Ok, now- what do you LEAST like about the new truck?
07-08-2015, 10:28 AM
#21
Senior Member
My only real gripes are the cooled seats not working as advertised, and the doors moving in the wind, causing a rubbing/creaking sound against the weatherstrip. I think the door thing is an unintended consequence of the aluminum, which flexes a lot more than steel. Ford just missed that when they were testing the truck.
07-08-2015, 10:34 AM
#22
Senior Member
My only real gripes are the cooled seats not working as advertised, and the doors moving in the wind, causing a rubbing/creaking sound against the weatherstrip. I think the door thing is an unintended consequence of the aluminum, which flexes a lot more than steel. Ford just missed that when they were testing the truck.
I don't have the doors moving in the wind, when I first bought the truck I put some rubber conditioner (usually used on the pickup rollers of a printer) on all the rubber. This stuff works like a grip between the seal and the paint. Not so strong that it infers with the door function but enough so the rubber sticks and is conditioned.
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07-08-2015, 10:45 AM
#23
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My truck hasn't arrived yet, but I drive them all the time at work. My biggest gripes are:
1) The two horn honk when I jump out with the keys on me
2) Not having the remote windows down feature like other Ford cars
3) Too fast and powerful - Can't keep my foot out of it
4) The ability to see over 20mpg on a truck that's as powerful as it is when you do manage to keep your foot out of it
5) Old people coming up and ranting about how the aluminum body is a farce; "Back in my day"
6) HEMI Rams constantly wanting to see what you're made of
7) Dealing with the awkwardness when said HEMI Ram loses
.....That's about it!
1) The two horn honk when I jump out with the keys on me
2) Not having the remote windows down feature like other Ford cars
3) Too fast and powerful - Can't keep my foot out of it
4) The ability to see over 20mpg on a truck that's as powerful as it is when you do manage to keep your foot out of it
5) Old people coming up and ranting about how the aluminum body is a farce; "Back in my day"
6) HEMI Rams constantly wanting to see what you're made of
7) Dealing with the awkwardness when said HEMI Ram loses
.....That's about it!
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07-08-2015, 01:07 PM
#25
I have a loaded lariat including Tech, power boards, twin moon roof, etc. My only complaints are two qualities that I really liked about my 2010 Platinum which are missing in my 2015:
(1) road/wind noise. 2010 was quieter
(2) comfy seat....new one is too firm for my liking. I have a sciatic issue that never bothered me on previous truck. Can't drive 30 min in new one without it acting up. Still looking at options.
Other than that, love the new truck. But those two things really drive me crazy lol.
(1) road/wind noise. 2010 was quieter
(2) comfy seat....new one is too firm for my liking. I have a sciatic issue that never bothered me on previous truck. Can't drive 30 min in new one without it acting up. Still looking at options.
Other than that, love the new truck. But those two things really drive me crazy lol.
07-08-2015, 01:12 PM
#26
Senior Member
several ways, actually. Leave the keys in the truck. Don't close the door all the way. Shut the truck off when you get out (?).
My gripe, if you can call it one, is the stupid panic button on the keyfob is too easy to push by mistake, usually while the keys are in my pocket.
Auto-start? Two button pushes. Tailgate release? Two button pushes. Panic button? Just one gentle push. WTF! I'm fixing to put a dab of superglue on it to prevent it from working, EVER. If I'm ever in a panic situation, the 'button' I push will be the trigger of an M&P9c.
My gripe, if you can call it one, is the stupid panic button on the keyfob is too easy to push by mistake, usually while the keys are in my pocket.
Auto-start? Two button pushes. Tailgate release? Two button pushes. Panic button? Just one gentle push. WTF! I'm fixing to put a dab of superglue on it to prevent it from working, EVER. If I'm ever in a panic situation, the 'button' I push will be the trigger of an M&P9c.
07-08-2015, 02:47 PM
#27
Senior Member
Thread Starter
My truck hasn't arrived yet, but I drive them all the time at work. My biggest gripes are:
1) The two horn honk when I jump out with the keys on me
2) Not having the remote windows down feature like other Ford cars
3) Too fast and powerful - Can't keep my foot out of it
4) The ability to see over 20mpg on a truck that's as powerful as it is when you do manage to keep your foot out of it
5) Old people coming up and ranting about how the aluminum body is a farce; "Back in my day"
6) HEMI Rams constantly wanting to see what you're made of
7) Dealing with the awkwardness when said HEMI Ram loses
.....That's about it!
1) The two horn honk when I jump out with the keys on me
2) Not having the remote windows down feature like other Ford cars
3) Too fast and powerful - Can't keep my foot out of it
4) The ability to see over 20mpg on a truck that's as powerful as it is when you do manage to keep your foot out of it
5) Old people coming up and ranting about how the aluminum body is a farce; "Back in my day"
6) HEMI Rams constantly wanting to see what you're made of
7) Dealing with the awkwardness when said HEMI Ram loses
.....That's about it!
07-08-2015, 03:09 PM
#28
I wish the upper trim levels with BLIS had the extra mirror cutout like the models without blis ( the concave part in the corner). Both my Mustang and wife's Focus have them and they are wonderful.
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07-08-2015, 03:55 PM
#29
- Clock/GPS sync -- have to sync then manually adjust
- No truly premium audio offering. All other auto brands have high-end audio partnerships. How did Ford miss this?
- No "delete tailgate chrome " option on the Platinum
- Ride is a little jittery, but I'm also coming from a performance sedan, so maybe that's just normal truck stuff
Overall, very happy so far. If the ACC ever acts up like it has for others, that will probably go on the list. We'll see!
07-08-2015, 04:10 PM
#30
Senior Member
Thread Starter
If they kept the concave (blindspot) mirror on the mirror....then there would be no need for the BLIS