Break In Period
10-06-2017, 09:30 AM
#1
Break In Period
I know the owners manual states not to do any heavy towing or hauling the first 1,000 miles. I am starting to wonder how important this really is?
Where I work we have a fleet of 2016 and 2017 Ford F-150's and every single one of them was put to work towing and hauling on day one.
When the truck is new on the lot and people test drive, they are putting their foot into it on a constant basis.
My truck only had a couple hundred miles on it when a friend needed a safe hauled home, I loaded it up (900 pounds) and pulled a small trailer.
How many really wait to put their trucks to work and what detrimental effect can it have?
Where I work we have a fleet of 2016 and 2017 Ford F-150's and every single one of them was put to work towing and hauling on day one.
When the truck is new on the lot and people test drive, they are putting their foot into it on a constant basis.
My truck only had a couple hundred miles on it when a friend needed a safe hauled home, I loaded it up (900 pounds) and pulled a small trailer.
How many really wait to put their trucks to work and what detrimental effect can it have?
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Tyler L (10-06-2017)
10-06-2017, 09:37 AM
#3
I understand waiting. It just seems that I know so many who do not and they have not suffered any detrimental effects with their vehicles. On our fleet cars, we have one guy who is on the road a lot. He gets a new car and runs it hard. We document every maintenance cost for the life of the vehicle and 100,000 miles later they all seem to be running great.
10-06-2017, 09:43 AM
#4
Mark
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a 900lb load in a small trailer aint gonna hurt anything...
10-06-2017, 09:58 AM
#5
Senior Member
The 1000miles break-in is just for letting the engine settle-in and prevent dumb people from towing extreme loads on their brand new engines...
IMO, there will be no impacts if you tow 1000lbs, I wouldn't worry.
IMO, there will be no impacts if you tow 1000lbs, I wouldn't worry.
Last edited by Eduskator; 10-06-2017 at 10:01 AM.
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Ricktwuhk (10-06-2017)
10-06-2017, 10:11 AM
#6
Senior Member
I don't think Ford needs to use an improper, if provable, break in period to deny warranty issues. They are very good at denial already. But If they can prove it, I am sure they would.
10-06-2017, 10:37 AM
#7
Senior Member
Many folks relate break-in only to the engine. They need to be reminded that all components of the power train including transmission, brakes, 4-wheel drive, rear end, tires, etc. will all benefit from some up-front TLC.
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10-06-2017, 10:41 AM
#8
It makes sense to me being careful the first 1,000 miles, but the construction road crews and other fleet lines that I know of put them to work on day one, with heavy loads, trailers, and some lead footed workers. I am amazed that we just don't see any long term problems.
10-06-2017, 10:56 AM
#9
It makes sense to me being careful the first 1,000 miles, but the construction road crews and other fleet lines that I know of put them to work on day one, with heavy loads, trailers, and some lead footed workers. I am amazed that we just don't see any long term problems.
10-06-2017, 11:10 AM
#10
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