GMandJM wrote:
Any thoughts on the C-Max tire mobility kit instead of having a spare tire? We had a flat on our Honda a couple weeks ago, so that's kind of a concern.
Our Fusion has the same thing.
Not sure of the Cmax, but on the Fusion hybrid, there is enough room for a 'donut' spare tire to go in place of the tire mobility kit. I think Ford mostly went with the mobility kit as a way to save weight, not necessarily space. You can order a 'donut' wheel/tire from Ford and put that in place of the tire mobility kit if you want to. I know, 'cause I looked into it when we first bought the Fusion, and seriously considered doing it.
In the end, we haven't worried about it, as thats what we have Good Sam ERS for. Have called on them before when we've had a flat, and they've taken care of us.
If not having the spare tire bothers you, I'd make it a condition of the sale, that they get you a donut wheel/tire and put it in there in place of the mobility kit.
And have you (and other Ford owners who might be reading this thread) had any issues with the "quick fuel" feature for the gas? Not having a cap makes me wonder about dust getting in - not to mention vandals pouring who knows what into the tank since the fuel door doesn't lock.
Our Fusion has that. Dust or debris getting in really isn't a concern, due to the way the fuel cap/filler is designed. It closes up pretty good and tight when you aren't filling, I wouldn't worry about that.
As to vandalism concern: Yes, that could be a concern, but they'd have to be pretty smart vandals, as there's no way to tell when looking at outside of vehicle, that the gas cap has the 'quick fuel' feature. When lid is closed, it looks just like any other car. I haven't really worried about that.
Now, where it has occasionally been a little bit of an annoyance, is that at some gas stations, you have to really push the fuel nozzle in deep and hold it there, or it will keep cutting out when pumping. I've only experienced this at a very few places with older pumps, though.
