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Senior Master Technician at Gordie Boucher Ford Lincoln in Janesville, WI

Rockford, IL
Joined August 2012
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Hello @DHLUS, might I suggest that you inform your drivers that the left lane is for passing? I43 btwn Darien and Clinton, WI, one of your drivers never left the left lane, even as traffic built up behind him. Stayed beside another vehicle for miles. Blocking traffic is illegal.
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Replying to @slaterradio
@slaterradio Mike, we live in the 17th district Gerrymandered out of 16th) of IL. I live in a subdivision. The people who live across the street from us live in a different district. In a subdivision. In Illinois' fifth largest city.
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The black line is the district border.
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Replying to @davidwebbshow
@davidwebbshow David, Sean is incorrect. The "Adaptive Cruise Control" is an option on most cars, and if equipped, it can be turned on or off by the operator. Same with "Lane Keeping." None of these are mandatory for new vehicles; yet...
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Also, this will add to the cost of a new vehicle; technology isn't free. One reason cars are so expensive is the cost of mandatory systems; TPMS, Air Bags, ABS, backup cameras, etc...
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EXCLUSIVE: UW Health employee sent this from their mandatory DEI training: White employees are required to check off examples of their white privilege & white fragility. Whites are also instructed to take steps like yielding positions of power to non-whites in order to atone for their natural racism. They are also directed to take courses to unlearn the systemic racism they were inherently born with.
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Know the difference between a Democracy and a Republic. This is a great video that explains it.
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Replying to @slaterradio
@slaterradio Mike, there is a lot of propaganda in this article. I've worked at Ford Dealerships for 40 years. A dealer in Canada lost it's franchise because they refused electrification; middle of nowhere, wouldn't be able to sell EVs. motorbiscuit.com/400-ford-de…
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I'm sure there are others that lost their franchise for the same reason, but I personally know of one; a FB acquaintance worked there.
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Replying to @davidwebbshow
@davidwebbshow David, I am a Ford Motor Company Auto Technician (of 40 years). We were told that the strike will affect our ability to get parts, as the depots are union. This is in addition to the backorders due to supply constraints; necessary modules on B/O for months.
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If I can't get parts to repair a car, I do not get paid; 100% commission on work performed.
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As a dealership technician, let me tell you how many screw-ups that we get to fix from the assembly line (hoses not clamped, wiring incorrectly run, etc). Now they want to work less, paid 36% more? Please.
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Today's Bing wallpaper. Enough.
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Replying to @WilkowMajority
@WilkowMajority Andrew, it looks like the Ranger Raptor is going to be a thing: ford.com/trucks/ranger/2024/ The 2024 Ranger is not showing up in our online Workshop Manuals, yet, tho.
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However, since you are used to a full-sized F150, drive a Ranger before you put the cash down; I am disappointed in how the current generation Ranger rides.
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Why does every "hot rod" Subaru sound like the beater you used to drive in high school with a burned exhaust valve?
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Republicans living in blue states or cities need to make a plan to get out when things go fully upside down. Look no further than the so called "Safe-T" act that’ll release violent criminals all over Illinois in 2023. Listen to this local Mayor explaining the law. Start planning.
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Replying to @WilkowMajority
@WilkowMajority Illinois charges +$100 to register an EV than a gasoline-powered car ($152 vs $252). Allegedly (according to salesmen here at my place of work), Ford charges the dealer the same as MSRP on a Mach E; we make nothing; no room for negotiation.
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Also, according to reports, the F150 Lightning has a total range of about 80 miles when towing at capacity.
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Aren't press conferences at 4:20?
Replying to @WilkowMajority
We need a pothead press secretary called “baked potato”.
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