After almost a year of fighting with Ford over the various issues with my 07 XLT, the straw that broke the camel's back happened last Wednesday. After a flaming conversation with Ford, and the owner of the dealership (location now closed), the sales rep contacted me, and had me ride to the dealership he manages now. He got me into a 12 STX with a 5.0L. While it is a step down from the XLT, it seems to be twice the truck.

RIP Peg "f150" Bundy, August 2007 to August 17 2012
may you long be forgotten. You are survived by the original owner, and preceded his bank account in death. Rust in peace.