I think the wasting gas comment was more for petroleum use versus halogen.
Canada has had DRL's since 1990. Overall, I haven't found them annoying. The only time is when people forget that not all DRL systems operate their lighting system at full output, so they drive around at dusk or night with them on. Overall, their pros outweighs the cons.
Since the SES has the LEDs, I'm wondering then how the S and SE are wired. Chances are, one of the headlight beams are at 80 or 90% intensity, and operate that way. The Canadian brochure only lists the LED as parking lights. I'm a bit hesitant to think Ford wired the DRLs differently just for one model. Most Ford vehicles here have the DRL's as their headlights. I haven't had the chance to take one out.
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