Fuel odor fix (2) and rental info

I took my Trib in yesterday for a second attempt at fixing the fuel odor. This was scheduled before the famous Ford TSB being discussed was released and of course my service guy (Mazda) knows nothing of this TSB and won't check with Ford and says Ford and Mazda don't seem to share info or communicate, blah, blah, blah. At least they say they have some hotshot Mazda technician coming in to do the repair from somewhere. <br>Anyway, the vehicle Mazda has set me up with while the Trib is in the hospital is an Enterprise rental, a 2001 Jeep Cherokee with 900 miles on it (and no fuel smell 8^P ). I have driven it about 200 miles and can safely say I am glad I bought the Trib. The Trib handles MUCH better a every speed, tracks better, about the same noise level, looks better, seems to have more power, feels tighter at all speeds. The Jeep has a better quality interior and the shift lever where it is supposed to be, on the console although I have caught myself reaching for the column mounted shift lever a number of times. <br>Well, I'm supposed to get the Trib back by the end of the week so I will let everyone know what was done and the results.

Actually having a tech come IN is a good thing....the dealer "probably" doesn't have a Master Technician so they are sending one from the factory. This is very very good....but I'm not holding my breath...Let us know how it turns out....one bit of advice, can you find out the day and time he will be there? If so, go there and chew on his ear with the TSB on Ford, etc. Trust me, build some "shop talk" conversation...it helps soooo much. <br><br>bob