dave91gt

Possibly buying a 2014 EB fx4 with app package. Have dealer appt at 1 tomorrow. It's loaded and a demo.

dopewaffle

iTrader: (-1)

Get a new one man, that or get to know the mechanic and tell him to rebuild it IF YOU HAVE THE WARRANTY. Some mechanics there will rebuild the whole engine because they get paid for it, but you dont pay for it, ya know? Win win!!!

chef-j

Warranty is for only replace. Ford wont pay for any rebuild by any mechanic.

dave91gt

It's official. I'm an ecobooster. Got a loaded app package fx4. Dealer gave $31k trade even using x plan. This one even has the stripper pole. Traded with dealer that diagnosed the knock. I kept my wheels and trail grapplers. Truck looked funny with the stock goodyears and level/ block.
I hate to say this but the 5.0 and 3.73's felt a touch faster wide open than this new one. But the midrange of the Eco feels nice. May leave this one stock for awhile but those trail grapplers would look sweet on this one.

funford

Sharp truck!

I love the Race Red with black accents.

Threads like this make me worry every time I start my 5.0 lol

dave91gt

Thanks for the compliments. It is going to definitely be easier to take care of than the tuxedo black. My kids picked out this color. I have absolutely zero bad to say about the 5.0. That motor did everything I asked of it. I normally want more power but with that motor I was satisfied even when I ran the larger tires. It towed well and delivered good fuel mileage unloaded with the stock tires. I will reserve judgement until this Eco breaks in but driving them back to back the 5.0 felt quicker than this new one. Well, not just this one but the 2 others I test drove. The black truck had 3.73 gears and Im telling you I think it was somewhat of a freak. It thought it was a Mustang. Hated to see it go but I was also jonesing for the upgraded stereo with NAV and a moonroof. Had great equity and the dealer worked a good deal that I am happy with.
I could be easily upset that I had a knocking motor with 29K. Especially knowing the maintenance I kept on it to prevent things like this. But, for some reason, I wasnt angry. Never considered shopping other brands. They have their share of problems and I like the F150 features, looks, and performance. Plus, I have a great dealer. That is probably the real reason I am not soured.

Wannafbody

Looks really sharp.

Koolponycar

Same here!

Knielsen

Not trying to bash you but man, have you ever seen what the oil looks and feels like after 6k, i know what ford says but ill never go more than 3k on an oil change, i might contemplate 5k but wouldnt do it, we dont even give more than a 5 k service interval for diesels. Everyone has a different opinion on oil though im just throwing that out there

This part isnt true either, we have to rebuild plenty of motors

natural gasser

"I hate to say this but the 5.0 and 3.73's felt a touch faster wide open than this new one"

IME it's because the power is more linear in EB. Enjoy the new truck.