scottw82 fx4

Hey guys, new to f-150s, bought this 1 a couple of months ago,

joe mcmillan

Lookin good.
Already has some goodies on it.
Get a tuner if it does not have. Not to make it a race truck - just to give it some more power, better shifts and numerous other advantages such as code reader, numerous temperature and pressure indicators, etc.
Tint those front side windows for more comfort when driving in the sun.

scottw82 fx4

What kind of tuner would you suggest? I think it's a lot harder on gas then it should be, like 8-10 mpg's about town. Also it has a slight rattle or vibration between 2-3,000 revs in drive. It drives me nuts. I put a 2" level kit on it, it came with an after market exhaust, running boards and raptor style lights on grill,

joe mcmillan

I have an Edge Evo and happy with it. There are SCT and other brands available also.
The vibration you have - need to describe it better. Is it a rolling vibration? An engine or trans vibration? These trucks are sensitive to misfires that cause a studder. Normal cause is spark plugs and or COPS. There is also the FPDM mounted above the spare tire on the frame. These are subject to corrosion. Yo need to inspect the FPDM to make sure it is intact.
Make the truck run properly before you go on to other mods. A tuner will be helpful to find the CEL's and also clear them.

scottw82 fx4

The vibration or rattle sounds like it comes from somewhere between the engine and center console,I suppose it rolls. At the beginning I thought it was something minor, something to do with the muffler but now I realize it just kicks in between 2/2500 revs and goes away again, it's under warranty and I have free maintainace fir a year so it shoul go back to dealer for its first service next month. I would like to have an idea of what it is so he doesn't try and bull**** me and say it's a common issue and not to worry about it!