cowzrul

I have been reading all over this forum for the past week. I have owned several new cars and knew going in there could have been issues and sure enough I got a few of them (my 370z would run high temps and both Tundras I owned had bad bed bounce). Now I am looking at a buying a 2012 Super Crew EcoBoost but before I drive away I want to do everything in my power to not buy a problem (shuddering, limp mode, poor mpg and wheel popping).

I understand that some of you, as do thousands of other F150 owners, don't have any of these issues. I would like to be one of those owners as well. Any advice?

surfcitydude

Stay in your room with the covers pulled tight over you head and no harm will come to you. First and foremost, NEVER take chances.

Wanted33

Welcome to the forum. There's no way to know that any given problem will happen to the new truck you pick. I would say there are more with no problems than there are with. Pick the truck you like, and drive her home. The warranty will fix the problems if they occur. If you worry about things happening you won't be able to enjoy that new truck.

cowzrul

Sure, I threw that out the window after 21 years in the Marine Corps. All joking aside, somebody would be an idiot to spend $40k without a little due diligence. Chances are for the Casino and Lottery Tickets.

cowzrul

Thank you. I guess that is the question I should have asked. Do some of these symptoms manifest themselves immediately or does it occur later down the road?

Some on the forum would debate this with you based on the experiences they are having with Ford.

Woolaroc

Most do manifest themselves later in life. The only one you can really look for is the 55 MPH up hill issues, maybe. Don't worry what the MPG is telling you, I used to be in the camp of OMG I'm getting HORRIBLE MPG until I realized the only way to get close to sticker is to drive the truck like a 90 year old blue hair on a Sunday after Church driving to a brunch with Edna. If you do drive like this then you will be happy with the MPG, but void the reason (at least my reason) to have and enjoy an Ecoboost.

2011LIMITED#288

As far as the body goes.Wash the truck. Best way to spot stuff.

cowzrul

Thats what I was looking for. I appreciate it.

Your killing me. I had a 2008 Tundra SR5 and then went to a 2011 Tundra Platinum for the back-up camera and leather. I loved my Tundras but I drive either all the way in the pedal or on the brakes (I currently drive a 2012 WRX). Realized I need a truck more then I thought so looking at getting an F150 or another Tundra. I was hoping the gas mileage would be better in the F150. I got 12 mpg in my Tundras. Right now I am getting 20 in my WRX but I spool the turbo constantly.

jbhill

Drive it. Test every option and switch. Look the body up and down for bad flaws or damage.