175,000 Trouble Free Miles

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02-04-2019, 12:58 PM

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Rusty Tinsnips

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How much does that skidsteer weigh? Mine comes in at just over 10,000 lbs plus 3500 lbs for the trailer. I pull it with the F350. Haven't tried it with the F150, it doesn't have a brake controller yet.

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02-04-2019, 02:08 PM

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thanks for the positive thread. Forums are a great way to get discouraged with a purchase. Hope it stays great for you!

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02-04-2019, 02:40 PM

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The 5.0 is a great engine, hoping to get at least 200K from my 3.6 EB. I'm a stickler for maintenance so fingers crossed.

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02-04-2019, 03:41 PM

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The fact you made it 145k on stock brake pads while towing and using it as a work truck is highly impressive. My 2015 made it 70k before the rotors were warped and pads were at 20%.

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02-04-2019, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottGreer

The fact you made it 145k on stock brake pads while towing and using it as a work truck is highly impressive. My 2015 made it 70k before the rotors were warped and pads were at 20%.

i didn't even make it 50k and it hasn't towed a thing.

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02-04-2019, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty Tinsnips

I'm sure I will get scolded, but that setup in the picture is in excess of 13,000 lbs. The truck handled it incredibly well. The 5.0 with the 3.73 has plenty of grunt. I know it is not the best idea, but as you can tell the trailer is properly loaded and I have a class A cdl. I also dont drive recklessly and allow a lot of stopping room.

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02-04-2019, 05:46 PM

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Damn, I am jealous. My 2014 Eco only has 38,000 miles but has been a nightmare compared to yours. I guess it is a combo of getting an unreliable Eco and my bad luck. I have almost swore off Ford trucks which sucks because I really like them but your story helps restore my faith, thank you.

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02-04-2019, 05:51 PM

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I have almost swore off Ford trucks which sucks because I really like them but your story helps restore my faith, thank you.

they all make good and bad. It sucks when you get stuck with one of the bad ones, but hey, it happens.

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02-05-2019, 06:27 PM

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How in the world did I end up with a 2015 that has seen so many warranty repairs and yours has been nearly perfect. Basically every other month I've been in the shop since new, for 3.5 years. Wish I would of had your truck! Good to hear your success but leaves me feeling real bad about my truck and money I wish I could have back to have bought a good one like you did. Depreciation sucks!