Originally Posted by CwilliamC

I've got a 2018 F-150 XLT. I THOUGHT I was buying quality like my last 3 brand new F-150's. Instead I'm finding that Ford has CHEAPENED the vehicle. Examples:
1. The oil pump begins to whine at 53-57 mph. in the transmission - there is NO cure.
2. The transmission now CLUNCKS when I back up, and shift to Drive. It's getting worse. I had Coldwater Story Ford check the drive - no problems, the mechanic said - "its in the transmission" and there's NO fix....be sure you have the extended warranty, drive it HARD until it breaks and then Ford will 'fix' it
3. Oil change - Ford puts out a coupon for $59 for an oil change....LIE - I paid $68 for the oil change. Shop supplies $5 - for one rag...ya right...
4. When changing the oil, they told me the 'protector' under the front of the truck and under the transmission where falling down. WHY - because Ford CHEAPENED these protectors and changed them from hard plastic to FELT....can you believe this...what a JOKE!!! Mechanic said its common to many new Ford trucks....they've 'cheapened' them for profit - obviously
5. Exhaust - in the winter months I have a developing OIL-Exhaust dripping from the exhaust right behind the headers. WHY - bc Ford engineers aren't concerned with leaking exhaust fumes and oil on to your garage floor as they are about profit. I've had two Ford dealers look at it and they both told me there's a HOLE in the exhaust (purposefully put there) for the exhaust & water to flow out onto your garage floor to keep this highly toxic mix from ending up in the catalectic converter. NICE - not!!

Is it time for a Toyota???????

Originally Posted by CwilliamC

I've been a loyal fan of Ford for over 50 years, and these executives are screwing the dealers with cheapened trucks. This is the only issues with Ford as anyone who follows vehicles sees Ford cutting production and vehicles from its lineup. IF they made as good a vehicle as Toyota, Honda or Hyundai, they could recapture the markets. Look at their decisions with Lincoln. The smallest Lincoln - Corsair - has an excellent electronic dash, then the Nautilus - their dash is 5 years old!!! And then the big Navigator - the power steering and other Mexican parts goes out on many of their brand new cars - Like a Chevy - looks good on the outside, but the 'bones' of the cars are hollow, refried scrap.