ford boss Me. That crimp is a better solution with heat shrink👍
@bricegraham8256 Жыл бұрын
So badass. Seemed like a semi simple fix. These Mavericks are kinda cool.
@james3429 Жыл бұрын
I've had this same failure come through, and we are waiting on a harness. It wasn't back ordered at the time, so maybe they're working on it right now
@mlieser1230 Жыл бұрын
Great repair. You took the initiative and got the customer back on the road. I wonder if that coating is applied to resist heat so that the plastic housing doesn't melt.
@jasonstoutamire1778 ай бұрын
Mine just did this, no dash lights, nothing. I was able to jump it and it hasn’t happened since but I know it’s just a matter of time before it happens again. I will be sure the service guys see this video, thanks.
@360fanboy360 Жыл бұрын
nice repair bro went out of your way to do it right
@danielteixeira6807 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, this should be documented as a recommended repair by Ford as a TSB for this issue.
@pheelix- Жыл бұрын
I know you are already past this but still going to give my 2 cents. The issue wasn't the heat or the solder. The problem was the lack of flux and type of flux. If that connector has a stainless steel coating, it requires a special type of flux made to get solder to stick to it. The wire probably had some sort of coating on it as well and would also need some flux. The flux is called Stanless steel soldering flux No 71. Ford should of done what you did to fix it and just crimped a connector to the end of the wire, then added solder to it for some overkill. Lets hope Ford doesn't try to push this issue under the rug and not send out a recall. Keep up the good work. And you should do more live streams, they are always fun. :P
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
Solder is not always needed in not eyelid and whenever I have the type of solder that I have and it doesn't adhere to what's on the cable you start to think what is the type of solder that's actually on there
@pheelix- Жыл бұрын
@@FordBossMe I did a little more looking into that. I am pretty sure they are using a Stainless steel solder. And without the stainless steel liquid flux or solder, normal solder will not stick to it. It makes sense to use that type of solder to prevent corrosion. Ford still should of done what you did and crimped it first out of the factory, then hit it with the stainless steel solder to prevent the corrosion. Also for future smaller wire work when soldering. I still recommend using a little Rosin flux even if the solder you are using has some in it. It will help the solder flow and also clean the wire. With the direction Ford is headed from what I have heard, Hybrid/EV will be pretty common to work on in the future. I'm sure you know to be careful around those orange cables too, lithium batteries are no joke when it comes to current and shorting. Stay safe man, keep at it.
@waynep343 Жыл бұрын
I keep copper tubing in several sizes in both water type and refrigeration copper tubing to make up custom cable lugs .
@dennislyon5412 Жыл бұрын
A nice repair, Rich. Thanks for sharing this, since there could be a bunch out in the real world. Did you find out what popped that fuse?
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
The connection I would assume at the main cable jarring around
@Bmr4life Жыл бұрын
@@FordBossMe Makes sense.
@JF-jm3nb Жыл бұрын
Imagine all those Mavericks with that wire and probably all hybrids.... You'll have a lot of jobs ahead my friend
@2023TMc Жыл бұрын
Good job that is going to be way better than the factory stuff. It’s a shame you have to do that on a brand new vehicle. So much for quality control 🤷♂️
@sodbuster1677 Жыл бұрын
My 2022 Hybrid Maverick died yesterday at 18,000 miles. Parked for 5 minutes and came back. Everything was dead, AAA jumped it and it’s back.
@robertpirisky8678 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job Rich, dam fine repair
@stevenbrown4315 Жыл бұрын
Good repair with the copper crimp lug using a hydraulic crimper with the correct die delivers a homogeneous connection that solder can’t flow into , the original connection looks like a fusible link with that soldered overlap joint with limited mechanical and electrical strength the anti corrosion plating must be some form of chrome if it won’t take tin or solder. Whatever Ford were thinking designing it like like that obviously wasn’t to sell replacement parts and build brand loyalty.👍
@4wdiesels Жыл бұрын
Bravo Rich! 👏
@Cheepchipsable Жыл бұрын
ChrisFix did a good video on crimping. Compared the different types of crimpers and cut open the crimps to see the internal results.
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
He's OK but ehhhhh I have a hard time following someone who doesn't do this daily
@dirkriley3004 Жыл бұрын
Wow ! Great video . Just found you. I had a dead mav and just left at dealership today. Sure hope they fix it semi right ? Wish you were near me in Illinois 👍 Great repair and video ! Thanks
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm up by Chicago Illinois
@dirkriley3004 Жыл бұрын
@FordBossMe Cool . Where you guys at ? And what shop ?
@themagnaangemon75648 ай бұрын
Brought my 23 in for that issue too Hopkins in Elgin. Gentlemen working on my vehicle says he use to work with you.
