Warnings about '15s for a buyer?
10-02-2015, 11:06 PM
#21
Senior Member
Thanks for the replies everyone. I test drove one today and was thrilled with it. The only gripe I have is the fake V8 noise they pump into the cabin. It sounds cool, but pretty lame IMHO. Other than that, I loved it. As soon as I find a great deal on the magnetic metallic gray lariat 4x4 with the 502a group, I'm jumping. I asked the sales guy today if Ford was still building the 15s and he said they had just stopped recently. I guess I'd better act fast if this is true so I can still find a good deal.
You can also ask your dealer to turn it off in IDS.
10-03-2015, 12:42 AM
#23
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Agreed. I have the slight melt marks on the inside of my upper cargo light. Probably an easy fix. Build date 8/2015. Other that that, my 2.7 is the best vehicle ive ever owned. People are very OCD about there expensive new toys. I get that.
10-03-2015, 01:51 AM
#24
Senior Member
I love my truck just like my wife loves me. And like my truck I'm 99.9% perfect,, but she keeps trying to get me to 100% perfect by bitching about that .1%. And I do the same about my truck.
But she didn't pay $50,000.00 for me. And I didn't come with a warranty.
But she didn't pay $50,000.00 for me. And I didn't come with a warranty.
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10-14-2015, 10:36 AM
#26
Mine is a 8/2015 build date too and I have not experienced any issues that cause me to regret my purchase.
I do have only slight melt marks on the cargo lamp.
Also I did have a clear coat spotting problem on the hood the day I took delivery, but having worked on a Ford truck assembly line in the past, I know this type of thing just affects my truck, not all trucks.
The dealer corrected the issue the next day by swapping the hood with another bronze fire that came in the same day from the same plant (Dearborn).
I did have an overly aggressive driver's lumbar that DID make me regret the truck (it was killing my back), but I quickly found a DIY solution (which I posted online here with photos).
So overall, I don't regret the truck... I don't feel I have any issues with my 8/2015 build date on an XLT.
(note: I don't have leather seats, no adaptive cruise control).
Last edited by ChicagoJim; 10-14-2015 at 10:38 AM.
10-14-2015, 10:55 AM
#27
Saved by Grace
I own the same truck that you are buying. It was a very late May build and I've had the following issues:
1. seat blower motors - TSB 'fixed' this
2. 5-4 hard downshift - TSB definitely fixed this
3. broken rear door latch - after 3 visits to the dealership this was fixed
4. bad tire pressure sensor - after 3 visits to the dealership this was replaced
5. driver's seat leather is stretched (I'm 190lbs) - TSB is issued, need to get it fixed
6. glove box doesn't close flush on the right side - TSB is issued, need to get it fixed
1. seat blower motors - TSB 'fixed' this
2. 5-4 hard downshift - TSB definitely fixed this
3. broken rear door latch - after 3 visits to the dealership this was fixed
4. bad tire pressure sensor - after 3 visits to the dealership this was replaced
5. driver's seat leather is stretched (I'm 190lbs) - TSB is issued, need to get it fixed
6. glove box doesn't close flush on the right side - TSB is issued, need to get it fixed
10-14-2015, 11:43 AM
#28
Ford Customer Service
I own the same truck that you are buying. It was a very late May build and I've had the following issues:
1. seat blower motors - TSB 'fixed' this
2. 5-4 hard downshift - TSB definitely fixed this
3. broken rear door latch - after 3 visits to the dealership this was fixed
4. bad tire pressure sensor - after 3 visits to the dealership this was replaced
5. driver's seat leather is stretched (I'm 190lbs) - TSB is issued, need to get it fixed
6. glove box doesn't close flush on the right side - TSB is issued, need to get it fixed
1. seat blower motors - TSB 'fixed' this
2. 5-4 hard downshift - TSB definitely fixed this
3. broken rear door latch - after 3 visits to the dealership this was fixed
4. bad tire pressure sensor - after 3 visits to the dealership this was replaced
5. driver's seat leather is stretched (I'm 190lbs) - TSB is issued, need to get it fixed
6. glove box doesn't close flush on the right side - TSB is issued, need to get it fixed
Let us know when you're heading in to have those issues addressed. Include your VIN, mileage, phone number, and dealer info. We'll enlist any available assistance on our end.
Jeff
Ford Service
10-14-2015, 11:49 PM
#29
WARNING: You will love this truck. Please don't buy it. Listen to the folks on this forum - they really know what they're talking about. 70,000 people made a big mistake last month buying this truck. Don't believe everything you read - go check it out for yourself.