Problems problems everywhere?
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Hey Gang,
Been awhile since I've posted here. In trying to digest some of the more current threads, I have to say I'm taken back by what I'm reading. I'm kicking around ordering a new F150, but I'm reading more horror stories than I remember seeing.
Was considering the 5.0 for reliability - but I'm reading a lot about oil burning issues.
Ended up considering the 3.5EB (I had one years prior), but now there are water pump concerns?
Would order the Max Tow package, but it seems there is a lot of sheared bolts on the new axle.
Is buying a F150 a smart move nowadays? I've never considered a GM product, I've always bought Ford for trucks, but gosh .... seems like a big mess now.
Overblown? For what these things cost nowadays I'd be livid to have some of these problems.
Did Ford finally address the vaccum IWE grinding problems they had in years past? I had that one at 3k miles ....
Been awhile since I've posted here. In trying to digest some of the more current threads, I have to say I'm taken back by what I'm reading. I'm kicking around ordering a new F150, but I'm reading more horror stories than I remember seeing.
Was considering the 5.0 for reliability - but I'm reading a lot about oil burning issues.
Ended up considering the 3.5EB (I had one years prior), but now there are water pump concerns?
Would order the Max Tow package, but it seems there is a lot of sheared bolts on the new axle.
Is buying a F150 a smart move nowadays? I've never considered a GM product, I've always bought Ford for trucks, but gosh .... seems like a big mess now.
Overblown? For what these things cost nowadays I'd be livid to have some of these problems.
Did Ford finally address the vaccum IWE grinding problems they had in years past? I had that one at 3k miles ....
Last edited by Chitwoodfrms; Mar 15, 2023 at 06:39 AM.
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I'd be purchasing one to pull a travel trailer so cargo capacity is very important to me. So I'd be looking at a XLT SCAB 4x4 302a w/ the Max Tow and Sport packages. Try to keep the weight down as much as I can while still having some creature comforts. Maybe I'd get the B&O 8 speaker setup to treat myself. No auto 4x4 for my trim level, not sure if that makes a difference in the IWE issues of yore. I just read something on this forum that Ford went electromagnetic for the 4x4? No more vacuum?
Last edited by s1njin; Mar 15, 2023 at 08:52 AM.
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Hey Gang,
...Was considering the 5.0 for reliability - but I'm reading a lot about oil burning issues.
The oil burning issue was resolved about 5 years ago. My 2018 5.0 runs great!
"IF" I were to buy another F150, I would get the 5.0
I get almost as good mpg on highway as most powerboosts.
Is buying a F150 a smart move nowadays? I've never considered a GM product, I've always bought Ford for trucks, but gosh .... seems like a big mess now.
GM makes a pretty nice truck, so does Ram.
Overblown? For what these things cost nowadays I'd be livid to have some of these problems.
Ford trucks are priced way too high...and people are still buying them with missing options.
In comparison to competitors...Ford seems to come out the most expensive.
I can buy a new fully equipped Escalade with premium luxury package for cheaper than a new Lariat.
Ford is pretty slow at getting fixes done.
Did Ford finally address the vaccum IWE grinding problems they had in years past? I had that one at 3k miles ...
My 2018 Lariat with 4A hasn't had any issues to date..
...Was considering the 5.0 for reliability - but I'm reading a lot about oil burning issues.
The oil burning issue was resolved about 5 years ago. My 2018 5.0 runs great!
"IF" I were to buy another F150, I would get the 5.0
I get almost as good mpg on highway as most powerboosts.
Is buying a F150 a smart move nowadays? I've never considered a GM product, I've always bought Ford for trucks, but gosh .... seems like a big mess now.
GM makes a pretty nice truck, so does Ram.
Overblown? For what these things cost nowadays I'd be livid to have some of these problems.
Ford trucks are priced way too high...and people are still buying them with missing options.
In comparison to competitors...Ford seems to come out the most expensive.
I can buy a new fully equipped Escalade with premium luxury package for cheaper than a new Lariat.
Ford is pretty slow at getting fixes done.
Did Ford finally address the vaccum IWE grinding problems they had in years past? I had that one at 3k miles ...
My 2018 Lariat with 4A hasn't had any issues to date..
To be fair, F150 owners bitch about every darn.....even questionably unrealistic stuff. Considering how many F150s are out there (there are 5 on my street lol) it's not terrible.
People in general...not just those who own an F150 love to bitch about everything and anything!!!
People in general...not just those who own an F150 love to bitch about everything and anything!!!
Last edited by Stu Cazzo; Mar 15, 2023 at 09:01 AM.
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109,000km (67729 miles) on my early 21, no problems at all, all OTA updates come regularly and I drive this truck 120km daily. Like others have said, people come here to air problems looking for solutions and some of come here to read the problems and provide suggested solutions.
Good luck on whatever truck you choose.
Rick
Good luck on whatever truck you choose.
Rick
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I'd be purchasing one to pull a travel trailer so cargo capacity is very important to me. So I'd be looking at a XLT SCAB 4x4 302a w/ the Max Tow and Sport packages. Try to keep the weight down as much as I can while still having some creature comforts. Maybe I'd get the B&O 8 speaker setup to treat myself. No auto 4x4 for my trim level, not sure if that makes a difference in the IWE issues of yore. I just read something on this forum that Ford went electromagnetic for the 4x4? No more vacuum?
A buddy of mine has a 302A FX4 SCREW 3.5EB with the standard tow pkg with over 1800lbs of payload and tows a 33' travel trailer and he loves the setup.
Edit: I have 25k miles on my truck and zero issues.
Last edited by bpwj76; Mar 15, 2023 at 10:36 AM.
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I have a 2022 Platinum Power boost with ~7500 miles on it and love it. Is it perfect, no, but none are. It has a few bugs now and then, but they are minor. I just went on a trip from Dallas to Galveston and back and averaged ~23.5 mpg total and a lot of that was 80 mph driving.