pylda1

Last week I picked up a 2018 XLT (Magnetic) with the 2.7 ECO. One of the things mentioned to me in my delivery before I left the dealer was that Ford recommends that you wait 3k miles before using cruise control. This is the 4th F150 that I have driven off a lot and not once can I remember the dealer advising me not to use the cruise right away. I figured it had something to do with the new technology, I traded in a 2008. After doing some searching both here and via Google, I cannot find anything giving these directions to new drivers.

Some guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks.

todd92

More misinformed dealer nonsense.

Eduskator

Hi and welcome to the forum,

I just went through the Owners Manual - to make sure this wasn't a new thing as compared to our 2017s - and there is no such thing as a 3000 miles period. Misinformed dealer. The only precaution you need to follow is not to tow anything before 1000 miles (see page 303). This said, and this is just my opinion, I would not use cruise control for the first 1000 miles as well.

Ride it like you would ride it normally (well, unless you're a heavy footer and ride your trucks like you stole 'em...lol) and make sure speed, rpm and gears aren't constant for long periods.

chefdementia

I went about three miles before using it.

Ricklee4570

I went about 3 blocks before using mine. And the company I work for has a fleet of Ford F-150's and they were all towing trailers right away.....to no negative effect.

Ricktwuhk

From the manual:


You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 mi (480 km). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics.

Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 mi (1,600 km). Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine.

Do not tow during the first 1000 mi (1,600 km).

pylda1

Thanks guys. It sounded ridiculous when he said it and I couldn't find anything about it. I knew you guys would know.

PS - I love this new truck.

Ricklee4570

I know it says in the owners manual about not towing for the first 1,000 miles, but you wont find a construction company, or groundskeeper company etc. that will wait a 1,000 miles. Just the way it is.

grayflare

Maybe not such bad information, it may not be required by Ford but when I was a technician we wanted a new engine broken in by varying the rpms during the first xxxx miles. We would advise not to set at a certain rpm continually for a long period during the first xxxx miles to allow the engine proper break-in. May not be required, but not necessarily bad info.

Ricklee4570

Where I live, even with the Cruise Control on the engine speed constantly varies as it is downshifting a lot (mountains)