@MruGotP3NED1 Жыл бұрын
I got lucky, I ordered the harness for the one I looked at last week and it arrived today. They've been using the crimp style connectors for so long I don't understand using a solder joint. I'm waiting for them to start failing on the escape and corsair next.
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
Let me know how the install goes
@MruGotP3NED1 Жыл бұрын
@@FordBossMe Installed the harness so the cluster comes on now but the vehicle had a no com with the abs module. Tech line had us replace the harness and recheck. Got power and ground at the module but it's not functioning. Probably going to order the abs module assembly tomorrow and see how that goes.
@ericjohnson7718 Жыл бұрын
From what I see it was going to work well it's going to work better than the Ford design
@ericjohnson7718 Жыл бұрын
Supply shortages right now you can't get nothing you have to you have to make it up as you go along I've seen people buying brand new cars and recommend they can't get them fixed for 19 months that's ridiculous and they're making car payments I commend you on the repair you did that was above and beyond call of duty and I've seen you do that many times you're one of the few to take care of the customer quality is job one with you
@paidems Жыл бұрын
Great solution. I just hope I get lucky with the no power. At least I know where to jiggle the cable to get it started and drive to the dealership. I can also offer them a solution so I can get my Maverick sooner rather than way later. Have you thought about Amazon affiliate program? I don't know how it works, but if you can point people to the tools you use and we can help you get some cash.
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
I do have an Amazon affiliate account I just don't know how to finish setting it up but they say I have something like $700 sitting in it waiting to get paid to me I just don't know what to do to finish setting up the account but it is working and people have been purchasing from my account
@stvkomer Жыл бұрын
Good work man the maverick is a cool little machine I hope Ford makes it right. Those connectors won't last one winter in Ohio
@servicioelectromecanicocue7025 Жыл бұрын
Great work. Make the things stronger and better that original it's a permanet fix
@aravel13 Жыл бұрын
omg you really said hello to the dash? lmao thats legit
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
I did lol
@i.r.wayright1457 Жыл бұрын
Good job. How much did Ford save by soldering the tab on the cable instead of crimping a lug like you did? Maybe the reason the tab wouldn't take the solder was the fact that the jaws of the vise were conducting the heat away. Try it again with the lug held by the other end in vise grips. Can you tell us why the 80 amp fuse blew and what precautions you took around the 450 volt orange wiring? Thanks for the great YT channel. And no, my Maverick Hybrid has not been scheduled yet after 11 months and one week from ordering it.
@joshcraven9781 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job man!!
@TommyG11814 Жыл бұрын
Great Diagnostic Rich
@Tech-Dave Жыл бұрын
The connector in the large vice... the Vise in a giant heatsink ... that is why you could solder at one end and not the other
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
Wrong that is not the reason why I tried it more than one way
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
Tried it flipped multiple ways Even though ideally you'd be right I tried on the vehicle in the last video with nothing touching and no luck
@garybrugone433 Жыл бұрын
What an electrical nightmare POS. Great job brother.
@spanishdeath16 Жыл бұрын
For someone not familiar on what triggers recalls; if and when they do recall the vehicle for this issue, can you briefly go through what "Ford's" permanent fix will look like?
@FordBossMe Жыл бұрын
Of course
@skigdividerx4991 Жыл бұрын
Sad that Fords quality has went to hell. Great fix!
@larry648 Жыл бұрын
Yea, I’m not impressed with that tin plate the fuses are on. That needs to be a post connection on both end of those fuses so you can change them. Cheep.
@skigdividerx4991 Жыл бұрын
@@larry648 Agree, The good techs like fordboss will fix them right like he did this one.
@robertgregilovich2229 Жыл бұрын
Recall in the making.
@chuckgorski7845 Жыл бұрын
My wifes 2022 explorer had a similar terminal failure at the starter! 507 miles.
@josephkober3324 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if Ford is using aluminum wire as I have read Sumitoma Electric Industries Ltd has made a wiring harness used by Toyota Ractis that has terminals that look exactly like what you are showing and they are welded instead of soldered to the lug end ? If thats the case good luck with that on the salt belt.
@peterlukasch8579 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video as to fixing this problem, and I think you're right, the repairs you did are very likely better than the recall repair. The reason you couldn't get the solder to take on the old lug clamped in the vice is because the the vice acted like a heat sink and transferred all the heat into the vice, instead of the lug. the other end of the lug was away from the vice and could be soldered.
@fredrickjames4340 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE you work!!
@larry34768 ай бұрын
Thanks,good job !
@cybolynx Жыл бұрын
the coating on the copper plates are more than likely nickel plating maybe even a silver plating ...