2018 Owners Only--Any Issues So Far???
12-19-2018, 12:01 AM
#1161
just some guy
Is anyone else still unable to register on ford.owner.com ?
For months now, it's always bombed out at the end for me. Ford's online support tells me they are aware of the issue, and to try again in 48 hours. They've been saying that since I bought it in September.
For months now, it's always bombed out at the end for me. Ford's online support tells me they are aware of the issue, and to try again in 48 hours. They've been saying that since I bought it in September.
12-19-2018, 09:05 AM
#1163
12-20-2018, 03:42 AM
#1164
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Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: SanDimas CA
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terrible m.p.g
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he truck is exactly as i drove it off the lot i havent changed a thing, its a supercab ,3.3 , 6 speed stock to the bone, only 2300 miles and never better than 12 M.P.G
he truck is exactly as i drove it off the lot i havent changed a thing, its a supercab ,3.3 , 6 speed stock to the bone, only 2300 miles and never better than 12 M.P.G
12-20-2018, 04:20 AM
#1166
Senior Member
I bought my truck on Nov. 30 and only have 500 miles on it. At 10-15 mph I hear a sort of scrubbing noise, like maybe it’s wheel related and coming from the rear of the truck. It’s not very loud, but I have a good ear for noises in any vehicle, especially a new one. Dealer’s service advisor rode with me yesterday. He could barely hear it. I decided to drive it awhile, assuming It’ll either get louder or quit altogether. My wild guess is that it is brake related. Do Ford brakes ever need to ‘set in’ when new? I tried a few panic stops, but that didn’t make any difference.
12-20-2018, 11:16 AM
#1167
Senior Member
I'm at 7500 mi on my 5.0 SCAB. After months of, funky shifting, 2 TSB resets, fuel system cleaning, new spark plugs, new EVAP purge valve to correct MIL, the truck is finally beginning to run well. I've never had any noises from the trans other than the startup clunk which seemed to go away after the shifter cable recall repair. The trans almost always shifts 1-3 skipping 2nd, and 3-4 or 3-5 depending on throttle input. Most shifts especially in upper ranges I don't even feel. Occasionally when cold with low throttle , I'll get a somewhat rough shift into 4th. Once warmed up its fine. It uses maybe a quart of oil in 2500 mi so far.
I changed oil at 6300 mi with 39% oil life left. Used 5w20 Penzoil full synthetic. Occasionally at hot idle I will hear what sounds like some noise from the front end timing set location. Planning to run Mobil 1 in it at next change to see if there's any difference. Have the Ronin drain plug ordered to replace the yellow plug.
Body hardware, seals, fit and finish, paint etc has been flawless on this truck so far. Brakes are a big improvement over my '05 SCAB. Had the Sirrius antenna replaced due to poor reception and it works much better. The FM reception with the Sync3 system does not seem to be quite as good as the Kenwood in my old '05 truck. Need to get the hood latch adjusted a little. One of the tag lights was bad when first put in service. Had the driver seat back cover replaced under warranty due to excessive wear on the lower door side bolster(sport cloth).
I'm getting 16 mpg average in mostly rural driving, non interstate. Using 93 octane fuel. I keep trans in normal mode except when towing my landscape trailer.
Comments?
I changed oil at 6300 mi with 39% oil life left. Used 5w20 Penzoil full synthetic. Occasionally at hot idle I will hear what sounds like some noise from the front end timing set location. Planning to run Mobil 1 in it at next change to see if there's any difference. Have the Ronin drain plug ordered to replace the yellow plug.
Body hardware, seals, fit and finish, paint etc has been flawless on this truck so far. Brakes are a big improvement over my '05 SCAB. Had the Sirrius antenna replaced due to poor reception and it works much better. The FM reception with the Sync3 system does not seem to be quite as good as the Kenwood in my old '05 truck. Need to get the hood latch adjusted a little. One of the tag lights was bad when first put in service. Had the driver seat back cover replaced under warranty due to excessive wear on the lower door side bolster(sport cloth).
I'm getting 16 mpg average in mostly rural driving, non interstate. Using 93 octane fuel. I keep trans in normal mode except when towing my landscape trailer.
Comments?
Last edited by MotoMike; 12-20-2018 at 11:50 AM.
12-20-2018, 12:03 PM
#1169
Senior Member
12-20-2018, 12:16 PM
#1170
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I'm at 7500 mi on my 5.0 SCAB. After months of, funky shifting, 2 TSB resets, fuel system cleaning, new spark plugs, new EVAP purge valve to correct MIL, the truck is finally beginning to run well. I've never had any noises from the trans other than the startup clunk which seemed to go away after the shifter cable recall repair. The trans almost always shifts 1-3 skipping 2nd, and 3-4 or 3-5 depending on throttle input. Most shifts especially in upper ranges I don't even feel. Occasionally when cold with low throttle , I'll get a somewhat rough shift into 4th. Once warmed up its fine. It uses maybe a quart of oil in 2500 mi so far.
I changed oil at 6300 mi with 39% oil life left. Used 5w20 Penzoil full synthetic. Occasionally at hot idle I will hear what sounds like some noise from the front end timing set location. Planning to run Mobil 1 in it at next change to see if there's any difference. Have the Ronin drain plug ordered to replace the yellow plug.
Body hardware, seals, fit and finish, paint etc has been flawless on this truck so far. Brakes are a big improvement over my '05 SCAB. Had the Sirrius antenna replaced due to poor reception and it works much better. The FM reception with the Sync3 system does not seem to be quite as good as the Kenwood in my old '05 truck. Need to get the hood latch adjusted a little. One of the tag lights was bad when first put in service. Had the driver seat back cover replaced under warranty due to excessive wear on the lower door side bolster(sport cloth).
I'm getting 16 mpg average in mostly rural driving, non interstate. Using 93 octane fuel. I keep trans in normal mode except when towing my landscape trailer.
Comments?
I changed oil at 6300 mi with 39% oil life left. Used 5w20 Penzoil full synthetic. Occasionally at hot idle I will hear what sounds like some noise from the front end timing set location. Planning to run Mobil 1 in it at next change to see if there's any difference. Have the Ronin drain plug ordered to replace the yellow plug.
Body hardware, seals, fit and finish, paint etc has been flawless on this truck so far. Brakes are a big improvement over my '05 SCAB. Had the Sirrius antenna replaced due to poor reception and it works much better. The FM reception with the Sync3 system does not seem to be quite as good as the Kenwood in my old '05 truck. Need to get the hood latch adjusted a little. One of the tag lights was bad when first put in service. Had the driver seat back cover replaced under warranty due to excessive wear on the lower door side bolster(sport cloth).
I'm getting 16 mpg average in mostly rural driving, non interstate. Using 93 octane fuel. I keep trans in normal mode except when towing my landscape trailer.
Comments?
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Last edited by CurryBob; 12-20-2018 at 12:19 PM.