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Old 10-03-2018, 05:40 PM
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Hey guys. So ford approved my buy back today for 2018 f150 xlt 5.0

The tranny was replaced at 400 miles. I complained enough due to the super loud wine/grinding noises and they actually replaced it. about a month later on cruise control ~80mph my tranny downshifted randomly. thought it was weird stepped on the gas and it downshiffted to 8th and started bucking. Looked in the rear view and all i saw was smoke. The thing was overheating which caused the bad shifts. so long story short they had it for a month couldnt root caused and today they called me to approve the buy back.

Now what do i buy?

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The Rams look good but I swore to my self to never buy another Dodge again so I would not buy one.
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Do i buy a 3.5 lol

the 3..5 i have for a rental seems to run better like they had more R&D. and it doesnt have the god awful wine/whistle.
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I love my 2018 3.5 EB.
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You got a bad truck/10 speed trans. and ford is making it right. If you want a 5.0L then get another one. I would test drive it for a while to make sure you like it. I love mine and it's smooth as butter.
Good luck with your choice.
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I'd look hard at a hemi ram. The interiors are super nice, the Hemi is a runner and I really like the 4 corner air suspension. Not to mention you can probably get one cheaper.

Not saying Id for sure buy one if in your position, but Id at least go for a test drive.
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Originally Posted by Aj06bolt12r
I'd look hard at a hemi ram. The interiors are super nice, the Hemi is a runner and I really like the 4 corner air suspension. Not to mention you can probably get one cheaper.

Not saying Id for sure buy one if in your position, but Id at least go for a test drive.
Honestly i probably would if i didnt get such a great deal with ford due to the X plan.

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Often you can do better negotiating than X plan, if you care to haggle some.


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